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- [[Image(TapAndMallet2.jpg, right, 400 "Tap and Mallet bar - photo by ["TomMaszerowski"]", thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address("381 Gregory St., Rochester NY")]] \|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours''' (as of October 2007)\|\| - \|\|every day: 4:00PM to 2:00AM\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|585 473 0503\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Accessible'''\|\| - \|\|Yes/No\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|http://www.tapandmallet.com/\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Reviews'''\|\| - \|\|[http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16448 Beer Advocate "places" page] (free membership required)\|\| - \|\|[http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1133940 Beer Advocate forum] (free membership required)\|\| - \|\|[http://www.rochesterdrinks.com/bars.asp?BAR_ID=245 RochesterDrinks.com]\|\| - ## Optional: alcohol; remove this line and the next two lines if this business does not serve food or drinks; otherwise note whether alcoholic beverages are available. - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Alcohol'''\|\| - \|\|Yes (beer and wine only)\|\| - - - Tap and Mallet is a beer-themed ["Bars" bar] that opened up in November 2007 in the location of the original ["MacGregor's"] in the ["South Wedge"] area of Rochester. It is owned by Joe McBane, who is the former manager of ["The Old Toad"]. Unlike ["The Old Toad"], The Tap and Mallet is not an English-style pub, instead it is fashioned in a more upscale, contemporary look. The bar also features the works of local artists with selections rotated periodically. The bar features a wide variety of beer (one such beer is McBane's bitter, an excellent session beer made specifically for The Tap and Mallet by ["Custom BrewCrafters"]) with upwards of 20 tap lines as well as a "beer engine" for cask or "real ale." The selection changes frequently, and features not only domestic micro brews, but also European, namely Belgian, varieties. - - [[Comments]] - ------ - ''2007-10-31 11:43:16'' [[nbsp]] nice pic, looks like it came from my site : ) --["AlexTong"] - ------ - ''2007-11-06 20:25:25'' [[nbsp]] Drove by tonight, didn't have time to stop in, but it was open. --["DavidPausch"] - ------ - ''2007-11-07 11:05:37'' [[nbsp]] So far [http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1133940 reviews] look good, will be checking this place out this week and will post a review. --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2007-11-08 11:29:16'' [[nbsp]] As promised, my friends and I checked out the tap and mallet last night. First of all, the beer selection is incredible, and the beer is poured perfectly (temperature was perfect as well, you can feel the cold emanating from the taps!). I had the house beer (McBanes Bitter, made by [Rohrbachs]) and it was excellent. We tried a tart appetizer and it was tasty as well (pretty small portionwise). The crowd is very mixed, definitely more "["South Avenue" South Ave]" then "["East Ave"]" (at least on a Wednesday night). The decor left a lot to be desired, the booths in the seperate seating area looked like they were taken from ["Nick Tahou's" Tahous], and the front bar area, outside of the bar itself (which is nicely done) is very stale and undecorated. Beer prices were a bit high, but tolerable considering the excellent selection and quality. The rest of the food menu looked tasty and relatively reasonable for upscale bar fare. Note that they currently have no liquor and a very limited wine selection. I assume this is a temporary situation as the place just opened (the decor as well). I'll definitely be back. --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2007-11-08 12:34:59'' [[nbsp]] We went here last night also! It does look half decorated, but I'm assuming that will change once they get up and running. I saw artwork on the floor waiting to be hung. I'm not much of a beer person myself, but my boyfriend was really impressed with the selection. (I had the hard cider on tap, which was delicious.) I liked how friendly the service was and that they let him try a few to see which he wanted to order. Good thing, cause it was expensive and it would have sucked to order a beer that you didn't end up liking. The menu looked like it had decent prices, but we didn't eat. The bartender mentioned that in the future, they plan to have beer tasting events and possibly specials, which would really make the trip worthwhile. All in all, it's really nice, but a little on the expensive side for a normal trip out. Definitly a place for a "special treat" though! --["SaraChristine"] - ------ - ''2007-11-08 18:33:55'' [[nbsp]] I was in on Tuesday and had a ball! A few tips for the owners: Install lots of hooks around the bar (important for jackets, scarfs and purses), add foot rests around the tall bar tables, open up areas in between taps so your bartenders don't have to reach over them, add tea candles or recessed lighting on the wall behind the bar (a hidden rope light works wonders for ambient lighting), and remind the bartenders to offer food menus to people sitting at the bar. --["MariahBetz"] - ------ - ''2007-11-08 18:43:47'' [[nbsp]] And some positive comments: The beer selection was stellar and the barkeeps served each beer in the proper style of glass. I had a gorgeous tripel, a smooth chocolate stout, and interesting sample of the banana bread beer. I was also impressed by the musical selections; I heard Neutral Milk Hotel while I was there and was mightily pleased. The mellow, loungey color scheme and the portraits of ennui certainly suited the mood and created an atmosphere I could have enjoyed for many hours. It reminded me of both ["Mex"] and ["Lux"], two of my favored spots in town. --["MariahBetz"] - ------ - ''2007-11-09 09:49:17'' [[nbsp]] Good stuff. Ample beer variety, tasty food, and a quality atmosphere. No televisions to be found. This is the sort of place that could really use a Beer Flight. :-) -rt --["RyanTucker"] - ------ - ''2007-11-09 10:43:31'' [[nbsp]] Went here Thursday night after work. This place is awesome. I like the look of the inside, it feels classy. The beer selection was pretty incredible. And the fact that its gonna rotate makes it even better. Had the corned beef sandwich which they make with thick cut beef brisket. That thing was outstanding. The Mcbanes Bitter is also an excellent suprise. I wasnt expecting much from it but ordered a second I liked it so much. Best beer bar in Rochester, hands down. --["GeorgeBluth"] - ------ - ''2007-11-11 20:32:26'' [[nbsp]] I was there last night. Clientele seems to be ["The Old Toad" Old Toad] meets the ["South Wedge"]. Bar tenders were great, my friend hated her beer so they gave her a new one and I noticed they were allowing people to taste new beers. The space has potential but it is pretty bare right now. There are some really weird art pieces hanging up across from the bar but they did make for some good conversation points. I will definitely be back. - --["FattyFatFat"] - ------ - ''2007-11-12 22:08:34'' [[nbsp]] Great beer selection, friendly service, each beer served in its own glass... Booths are definitely not the style of Nick Tahous (as a previous commenter mentioned)... The manager from the Old Toad was behind the bar, and I think he has something to do with this new venture. I will be back multiple times. --["BenMargolis"] - ------ - ''2007-11-13 10:34:33'' [[nbsp]] Note that the "nick tahous" style booths I had mentioned earlier have been replaced with something much nicer. As I said I expected it was a temporary situation given that they had just opened. Given the beer selection this place has I would probably come back if there was a dirt floor and a leaky ceiling. --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2007-11-14 11:19:12'' [[nbsp]] When I arrived at 7:30pm on Tuesday the place was full - only a couple tables were available and only a few stools left at the bar. It looked like many patrons were eating dinner, though we stuck to an appetizer (mussels) and drinks. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable though they did not have enough servers on. I hope Tap and Mallet does not end up going the way of the Old Toad which is know for its poor service because it has a lot going for it. --["EllenKelsey"] - ------ - ''2007-11-14 11:35:26'' [[nbsp]] Went last night around 6pm. What a great looking place! They have 1 cask ale tap and 30 draft taps. Excellent selection of both draft and bottled beer. Hung out at the bar for about half an hour and then moved into the dining room for food. Beer and food were both excellent. I’ve been waiting in great anticipation for this place to open and can definitely see myself going there regularly. My only complaint is about the bar stools. They could do with some padding. After 15 minutes of sitting on the wood-slat seat my butt was sore. Regardless I wish Joe and Casey great success! --["ZedOmega"] - ------ - ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. This is his new place. --["RocLover"] - ------ - ''2007-11-15 10:31:05'' [[nbsp]] As many people have already said, the beer selection was excellent--I had a Doc's Hard Cider and a Unibroue Fin du Monde, and both were very good and served in appropriate glasses. We had a table of probably 12 or more people that kept growing as the night went on, and the server managed us as best as he could. There were some mix-ups with food orders, but they were corrected and/or comped, so everything worked out. The food was decent--better than typical bar food. I was happy with my fish and chips. The decor was pretty nice. I'll definitely be back. --["RachelBlumenthal"] - ------ - ''2007-11-17 08:24:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the rotating selection of beer. I went on Wednesday for the first time and came back yesterday and found they had five beers replaced with new ones. You have to try the Bangers and Mash. The sausage is the bar's own recipe custom made by Skip's consisting of veal and pork with a few other herbs blended in. It is very tasty and the freshest tasting sausage I have had in a long time. The mash potatoes and the awesome gravy is just like your mum made it!!! --["DabeernFooddude"] - ------ - ''2007-11-18 11:50:54'' [[nbsp]] Great sandwiches! We stopped in for a beer last night and stayed for the food. They had a Brooklyn Brewing ale on hand pump along with their array of drafts and bottled beers. Decor is still a bit sparse. Service was good, despite it being a packed house, but you could tell they're still working out the kinks. This could be a regular stop for us in the future. --["TomMaszerowski"] - ------ - ''2007-11-18 12:26:13'' [[nbsp]] Stopped in last night, and sat up at the bar. The place has an impressive selection of draft and bottled beers, although I do think Old Toad still has them beat for selection. I had the hummus with tortilla chips, which was great, tasty and smooth. The staff seemed green, but attentive and friendly. I definitely plan to comeback. --["AlAbonado"] - ------ - ''2007-11-18 23:30:04'' [[nbsp]] Guess we should have had a wiki meetup there last night, since we were there, too. Had a couple of good beers and a great crabcake appetizer. This place has real potential. --["RottenChester"] - ------ - ''2007-11-19 23:36:38'' [[nbsp]] Nice selection of beers. Our server knew the brews, and was able to discuss their character like a true beer-guy. He even used the term "session beer", which amused me (in a positive way). I liked the simple, hip-yet-unpretentious decor. Nice menu of classed-up pub food. My corned beef sandwich was a treat with nice thick chunks of corned beef. My only complaint is that now I will have to choose between here and ["The Old Toad" The Toad]. --["EastSideStephen"] - ------ - ''2007-11-26 10:29:50'' [[nbsp]] Visited on Sunday night. Driving by, we almost didn't stop because it looked closed. The lights are very dim, and there isn't any sort of lit "open" sign. - I'm glad we double checked! The beer selection there is great, and our bartender said that 5-10 of the taps get changed every single day. If you're worried about running out of different brews to try, I don't think that will be an issue here. - The staff was very knowledgeable about the selection, and had actually offered samples of three different beers to us before we finally made up our minds. The pricing is about on par for what you'd expect from a specialty bar - not your $2 pints, but it's also a far cry better than a Bud Light any day. I got to talk to the owner for a little bit, and he struck me as a very nice, knowledgeable, and sincere guy. Good luck to them! --["ChrisLeas"] - ------ - ''2007-12-01 00:13:50'' [[nbsp]] One thing to keep in mind with this place: the beers will change frequently. The beer menu appears to be printed daily, and it's usually out of date within hours. Being the optimist I am, this means "carpe bibere" -- seize the beer! Drink now, for tomorrow, there'll be even more weird and wonderful beer on tap. That's why my wife is the designated driver. --["RyanTucker"] - ------ - ''2007-12-01 19:31:55'' [[nbsp]] We had dinner Thursday for the first time. My husband was happy with the great beer selection. I like beer, but not when I'm eating-get too filled up. I had wine; not much of a selection but am waiting for more choices which I heard are coming. Had some soup- good- and a Cuban sandwich- excellent. My husband had a burger; he's a chef and he was happy. Agree that foot rests are needed for the chairs/table around the bar. I'm 5 feet and my legs dangled! Will definitely return. --["CathyYorio"] - ------ - ''2007-12-07 15:58:32'' [[nbsp]] I live a few blocks away and I have been there several times with friends. The service is always good and so is the food. This could be our new hang-out. --["QuincyCat"] - ------ - ''2007-12-08 11:10:34'' [[nbsp]] Was there last night. Impressive selection of beers on tap and in bottles. The atmosphere inside was very conducive to good company and conversation. The bartender recommended the house ale. It was a very good recommendation. I have not had a meal yet at this tavern ,but from reading the prior posts, the reviews appear favorable. I spoke to one of the waiters. He anticipates the bar will open for lunch in next few months. --["MrPhil"] - ------ - ''2007-12-08 21:51:32'' [[nbsp]] Tap and Mallet scores high on many points: Great beer list, great decor, - plenty of parking in the neighborhood, great atmosphere. However, they - seem severely understaffed at times. The couple of times that I've been - there have been large gaps in the service while seated in the dining area. --["AlixHamilton"] - ------ - ''2007-12-11 17:33:50'' [[nbsp]] This bar is amazing. The bartenders are friendly and the service is ten-times better than the Toad. Beer is great-especially the McBane's bitter, specifically brewed for them. The pics creep me out but the seats are soooo comfortable; its like being cradled while drinkig beer. Ahh.... --["TexasTransplant"] - ------ - ''2007-12-14 07:51:51'' [[nbsp]] Fourth time visiting yesterday (12/13/07). Had a light meal, goat cheese tarts & frites, one pint of a pale ale (forgot the maker - Damn!). Anyway, everything was great from the service on down. Five dollar pints are a little hard on the pocketbook, but, oh well. - - Earlier visits were equally delicious with only one disappointing meal, a fish and chips (didn't come out hot), but it was at the end of the first week, so I cut 'em some slack on that account. - - Tap line is great, with a nice variety of beers, though my favorite, the Middle Ages IPA came and went too quickly. Hope they get it back. I'll be back to see... --["MichaelBrisson"] - ------ - ''2007-12-21 13:50:34'' [[nbsp]] I went last Friday for the first time. Great place! Sadly, too pricy to stick around for more than one drink, but worth the visit. I had Doc's Cider, which was great, and my boyfriend went with the bartender's beer recommendation and loved it. I'm going back tonight to try the food. - - They definitely need footstools, like others have suggested, and could also use a couple more tables to fill in the large, awkward space when you first walk in. Also, there was a seating shortage, even though it was only 8pm! --["ChelseaAllinger"] - ------ - ''2007-12-22 10:38:26'' [[nbsp]] Went to Tap and M last night again, as always the beer was fantastic and the bartenders friendly and knowledgable. What they REALLY need to work on is service at the tables on the bar side. It's next to impossible to get a server to pay attention to you even if you have a tab with them. Could be a issue of not enough help but I'd recommend going to the bar to order things until they fix the wait issues. --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2008-01-04 14:38:20'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Tap and Mallet for dinner with friends around 7pm on a Friday night just before Christmas. The place was full and quite lively, the beer selection extensive and I liked the decor. Because there was no seating system we had to lurk around the dining room waiting for people to finish their food. We did end up with a table, but not without some necessarily aggressive behavior on our part and some resentment from those people who also felt they deserved that table. This is not a good way to start a meal and I hope that the management will change the way they seat people on crowded nights. The burgers were good, but the ‘fresh frites’ were terrible (short and soggy). I ordered something called Diabalo Shrimp which was expensive and boring. I would recommend this place for beers and ‘bar food,’ but not for dining. --["ZahraLangford"] - ------ - ''2008-01-05 18:37:38'' [[nbsp]] Went with friends. Beer selection is awesome, but unless you're an expert it’s overwhelming. I got frustrated and ordered wine. Descriptions on the menu or flights would help. The decor is nice except: The art (mug shots) is hideous... it creates a negative, cold vibe. And the red benches in the bar are extremely uncomfortable. The seats are narrow and there are no footrests so people kept sliding off. A deterrent when you want to cozy up and have a brew. Service: our waitress was a sweetheart. If everyone is as nice, I'd have no complaints. Food: chicken fingers were way too battered and super greasy but fries were good. Mussels were pretty good. Crab cakes were just okay. Overall: Food and beer is a tad pricier than other places, but the atmosphere is nice and beer excellent. Though parking in that hood is a pain in the arse so I'm not sure the draw of a good beer will bring me back. But give me a comfy seat, better art, and a good meal too? I probably would. --["DustyDusty"] - ------ - ''2008-01-17 09:48:33'' [[nbsp]] I don't believe the McBane's bitter is a cask ale. --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2008-01-24 14:04:26'' [[nbsp]] I've visited on a couple of occasions now, and it's always been excellent. Whereas you can't sample the bottled beers and ales, you can get samples of anything on tap. I've gone with friends each time, and the food that's come out has always met our expectations. I'm not sure what other folks have experienced with bad food, but it hasn't happened to me yet. - - In all fairness, I have not gone on an extremely busy night (i.e. Friday or Saturday). Perhaps it's different then -- but I enjoy going on the "off nights." --["RyanShepard"] - ------ - ''2008-01-26 18:53:33'' [[nbsp]] Had dinner here Friday night. Once again, the beer selection is pretty good. I am a draft beer person and the selection could have been better, the bottled beer selection was great. - I had a Cuban sandwich that was excellent but my wife had the special of the night portobello mushroom sandwich and it was way, way too much bread, roll actually, and a very small mushroom. It was tasty she said but disappointing none the less. It was the special after all and it just was not special. However, we will be back. --["HenriettaRob"] - ------ - ''2008-02-01 08:47:44'' [[nbsp]] Very excited about this new place. The beer selection is the best in town, with the possible exception of the Old Toad. The decor in the main section (near the bar) is nice. My only gripes: 1) the secondary seating section is very sterile and uncomfortable, like a diner--Old Toad kills on this front; 2) they were out of half the beers on their list last time I went, and hadn't posted which ones they still had. I imagine this will improve as they get a better sense of their popularity. --["OwenThompson"] - ------ - ''2008-02-14 07:13:31'' [[nbsp]] We went and checked it out last night. The supply problem still exists, - as the first few beers I tried to order they were out of. I let the waiter make a sugestion based on what I originally asked for and he brought me samples of draft to try out before I decided. They also allowed me to order a "half" beer of the cask conditioned Flying Bison Oatmeal Stout (yum!). We ordered mussels in whit bier with chorizo and the caprese salad and both were very good. They also have servers come to the small tables around the bar, which was a pleasant surprise. The womens room was very clean (huge plus!). It was quite busy there last night, the parking lot was full and the bar area was full. If they were to ask me one thing to change the only thing I could come up with would be to list the draft and bottled beers by style instead of a jumbled list and keep the list current. --["DeniseElliott"]	+ #redirect Tap & Mallet

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- as the first few beers I tried to order they were out of. I let the waiter - make a sugestion based on what I originally asked for and he brought - me samples of draft to try out before I decided. They also allowed me - to order a "half" beer of the cask conditioned Flying Bison Oatmeal - Stout (yum!). We ordered mussels in whit bier with chorizo and the - caprese salad and both were very good. They also have servers come - to the small tables around the bar, which was a pleasant surprise. The - womens room was very clean (huge plus!). It was quite busy there last - night, the parking lot was full and the bar area was full. If they were to - ask me one thing to change the only thing I could come up with would - be to list the draft and bottled beers by style instead of a jumbled list - and keep the list current. --["DeniseElliott"]	+ as the first few beers I tried to order they were out of. I let the waiter make a sugestion based on what I originally asked for and he brought me samples of draft to try out before I decided. They also allowed me to order a "half" beer of the cask conditioned Flying Bison Oatmeal Stout (yum!). We ordered mussels in whit bier with chorizo and the caprese salad and both were very good. They also have servers come to the small tables around the bar, which was a pleasant surprise. The womens room was very clean (huge plus!). It was quite busy there last night, the parking lot was full and the bar area was full. If they were to ask me one thing to change the only thing I could come up with would be to list the draft and bottled beers by style instead of a jumbled list and keep the list current. --["DeniseElliott"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-02-14 07:13:31'' [[nbsp]] We went and checked it out last night. The supply problem still exists, + as the first few beers I tried to order they were out of. I let the waiter + make a sugestion based on what I originally asked for and he brought + me samples of draft to try out before I decided. They also allowed me + to order a "half" beer of the cask conditioned Flying Bison Oatmeal + Stout (yum!). We ordered mussels in whit bier with chorizo and the + caprese salad and both were very good. They also have servers come + to the small tables around the bar, which was a pleasant surprise. The + womens room was very clean (huge plus!). It was quite busy there last + night, the parking lot was full and the bar area was full. If they were to + ask me one thing to change the only thing I could come up with would + be to list the draft and bottled beers by style instead of a jumbled list + and keep the list current. --["DeniseElliott"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-02-01 08:47:44'' [[nbsp]] Very excited about this new place. The beer selection is the best in town, with the possible exception of the Old Toad. The decor in the main section (near the bar) is nice. My only gripes: 1) the secondary seating section is very sterile and uncomfortable, like a diner--Old Toad kills on this front; 2) they were out of half the beers on their list last time I went, and hadn't posted which ones they still had. I imagine this will improve as they get a better sense of their popularity. --["OwenThompson"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-26 18:53:33'' [[nbsp]] Had dinner here Friday night. Once again, the beer selection is pretty good. I am a draft beer person and the selection could have been better, the bottled beer selection was great. + I had a Cuban sandwich that was excellent but my wife had the special of the night portobello mushroom sandwich and it was way, way too much bread, roll actually, and a very small mushroom. It was tasty she said but disappointing none the less. It was the special after all and it just was not special. However, we will be back. --["HenriettaRob"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-24 14:04:26'' [[nbsp]] I've visited on a couple of occasions now, and it's always been excellent. Whereas you can't sample the bottled beers and ales, you can get samples of anything on tap. I've gone with friends each time, and the food that's come out has always met our expectations. I'm not sure what other folks have experienced with bad food, but it hasn't happened to me yet. + + In all fairness, I have not gone on an extremely busy night (i.e. Friday or Saturday). Perhaps it's different then -- but I enjoy going on the "off nights." --["RyanShepard"]

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- Tap and Mallet is a beer-themed ["Bars" bar] that opened up in November 2007 in the location of the original ["MacGregor's"] in the ["South Wedge"] area of Rochester. It is owned by Joe McBane, who is the former manager of ["The Old Toad"]. Unlike ["The Old Toad"], The Tap and Mallet is not an English-style pub, instead it is fashioned in a more upscale, contemporary look. The bar features a wide variety of beer (one such beer is McBane's bitter, an excellent session beer made specifically for The Tap and Mallet by ["Custom BrewCrafters"]) with upwards of 20 tap lines as well as a "beer engine" for cask or "real ale." The selection changes frequently, and features not only domestic micro brews, but also European, namely Belgian, varieties.	+ Tap and Mallet is a beer-themed ["Bars" bar] that opened up in November 2007 in the location of the original ["MacGregor's"] in the ["South Wedge"] area of Rochester. It is owned by Joe McBane, who is the former manager of ["The Old Toad"]. Unlike ["The Old Toad"], The Tap and Mallet is not an English-style pub, instead it is fashioned in a more upscale, contemporary look. The bar also features the works of local artists with selections rotated periodically. The bar features a wide variety of beer (one such beer is McBane's bitter, an excellent session beer made specifically for The Tap and Mallet by ["Custom BrewCrafters"]) with upwards of 20 tap lines as well as a "beer engine" for cask or "real ale." The selection changes frequently, and features not only domestic micro brews, but also European, namely Belgian, varieties.

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JoeLee — 2008-01-17T15:06:54Z

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- Tap and Mallet is a beer-themed ["Bars" bar] that opened up in November 2007 in the location of the original ["MacGregor's"] in the ["South Wedge"] area of Rochester. It is owned by Joe McBane, who is the former manager of ["The Old Toad"]. Unlike ["The Old Toad"], The Tap and Mallet is not an English-style pub, instead it is fashioned in a more upscale, contemporary look. The bar features a wide variety of beer with upwards of 20 tap lines as well as a "beer engine" for cask or "real ale" (one such beer is McBane's bitter, an excellent session beer made specifically for The Tap and Mallet by ["Custom BrewCrafters"]). The selection changes frequently, and features not only domestic micro brews, but also European, namely Belgian, varieties.	+ Tap and Mallet is a beer-themed ["Bars" bar] that opened up in November 2007 in the location of the original ["MacGregor's"] in the ["South Wedge"] area of Rochester. It is owned by Joe McBane, who is the former manager of ["The Old Toad"]. Unlike ["The Old Toad"], The Tap and Mallet is not an English-style pub, instead it is fashioned in a more upscale, contemporary look. The bar features a wide variety of beer (one such beer is McBane's bitter, an excellent session beer made specifically for The Tap and Mallet by ["Custom BrewCrafters"]) with upwards of 20 tap lines as well as a "beer engine" for cask or "real ale." The selection changes frequently, and features not only domestic micro brews, but also European, namely Belgian, varieties.

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DarrenKemp — 2008-01-17T14:47:59Z

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JoeLee — 2008-01-16T21:26:40Z

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neilbardhan — 2008-01-11T16:12:55Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-05 18:37:38'' [[nbsp]] Went with friends. Beer selection is awesome, but unless you're an expert it’s overwhelming. I got frustrated and ordered wine. Descriptions on the menu or flights would help. The decor is nice except: The art (mug shots) is hideous... it creates a negative, cold vibe. And the red benches in the bar are extremely uncomfortable. The seats are narrow and there are no footrests so people kept sliding off. A deterrent when you want to cozy up and have a brew. Service: our waitress was a sweetheart. If everyone is as nice, I'd have no complaints. Food: chicken fingers were way too battered and super greasy but fries were good. Mussels were pretty good. Crab cakes were just okay. Overall: Food and beer is a tad pricier than other places, but the atmosphere is nice and beer excellent. Though parking in that hood is a pain in the arse so I'm not sure the draw of a good beer will bring me back. But give me a comfy seat, better art, and a good meal too? I probably would. --["DustyDusty"]

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RachelBlumenthal — 2008-01-05T22:51:18Z

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- ------ - ''2008-01-04 14:38:38'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Tap and Mallet for dinner with friends around 7pm on a Friday night just before Christmas. The place was full and quite lively, the beer selection extensive and I liked the decor. Because there was no seating system we had to lurk around the dining room waiting for people to finish their food. We did end up with a table, but not without some necessarily aggressive behavior on our part and some resentment from those people who also felt they deserved that table. This is not a good way to start a meal and I hope that the management will change the way they seat people on crowded nights. The burgers were good, but the ‘fresh frites’ were terrible (short and soggy). I ordered something called Diabalo Shrimp which was expensive and boring. I would recommend this place for beers and ‘bar food,’ but not for dining. --["ZahraLangford"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-04 14:38:38'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Tap and Mallet for dinner with friends around 7pm on a Friday night just before Christmas. The place was full and quite lively, the beer selection extensive and I liked the decor. Because there was no seating system we had to lurk around the dining room waiting for people to finish their food. We did end up with a table, but not without some necessarily aggressive behavior on our part and some resentment from those people who also felt they deserved that table. This is not a good way to start a meal and I hope that the management will change the way they seat people on crowded nights. The burgers were good, but the ‘fresh frites’ were terrible (short and soggy). I ordered something called Diabalo Shrimp which was expensive and boring. I would recommend this place for beers and ‘bar food,’ but not for dining. --["ZahraLangford"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-04 14:38:20'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Tap and Mallet for dinner with friends around 7pm on a Friday night just before Christmas. The place was full and quite lively, the beer selection extensive and I liked the decor. Because there was no seating system we had to lurk around the dining room waiting for people to finish their food. We did end up with a table, but not without some necessarily aggressive behavior on our part and some resentment from those people who also felt they deserved that table. This is not a good way to start a meal and I hope that the management will change the way they seat people on crowded nights. The burgers were good, but the ‘fresh frites’ were terrible (short and soggy). I ordered something called Diabalo Shrimp which was expensive and boring. I would recommend this place for beers and ‘bar food,’ but not for dining. --["ZahraLangford"]

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TomMaszerowski — 2007-12-22T23:24:09Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-22 10:38:26'' [[nbsp]] Went to Tap and M last night again, as always the beer was fantastic and the bartenders friendly and knowledgable. What they REALLY need to work on is service at the tables on the bar side. It's next to impossible to get a server to pay attention to you even if you have a tab with them. Could be a issue of not enough help but I'd recommend going to the bar to order things until they fix the wait issues. --["DarrenKemp"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-21 13:50:34'' [[nbsp]] I went last Friday for the first time. Great place! Sadly, too pricy to stick around for more than one drink, but worth the visit. I had Doc's Cider, which was great, and my boyfriend went with the bartender's beer recommendation and loved it. I'm going back tonight to try the food. + + They definitely need footstools, like others have suggested, and could also use a couple more tables to fill in the large, awkward space when you first walk in. Also, there was a seating shortage, even though it was only 8pm! --["ChelseaAllinger"]

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TomMaszerowski — 2007-12-20T01:25:22Z

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alexandergartley — 2007-12-14T17:15:36Z

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- ''2007-12-14 07:51:51'' [[nbsp]] Fourth time visiting yesterday (12/13/07). Had a light meal, goat - cheese tarts & frites, one pint of a pale ale (forgot the maker - Damn!). - Anyway, everything was great from the service on down. Five dollar - pints are a little hard on the pocketbook, but, oh well.	+ ''2007-12-14 07:51:51'' [[nbsp]] Fourth time visiting yesterday (12/13/07). Had a light meal, goat cheese tarts & frites, one pint of a pale ale (forgot the maker - Damn!). Anyway, everything was great from the service on down. Five dollar pints are a little hard on the pocketbook, but, oh well.
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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-14 07:51:51'' [[nbsp]] Fourth time visiting yesterday (12/13/07). Had a light meal, goat + cheese tarts & frites, one pint of a pale ale (forgot the maker - Damn!). + Anyway, everything was great from the service on down. Five dollar + pints are a little hard on the pocketbook, but, oh well. + + Earlier visits were equally delicious with only one disappointing meal, a + fish and chips (didn't come out hot), but it was at the end of the first + week, so I cut 'em some slack on that account. + + Tap line is great, with a nice variety of beers, though my favorite, the + Middle Ages IPA came and went too quickly. Hope they get it back. I'll + be back to see... --["MichaelBrisson"]

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TexasTransplant — 2007-12-11T22:33:50Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-11 17:33:50'' [[nbsp]] This bar is amazing. The bartenders are friendly and the service is ten-times better than the Toad. Beer is great-especially the McBane's bitter, specifically brewed for them. The pics creep me out but the seats are soooo comfortable; its like being cradled while drinkig beer. Ahh.... --["TexasTransplant"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-08 21:51:32'' [[nbsp]] Tap and Mallet scores high on many points: Great beer list, great decor, + plenty of parking in the neighborhood, great atmosphere. However, they + seem severely understaffed at times. The couple of times that I've been + there have been large gaps in the service while seated in the dining area. --["AlixHamilton"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-08 11:10:34'' [[nbsp]] Was there last night. Impressive selection of beers on tap and in bottles. The atmosphere inside was very conducive to good company and conversation. The bartender recommended the house ale. It was a very good recommendation. I have not had a meal yet at this tavern ,but from reading the prior posts, the reviews appear favorable. I spoke to one of the waiters. He anticipates the bar will open for lunch in next few months. --["MrPhil"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-07 15:58:32'' [[nbsp]] I live a few blocks away and I have been there several times with friends. The service is always good and so is the food. This could be our new hang-out. --["QuincyCat"]

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CathyYorio — 2007-12-01T23:31:55Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-01 19:31:55'' [[nbsp]] We had dinner Thursday for the first time. My husband was happy with the great beer selection. I like beer, but not when I'm eating-get too filled up. I had wine; not much of a selection but am waiting for more choices which I heard are coming. Had some soup- good- and a Cuban sandwich- excellent. My husband had a burger; he's a chef and he was happy. Agree that foot rests are needed for the chairs/table around the bar. I'm 5 feet and my legs dangled! Will definitely return. --["CathyYorio"]

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ReyTucker — 2007-12-01T04:15:23Z

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- ''2007-11-09 09:49:17'' [[nbsp]] Good stuff. Ample beer variety, tasty food, and a quality atmosphere. No televisions to be found. - - This is the sort of place that could really use a Beer Flight. :-) -rt - --["RyanTucker"]	+ ''2007-11-09 09:49:17'' [[nbsp]] Good stuff. Ample beer variety, tasty food, and a quality atmosphere. No televisions to be found. This is the sort of place that could really use a Beer Flight. :-) -rt --["RyanTucker"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-01 00:13:50'' [[nbsp]] One thing to keep in mind with this place: the beers will change frequently. The beer menu appears to be printed daily, and it's usually out of date within hours. Being the optimist I am, this means "carpe bibere" -- seize the beer! Drink now, for tomorrow, there'll be even more weird and wonderful beer on tap. That's why my wife is the designated driver. --["RyanTucker"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-26 10:29:50'' [[nbsp]] Visited on Sunday night. Driving by, we almost didn't stop because it looked closed. The lights are very dim, and there isn't any sort of lit "open" sign. + I'm glad we double checked! The beer selection there is great, and our bartender said that 5-10 of the taps get changed every single day. If you're worried about running out of different brews to try, I don't think that will be an issue here. + The staff was very knowledgeable about the selection, and had actually offered samples of three different beers to us before we finally made up our minds. The pricing is about on par for what you'd expect from a specialty bar - not your $2 pints, but it's also a far cry better than a Bud Light any day. I got to talk to the owner for a little bit, and he struck me as a very nice, knowledgeable, and sincere guy. Good luck to them! --["ChrisLeas"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-19 23:36:38'' [[nbsp]] Nice selection of beers. Our server knew the brews, and was able to discuss their character like a true beer-guy. He even used the term "session beer", which amused me (in a positive way). I liked the simple, hip-yet-unpretentious decor. Nice menu of classed-up pub food. My corned beef sandwich was a treat with nice thick chunks of corned beef. My only complaint is that now I will have to choose between here and ["The Old Toad" The Toad]. --["EastSideStephen"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-18 23:30:04'' [[nbsp]] Guess we should have had a wiki meetup there last night, since we were there, too. Had a couple of good beers and a great crabcake appetizer. This place has real potential. --["RottenChester"]

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AlAbonado — 2007-11-18T16:26:13Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-18 12:26:13'' [[nbsp]] Stopped in last night, and sat up at the bar. The place has an impressive selection of draft and bottled beers, although I do think Old Toad still has them beat for selection. I had the hummus with tortilla chips, which was great, tasty and smooth. The staff seemed green, but attentive and friendly. I definitely plan to comeback. --["AlAbonado"]

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TomMaszerowski — 2007-11-18T15:50:54Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-18 11:50:54'' [[nbsp]] Great sandwiches! We stopped in for a beer last night and stayed for the food. They had a Brooklyn Brewing ale on hand pump along with their array of drafts and bottled beers. Decor is still a bit sparse. Service was good, despite it being a packed house, but you could tell they're still working out the kinks. This could be a regular stop for us in the future. --["TomMaszerowski"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-17 08:24:03'' [[nbsp]] I love the rotating selection of beer. I went on Wednesday for the first time and came back yesterday and found they had five beers replaced with new ones. You have to try the Bangers and Mash. The sausage is the bar's own recipe custom made by Skip's consisting of veal and pork with a few other herbs blended in. It is very tasty and the freshest tasting sausage I have had in a long time. The mash potatoes and the awesome gravy is just like your mum made it!!! --["DabeernFooddude"]

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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-11-15T14:37:39Z

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- ''2007-11-08 11:29:16'' [[nbsp]] As promised, my friends and I checked out the tap and mallet last night. First of all, the beer selection is incredible, and the beer is poured perfectly (temperature was perfect as well, you can feel the cold emanating from the taps!). I had the house beer (McBanes Bitter, made by [Rohrbach]) and it was excellent. We tried a tart appetizer and it was tasty as well (pretty small portionwise). The crowd is very mixed, definitely more "South Ave" then "East Ave" (at least on a Wednesday night). ...Continued below... --["DarrenKemp"] - ------ - ''2007-11-08 11:29:53'' [[nbsp]] The decor left a lot to be desired, the booths in the seperate seating area looked like they were taken from Tahous, and the front bar area, outside of the bar itself (which is nicely done) is very stale and undecorated. Beer prices were a bit high, but tolerable considering the excellent selection and quality. The rest of the food menu looked tasty and relatively reasonable for upscale bar fare. Note that they currently have no liquor and a very limited wine selection. I assume this is a temporary situation as the place just opened (the decor as well). I'll definitely be back. --["DarrenKemp"]	+ ''2007-11-08 11:29:16'' [[nbsp]] As promised, my friends and I checked out the tap and mallet last night. First of all, the beer selection is incredible, and the beer is poured perfectly (temperature was perfect as well, you can feel the cold emanating from the taps!). I had the house beer (McBanes Bitter, made by [Rohrbachs]) and it was excellent. We tried a tart appetizer and it was tasty as well (pretty small portionwise). The crowd is very mixed, definitely more "["South Avenue" South Ave]" then "["East Ave"]" (at least on a Wednesday night). The decor left a lot to be desired, the booths in the seperate seating area looked like they were taken from ["Nick Tahou's" Tahous], and the front bar area, outside of the bar itself (which is nicely done) is very stale and undecorated. Beer prices were a bit high, but tolerable considering the excellent selection and quality. The rest of the food menu looked tasty and relatively reasonable for upscale bar fare. Note that they currently have no liquor and a very limited wine selection. I assume this is a temporary situation as the place just opened (the decor as well). I'll definitely be back. --["DarrenKemp"]
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- ''2007-11-08 18:43:47'' [[nbsp]] And some positive comments: The beer selection was stellar and the barkeeps served each beer in the proper style of glass. I had a gorgeous tripel, a smooth chocolate stout, and interesting sample of the banana bread beer. I was also impressed by the musical selections; I heard Neutral Milk Hotel while I was there and was mightily pleased. The mellow, loungey color scheme and the portraits of ennui certainly suited the mood and created an atmosphere I could have enjoyed for many hours. It reminded me of both Mex and Lux, two of my favored spots in town. --["MariahBetz"]	+ ''2007-11-08 18:43:47'' [[nbsp]] And some positive comments: The beer selection was stellar and the barkeeps served each beer in the proper style of glass. I had a gorgeous tripel, a smooth chocolate stout, and interesting sample of the banana bread beer. I was also impressed by the musical selections; I heard Neutral Milk Hotel while I was there and was mightily pleased. The mellow, loungey color scheme and the portraits of ennui certainly suited the mood and created an atmosphere I could have enjoyed for many hours. It reminded me of both ["Mex"] and ["Lux"], two of my favored spots in town. --["MariahBetz"]
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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-11-15T14:31:05Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-15 10:31:05'' [[nbsp]] As many people have already said, the beer selection was excellent--I had a Doc's Hard Cider and a Unibroue Fin du Monde, and both were very good and served in appropriate glasses. We had a table of probably 12 or more people that kept growing as the night went on, and the server managed us as best as he could. There were some mix-ups with food orders, but they were corrected and/or comped, so everything worked out. The food was decent--better than typical bar food. I was happy with my fish and chips. The decor was pretty nice. I'll definitely be back. --["RachelBlumenthal"]

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RocLover — 2007-11-15T13:40:36Z

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- ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. This is is new place. --["RocLover"]	+ ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. This is his new place. --["RocLover"]

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- ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. his is is new place. --["RocLover"]	+ ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. This is is new place. --["RocLover"]

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RocLover — 2007-11-15T13:39:19Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-15 09:39:19'' [[nbsp]] A very nice joint. Beer selection is amazing. Oh, and that "guy from the Old Toad" -- that's Joe McBane. his is is new place. --["RocLover"]

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ZedOmega — 2007-11-14T15:35:26Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-14 11:35:26'' [[nbsp]] Went last night around 6pm. What a great looking place! They have 1 cask ale tap and 30 draft taps. Excellent selection of both draft and bottled beer. Hung out at the bar for about half an hour and then moved into the dining room for food. Beer and food were both excellent. I’ve been waiting in great anticipation for this place to open and can definitely see myself going there regularly. My only complaint is about the bar stools. They could do with some padding. After 15 minutes of sitting on the wood-slat seat my butt was sore. Regardless I wish Joe and Casey great success! --["ZedOmega"]

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EllenKelsey — 2007-11-14T15:19:12Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-14 11:19:12'' [[nbsp]] When I arrived at 7:30pm on Tuesday the place was full - only a couple tables were available and only a few stools left at the bar. It looked like many patrons were eating dinner, though we stuck to an appetizer (mussels) and drinks. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable though they did not have enough servers on. I hope Tap and Mallet does not end up going the way of the Old Toad which is know for its poor service because it has a lot going for it. --["EllenKelsey"]

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EllenKelsey — 2007-11-14T15:15:45Z

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EllenKelsey — 2007-11-14T15:15:25Z

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-13T14:34:33Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-13 10:34:33'' [[nbsp]] Note that the "nick tahous" style booths I had mentioned earlier have been replaced with something much nicer. As I said I expected it was a temporary situation given that they had just opened. Given the beer selection this place has I would probably come back if there was a dirt floor and a leaky ceiling. --["DarrenKemp"]

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benmargolis — 2007-11-13T02:08:34Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-12 22:08:34'' [[nbsp]] Great beer selection, friendly service, each beer served in its own glass... Booths are definitely not the style of Nick Tahous (as a previous commenter mentioned)... The manager from the Old Toad was behind the bar, and I think he has something to do with this new venture. I will be back multiple times. --["BenMargolis"]

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- Wedge. Bar tenders were great, my friend hated her beer so they gave - her a new one and I noticed they were allowing people to taste new - beers. The space has potential but it is pretty bare right now. There - are some really weird art pieces hanging up across from the bar but - they did make for some good conversation points. I will definitely be - back. --["FattyFatFat"]	+ Wedge. Bar tenders were great, my friend hated her beer so they gave her a new one and I noticed they were allowing people to taste new beers. The space has potential but it is pretty bare right now. There are some really weird art pieces hanging up across from the bar but they did make for some good conversation points. I will definitely be back. + --["FattyFatFat"]

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FattyFatFat — 2007-11-12T00:32:26Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-11 20:32:26'' [[nbsp]] I was there last night. Clientele seems to be Old Toad meets the South + Wedge. Bar tenders were great, my friend hated her beer so they gave + her a new one and I noticed they were allowing people to taste new + beers. The space has potential but it is pretty bare right now. There + are some really weird art pieces hanging up across from the bar but + they did make for some good conversation points. I will definitely be + back. --["FattyFatFat"]

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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-11-09T21:50:15Z

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georgebluth — 2007-11-09T14:43:31Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-09 10:43:31'' [[nbsp]] Went here Thursday night after work. This place is awesome. I like the look of the inside, it feels classy. The beer selection was pretty incredible. And the fact that its gonna rotate makes it even better. Had the corned beef sandwich which they make with thick cut beef brisket. That thing was outstanding. The Mcbanes Bitter is also an excellent suprise. I wasnt expecting much from it but ordered a second I liked it so much. Best beer bar in Rochester, hands down. --["GeorgeBluth"]

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ReyTucker — 2007-11-09T13:49:17Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-09 09:49:17'' [[nbsp]] Good stuff. Ample beer variety, tasty food, and a quality atmosphere. No televisions to be found. + + This is the sort of place that could really use a Beer Flight. :-) -rt + --["RyanTucker"]

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MariahBetz — 2007-11-08T22:43:47Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-08 18:43:47'' [[nbsp]] And some positive comments: The beer selection was stellar and the barkeeps served each beer in the proper style of glass. I had a gorgeous tripel, a smooth chocolate stout, and interesting sample of the banana bread beer. I was also impressed by the musical selections; I heard Neutral Milk Hotel while I was there and was mightily pleased. The mellow, loungey color scheme and the portraits of ennui certainly suited the mood and created an atmosphere I could have enjoyed for many hours. It reminded me of both Mex and Lux, two of my favored spots in town. --["MariahBetz"]

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MariahBetz — 2007-11-08T22:33:55Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-08 18:33:55'' [[nbsp]] I was in on Tuesday and had a ball! A few tips for the owners: Install lots of hooks around the bar (important for jackets, scarfs and purses), add foot rests around the tall bar tables, open up areas in between taps so your bartenders don't have to reach over them, add tea candles or recessed lighting on the wall behind the bar (a hidden rope light works wonders for ambient lighting), and remind the bartenders to offer food menus to people sitting at the bar. --["MariahBetz"]

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MariahBetz — 2007-11-08T21:00:14Z

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SaraChristine — 2007-11-08T16:34:59Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-08 12:34:59'' [[nbsp]] We went here last night also! It does look half decorated, but I'm assuming that will change once they get up and running. I saw artwork on the floor waiting to be hung. I'm not much of a beer person myself, but my boyfriend was really impressed with the selection. (I had the hard cider on tap, which was delicious.) I liked how friendly the service was and that they let him try a few to see which he wanted to order. Good thing, cause it was expensive and it would have sucked to order a beer that you didn't end up liking. The menu looked like it had decent prices, but we didn't eat. The bartender mentioned that in the future, they plan to have beer tasting events and possibly specials, which would really make the trip worthwhile. All in all, it's really nice, but a little on the expensive side for a normal trip out. Definitly a place for a "special treat" though! --["SaraChristine"]

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-08T15:29:53Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-08 11:29:53'' [[nbsp]] The decor left a lot to be desired, the booths in the seperate seating area looked like they were taken from Tahous, and the front bar area, outside of the bar itself (which is nicely done) is very stale and undecorated. Beer prices were a bit high, but tolerable considering the excellent selection and quality. The rest of the food menu looked tasty and relatively reasonable for upscale bar fare. Note that they currently have no liquor and a very limited wine selection. I assume this is a temporary situation as the place just opened (the decor as well). I'll definitely be back. --["DarrenKemp"]

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-08T15:29:16Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-08 11:29:16'' [[nbsp]] As promised, my friends and I checked out the tap and mallet last night. First of all, the beer selection is incredible, and the beer is poured perfectly (temperature was perfect as well, you can feel the cold emanating from the taps!). I had the house beer (McBanes Bitter, made by [Rohrbach]) and it was excellent. We tried a tart appetizer and it was tasty as well (pretty small portionwise). The crowd is very mixed, definitely more "South Ave" then "East Ave" (at least on a Wednesday night). ...Continued below... --["DarrenKemp"]

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alexandergartley — 2007-11-07T18:34:59Z

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badfish — 2007-11-07T18:32:11Z

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- Apparently this is what will open where MacGregor's used to be on Gregory Street in the South Wedge. It is not open yet as far as I know, I think they have had delays are and shooting for about November 10th. If you have any details, please fill them in!	+ A new beer-themed bar in Rochester, if you have visited, please fill us in.

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DaveMahon — 2007-11-07T17:50:04Z

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-07T15:07:24Z

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- ''2007-11-07 11:05:37'' [[nbsp]] So far [beer advocate reviews http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1133940] look good, will be checking this place out this week and will post a review. --["DarrenKemp"]	+ ''2007-11-07 11:05:37'' [[nbsp]] So far [http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1133940 reviews] look good, will be checking this place out this week and will post a review. --["DarrenKemp"]

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DarrenKemp — 2007-11-07T15:05:37Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-07 11:05:37'' [[nbsp]] So far [beer advocate reviews http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/1133940] look good, will be checking this place out this week and will post a review. --["DarrenKemp"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-06 20:25:25'' [[nbsp]] Drove by tonight, didn't have time to stop in, but it was open. --["DavidPausch"]

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AlexTong — 2007-10-31T15:43:16Z

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	+ ------ + ''2007-10-31 11:43:16'' [[nbsp]] nice pic, looks like it came from my site : ) --["AlexTong"]

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peteb — 2007-10-30T19:32:47Z

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badfish — 2007-10-29T14:36:50Z

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badfish — 2007-10-29T14:34:53Z

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badfish — 2007-10-29T14:32:48Z

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