Vinyl Night Club

Worst club to go to. It’s so dead and they charge way too much. I literally had the worst time here. The music sucks and it’s all old crappy music. It wasn’t worth the money. If anything go to tilt, it’s totally worth the money. They should close this place down. Also not charge 10 bucks. Never coming back

I came here on a Friday night for a friends work Christmas outing. Huge mistake. I’ve been a part of the nightlife scene (worked at various venues, frequent shows, etc) for 10+ years now and have never been treated with the disrespect that I was at this place.
We arrived at about 10:30 or so and there was no line. I was at the front of line and trying to organize it so that I would be able to pay for half of our group. From the minute we stepped up, security was super unwelcoming/​unfriendly. If we were acting super sloppy or loud, I would understand as they have to deal with that kind of thing on the regular. But, none of the above applied. Show my id, and naturally try to pay the next person that’s standing there. Only to be brusquely told that I was wrong and that I was to pay the door girl, so I do.
It’s pretty empty when we get there, maybe 30 – 40 people (if that), but it’s still early so we go with it anyway. We’re upstairs and I have a bottle with me (yes, I bring my own juice out because bars generally don’t offer sugar free anything. I’ve taken this many places and never had a problem). Security sees me with it, points and stomps over. I politely explain this to him, and tell him he can smell it and if that isn’t an option I’ll go with him to throw it away. Well, neither of those were an option, as he grabs it and storms off. In the process, some other friends were still coming in and this security guy basically shoves my friend who’s coming in the door. My friend wasn’t pleased, was a bit taken aback, and expressed as such. Security took this as him being confrontational, which only upset him even more and led to them basically throwing him out of the door of the club. All he did was walk in, which led to all of this?
My friend and I try to speak to what appeared to be the head security guy, who was extremely rude to us and wouldn’t let us get a word in edgewise. His reply «I’m the only one in this group that hasn’t had any alcohol so why don’t you let me talk». We had just come from dinner, and the most any of us had had to drink was one drink. Again, if we were being rude or coming off as sloppy maybe this would’ve been warranted. I would’ve also been a little more understanding if it was a busier night and they had already had to deal with a lot of nonsense that evening. Also not the case though.
We left after this, and the only good thing that happened here was that they did refund our door fee. The door girl apologized for the whole situation, so at least they seem to have one polite person working here.
I’ll never go back, I prefer to go to places where I feel welcomed. Not ones that I’m treated like a delinquent the minute I walk through the door.

I went on a Saturday night. Cover charge and drinks weren’t too expensive but the music and atmosphere was total crap. I felt like I was dancing in a crappy wooden attic and yet the bathrooms had an attendant for some reason?
Dunno who the dj was but it was totally not my scene. I would never go again. I suppose on the plus side my wallet did not get stolen.

Rochester doesn’t have an actual club like most other cities do. Vinyl isn’t the greatest place in the world, but if you want to dance, this is the place to go. They do live shows once in a while and that is always a good time. The drinks are expensive and not that strong — but since the clientele is mostly younger people that isn’t at all shocking. The music is normally great and if you are looking to dance then this is one of the few options in Rochester.

I have to laugh at some nuggets family & friends posting about a wallet. With all due respect; I really wonder if he got booted & thus was upset lol? But First im from pittsford & no place is immune silly. Rochester is now one of the worst crime cities per capita in the usa nuggets. So wake up to that fact (hello). Truth hurts I know — i dont trust anyone with S#$T in ROC /​so be responsible! Id be a little smarter with my wallet, money & credit cards etc. Not anyone elses job to baby-​sit your stuff right? Thats on you! Get real with such a complaint & dont embarrass yourself with silliness. No place in the country will shut down business to search for your wallet goof. If its turned in then of course it will safely retained as found… Set them up; try a test & video tape it… And no place has a tool to then trace & track your card silly… So be an intelligent adult & cancel it ASAP OR place a hold on it dork :) nicely *Not rocket science. Ive lost a card & telling officers & security wouldnt do a thing for you; even at Disney lol. Wow. Kind of a dillusional post below. Lastly i can guarantee you if in 10 years there are just a couple of negative posts here; such a ratio is outstanding & speaks volumes to the good job done; otherwise it would be closed by now. As many other places have had happen; many times over down there… In fact by comparison its one of the safest late night places around & often gets many off duty officer family & friends as a result. So make no mistake; if you have an issue speak with managers & it will be handled. In fact videotape the interaction to validate the outcome OR stupidity as proof if you CLAIM some incompetance — but be careful thats not YOURs lol… (This Ill luv to see lol)… The mission there is keep it safe fun & yes again «safe». One of the few places with dance music for all ages & you might see people 21 – 61 years old there which is kind if fun & cool with bachelorette parties & more. Adds to the FUN… As for IDs you should see the stack «captured» weekly. And thats a choice each business can make (give ID back or turn them into law enforcement) it is after all a mis demeanor OR fellony depending… And in the rare event an ID is very good, undetected or someones sibling — the establishment can not be held accountable :) no place on the planet uses a DNA test kit at the door lol. So many people get nabbed & at some places a few may breach the system… Happens :) but at $ 15 an hour & sober /​the licensed nys security enforcement officers working must keep it safe from dumbasses, drunks, loud mouths, trouble makers, instigaters, scammers & more! Thus at times tollerance will be low for those who cant handle their alcohol & simply just blend in kindly with everyone else who is normal & having fun. None of this is rocket science. Have fun, be safe, be SMART & one can probably enjoy themselves any place they go. And some of us hope its just busy & fun & the dumbasses who lack common sense & resoect for others; just stay home — please :) lol. Do everyone a solid lol. Good day…

I’ve only been to Vinyl twice. The reason I went a few weeks ago was because a band was playing that my girlfriend really liked. I went with her, and I was pleased with what I saw. The place is kind of small, especially for a live music show, but there was enough room to move around and not be constantly bumping into people. One area had a couple tables and chairs for people to sit down while having a drink, and another area had 4 couches for people to have a seat and rest up. The band was good and there was room to dance. When it got too hot, there were 2 doors at different parts of the club to step outside onto a balcony and grab some fresh air. I don’t know if this is a regular occurrence, but when I went they were doing a buy one get one on all mix drinks until 11PM. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience. The worst part of my night was trying to find a parking space. There is no parking lot (unless you want to pay to park), so you have to be lucky enough to find a spot on the street close to the bar or be willing to walk a couple blocks to get there.

It’s hot and crowded here after midnight on the weekends, just what we were hoping for on the night of my friend’s bachelorette. Plenty of slimy, single guys to dance with, Loud music, regular bachelorette shenanigans. Drinks are expensive and it can be hard to get the attention of the bar tenders.
Colleen, one of the bar tenders on this evening, was fantastic!
It’s a good idea to run downstairs to the lower level to get your drinks faster!

Terrible experience. No help from staff… friends wallet was stolen… Thief was still in the location using credit card… Security and staff at bar laughed and was no help. guess they don’t check ID

A friend of mine’s wallet was stolen. He gets pings on his phone when there are charges being made. So after his wallet was stolen while he was visiting Club Vinyl he started getting pings about activity on his debit card at the bar. He alerted security, a couple of bartenders and a manager and no one would help him, at bear minimum retrieve his card which obviously was being used to run a tab.
What type of establishment does that? No one would help. Needless to say we will not be back. Plus the music was lame, the bathrooms disgusting and the drinks watered down.

Something is really wrong when you can have proof of theft in this establishment and nothing is done about it.
Wallet stolen inside the club and advised the security and management staff that getting text alerts that someone was in the club using credit card and nothing at all was done. What’s the purpose of having security and management if they are not providing customer service? I am sure if you are not helping the kids you are probably hurting them (serving liquor to minors). Concerned citizens will be watching.

This place deserves a negative rating… someone steals a wallet, the owner of the wallet alerts several staff members that the card is being used to make purchases and no one in this establishment cares to pursue the matter even when there’s proof! Why wouldn’t your bartender check this out? Maybe he/​she would receive a big tip from the bogus charges! Could that be it? Why wouldn’t your security personnel at least try and listen and help? After all security is there to protect right? Or maybe they will get a piece of the pie too!!!
Establishment such as this one deserves a closer look! What else is not being acknowledged? Checking ID? Clearly not enough or at all!!! Train your staff to care enough about your patrons, if not for them there would be no Club Vinyl! We will continue to pursue this theft matter until the appropriate action is taken!!!

My son’s wallet was stolen in this club, while he was looking for his wallet and trying to get the assistance of a useless Security Guard, he was getting text messages alerts from his bank of charges from the club’s bar in the moment!!! HE told the Bartender and the Police officers outside that someone was in the club right in that moment using his card… No one helped him! Imagine you are in a bar, missing your debt card and at that very moment get alerts that someone is using your card. This is not over!!! I will write a letter every day, please believe EVERYDAY… when i say everyday i mean EVERYDAY!!! until something happens. So apparently you only hire security guards to beat kids up not to help with theft!
I’m sure you are serving liquor to minors. We will find out!
Club Vinyl (What does that name mean anyway) We accept credit cards and debt cards, even stolen ones!!!

Seedy, law and order svu crime scene ready. True story I haven’t been to this local in years, but I remember having some fun, I remember a dimly lit but well stocked and frequented place. I’m not sure what these owner have in mind other than running it into the ground. We went in search of fun music but there was none, it was slow base pumping swill. Disgusting, run out of toilet paper? I don’t think they bother to stock that or soap.

By no means do I frequent East End, but I think every girl has some desire to dance with her best girlfriends every once in a while. The only place I actually enjoy visiting when that time comes semi-​annually is Vinyl. You can sing and dance to your fave 90s songs mixed in with Top 40 hits. They’ll occasionally throw in some 80s jams — Journey «Don’t Stop Believing» is a standard now. I think it’s also required that you have a solid buzz on when you walk in so everything is a little hazy and it doesn’t matter that they ran out of toilet paper in the bathroom. Regardless, have some drinks, get your dance on. I also like their little patio for some fresh air when marathon dancing has got the best of you.

Vinyl is the old Alexander St. Pub. The difference between the two is light fixtures from Ikea and some booths around the «dance floor.»
Their music is typical bad «party hits» music that you would find on your local cable television music channels. Examples included Sisqo’s «Thong Song» and a selection from the Spice Girls.
Their bartenders look bored, because the night I went there it was dead, except for the requisite bachelorette party in the middle of the dance floor.
My girlfriend and I took in the sights as we sipped on our vodka drinks served in classy plastic tumblers. We made note of the «security» detail zipping around the place with shirts and ties on. Looking important, eh?
Long Story Short: The place is just as much of a pit as it was back in the A-​Pub days.