The Barrel is still not the...

Barrel

Rochester, NY

I'm quite happy with the newly remodeled Barrel. The most important thing to me is the talent, and I'd say that the new owner has twice the girls and that they average half the age of…

Aura Lounge

Rochester, NY

I've been here a few times now, and I decided it's time for a review. Overall, this is a pretty nice place. I'm not too thrilled with the chairs and tables, but the environment otherwise is pretty…

Cordial Lounge

Rochester, NY

15 or 20 years ago, Louie's was a really happening place. Not anymore. I visit from time-to-time, but yesterday was the pits. There were 3-4 dancers on duty, but none of them looked like they had…

A standalone building in a quietish part of the city. Adequate parking lot. Walking distance (1 mile) from the entertainment area in the East End. Large stage elevated about three feet surrounded by barrel bar…

Let's cut to the chase with the finances from my recent visit to The Barrel on a chilly Friday night in late January, arriving around 10 PM. Cover: $15 Initial drink (Whiskey on the rocks): $8 Subsequent drinks…

Obviously YMMV but let’s get the figures out of the way. Note: I came in a Saturday night, early November, at around 11:30pm. Cover: $10 First drink (Tall Genny): $3 Second/third drink (two green tea…

I've gone a couple of times now in the past three months since moving to Rochester from a larger city. Figuring that it was a Saturday and I didn't really know many people yet, I…