A rock 'n' roll icon returns.
Live music: The recently announced “Upstairs @ The Rochey” solidifies The Rochester Hotel place as an iconic music venue. From 11 pm to 3 am, the beloved hotel transforms into a Boiler Room-esque event, with a new spotlighted artist each week. The Saturday night place is genuinely first come, first serve, with a very intimate number of guests and no tickets online.
Famous for: What more could you crave after a big night out than a succulent Sunday roast? Well, Rochey has you covered with its $25 traditional roast. The highly decorated Sunday lifesaver can also be made vegan, allowing everyone to be satisfied. With Rochester recently changing staff and chefs, it’s great to see that, if anything, they’ve only gotten better.
Infamous for: As said by the Rochester themselves, this place truly is infamous for its happy hour. From $8 wines and pints to $14 Long Island iced teas and espresso martinis, you’re going to want to stay for the whole three hours. From 4 pm to 7 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, the hotel becomes a hub of nightlife, from the beer garden to the Bar.
On the corner of Johnston and George, a Fitzroy icon lives. The Rochester Hotel or ‘the Rochey’ has made a name for itself as the heart of Fitzroy and it’s easy to see why.
The hotel’s rundown interior is balanced with the liveliness of its patrons. And the vibe that is brought out every night. Weekday afternoons are made for Rochester, and feel free to take your doggo along for the fun. Whether you’re there for an intimate celebration or getting rowdy at the weekday night shit pub trivia, the Rochey truly never discriminates.
And if the vibes are anything like the food, then you’re in for a treat. Known for their heavily portioned Sunday dinners that can be made vegan, The Rochester Hotel takes meals seriously, establishing itself as a restaurant closer to Michelin than your ordinary pub. Owner and executive chef Jacq McGuiness has truly elevated the traditional pub menu, while still keeping the everyday specials and accessible prices.