T's Restaurant & Lounge

Review of T’s Bar & Lounge – Swissvale, PA
(Formerly known as Circle Bar)

T’s Bar & Lounge—formerly known as the Circle Bar—has long been a familiar place in the community. Over the years, I’ve visited a handful of times, even after long gaps, and it always maintained a consistent, laid-back vibe that kept me open to returning.

However, during my most recent visit—around lunchtime—I had a very troubling experience that left me deeply disappointed. The young woman working behind the bar was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Her tone and attitude were not only inappropriate but came across as racially insensitive and personally offensive. What I experienced bordered on defamation of character. Everyone is entitled to their personal opinions, but professionalism means leaving those opinions out of customer interactions—especially when representing a public business.

Additionally, the cook in the back was uncooperative from the start. I stopped in simply to order a salad, and he acted as if I was bothering him. Moments later, he left work early without addressing or completing my order. That kind of behavior shows a complete lack of regard for customers and the business itself.

This experience was unacceptable on many levels. T’s Bar & Lounge should be reviewed by the appropriate department within Allegheny County to ensure it’s meeting the standards required for serving the public—standards that include respect, fair treatment, and professionalism.

I hope this review brings awareness and encourages the ownership to take a serious look at their staff, their customer service practices, and the overall culture they allow to operate under their roof. Patrons deserve better.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great Bar, serves great food!

WOW please tell me; how do you charge $20 for the worst steak salad in the entire city?? it’s literally made out of rabbit food and chopped up steak-um meat. seriously how do you charge $20 for low grade dogfood?? i showed up at the time it was supposed to be ready and had to stand around for twenty extra minutes waiting on this garbage food. i know it’s a hometown bar so it has its own crowd, but you’re never going to get any more business serving the worst bar food while charging upscale prices! and to be honest, this place looks like it doesn’t want any more business. totally insane. avoid this place like the plague

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Homely place with good vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This bar is an interesting experience. My friends recommended this spot for the food, but I had trouble getting the bartender's attention to serve me, even when she was serving the people right next to me. She just played on her phone and totally ignored me. I left after only one drink and wasn't able to get food.

This feels like a small-town bar where you have to know someone to be treated well. I'll probably try coming back with a friend to see if there's a difference.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

The spaghetti and meatballs were delicious as well as the nachos.... Side salad came with a hard boiled egg I love that.... Bartender was very nice ... I'll definitely be back 😁

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

Love the wings, I will be back to try the nachos!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whole Wings - 1 2 Dozen

If u in swissvale area in pa stop there for good dine in or bar drinks staff always cool and food good as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

Local boy love this place, tha staff and owner are the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Chicken Wings, Salad

I think I found the ONLY bar in PIttsburgh with Budweiser on tap!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great time. Awesome music!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Food was so good, chicken, broccoli cheese bits and stake hoagie, had to do it again the next

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheesesteak, Whole Wings, Broccoli and Cheese Puffs

Food was phenomenal, portion size was more than expected and everyone working their made sure I enjoyed the experience. Will definitely be back when in the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

People friendly

Parking: Safe parking at your own risk ⚠️

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in and out?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Freshest Salads

Food and drinks are fine here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4