“Party” listings
-
Taylor’s Disco Niteclub
Go retro and get your groove on at this weekends-only dance club, where boogie kings and queens relive the disco era. Don’t get discouraged by the suburban plaza façade: The club entrance is tucked along the side. (09/2011)
3300 Monroe Ave
585-381-3000
taylorsdisco.com -
Tap & Mallet
Cocktail lovers, go elsewhere. Hops and malts preside over this polished pub and its pleasant patio—though wine is tolerated. A constantly changing beer menu includes at least one cask beer, the stuff aficionados revere as “real ale.” (08/2011)
381 Gregory St
585-473-0503
tapandmallet.com -
Flat Iron Cafe
Folks come here to dance more than drink, often to Latin music. Every night features something different, including swing lessons and jazz on Mondays and salsa lessons on Thursdays. (04/2011)
561 State St
585-454-4830
flatironcafe.net -
FLIGHT WINE BAR
For a grown-up evening out, sample fl ights of three wines in an ambience that’s part tasting room, part snug rathskeller (yes, beers are available). Compare South American reds, say, or eco-friendly whites, or perhaps a batch of bubbly. Pair with cheeses, chocolates and charcuterie, and settle in for a good time. (01/2011)
At Corn Hill Landing 262 Exchange Blvd
585-360-4180
winebarflight.com -
LOVIN’ CUP BISTRO & BREWS
Lovin’ Cup sits next to the Rochester Institute of Technology, but it’s no college bar. All kinds of folks settle in at the café-height tables (crafted by a local metal sculptor), drinking microbrews or sipping wine to the beat of the night’s rockabilly, soul or jazz band. (11/2010)
300 Park Point Dr, Henrietta
585-292-9940
lovincup.com -
DUB LAND UNDERGROUND
Don’t show up before 10pm—this basement club (and its pleasant street-level bar) typically doesn’t open ’til the clock hits double digits. Hip-hop anchors an eclectic calendar of live music, but Sunday is reserved for karaoke. (09/2010)
315 Alexander St
585-232-7550
dubland.info -
TRIBECA
Visit the Emerald Lounge for cocktails on a VIP terrace overlooking the large dance floor in the main room. The separate, red-lit Cherry Lounge has its own bar and dance floor. (05/2010)
233 Mill St
585-232-1090
tribecavip.com -
MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB
This pub is handy on St. Patrick’s Day (when the city’s parade passes right by), but it’s also a good option anytime for beer drinkers who like a long list of selections, quick service and delicious pub grub. (03/2010)
370 East Ave
585-232-7115
murphyslawrochester.com -
ABILENE BAR & LOUNGE
A honky tonk in spirit (though less gritty in atmosphere), Abilene offers great live music— mostly blues, roots rock and country—and some 60 varieties of bottled beer. There’s usually no cover charge. (01/2010)
153 Liberty Pole Way
585-232-3230
abilenebarandlounge.com -
LIQUID
With pulsating lights, thumping urban beats, drink specials, two busy dance floors and large screens streaming live footage of club patrons, we're not sure what more this nightclub could possibly offer. (12/2009)
169 St Paul St
585-325-5710
www.liquidnightspot.com -
BEALE STREET CAFÉ
It's all about the blues at this joint, which strives for a Southern roadhouse vibe. The dining room serves Texas-style barbecue, and the narrow barroom hosts live bands Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (03/2009)
689 South Ave
585-271-4650
www.bealestreetcafe.com -
LUX LOUNGE
This bar doubles as an informal art gallery. With indie spirit, drink specials selected via roulette wheel, board games and an outdoor fireplace, it's worth a visit. (02/2009)
666 South Ave
585-232-9030
www.lux666.com
