Union Tavern
4565 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 563-7304
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The Haunting
This New England-style tavern offers delicious food, cold drinks and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perhaps too welcoming of an atmosphere... as there have been sightings of a ghostly woman standing by the fireplace and men in the building's basement. The Union Tavern owners have felt cold spots throughout the restaurant and smelled the scent of cigarette smoke in specific parts of the room. Doors open on their own and whistling can sometimes be heard from upstairs. You may even get touched on the arm or shoulder when no one else is around.
Mysteries surround the property, which was originally purchased in 1819 by a rumored ex-pirate. Since then, it has been a leg of the Underground Railroad, a residential summer home, a speakeasy during Prohibition and finally, a few iterations of a restaurant.
While you dine at this haunted tavern, ask the staff for history of the area and the unusual occurrences that have happened in the building.
Contact:
4565 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14622
P: (585) 563-7304
Opportunities for visitors:
Dine at the Union Tavern, where whistling can be heard from upstairs and people have felt a hand touch them on the shoulder. While you're there, ask the staff for stories about the unusual things that have happened. Attend monthly readings with a medium.
Paranormal Investigations with the Monroe County Paranormal Investigators on select dates. Join us for an exciting evening of ghost hunting with this incredible team of investigators. You will get a brief history of the building and the team will share their experiences. They will have some equipment for you to use, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have it.
The hunt will last a few hours, it will be dark and cover several floors. If you are visibly intoxicated, you will not be able to participate. This is a ticketed event. If you would like to dine before, we have limited reservations available. Just call 585-563-7304.
Days/times of operation:
Tuesday - Thursday noon - 8pm, Friday noon-10pm, Saturday noon -10pm, Sunday noon-8pm
Paranormal investigations with Monroe County Paranormal held on select dates. Tickets can be purchased here.
Costs:
Investigations: $28.75 pp
