Coffee Shops

Messenger Coffee - Excellent local coffee & bakery between downtown and Crossroads, opens at 7am
City Market Coffee - Good option on an early morning walk in River Market, opens at 6:30am
Thou Mayest - Local hangout with pourovers and tea in River Market, opens at 7am
The Roasterie - Great local coffee under an old airplane in Crossroads, opens at 6am
Banksia - Australian bakery open at 7am very close to hotel in downtown
Rochester Roasting & Brewing - Opens at 6:30am in the Crossroads district and stays open all day

Local Breweries

Strange Days Brewing - Locally brewed beers in River Market, on the Streetcar line
Boulevard Brewing Co - Most famous local craft beer, tasting Room open until 9pm, near Crossroads
Casual Animal Brewing - Experimental brews and a great atmosphere in the Crossroads
Brewery Emperial - Ales and lagers along with surprisingly good food, in the Crossroads area

Cocktail Bars

Tom’s Town Distillery - Excellent locally made gin and whiskey cocktails, on the Streetcar line
The Monarch Bar - Beautifully decorated large cocktail bar in the Plaza area, an Uber is necessary
Prime Social Rooftop - Upscale drinks and views in the Plaza area, Taylor Swift’s favorite, Uber required
Cheval - Cocktails without reservations in the Westport area, an Uber is necessary

Speakeasies

The Mercury Room - Reservation only, high end mixology above the city, in the Crossroads
Swordfish Tom’s - Walk in only, specializing in Manhattans, well known mixologist in Crossroads
Hey! Hey! Club - Reservation recommended, under the J Reiger Distillery, it’s worth the Uber

Late Night

The Green Lady - Classic cocktails in a jazz club setting in downtown, open until 3am
The Blue Line - Sports bar with cheap drinks on the streetcar line, open until 3am
John’s Big Deck - Late night bar and music venue, very nearby the hotel, open until 3am