Maybe it's because I'm a city guy, but I prefer the Neighborhood of Play over Cannery. Crawl from Strangebird to Marshall Street to Nine Spot to Fattey. And probably end up back at Marshall Street. Throw in Nerdvana too if you want. Not all in the same parking lot like the cannery, but all very close. And sometimes a little break between drinks keeps the night going longer.
The University/Sager area is pretty phenomenal too, especially if you want to expand beer options. Start at Sager (if they aren't closed for a private party like they always seem to be for me) then swing by Living Roots then some combination of Nine Maidens, Muellers, Moo'd Burger (good beer options and boozy shakes, same owner as Muellers), and Black Button.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Cannery too, and usually lump in Aurora Brewing with that area. I just prefer those options for a crawl night.
If you’re talking about that University/Culver area, it’s worth highlighting that Heroes and 3HB are both within walking distance. It just showcases how many cool areas we have and how spoiled we are. There’s no wrong answer! As for Sager, I love visiting on Monday nights when Oz is working. We also enjoy going there on quiet weekend afternoons. It’s such a quality place to hang.
Yeah for sure. Did an even longer crawl a couple years ago that went Iron Tug > Three Heads > Sager (closed for private party) > Nine Maidens > Heroes > and then finished at Tryon City Tavern. That's probably more walking than a lot of people are interested in, and certainly more than the Cannery requires, but it's worth mentioning the extended area.
Sager/Stoneyard being closed is something of a running joke with me and my friends. Of the half dozen times we've attempted to go in the past few years it has been closed for a private party 3 times. 50/50 they'll be open to the public, in my experience. And now that you mention of it, two of the three times they were open were weekdays, can't remember the context on the third. I don't know if they just frequently host parties on Friday/Saturday nights or it's just a run of bad luck, but it's pretty ridiculous and kind of funny either way.
But in the end, the fact that we have three nice clusters of brewries is awesome, regardless of which is your favorite. I'm someone who has for years lamented the lack of a walkable brewery district in Rochester compared to the top beer cities, so I'm super excited and hope they continue to thrive and grow.
I thoroughly enjoy every Cleveland Prost article, Will....just renewed for another year! My only comment on the Cannery complex is that Fairport has created a serious parking issue with all of those great businesses in one spot. We're willing to park & walk to the Cannery but there are no other options in the village that are not full. And soon, there will no longer be street parking near Donnelly's & TK Pizza. It's unfortunate that they didn't plan for more parking as that complex & the village areas grows.
Always appreciate the support, Mary. Many have shared this complaint. I’m not sure what the solution is. But i know many business owners and residents are concerned. The public parking isn’t far from that are, but I’m not sure if most people visiting the complex know that. I think a lot of things need to be improved to ensure a bright future for the whole village entertainment district.
Maybe it's because I'm a city guy, but I prefer the Neighborhood of Play over Cannery. Crawl from Strangebird to Marshall Street to Nine Spot to Fattey. And probably end up back at Marshall Street. Throw in Nerdvana too if you want. Not all in the same parking lot like the cannery, but all very close. And sometimes a little break between drinks keeps the night going longer.
The University/Sager area is pretty phenomenal too, especially if you want to expand beer options. Start at Sager (if they aren't closed for a private party like they always seem to be for me) then swing by Living Roots then some combination of Nine Maidens, Muellers, Moo'd Burger (good beer options and boozy shakes, same owner as Muellers), and Black Button.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Cannery too, and usually lump in Aurora Brewing with that area. I just prefer those options for a crawl night.
If you’re talking about that University/Culver area, it’s worth highlighting that Heroes and 3HB are both within walking distance. It just showcases how many cool areas we have and how spoiled we are. There’s no wrong answer! As for Sager, I love visiting on Monday nights when Oz is working. We also enjoy going there on quiet weekend afternoons. It’s such a quality place to hang.
Yeah for sure. Did an even longer crawl a couple years ago that went Iron Tug > Three Heads > Sager (closed for private party) > Nine Maidens > Heroes > and then finished at Tryon City Tavern. That's probably more walking than a lot of people are interested in, and certainly more than the Cannery requires, but it's worth mentioning the extended area.
Sager/Stoneyard being closed is something of a running joke with me and my friends. Of the half dozen times we've attempted to go in the past few years it has been closed for a private party 3 times. 50/50 they'll be open to the public, in my experience. And now that you mention of it, two of the three times they were open were weekdays, can't remember the context on the third. I don't know if they just frequently host parties on Friday/Saturday nights or it's just a run of bad luck, but it's pretty ridiculous and kind of funny either way.
But in the end, the fact that we have three nice clusters of brewries is awesome, regardless of which is your favorite. I'm someone who has for years lamented the lack of a walkable brewery district in Rochester compared to the top beer cities, so I'm super excited and hope they continue to thrive and grow.
I thoroughly enjoy every Cleveland Prost article, Will....just renewed for another year! My only comment on the Cannery complex is that Fairport has created a serious parking issue with all of those great businesses in one spot. We're willing to park & walk to the Cannery but there are no other options in the village that are not full. And soon, there will no longer be street parking near Donnelly's & TK Pizza. It's unfortunate that they didn't plan for more parking as that complex & the village areas grows.
Always appreciate the support, Mary. Many have shared this complaint. I’m not sure what the solution is. But i know many business owners and residents are concerned. The public parking isn’t far from that are, but I’m not sure if most people visiting the complex know that. I think a lot of things need to be improved to ensure a bright future for the whole village entertainment district.