48 Best Cocktail Bars near Mccandless

“Friendly staff and great atmosphere“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“Here in Pittsburgh for the weekend from Atlanta, Fet Fisk was high on the itinerary. They knocked it out of the park! Everyone was dressed for Halloween. Riley was our server and he was a gem. Attentive without being overbearing. The drinks were lovely. The pate was delicious to start, as was the caviar. The chantrelle mushrooms with the lignonberries? So savory and incredible. Now the standouts.. the rainbow trout and spaetzle. UH-MAZING! The espresso gin and tonic? Killer.

Overall, 20/10 stars! Thanks everyone!“

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

“Loved everything about it... The food was amazing, and a special drink from the bartender was one of the best I've ever had. The owner came out and introduced himself... And we enjoyed heavenly tiramisu for dessert. All in all a lovely, lovely experience.“

“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!“

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

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

“We frequent this place often - great food, good vibes, and fast service. There is plenty of seating at the bar and the tables at both the front and back of the restaurant. Never had nopal (cactus) before? Give it a try - it’s delicious! And if you like some heat, the homemade salsa that comes with the tacos is fire - literally! Just wash it down with a margarita or mezcal cocktail. You can’t go wrong here.“

“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.“

“These folks are doing some fantastic work with their cocktails. Great flavors, great creativity. Staff is also fantastic. Enjoyed my brief conversations with them around current menu and my particular off-menu order.
5/5 would cuss respectfully at the bartender again.“

“Awesome food and atmosphere“

“Delicious!! Everything from the espresso martini to the Steak Frites and finished off with the desserts, was top notch and absolutely delicious. Great service and atmosphere.“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Porky's is a hidden gem in PGH. The BBQ is fantastic. The smoked wings are some of the best I've ever had and the atmosphere is exactly what you're looking for in a relaxed yinzers bar. It's a great spot to watch sports and the staff is very accommodating to most requests.“

“I recently reserved the confidant (the speakeasy connected to the Goldmark) for my proposal to my now fiancée. The entire process was incredible. Nicole and the staff are kind, responsive, accommodating, and went above and beyond to help make the night go just as planned. Nicole helped me plan every detail, including personalized drinks and coordination with a photographer. I would definitely recommend the Confidant if you are looking for great drinks, a cozy atmosphere, and amazing service. Our time there could not have been better!“

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

“We stopped for lunch today and had a GREAT experience! Very clean cool atmosphere and friendly staff! I would recommend going here for lunch or dinner and I see they have a breakfast menu!!! We will be back!💕“

“This is a super cute little hideaway bar, posing as a 'speakeasy'. While prohibition is long past, the idea of a secret bar still has a certain cache to it. It feels special. And they get it right here. The atmosphere is amazing. It's a beautiful room, with a skylight and a chandelier. It's stunning. A real 'Wow' moment when you arrive.

Food and beverage are certainly good, but pricey. It looked like there was an upcharge to order off menu. A gin and tonic (with Beefeaters?!) should not cost that I was charged.

The other issue? Service was really slow. Painfully slow. The bar was not at all busy. It was a Thursday. It took easily ten minutes for drinks to be delivered. I watched them sit at the server pickup for 5 minutes, easily.

Also, the bartender was wearing shorts and a ball cap. Looked newly 21. Come on. Class it up already. It's supposed to be a sort of Prohibition era theme park, right? How about a tie? A nice crisp shirt, sleeves rolled up? Maybe a vest?

Great space. Good offerings. Indifferent service. They could try harder, but the service industry has been suffering since the pandemic. It makes me sad. We went to Kelly's afterwards, and had a much better time for half the money.“

“I can’t say enough great things about this place! They invited our specials needs kiddos in and not only made us the most wonderful, delicious pizzas but it was all on the house! They treated the kids so well! Highly recommend this place to everyone!! Thank you so much for donating lunch to us! The kids absolutely loved it!“

“I want to like this place so badly. It has a cool vibe. It feels like a real, homespun venue. Sound is decent if not the best upstairs. Staff is friendly. All good things.

But Ticketmaster/Live Nation ruins everything it touches, and the last show I went to didn't have paper tickets, couldn't buy them, and tickets were not available at all with cash. Credit card only. The person literally just enters your credit card manually into whatever live nation/tm site they're using.

Tickets often have about 40% in fees added to them because of this. Most venues make it easy to get paper tickets to avoid the fees. I buy tickets without fees at Mr. Smalls and with very low fees at the bar at Thunderbird. And they always have paper tickets for their shows.

I realize the venue gets bullied into this, but this isn't very punk or homespun. Not allowing cash for cover/tickets let's the government monitor everything we do. Again, that's not punk.

We need venues to push back because us, as fans, have no voice. Ticketing scams are ruining live music and every venue needs to do their part.

I hate leaving negative reviews for music venues due to ticketing because I know they don't like it either.

Edit: I'm updating my review because of the heartfelt response from the venue and by realizing that they can't control a broken ticketing industry. They seem to be trying, and in a world of chain venues I have to support the independent ones that are doing their best to navigate this awful reality of Live nation/AXS.“

“Friendly staff and great atmosphere“

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

“Love going to Penn society after the club to see Matt the bartender. The atmosphere is great and he always makes me a fancy drink and keeps the vibes up. Everytime I go out I end up there to see him they always treat me great. Love Kelly and Lenny too they do a great job keeping everything in order. 10/10 have been coming here for years and will keep going! Always recommend them to people who ask where to go after hours.“

“Odd 90s music or a cigar bar but I really liked it there“

“I came here with my dad and got the chicken piccata, which was delicious! It was served with assorted vegetables which I actually liked versus the pasta. We will be back!“

“🌟 A Sushi Delight in Downtown Pittsburgh! 🌟 If you’re a sushi lover, you absolutely must try the Spider Roll at Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille. This incredible roll is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy USDA soft shell crab, complemented by the fresh crunch of asparagus and cucumber, the creamy richness of avocado, and the delightful pop of masago. This roll is huge and too big for our chopstick skills, so we used our fingers! Each piece is generously topped with a luscious combination of eel sauce, spicy sauce, and a sprinkle of scallions, adding a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. For just $19, you get 10 pieces of this culinary masterpiece, making it not only a delicious treat but also a fantastic value. Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or just looking to try something new, the Spider Roll at Luke Wholey’s is a must-try experience in the heart of Pittsburgh. 🍣✨“

“I didnt get anything to eat, so I cant comment on the quality of food, but I imagine its typical bar food.
The service was friendly and quick despite being pretty busy.
Its a big place, lots of area to dance and hang out.
Drinks are average price for an inner city bar.“

“Been to Italian Village Pizza several times! The pizza made by Joe is amazing! All employees are attentive and courteous. Servers Elizabeth and Rachael are top notch! Love going when they have live music nights! Fresh Italian food!“

“Wonderful food and gluten friendly which is very hard to find. Lovely staff and the music was awesome!“

“Stopped in after a visit to the zoo with a couple of friends and tried the Smokestack sandwich with fries. Was excellent, and will certainly go back again for more!“

“My friend and I were on road trip .. stopped in at lunch time . The chicken tenders my friend had .. and the fried chicken sandwich I got was outstanding . Fries are good and hot . Drinks were excellent. Was prolly a one time stop as we were in our way home from Atlantic City … but if any one needs a place for lunch this is the place !“

“Celebrating National Pizza Day“

“Great vibe, good music, cool folks.“

“As a celiac, it’s hard for me to find a place where I feel comfortable eating and can eat “normal”. Our meal last night checked both boxes! Chris was amazing and put me at ease. The food was delicious, and I loved all the flavors in the grapple burger! Thanks for being so good to the gluten free community!“

“A nice, clean, trendy food hall experience. I recommend the happy hour at Dear James bar. Good draft selection with a decent discount & some domestic options for your pleasure. Great, bartender by the way. For the table there are water bars tucked in the corners of the building with freshly cleaned glassware & bottle carafes. These bars feature complimentary cold water & bubbly water. Food selection at my visit had 4 main kitchens ranging from southern soul food to fresh rolled sushi. Up front is some ice cream with a sidewalk window. Seating is ample in the middle of the hall. Upstairs is more intimate, tho a little traffic to the Pinball machines. Overall the hall was well kept & clean. Bathrooms are on both floors. Before this hall opened there were issues with zoning & parking. You can park out front in the street, though down a block just right across from the cemetery there is a corner lot that folks can use as well. Cool time all around with options from economical to higher end experiences.“

“The tri tip steak is amazing! I loved the asparagus, too!“

“Rachel was our waitress. She was awesome. It was busy and she didn't skip a beat. Food was delicious. Here on vacation from Michigan. Thank you.“

“I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I messaged the restaurant through Open Table to say it was my sisters birthday and that her husband was in the hospital. So wanted to make it special for her. The team went above and beyond ... a handwritten birthday note on the table when we arrived, prosecco and candles for dessert. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Thank you for making a tough birthday for my sister something special!“

“Over Eden hosted an incredible surprise 30th birthday party for me last night. The food and drinks were incredible and so reasonably priced for the amazing atmosphere that was provided. Our server Cody was so attentive and friendly, patiently took photos and made sure all of our guests needs were met. I tried tastes of the Cajun fries, artichoke spinach dip with pita, calamari and friend shrimp (LOVED the shrimp so fresh), pierogis (if you get angry when ordering them at other restaurants and being handed mrs ts these are perfect home made pillows for you), and the Korean short rib. This was the best birthday of my life and highly attributed by this venue and their staff.“

“This is the most under rated restaurant in Pittsburgh. I've noticed over the years a ton of chefs have been in and out of here but whoever is there now is absolutely killing it. We go weekly, sometimes more if there is a good event at Stage AE. Service is usually really good but the food is really good. Lots of great flavor combinations. Southwest Salad is a favorite as well as the Gnocchi, Short Rib and Salmon. That salmon is other worldly. I can't wait to see what the future brings!“

“Great place to hangout with awesome food and service.“

“We had a fantastic experience at dinner last night. Our servers were awesome and made our time there very enjoyable! Food was fantastic. My husband and his friend agree it was the best ribeye they have ever had! They travel for work and have ate at some of the best steak houses in the US and this was still one of the best if not, the best! We will definitely be back again some time.“