JP’s Wine & Beer Tap Room Opens in Canandaigua, NY

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — As the weather warms, people will flock to the City Pier like they always do. But now they can sit outside with a glass of beer, wine or soda, grab a bite to eat, watch the boats and people watch.

“And listen to some yacht rock,” said co-owner Peter Coons. “Yacht rocks all the time, it’s perfect.”

That’s the vibe the owners of JP’s Wine & Beer Tap Room, which had a soft opening last weekend, are trying to capture at City Pier.

Coons, along with John Holland, are partners in COHO Pizza and Wine Bar, located near the Seager Marine which they purchased in 2019. The space was formerly occupied by Macri’s Deli & Cafe after the popular sandwich shop moved from its location for a long time. and a small deli and convenience store.

JP’s offers small plates, such as cheese and crackers, charcuterie platter, COHO’s Macri’s pizza by the slice, fresh burrata, pretzels, olives and popcorn.

Already a favorite of marina patrons, JP’s also serves as a place for COHO’s overflow crowd to grab a drink while waiting for tables or as a way to extend the night a little longer, according to manager Caleb Frick.

“Nobody wants to leave because it’s a beautiful place,” Frick said.