New bars & restaurants in Monroe County, NY

Every bar, restaurant and liquor store in Monroe County files with the New York State Liquor Authority before it opens. Soft Open sends each filing to a small number of commercial insurance agents the morning it goes public, with the owner, venue history, the owner's other locations and the policies to pitch.

12new venues a month
10filed or approved in the last 30 days
68established venues renewing in 90 days
18%brand-new businesses

64% are new owners taking over a location, 53% serve alcohol on site, and 2% come from owners who already run another licensed location. Each new venue typically needs about 8 lines of coverage, from liquor liability to workers' comp.

Recent filings in Monroe County

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2 of 2 seats open in Monroe County

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Monroe County questions

How many new bars and restaurants open in Monroe County?

About 12 new licensed venues a month on average, from New York State Liquor Authority records (recent months). 10 filed or were approved in the last 30 days.

Where do Monroe County liquor license leads come from?

Public New York State Liquor Authority filings, pulled every morning. Each lead is grouped by location, checked against the address's license history, matched to the owner's other locations, and comes with the policies to pitch and a ready-to-send letter.

How many insurance agents get Monroe County leads?

At most 2 agencies on Soft Open. 2 seats are open right now.

What does it cost?

Monroe County is a Growth county: $49/month at the founding price (regular $79), with a 14-day free trial.

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