Vertex Night Club

Location

169 N. Chestnut Street, Rochester NY, 14604

Hours

Thursday/Friday: 10:00PM-2:00AM

Saturday: 10:00PM -3:00AM

Phone

585 232 5498

Cover charge

Ages 18-20: $8

Ages 21+: $3

Website

None

Angstlab - Thursday Night Shows

DJ Cedric - Friday Night Shows

DJ Darkwave - Saturday Night Shows

Email

<sean AT vertexclub DOT com>

AKA

Club Vertex / Vertex 2.0 / Vertex Club of Rochester / Vertex on the road

Vertex Night Club has been Rochester's Goth nightclub in various forms and locations for 10 years running. Currently located in the old Freakazoid next to the Harro East Ballroom.

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2006-09-22 18:51:02   Lacks most "top shelf" liquoir, the crowd never seems big enough to warrant the $5 cover charge. If you need cheap drinks, the free bar is a steal. —TravisOwens

2007-10-26 18:32:44   i met the love of my life here over 3 years ago. some nights are slow but thurs and sat have always seemed to be the bigger nights. this place will always be the only club i go to in rochester. —JadeRaven

2007-12-18 18:15:46   Vertex rocks! The music is great, the crowds are small enough that you don't feel like you're packed in, the open bar is awesome, and it's a great place for a casual hook up. Last time I was there my buddy hooked me up with this big chick that did both of us at the same time! I'll definitely be going back! —LiquidBrains

2008-07-21 13:57:38   I loved this place back when I lived in Rochester. In '97 I moved to SF, and actually haven't even visited Roch since 2000. I'll be back visiting in September 2008 though, and am looking to see some old faces. Margaret, Bethany, Shaun, Jon, Josh, Scott Walsh, etc. If any of you are out there, lemme know. ~stephen <skr213 AT hotmail DOT com> —skr213

2008-08-15 15:50:12   This used to be my favorite bar for so long, particularly at its original location on Liberty Pole way. So many great memories from there. Unfortunately this place is way way way way past it's prime, and any hope of a dignified demise is long gone.

You can expect to find chunky D&D dorks, yokels from the sticks trying to look goth in their Hot Topic outfits, but still looking like complete rubes, fat biker chicks, and just about any other manner of wanker.

On the plus note, I'm sure they still have their "open bar" from 10:30-11:30, where it's all you can drink well or draft for the cover fee of $5. This was and probably still is the best drink deal out there. —AlexD1234

2008-09-28 22:46:21   I was pretty disappointed, it was virtually deserted and no one wanted to talk. And though the bartender was very nice the drinks were some of the worst I've ever had. There were more non-goths there than goths, and I while that's cool and I love that all kinds come there, it's a little sad and embarrassing to be over gothed for the goth club. It's worth mentioning that there is a parking lot (a small one) outside the building so you should check it out before you drive all over trying to find a spot elsewhere. —MadJackal

2008-11-16 23:29:42   It's nothing to write home about (especially if you come from Phoenix, like I do). However, Vertex is a decent sized club with a good, fun crowd. For the most part there aren't too many gawkers in blue jeans, and everyone is respectful and friendly. If you truly like the old-school stuff, don't go on Saturday. Try out Thursday or Friday night. Friday especially for those 80's children. Saturday is for those who like the newer synth-poppy stuff. Also, if you know your stuff and like to make requests, don't go on the first Saturday of the month (it's no-request night).

I can only speak from personal opinion, but my favorite DJ is on Friday night. He knows what you're asking for, and he'll make every effort to acquiesce to your request. The DJ on Saturday night is kind of a prick, and rarely plays requests. If he does decide to play it, you'll still be waiting around about an hour to hear it. His style is not gothy at all. I don't think he would even label himself that. It's also not industrial...and it's nowhere in between. In fact, if you're looking for the local Eurotrash club, come down to Vertex on Saturday nights!

Also, as not mentioned on the summary; they do have two levels, a patio, a pool table, and a dart board, for those who are terminally bored. Fun for everyone!

P.S. - If someone from Vertex is listening - some redecoration would really help. You could try a *little* harder. New painting on the walls, maybe a red votive or something on the tables. —Simulana

2008-11-21 20:27:57   To Simulana - I'm sorry you did not enjoy your Sat. experience at Vertex. Obviously it's not possible to make everyone happy all the time. However your characterization of me as "kind of a prick" who "rarely plays requests" is at best innacurate and at worst simply childish. I make every attempt to play as many requests as possible and requests often make up 10-15% of my playlist on any given night, but obviously you were dissapointed that your particular request was not granted. Perhaps you may have noticed that the club is pretty busy on a normal Sat. and perhaps it did not occur to you that there may have been many other requests placed before yours. Perhaps you asked for something I did not have or that did not fit in with what I normally play or perhaps you just caught me on a bad night (or one of my once a month no-request nights, how pricky of me to ask for a little artistic freedom once in a while). Since your comment was posted last Sun., maybe you were out last week, in that case I'll just apologize since I was having some technical problems last Sat. and I may have lost track of your request. In any case, boo f**king hoo for you. There, now that was me being a prick.

And no I do not consider myself a "goth" or "industrial" DJ. I play a wider variety of music than that. Again I am truly sorry if my eclectic nature offends you. Stick to Fridays, I'm sure DJ Cedric would love to play all your requests for you all night long (NOT!).

Then again you probably won't ever bother to look at this page again so my response will be wasted on you, at least I feel a little better. (There I go being a selfish prick again, I guess I just can't help myself sometimes)

DJ Darkwave —StevePrinsen

2009-01-07 15:06:00   I went on a Friday night and had a great time on the dance floor but really didn't like the alien horror movie that was projected on the wall, which featured a lot of violence against women. Clearly a major problem in our society: just look at the sexist, misogynist comments above me! —emmagoldman

2009-01-09 22:27:51   As a 19 year old college girl who loves a good night of dancing...dancing not grinding Vertex has just become my favorite place. I am in no way the expected character, but i loved the place.

although the night was slow, maybe 15 of us on the dance floor. As the movie played from the projector and the beats kept coming we danced our hearts out. As for the regulars of the club. intimidating at first, but a warm welcome was awarded as we took our final walk off the floor to go home. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes to dance and if the bug jar/tilt scene just doesn't cut it. —EmilyKirsten

2009-01-16 20:35:00   Vertex is Rochester's last vestige to those who are find themselves not fitting in any of the other mainstream clubs.

A cozy dark environment. Catering musically anywhere between Goth, Industrial, Metal, Techno, Alternative and 80's.

Open 3 nights a week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Saturday nights are by far my favourite time to go. DJ Darkwave presents a wonderful mixture of music all night long to satisfy just about everybody. He has even been seen accepting the odd request from time to time!

Crowds include everybody from new comers to die hard's. People come from as far Buffalo and Syracuse. Regulars are always friendly. New comers wanting a good time always appear to be accepted.

—RockRabbit

2009-01-27 16:04:19   13 years, 1996. I started in 1997. —CedricHerrera

2009-06-10 12:20:03   I was introduced to this place years ago by my buddy Todd and his lovely wife. I went rarely but have become a regular on Saturdays although i enjoy the music on Thursday best (I'm a very angry man...)

The people are fantastic. If you show the people there the respect they deserve it will...generally...be reciprocated. Everyone is nice. No one is crowing "look at me!" well, save for the hottie goth muffins in their corsets. I like muffins...

The drinks are good, the bartenders are great people. Thanks Patty. Thanks Erik. The music is fantastic. The prices are low. The atmosphere is solid and appropriate. The customers are good people and you'll find a decent mix of 'em from every level of society and race. Go on a Saturday for your first time. You will enjoy it...or I'll buy you a drink if you dont (between 10:30 and 11:30)

I dont want to be anywhere else on a Saturday night.. —CharlesFXD