It took me a couple of weeks, but I finally had a chance to check out the Village of Webster’s newest drinking and dining establishment, the Main Dive.
The Main Dive officially earlier this month at 5 West Main St., in the former Roc Style Chicken and Burger. To be totally honest, when I popped in that first time, I really didn’t know what to expect. My preconception (based on no experience) was that a “dive bar” would be kind of shabby, dark and unwelcoming.
But boy, was I wrong.
Roc Style was a fine restaurant, but Main Dive owner Brittney Amato has somehow transformed it into an even more inviting space that feels tailor-made for after-softball gatherings, happy hour get-togethers with friends, football watch parties, or Friday-after-school hangouts.
And that’s exactly the vibe that Brittney was going for, because that’s HER definition of a dive bar: a place that’s very “laid back, with cheap drinks, a lot of specials, cheap food … just a good atmosphere.”
Brittney and her husband Justin have been in the restaurant business for a while. You might recognize the names of their previous restaurants, Amato’s Cafe downtown on University, and Amato’s Cravings on West Main Street in Rochester. COVID and a short stint in Nashville detoured their plans for a while, but when they came back to New York State they started looking for something new.
“We were looking for a bakery or another sit-down restaurant,” she said. “We didn’t know what route we wanted to take. But then I thought ‘a dive bar.’ … We chose Webster because this place fit the description of what we were looking for. Small, cozy, right on Main St.”
The Main Dive has already become known for their inexpensive drinks and bar food menu. Apparently their wing sauce is the talk of the town. Lots of TV screens (which will eventually number at least 10) will keep sports fans entertained while there’s plenty of seating — including an extended bar — for everyone else who might just want to chat with friends and family. There’s a juke box, darts, and chalk in the bathrooms so you can leave a message on the wall. Basically, it’s a little bit of something for everyone.
“I really want people to know us as the place that doesn’t really define themselves as a specific themed bar,” Brittney said. “We don’t want people to think it’s just young crowd or older crowd. We welcome everything … We just want to please everyone.”
The Main Dive opens at 11:00 every morning (except noon on Sunday) and will stay open until at least 11 p.m. — midnight on the weekends. But Bruttney’s plan is to “serve food as late as possible. So if there are people in the bar at 1 a.m. who still want some boneless wings, she’ll accommodate.
You can check out their menu on their Facebook page and Instagram. You should also stop in this weekend if you’re in town for the Village of Webster’s Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday. The Main Dive will be participating.
They’re also planning a big Halloween Party on the 31st beginning at 9 p.m., complete with a costume contest with cash prizes. Cover charge is $5. Check the Facebook event for more information.
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(posted 10/24/2025)
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