
Craft Beverage Trail
Itinerary overview: Whether you come for the wine, the sheer getaway or both, you’ll discover so much more! Exhilarating vistas, culinary specialties and a welcoming spirit will greet you around every corner. Stay one night. Stay for a week. We’ve put together 41 miles of the region’s most unique and successful wineries. Pair them with shopping, golf, boating, culture or relaxation or out and out pampering—it’s all here.
Rohrbach Brewing Company (Rochester)
With two locations, this is Rochester’s original craft brewery. Brewpub and restaurant on Buffalo Road pairs fine ales and lagers with scrumptious food. The Beer Hall and Wood-Fired Kitchen on Railroad Street features locally-sourced ingredients from the neighboring Rochester Public Market.
The Lost Borough Brewing Company (Rochester)
A microbrewery of exceptional creativity. Craft beers , some edgy are alive with vintage flavor. Try their signature Space Nugget Double IPA.
Black Button Distilling (Rochester)
Featuring Bourbon, Bespoke Bourbon Cream, gin and moonshine spirits along with tastings, craft cocktails and distillery tours.
Swift Water Brewing (Rochester)
A front and center brewery where beer is always crafted from natural ingredients. Enjoy signature Swiftwater IPA on a 70-foot long bar. Interior and bar are highlighted with walnut.
Complement these Rochester breweries and distillery with nearby attractions. For art enthusiasts, there’s the Memorial Art Gallery and Artisan Works. Prefer photography? There’s the George Eastman Museum and City Image Photography. For film, there’s the iconic Little Theater. Want live entertainment? Check for performances by the highly-acclaimed Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra or the intimate Geva Theatre. There are also fantastic festivals throughout the warmer months, great sports venues and a couple wonderful spas.
CB Craft Brewers (Honeoye Falls)
Home to Caged Alpha Monkey IPA, this brewery offers a spacious tasting room. Sample from 26 ever-changing beers. Gourmet burgers, mac’n cheese and “Sunday Funday” brunch with beer cocktails served in the on-site Goblet Tavern. Live music and tours every Saturday.
Honeoye Falls Distillery (Honeoye Falls)
Authentic small-batch distillery with an on-site cocktail lounge and kitchen. Crisp and smooth spirits with complex and savory flavor. Try the signature Devil’s Bathtub Gin. Delicious entrees and appetizers from locally-grown ingredients
Complement these establishments with shopping at Marketplace or ; golf within 15 kilometers includes Wild Wood Country Club, Farview Golf Course, Lima Golf & Country Club and Parkview Fairways; a relaxing walk through Mendon Ponds Park or a horse back ride at Liberty Stables in Bloomfield.
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Brew & Brats (Bristol)
Located in a 170-year old carriage barn 3 miles south of Bristol Mountain. Savor our craft beer partnered with a choice of 6 Artisan Meats’ brats including their signature winemaker’s sausage. Free live music Friday and Saturday nights
Complement this brewery with Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, golf at Reservoir Creek, Bristol Harbour; or hike one of the wildlife paths at Cumming Nature Center.
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Young Lion Brewing Co. (Canandaigua)
This brewery was born from craft beer lovers and looks out over Kershaw Park and Canandaigua Lake. Pull up a stool and enjoy a pint of their signature Young Lion IPA.
Naked Dove Brewing Company (Canandaigua)
Utilizing the best ingredients and strict quality standards for locally brewed world-class beers. These draft beers are available in over 200 fine bars in the Finger Lakes Region. On-site tasting room.
Complement these breweries with a tour of Sonnenberg Gardens, Rose Hill Mansion or the Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum; rent a bike at RV&E Bike & Skate and explore the village or scenic byways; enjoy a casual swim at Kershaw Park; kayak or paddleboard; boat rentals and tours; golf at CenterPointe Golf Club, Pheasant Golf Links or Ravenwood; or simply shop beautiful Main Street, Canandaigua.
Rootstock Ciderworks (Williamson)
Hard cider direct from the apple orchards on a 4th generation family farm in a grand room or on the terrace. Choose from 10 different award-winning ciders extending from dry to sweet. Also, try our gold award-winning Tree Vodka, distilled entirely from homegrown apples.
Embark Craft Ciderworks (Williamson)
A continually growing selection of ciders and hard ciders made from all-natural ingredients, taking advantage of the unique flavor of several apple varieties.
Complement these ciderworks with a picnic excursion at Chimney Bluffs State Park; little fishing; hiking or biking; golf at Ontario Country Club, Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club or The Golf Club at Blue Heron Hills; or shop local products and antiques.
Knucklehead Craft Brewery (Webster)
Known as the “Cheers” of Webster. Features 5 flagship beers, rotating seasonal brews and regional wines and ciders. Farm-to-table food. Live music on Friday nights. Check out our themed events.
Complement this brewery with a relaxing stroll along the shores of Lake Ontario at Webster Park or Durand Eastman Park; golf at Eagle Vale Golf Club or Shadow Lake Golf and Racquet Club; enjoy professional sports; canoe or kayak at BayCreek Paddling Center; rent a bike at Towpath Bike or Tryon Bike and ride one of the scenic area bicycle trails; or enjoy Rochester’s port recreational area.
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Featured Destinations
Rohrbach Brewing Company (Rochester)
With two locations, this is Rochester’s original craft brewery. Brewpub and restaurant on Buffalo Road pairs fine ales and lagers with scrumptious food. The Beer Hall and Wood-Fired Kitchen on Railroad Street features locally-sourced ingredients from the neighboring Rochester Public Market.
Lost Borough Brewing (Rochester)
A microbrewery of exceptional creativity. Craft beers, some edgy are alive with vintage flavor. Try their signature Space Nugget Double IPA.
Swift Water Brewing (Rochester)
A front and center brewery where beer is always crafted from natural ingredients. Enjoy signature Swiftwater IPA on a 70-foot long bar. Interior and bar are highlighted with walnut.
Black Button Distilling (Rochester)
Featuring Bourbon, Bespoke Bourbon Cream, gin and moonshine spirits along with tastings, craft cocktails and distillery tours.
CB Craft Brewers (Honeoye Falls)
Home to Caged Alpha Monkey IPA, this brewery offers a spacious tasting room. Sample from 26 ever-changing beers. Gourmet burgers, mac’n cheese and “Sunday Funday” brunch with beer cocktails served in the on-site Goblet Tavern. Live music and tours every Saturday.
Honeoye Falls Distillery (Honeoye Falls)
Authentic small-batch distillery with an on-site cocktail lounge and kitchen. Crisp and smooth spirits with complex and savory flavor. Try the signature Devil’s Bathtub Gin. Delicious entrees and appetizers from locally-grown ingredients.
Young Lion Brewing Co. (Canandaigua)
This brewery was born from craft beer lovers and looks out over Kershaw Park and Canandaigua Lake. Pull up a stool and enjoy a pint of their signature Young Lion IPA.
Brew & Brats (Bristol)
Located in a 170-year old carriage barn 3 miles south of Bristol Mountain. Savor our craft beer partnered with a choice of 6 Artisan Meats’ brats including their signature winemaker’s sausage. Free live music Friday and Saturday nights
Naked Dove Brewing Company (Canandaigua)
Utilizing the best ingredients and strict quality standards for locally brewed world-class beers. These draft beers are available in over 200 fine bars in the Finger Lakes Region. On-site tasting room.
Rootstock Ciderworks (Williamson)
Hard cider direct from the apple orchards on a 4th generation family farm in a grand room or on the terrace. Choose from 10 different award-winning ciders extending from dry to sweet. Also, try our gold award-winning Tree Vodka, distilled entirely from homegrown apples.
Embark Craft Ciderworks (Williamson)
A continually growing selection of ciders and hard ciders made from all-natural ingredients, taking advantage of the unique flavor of several apple varieties.
Knucklehead Craft Brewery (Webster)
Known as the “Cheers” of Webster. Features 5 flagship beers, rotating seasonal brews and regional wines and ciders. Farm-to-table food. Live music on Friday nights. Check out our themed events.