Wicked Moose to close this spring

One of Rochester's best spots for music appears destined for demolition.

Wicked Moose Bar & Grill will likely close at the of March, according to bar co-owner Darren Groteboer. "Our liquor license and insurance end on March 31, so that seems like a logical time to close," he told the Post-Bulletin.

The site will eventually be cleared to make way for a four-story, 135-unit workforce housing project. The Rochester City Council approved zoning changes a few months back that will allow for the housing development. 

Since opening five years ago, the Moose has been one of the city's top venues for performances ranging from concerts to comedy shows. Longtime residents may also remember the building as the former home of Aquarius night club.

The loss of the Moose will trigger a major void in the local music scene. Attached to the pub is an entertainment venue that regularly hosts both local and nationally-touring musicians. It was voted by the public as Med City Beat's "Best Venue for Live Music" for two years straight.

It's also the second popular watering hole this month to announce plans to close. We reported a couple weeks back that Legend's Bar & Grill is slated for demolition once plans begin to move ahead on a proposed waterfront development in downtown Rochester.

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