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    Bigham Tavern

    4.0 (542 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Very loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Brenda W.

    I came here for an office get together in the back room. The front of the tavern was quite active and extremely loud with enthusiastic patrons. I do believe one of our pro teams (hockey) had won that day. Making my way to the back room took a bit of finesse. Once there, it is a pretty large room. We had a wreath making party and appetizers. There were huge tv screens everywhere. The staff that attended to us were pleasant snd efficient. Parking could be an issue. I was fortunate to squeeze my little car into a spot right across the street.

    Smash burger
    Stephanie W.

    Met up with friends for a birthday celebration on a Monday evening. Bigham Tavern was hopping, the restaurant stayed consistently full and live music was playing in the dining room. Our friends were already seated in the front room when we arrived. Our waiter did a great job with our party of five and even split the checks. I was impressed by the menu. My husband got the smash burger and fried pickles, a staple for every pub and I ordered the mediterranean bowl and deep fried cauliflower. The smash burger and homemade chips were fantastic, I ate his other half for lunch the next day. The fried pickles and cauliflower with dipping sauce was thoroughly enjoyed by the table. My Mediterranean bowl was good... it was missing a grain like quinoa, couscous or rice, it was more like a layered dip. I still had half the bowl when I was done with the pita. I took my leftovers home and added some fresh greens and bread. Delicious!!! Regardless, I really felt like Bigham Tavern cares about quality ingredients and offering good food choices for their customers. It's clear this restaurant is a favorite in Mt. Washington and I would be really excited to go back and enjoy their outdoor dining area.

    Not even close to medium rare
    Brad H.

    Bighams is probably my favorite place to go for a meal in the Pittsburgh area. It is the best bar food you will ever have. Awesome atmosphere, especially in the summer when the outdoor areas are open. They also have some of the friendliest workers you'll ever come across. I've never had a bad meal here, but some of my favorites are the wings (bt original, hyena, dingo, hot garlic, and cluckin bbq are the best), rueben, pierogies, buffalo chicken dip, and all burgers. Getting their cheeseballs (hot cheese bites) is an absolute must. They go perfectly with their delicious homemade ranch. Great way to start the meal.

    Shawna M.

    We came to Bigham on a Saturday night and it was packed, but we were seated immediately outside on the covered patio. I ordered the French onion burger medium well and my son ordered the smokehouse Mac and cheese. Although the flavor of my burger was great, it was very dry and extremely well done. The pretzel bun was very soft and the onions were a nice addition. The smokehouse mac and cheese was rich and creamy and came in a fairly large portion. Lastly, we ordered the wings and I found myself wishing they were crispier. Based on other reviews, I may have just had a so so batch. ‍ The ranch was delicious though. The tavern is located in a neighborhood so on street parking is your option, but it wasn't hard to find, so that was a plus.

    Arsenal cider in the foreground, nugget nectar to the left
    Anne B.

    What can I say - this particular Arsenal Cider is crisp and tart - think chardonnay- pairs PERFECTLY with Buffalo chicken Mac- not pictured- hot wing sauced morsels of fried chicken in velvety cheddar with blue cheese over cavatappi. Add a side of broccoli for balance. Comfort food level bliss achieved fun 2 man band played this Monday evening - good vibes. My partner enjoyed his Nugget Nectar draft, and one-off daily special of meatloaf, which came with mashed potatoes and broccoli - just what winter ordered! For whatever reason, an old picture of hot chocolate is showing

    Nachos
    Jackie W.

    Bigham is a staple for upscale bar food. Their nachos are some of my favorites in Pittsburgh. The service is hit or miss, but I love going there for trivia, wing nights (they have so many sauces to choose from) and sitting at the bar.

    Fried cauliflower
    Rachel S.

    I've been to Bigham tavern a few times and I've never been wowed but the food and service is is usually good. Although last night the host was pretty unfriendly. Not the best first impression. One of the only "regular" dining options in mt Washington. Clean and bright dining area although the bathrooms are not great. The wings are very good and we enjoyed the Lou Q and Hot Honey sauces on ours. We also got the loaded fries and the fried cauliflower. Pretty underwhelming portion sizes for the prices. Overall an OK experience

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    Rick K.

    Wings absolutely, 100% and unequivocally lived up to the hype. Excellent service. Fun atmosphere and great beverages.

    Chris C.

    On wednesdays they have 75 cent wings. Beer is also cheap 2.75 for a 16oz. So worth it. Ton of rly good wing flavors

    Fish fry platter (comes with mac & cheese, coleslaw, and fries)
    Ryan B.

    Went on a Friday during lent. We made a reservation prior and we were glad we did because it was a full house by 6pm. There's multiple options as far as fish/seafood goes for this time but I went with the Fish Fry Platter, which comes with coleslaw, fries, and mac & cheese. Size of the sandwich was good for and the amount of each side they give you made it worth it. Service was fast and friendly so no complaints there at all.

    Mediterranean bowl
    Carissa M.

    The kale crunch salad with salmon and the lemon vinaigrette is what dreams are made of!! The fried cauliflower was also reaallly good! My bf had the med bowl and he seemed to like it a lot. It looked delicious but my salad was too good to mess with my palate--I was locked in on that salad. 10/10 recommend.

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    Sadie M.

    A quaint spot from another era, just across the river from beautiful downtown Pittsburgh. The prices are amazing and the food is delicious! I got the biscuit Benny, and I will be getting it again! Our server was great, and the atmosphere made me feel as if I had stepped into a world from years ago, in the best of ways! Can't wait to check it out during the evening hours! A hidden gem for brunch, no doubt!

    .75 wings on Wednesday Very fast practically fast food, loud environment, service was very fast but getting the check took a while Honey badger wing sauce was good, bourbon was eh Hyena is mid Dollar for ranch Dollar to get all flats

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    Stopped in Sunday afternoon and Tiffany waited on us. Best experience ever. She single handedly made our day. We'll be back next weekend!

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    Great place, Good vibes. Service is slow but understandable because they are always packed.

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    Chicken & Waffles w/ sausage gravy -- excellent flavors & moist
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    Forbes Tavern has a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with a nice downtown feel. The food was…read morepretty good overall, but the drinks were just average. Service could have been a little warmer and clearer, though the place still has a nice style and was a decent experience.

    BEST PITTSBURGH WING…read more We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for

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    Interior bar and seating
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    Karaoke nights at the pub are a great time. The crowds can be a bit much sometimes, but are nearly…read morealways singing along. I don't usually eat when I go. I made an exception recently and tried the pretzel sticks. They were kind of greasy, a detail I was willing to overlook because I was hungry and they tasted good. The beer selection is standard craft beer and domestics--I would love to see them stock more high abv beers in the cooler like they used to. Now it's mostly seltzers and IPAs.

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    Inside
    French onion soup
    French onion soup
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    Gourmet grilled cheese with two beef patties. Sorry I don't remember the name.
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    LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

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    I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

    We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

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    Lots of drink selections.
    Lots of drink selections.
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    Brisket Mac and Cheese
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