38 Best Pubs in Pittsburgh

“I had some good food and good beer. Location is nice (good parking) and all comes with it. Great people to talk to and I'm from 70+ miles away.“

“Old school Steel City vibe with good food and service!“

“Fabulous dinner, unique menu, we had Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Guinness Roast Beef, Fish and Chips, and Salmon, then shared the Bread pudding, all was excellent!“

“Not the same as it was, but the new owner is passionate and the staff is top notch. I miss some of the charm of the old vibe, but the Pub is in the hands of someone who appears to care about the place, while following her own vision. Still one of the best spots to grab a Guinness, eat a little (good) pub food and share a good conversation.“

“Great food and cold beers with a nice patio!“

“Can’t wait to go back. One of my favorites places in Pittsburgh“

“My friend and I stopped in on our way back home from Pittsburgh. He said he was there once and they had excellent wings. He wasn't lying. They are whole, jumbo wings and they fell off the bone. Kaylee, our server and bartender was wonderful. The cook, I think it was Joe. They were out of a certain wing sauce, but he made a new batch, just for me.
I'll be stopping again soon.“

“I I love this place.. All of the bar maid's are so nice. I have a few favorite's like Michelle, Jody, and Elise. Maxwells is a clean quiet peaceful little spot that go can go to and have a drink or two and don't have to worry about looking over your shoulder or watching your back while you do so..“

“5⭐️Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious food.“

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

“Best fish sandwich I have ever had in my life.“

“Jesse and Crew are fantastic and always on point for a great bite to eat ! #OrderTheEileen #BestPizza“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great place to grab a Guinness and a hot dog and watch Arsenal! Friendly staff and great atmosphere.“

“Great neighborhood bar since 1939“

“A 60-something local rocker, when I asked him which bar in Pittsburgh best captures the spirit of the beautiful ’60s–’70s, said: “Squirrel Hill Cafe.” I think he was right. There’s no pretentiousness here. Food is just food, drinks are drinks, service is service, and quality is quality. Time seems to have stopped here — and that’s a beautiful thing.“

“Best spot everrrrrrrrrrrrr“

“Such a clever, well done, historical, smallest, greatest bar ever! Definitely worth stepping off the noisy street for a cocktail!“

“they got busch and i like to have busch“

“A real locals hotspot. It was a cold day so we ordered two Irish coffees warm up a touch. They were great and topped with whipped cream. Ashley was spot on with excellent service. Their wing options are extensive. We ordered the black and gold and the Lou Q. The both have just the right amount of medium heat. The black and gold with peppery honey mustard (Steel town classic) lightly dipped in the ranch hits flawlessly. The Lou Q has a Big Easy blend of BBQ and Fiery Borboun that is unforgettable. Ashley made me a real nice smoky old fashioned with Blade and Bow bourbon. Their chilli is hearty and earthy we ordered it fully loaded. Fully loaded has sour cream, cheese, onion, jalapeño slices. Fantastic. We really enjoyed this spot. Highly recommend. Even if you walk here from the Duquesne incline like we did.“

“Great food. I reccomend it for the german cuisine. Gotta try the saurbrauten, but my fave is the kielbasa“

“If you want an authentic Irish experience, this is the place. Great service. Great music. And, of course, best pour of Guinness in the city. Don’t sleep on the Harp!“

“My coworker never had anything from Dad’s so I ordered tonight as I always do&he was blown away by how good it was delicious like usual??plus the staff is really great if u want to dine in have a beer Dad’s is absolutely perfect for it!“

“Lots of Bacon on the BLT, real Nieghboor good bar“

“Went in for dinner tonight with my husband for a date night and it was awesome! All of the girls working were super friendly! Alexa was super sweet and did a great job! Good conversation and awesome vibes! Will definitely be back!“

“Mikes beer bar has great food and great service. He is a big supporter of our veteran organization. His servers are great .“

“When you think of a dive bar, this is the place I want you to think of. Little hole-in-the-wall place with not a lot of seats, but it was always full.\nThe most amazing thing about Shale's was that when I ordered food, they had a grill outside and a dude just going to town cooking up double cheeseburgers for all the patrons.\nHe was amazing to talk to, and the burgers were excellent.“

“I ate before arriving, so I didn’t have any of the food. But the kitchen was pumping out orders the entire time I was there. Drinks were generous with alcohol. Bartender was nice. Atmosphere was light, like I came with one friend felt like I knew everyone else I encountered. Good music choices were made on the jukebox. I enjoyed myself.“

“Our first time in Pittsburgh visiting from St. Louis to watch some baseball. Food and atmosphere was amazing… Service was great. We highly recommend. Dre was the bartender and she was so good. The Pittsburgh cheesesteak was delicious.!“

“Friendly, fun environment.“

“Was in a real predicament when caterer for daughters wedding did not show up, these folks did not hesitate when I called to provide me as much as they could quickly. The chicken was delicious, the guests said they were glad the other place did not show up😁they truly helped me salvage the night. Class act and awesome food.“

“Love the new look! Nicely done 👍 the drinks are fun and the menu 😋 Hawaiian food!! Some dishes I never had and well made. The food is provided on plastic plates however it’s a bar. Totally understandable. Fun. Great selections of beer. Great music. The staff is kind. The food didn’t take long and the prices are right. Parking can be tricky. You just have to get lucky. But totally worth it. Love the roof top. Took my HS son for lunch and then another time for dinner with friends. They can also host private events, something to consider. Not handicap friendly. If you can definitely check it out. Kids okay during the day, I wouldn’t do evenings. Gets crowded and more of a bar scene.“

“I go the visit this boom ? bar and grill EVERYTIME I am in Pittsburgh.Great food, drinks are amazing, free pool, and darts. They have a music box to play your own music if you like.Saturday night live Dj.Bingo as well on some night. Smoking out doors.FAST SERVICE FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.I feel like you’re always greeted with a smile. They have zero tolerance for ignorance will throw you out of your acting up. They also make you feel safe because they check everyone at the door. NOTHING IS ALLOWED INSIDE ..So you FREE SAFE AND FREE TO ENJOY YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION to Everyone….“

“Update I wish I could remember our server's name! She was awesome and gave me a spare hair tie! Literally saved my sanity!

What a fun space! Beautiful art and architecture. Service was great. Our server had a huge party (easily 20 people) and she did a phenomenal job with them and taking care of my husband and I.“

“Would highly recommend. Fantastic service, friendly staff, fun atmosphere and amazing plus creative food and drink.“