The Restaurant Business?

The Scotland Yard Pub is more than a bar, more than the Pub that we call ourselves.  It’s a restaurant.  There I said it.  I never wanted to be in the restaurant business, the bar business sure, but the restaurant business?  Well…here I am…and I love it.

At first when people hear we have pizza they think maybe we are a pizzeria of sorts.  Well that’s not a restaurant really right? But when you try our wood fired gourmet pizzas you will know we are different.  The Democrat and Chronicle said “The real draw here is the wood-fired pizza. During our visit we devoured the Scotland Yard Pizza, a white pizza with goat cheese, artichoke hearts and prosciutto.” It is one of the favorites but there are many more to choose from.  With a review like that, you know we are not a pizzeria, we are a restaurant. :)
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Dragon Wings.  City Newspaper said “Scotland Yard is also somewhat famous for its wings, and justifiably so. Sam Paniccia developed his own sauce for wings that adds both sweet soy sauce and paper-thin garlic slices to the traditional hot-sauce-and-butter recipe.”  I love when people try them for the first time.  They are always a hit.

And with all that said, we are not a pizza n wing joint by most peoples definition.  The Strip Steak Sandwich is amazing and we always have a delicious pasta dish or two on the menu.  You can check out the whole menu here.
For not wanting to get into the restaurant business, the food at The Scotland Yard Pub has changed my mind.  I love the restaurant business.  I hope you enjoy our restaurant as well.

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A Word About our Neighbors

Did I make you nervous?  This is a positive entry about some very good parts of the area.

Since I have become a neighbor in the Saint Paul Quarter here in downtown Rochester, NY I have had many discussions about the neighborhood our restaurant resides in.

It is a truly historic neighborhood.  Built during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s, they often served as workspaces with tall ceilings and massive beams designed to accommodate heavy machinery. The St. Paul Quarter includes one of the last intact city blocks of such buildings.

Our neighbors are legendary in Rochester nightlife.  Tapas 177 is right next door to us.  Great friends and partners in making Saint Paul a great place to go.  Up around the corner is Abilene.  Danny Deutsch’s place has the best jukebox in Rochester and great live music.  It is a gem downtown.  Water Street Music Hall is historic in our city’s music community.  John Chmiel and his staff are great partners to have in the neighborhood and supportive of making the Saint Paul Quarter a better place.  Pane Vino is one of the unique spots for fine dining that the city has to offer.

These are our neighbors in the Saint Paul Quarter that make it a vibrant and unique part of Rochester.  At any given time you will find the staff’s of these places enjoying another neighbor’s bar and food menu, sometimes even pitching in and taking a shift when needed to help out a neighbor.

There is valet parking most nights, and plenty of parking on Bittner and paid lots as well.  Or if you want us to suggest a car service or taxi, we know this best.

Come meet me and my neighbors on Saint Paul Rd.  Visit their websites here:

Scotland Yard Pub
Tappas 177
Abilene
Water Street Music Hall
Pane Vino Ristorante

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Live Music Variety at Scotland Yard Pub

You don’t necessarily think about live music when you think of Scotland Yard Pub.  Well that is bound to change as a wide variety of live music is slated for the next couple of months.  You have seen and hopefully heard Mark Bader and the Swooners with their unique style of vocal jazz and standards.  Maybe you enjoyed Paradigm Shift, this soul jazz trio brings a unique sound and comfort to the bar.  Coming up is modern county band, Cross Roads Project Band.  Coming up Dave McGrath takes the stage on September 16th.   Dave’s diverse armory of cover songs and his polished originals appeal to a wide variety of audiences, from the old to the very young.  http://davemcgrath.com/

Playing live at Scotland Yard Pub

Dave McGrath, September 16th

Mark Bader and The Swooners retake the Scotland Yard stage on Thursday, September 29th at 9:30. Come and get your Swoon on.  You won’t regret it, trust me.  See more here: http://www.facebook.com/TheSwooners

And October 1st you will want to mark your calendar to come to Scotland Yard Pub and see the Phil and John Show.  This talented duet will blow your socks off with every tune.  Check out what they are all about here: http://thephilandjohnshow.com

October 1st at 9pm.

Performing at The Scotland Yard Pub October 1st.

That’s a diverse series of bookings, from Country Music to Jazz.  This Rochester Bar is not afraid to mix it up for you, our loyal customers.  Check out all our events here:  http://scotlandyardpub.com/events

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Free Gormet Pizza Partys! Really! Free!

We are not shy.  We will do crazy things to get new people to come and visit The Scotland Yard Pub, even give away our specialty pizzas.

If you want to have a party for 15-40 people please think of us.  Maybe its someone’s 40th Birthday party, or a reunion, shower, anniversary party…anything that brings your friends and family together…come celebrate at The Scotland Yard Pub.

Book yours by emailing: nancy@scotlandyardpub.com

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WOOD FIRED PIZZA MENU

White Pizza
garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, asiago, aged parmesan – 10

Scotland Yard Pizza
goat cheese, artichoke hearts, prosuitto on a white pizza – 12

Dragon’s Breath Pizza
dragon sauce, chicken, cheddar, asiago, red onions, Scotland Yard sauce – 10

Chicken Caesar Pizza
olive oil, garlic, asiago, mozzarella, topped with a chicken Caesar salad – 12

Hawaiian Pizza

ham, pineapple, mozzarella, red sauce – 10

Three Cheese Pizza
mozzarella, asiago, aged parmesan, red sauce – 10

Classic
italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, red sauce – 11

Carnivore Classic Pizza
chorizo, pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon, parmesan, mozzarella red sauce – 12

Barbecue Chicken Pizza
chicken, cheddar, chipotle barbecue sauce, red onions, bacon, blue cheese – 10

Three Toppings
three toppings of your choice on a cheese pizza

Greek Pizza
garlic hummus, asiago, mozzarella, feta, greek olives, tomatoes, red onions, capers – 11

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When Visiting Rochester, NY…

A few weeks ago I was standing behind the bar and said hello to a guy sitting on a stool by himself, eating his dinner and drinking a beer.  He said hello back and I noticed a significant southern accent in his voice.  He and I got to talking and he told me he was from Texas.  So naturally I asked “What brings you to town?”.  Well, come to find out, he was a pilot for Delta and he was staying at the downtown Rochester Hyatt Hotel.

I asked the Pilot “How did you find The Scotland Yard Pub?”.  He told me about this website that only pilots and crew can sign into.  When they find themselves in a new city they can look at what is around and read comments from others in the airline industry.

He said we had the best comments about the food and the comfortable atmosphere.  It was just what he was looking for.  We chatted a bit and I thanked him for coming in.  On his way out he asked for some business cards so he could pass them along to his “brothers and sisters” traveling the skies.  So, if they find themselves in Rochester, NY they will find a pub and a restaurant and a comfortable place to relax.

I thanked him again and he went on his way.

So when you have people coming into town, or if you are planning a trip into Rochester, NY –  make sure The Scotland Yard Pub is on your agenda.

 

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