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Breweries in Rochester

Brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms in Rochester and within 15 miles, with a map, phone numbers and directions.

In Rochester

13

Within 15 miles

5

closest 6 mi

Brewpubs (with food)

7

Micro & nano breweries

10

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Breweries in Rochester

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Planning a brewery crawl

Most taprooms open in the afternoon and stay busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; many close early in the week. Brewpubs serve full meals, while smaller taprooms often rely on food trucks. Plan a ride home: rideshare or a designated driver.

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Questions

How many breweries are in Rochester?

13 breweries are in Rochester, with 5 more within 15 miles.

Which Rochester breweries serve food?

Brewpubs brew on site and run a kitchen. Nearby brewpubs include Genesee Brew House / North American Breweries, Roc Brewing Co, Swiftwater Brewing Company, Rohrbach Brewing Company, K2 Brothers Brewing.

What is the difference between a brewpub and a microbrewery?

A brewpub brews beer and serves food on the same premises. A microbrewery is a small craft brewery; many have a taproom but limited or no kitchen, and some host food trucks.

Are breweries family-friendly?

Many taprooms welcome children and dogs during the day, but policies vary by brewery and by state law. Check the brewery’s website before you go.

Source: Open Brewery DB, an open dataset of breweries, checked 2026-11-08. Breweries open and close often; confirm hours on the brewery’s website before visiting.

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