Rochester, NY! New town, new adventures. I love looking for something original and, after a disappointing dinner, canceled reservations for a local "speakeasy" because the vibe just wasn't there. This left a hole in the evening and a need for some music in my life. Quick Google search brought me to The Spirit Room. Walking in the door, you are blasted with pure chutzpah! If a well loved mom-and-pop pub mated with a tarot parlor, you'd get this bar. There is zero pretense in this joint and the decor is a fascinating collection of Halloween fare, human oddities, and hobbyist witchcraft. In my single evening here, I enjoyed some outstanding live jazz, had a cool tarot reading, was referred to as "the Pioneer" by a sassy tender, and enjoyed a burlesque show! Seriously. If they had a roller coaster upstairs or a full blown haunted house set up in the basement, I would not have been surprised. The drinks were outstanding (both alcohol and not). I wish I came in hungry because the cheeseburgers looked ridiculously delicious (and well priced). The staff and owner were unbelievably welcoming. Even with me coming in by myself (this is a solo trip) and being a pretty quiet dude by nature. There is a definite regulars crowd vibe here, but I don't think it would take long to become part of that crowd. These a cool folks. In the end, this place made my night (especially after a meh trip to Dinosaur BBQ). If you're an Applebee's kind of person, you'll want to keep walking by...quickly, but if you're into a jump to the left (and then step to the right), take a walk on the wild side, and enter...The Spirit Room!

Love this place. Vibes are super cool, drinks are made perfectly, service is great. This is one of my favorite spots.

My band recent played here. It's a unique space for those willing to DIY. The staff were supportive with accommodating our needs. Main bar area is in the room adjacent to the music area.

Had a spooky late night drink here with a group of friends last week and I'm so happy we were able to hit up this spot. I truly didn't know what to expect, and as a spooky babe myself, I was so impressed. I got the Lily Dale (I think) which was amazing and fun. My friends loved the tarot card readings - super cool vibes here and great service from the bartender!

A great place for the witchy girlies. Took my girls here once on a goth-bar-crawl, and this was the first stop. Great ambiance and interesting cocktail menu. The night I went there were tarot readings (although it cost $). They host a bunch of shows so be sure to check their events before going or half the bar closes and then there becomes limited seating!

I was absolutely amazed by this place. The atmosphere is like stepping into your eccentric grandma's attic, if she happened to be a spiritualist. It's a little bit divey, with dolls, vintage posters, skeletons, and a massive faux elephant head adorning the walls. I popped in with a colleague for a quick drink and we were both taken aback by the unique decor. Surprisingly, the bar was quite empty for a Monday, with only a few other patrons around. I was intrigued by the idea of getting a tarot card reading with my cocktail, but ended up opting for a delicious gin concoction instead. Unfortunately, we only stayed for one drink as the lack of air conditioning on a hot day was a bit uncomfortable. However, we both agreed that we need to come back another time to explore more of what this quirky bar has to offer.

My favorite bar in Rochester. It's the first place I saw Charming Disaster play live. Drinks are well-crafted and creative. The food is pretty good too.

My friends and I decided to give this place a try. I love the atmosphere and the esthetics of this place! There's a bunch of cool art work and figures on the wall. The drinks were great. I tried the daisy chain which was tasty but also nice and strong... just how I like it ;) The werewolf fries were unique and tasty. It was basically fries with fried chicken and sauce but it was delicious and worth the try. One thing that I didn't like was when I asked the bartender for their recommendations they proceeded to list the drinks on the cocktail specialty list rather than getting to know my preferences and giving me a solid recommendation. Other than that, I had a great night out with my girls.... P.s. there was someone there playing records which was awesome and really fun to listen too! Overall, had a great experience. Would definitely recommend.