Location: Rochester
Top Things to do in Rochester
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What to do and see in Rochester, Minnesota (MN): The Best Nightlife
Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
Restaurants in Rochester
1. Bitter & Pour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
A subterranean hideaway housed in the Merchant Exchange building on Historic 3rd Street where only the finest spirits and elixirs are served to Rochester’s hippest drinkers. In the pursuit of excellence, we created a tiny altar that pays tribute to everything we’ve always wanted. A cozy and stylish atsmosphere, detail-obsessive cocktails, impeccable wine, craft beers, and thoughtfully crafted food
Reviewed By 442ginap - Eden Prairie, United States
Loved everything about this place! Such a cool vibe, from the riddle to get in to the stencil of the bartender/owner's face on a cocktail. Both he and the other bartender, Amy, were super friendly and laid-back, great conversationalists and made us feel very welcome. It's a quiet relaxed atmosphere that's such a relief from the typical. Their cocktails are incredibly creative and they also have some hard to find spirits. We will return whenever we're in town!
2. The Tap House
3. North Star Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
4. Glynner's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
5. Goonie's Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Nationally touring comedians every Friday and Saturday night. Show times are 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM. Reservations recommended.
Reviewed By kirstys55 - Buffalo, United States
The comedians we saw were very funny and it as a fun might out. The room is nice and wait staff efficient though the munchie menu was quite limited. Loved the idea of military getting in free as a thank you for service. Wonderful. And the kind words of thanks were an added bonus. Class act all the way. We would go back any time we are in Rochester.
6. Kathy's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Kathy's Pub is a bustling, unpretentious sports bar featuring live music, pool tables, pulltabs, pizza, touchtunes jukebox & a roof top patio and deck located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, MN just blocks away from the Mayo Clinic. Happy Hours Mon-Sat 2pm -7pm and Sunday 6pm-9pm. Game Day Specials! Best Live Music in Southern Minnesota on weekends!
7. Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Wild Bill's Sports Saloon-Rochester
9. Brothers Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
