Space Bar in Market Square is one of the most unique bars I've been to. You feel like you're on a…read morespaceship while sipping cocktails, and the atmosphere is genuinely immersive. It's a great pick for date night, drinks with friends, or showing off a one-of-a-kind spot to visitors. The drinks match the theme. The lead bartender, Arum, is incredibly talented and comes up with truly original cocktails that are creative, well balanced, and fun to try. There's always something new on the menu, so every visit feels fresh. Fantastic vibe, standout drinks, and a team that clearly cares about the craft. Highly recommend!

It's weird to review a place I haven't visited in person. But Space Bar took some of their staff to…read morethe 2026 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, and hosted a party in the convention hotel (on August 28). The staff they had at the convention were all super-cool people. They served great drinks. I haven't seen their drink menu, so I just said a few words about what I like, and they mixed up good stuff -- at reduced alcohol per my request. Perfect! Best of all, they had the acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Mary Robinette Kowal as their special guest. (But she lives in North Carolina, so don't expect her as a regular in the Pittsburgh location.) Space Bar is obviously LGBT+ friendly, but it's an everyone bar. OK, maybe not everyone: it will be more fun if you're interested in science fiction and fantasy, and don't upset the vibe. I'll be sure to visit the in-person location next time I'm in Pittsburgh.

The Hype is not deserved here…read more Let's begin with parking: one poor valet trying to keep up. Turned away as no more space. The area is a traffic disaster. Rooftop bar? Most seating and is interior and without view. You can peer over the sides or stand outside, no reservations, and packed. Drinks are average. Not high end cocktails, rather, locally distilled brew with too much mixer. Food is bar food. Meh at best. Service appears to want to be anywhere else but here. Inattentive and slow. It's screaming loud, the crowd appears to have migrated from Donzis (iykyk). If you have been to other urban roof top bars and are hoping this is Pittsburgh's equivalent, sadly, it misses the mark.

3.5 stars. The Finch is a rooftop bar and restaurant that is named after the Joseph S. Finch &…read moreCompany's distillery that was located in the building in the late 1800s. The bar serves cocktails, wines, beers, and mocktails. For dinner and late-night bites, the restaurant focuses mostly on small plates and shareables, including charcuterie, chicken wings, pizzetta, steak, and salmon. They also have a Sunday brunch that serves lox bagel, shrimp and grits, French toast, mimosa, bloody Mary, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The best aspect of The Finch was its beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyscrapers, Monongahela River, and subway trains. The foods and drink were a mixture of quality, and my husband called them "garbage" (eek!). Here are my ratings for them. Berry Mint Spritz - 4 stars - This mocktail (I could have ordered it with alcohol to turn it into a cocktail) contained strawberries, mint, lemon, syrup, and soda water. All of the flavor had settled on the bottom of the glass, so I could have used a straw to mix the drink, but I did enjoy the flavors. Summer Crab Cakes - 2 stars - I received two crab cakes, and they were some of the worst crab cakes that I have ever received anywhere. They contained too much breading and too little meat. I did not even like the flavor of the cherry tomatoes on the side. I usually love crab cakes, but with these ones, I could take only a couple of bites, and then I had the waitress throw away the rest. Hawaiian Pizzetta - 4 stars - This small pizza consisted of four slices that had cheese but no gooey cheese-pull. Other toppings were BBQ sauce drizzle, pineapple, ham, and red pepper. I thought that it tasted good. Ember Steak Skewers - 4 stars - My husband said that the steak was not the highest quality. At least the chunks of steak, peppers, onions, and mushroom (we counted one piece of mushroom!) were marinated and seasoned nicely. The total cost for this one mocktail, three foods, and one soda was $79 *plus* a 3% credit-card surcharge, tax, and a minimum tip of 18%. We asked the waitress for a receipt, but she did not bring us one, so we walked up to her to ask for it again, and we did receive it.

Three of us stopped by on a Thursday night around 8:30pm and were able to get a table right away…read more It was pretty chill with only a few other parties there. The inside is dimly lit and has that gorgeous chandelier. There's bar seating, a few tables on the ground floor, and a few tables on a higher level. They have some snacks but we skipped those and went straight for the cocktails. The cocktails overall are excellent and I'll definitely be back!

I rly like the vibe, gets busy at night so should reserve ahead of time. Cool drink combos, nice…read morestaff, ambient date place : ). I love going to little speakeasies like this with my wife, glad there is one here in pittsburgh.

This spot is great because it's open late and it's always poppin at night! Love that they have late…read morenight sushi till 11pm and a wide variety of drinks. They had a huge whiskey selection and a great menu of cocktails. Their old fashioned with Hibiki was great. The sushi was decent and our server Gina was super nice!! We got a table immediately despite it being a very busy late Tuesday night.

Service was outstanding. The Fred's Old Fashion really is the best around. We enjoyed the corn dip…read morebut The Spicy Pie was a giant bust. I can't think of anything that would save this. We really enjoy the atmosphere and seating here. Can't wait to come back.

Stopped by for a late night drink and this spot never disappoints. The bartenders are incredibly…read moretalented and kind. We had some questions about different ingredients in the drinks and they thoroughly explained everything to us. We tried a regular old fashioned and the pig roast. These are typically not drinks I would go for but WOW incredibly delicious. Definitely a fun spot to branch out and try something new. We will definitely be back to try some of their food, but highly recommend for some good cocktails

We came here to "kill" some time before meeting for dinner. This is a great cocktail bar!…read more I am a bourbon guy, but my wife is not a bourbon fan. We came here during Happy Hour and I got an Old Fashioned; my wife got a different cocktail. My wife prefers either tequila or vodka. The service here is next level; bartenders who know how to make a drink and they know how to give the right level of attention. The environment is, also, next level. The bathrooms are superior and the environment is fantastic. Stop by fora cocktail or a meal; you wont regret it.

I hadn't been to Unspeakable in a while, so I decided to go have a cocktail. The ambiance is still…read morethe same which is nice. In addition to indoor seating on the first and second floor, they also have a fenced in patio outside for sitting. As we sat outside, we saw groups of people who could not figure out how to get into the speakeasy. Another thing that happened was that they closed early the night that I went because of the lack of customers. A group was trying to come in as we were leaving but we told them they were closing for the night. So be aware of that, if you're planning to go late night (past 11 pm). However, the drinks were amazing as always! They now added a couple of small bites so we tried the cucumbers. They were delicious and packed with flavor! Our drinks were great as always. They have even more options than the last time I was there which was nice! I still really enjoy this little space!

We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

Had a nice dinner here last night with a group of friends. They have a nice selection of wine and…read morecocktails, and a happy hour on weekends that starts at 10pm! Our server was great with providing recommendations. She was attentive without being overbearing. This is definitely a place where you do not feel rushed through your meal. The crispy chicken I got on my salad was so good. I also tried a friend's short rib and it was amazing!

What a great restaurant/speakeasy in the Strip! There aren't a lot of vegetarian options to choose…read morefrom, but the ones that I chose were delicious. The grilled halloumi and pesto sandwich was amazing and the size of the sandwich pretty decent. The watermelon feta salad was also delicious! The grilled asparagus was nice and crunchy as well. The faerie and the flight risk cocktail were made well as well! Perfect balance of sweetness to the amount of alcohol that you could taste. Would love to come back again to enjoy the speakeasy style ambiance.

We came here for our 58th anniversary, and were seated exactly where we wanted, and were sipping…read moreour drinks, when a sweet young lady asked if we would mind moving. They wanted to join our table with two other others to accommodate a larger party. I was a bit annoyed, but we complied. Soon the manager came over and apologized profusely then said that because they had to move us on a special day, he would comp our meal. That is a good manager. Even had he not done that, I would have praised the restaurant and the meal. Service was excellent, I got an old school drink, which was made perfectly, and our steaks were fantastic. We were happy not to be upstairs where it sounded extremely lively. We are old, and a booth, near the bar was exactly what proved to be the best place for us. If we go back to Pittsburgh, we will eat here again.

3.6, but I'll round up to 4 for service. First off, really appreciated the woman serving. She was…read morevery knowledgeable about the menu and helpful (when the other server forgot to bring a spoon with the French onion soup, I went to the bar and she gave me one right away). The French onion soup was a banger. Very savory and salty, nice layer of cheese on top, and plenty of cooked onions. They hit and did not miss. The entrée was good - gnocchi with sliced chicken atop a sort of corn elote / chowder / cojito confection. The gnocchi were stuffed with asiago, but I tasted more corn flavor than any asiago. I'd say, for the price of the food (and wasn't cheap), it wasn't out of this world flavor-wise. But the vibes were cool and the cocktails looked interesting. I'd cone here again to try another dish.

I hosted my monthly book club this past Sunday afternoon and it was such a fun afternoon!…read more The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We were able to order individually and then we had our own table on the second floor. Which was great because we pretty much had the space to ourselves but then we could enjoy the live music which was awesome!! I enjoyed a cocktail and a snack, and both were very yummy. Definitely will be back, especially when there is live music! Shout out to Melanie for your assistance!

Distillery that's a bit further away from the main strip district area but worth the walk if you're…read morein the mood for a good cocktail. They currently have some cocktail slushies on the menu for summertime. We got the painkiller - it's really good! Great for a warm day. They have a promo that they posted on IG but it's slightly misleading. It makes it seem like the first round ($12) will get you the cup in addition to your first round and you can get $5 refills thereafter. On the check though, there's a charge for the cup and each charge is also inflated ($5.20 for a refill, and $12 + some change for the first drink - I forget the cents, maybe $12.48). Not sure why they don't just keep the charges flat to match what they posted online. Good drink though!

Love the place. The Dirty Old Man and Old Fashioned cocktails are on point. Conscientious and…read morefriendly staff. Shiloh Street, just a few blocks from the always worth visiting Grandview Avenue. Sweet spot, all the way.

This craft cocktail bar has the best deviled eggs and macaroni & cheese! So good…read more They do a nice cheese plate as well as a good whipped ricotta too. You can even get an Isaly's Chipped Ham Sandwich!! That's a must for any true Yinzer! Their cocktails are definitely unique and standout from other craft cocktail bars. I'm a fan of the Amethyst and the Peridot. The decor is dark, cozy, and romantic with exposed brick. The service is friendly. Really like getting to stop by when I'm back home visiting from Austin.