We've been meaning to try Allusion Brewery in Allison Park, and finally made the leap...right past…read morethe Dollar Tree and Driver's License Center in the strip mall. Yes, it's a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Allusion is a beer oasis tucked between life's greatest challenges: renewing your license and resisting discount snacks. Inside, it's clean, cozy, and no frills, which is exactly what you want when the beer is doing all the talking. And let me tell you, the beer has a lot to say. We tried the 1810 Oktoberfest and As You Wish (which made me feel like I was being serenaded by Wesley from The Princess Bride), and both were excellent. We also grabbed a Buffalo Chicken Wrap and a Reuben, each paired with a cup of clam chowder that was creamy, comforting, and possibly made with magic (or butter, which is basically the same thing). The proprietor was friendly, knowledgeable, and doing everything short of brewing the beer mid-conversation. Honestly, if he'd started juggling pint glasses, I wouldn't have been surprised. Long story short: the beers are top-notch, the food hits the spot, and the vibe is low-key awesome. Allusion has earned a spot on our regular rotation, and possibly a spot in our hearts.

"Watching people practice parallel parking is interesting," we comment, looking away from the TVs…read moreshowing our MLB team getting swept again. The brewery is a couple of doors down from a DMV license testing so people come to practice. Sad that we'd rather watch amateur parallel parking versus professional baseball. Anyway, this is a great spot. Full food menu, beer, wine, cocktails, comfortable seating, tin roof, friendly staff. Regular trivia nights. Lots of board games and beer varietals on tap. We will be happy to be back.

I got the pretzel and pizza to go and both were delicious! The pizza I got a half pan and the…read moreslices are big so def had left overs! I wish the pretzel came with multiple sauces but the cheese is so good!

Word on the street: the wife runs the brewery and the husband runs that 7 time world pizza winning…read moreestablishment. Ample parking, outside area, cool rustic vibe inside. Nice staff..Plenty of options for beer and Sicilian pizza with burrata? Yes please! Not the best, not the worst. But a great meet up place for our first Pittsburgh area stop.

First time here and very disappointed. While the views were breathtaking, it couldn't offset how…read moreincredibly rude the staff was. Ruined the entire vibe, felt like an inconvenience to ask for tastings even. But tried a few of the beers on tap and they left a horrible aftertaste. Only positive is it's a byof establishment and live music was good. Will not be back though.

Stunning. Breathtaking.Bucket List Worthy…read more I've been to hundreds of breweries all of the country and this is top 5 for the venue alone. They could sell water and I would still give it 5 stars. Add this to your list and you won't be disappointed. The beer hit the spot. Not mind blowing but didn't detract from the epic scenery of this destination brewery. I tried the cold IPA but went with a pint of their Vienna Lager. I will never make a trip up the 79 without stopping here.

First beer after the half and my flight definitely hit the spot! Big space with plenty of…read moreindoor/outdoor spots to choose from. Didn't interact with staff much, but they seemed friendly enough when I was getting my beers. A nice spot to wind down. They had a taco vendor the Sunday I went & that was a 10/10. Worth the walk over the bridge from lawrenceville.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options

Cobblehaus is a local brewery in the heart of Coraopolis that never disappoints. The staff is…read moreamazing and the draft beer options are great. There are also cocktails, wines, and a whiskey selection. Currently, there are 16 beer choices, one cider, and a hard seltzer option that can be made in five different flavors. There is also an NA beer choice along with a pop variety. 32oz and 64oz growlers can be filled to-go. There is no food in house, but a food truck schedules to be here on the weekends. Check their website for more information. Kids are welcome as long as they are supervised by a guardian. Parking is never too difficult to find because there is a lot next to the building as well as street parking. There is a handful of tables and bar seating throughout the brewery, and there are some outdoor tables by the food truck. I always enjoy the vibes at Cobblehaus. The music is at a comfortable volume and the place is always very clean. I will continue to hang out here!!

This place is great! Total hidden gem in Cory. We stopped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the…read moreseating area was almost empty! There are tons of tables and maybe 10 bar seats available. As soon as you walk in, you see maybe 6 tables, but walk down the hall towards the bathroom and there are additional rooms with tables and even two pinball machines. The bartender was super friendly and accommodating when I didn't love the cocktail I ordered. They have cocktails and wine along with the beer! Great selection. Also, you're able to reserve the two rooms down the hall for private parties. Just call in advance. It's a bring your own food place and I can definitely see myself coming back in the future!

Food, yes! Service, absolutely yes!…read moreAmbiance, needs a bit more gnome-ness! 10/10 Parking yes, but Uber, Lyft better for everyone!

No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy…read moreand egg allergy & they let me look at the dairy free cheese ingredients to make sure it was all good! The pizza was amazing. My girl friends and I came after four years of me wanting to come here. I love Gravel Grinder and live close to an OTB so heard of Dancing Gnome from that. Finally made our way there and well, make sure you do not bring young kids. My friend had an 18 month old with us and as she was BUYING a beer from them, the guy who worked there asked if she "could keep the screaming to a minimum." An eighteen month old!!! And Mother's Day is tomorrow, nice. He said that they had to draw a line somewhere and he wasn't kidding. The 18 month old was not running around screaming crying all day. We were outside having the kids play and when my friend was buying a beer he got a bit fussy and was told to keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, we will NOT be coming back. If you have small children, I would not suggest this place. Super disappointing. I've always hyped their beer and place up and now I can't support it. We ended up going to Grist House and it was a WAY better vibe and WAY busier...I wonder why. I should have known when their sign said no dogs allowed.

Nice place. I've been a few times but never got around to writing a review…read more Beers are good. Variety is usually hit or miss depending on when you go. Their Oktoberfest is one of the best I've ever had. Food is decent, though I've never had anything that blew me away. I've tried a few different burgers and their fancy chicken sandwich. Both were good, but lacking a bit in flavor if I'm being honest. I'll have to try some of their other food options in the future. Overall, fun place. It's only a minute down the road from me so I'll be a frequent customer.

Fantastic vibe when we walked in that continued while we sat at the bar. Everyone was very…read morewelcoming and the bartender was helpful choosing drinks and food. The burgers were very flavorful and cooked exactly the way we requested. The Balsamic Brussels Sprouts side was a standout dish for sure (thanks for the recommendation). The beer was hit or miss, but definitely showed some promise. We can't wait to try more at our next visit.

Nice, good sized, brewery. First time there as I'm from out of town with some time to kill. The…read morebartender was very friendly and courteously offered me some samples. I had the Autumn Leaves brown. Bold with good flavor. There was a lot of seating, bar, tall tables, couches and comfy chairs. They even had a shelf full of games. I recommend to anyone in the area.

Under new management and moving along nicely. Limited menu at the moment (4/23/26), but we had a…read moreFrench Dip sandwich with fries and a turkey sandwich on ciabatta that were absolutely delicious! Some Altered Genius favorite beers still on draft, along with A Few Bad Apples ciders, as well as some other choices from Troeg's and also cocktails! Place is looking refreshed and we'll be back soon! (Just waiting on the full menu to give it five stars!)

Excellent beer that is mostly more reasonably priced than many craft breweries. They have created…read morea nice ambience in the main bar area as well. Feels like a city lounge with dim lighting. They get the best food trucks as well.

Such a good vibe here. Clean space, genuinely friendly staff, and seriously good beer. You know…read moreit's a win when you can't decide which one you liked best. This is the kind of place you plan to "just stop in" and end up staying way longer than you meant to.

Went for the Penn Hills Library Jane Austen book club and really enjoyed it! I had the Raspberry…read moreCheesecake Sour -- so good. The vibe is cute they have a board game corner and doggy accessories for sale too. Dogs are allowed on the patio but not inside. It was a little chilly for the patio but I took a look around. It's be a very cute set up on a warm day. The bar tender was very attentive and let me and my friend try a couple samples before making a purchase. Would definitely recommend! It's card only so be aware of that.

I was very happy to be able to park on site. The bar area is nice, but being able to sit outside is…read moreamazing. What a view of the river. And watching the sunset is incredible. They have a nice selection of beers and a small menu for food. The staff is very friendly and will treat you like you are the only customer there. Do come and enjoy yourself.