Bills fan since 87 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Wife and I have been in Rochester around 9 years but have rented that whole time in East Rochester. We recently bought a house on the edge of Greece, off Britton road. I had asked the board a while back what are some good Bills bars that had a solid game day pro Bills crowd that went above the others and got turned onto the Bills Backer gathering at Pittsford pub. Just a great scene for the Patriots Saturday game and the playoff game last year, albeit losses. So now I ask what's the spot in Greece. I know all bars will have Bills fans but what bars in the area are a cut above? I realise things will be a little different based on the pandemic. Go Bills, I'll be cheering from a new place later this month! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 It's not quite Greece, but just across the Genesee, in West Irondequoit, you've got Murph's:https://www.facebook.com/Murphsirondequoitpub/ Excellent wings, and enough screens that no seat has a bad view. Great atmosphere, and family friendly. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, Special K said: I knew something like this was coming, I just didn't expect it in response #2. Well done 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Bathtub Billy's on W. Ridge between Mt. Read and Dewey Ave. Huge sports bar with decent food. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Unrelated but we had some tough battles against Greece's Pop Warner team back in the day 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 There's a great spot in Athens called Football Fanatics Cafe I can recommend. If you are close to Thessaloniki or Corinth there are sports bars there too that cater to NFL football. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Bills fan since 87 said: I knew something like this was coming, I just didn't expect it in response #2. Well done I heard Thermistocles is a huge Bills fan. King Leonids was too until well, you know. Oh, and Xerxes is a Pats fan. Figures. I hate that God King. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: I heard Thermistocles is a huge Bills fan. King Leonids was too until well, you know. Oh, and Xerxes is a Pats fan. Figures. I hate that God King. Never forget the greatest of Greek philosophers, Testicles. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BLUES Brothers Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Welcome to the west side sir! The Retreat in N. Greece has done a great job with Bills games, they promote it on FB too. TC Hooligan's has a lot of TVs and wood fired pizza (I suggest the Ferrari Pizza - very spicy). Bathtub Billy's was THE go to place but haven't been in a while - sure it is still a lot of fun. Go Bills! By the way - check out Turning Point Park (off Boxart St) it isn't that far from your area and they built a boardwalk that goes over the water - pretty cool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Special K said: Sad how they let the place go.., 2 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: I heard Thermistocles is a huge Bills fan. King Leonids was too until well, you know. Oh, and Xerxes is a Pats fan. Figures. I hate that God King. Xerxes! What a jerxes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Special K said: But have you read the reviews for this place? Crappy wings, no parking, and too breezy. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Bubba Gump said: Bathtub Billy's on W. Ridge between Mt. Read and Dewey Ave. Huge sports bar with decent food. Second the Tub. Haven't been up there in awhile but I always thought The Distillery on West Ridge was solid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I vote for Bathtub Billy's as well. Great divey feel. Romigs will probably be good too, but I think its a Raiders bar when they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, The BLUES Brothers said: Welcome to the west side sir! The Retreat in N. Greece has done a great job with Bills games, they promote it on FB too. TC Hooligan's has a lot of TVs and wood fired pizza (I suggest the Ferrari Pizza - very spicy). Bathtub Billy's was THE go to place but haven't been in a while - sure it is still a lot of fun. Go Bills! By the way - check out Turning Point Park (off Boxart St) it isn't that far from your area and they built a boardwalk that goes over the water - pretty cool. Sounds good! Thanks for the suggestions and the welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Isn't every bar in the Rochester area a Bills bar? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Bo Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 The Retreat is far better than Bathtub Billy's...food is great and a ton of TV's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Land Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Ned Flanders said: Second the Tub. Haven't been up there in awhile but I always thought The Distillery on West Ridge was solid. The Distillery on West Ridge Closed for good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 just stay on the east side. you're welcome. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, Halloween Land said: The Distillery on West Ridge Closed for good Dang, victim of Covid/economy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: I heard Thermistocles is a huge Bills fan. King Leonids was too until well, you know. Oh, and Xerxes is a Pats fan. Figures. I hate that God King. I've heard he used to watch the games with Hitler, but stopped as Hitler would just get too intense and excited while watching. Made him nervous one game when the Bills lost and Hitler blamed him for the loss and threatened to attack Greece. I do miss Hitlers presence here on 2BD, always enjoyed his posts. Edited September 9, 2020 by Ed_Formerly_of_Roch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloBillsFanFromItaly Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 As a European guy, reading this topic I was like "man, he will never find a Bills bar in Greece, what is he thinking???". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 hours ago, eball said: But have you read the reviews for this place? Crappy wings, no parking, and too breezy. But they have great Gyro's and Souvlaki. The place may be breezy but it feels good with a cold Mythos beer on a hot day. The parking sucks but they have plenty of Uber drivers in the area for when people start pounding the Ouzo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, teef said: just stay on the east side. you're welcome. Had to buy a place I could afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Land Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Ned Flanders said: Dang, victim of Covid/economy? I believe so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) On 9/9/2020 at 8:53 AM, PromoTheRobot said: Isn't every bar in the Rochester area a Bills bar? Some are better and more lively Bills crowds than others. I've been in some where you'd barely know the Bills were playing. Edited September 23, 2020 by Bills fan since 87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Isn't every bar in the Rochester area a Bills bar? Believe it or not no. There is actually a fish bar somewhere, and a few raiders bars. I was in the fish bar once years ago, but never went again. Don't even remember the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigvinny Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I second The Retreat. Great people. Great food. Lots of TV's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Halloween Land said: I believe so Went and looked at some of their Google reviews, seemed the place started to go south since I was last there a couple of years ago. Sad to see though, as when we're in town, we usually stay at the Residence Inn right across the parking lot and the Greece Distillery was a good, close source for wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: I've heard he used to watch the games with Hitler, but stopped as Hitler would just get too intense and excited while watching. Made him nervous one game when the Bills lost and Hitler blamed him for the loss and threatened to attack Greece. I do miss Hitlers presence here on 2BD, always enjoyed his posts. I wonder if anyone ever did one of those 'Hitler reacts...' videos for when the Bills drafted Josh Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, teef said: just stay on the east side. you're welcome. I second this advice. I only mentioned Bathtub because it's the only bar I remember out there. I haven't been to Greece since Galveston's was still around, lol. Edited September 10, 2020 by Bubba Gump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 21 hours ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: It's not quite Greece, but just across the Genesee, in West Irondequoit, you've got Murph's:https://www.facebook.com/Murphsirondequoitpub/ Excellent wings, and enough screens that no seat has a bad view. Great atmosphere, and family friendly. This is the correct answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) I grew up in ER and still hit PG’s whenever I go back home. The original owner (his daughter owns it now since her dad unfortunately passed on) was a Browns fan, however. Can’t help you with Greece, however, other than the aforementioned “stay on the East side” advice.... Edited September 10, 2020 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MattM said: I grew up in ER and still hit PG’s whenever I go back home. The original owner (his daughter owns it now since her dad unfortunately passed on) was a Browns fan, however. Can’t help you with Greece, however, other than the aforementioned “stay on the East side” advice.... again, $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 47 minutes ago, Bills fan since 87 said: again, $$$. I meant for the bar—if you liked Pittsford Pub, why not just go there? It’s Rochester, so almost nothing is more than a 20 minute drive from anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, MattM said: I meant for the bar—if you liked Pittsford Pub, why not just go there? It’s Rochester, so almost nothing is more than a 20 minute drive from anything else. Ah got ya, prob will for a game or maybe two. But just trying to find some close spots to keep uber tabs down (I like to drink) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I wouldn't be going to any indoor bar or restaurant with COVID going on...those are main spreading sites for it. Enclosed spaces with lots of people not wearing masks and poor ventilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 7:06 AM, The BLUES Brothers said: Welcome to the west side sir! The Retreat in N. Greece has done a great job with Bills games, they promote it on FB too. TC Hooligan's has a lot of TVs and wood fired pizza (I suggest the Ferrari Pizza - very spicy). Bathtub Billy's was THE go to place but haven't been in a while - sure it is still a lot of fun. Go Bills! By the way - check out Turning Point Park (off Boxart St) it isn't that far from your area and they built a boardwalk that goes over the water - pretty cool. Close is next wednesday, so I decided to go through this thread again. Thanks for the pointers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 12:24 PM, Bills fan since 87 said: I've been in some where you'd barley know the Bills were playing. Are you sure you spelt that correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, TigerJ said: Are you sure you spelt that correctly. Fixed, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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