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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.
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.
My wife and I arrived in Pittsburgh and wanted a place with excellent food and a great atmosphere to watch the hockey game. Bonus points for being in Mount Washington, which allowed us to ride the Monongahela Incline up and the Duquesne Incline down. Yes it was a bit of a walk but Bigham Tavern was worth it! It was a Monday night, so there was also live music. Crowd was reasonable and we were seated at a comfortable table with a good view of the television. Our waitress was awesome, so patient! Her patience was tested because we don't drink much and wanted to order the food gradually throughout the game. We benefited from happy hour pricing for a tasty pickle dip and glasses of wine. We added some outstanding wings, so many great flavors to choose from! Next phase was an outstanding gluten free pesto and mozzarella pizza! Crust was too good to be true! The game was rough at first but turned around in time for me to order the Big Ham sandwich with a side of kale salad. The sandwich was delicious and served on a pretzel bun. The kale salad was an awesome side dish, tons of flavor! The game kept improving and we enjoyed the rest of it in the bar area with some great fans. Lots of televisions. Great neighborhood vibe! Will gladly return when we're back in town!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Wings absolutely, 100% and unequivocally lived up to the hype. Excellent service. Fun atmosphere and great beverages.
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.
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9 months ago
Great environment amazing food love to come here and watch the game!!! Service is great even on busy nights read more
2 years ago
I came in for a late lunch/early dinner and sat at the bar. It was a bustling and happening place. The bartender was pleasant and attentive. The menu was plentiful and it was difficult to settle on what I wanted. I opted for some wings, naturally. And they were good! They were saucy, they were actually spicy, and they had just the right amount of crisp. All in all, a tasty experience. read more
Great time enjoying happy hour and dinner at Bigham Tavern! Even though it was a busy Friday evening we were seated quickly. They had many good happy hour deals on drinks and food. The happy hour nacho hill and pierogies were not very impressive. I wish the nachos had melted cheese instead of raw shredded cheese sprinkled on top. The fried cauliflower was very good and we really enjoyed the sauce. The burgers were very tasty! The handheld sandwiches are served with fries but we opted for the upgrade to fries. The upcharge was worth it, the fries were very fresh and delicious. The service was very nice and prompt. The ambiance was nice. It was a busy night so it was loud but the restaurant was nicely decorated with popular images of Pittsburgh. Overall a great happy hour and dinner spot! read more
1 year ago
Great place for wings, drinks, and meeting up with a group. For my gluten free friends - they have a lot of options! I had the gluten free tenders which were excellent. read more
4 years ago
Went to this local tavern and we very pleasantly surprised. Food was great. Beer selection was nice with changes as the seasons change. The wing sauces are many and you can pick one for each order of 6. We really enjoyed the entire experience. Parking is tough look for open spots and walk to the tavern. If you are looking for a local tavern to visit, this is it. Also check out their Taco Tuesdays and Wings Wednesdays. I know we will. read more
2 years ago
The food was pretty much what you'd expect from a bar, though I will say the pierogis were delicious. The fries and onion rings were great. I was not overly thrilled with the cheesesteak, but the chicken sandwich was great. The service was great and the waitress was personable. There was a bar there but pictured is the dining side. Overall it had a pretty cool bbq house feel. I'd recommend this place read more
2 years ago
Went to Bigham Tavern on a Thursday night for trivia night and it was such a great time! Despite it being crowded, the service was great and our waitress was super quick and attentive. The U.S.S Bigham (Italian Sub) was soooo good. They add hot pepper relish and it's so a nice little twist. Super filling and delicious. Atmosphere was also great! Everyone around us was having a great time playing trivia or watch the sports games on tv. This is a great bar with great food. read more
3 years ago
Came here for brunch today and everything was SO good! It's such a nice relaxed bar with such a fun atmosphere, and the service was great! Our waitress was so nice and friendly and the food and drinks all came quickly, especially considering how busy they were. I thought the Bloody Mary was great, and the food was AMAZING. My favorite was the jalapeño bacon! I've never had that before and thought it was so good, it's not too too spicy either if that's a concern for you. The brunch menu looked great with something for everyone, I'm really looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu, and they have a lot of specials like taco Tuesday and and trivia nights on Thursday that I'll definitely be checking out. Very excited to be living so close to this place, because it will definitely be my new go-to! read more
1 year ago
I had a grilled chicken salad with their lemon salad dressing it was really good!!! I would recommend. read more
Yeah, I'm a fan. Despite the awkward messenger promise to make a reservation for me, we had no problem getting a table for 5 on Wingsday Wednesday at 6pm. Phew. We put in a bit of effort (paying for parking and the awesome Duquesne Incline) to get here. Our server was new but she was very friendly and patient with our first visit. Incredible and humongous list of sauces for wings. We opted for boneless wings (bourbon, hot and sweet and garlic parm) to start and they were fantastic. Solid crunch and we all had our favorite sauces. Pot roast melt for me and it was the bomb. Chips a bit bland. Not warm and zero salt/seasoning. Small disappointment. Reasonable prices and a solid craft beer tap list to boot. Thanks to my kiddo for getting us to Pittsburgh. Penguins are the enemy, but I like the area regardless. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Best bar in Pittsburgh! Hands dahn! Best wings too and if you visit and don't make it up this way then you're absolutely missing out! Everyone is friends and the vibes are immaculate. Big local spot for those on the Mount, if you take care of the people here then they will take care of you! read more
5 years ago
We spent a day exploring Pittsburgh and the Strip District, only to find most everything but hotel restaurants and bars closed come darkness at 5PM. After searching around, we ended up at Bigham Tavern - a loud and dark bar with an extensive food menu. We shared the French Onion Pretzel Burger with a side of mac and cheese and an order of their hyena wings with blue cheese. The food was good, not just by bar standards, but just good - would get either of these items again. Burger had a good mix of flavors and textures with the onion and cheese topping on the sturdy pretzel bun. Mac was cheesy and they have entree-size portions with added proteins available, too. Had to try their wings when we saw they've been voted a locals favorite for Wing Wednesday for several years now - the 6 piece wings were decently sized, sauce selection was good (hyena was a hot garlic parm?), and their blue cheese dressing seemed like it was made in house. Great neighborhood spot. NOTE: Wings are currently market price (and that's high). If you can't find street parking, try the lot across the street. read more
3 years ago
I am not a fan of traditional wings so I'm always looking for somewhere with good boneless wings. And luckily for me, Bigham Tavern is just a few blocks from my house on Mount Washington. They definitely have the best wings in the city. They've got a ton of flavors to choose from and the portions are excellent. I also love that if I order them to go, I never have to wait very long. If you are looking for good wings, this is the place to go! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
An impromptu stop at this great spot in Pittsburgh turned out to be a fantastic early Father's Day gift to myself. My wife had 12 wings (two ways) and a Blue Moon. I had their signature burger, the Hangover Helper, which was extremely satisfying and filling. We split the house chips and walked away with a bill in the $30s. This is an awesome place worth the visit -- highly recommended. We'll most definitely return, soon! read more
5 years ago
Let me just start off by saying - the vibe here is awesome! Laidback and vintage with good music playing. Great service, too! But the FOOD...wow. Started with some honey bbq and garlic parm wings and they were incredible. I don't usually care much for honey bbq wings but these had such a rich flavor. The garlic parm wings had a certain creaminess to them that was honestly incredible and made them such a unique experience. Would recommend. The Caesar dressing here is amazing. I'll just leave that there. For my main course, I ordered the Pittsburgh Flatbread. You HAVE to try it. The perogies on too are to die for. The overall flavor of this is incredible. I am not too much of a pot roast girl but wanted to try something different since I'm away from home, and I'm so glad I did. You GOTTA try this place. Obsessed. read more
4 years ago
Bigham is a great spot for any type of food! The environment is a typical bar with a good vibe. They have daily specials that you can find online or on social media. We went for trivia night which was a blast and is on Thursday's at 8PM! We love there wings! We had (6) hot garlic parm; (6) cluckin BBQ; (6) scorched earth and (6) regular garlic = I would give all 10/10. The service is always great too, especially with how crowded it gets! The hot cheese balls are delicious too and are on there 4PM-6PM happy hour special len read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This is a cute little neighborhood spot on Mt. Washington! We were able to get a reservation for a large group the Sunday morning for brunch. I like that their menu is pretty big for brunch and there's something for everyone. Prices are very decent and the food is decent. I liked my avocado toast even though one of my eggs were well done versus over easy. The home fries were cold and tasted like they've been sitting a while though. Everyone in my group liked their food. Service was good and fast too. They have brunch cocktails. Coffee here wasn't bad either! I liked the chill vibes here. It wasn't super busy on a Sunday morning which was really nice. read more
3 years ago
I came on a Saturday during a Penn state game so it was super busy and loud inside! Due to that I think the service took a little longer but our waitress was really nice. I got the corn-itas bowl and we shared some wings. The wings for amazing! They have so many flavours so we had to try a couple. We got the gnarbanero and the tequila lime. Both were really amazing. The tequila lime was supposed to be really spicy but it seemed vey mild to me. It was still delicious though. I wasn't the biggest fan of the bowl. It was okay. I think I expected to taste a little more Mexican because I was thinking of a carnitas bowl. Overall It was a good experience and I would come back to try more wing flavors! read more
Absolutely love this place every time I go! I got two new wing flavors and they were both so good (I forgot which ones I got tho, but they were different then last time!) we also tried out their nachos, onion rings, and side salad, all of which were really good! The service here is always super friendly, and we were continuously being checked in throughout the meal which was amazing :))) I can't wait to come back here again! read more
First time here, came as a suggestion for coworker. I guess we need to go try brunch she says. Anyway, we luckily found a spot quickly to park. It's Mt.Washington and parking can be hard to find. This place is tucked off Grandview on a side street. Inside dining is somewhat dark inside, but it was way too hot to eat outside when we went. The menu was your standard pub grub. Decent selections though, especially when it comes to wings and sauces. We ordered an app of cheese fries, it was way smaller than we expected. My son had wings that he really enjoyed, can't remember what sauce he had. My daughter had boneless wings and fries with honey bbq sauce. My wife and I each had cheesesteaks and enjoyed them. Place was somewhat busy so service was a tad slow but not bad at all. Need to go for brunch sometime now. read more
1 year ago
Bought the boneless wings - 1.5 pounds General Tsaos, honey garlic habanero, and Cajun wet Loaded nachos Pierogis Per covid protocol this bar DOES NOT have social distancing, and seems to be at maximum capacity. Time it took to get food from order- 30 minutes read more
3 years ago
Not sure how these were voted "the best wings in Pittsburgh." The wings are very small and the flavors were not what they advertised. I ordered the assault and vinegar and dill pickle wings. Very bland and fried to hard. Also, I ordered over the phone and the person who took my order told me it would be 30 mins. I figured I had a few seconds to run an errand. I received a text saying my order was ready 5 mins after I ordered, so my food was sitting for longer than I expected. I am disappointed as I was recommended this place. I will look elsewhere for wings. read more
1 year ago
Stumbled along this place for lunch while in Mount Washington. There was nothing fancy about the inside, but it was fairly crowded at lunchtime on a Friday so it seems like it is a well-liked place. They had a great cocktail list with some unique concoctions, however I didn't like that the prices were not listed. My friend and I were a bit surprised to get the bill and see that they were $12 because the beer and wine prices were quite cheap. We both really enjoyed them, though. For my meal, I ordered the Pittsburgh salad. The fries were great and the rest of the salad was fine, just a little underwhelming. read more
4 years ago
Loved this place for Sunday brunch ! Party of 8 tried many diff brunch entrees . I had the ham egg scramble with a red sangria . Cute atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating . Brunch choices for everyone's taste and good variety brunch drinks . Would come here again. read more
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321 Bigham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Mt. Washington
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(412) 431-9313
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