I love Bob's Garage. How could you not be filled with joy when here? I love being surrounded by all the colorful lights and decorations. It brings out that kid feeling... all year long, not just during the holidays. Sure, it's just a little ol' bar but there's something kind of magical about it. I've been there for karaoke a few times, which I love. I wish that they were still selling food. Maybe they will again someday. It was nice to get a bite there before karaoke starts. read more

Fun times were had and karaoke was a blast! The staff is very friendly and help make the bar even more of a welcoming place. It's a cute little dive bar that is decorated year round to different themes, which I think is pretty neat. I definitely recommend going at 11pm or later if you'd like to find a place to sit, because it gets super crowded! My only complaint was that the bathroom was a bit funky and had no toilet paper...definitely could have been a lot worse though! read more

Bob's Garage - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times in the daytime and the lights have been fun even with the sun out. The decor is like those of my favorite Florida Keys bars. It's very eclectic, tropical, and the music is great 70's-80's rock at a nice volume. They also have a few TV screens for sports or other interesting viewing. Dave has been my bartender both visits. He's cool, welcoming, and informative regarding the different beers they offer. He recommended a wheat beer called Allagash and served it with an orange slice. Delicious and refreshing. Not as sweet as Blue Moon. I really enjoyed it. Their kitchen is currently closed, but they allow outside food and have free popcorn. They make me want to drive over hills and through tunnels to get here! read more

Bob's Garage - Dave recommended a great wheat beer, Allagash. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We wanted to check out the Halloween cocktail menu at Bob's Garage so we stopped by on Saturday afternoon. I had never been there before and heard that during the holiday season it looks like Christmas threw up on a dive bar. Well, when we went it looked like Halloween threw up on Christmas which then threw up on a dive bar and we LOVED it. All the decor was so kitschy and fun to look at!! We also really enjoyed their Halloween cocktails which were very reasonably priced. I can't wait to come back for their famed karaoke nights! It's a smaller spot with a square bar with seating around it and a few tables. There is a smaller room to the side that was taken up by some sort of wedding shower party. We sat at one of the tables and the person behind the bar did a great job of checking in on us on a regular basis. What we got: Pumpkin Spice White Russian - caramel vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spice creamer, whipped cream, cinnamon stick Mad Eye Martini - wild berry vodka, Hypnotiq, lychee juice, eyeball garnish Campfire Mule - smoked maple bourbon, ginger beer, maple syrup, marshmallow garnish read more

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This Place Is Soooooo Kitchey and Awesome It's Always Decorated In Christmas But During Halloween They Slap The Halloween Right Over Christmas & Boy Do They Do Up The Vintage... This Place Is Sooooo Cool & The Drinks Are Soooooo Yummy... They Don't Have Food But You Can Bring In Food .... Def Going Back read more

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Really fun bar with a unique look, and a good atmosphere! Very lively, they were busy and the bartenders were running around like crazy but they were surprisingly quick and friendly. It gets packed so you may need to wait for a seat if you come in late on a weekend but thats not their fault. It's a great place that's in demand. Highly recommend! read more

Awesome service, good drinks, great atmosphere, fun bartenders and clientele. Every inch decorated for Christmas! The Snow Miser was delicious read more

Great atmosphere! The worst karaoke singers on earth, so you're not embarrassed to do it!

This place is the perfect old school dive bar (with a Christmas twist!) my date and I stopped in here for a nightcap on a Tuesday evening. The place was pretty empty which was cool because it gave me a chance to look around at everything. It is completely decorated in holiday/beach theme decorations. It was so fun. I don't believe they serve food here so I wouldn't suggest coming here hungry. The bartender was great and super helpful. This is such a fun little spot! read more

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Great Christmas themed bar, but despite what you might see online, they don't serve food. There was just one bartender working but he was efficient. I would LOVE to see a Christmas drink menu. I'll absolutely come back next year - just for the insane decorations! read more

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The atmosphere at Bob's Garage was friendly and inviting. The crowd welcomed us, and our server kept the drinks flowing steadily. The karaoke was a blast--some performances were great, and some... maybe not as good, but all were entertaining. Definitely a great experience overall! read more

love the atmosphere , very good service ,a must see of holiday decor! From the fresh popcorn to the perfect cocktails the perfect place to meet both old and new friends. read more

Super nice place!!! Love the decorations and the festive theme. Staff is very polite. read more

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Bob's Garage is an OG Pittsburgh dive bar, although I had never been there until my parents moved within walking distance. We always joked about going there because the outside looks silly covered in Christmas lights all year round. My family finally went there on a Friday night and little did we know, it's Christmas inside all year round too! Wow - we had so much fun! They still had their St. Patrick's Day menu so my mom got some kind of milkshake type drink with Bailey's. I totally expected this to be a bar where you only order basic drinks, but surprisingly they were able to make specialty drinks too. I stuck with vodka sodas, my dad had an Old Fashioned, my brother had a Jack and coke, and my mom had her Irish drinks. The prices are so cheap and the crowd is friendly and fun. Once it was time for karaoke, the guy running it came over pulling extension cords across our table and asked us to move seats lol. We didn't realize that's where karaoke was happening. We moved to the side room and had our own table and could watch/listen to the karaoke from afar. What a fun and silly night. The bartender was also SO nice. Very friendly and efficient. I will definitely go back for karaoke, cheap drinks, and holiday vibes all year round! read more

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This is the dive bar of all dive bars, a treasure for the City of Champions. Try to go for karaoke

How can you not like a place that is decorated like a Christmas tree for most of the year. Bob's Garage is known for its Christmas decorations but they also decorate for Halloween and an epic Luau situation during other times of the years. This is definitely dive bar so please dont go there or come to yelp and complain about the lack of anything because this place is a......Dive Come here to ooo and ahhhh at the decorations talk to the colorful regulars and get a good drink at prices that wont make you mad read more

Cheerful, friendly, fun bar, with food service. We only stopped in for a drink, at this point, so can't comment on the food. Old and young clientele, bartenders were great and I enjoyed a delicious Manhattan (up), served in a beautiful glass. Prices reasonable, pleasant party atmosphere, very neighborhood-y but we felt welcome. Christmas lights up year-round inside and out, covering the entire place! There's also a quiet room for the less raucous. Will definitely return read more

Finally made it to this hidden gem I've heard good things about over the years. When you want a great dive that's decorated for Christmas all year long, this is your spot. They still have a self-serve popcorn machine which you don't see too often anymore. Is it clean? You be the judge. The drinks are strong. Staff can be a little cold but you can tell they have a lot of regulars. It's just a no BS kind of place. Very yinzer. They had a food truck that night so we had some pretty good hot dogs. Can't speak to how often they have food vendors. We went on a Saturday night and there was karaoke going on. We had originally planned to stop in for a quick drink or 2 but honestly karaoke was so entertaining we stayed a lot longer. I recommend when you're in the mood for a classic dive bar night with friends. read more

Bob's Garage - a house covered in christmas lights - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It is what it is! Don't come here expecting 5 star service or clean cut staff but man, I love this place! If you're looking for a good time at a warm place with Christmas spirit, this is it! Cheep drinks, great folks, it's a home run for me. read more

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Came to check it out with some friends! I wanted to come here because I saw the decorations online. It was everything I wanted it to be, it's even Halloween themed right now. The bartender was really nice. My drink was pretty good too, I tried the poison apple cider cocktail. read more

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Bob's Garage is a year round Christmas decorated bar on Freeport Road. But going in December makes it extra festive! Local, neighborhood bar vibes and amazing decor! read more

Bob's Garage - a ceiling covered in christmas decorations - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Friendly bar staff, never had an empty drink for long. Karaoke is fun. Christmas light every where.

Definitely a dive bar. Small, intimate spacing. Karaoke started at about 9pm on Friday night. Despite the reviews, I found the staff to be very friendly. I was presently surprised by the sweet, chill dog that walked around stealing pets from everyone. read more

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Stopped in for karaoke. Had never been. Most people were friendly even though they seemed to know each other and I was a stranger. The place was literally covered inside and out with Christmas lights and decorations! It was festive and fun. Bartender was quick, service was good. read more

Absolutely beautiful place to visit, until karaoke starts. Beautiful people, tasty beverages. Fun to look at the lights.

So, they apparently do not serve any type of food at all. We had to leave and go get Jersey Mike's and we actually brought it back. Overall it's a super cute place tho! Service was meh at best. But we were at a table and not at the bar. Only bc it was completely packed and there was like nowhere to go. It's definitely a dive bar type of place. Which is fine if that's what you're wanting. I would've given 4 stars if the service was better. read more

Very disappointed. Drive over an hour because decorations are always fun but it was closed. It was Sunday at 5:30 and everything on line and even on the door said open. read more

We had a great time at bob's garage drinks were reasonable service was awesome .cool place

Fast service and good vibes. The bartender is very thorough and never leaves you hanging here. read more

Bob's Garage - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service is horrible. Workers extremely rude. Definitely not a great place to bring friends because half of them will get double charged for drinks they didn't order and get thrown out after saying something about it. read more

I've been here a few times with a friend who keeps a boat at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club. This Christmas year-round themed bar is popular with the boating crowd as well as locals. Usually hit it up so my friend's 70 year old mom can perform karaoke. She'll show up in something of the gold lame' variety; fitting in perfectly with the decor as she belts out the tunes. The fact that it's super tacky in decor only adds to the charm...too bad the same can't be said for the staff. Seriously sometimes the bartenders are just complete jerks. Of course it gets busy there, people love the junk, but a little kindness goes a long way. read more

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We stopped here for Halloween decorations and had a couple drinks. We were not there during karaoke so we were able to get a seat at the bar. The bartender is super friendly and entertaining and quick to refill drinks. This is a dive but one worth visiting. Christmas time gets so crowded that you can barely move so if crowds aren't your thing, I'd suggest going during the week or when karaoke isn't happening. The place is small and not for the claustrophobic. The decorations are what to come for. So many lights! There's a lot to look up at and see, and it looks like it takes a long time to do. It's one of the most unique bars I've ever been to. I've never had the food so it's hard to comment there and I haven't seen many people eating but I imagine it's typical bar food selection. If you're in the area, this place is a must see! read more

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We celebrated our friends birthday party here and had an amazing time singing karyoke and enjoying the festive decor. The place is gorgeous inside and out and would make an excellent tourist attraction since it maintains the feeling of Christmas in Pittsburgh by encompassing the magical aspects that the holiday brings to so many of us and our cultural heritage. My only real complaint is that it was a little crowded here which resulted in unwanted touching and difficulty walking around ... they might actually want to consider having a person limit for that reason. Another thing with it being so busy it can take some time to put your request in for a song. The DJ is super nice however and is willing to work with you if you need to sing your song before you leave. The DJ is also really good at finding everyones song in time and minimizing the amount of time in between each performer. I have a very soft and quiet voice so he made sure to turn up the mic for me when my song came on. I would definitely come here again next time I go here but I would make sure to go on a less busy day next time. :) read more

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Definitely a great local bar and Nick, the bartender, was on his game. Its the place to chill. read more

It is exactly as advertised, even better than expectations. I love taking people here. Amazing ambiance. Be prepared for a warm intimate crowded situation for holidays or karaoke. Haven't tried the food but the drinks were just cold and wet. read more

Bob's is a solid spot in Fox Chapel. You go here because of the insanely lavish, tacky and fun decor that they have year round, I wouldn't go here expecting anything amazing as far as food or drink (though the pretzel sticks I had at my last visit were pretty good). This place puts all the Christmas pop-up bars to shame. Staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. A huge plus for them is that they are no smoking, they previously were not. A great place to visit and to take Pittsburgh visitors. read more

Bob's Garage - a basket of pretzels and dips - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

BLONDE BARTENDER WITH THE GLASSES NEED TO GO!!! I've been a regular on Saturdays and decided to come on a Friday. The bartender had attitude ALL night with my friends and I and was slow. She was bitchy and unpleasant. I tipped 10% and got bitched at infront of EVERY CUSTOMER. I literally told her I'd take the tip away because of it because in my 8 years of serving and bartending I was NEVER allowed to say anything and I've had people tip $0 on hundreds of dollars spent. The fact she threaten to be slower next time and was yelling infront of everyone and the other server girl who was off clock was literally apologizing for her. I will not be back nor my whole friend group. Learn to have nice bartenders it'll get you business. read more

I've only been here once, but it was super cool & festive! Affordable drinks. Limited parking & seating. Gets really loud inside. But if you're in the area, it's a pretty cool spot to check out. Very casual and laid back. read more

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I've only been here once, but it was on December 23, which is about the equivalent of strolling into Mecca during the Hajj. In wintertime, Bob's Garage becomes a local destination because the two-room building gets completely overloaded with holiday decorations. The effort apparently takes two full Sundays and about 250 man hours. It doesn't get pulled down until the first Sunday after Valentine's Day, which is about how long it takes for the holiday hangover to pass. Three phrases you won't hear inside: - "I come for the food." - "The air in here is just so fresh!" - "Don't put that decoration up. It's too tacky, and we don't have any more room." What makes it all especially nice is that it's all part of a massive December fundraising effort on the part of the Spirit of Christmas charity which aims to buy toys, clothes and food for needy North Hills families. As if the lights aren't enough to dull the senses, we experienced an overpacked bar and bad karaoke (redundant, I know) that evening. Lots of shouting about raffle tickets and door prizes. A talking Santa train overhead. Not exactly a place to sit and have a normal conversation, but that can be foregone in favor of the joyful cacophonous maelstrom of holiday revelry. read more

This should be 5stars across the board. Fun, lively, friendly, karaoke, hefty pours, what more can you ask for?!? But for real such a good crowd on Saturday night in a local town. Love coming home to hometown Pittsburgh and having a great time. Bartenders and servers friendly. Come for good times and drinks. With the glowing Christmas lights and indoor changing decor you can't miss it. read more

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