Beer selection is fairly decent unless you are a total snob. The music was nothing but punk all night when I was there. The music selection could very well change anyone's opinion of a place from bad to good or vice versa. I happen to like punk but I understand it isn't for everyone.
The place is set up with a small dance floor and stage on one half with a bar on the other. It seems that live music and DJ music is a fairly common occurrence so if you are interested in a low key affair plan accordingly and call ahead to see if there is music planned.
There is a small menu of food available which strangely is meatball-centric. It was pretty good and relatively inexpensive but not the usual bar food experience.
Overall I can see why the Skylark is well liked. It is kind of weird but if you aren't above that type of thing you...
   Read more05/15/2021
My friends and I came in for a drink around 10:45.
My one friend grabbed a stool and the bartender, didn't catch the name, stocky dude with light hair wearing a trucker had rudely barked "you can't move the stools they're there for a reason"
A few minutes later after he did his best to take the drink orders with hostility; we sit at a table. Another guy takes the stool and moves it to literally where we were standing and he says nothing to them; and goes back to look long at his phone. Trash tier service and I'm surprised this dude even has a job.
Definitely gonna be letting my friends know about the rudeness...
   Read moreSkylark is one the coolest bars in Rochester! They have a unique interior that is reminiscent of a classic kind of bar, and the staff here is great.
The food at Skylark is amazing so be sure to try some meat balls(so good!) And every other item the menu offers has great flavors and never disappoints.
Skylark has great things to look at on the walls, as they feature showings of work from local artists every few months, and it's all for sale!
Skylark also has a stage and offers live music sometimes, so be sure to check the schedule if you're looking for...
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