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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sandra Catinello
Beautiful speakeasy style bar with a unique ambience hidden away in Shadyside. Amazing craft cocktails with uncommon flavors like the one that uses green curry. Cannot wait to go back. This is a new local fave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dorothy Ingram
Lovely speak easy atmosphere, beautiful chandelier, and a really good use of space overall. Delicious and artistically crafted cocktails and excellent small plates as well as fresh oysters! My only dislike was the metal music playing, just seemed out of synch with the atmosphere of a “speak easy”. We were seated near a table that twice had really obnoxious young adults, so maybe we came on the wrong night to enjoy. But overall, this is definitely a place you want to experience. We’ll be back to try more cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Heien
Everytime we travel to a new city we get recommendations from locals where the best places are.
Commerce Bar was mentioned more than once, and from servers at other bars / restaurants, which is huge in my book.
Commerce Bar is a great speak easy, that was fun trying to figure out where it is once in, we knew we were in the right spot. We sat and the bar, and chatted with the bartenders, since we asked about where we should go next to maximize our time in Pittsburgh.
Cocktails here are phenomenal, and masterfully crafted, and completely unique.
While they offer food, we had just eaten so we didn't get to try anything, but if their cocktails were a sign, they food offerings would be delicious. (And looked delicious as they passed by us)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Such a cool speakeasy! The aesthetics here are absolutely gorgeous and makes the hunt to find it totally worth it—even if it’s a bit tricky (we had to ask for directions to locate the entrance!). Once inside, it was easy to grab a seat and order a drink.
One of my favorite touches: they present your receipt in a cute little box (photo attached!). I’m already looking forward to returning next time I’m in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Erin Davis
Very interesting place went for a mid day drink on a Sunday. Took us a bit to find the hidden door in the back alley. Great drinks. OK snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Heather List
Rockstar bartenders, amazing atmosphere for an intimately-casual and fun evening. Three of the four cocktails we tried were the best I'd ever had, and one of them wasn't even on the menu. Thank you Anna for the most amazing and well-balanced pineapple mezcal egg white sour I'll ever have! Will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nevin DeCroo
The menu is full of some of the most interesting cocktails I've ever seen, and they're fantastic! Definitely check this place out, and enjoy its unique atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Andrew L
The commerce bar is by-far the most unique experience you will get when it comes to a speakeasy. The staff also seem to love what they do with a love for the craft. The drink I had were delicious and seem to change with the seasons. The bartenders are also open to requests if their menu isn’t what you had in mind. I have been to the place five times and have never had an issue getting a place to sit.
Alicia was the best in here! She took time to get to know my flavor palette, the hospitality was unmatched, she was so kind and genuine. And she’s so knowledgeable about spirits! She is a gem, and the space and cocktails are so great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Glovan
Really great speakeasy / cocktail bar. May be a short wait for a seat, but it's worth it. Follow the Light to find it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Mollo
We tried to stop at this bar for a quick drink. There were several empty 4-top tables; however, as we were a party of 2, we were told we could not be sat, even if we offered to share our table with incoming two-somes or move if needed for a party of 4. Truly inflexible and rude staff made this a location we will never return. 0/5 stars if possible. The ambiance is not worth the despicable quality of the service.
HMBro
Great hidden bar
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Moni T
Impressed the minute I walked in the door. Awesome service and amazing VIBE.....this hip little space instantly became my new go-to watering hole while visiting the city. Prices are great, the drinks are unique and deelish - and the service is top-notch. From the quaint candle lit tables to the old black and white photos and the wall, I enjoyed it all. Oh, AND, take your fave vinyl!! They will play it!
Cool place in a location growing in popularity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Beautiful speakeasy style bar with a unique ambience hidden away in Shadyside. Amazing craft cocktails with uncommon flavors like the one that uses green curry. Cannot wait to go back. This is a new local fave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely speak easy atmosphere, beautiful chandelier, and a really good use of space overall. Delicious and artistically crafted cocktails and excellent small plates as well as fresh oysters! My only dislike was the metal music playing, just seemed out of synch with the atmosphere of a “speak easy”. We were seated near a table that twice had really obnoxious young adults, so maybe we came on the wrong night to enjoy. But overall, this is definitely a place you want to experience. We’ll be back to try more cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everytime we travel to a new city we get recommendations from locals where the best places are.
Commerce Bar was mentioned more than once, and from servers at other bars / restaurants, which is huge in my book.
Commerce Bar is a great speak easy, that was fun trying to figure out where it is once in, we knew we were in the right spot. We sat and the bar, and chatted with the bartenders, since we asked about where we should go next to maximize our time in Pittsburgh.
Cocktails here are phenomenal, and masterfully crafted, and completely unique.
While they offer food, we had just eaten so we didn't get to try anything, but if their cocktails were a sign, they food offerings would be delicious. (And looked delicious as they passed by us)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cool speakeasy! The aesthetics here are absolutely gorgeous and makes the hunt to find it totally worth it—even if it’s a bit tricky (we had to ask for directions to locate the entrance!). Once inside, it was easy to grab a seat and order a drink.
One of my favorite touches: they present your receipt in a cute little box (photo attached!). I’m already looking forward to returning next time I’m in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Very interesting place went for a mid day drink on a Sunday. Took us a bit to find the hidden door in the back alley. Great drinks. OK snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Rockstar bartenders, amazing atmosphere for an intimately-casual and fun evening. Three of the four cocktails we tried were the best I'd ever had, and one of them wasn't even on the menu. Thank you Anna for the most amazing and well-balanced pineapple mezcal egg white sour I'll ever have! Will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The menu is full of some of the most interesting cocktails I've ever seen, and they're fantastic! Definitely check this place out, and enjoy its unique atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
The commerce bar is by-far the most unique experience you will get when it comes to a speakeasy.
The staff also seem to love what they do with a love for the craft. The drink I had were delicious and seem to change with the seasons.
The bartenders are also open to requests if their menu isn’t what you had in mind.
I have been to the place five times and have never had an issue getting a place to sit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip
Restaurantji Recommends
Alicia was the best in here! She took time to get to know my flavor palette, the hospitality was unmatched, she was so kind and genuine. And she’s so knowledgeable about spirits! She is a gem, and the space and cocktails are so great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great speakeasy / cocktail bar. May be a short wait for a seat, but it's worth it. Follow the Light to find it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried to stop at this bar for a quick drink. There were several empty 4-top tables; however, as we were a party of 2, we were told we could not be sat, even if we offered to share our table with incoming two-somes or move if needed for a party of 4. Truly inflexible and rude staff made this a location we will never return. 0/5 stars if possible. The ambiance is not worth the despicable quality of the service.
Great hidden bar
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Impressed the minute I walked in the door. Awesome service and amazing VIBE.....this hip little space instantly became my new go-to watering hole while visiting the city. Prices are great, the drinks are unique and deelish - and the service is top-notch. From the quaint candle lit tables to the old black and white photos and the wall, I enjoyed it all. Oh, AND, take your fave vinyl!! They will play it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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