50 Best Bars in Pittsburgh

“The food was AMAZING! The service was AMAZING! The drinks were AMAZING! We are going back tomorrow because we loved it so much! We had cheese curds (the sauce was the best!), the mussels, pulled pork nachos and shrimp tacos! All were hands down the best we have had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Don’t walk RUN to this place!“

“Great classic neighborhood bar. Fantastic food and rotating draft selections.“

“burger was fantastic! can't beat the Tuesday deal“

“probably my favorite bar on earth....and I own a popular bar. every place needs a bar like this...“

“I reserved a 15 top for my graduation dinner, and despite being extremely busy the staff was on top of everything. They were extremely kind, quick, and willing to support my group in any way. Would absolutely recommend shenanigans!! The food was incredible and so was the service.“

“Went in on a crowded, busy night, but the bartenders were immediately responsive and friendly still. They have a wide variety of drinks, and all four that two of us tried were really memorable and unique. For sure a place to return to and try the whole menu“

“5⭐️Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious food.“

“I was in town for the results of my father’s pet scan, staying with my cousin in Lawrenceville. This neighborhood situated near the strip district adjacent to the city center is awesome, loads of great bars and restaurant's and I found a gem that serves some of the best Mexican food I’ve had. I was also lucky enough to have a bartender by the name of Larkin that not only had a great personality but made both the best margarita and the best Michelada that I had ever had. Very happy to be able to Larkin and round corner cantina a great review!“

“Good food. Excellent hamburger“

“Delicious cocktails and small plates. Love the bar and outdoor areas! The owner is the sweetest and an amazing hostess/chef. Very fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“Prices are terrific, service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is what you'd expect out of a tavern, with a bonus from some potted plants.

The soup du jour, a spiced black bean soup, was out of this world. The fried pickles were the best fried pickle wedges I've ever had, with some terrific batter. The wings were good. The sauces were delicious, especially the spice golden BBQ sauce we had (golden goldenboy, I think). The only thing was they weren't crispy.

We'll definitely be back though.“

“Drinks are amazing! 10 for 10 no notes!“

“If you like hood bars this is the place to go. They have pool tables and food but I never ate there but I heard the food is BOMB! You also have to try those jello shots that Auntie makes which are very strong. My only GRIPE is that they use the state regulated pours so the bartenders really can't show you little love but at least they don't charge you an arm and a leg“

“My experience with Hysyde was very wonderful. They’re very professional, wonderful vibes and good food. I want to say that I tried their sour cream and onion chicken and it was delicious. I plan on coming back again. This place deserves 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Their Sunday brunch is amazing! Food is delicious and they offer a great menu. I recommend pairing it with some fun drinks and great friends. They also serve awesome drinks like mudslides, banana monkey, or dirty monkey, and some good fruity drinks, do not hesitate to name your favorite, or don't be afraid to try something new. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Servers are always great and pleasant from my experiences as well! Street parking only but it's free. It also may look like a "hole in the wall" before going inside but it's far from that. It's recently renovated and has a modern but classic bar feel and look. Just don't judge a book by it's cover on this place.

Parking: It can be a pain to park due to its street parking only. But if you can get a spot on the street it's located on then it's not bad at all. But it%“

“Cash only joint! Smallish neighborhood gem. Looks unassuming from the outside but it's just perfect for the locals. No beers on draft and that's a little sad but the delicious food totally makes up for it. The bartenders/waitstaff are always friendly, attentive and funny. Since we moved to Mount Washington, we're pretty much slowly becoming regulars so there go our plans to lose weight this year ?“

“Legit the best Reuben, crispy and a little tangy, so good. All the sandwiches are so freaking good. All of the ciders are so good. One of our favorite places to go. Usually live music on the weekends and trivia during the week. Awesome place.“

“If your looking for a place to go and have a few drinks; play some pool or darts, look no further. This is the place for you. Highland is a nice little hole in the wall that all the locals know and love. Not very big but bigger than it looks. It's only got one pool table and dart board, but we take turnes like good kids to use it. There a couple tables to sit and enjoy or sit at the bar and get funky with the bar. Lol it's a good time.“

“Best spot everrrrrrrrrrrrr“

“Was there this past Friday and wish I could have stayed longer ! But...... , 1 beer ang go ! Anyhoo I had stopped for their Turtle soup ! ! And it was fantastic ! Good people all the way around ! Laughed , met great people and the bartender and 1 of the cooks I met we're 100% good people !Highly recommend stopping in for anything ! Been going there for years and it always a good time !“

“Dive bar vibe - Dark & Vintage. They're hot cheese balls were pretty good. They were not the best cheese curds that I have ever had, but they were decent. If you like your cheese curds extra cheesy, these are for you. We also got 2 burgers were which were extremely large, & cooked well done which wasn't very good. The fries were subpar and the chips were just plain generic ruffle chips -not made in house or anything. I would have loved another option to not have a side. This place was not super expensive which was cool but probably wouldn't come here again.“

“I ❤️ this place!!! The staff is wonderful, the owner is super friendly, and the cooks make amazing food! Plus, they have a pool table, darts, and a great selection of beer and spirits! Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely enjoyed this bar! Their drinks were good and the night my friend and I went they plaued great music. Since it was snowy, there wasnt a large crowd, but we had fun regardless.

The bartender was friendly and gave us drink suggestions and made good talk. We watched sports on tv, talked, and overall had a good time. Bathrooms were clean, dancefloor is fun.

Parking: Street parking“

“Favorite traditional after work Pittsburgh neighborhood bar....add some of Pitt's best and brightest, a lot of fun.....Trivia nites on Wednesday are entertaining as the crowd is generally younger and the kids have a unique sense of humor....“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing quality food. I couldn’t be more satisfied and surprised. Every item we ordered was beautifully arranged and very flavorful. I highly recommend anyone to try it. Gyoza, fried tofu, Mongolian beef, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen all perfect!“

“We got the Lent special and I am allergic to fish (not shellfish) and they opened a new fryer to cook my food separate. Nowhere has ever done that for me. We will be back!“

“We went there one night with my husband’s cousins. It was a lot of fun! The drinks were great as well. I love the one with juice of a whole fresh orange and the one with fire( I forgot the name). We stayed until 2 in the morning and got tacos on Carson st. Felt exhausted the next day lol.“

“This place ROCKS. I really can’t pinpoint what it is, but every single time I’ve walked through that door, I laughed till I cried, drank good and danced all night long. Julie behind the bar is a very important piece to this puzzle. Best bartender ever, hands down!“

“Such a clever, well done, historical, smallest, greatest bar ever! Definitely worth stepping off the noisy street for a cocktail!“

“Excellent fish, great top-shelf drinks and volunteers that can’t be beat. We try to make them all!“

“Just started going to the Theme a couple of weeks ago. We were looking for a change of pace and more for our money. The Theme did not disappoint, great drink specials & daily specials. Food is great especially the sandwiches and pizza.“

“I just had my dinner. i ordered fish and pierogies I didn't get to eat right away. It was still delicious after heating it up !! thanks to the cook and the people taking orders on 03-29-21“

“its awesome. and I have to type to hit 25 Characters on rhe review.“

“Great Food and drinks! Really fun atmosphere.“

“awesome place good times with old friends from the neighborhood and Rick is an awesome owner who cares for his customers“

“Great people great place and even better bloody Mary's“

“I go the visit this boom ? bar and grill EVERYTIME I am in Pittsburgh.Great food, drinks are amazing, free pool, and darts. They have a music box to play your own music if you like.Saturday night live Dj.Bingo as well on some night. Smoking out doors.FAST SERVICE FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.I feel like you’re always greeted with a smile. They have zero tolerance for ignorance will throw you out of your acting up. They also make you feel safe because they check everyone at the door. NOTHING IS ALLOWED INSIDE ..So you FREE SAFE AND FREE TO ENJOY YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION to Everyone….“

“Get your drink on, get your smoke on and get your grub on and get your groove on. Classic dive bar. Know what you want to order before you're at the bar. Some booth seating with a long bar with stools, back room with pool and live music.“

“Garvey's is a fantastic place nestled in Southside slopes.We stumbled upon when we were walking from the slopes to the flats. Bartender James was a lot of fun. They don't serve food but you can order in. I showed up with my whole football crew and we brought snacks and sandwiches. Felt just like tailgate! They have a fun bowling game in the back room. We also bought Garvey's Tshirts and hoodies. What a blast“

“Randy was our first class bartender and was knowledgeable polite &friendly PGH tortas was the food truck for the new fangs beer release and they provided a five star taco experience - duck carnitas, rabbit tinga, gator po boy, nopales and beef tongue. All juicy choices featuring the perfect combo of acid, fat& sweet heat.
The beers featured the marzen - best Oktoberfest of the year. We went home with some coffee porter &the scent of the head alone was transformative.
The owners and brew masters work hard and it shows in the quality. We will absolutely return. Thanks 4pts!“

“Oh, my goodness, so delicious. Lotsa fun with the digital karaoke machine, pool table, and darts. WE also enjoyed watching the patrons play on the golfing video machine. Great portions of food. Fresh-cut, homemade French fries. Flavor, flavor, flavor on all of the food choices, and there were 14 adults. Great place to go hang out bc clean air, SMOKING outside on the veranda only. Go enjoy yourself anytime of the day. WE went on Sunday afternoon around 1pm.“

“This Yinzer gem, was literally a 2 min walk from my air bnb of Suismon (Hooters floor mat😉🖤💛). Not a local, but they made me feel like a local on my first night, and I came back every night and met the locals as if I were one too. Same for Grand Brew, if you find this helpful tell them Keto Ryan from Las Cruces says hello 👊). Was captivated by the IC Light neon signs outside, Clement mural b Raymer, and new friends. If you want a true taste of Pittsburgh go to Verdetto’s and Grand Brew, and IF you are good people, you will fall in love as I have. 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛 Anything less than a 5 star review for these spots tells me you are probably a karen.“

“This is a great asset to Mt. Lebanon, growing up in Brooklyn, I am accustomed to pretty darn good pizza. East End makes a SOLID Sicilian! The beers are very good, pricing is a bit strong, I think they would do well to ease up a bit there maybe a 2for deal or something on the beer and the pizza they would do more volume and get more exposure. I frequent this place, and everything I have had so far has been like a Pittsburgh 9/10 or better. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and it's a great way to wrap up a long day!“

“I went to a show and some drunk kid kept spilling his drink on the floor. I literally watched one of the owners come up with a mop and wet floor sign. There's something to be said about venues keeping the general public safe while providing an optimal entertainment experience. I cannot wait to watch this venue flourish!“

“Love it“

“Great neighborhood bar since 1939“

“Now here was a fun surprise from the street you walk into a small bar area typical for Pittsburgh and not much of a surprise, but when you walk in the back the place opens way up into a giant pool room with multiple pool tables and dart machines.“

“Service/Food is great. Wings are killer. Really nice feel to the place with TVs as far as the eyes can see. Perfect ballgame bar.“

“Super cool vibe! Live music, huge selection of cocktails and nice people🤙🏻“