50 Best Cocktail Bars near Braddock

“…… you should have to pass a sanity test before you are allowed to leave a review because being barred from fairways is pretty mf hard to accomplish but if it’s said it’s meant and it’s always for a reason but it’s okay stay mad my man this is for sure how you get back in 😂“

“BRIAN!!!!

Definitely a great, charismatic guy. He righted every wrong I’ve ever felt (today).
He is very well educated in mixing spirits. Every drink was excellent. His personality was super authentic. We connected right away. But then dranksssssss were top tier. He’s a master at his craft.“

“What a cool place! Thanks for hosting our Robert Burns Night!“

“Great food and drink! Had the best burger and watermelon mimosa! staff was super friendly!“

“Outstanding pizza and service“

“We found this absolute gem after we were at a farmers market and WOW! Mo and Quinn were fantastic. We had a wonderful bottle of Cava with the cheese plate and it was absolutely fantastic and very reasonably priced. Great vibe, great music, great service! We will definitely be back“

“Super fun and welcoming atmosphere!! Everyone is lovely, the cocktails are creative and delicious, the food is great, AND the patio out back is awesome!“

“Best cocktails in the city- strong and classic. Love the daily drink specials and the jukebox. Super cool and nice bartenders who really make the experience great. A really good place to drink by yourself or with a friend since it's laid back“

“We had a fantastic experience! Early before dinner cocktail as well as after dinner dessert cocktail! Cam definitely knows what he is doing, great bar tender! This is one of our favorite places to visit for drinks in Pittsburgh. Definitely worth a stop for a fun cocktail, wine or beer. Heja Sverige! 🇸🇪“

“A new experience for our group. Took the plunge and got 3 grappa's, but couldn't tell you anything about one over another, except they definitely are 10/10 on the hard core scale. Regardless, cozy spot with our the door wine for sister restaurant around the corner.“

“Wandering around Pittsburgh on a long weekend vacation (yes, srsly, go there) and found this gem. A classic daiquiri is proof (pun if I wanna) of how good a rum is. Maggie’s Farm Rum is outstanding. I failed to get a photo of the daiquiri before I drank it so you’ll just have to get one for yourself. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, background music was truly in the background and conversations were low-volume and laid back.“

“Love Con Alma. If you’re looking for a great cocktail, delicious food, or live music it’s the place to be!“

“Very delicious food every time‼️ Never disappointed...treat us like family no matter when we go their. Hometown bar nothing fancy...but we love it‼️“

“We really liked our experience at Apertivo Club. The atmosphere is really warm and comfortable. We split the olives and market salad. Both excellent. I had the spicy rigatoni and it was very good. The drink menu is well curated and the service was truly excellent. We will certainly come back again.“

“Easily my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. My go to meals there are consistently the same every time. Excellent food and great service, which is hard to find anymore. Eat the best and f**k the rest. Streets On Carson baby!! ❤️🤤“

“...simply, absolutely amazing. You know what the buzz is about...“

“I don’t get wowed often but this place is worth every penny. We got the cheapest bread you could buy and steak tar tar to start, both were great, then we shared 2 large entrees - the rainbow trout and the chicken, both were 10/10, probably the most perfectly cooked fish I’ve ever had in my life and again I don’t get wowed often. This is by far now our favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh to go to, hands down a PREMIERE spot to eat.“

“As long as you answer with respect you will receive it back. If you answer with the attitude don't be upset if that's what you get back. This place is so chill and laid back bartenders are cool the food is good security is cool but does his job“

“Impressive Cozy, Loft style dining experience; wonderful atmosphere with friendly knowledgeable staff and a well versed menu.
We arrived at our reservation time and were seated for dinner. The restaurant setting is comfortably welcoming as was our waitress Amy. We were dining in a downtown loft apartment looking out at the city of Pittsburgh. The decor was fitting of the experience both fixtures and furnishings.
We ordered the crispy Brussels, the crab cakes and salmon with risotto. All were cooked perfectly. We also partook in a pretty and plum cocktail 🍹 👍🏾 and a cherry 🍒 bloom mocktail (not as flavorful as expected so Amy had the bartender mix up another mocktail that had a more flavorful taste 👌🏾). I was also treated to a delicious birthday cake 🎂 .
There is lots of different seating options from lounge to large tables, intimate and bar seating. The bar is also very large. Overall great dining experience Emerson’s keep up the good work I enjoyed your restaurant.“

“It’s a nice place to get a drink. Great dive bar! And the bartenders were friendly. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy tho. Drinks were pretty cheap! I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit this bar but if I’m in the area I would definitely stop in again.“

“We had the best time here recently!! Food, staff, drinks, all amazing. The courses were fun and they kept things moving smoothly, very organized. We will definitely be back!“

“It is a pop up bar spot. Call ahead at rhe hotel Industrialist to find out if open.

Kid-friendliness: A bar. Not for children.

Parking: Free and paid parkinf on st depending on day and time. Rhe meter will tell u. There is a garage near by.

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator and roomy. But call ahead to make sure open and what is rhe theme to make sure it's open space. It was when I was there.“

“One of my favorite spots, great service and the oysters are always amazing!“

“Absolutely delicious! Everything from the cocktails to the food and atmosphere is perfect!“

“We went to The Forge for my birthday celebration. Words w will not do it justice! Everything was perfect. Such a thoughtful place to unwind and enjoy. When we head back to Pittsburgh, I will make it a point to enjoy another evening of delicious food, a Zen atmosphere and fun cocktails. Win. Win. Win.“

“Always delicious! Meghan and Barry where awesome servers and the food was top notch!“

“Had lunch today at Primos and WOW! The Ahbundogas soup 🍜 is the best we’ve ever had. Four large meatballs that alone taste 👅 flavorful. come with rice and portion was great. even a little to take home for later. definitely coming back!“

“Hemlock House describes itself as serving "irreverent food," and they aren't kidding. I came in expecting a burger, but I stayed for the Frog Legs—the gochujang brown butter buffalo sauce is an absolute game changer. If you are looking for boring bar food, go elsewhere. Here, you have to try the Beef Tartare; the quality of the Snake River Farms beef really shines, and the soy cured yolk adds such a rich texture. For the main event, the Duck Burger is a must-order. The combination of a duck and beef fat patty with luxardo cherries and boursin cheese sounded crazy on paper, but it was incredible. This place is a culinary hidden gem.“

“Mezcal Cantina is hands down my go-to spot for Mexican food in Pittsburgh. The tacos are consistently amazing, and the margaritas are always on point. My personal favorite is the Quesabirria tacos, they’re incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, and seriously satisfying every time. On top of that, the service is always great, which makes the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for a place with great food, drinks, and service, this is it!“

“I’ve been enjoying Mexican cuisine for over 50 years, but I must say that Tepache is hands down the best, most authentic, flavorful of them all. The service is spot on and their selections of house made margaritas are all amazing. Don’t look any further. Just go here“

“My husband and I went here for our anniversary breakfast and it was delicious! Our waitress was very kind and helpful with all of our requested accommodations. She also helped answer our questions about items on the menu to make sure they were allergen safe for both of us. We had a reservation and still had to wait 5-10 for someone to come over and seat us at the host stand, but the food easily makes up for that. We had the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the Build Your Own Omelette, both of which we would highly recommend.“

“One of our top 5 restaurants in our decades of eating out! Inventive, unique, and well crafted cocktails to the Porchetta and Crab Trophie to the amazing Creme Brulee and affagato...All top notch! These chefs know what they are doing!!! Unfortunately, they aren't open on Sundays when we are normally in town otherwise we'd be here monthly!“

“The assistant manager Gabriel is the most kind and caring man; he exceeds expectations of a restaurant manager by a long shot! This modern Mexican restaurant showboats Mexican pride, while having more than reasonable prices. Food was cooked perfectly and quickly, it felt like we just ordered. I cannot recommend this place enough; the delicious margaritas are an added bonus too. Nothing but positive vibes over here! Huge shout out to our server Fran for being so great with my toddler! He went the extra mile engaging with my child, to the point of my son smiling and giggling every time he came back.“

“Really great setup. Staff is fantastic, extremely customer focused and present. The place has a nice blend of authenticity but it is also run like a proper business that wants you to come back and not a bar that just exists to serve the owner's friends and a handful of regulars.“

“We went to G’s for our anniversary and it was an absolutely delightful experience. Great quiet and cozy atmosphere, stellar service, and incredible food and drinks. Every dish was full of flavor and the textures were all beautifully done. Even the bread basket was amazing with maple butter. It felt like a 5 star dining experience for a reasonable person. Excited to go back again soon.“

“Fantastic tea and hip atmosphere.. A++“

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“Awesome food and atmosphere“

“Lovely atmosphere with plants, fun decor, and sunlight everywhere, one of the prettiest places to grab a drink! And the drinks are also just as pretty and delicious, with a bunch of of different flavors and combos, they also can craft something for you, but the specials are so varied that you can def find something you like!

Also the staff was great and made sure to check what flavors and strength you would like to steer you in the right direction, would definitely recommend!“

“Absolutely stunning venue! Phenomenal staff, from the doorman to the co-owner Maddy. So much work and time went into renovating and it shows. We will definitely be back for more shows in the near future… and rumor has it they have a full kitchen? Hopefully they have it running here soon. Can’t rave enough, but we had a great time. Parking wasn’t too bad, plan ahead or come early lol“

“Really enjoyed my visit to Porky's. The small bar atmosphere gives it a relaxed, welcoming feel right when you walk in. It’s the kind of place that’s easy to settle into and enjoy.

The food was excellent—everything came out fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you’d hope for from a spot like this. You can tell they take pride in what they’re serving.

Great vibe, great food, and definitely a place worth going back to.“

“Great atmosphere, very friendly workers and great food!!“

“Great place for large groups, cool seating options. Pizza and wine nights are great but all food is delicious!“

“The Goldmark has long been one of our favorite bars in Pittsburgh with the best DJs, and it turns out it’s also a fantastic place to host a private party! We recently hosted a surprise 30th birthday party there, and absolutely everyone had a great time. The staff is incredible; Nicole and the rest of the team went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. They were so accommodating with our surprise setup, letting us arrive early to get ready. Plus, being able to leave our extra food and supplies there overnight meant we could just enjoy the rest of our night without worrying about cleanup. Highly recommend for a fun night out or a private event!“

“Pearl was outstanding and very accommodating. Definitely a great asset to the establishment.“

“This place was fabulous the the decor and vibe was beautiful the drinks were top tier and crafted with care we also got shrimp cocktail “ with the good ice” and and onion dip with homemade chips both so good! I cant say enough good things about our bartenders Joy and Alicia they were attentive personable and so fun to talk to 10/10 experience“

“Good chow and a great place to visit.“

“Good food… no, great food and awesome drinks. I love Mexican food and this hit the spot!“

“Food is amazing . Staff is friendly .“

“best lil pinball cocktail lounge dance floor in da 'burgh! 🖤“