Rochester, New York – January 2026

Following the closure of The Exchange Sports Bar, a long-standing sports bar located in downtown Rochester, a wide selection of the venue’s commercial restaurant and bar equipment is now available through an online auction hosted by RestaurantEquipment.Bid, the nation’s leading marketplace for pre-owned foodservice equipment.

Located at 251 Exchange Boulevard in Rochester, NY, Exchange Sports Bar served as a gathering place for sports fans and patrons. As part of the location’s closure, more than 200 lots of foodservice equipment, bar fixtures, and back-of-house assets are being offered to buyers nationwide through an online auction. The auction includes a broad mix of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, prep tables, shelving, bar equipment, and facility fixtures, providing restaurant owners, bar operators, caterers, and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to acquire quality equipment at competitive prices.

“Restaurant closures present a chance to give high-quality equipment a second life,” said Neal Sherman, Founder and CEO Of TAGeX Brands, the operator of RestaurantEquipment.Bid. “This auction allows operators and startups to access proven commercial assets while supporting reuse and sustainability within the hospitality industry.”

Auction Details

• Auction Name: REB1611 – Rochester, NY
• Bidding now open
• Auction Closes: February 2, 2026, with items closing on a rolling basis
• Equipment Location: 251 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14608
• Pick-Up Date: February 4, 2026 (appointment required)
• View Auction Link: https://bit.ly/REB1611Rochester

About Exchange Sports Bar

Exchange Sports Bar was a casual sports bar located in downtown Rochester, New York, known for its lively atmosphere, bar menu, and role as a local gathering spot for sporting events. The establishment has since closed, and its remaining assets are being liquidated through online auction.

About RestaurantEquipment.Bid and TAGeX Brands

RestaurantEquipment.Bid is the largest and most dynamic online marketplace for pre-owned restaurant and bar equipment in the United States. Powered by TAGeX Brands, a trusted industry leader for more than 38 years, the platform connects buyers with high-quality equipment from restaurant closures, relocations, and remodels—helping support sustainability and small business growth nationwide.

All items are sold as-is, where-is and are available exclusively through the RestaurantEquipment.Bid online auction platform. Interested bidders must register in advance to participate. While items are not tested by RestaurantEquipment.Bid, many items come from operating locations. Winning bidders are responsible for the appropriate removal and loading of their items. No one on site can assist with disconnect, removal, or loading items. Palletization services are not offered at this location.

Media Contact:

Zach Sherman
Director of eCommerce Strategy
(585)469-0797
zsherman@TAGeXBrands.com