Steelers Fans in Rochester, NY
This past Sunday, Steelers Today had the privilege of watching the Steelers-Bengals game with the Steelers Fans of Rochester. I came upon the Steelers Fans of Rochester when I decided to try to find a Steelers bar in Rochester, New York.
Located approximately 1 hour from Buffalo, Rochester is in the heart of Buffalo Bills country. In fact, the Bills hold their annual training camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Obviously, that make Rochester hostile territory as far as Steelers fans are concerned. In addition to all of the Bills fans, Rochester also has a large base of New York Giants and New York Jets supporters. But nestled in the midst of all of that enemy territory, I found an oasis of black and gold.
The Steelers Fans of Rochester are a Steelers fan club that meets for each Steelers game, just like hundreds of other Steelers fan clubs around the country world. Not only does the club meet to support the Steelers, the club’s leaders, Kathy, Cindy, Art, Chuck, and Diana, also collect money at each event to be donated to charity. This year’s charity is the Golisano Childrens Hospital. Last year, they collected over $1,300 for Special Olympics.
If you ever find yourself in Rochester, and you’re looking for a place to watch the Steelers, consider hooking up with the Steelers Fans of Rochester. They meet at Six Pockets Billiard Cafe, which is located at 716 E. Ridge Road in Rochester, NY. They’re a great group of devoted Steelers fans. Tell them that you heard about them on Steelers Today.
Special thanks to Kevin Leysath of CreativEye Photo in Rochester, NY. CreativeEye Photo took a beautiful photo of the group. Unfortunately, I had to crop it and shrink it down to fit this website. Sorry Kevin.
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I just moved to Rochester a few weeks ago, so I’ve been looking for a place to watch the game.
1I came across this article that suggested Six Pockets. Excited, I looked up their website. I was disappointed to see at the bottom of there webpage it says “Home of the Pittsburgh stealers fan club”. Not something that suggest steeler fans are welcomed. Is this place still a steelers friendly bar? Thanks.
Jason,
2I don’t know what their website says, but take my word for it, Six Pockets is the place to watch a Steelers game in Rochester. You will find lots of Steelers fans there each week to enjoy the game with.
We actually go to The Keg Sports Bar, 315 Gregory St thsi is a great Steelers Bar with a great and free buffet at half time !!!
3I have long gone to Six Pockets as an avid Steeler fan. However, I have found that Six Pockets appears to be no longer open. The Keg is not convenient to me. Where did the Six Pockets Crowd move to locally?
4Peter,
5I wish I knew. I loved watching games with the crowd at Six Pockets. But Six Pockets closed on August 1st, and as far as I know, no new location has been announced for where the Steelers Fans of Rochester will meet to watch games.
I heard that copper grill on hudson near titus was going to try and take over for six pockets
6Ken,
7I checked with the Copper Grill, and they said that the Steelers Fan Club doesn’t meet there. If anyone finds out where they meet, please post it here so people can find them. Thanks.
Peter,
8I checked on The Keg, and that bar is now closed. So they definitely don’t meet at The Keg. Sorry. Please let me know if you learn anything about where they’ve moved to. Thanks.
I found them!!!!! They’re now meeting at McGinny’s Pub.
McGinny’s Pub
92246 E River Rd
Rochester,NY 14623
(585) 247-7770
Just wanted to let it be known that Big Tiz and Big O love what you guys are doing with your fan club and love the steeler love and support that you guys give at Steeler Fans of Rochester big ups and much respect .We will push you guys every chance we get. Thanks
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