Thirsty's is what every bar aspires to be. Some places have it, but most do not. There's something special about a tavern that welcomes all, with no pretensions allowed or necessary. The patrons and bartenders accept strangers and regulars, remember your name, and will treat you with dignity. The crowd is mind-boggling eclectic and people from all walks of life enter the building with no signage at 8 State Street in Pittsford.
I spent an afternoon solo and an evening accompanied by my wife at Thirsty's after flying into Rochester from Milwaukee. By the night's end, I hugged the owner and his wife, met the bartender's dad, and felt like I lived in Pittsford my whole life. Thirsty's has an aura that's impossible to replicate. Go and join the...
Read moreVisited this bar because it was my dad's old drinking hole back in the day. Though it still has some old school charm, it's mostly redecorated, and they've brought it a couple of dart boards and a golf game.
I only had drinks here, but the bar staff is kind and serves you up pretty quickly. They have a good selection of beers, but most of the crowd was ordering vodka and Fresca.
There's some bar seating and there's a large outdoor area in the back with some seating as well. You can smoke out back which is hard to find these days.
The crowd here gets pretty wild with a lot of drunk chick's puking. The bathrooms are gross and not...
Read moreAtmosphere is always warm and welcoming. Food is delicious! Cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and one of the best I've had in years.
Dividers in place and everyone appeared to be wearing masks as required. Even while engaging with customers, the manager, Brent was constantly aware of making sure areas were wiped down and clean. Great food, great time, great staff. TV had Cheers ... Pittsford...
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