Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Rochester Mills Beer Co. is nestled in downtown Rochester 2 block east of the hustle and bustle of Main St.  As you walk up to the entrance you are reminded of the history of the building as the stone sign at the top of the building above the entrance says Western Knitting Mills and also take a few minutes to read the historical marker also located at the entrance. 

Historical marker. Photo courtesy of me.

Rochester Mills pool tables. Photo courtesy of me.

Rochester Mills Beer Co. is located in the historic Western Knitting Mills building.  The building that brewery is housed in has a wonderful history that can still be seen in the original hardwood floors, columns, beams and exposed brick walls. It’s really beautiful to see all the history in a building that has housed numerous companies in the 118 years it has been standing.

If you have never been to Rochester Mills Beer Co. it is a huge, open space that includes a dining room, pool table area and a sprawling bar.  Although the floor plan is open, the brewery has a warm, inviting feeling.  Rochester Mills Beer Co. also has a great outdoor patio to enjoy the great food and beer.  Well when the Michigan spring actually decides to appear.

Outdoor Patio. Photo courtesy of me.

Defiantly go to Rochester Mills Beer Co. even if only for their wonderful menu selections.  From your standard beer cheese soup, burgers and fish and chips to lobster mac and cheese, Shepard’s pie, shrimp pasta and steak.  Oh and don’t forget their wood fired pizza! Yum I am hungry after saying all that!



Beer selection. Photo courtesy of me.

Lots and lots of beer choices!  Some must tries…Rochester Red, Lazy Daze Amber Lager and Mils Pils.

If you are not a beer drinker a trip to Rochester Mills will still be worth it for the great food and atmosphere!  Enjoy!