Where can I park? We have a dedicated parking lot directly to the right of the building. Also, there’s plenty of on-street parking—FREE after 6pm and on weekends and holidays.
Where is the women’s room? The women’s room is on the second floor. Use the stairs by the front door. While we’re on the topic, the men’s room is on the first floor, to the left of the stage under the Dogfish Head beer sign.
OTHER OFTEN-ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where are you located? Abilene Bar & Lounge is at 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604. It’s directly across from the Harro East Ballroom, near the corner of Andrews Street.
What are your hours? Generally, Wednesday 5pm-11pm,Thursday & Friday, 4:00pm-at least 11pm and Saturday 7:00pm-11:00pm. Check the calendar for special events on other days.
Are your events 21 and over only? No, we are an all ages venue with a surcharge for those under 21. Proper identification is of course required
Do you accept credit cards? Certainly. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. We also have an ATM.
AND FINALLY, THE QUESTION WE’VE BEEN ASKED SINCE DAY ONE:
Why is it called “Abilene Bar and Lounge?” Abilene is not named after the city in west central Texas. It is however named after a song by Dave Alvin, the bar owner’s favorite artist. The song “Abilene” is a rockin’, melodic tune, but it’s certainly no pop ditty. It tells the tale of a woman that escapes her abusive life by hopping on a bus back to Texas. In this tune, and many, many others, Dave Alvin has proven to be a roots-rock phenom. If you get the opportunity to see Dave Alvin live, do not miss it. He’s a guitarist, songwriter, singer extraordinaire.
