LOCAL NONALCOHOLIC OPTIONS
Find restaurants, breweries, wineries and other spots that provide cool, local nonalcoholic options in the Rochester and Finger Lakes area
These days most places will have some kind of nonalcoholic option, but it might not be very interesting. If you’re looking for nonalcoholic options in Rochester, New York there’s a few places that take their offerings seriously. There are restaurants using zeroproof spirits to craft mocktails, breweries making their own soda, and plenty of other alcohol alternatives.
You can still go out and have fun if you’re hoping to find something interesting without alcohol–you’ve got options! You don’t have to settle for tap water or a fountain soda. NonROCaholic has been scouring the region and reading every menu to find craft nonalcoholic options at places that are making a serious effort at offering something unique.
Of course, in the last few years more and more places have realized the importance of having a craft nonalcoholic option. There’s certainly more than just what you’ll find listed. This list will expand as options are discovered.
The Peppered Pig
This casual restaurant opened in the summer of 2019 under the ownership of Chris Woods. He spent time working in Napa Valley and developed a passion for French cuisine which he ultimately brought right here to Empire Blvd in Penfield. They’ve got a full bar with plenty of alcohol options available, so it’s especially cool […]
The Daily Refresher
This bar/restaurant has been a staple of the East and Alexander scene for over a decade. They’ve got a cool back patio to relax in, and a speakeasy-feeling seating area in doors. Even if you’re looking for an outdoor feel with indoor air, they’ve got a lounge area in front of the bar along Alexander […]
Tavos Antojitos y Tequila
This Mexican-fare restaurant in Rochester’s North Winton Village was highly anticipated. The owners are in the same family as the popular El Rincon in Sodus. With the closing of El Rincon, a lot of folks were extra happy to get Tavos Antojitos y Tequila right in Rochester. They have a full bar, but are featuring […]
Redd
This upscale restaurant in Rochester’s East End neighborhood is operated by Richard Reddington. After moving away from Rochester and making a name for himself in Napa Valley by running restaurants and earning a Michelin star, Reddington made his way back to Rochester. His Redd restaurant was launched with huge anticipation by locals, and the high […]
Lento
Lento is an upscale restaurant located in Village Gate in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts. They’re known for their seasonal menus and sourcing locally whenever possible. While not a locally sourced menu item, they’re also known around Rochester as one of the best places to enjoy fresh oysters. Lento has had a great mocktail list […]
NONALCOHOLIC TRAILS
If you’re seeking a more curated list of options to stop in the Finger Lakes Region, checkout these nonalcoholic trails.
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