The Genesee Brew House
Pub$$$$
Upper Falls, Rochester
"Actually, almost one of the best views or Rochester."(15 Tips)
"Beautiful view, and the pretzels are amazing."(8 Tips)
"$2 flights of delicious beer."(2 Tips)
"Excellent craft beers and lots of Genesee Brewery merchandise!"(4 Tips)
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A great museum for Rochester but also a fabulous place to meet a group. Great food and awesome views of rochester. Great for all age groups.
The bacon. Everyone talks about the pretzels (which are amazing), but the BLT and the Brew House Burger have amazing thick cuts of bacon on them. You won't be disappointed.
Paul LeoneSeptember 6, 2015What a great place to grab a beer and enjoy excellent beer from all of their legacy brands to their new Brewhouse craft brands. The bacon is ridiculous, the BLT is the best ever!!
Marc MayerAugust 9, 2015It's not just Genny light and cream ale. Expect to see some smaller batch specials on tap. too. Great place for a quick bite before or after exploring High Falls.
Love this location and the mini museum on the ground floor. The menu could use some revisions. It is a great place to show off to visitors.
Monica CullenMarch 30, 2017Flights are now 3$! Still great! Come here to try some of the specialty beers--they can only be had here or at Wegman's
Amazing selecting if beer. Great food and great prices. beer tastings and tours. Awesome view of High Falls.
Holly AcitoMay 15, 2013Definitely get a flight and try them all! Delish! Flights in the tasting/tour area only 2 bucks. Full flights upstairs are only 7!
Amit RayDecember 22, 2015Loved the location and the rooftop beer garden. But the food is disappointing across the board. Something of a tourist trap, I think. Skip the food and try one of the rotating taps.
AlyssaJanuary 27, 2013Beautiful restoration and history in the tasting area, but HORRIBLE service, and the food is sub-par. Oh, and the staff are ill-informed and website is wrong. No tours on Saturday evening.
Rachel NolanNovember 19, 2013Ask to be served by Larry Flint - he's the best server here!!! And like everyone else has said, the pretzels are truly delicious so it's really a must have :)
Christopher WalshMay 31, 2016Fun place to visit and have some good fresh brewed beers. One of the originals rebooted. You won't be disappointed.
Tamara RoseOctober 3, 2015Grab a beer in a plastic cup and head the roof for the perfect view of High Falls! Always recommend this place!
Don't listen to Alyssa! Great staff and they're making constant improvements to the menu, website, staff and events. Rochester is Genesee & Genesee is Rochester!!- Stephen YoggyJune 3, 2016Food is not too bad - Beer is great. The atmosphere is fun. Great view of the falls from the roof.
Christopher CarlssonSeptember 1, 2012Lots of brewing history, a 20 barrel microbrewery, and a restaurant - all with a great view of the Genesee Falls!- Great view of downtown Rochester. Okay. Actually, almost one of the best views or Rochester.
Staff is great and the service is top notch! Atmosphere is excellent and the food is ohh so tasty.
Lorraine DionJune 28, 2013This is a great place - brew house, brewery tour, museum, gift shop, great view & tons of fun!
Decent beer and nice view of the city. Get the BLT... the bacon is almost as thick as the bread
Roberta CapponMarch 1, 2013Bavarian pretzels are a must have. Worth a trip thru the museum for any Rochester native.
Do the flight - $2 for 4 healthy beer pours. And the pretzels are a must!
Get the pretzels. Seriously. Get them every time. You won't regret it.- If you're from Rochester or a beer lover, or both, and you haven't been here... shame!
No bike racks here, can lock up on the blue railings near the Platt st bridge and old railroad trestle
Howard CottonMarch 9, 2014The sausage platter was disappointing but the mashed potatoes were very good.
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Located in the High Falls district of Rochester, this historic building offers a restaurant, museum, gift shop, tasting bar, and its own 20-barrel microbrewery.
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–8:00 PM
(585) 263-9200
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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- 7.8
"The barbarian pretzel is huge and delicious, served with cheese sauce and mustard. The beer selection is astounding, and the wait staff has made great recommendations when I needed a recommendation."
Elizabeth Gigliotti - 8.5
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- 6.2
"Nice little local pub. Staff is friendly. Smoking area."
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"Just as beautiful in winter as in summer"
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