The Penny Arcade has always been known as the place to catch your favorite bands as they pass through the area. With a sound and lighting system that surpasses all, an enormous 40-foot bar to serve patrons, and an assortment of recreational games, the Penny Arcade is the perfect destination for you and your friends. Located in the scenic Charlotte Beach area, there is plenty of parking, and many locations for dining.

Originally opening in 1973, The Penny Arcade has been a staple of the live music scene in Rochester for over 30 years. While undergoing many renovations and changes in it's three decade history, The Arcade has always stayed true to it's roots in presenting live rock acts. The list of past and present performers is a veritable who's who of the music industry, not just on a National scale, but local talent as well.

The Penny Arcade is located at 4785 Lake Avenue, near Ontario Beach Park, and the FastFerry harbor.
* Note to Commercial Vehicles: (Busses, trucks, etc.) The Ontario Parkway north of the Latta Rd. exit on 390 is closed to all commercial vehicles. If you are in a commercial vehicle, you must exit at Latta Rd, take a right onto Latta Rd EAST until it intersects with Lake Avenue, and take a left onto Lake Ave. NORTH to the Penny Arcade.
From The City: North on State Street, which becomes Lake Avenue. Follow Lake Ave. all the way north to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the South: North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From The West: 104 or 490 East to 390. North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the South East: 490 West to 390. North on 390 to the Parkway Exit, take the East Exit towards Rochester. Parkway ends on Lake Avenue. Turn left on to Lake Ave., follow it north 1 mile to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.
From the North East: Rt. 104 West to Lake Avenue. Follow Lake Ave. all the way north to the Penny Arcade, which is the second-to-last building on the left side.