The Bug Jar
Bar · Rochester
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En The Bug Jar, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón vibrante donde la música indie, los artistas locales y los DJs crean una atmósfera única cada noche. Disfruta de nuestras ofertas especiales en bebidas mientras te dejas llevar por el ritmo en este emblemático bar de Rochester. ¡Únete a nosotros par...
En The Bug Jar, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón vibrante donde la música indie, los artistas locales y los DJs crean una atmósfera única cada noche. Disfruta de nuestras ofertas especiales en bebidas mientras te dejas llevar por el ritmo en este emblemático bar de Rochester. ¡Únete a nosotros para una experiencia inolvidable llena de buena música y aún mejor ambiente!
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The Bug Jar is a legendary dive bar known for its intimate setting, live music, and punk rock vibe. Customers rave about the great bartenders, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse music acts. Some reviewers reported negative experiences with service, especially on Halloween.
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The Bug Jar es troba a Rochester, envoltat de llocs d'interès cultural i històric. Aquests són alguns dels punts més destacats als voltants.
Patrimoni Històric
- First Universalist Church (A 569m) — historic church building in Rochester, New York Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- St. Mary's Church (A 629m) — historic church in Rochester, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Christ Church (A 665m) — listed on the NRHP in Rochester, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (A 840m) — church building in New York, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museus
- The National Museum of Play (A 300m) — museo nacional del juguete y el juego de Estados Unidos
Altres Llocs d'Interès
- Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (A 568m) — monument in Rochester, New York
- Tower 280 (A 710m) — high-rise building in Rochester, New York
- Midtown Plaza (A 811m) — building in Rochester, New York, USA
- Warner Observatory (A 904m)
- Temple Building (A 970m) — building in Rochester, New York, United States
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Opinions de The Bug Jar Rochester
What a place. Has all the personality and 'vibe' it's known for and more. With a fun bar and little stage for probably the craziest shows you'll ever see!!!
I delivered food here. People were nice. They were on there own vibe. I assume this is a great spot for that particular genre of music crowd.
Great local dive, and even better when there's a band. I discovered the place because a band I love was playing there. I live 5 hrs away and always worth the trip when a band I like comes by.
Been going here for over two decades. A quasi-hole-in-the-wall-punk-rock establishment that's been going since at least 1998 when I first went back in my college days. A revolving art collection on the walls, large fiberglass flies spinning around on the fans over the bar. It's one of those places you gotta go to at least once in Rochester just to say you went. Best is when you see a metal show there and bump into some local legends that are known worldwide.
Bug Jar is quickly becoming my favorite place to both perform and go see live music. Bobby, Todd, Harley and everyone else there have all been amazing to me and my bandmates, and they routinely punch above their weight with the bands they are able to get in there. I LOVE the Bug Jar, and can't wait to get back there!
Bugjar is a staple of my childhood and I refuse to rate less than 5 stars. It's been a minute since I've been back but my first time coming after awhile I was taken aback by the bar service. I order one thing and one thing only while I'm out and tip generously too. I had to have my drink remade 3 times and even by the third noticed there was an issue. The bartenders do a fine job when it comes to making the drink however somebody should keep an eye out because there is no way the liquor isn't being watered down at this time. Upon the 3rd drink remade it was clear I had made whoever was behind the bar upset as he proceeded to attempt to embarass me infront of multiple other guests by telling me I need to communicate and order my drink better beyond asking for a double whiskey club soda. He poured me an entire glass of whiskey with a splash of soda to make a point and it still tasted like water. This is not the punk dive bar I remember growing up or even the bar I remember from a couple years ago. Maybe it was personal, maybe it was just a long night but do better. If the liquor sucks be a decent human and tell me to stick to canned.
It's a bar, no food or service, just drinks you get from the bartender and art and the local music, which is the real reason you go there!
Rochester's legendary catch-all for freak bands. My favorite place in the city to see a show, and I've performed on that stage more than any other. Acts from Modest Mouse to Wesley Willis to the Mr. T Experience to Lizzo have performed here. Great sound, great people, and an entire living room and kitchen mounted on the ceiling just for the sheer unadulterated hell of it.
Bartenders are great, awesome low key place; very cool and very punk. They have a huge hot tea selection for those who can't drink. Everyone was super chill and nice. Loved the Bug Jar! We will be going back often. Door charge so bring cash. 😉
Wonderful welcoming atmosphere, great staff, and plenty of room for seating and just overall creative atmosphere with many pieces of art. I'm definitely going back whenever I get a chance.
What a great, intimate room to enjoy music in upstate! The back of the room is better than most any seat in larger venues. Plus, the furniture-on-the-ceiling decor provides a fun pre-show atmosphere.
I’ve always had an epic time at the Bug Jar when I’ve attended a show there. The atmosphere is wonderful and the crowd is generally very nice and overall pretty chill. The staff is always helpful and the bar itself is forever a legend. I’ll continue to return for more shows as long as they keep them coming! Thanks Bug Jar. I appreciate what you do.
First time to Bug Jar. Love the intimate setting. Mingled with members of 3 bands. All three bands were fantastic: Pengo, My Education, Acid Mothers Temple. Sound system was good. Great bar staff. Would definitely return to this venue.
First show here I saw Willie Watson in 2021. With local opening act Jackson Cavalier - great musicians!!! Great little venue with a lot of character. Ain't the prettiest but an intimate place to experience music. Great staff and booking - bartender was very kind.
Drove over from Buffalo for a concert. Bartenders were attentive, easy vibe. Tiny venue. Standing room only. It was hotter than Hades in there. Even the band mentioned it. It bothered me enough to say something here, but don't let it stop you from heading over.
A cool, alternative bar that isn't sports or filled with TVs. Good local (and sometimes more) music from bands and DJs. Unique and still going strong. If you've never been you should find a show and come experience the Bug Jar.
Went for a live music night, excellent setting, good crowd energy. Got prickly service from one of the bartenders. Service may vary for anyone not obviously queer/punk-coded.
I came here on Halloween and although the atmosphere was awesome, the bartender working, tall masc presenting dude with salt and pepper slicked back hair, was OBLITERATED. I'm talking eyes glazed over, stumbling, spilling drinks as he was pouring, forgetting people's orders, and outright embarrassing to watch as a former bartender. Probs wont be back for a casual hang out but could see myself there for a show or something.
Got cut off from NA drinks last saturday even with tipping on them and my group and i were treated pretty poorly from Harley after. Felt uncomfortable sitting at the bar after that so i ended up leaving the show early that night. The old weekend crew never had a problem with it and were generally always a treat, idk if he's just like that or if he was having a bad night but either way kinda bummed to see it happen.
The guy tending the bar last night on 10/31 was definitely drunk and said some sexist things to me and my partner. He was wearing a cowboy costume and was young and I think blonde. Me and my partner were trying to get drinks (mind you we had just gotten there and had no idea if we were in a relationship or not) and he got upset at my partner since I wanted to pay for my drink. He literally shamed him saying “are you really letting ur girl pay for her drink” among other things like “get a guy who can pay for your drinks”. Then he kept trying to give me back my card… it kinda ruined the night. It was really uncomfortable and I was worried about him pouring my drink. I didn’t go back to the bar and we almost left because we knew we couldn’t get another drink out of fear he might do something worse. Please please do not hire men like this… I’m going to call when u guys open to talk about this. Im genuinely concerned about him bartending another night. It was my first time going to the bug jar too and I was really looking forward to it since it’s got such a cool atmosphere.
On 10/31 the man bartending was absolutely wasted behind the bar! He was incoherent and couldn't even remember a drink order. EXTREMELY disappointed and if this was my place he would be fired immediately! I've never experienced a bartender being that obliterated behind the bar. Never going back to this place again. I was in disbelief on the behavior of this man, absolutely unacceptable. I'm sure he cost the bar a lot of money by not taking drink orders. 0/10
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219 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
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