Shale's Cafe A Pittsburgh Bar
1208 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
(412) 391-2949
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1208 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh
(412) 391-2949
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. The 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. He was amazing to talk to, and the burgers were excellent.
Ordered shots at the bar. Served about a half ounce shot. Told the bartender it was light. She didn't care. Called the 55 year old bouncer over 😂. Nothing came of it I wasn't going to fight on that hill on this day. What an overreaction by the barkeep. If you're going here just drink beer. They're ripping people off pouring half shots at 10 bucks a shot. That wouldn't fly in my local bar but I guess it does in Pittsburgh. Won't be back on my next visit. The patrons in the bar were great though. Met a lot of interesting people.
Shakes is a gem of a “dive” bar. This is the only place I’ll venture to before a concert or sporting event at ppg.
Service: 5
A great Pittsburgh/Duquesne institution.
They no longer sever food
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shales Cafe no longer offers food we were told, but on a Thursday late afternoon before the Bruce Springsteen concert by 4pm it was standing room only and packed full of fun people! beers $4 each, great music and just step across the street into the PPG Arena. This is a fun place and we will return when we go again to Pittsburgh (we are from Cleveland)
Perfect before a pens game.
Awesome place to stop at before and after events downtown ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great experience before the concert! Highly recommended’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A classic local neighborhood bar that is directly across the street from PPG Arena. The best of both worlds. Check out the upstairs for a little more quiet environment. Friendly for all above 21! Drinks are very reasonable!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Bartender was friendly but super drunk people and it stunk so bad!!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
This is a straight up hole in the wall. Great stop before a Pens game!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local bar across from arena!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great place to go before and after Penguins hockey games. Staff was friendly and attentive. Drinks were reasonably priced and got to us fast. Thanks for the great service, we will be back
The best coffee I've ever had ☺️
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