Top 10 wineries & breweries in Rochester
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.
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1Salem Glen Winery
5211 60th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902-2407
Thu-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
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2Apollo Liquor
2477 Clare Ln NE Ste 100, Rochester, MN 55906
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3Kinney Creek Brewery
1016 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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4Forager Brewery
1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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5Thesis Beer Project
1929 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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6ApplesRus Orchard & Distillery
3856 65th St NE, Rochester, MN 55906
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7LTS Brewing Company
2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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8Prime Stein Brewery
Rochester, MN
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9Woody's Liquor CLOSED. Thank you for your patronage!
316 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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10Little Thistle Brewing
2031 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Of the 13 wineries & breweries listed in Rochester, 12 give a phone number, 1 publishes opening hours and 9 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Minneapolis with 91.
Wineries & Breweries in Rochester by feature
All 3 other wineries & breweries in Rochester
Same order: the most complete listings first.
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Salute Wine Bar and More
101 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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Barrel House Liquors
545 16th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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Golden Child Brewery
Rochester, MN
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Minnesota statewide, by feature
- Breweries and Beer Gardens in Minnesota336
- Wineries and Vineyards in Minnesota145
- Bottle Shops in Minnesota101
- Wineries with Food in Minnesota100
- Wine Bars in Minnesota62
- Wineries with Tastings in Minnesota42
- Distilleries in Minnesota40
- Dog-Friendly Wineries in Minnesota26
- Wineries with Outdoor Seating in Minnesota26
- Winery Tours in Minnesota23
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Good to know about wineries & breweries in Rochester
How many wineries & breweries are there in Rochester?
We list 13 wineries & breweries in Rochester with addresses, and 12 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Rochester?
Call ahead — 12 of the 13 wineries & breweries here list a number. Hours at independent wineries & breweries shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
What to wear wine tasting?
Smart casual attire is recommended, such as dark clothing to avoid stain visibility and comfortable flat shoes for walking on gravel or lawns. Avoid heavy perfumes as they interfere with the subtle aromas during a tasting. You can browse 13 tasting venues in Rochester, Minnesota, with 12 listed with direct contact details to confirm dress code policies.
What to wear on a wine tour?
Dress in comfortable layers and wear closed-toe flat shoes suitable for cellar floors and outdoor vineyard walking. Bring a light jacket or sweater, as wine cellars are kept cool year-round. Check out 13 wine tour providers in Rochester, Minnesota, including 12 that offer phone assistance for tour planning.