CuisineWine Bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodNorth Rochester
HoursMon 12:00-23:00, Tue 17:00-23:00, Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
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Tip: The Finger Lakes wine selection rotates frequently. Food-friendly pours from small Upstate producers. Check their social media for the current bottle list.

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Location

Address: 4768 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

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Good Luck ★ 4.6

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The Revelry ★ 4.1

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The Revelry on University Ave in Rochester runs a cocktail and wine program alongside its seasonal kitchen, open until 02:00 on weekends in the arts district.

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Branca Midtown ★ 4.2

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Living Roots Wine and Co on University Ave is Rochester's only urban winery and won Best Wine Bar in Best of Rochester 2025, making Finger Lakes wines.

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