35 Best Dive Bars in Pittsburgh

“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....“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Bar itself is great. Some really nice people at any given time as well. But all that goes from a 5 star experience to a zero whenever the ego maniac Julia happens to be working. She is a very toxic and demanding person hell bent on iron rule. She is the epitome of an overbearing, drama loving wannabe diva. Skip Mondays and Sundays and turn around any other day she happens to be filling in.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I luv The Vibe. And, Vicky has the cleanest glass on the Boulevard... Book It, Dano“

“Chill place! Cool bartender ! Cheap drinks!“

“We are from Youngstown, first time to check out Pittsburgh. This was our second stop and Jeff was amazing!! He gave us suggestions on other places, which we checked out, but ended up returning he here just for his friendly smiling great service self!! Thanks Jeff!! You made our first trip great & we will come back to visit you!! When you come to Youngstown & the Covelli Center...give us a shout!! Kristen & Tami“

“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.“

“Fish sandwich is fantastic!!“

“Lots of great memories at this local Halloween haunt!“

“If you are looking for a local Pittsburgh bar, than Lefty's in the Strip is an experience you do not want to miss! Lefty's has great service, the best priced drinks, and an active atmosphere! Don't be intimidated by the crowd, there is room for everyone! Leave your signature and stickers to memorize your visit!“

“Good food, strong drinks and awesome staff what more could you ask for. Weekends tend to get busy“

“If you're looking for a great neighborhood bar, it's tough to beat Kelly's. The bartenders and owner are very friendly and the prices are reasonable. There are a lot of local regulars who welcome less frequent visitors like myself. If there's a Pittsburgh sporting event, you can be sure that it will be on the TVs. While I haven't eaten there, I've heard good things about the food.“

“Smoking bars are not ones I go to if I can help it but I was celebrating a friend's birthday and decided to just deal with it. A rowdy crowd for karaoke night. Didn't have any food or play pinball. Only one bartender but you'd get your drink eventually, just had to be patient. The place is very punk, but also seems to be the neighborhood watering hole bc there were several older folks at the bar who were clearly not part of the scene. I coughed up dark mucus for the next two days clearing out all the smoke but the night was fun. Street parking.“

“How can this be a 5 star review?? Because Jack's is a consummate dive bar - been there for a billion years, including some of the help & patrons, and it stays true to exactly what it is - a Pittsburgh dive bar, complete with smoking (I don't smoke), iron city beer, early hours, locals, Steelers Identity, etc. They do have some basic bar food- like burgers, possibly grilled cheese, etc., and it's pretty much what you'd expect or even worse, but it's good that they have it when you're 10 iron citys in & ya absolutely have to have something/have the munchies. I consider Jack's to be a ritualistic visit when I come to Pittsburgh for a Steelers game. I almost always start there, followed by other spots on Carson Street before moving on to the other neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.“

“Wonderful time with friends, very enjoyable! The food was terrific and so was our amazing waitress Chloe Elizabeth! Most impressed with her kind hearted disposition and attention to our needs! See you soon, thanks!🍺“

“Where have I been? Came here t on a Thursday night after work and will definitely be coming back next week. Dave is a Rockstar! Lo ed him! 5 out of 5 stars! Highly recommend!“

“chrissy is the best she makes sure her guest are happy and satisfied her food is really good and she's accommodating if in the area and she's open stop in you'll be hooked ♥️ tell her Nicole sent you 💎“

“So much fun!!!! Always have a blast here!!“

“Tara is a great bartender and very welcoming. We had fun! Thanks, Tara!“

“I don't like telling people how great this place is bc I don't want all of those Jagoffs in my seat!!“

“Down and dirty. Shots poured in plastic condiment cups. Graffiti on (literally) every surface. It's cheap. Decent drafts. It doesn't smell, which is frankly surprising. I get the impression it gets pretty rowdy at night, just by the evidence. I also get the impression staff doesn't put up with any hassle.This isn't exactly a place for a first date, but it's kind of cozy in it's own weird way.“

“The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich was a fiery delight! The chicken itself was juicy and perfectly fried, with a satisfying crunch. The heat level was impressive – a definite kick that lingered pleasantly, but thankfully didn't overwhelm the flavor of the chicken. The spice was well-balanced, with a nice tang that cut through the heat. I particularly appreciated the [mention a specific element you liked, e.g., the generous amount of pickles, the perfectly toasted bun, the creamy slaw].

The french fries were a solid accompaniment, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. A classic, well-executed side that didn't disappoint.

Service was prompt and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience. While the sandwich was definitely the star, everything worked together to make this a satisfying meal. I'd definitely recommend this place for some seriously good Nashville Hot Chicken.“

“Great local neighborhood bar. Must go for wing night! We live about 30 minutes away and will gladly drive down for food and drinks on a Thursday. One thing to note, food is only served on wing night, but there are several good places on the same street! Gets a bit busy when college is in, but still fun!“

“Nice spot in Oakland. Fun college bar.“

“Love this bar, it’s is honestly one of the best dance dive bars I’ve been to! Truly enjoy how they have themed nights throughout the week! Bad gals night was my favorite, but keep in mind the line does get pretty long (around the block) so try to arrive early and bring cash! *cover* I think about $10!“