50 Best Bars in Pittsburgh

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

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

“Tonight we ate at the Urban Tap. Our server Jenna was not only delightful. She was on top of every order both drinks and food. Clearing the table quickly. Filling drinks. And very personable to speak with. I would not only recommend this place to anyone. I would recommend her specifically as your server if possible.“

“This bar slaps. The bartenders are all super chill and knowledgeable. The menu is super interesting, with balanced and unexpected cocktails that are truly impressive. You can tell the drinks have a lot of love for the craft behind their recipes. Can get a little crowded/loud on busy nights but still worth it. 10/10 would recommend sitting at the bar with a couple friends and trying as much on the menu as you can.“

“You can Uber eats whatever you are in the mood for, as I think they have hot dogs and free pop corn but that's it. Gives you the option of ordering what you are in the mood for. Great priced drinks, dart boards, pool table. It's a great drive bar, lots of fun!“

“We drive 40 minutes just to go here! The food is delicious and service has always been amazing! Would highly recommend!“

“This place has an AMAZING whiskey selection. Plus the atmosphere is great, the bar tenders are super attentive and it’s just an all around great place.“

“I'd heard about the wings and just had to try them. In my opinion, Buffalo Wings are truly the only thing that is special about food in Pittsburgh. I was not disappointed. They're the best I've had, and they come served in a basket with sauce of the perfect consistency pooled at the bottom. The woman behind the bar somehow takes care of everyone without any help. You could tell that she truly cared about your experience.“

“Good food. Excellent hamburger“

“Always a good vibe with great service and cool grown & sexy crowd!“

“Was in today for the first time. The bar tender was so friendly and welcoming. Our food was yummy and the Christmas decorations were awesome!“

“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!“

“I love The Dog Penn for so many reasons. It's a safe dog park (vax requirements and scamp counselors), the owners are community minded (work with local businesses and rescues), and the atmosphere is incredible. Last night, I got a flat tire when I was leaving The Dog Penn. The owners did not hesitate to come outside and help me (well😅 being honest, do it for me) change my tire. They taught me a few things about my car and made sure I was safe to get on the road. Beyond the many things I love about the venue itself, I love the ownership and the way they love and take care of their community. If you haven't had a chance to check this place out yet, you absolutely have to!“

“Came from 2 hours away for a comedy show.
I love that you can reserve seating. I love that it's rows of chairs instead of tables. It was a little hot for me, but I run hot. The drinks were reasonable and delivered to our seats with the use of a QR code! The atmosphere is vintage awesome. I would totally be a member if I lived closer.
Parking is on the difficult side, but we were able to find a decent spot.“

“Wanted to make sure I wrote this review bc of my amazing experience. First, to get this out of the way… really cool vibe, great beers at great prices, and a great spot for local music. I went recently to see Sacred Monsters who were in town from Philly. It was the lead singer, KP’s birthday and we wanted to do something special for her. Long story short, Toy is amazing. Not only did she help with the surprise but she… on her own… ordered cupcakes for KP since I couldn’t find a cake that met her dietary restrictions. She was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Checked this bar out on Wednesday for Yuengs & wings. The bartender was very polite and attentive and it's a pretty nice atmosphere in the bar, plenty of TVs, also dart boards and pool tables. Cool! I got the wings , their hottest sauce and was pleasantly surprised! The wing sauce wasn't too hot but pretty tasty. The blue cheese was decent! The size of the wings was also great and I was very full after eating 12. I will definitely be back again!“

“Great place to go have a Great time & enjoy your special day 🎈“

“yoho’s Yinzide Out Wednesday Live Music performances each week from 6:00 to 9:00. Great live music, Great staff, Great food.“

“One of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Amazing food. And customer service.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“After mentioning to someone that I'd had dinner at the cage, they asked me how it was and I said: Same as it ever was, which is to say, good food, cheap drinks, enigmatic service, a little rough around the edges, and my favorite bar/place to hang out and chat. Never change, the cage. ❤️“

“Great food , great atmosphere“

“Great neighborhood joint. Smoking allowed, cigars are welcome. Try the meatballs! Delicious. Great place to watch a game, with several big screen tv’s. Host Francis Pope will make sure you enjoy your evening.“

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

“I booked The Goldmark’s speakeasy, The Confidant, for my birthday party recently and simply cannot sing their praises enough!

Nicole and Noa were ANGELS and worked with me throughout the entire process to answer any and all of my questions. They worked so hard to create and serve two CUSTOM cocktails with me and a shot of my choice for the evening! There was even a drink sheet made just for my event. I got so many compliments from every guest about how wonderful our bartender, Noa, was. He was fun, helpful, and completely added to our vibe :)
We had full rein over the music, and even a bouncer to ensure our party remained private. Everyone was obsessed with the space, and it perfectly accommodated all of my guests. We were even able to move things around in a way that worked best for us! The staff let us in a full hour early to decorate, and they were ready to help make my vision come to life. Goldmark even provided us a table for snacks and cake that is not usually available.

I can’t thank Noa, Nicole, Jill, and Adam for helping coordinate the most unforgettable birthday party! ( I want to do this every year!)“

“Love this place and will go back“

“I just went for the my first time. I didn’t order food but the pizza looked really good. They had live music on Friday night (around 10pm-11pm when I was there). Drinks were good and very very reasonably priced. I’m looking forward to going back. Would definitely recommend checking this place out.“

“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!“

“We had a rental place down on Sycamore and we stopped here for a evening of libations and pool table fun 🤩 the bartender was great and the drinks and service were excellent. Don’t hesitate to stop here a great Pittsburgh Bar. We stopped here several more times during our stay. Also good bar food. A cash only establishment“

“Solid brewery space with a good variety of beers on offer. Leans heavily toward IPAs, but also traditional European styles. Should be something for everyone.

The front bar space is welcoming and stylish, but a bit narrow. That said, there is a larger room in the back with pinball machines and an outdoor space that looked popular in the summer months.

As a tourist, it was a touch out of the way from downtown, but worth the trip in my opinion. I’d happily return on a future trip to town.“

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

“Best spot everrrrrrrrrrrrr“

“I’ve loved Carls for 20 years!“

“Great prices for the beer and they have the coolest staff and a pool table in the back! Definitely one of my new favorites!“

“friendly bartenders that make you feel welcome and inexpensive drinks....not open super late like traditional bars (most likely cause of the location they are in)....pretty decent pub fare menu also that is good go here since bowl next door but the whole package makes the trip worth it“

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere here! ✨ It was my first time stopping by, and the overall vibe was great — relaxed, friendly, and full of good energy. The people around were easygoing, which made the place feel welcoming right away 😊.

One of the best parts was the drinks. They were very affordable 🍹 and the pours were definitely generous, which is always a nice surprise. The cocktails were made well and tasted great, so they definitely did not disappoint.

I also heard from a few people that their chicken is really good, so that’s something I’m planning to try the next time I visit 🍗. If it’s as good as the drinks, I’m sure it’ll be worth it!

Overall, it was a fun first experience with good vibes, good people, and solid drinks. I’d definitely come back again to hang out and explore more of the menu.“

“Great bar!! Super friendly staff..owners are always there pinching in when needed. Great menu..never been disappointed with food. My wife and I go to porkys few times a month. They dont kill you on drink prices either. Give porkys a try you will love it“

“The bartenders are amazing and friendly and very personable this is my go to place when I want to be with friends“

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

“My husband and my mom threw me a 40th birthday party at The Monkey Bar. We had the huge porch to ourselves, wonderful wait staff, and the management was great to work with! Highly recommend looking into this place for events - truly perfect evening!!“

“Bishops is the classic local place to go, where strangers feel like family! TV’s for watching sports, TouchTunes for good music, great food and always consistent and full bar! Great service where you’ll be treated with the best local hospitality. Right off the highway in a convenient location“

“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.“

“We won a gift certificate from my favorite non-profit, Hilltop Horizons.org I didn't know I liked Cider until we stopped at the Brewery at Soergels in Wexford. We tasted several samples before we ordered a growler that was perfect for 2 of us. We sat inside as it was a bit windy that day. There is great outside seating as well. There were board games available to play and great views of the farm. We tried the sorbet on the way out. It was delicious!! We also picked up a 6 pack to enjoy later. This would be a great place for family fun or just for 2. I love to find local small businesses that support each other and the community! We will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“My friend Larry, who is a bartender at a Shadyside bar, took me here once when we were in Oakland. LOVED IT! Great atmosphere, great drinks and Gene is wonderful. Interesting mix of Pitt upperclassmen and regular people from the area. Every time I happen to be in Oakland now, I make a point of dropping in for a drink (or five). Highly recommend for a cool bar!“

“very good food! try the paella, take some to go and enjoy it the next day. it's so.good!“

“good place and great staff and owner“

“Good people, good service, good food. Love the place.“

“they got busch and i like to have busch“

“Wonder atmosphere, delicious food & your staff is friendly, helpful, caring & very accommodating to food allergies. Excellent food prepared with beautiful presentation and delicious to the taste. Thank you for making our 49th wedding Anniversary such a memorable one.“