We rented out the back room for a little birthday celebration and could not recommend it more! The booking process was super easy, and I was able to choose some speciality drinks for a custom menu. The private room rental also included our own bartender, so we really don't have to leave the room at all! We pre-ordered some shared dips for the group, and then everyone was able to start a tab for any additional food or drinks. While we kept it pretty basic, they offered a lot of add-ons like decorations or a photo backdrop. I would 100% book an event here again! Especially for a group with kids, it was so nice to not have to worry about anything and having the kids confined to a single area, without having to worry about bothering others. read more

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I went to have the special martini!! The Samoa. It was SO good!!!! Also with a friend that got a banana cream pie martini! It was also delicious!! This place really has the martini down! We got an order of poutine to share which was also amazing. The prices were also great. I will be back. read more

Bar Association Restaraunt - Samoa martini - Bars Near Me - Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

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Came back ...for the crab dip -- it's my go-to here and it's still amazing. Delicious and just as good as I remembered. Definitely keeps me coming back! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! We had the crab dip and the lobster grilled cheese to share. Both were so good! The lobster grilled cheese had a tomato soup-like sauce to dip the sandwich wedges in. We had the back room for a party and it is set up very nicely and we had a great server back there to take care of all our needs. Such a great local spot. When we were leaving, we noticed they had live music out front as well and it was packed. read more

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Fun bar with good upscale bar bites. Fun to open the garage doors and bring the outside in. Good bartenders. Always enjoy the bean dip. The fried pitas are awesome with it. The steak sandwich was good but could use more steak and fewer peppers. read more

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Very unique restaurant decor and layout. Huge public parking across the street, free on weekends. I had the hamburger which was quality. You could tell at first bite that ingredients were high quality. Hand cut fries were a real treat and topped itoff withan ice tea which was freshly brewed. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

Bar Association Restaraunt - My burger and fries - Bars Near Me - Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Went for the second time on Friday night. We were seated right away, absolutely love the server. She was incredible and so nice. We got the crab dip and YUM. Always get the chips and pita. It's so cheesy and flavorful. I got the shrimp po boy, I kinda wished I tried something new though. It was good. My fiancé got the lobster roll and he is obsessed with it. read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon. Sat at the bar - they have the big garage doors near the bar. It was a little warm, but they do have a dining area as well. Staff was very friendly and the drinks were great. We shared the Poutine and it was the best we've had around here, so far! read more

The crab dip and martinis were excellent! Enjoyed the atmosphere, received a drink coupon from a local boutique!

This is not an establishment I'd recommend or ever come back to. Found a chunk of hair in my food and when I asked for them to remake it the waitress was extremely rude to me and the manager came out to tell me that I'd have to wait since they were busy.. 1 hour later my food comes out after everyone in my party is done eating.. read more

My wife and I have been talking about visiting this place for quite some time and we decided to finally stop by. Glad that we decided to do so. We arrived and walked up to the door to see what the sign stated, thought maybe closed for a private event, but it was warning us that they were down a person and to be patient with them. As I walked away a nice young lady walked out and said that we are open. We walked in after I informed my wife. The place isn't super spacious, I didn't know what they layout was like. When you arrive they have two areas that you can sit. The bar and some bar tables near, or to the left which is a small room with maybe 5 tables or little more. Our waitress provided us the drink menu and wow judging from the menu the Martinis are the bread and butter around here. My wife had the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and damn was it good. It was perfect. I had the Old Fashioned and was able to select what whiskey I wanted with it. I chose Rye from Liberty Pole Spirits and you have a choice of smoked flavor of wood (Pear, Cheery, Apple, Peach, Oak, Hickory or Beech) I chose the hickory and damn it was amazing. Next time I'm going with a Martini but so many good ones to choose from. They do offer wine from next door at Silver Mark Cellars and wine from Sterling Vineyards in California. They did have beers from all over, but after the cocktail I went with a glass of cider from Arsenal Cider House in Pittsburgh and OMG she brought me a large glass with cider that is almost 9% ABV. It was good but wow it was large, no complaints. The food was amazing as my wife had a chicken poboy and loved it, and I went with the spicy burger, holy hell it was spicy but delicious. I'm going with the shrimp poboy next time. I love shrimp poboys. The service was spot on the nice young blonde lady was amazing, always checking on us. This place got busy really quick and I see why. They have terrific food, fast and reliable service and drinks are the best. I look forward to our next visit. read more

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The specialty cocktails and martinis are worth the drive alone. I didn't get one but snuck a sip of the martini of the day my sister-in-law got. It was delicious and citrusy and sweet! They had a great selection of domestic and craft beer. I got the steak sandwich which was incredible. The arugula and garlicky aioli were a perfect touch to the expertly cooked steak. The fries were hand cut and so so crispy and salty and just right. I didn't get to try it but the poutine looked out of this world. read more

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Went into this restaurant with friends , had diner & drinks service was good & the food wasn't bad at all . Def goin back .

The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very modern, yet cozy! read more

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Great food and great martinis! Service was great. The menu was limited, but my husband and I both enjoyed our meals. The bar was small and it gets busy, so arrive early if you want to sit at the bar! Seems like a great place to hang out! I'll be back. read more

One of my favorite spots in Washington County! All of their dessert martinis are delectable and the food is amazing as well! The newer (about a year or older) seated section of the restaurant is very cool. It's dark, moody and cozy! My favorites on the menu are: the crab cake sandwich, poutine, lemon drop martini, raspberry cheesecake martini! You can't go wrong! read more

Bar Association Restaraunt - Martini of the Week, chocolate w sarris pretzels - Bars Near Me - Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

The Bar Association is a hidden gem in Canonsburg. The staff is always friendly, the menu is small and well managed. Blackened Salmon is my favorite dish. They hit the mark on the crab fondu, read more

Amazing martinis and upscale bar food. Crab dip is amazing. Bartenders are super friendly too read more

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Yet another great restaurant in Canonsburg, Pa. In the heart of Pike St, is this little gem. A smaller menu, but that's good on occasion, makes for an easier decision. Today was easy, their weekly special, A French Onion Grilled Cheese with Roast Beef. Melted cheese on top of a grilled cheese, herbs, scallions, garlic on the toast, melted cheese on the inside, with tender, juicy roast beef, caramelized onions, au jus. What a great take on French Onion soup, this sandwich is fantastic, it tastes as good as it sounds. It'd be a regular buy if it was on the menu all the time. A side of dark russet fries, which were delicious, made for a great eating experience! read more

Bar Association Restaraunt - the front of the restaurant - Bars Near Me - Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

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Great food and a unique place. It's a little tight at the tables, so it would be difficult for large parties. They offer call-ahead seating, which is great! Sometimes can be a little cold, May want to bring a light jacket or hoodie...just in case. People were great! This is turning into one of our favorite places. read more

When you enter Bar association you see a bare brick and leather dining area with opening garage doors to the outside and retro styling. I did not go over to the bar area. As it is November, the garage doors were obviously closed. I went here on a Wednesday and it there were a decent amount of people. We got food and drinks, service was decent. I got the chicken parm but the menu didn't note it was a sandwich. Someone else got the meatloaf which was awesome- I had some food fomo but would have swapped for regular bacon on it. I had a party of 5 so we sat in the corner- the large 'table' was actually 2 small tables, which were not level and not great. They did not have an updated draft list and were out of literally 3 different beers I ordered. If I was local this could be a decent spot but not a place to seek out. read more

Delicious drinks and crab cake and burgers! We will be back! Our server was excellent as well. read more

Bar Association Restaraunt - Chardonnay and chocolate covered strawberry martini - Bars Near Me - Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

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I loved the martinis. There are so many options. I tried the chocolate covered strawberry, gummy bear, and raspberry cheesecake martinis. I also really loved the poutine and the crab dip. This is a great place to enjoy a few drinks with friends. read more

Great little spot in Canonsburg. Service was fantastic s, drinks hit the spot, and the crab dip was fab!

I don't usually write reviews, but had to after this experience. Went to the Bar Association on a Friday night for dinner. Waitress informed us when we sat down they were out of steak and shrimp. That already limited what is a limited menu. 20 minutes later, she came back to take our drink order. Ordered the crab dip app at that time. 20 minutes later, the drinks and crab dip came out. Drinks in plastic cups, no silverware for the dip. Placed a food order. My crab cake sandwich finally came out after another 20 minutes. Finally, we were asked if we needed silverware. Sandwich just completely fell apart. I didn't expect a Baltimore-level crab cake, but I also didn't expect it to completely disintegrate. Best part came later when the food poisoning set in. Won't go back. read more

This one would have been a solid five stars. We went here two nights in a row. The first night we LOVED it so much (hence us going back the very next night). The martini menu is extensive and tasty. However, I had the same martini two nights in a row and the taste and color were different. The first night I had the gummy bear martini. It was perfect. I ordered two. The second night it was red so I wasn't sure I received the correct martini. The waitress informed me (the second night) they add cranberry juice, which I didn't care for in this cocktail. It's better without it. Next, the food. Again, ordered the steak sandwich two nights in a row. On Wednesday, it had a little pink and was just perfect. The second night(Thursday), it was over done. Both nights seemed to be almost equally busy, but they did much better on Wednesday night with service. My husband waited nearly 30 mins for his cocktail (The Godfather) which has just two ingredients. Didn't automatically receive water or silverware (even though the meat loaf required it). This one isn't the servers fault (if they put the order in timely), but it took an hour for us to get our food. Maybe they were spread thin, but we were a little bummed about this place after the second night! Below are photos from Wednesday (yellow/clear/great martini) vs Thursday martini with cranberry. read more

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Cozy, chic, and clean. Small menu, but a nice variety of adult beverages. I had a one-off visit on a Tuesday night, but I certainly look forward to a return visit (when I will also expand my review). So far, so good! read more

Went there for the first time last Thursday, we started off with the grilled cheese with roasted tomato dipping sauce that was excellent. We followed that with a steak sandwich and a crab cake sandwich and both were delectable. We usually have leftovers to take home but not tonight. Great local place and good vibe and drinks were also good read more

First impression as you walk in, small but homie. Immaculately clean. We ordered 5 dishes among 5 of us to try the new menu. 1. Crab cake sandwich 2. Steak sandwich 3. 3 cheese grilled cheese 4. Eggplant parm sandwich. 5. Burger. Home made and well seasoned fries. We each split and tried each. Bottom line - all home made and all very good. Small menu but elevated bar food. Great. 4 large TVs and reasonable pricing and drink specials. Service was friendly and organized. We had a nice night. read more

It was a happy fun place to eat and have a beer Food was good Service was fast and good too!

We really enjoyed our experience at The Bar Association! What a great decor, friendly staff and open atmosphere! They are known for their Martinis, but we didn't partake-def next time! The French Onion soup was awesome! I do also recommend the Focaccia, & the Steak Sandwich. Cons-The menu is limited, and they seem to provide the least amount of silverware that you might need. Although, your server will get you more when you ask! The Meatloaf was kind of dry but we may have caught it on a bad day. It IS a house specialty, with great candied bacon on top! The food was good, the service was good too! We will be back! read more

I absolutely love coming to this place. The atmosphere is so homey, the food is top notch and the drinks are so carefully crafted. The bartenders are always thinking of new drinks weekly and they have a great happy hour and drink specials! The food is not plain old bar food- everything you taste is so fresh and delicious! The owners are always there stopping to say hello to everyone and are so friendly! This is an amazing place in our little town of Canonsburg! It feels like our very own "Cheers." If you haven't gone, you need to! read more

Tried to go here on Saturday and it was JAM PACKED with zero social distancing. Not even the bartenders were wearing masks. This is why Allegheny County shut down - people cannot follow rules. read more

My wife and I tried this place a few weeks back and we may have just found our new, favorite, local place. We were greeted by two friendly bartenders who let us know everything about the place, what they offer, specials, etc. We went during their weekly happy hour and enjoyed $3 Tito's! They also have $1 off draft beer. We started off with a delicious appetizer and two entrees that were perfectly on point. Our total bill was much lower than other places we go considering we had two drinks each, an appetizer, and two entrees. Between the quality of food, drink prices, and friendly service, we found ourselves back there one week later. We would have gone back a 3rd week but sometimes, things come up. The Bar Association is like going someplace with fancy upscale, delicious food but it's not so full of itself that it needs to overcharge you or put on an act to be fancy. It's great food, great people, and it's a place you feel comfortable in. read more

To start I could have eaten the crab dip with a spoon, but the melt in your mouth homemade chips and pita chips complimented it nicely. As for the hand cut ribeye steak sandwich with fresh mozzarella and garlic aioli...it was slap your mama good. The burger was cooked to perfection. Don't even get me started on the hand cut fries!! Yummy The service was fantastic too!! I am adding this place to my regular rotation!! read more

This bar is a family owned, friendly and fun environment. Very welcoming and great beers and food. They have an awesome selection of alcohol from locally brewed beer and wine to some amazing meals and appetizers. Highly recommend. Juke box. Friendly faces! Come on down!! read more

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Everything was amazing about the place- prices, food, drink, service! I will return again for the crab dip, lobster sliders, and martinis! There were so many good martinis on the menu I will need to try read more

Great drinks. Limited menu but normally have a special. They open the window/doors in the summer and when the weather is warm. Nice environment. read more

I wasn't very impressed with the food. It was pretty expensive and the food wasn't all that great. The building itself was pretty nice albeit a little small. I had a Bloody Mary with the trimmings and it wasn't worth it. If you figure the taxes and tip it was pushing $20. Food portions were a little small. I hear the meatloaf is pretty good though. read more

First time going on. We walked in and there were about 5 people at the bar and one couple were doing some pretty heavy making out. We looked around for more seating hoping we didn't have to sit by them. We were told we could go to the back. We sat down and the service was great. Our server was very attentive: the room was FREEZING! I asked if it was always cold and she said yes they asked for a space heater but have not received one yet. The food was average. Nothing to write home about. I had the chicken po boy. The chicken was too crisp for my liking. Hard to bite into. The sauce on it was good. The fries were greasy. My husband got the hamburger and it was made the way he asked but nothing special about it. Again his fries were greasy. When we left that same couple was still at the bar making out. Probably won't make a trip back just due to the atmosphere. read more