McColley’s

I’ve had a few different «burgers of the week», the Ruben and Shepard’s pie over the past 6 months I’ve lived in town. Every dish has been excellent.

Super crowded on a Friday Night. Was there for a private party in the back and had to walk through crowded bar to get there– was treated rudely by «regulars» who didn’t want our group to walk through bar and interrupt them. Sister was greeted loudly with «Ugh. Somebody brought kids» when she was trying to get through bar area. Once we got to our party everything was great– friendly staff, decent food, great drinks. Just was caught off guard by initial «greeting»… If you aren’t a regular, but wanna get in on weekend, just be prepared.

Let’s start of by saying it was OK, nothing real amazing here. I had the Reuben which is just grilled reuben innards on toast with thin cut freezer freezer fries. The gf had the weekly burger a pb, banana and bacon. She liked it minus the banana being molten from the frier. It came with the same fries as mine. Had the irish car bomb cake just a generic freezer cake in pre portioned slices.
I had better hopes for this place but it’s mostly freezer meals and priced above what it puts out.

Great pub style food. I had a Reuben, my husband had Shepard’s pie and my son had a kid’s burger. We all loved our meals and the ambiance of a traditional Irish pub.

Great new Irish Pub! The Bangers and Mash were very good. Reuben one of the best. Also two appetizers worth getting were the Reuben fritters and pretzel with beer cheese. Our daughter has a bad milk allergy and the waitress and kitchen were very accommodating. Great service. Very recommended !

I used to live in Spencerport. and now that I no longer live there, this awesome bar opens up. I only have Unilocal to thank as I have not noticed this bar, though I’ve driven by it several times in the last 2 years of its existence.
After seeing some of the photos on Unilocal I knew it was a place I needed to check out and immediately book marked it! Several other fellow Unilocalers have described this place as «Classy» and I will certainly agree, but I would like to add that it offers a hint of a Rustic Country feel as well. (But not the type where you think OLD– It is done so tastefully)
Upon entering there is a small patio with tables and chairs for you to sit and people watch. You take a step up and you enter this establishment. We did not notice a door, it was just wide open. There is a large table with re-​purposed church pews for benches. Along the left wall there is also some re-​purposed benches for a standing wall bar. To the right is a small but somehow perfect sized bar for this type of establishment. Drinks are a bit expensive, but that’s ok because this place is worth the trip.
As I tried to grab some drinks, one of the patrons at the bar informed me there is another bar in the back. I was not really sure what he was talking about. When I peer into the next room all you see is a small dining room. By the way, the dining room has a beautiful fireplace with re-​purposed coat rack and newly added deer antlers. I knew from Unilocaler photos that this would interest my husband! We took our drinks anyway and followed the hallway to find this other bar. Again, we passed and re-​purposed pew for a standing wall bar and then you are in the new bar area. What catches your attention immediately is the piece of drift wood that is fashioned to the bar. Its hard to miss. It actually became a conversation piece for us. We asked the bartender about it and he told us that it came from the owners backyard. Then had us turn around to look at some large tree roots that were also re-​purposed and bolted into the walls and decorate with lights etc. Defiantly a must see.
While are the bar we started to look around and realized this place really does re-​purpose everything. but not in a tacky yard sale way. The back bar where all of the high end liquors are kept is an old re-​purposed china cabinet, glass removed. The bartender confirmed this and also said the front bar was similar. I missed that, but made sure to look on the way out.
There are more pews and doors etc that have been put to good use through this facility. Lastly there is a back patio with tables and chairs.
I have to say that I am shocked by how interesting this place is with all of its different rooms and its overall feel.
On to the important stuff… food and drinks. As I mentioned before, the drinks were a tad pricey, but worth it. Both bars have different beers on fancy draft, so make sure you made note. Also, their selection does change.
The food– I posted some photos of the menu. Our Reuben Fritters appatizer were over-​fried. My husband loved them. I was not as thrilled. We ended up splitting a large Friday Fish fry and added an extra order of fries. We had to take some of our dinner home because it is sooo large. We didn’t care for the tarragon tartar sauce or their vinegar based coleslaw though.
We will certainly be back. Looking forward to trying some other items on the menu and capturing some photos of décor.

If you want the best Reuben in the greater Rochester area (and Fox’s is amazing), go to McColley’s. The rest of their menu is good too. They always have a wide selection of brews on tap: domestic and international.
The atmosphere is a cozy, small Irish pub that is as close as you’ll get to the UK in Rochester. The staff are friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. Whether you’re going for dinner or a relaxed drink, you’ll enjoy it here.

Nice selection of craft beers and well prepared pub food at an affordable price delivered by very personable and efficient staff.
I had the burger of the week with a Red IPA, date had the fish sandwich with a Chardonnay. We ate outside and stayed around for live music.
Good times, will come back.

When this establishment first opened the food was top-​notch; you could taste the quality and knew everything was made in-​house and freshly prepared.
Unfortunately, during our last visit, the food was not its usual caliber of quality and taste. It wasn’t bad; just ok and we were thoroughly disappointed because previously the food was always SO delicious.

Good news: there is a wide selection of brews on tap. One that I ordered tasted a little flat and lacked the flavor I’d tasted in a bottle of the same variety. But for the most part, the beers on tap are delicious and carbonated to the full degree.
Bad news: the food is lacking but I guess I didn’t really come for the food. Standard pub fare. Dont get the hummus plate– the hummus lacks flavor and let’s be real you can totally have that snack any old day at your house.

Great selection of beer, I love an IPA! It’s a classy little place, great service, great décor and a comfortable atmosphere.
It’s great for all types. I’ve been with my husband, girlfriends, other couples and we’ve all enjoyed!
The menu is limited but most items are good.

If you’re looking for an authentic Irish pub atmosphere then look no further because this place is the best in all of Rochester. From their menu which consists of only the finest or organic ingredients hand-​crafted by genuine chefs and not just «cooks» to the bar’s layout especially with the new edition in the back. They have such a good crowd of people in the village of Spencerport that I could literally come here every weekend. Delicious food and great craft beers make up for a great night out with friends. Definitely check this pub out if you’re ever in the area!

Without question the classiest watering hole in Spencerport. Warm, cozy pub atmosphere with tons of dark wood and rustic décor. Good food, good drink selection, and a lively crowd! A place for all seasons.

Been here a couple of times. The live music on weekends is nice, as is the selection of craft beers. The food is less than great from my experience. We had a party of 4 and waited about 45 minutes for our food when the place wasn’t busy. The server was fine but seemed like he would have rather been any place but there and had to be flagged down several times for things he should have been checking on anyway (ketchup for the fries, refill, etc.). My reuben was good but everyone else’s food was bland. Potatoes were bland, beets were hard and bland, veggie roll thing lol was bland. So decent, but not worth it in my opinion. Would be back for beer and live music but not food.

Really fun, cosy atmosphere, definitely a low key place to come get a drink and really great food! We had the corned beef Ruben and it was delicious– perfectly toasted marble rye bread, the ratio of meat to cheese to sauerkraut to dressing was perfect– one of the best I’ve had in Rochester! I had the mashed potatoes with cabbage and onion and it tasted great– could have been warmer though.
The service was great, relaxed but attentive, very personable & the conversation with our waiter made us want to come back– asked great questions and made us feel at home!
I recommend this place for and easy night out with friends or just a drink at the bar! We will definitely be back!

McColley’s was such a needed addition in Spencerport. I really enjoy coming to this pub to catch up with old friends, or if I decide that I was going for a walk to get fit and then just kidding I want to ruin the canal walk with a beer.
Wednesday is pint night, and if you get the draft special, they give you the glass it comes in. They have live music every week, and it is really awesome when the weather is nice to sit on their back patio. They also have cute outdoor seating in the entryway of the pub.
The woodwork is super homey and warm. They normally have really good music playing too, and the bartenders are very friendly and attentive. There are always people relaxing and having real conversations, instead of people glued to screens. They do have a dart board in the back, but it isn’t a very divvy place.
I always find myself getting the Franziskiner Spaten Hefeweizen when I come here, and it always comes in the right glass. I love it when a place puts the right beer in the right glass. I haven’t eaten much here except for a cheese plate, but everything that comes out of the kitchen has looked pretty good.
Go to McColley’s to catch up with an old friend, or even with your family.

Good time, nice place! My friends and I met there before going to dinner. We came back after dinner and stayed until 1:00am. Clean atmosphere, good bartender and a great location. Can’t wait to do again.

Liked this place. The food was good. The only thing keeping it from 5 star, it’s a bit pricey and the portions were quite small, even on the kid’s menu. The beer choice was good, though again, pricey! 5.75 for a standard pint.
Staff was very nice and friendly, and the ambience is outstanding!

My parents always rave about McColley’s (they go every weekend) so when I was up this past weekend, of course we had to go! My dad has always raved about their Shepherds Pie, and my mom loves their soup!
It’s very easy to park at the canal and just walk right over. It was a beautiful day on Friday so there were a lot of people sitting on the patio. It was so cute inside with the straw ceiling just like authentic Irish homes.
We only got a drink and appetizer. The waiter was very nice and friendly. We got a few orders of the Reuben Fritters. Oh sweet Molly Malone, they were delicious!!! I don’t really know what I was expecting, but I could easily eat all 4. Unfortunately though, I had to share with my greedy family.
If I still lived in Spencerport, I would definitely come all the time!

I have to agree that this is a fantastic new Irish pub and restaurant, especially since it offers an angle not found at many places around Rochester.
My husband and I always said that if we owned an Irish pub one day, it would combine the traditions of outstanding Guinness (short travel from keg to glass, clean lines, correct pours), traditional music, great craic and home-​cooked food with the selection of nicely curated craft beers. Well damn. McColley’s just did that. So sneaky. The pub is on the Main Street in Spencerport — another one of those cute canal «port» towns — and because of its location, really takes on the traditional meaning of a pub or «public house.» There are no televisions and the entryway is marked by a hewn dry thatch ceiling that the owner imported and assembled himself to create a cottage-​like feel. It works. A massive painting of verdant pastures and an old mill covers the far wall. A gas-​lit fireplace flickers cozily across from the bar. It’s a place of gathering, of convivial chatter, of sharing ideas and life experiences. It’s clear that the emphasis here is on a form of socialization that has suffered a decline in the busy American life. A place like this is sorely needed.
While the bar space here is quite limited and narrow, the place does open up in the back to charming dining room complete with its own fireplace. There’s even a small event room in the back called the Guinness Room, complete with a darts board, benches and large flat-​screen TV. Nice! So you can have a private party back here and still have a taste of the Irish-​American sports bar, Guinness paraphernalia and all.
As for the products, their tap lines change frequently, but are certainly chosen by someone with a keen eye for taste and popularity amongst the microbrew market. Think Founders, Smuttynose, Otter Creek, Goose Island. They even had the bourbon county stout on draft awhile back! And their Guinness is FRESH with excellent pours each time. The food menu is simple but well-​executed. It’s rather small for a «bar» because they don’t have a fryer and made that decision purposely. They bake and hand-​fry everything instead. The oxtail pot pie is not to be missed, and their daily specials ranging from stuffed meatloaf to salmon wellington look creative and delicious.
I almost didn’t want to write this review because I’ve been there several times now and want the place to myself because it’s so small. It’s a shame I don’t live closer to Spencerport, but I like the place all the same. All the ingredients of a stellar community pub are there.