Union Tavern
Rochester, New York, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
The tavern's owners and guests describe a woman by the fireplace and male figures in the basement. Cold patches, cigarette smells, doors moving and upstairs whistling are also reported. Some diners feel an unexplained touch on an arm or shoulder. Staff share the encounters through the restaurant's history-and-storytelling programs.
The Hauntings
The tavern's owners and guests describe a woman by the fireplace and male figures in the basement. Cold patches, cigarette smells, doors moving and upstairs whistling are also reported. Some diners feel an unexplained touch on an arm or shoulder. Staff share the encounters through the restaurant's history-and-storytelling programs.
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Plan Your Visit
Restaurant access during business hours; historic tours and after-dark investigations by appointment or ticket.