On St. Paul and Water streets, between the Inner Loop and Main, hulking brick factories once housed clothing companies and tool-and-die shops. A hundred years later, the St. Paul Quarter was the first city neighborhood to convert factories into loft apartments, tech startups, and bars and restaurants. The early-evening crowd can find martinis and dinner in the quarter’s eclectic eateries. St. Paul also is home to an impressive collection of dance clubs, and Rochesterians come here for techno, hip hop, salsa and the live offerings of touring bands. Tucked behind St. Paul on a tiny side street not far from the river, Water Street Music Hall brings rising stars and established bands with a loyal following.

Bars and Restaurants

Full Moon Vista Coffee Bar: Beverages, baked goods. 180 St. Paul St.; 546-4030
Liquid Nightclub: Dance club. 169 St. Paul St.; 325-5710
L.J.’s II Jamaican Cuisine: Island eats. 38 St. Paul St.; 232-5420
Pane Vino Ristorante: Moderately priced Italian and extensive wine list. 175 N. Water St.; 232-6090
Sienna Contemporary Grill & Bar: Regional American cuisine. 151 St. Paul St.; 546-4070
Studio 155: music and dancing. 155 St. Paul St.
Tapas 177 Lounge: Dancing and dining, live Latin bands. 177 St. Paul St.; 262-2090
Venu Resto Lounge & Nightclub: Upscale nightclub. 151 St. Paul St.; 232-5630
Water Street Music Hall and the Club at Water Street: National and regional bands. 204 N. Water St.; 325-5600

Main thoroughfares: St. Paul and Andrews streets
Parking: Genesee Crossroads Garage (69 Andrews St.), meters on St. Paul and Andrews (free after 5). Some surface lots, but check the signs: Tow-away zones are strictly enforced