It's easy to get lost in the shuffle of big-box retail stores and chain restaurants along Jefferson Road in Henrietta. Somewhat removed from the congestion, just off of Jefferson on Winton Road, is J.B. Quimby's Public House, a happy retreat for those looking to escape.
The place: Located in the Win-Jeff Plaza, J.B. Quimby's hits on all the traditional notes with video games, darts and lots of seating along the bar.
The crowd: There's a good lunch crowd during the day, and the bar's proximity to Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College draws a college-age crowd in the evening. And the day of the week doesn't seem to matter. My friends and I had a great time well into the night — on a Monday. (Is there another way to celebrate President's Day appropriately?)
Beer of the Month: Each month, J.B. Quimby's features a "beer of the month" special with $2.75 pints every day. February features Canadian import Alexander Keith's, and March will feature Harpoon's Celtic Ale.
Good Eats: J.B. Quimby's has a full menu, featuring sandwiches like Guinness-marinated pulled pork ($6.95 to $9.95). Food can also be ordered to go for an additional 25 cents per item. The kitchen closes earlier than the bar, but owner Joe Bonafede, a Henrietta local, says that if people want something late, he's happy to accommodate them.
Good to know
What: A locally owned and operated neighborhood bar in Henrietta.
Where: 3259 S. Winton Road
When: 11 a.m. till 2 a.m. daily.
Cover: None.
On tap: More than 30 bottled-beer choices, along with a full bar.
Drink of note: Custom BrewCrafters’ creation Nathan’s Stock Ale, a hoppy Irish red ale.
Food: Full pub-food menu.
Music: An electronic jukebox.
Parking: Plentiful in plaza lot.
Contact: 272-9780 or www.jbquimbys.com
