Brewery Profile

Aurora Brewing Company - Rochester

A restored old farmhouse in Bushnell’s Basin gives Aurora Brewing Company’s Rochester location a different feel from many taprooms in the wider Rochester-area beer scene. Visitors are not walking into a production floor or warehouse-style bar; this site functions as a dedicated taproom for the brewery’s beers. The setting is part of the visit: farmhouse rooms provide indoor seating, while the property sits beside the Erie Canal in Pittsford. A first-time guest can expect a local beer stop with a relaxed canal-side atmosphere rather than a high-volume downtown bar. Freshly brewed beers are the main draw, with wine and cocktails available for people in the group who are not drinking beer.

Travelers exploring this part of Monroe County often build days around the Erie Canal, nearby village centers, bike paths, and casual outdoor stops. A visit here fits that pattern because the taproom connects a brewery visit with a canal setting. Regional beer travelers may be looking for the kinds of styles common at upstate New York taprooms, such as hop-forward ales, lighter beers, or seasonal pours, but the exact lineup is something to confirm at the bar on the day of a visit. The experience is less about a single advertised beer and more about sampling what the brewery is serving in its Rochester taproom. Regular live music also makes the space useful for visitors who want to turn a beer stop into a longer evening without leaving the property.

For practical planning, the Rochester taproom maintains service seven days a week. Seating includes indoor areas in the farmhouse and an outdoor covered deck patio with Adirondack chairs and a gas fire pit. There is also a Tapshack near the canal waterfront, where patrons can drink beer at picnic tables under the trees. Groups with mixed drink preferences should note that the taproom serves wine and cocktails in addition to beer. Because music programming and the day’s pours can vary, the taproom is the place to confirm what is available when you arrive or before making a dedicated trip. The canal-side layout makes weather and seating preferences worth considering, especially for visitors hoping to spend time outside.

Aurora Brewing Company operates its Rochester location within a restored old farmhouse situated in Bushnell’s Basin, Pittsford, adjacent to the Erie Canal. This site functions as a dedicated taproom for the brewery's production, serving freshly brewed beers alongside wine and cocktails. Seating options include indoor space within the farmhouse structure and an outdoor covered deck patio equipped with Adirondack chairs and a gas fire pit. Additionally, the location features a "Tapshack" positioned near the canal waterfront, offering beers to patrons utilizing picnic tables under the trees. The Rochester taproom maintains service seven days a week and regularly hosts live music events.

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604 Pittsford Victor Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534, USA, Pittsford, New York, 14534

Website: https://www.brewaurora.com/

Hours: Tu 12:00-20:00, We 12:00-20:00, Th 12:00-20:00, Fr 12:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-19:00