The Daily Refresher

Name: The Daily Refresher
Address: 293 Alexander St, Rochester, NY, 14607, US
Telephone: +15853604627
Price range: $$

GastropubAmericanCocktail$$East Avenue

$$ · Moderate
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293 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
+15853604627
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≈$6.00
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Rakuten Dining, Member tier: 5% back
$5.50 as points, or $5.00 as cash (valuation from Oct 2026)
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Rakuten Dining, Member tier: 5% back
$5.50 as points, or $5.00 as cash (valuation from Oct 2026)
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About

Gastropub with cocktails, over 300 whiskeys, local micro-brews, and a seasonal scratch kitchen serving up fresh takes.

The Daily Refresher is a gastropub serving American (New) fare and cocktails, with happy hour as a feature.

Its whiskey list includes over 300 whiskeys, and its beer offerings are local micro-brews.

A seasonal scratch kitchen serves up fresh takes.

Known for

Over 300 whiskeys
Happy hour 4pm-7pm
Local micro-brews
Seasonal scratch kitchen

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Hilton Honors Dining2–8 points per $1
IHG Dine & Earn1–8 points per $1
Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

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1 point per $1
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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	4 PM – 12 AM
Wednesday	4 PM – 12 AM
Thursday	4 PM – 12 AM
Friday	4 PM – 2 AM
Saturday	4 PM – 2 AM
Sunday	Closed

Location

293 Alexander St · East Avenue, Rochester

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Features

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Vegetarian friendly

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Dinner

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Nearby restaurants

The Alexander

Albunn Coffee House

Pourin Joy

Redd - Rochester

Park Avenue Paninoteca

Parlays Inn