We're fairly new to Pittsburgh and having loved Draii Laag and Grist House, we were excited that another brewery was opening up. We went on opening night (mad house!) and again a few days ago. I can't say I was a fan of the stout. Brash and bitter finish. All their IPAs and APAs have been startlingly excellent. It's rare to find a brewery that does these consistently so well. The space is nice and it seems to be dog friendly. They do inexpensive flights so you can taste around before you commit to a drink. No in house food, but both times we've been there, they've had an adjacent pizza stand that has been great. I'm not sure if they rotate food trucks or if that's there semi permanently, but we had a farmer pizza, and the crust was perfect. Definitely a great addition to the beer scene around here! read more

People that rate this low because of things that are stated on their website are idiots. Do your homework morons. Some of the best beer I have ever had. Exquisite Beast is one of, if not the best IPA I have ever had. Yes the taproom isn't big, but it doesn't matter with the quality they are putting out. read more

Fun place with great beer. We've been into IPAs and this place has some really good ones. Stained Glass and After Dark are good. We also liked Wishbone which is a pale ale. ha! was so-so for us though as an IPA. read more

Probably my favorite brewery around the Pittsburgh area. The Dancing Gnome hits everything right on the head. As an IPA fan, there is always something for me to get excited about here. But not only that, there is always a fulfilling rotation of other types of beers on tap as well. I tend not to try them, but people do seem to like them. As busy times you can usually find a good truck outside, and also it's not too difficult to find parking. The inside of the brewery has nice tables and a walk up bar. But for times when it is busy there is a good amount of floor space, and areas to lean on and set your beer down. A great visit for those who love interesting beers! read more

Excellent brews. We had the Pocket Sign IPA and it was a fine example of the hazy, tropical New England style. Then the Sua Da coffee milk stout had a strong coffee flavor that tasted better than it may sound, really good. I live in California and drink lots of craft beer and this place is right up there with some of my favorites. Recommended. read more

Calling all IPA lovers this is the place for you. This brewery in Sharpsburg specializes in IPAs and they do not serve anything else. My three star review is because I am not a fan of IPA's and wish they served at least one or two other kinds of beer. Regardless this is a cool place to try out. I love the name, the space and they have a great brand. The inside is not huge and it was packed on a wintery Saturday night. They have seats at the bar as well as a few tables in the front. You have your choice of 4, 9 or 16 oz pours which I loved so I could sample a few. They do have a lot of fruity IPAs so those are the ones I went with. Another thing I was not a fan of is that you were limited to ordering no more than two 4 oz pours. I guess this is so people don't order ten at a time as they do not serve flights. No food is served. There was plenty of parking on the street. read more

Really nice atmosphere in the heart of Sharpsburg. I am not usally a fan of IPA's, but these cloudy, hazy, citrusy ones at Dancing Gnome have completely changed my mind about IPA's. They also had a stout on draft during my visit, so don't worry, it's not all IPA's! The owner and staff are all really great and do a wonderful job, especially when it gets super busy. They usually have a food truck on site too when you get hungry from all of the delicious beers. Can't wait to come back and try more beer! read more

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Best brewery in Pittsburgh, hands down. The staff is real cool and the atmosphere is nice. The best is their beer, obviously. The come out with new releases every week, and each one is awesome. I highly suggest DG for a Saturday afternoon, or any day for that matter. Best craft beer! read more

Located near my office. Been there twice and neither time has disappointed!! Glass into brewing center is nice touch

This is a really nice space. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about their beer. There was a food vendor outside. Only downfall was that there wasn't a ton for non IPA lovers. read more

Top notch beers in a sleek setting. Nothing not to like, would be foolish to skip on a tour of Pittsburgh breweries.

If you like hops, Dancing Gnome is well worth the journey over the river! We signed up for the newsletter and can't wait to visit again soon. read more

I was a little worried when I found out that they are an IPA brewery, since I am not the biggest fan of IPA's, but it proved me wrong. I got the lightest brew and it did have that distinctive hoppy flavor, but it also had a very juicy citrus note at the end. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the best part is that you can see the brewery from inside the location. Really great place! Will be back! read more

I have been hard on these guys in the past. They make a great beer! I just got caught in the backwash of their early closing hours on Saturdays. It became frustrating on several occasions. I'm pretty sure they have been aware of my frustration but i have to say a few changes later and much better personal service, these guys (Bartenders) rock! They go out of their way to provide me a pint. They know my name, greet me with a smile and act sincere. They make me feel like a regular. Thanks for being cool - best beer in the burgh! read more

Great service, prices, and beer. Very clean with a welcoming environment. A great addition to the Sharpsburg area. It would be nice to see it open everyday with the hours extended at night time. read more

Great beer and great service. New beers rotating in all the time, been going there for several months now and I've yet to have one I didn't like. Pricing is very reasonable especially given the quality. Food trucks outside are a plus and the inside is very nice, always clean and well maintained. read more

I think this is the best local beer. The place is super clean and has some nice ambience too. The food trucks are a great addition too.

I was very excited to try this new brewery in sharpsburg. The beer was pretty good mostly pale ales with a coffee stout also available. Very clean with a good amount of seating. One main disappointing thing about the place was there was not one gnome or even picture of a gnome in the whole place. Like what! Oh well maybe that'll change over time read more

Best beer in town - the guys that work there are always helpful. They create a warm and welcoming experience and are very hospitable

Doing a brewery tour from Louisiana...and I brew beer..I love IPAs...this place has the best IPAs in Pittsburgh for sure....very clean.

I consider this to be the best brewery in the Burgh for the following reasons: They are not pretentious. They offer pints, even of their excellent doubles, for $6. Growlers are $16. They have great food trucks, including those awesome cats from Brassero. They focus on hazy pales, IPAs, and double IPAs. I'd love to see them experiment a bit with adding in some Brett funk, or venture down the path of creating some sours, offering the sours as a pint pour, and keeping the price the same. They are the Odd13 Brewing of Pittsburgh, to me, and that is something dreamy. read more

Even with how busy it was the bartenders were quick and polite. Beers were delicious. I had the smoked coffee stout (creases) which is high om my favorites list and my husband was very impressed with the hoppy beers. I even enjoyed a couple sips of both of his beers (i think hoppy beers are growing on me). He had the asteroid and jam. read more

Very nice and welcoming space and simple minimalist decor. They only sell beer, food can be purchased from food trucks outside. Parking is available on public streets. They also fill growlers for $16. The only reason i notched it down by one star it's because all the beers seemed to have a strange aroma/aftertaste, felt on the upper palate, of dish soap. Not sure if it is just me. read more

Great atmosphere and even better beer. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is the tap list being heavily slanted towards IPAs. They have fantastic and varied IPAs, but I'd like to see breweries this talented have more variety. That being said, it will not prevent from continuing to visit, varied styles or not, the beer is worth it. read more

# 1-Dancing Gnome & # 2-are arguably; the "Brightest Jewels", in the Under belly of Sharpsburg, Pa: They prove, IPA's do not need to taste like Motor Oil! These are the most delicious IPA's I've ever tasted! read more

I visited the Dancing Gnome last night for the first time. It is in a location in which I was not familiar with, but the atmosphere inside was nice. It was very chill and open. Though it was a Thursday night, it was not extremely crowded. They have a nice draft selection as well. Be warned, if you go into the bathroom you may want to take your sunglasses. Compared to the bar area, it is EXTREMELY bright in comparison to...everything. I will visit again! read more

Too new to give 5 stars, but if you are looking for a taste of New England in a Pittsburgh IPA, this is the place. Great brew!

Doing a mini Pittsburgh area brewery tour today and at Dancing Gnome now. Beautiful brand new location with an excellent beer selection. Love that they have a food truck outside. Friendly staff in downtown Sharpsburg. Have been docking our boat at the Crow's Nest right near here and unfortunately didn't know they were here. Will be coming back and bringing friends. Awesome to see new business on main street. read more

Tried five out of the eight beers an tap. All were between very good and world class. The owner/brewmaster was there and happy to talk about his beers. Glad to have this brewery in Pittsburgh. read more

Dancing Gnome pours some of my favorite beers. I don't go every week but I do go often. Great glasses and promotions and my kind of beer. The bartenders however, lack good customer service. It seems that every time I do go there one or two of the bartenders are rude, impatient and just uncomfortably nasty at times. Seems like it could be a good group - very eclectic but I see a pattern developing... read more

Awesome beer and a great staff. Try the Okta! Clean cool atmosphere a perfect place to snag a drink with friends.

Stopped for a few pints. I had the stout and an IEP. And there were two other beers I can not wait to go back and try. My friend had the Better 1 or 2 and I really want it. The Wonka was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Great place. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to see this very recent and most welcome addition to the neighborhood. I routinely travel through this section of Sharpsburg on my way to and from my office. I was surprised to see the Bulldawgs food truck outside of what used to be a Tuxedo rental shop in the not to distance past. Curiosity prompted me to take a closer look. At first I thought it was a bar opening (not totally uncommon), but getting a little closer I was pleased to find a tastefully ground up renovated brew pub. The interior had a handful of hightop tables with stools, and a large bar adjacent to the subway tile lined wall. I can tell you that this is not your typical Sharpsburg bar. . . . a few $ and a little thought were involved in the renovation, but not at all pretentious in execution. A brief conversation with the bartender (and apparently proprietor) I was informed that they opened up just a few days ago. They had 5 selections on tap currently, 2 of which were stouts. Being a big fan of dark stuff I was very happy. They have 4, 8, and 16oz options as well as growlers to go. I had 4 oz sample of the Wonka dry stout and 4oz of the Aevum ale, both were quite good and well worth the $2. I am looking forward to future visits and an extended beer selection, I think they have 12 taps on the wall if I remember correctly. read more

Rude crowd hangs out here. Not very welcoming of new comers. Snotting group of regulars will ruin a good time.

An upscale hip modern brewery in Sharpsburg? Yes it actually exists. I had a Tepid Quilt IPA and Shifting Clocks pale ale--good beer but not my favorite craft in town. read more

Wow I couldn't pick a favorite beer!!! The coffee Stout was incredible but everything was a close second. A great chill atmosphere.

I walked into Dancing Gnome before a penguins game so I only had time to drink one pint and sample others. I'll say, the Creases smoked Stout I had was fantastic. It was dark and rich. I also tried their Dolphin IPA. The beers were just awesome. I talked with Mike, the manager, and really enjoyed their hospitality. I'll definitely be going back with my wife as soon as we make it back to Pittsburgh. read more

What a hidden gem in Sharpsburg. They have great beers that are very fresh and hop forward. The interior is very spacious and clean. They also have rotating food vendors outside. The staff was friendly and knowledgable. read more