Skip to main contentSince opening in 1993, Rocco's Pizza has been a haven for Powell's shoppers looking for a quick place to nosh. Grimy and cluttered, it serves pizza that's heavy on the dough and toppings but light on your pocketbook. The one thing it has always lacked is a place to grab a pint and play pinball. Next door, the new Rocco's Bar looks to solve that problem, with mixed results. The decor is clean and a little random, with a framed set of Shaq rookie cards (awesome) and flat-screens showing the Dog Whisperer (surprisingly addictive). But a faint, musky odor of vinegar hangs in the air, something that will hopefully be fixed. There aren't many options for a quick drink downtown, and with such a great location, it could become a neighborhood staple.
What to drink: PBR, always $1.50.
Happy hour: $2.75 well drinks, $3 microbrews, $2 PBR, $1 off wine; 4-6 pm daily.
Entertainment: Pinball, sports.
WWeek 2015