Honestly... Poetry Lounge is just such a fun place and definitely something the city needed. If you…read morehaven't been you definitely need to check it out. First of all you just feel welcome when you walk in the door. There is lots of bar sitting, along with some booths and even a couch. We usually grab some seats at the bar. There are frequently events going on and a wide range as well. Some events are ticketed, sometimes there is a cover and sometimes no charge. The artwork is great and all the fun photographs and sayings. Every time I'm there I spot something new. There is even a gumball machine with poetry in it. How cool. Most often we have gone for live music. This time we were in the area and just wanted to grab a drink. They did have a DJ though which was fun. It was also a great choice because they stay open late when so many local places close early. They do have a limited food menu but I have never eaten there. They have a variety of drinks ranging from non alcoholic to beer or wine, even cider. The cocktail menu is where it's at though. There are so many choices and some unique combinations. It's been fun trying so many. I think my favorite drink on the menu is Galeophobia which comes in a fun shark glass. It's fruity without being too sweet and the macadamia liquor adds just the right amount of nuttiness in the background. I seriously could drink several of them. The Spork House Punch is another favorite. Immediately *pinkies up* with the fancy little crystal mug. The pear and lemon gives such great flavor and it's well balanced and an easy drinker. It also feels like a good value with the amount you get. This time my fiancé tried Elvis' death and loved the toilet mug. He said it was tasty but a bit expensive for what it was so he probably wouldn't order it again. Fun bartenders, great drinks, good atmosphere, enjoyable entertainment.. what's not to love?

Always good music and lighting. Consistent lineup of local and traveling musicians. JEPPSON'S…read moreMALORT. 2 pinball tables. Handsome regulars. Staff has gone above and beyond in ensuring the environment is safe with a zero tolerance policy on harassment or abuse of any kind, and a firm stance against hateful ideology. Hot dogs kinda rip too, don't skip em. Tip your bartender.

Such great vibes! They are cash only but the drinks are good and cheap. They have specials all the…read moretime and events. Love jazz nights here that happen the first Friday of every month I think. Staff is nice. The people who come here are all locals. It's a good time!

Very clean neighborhood bar that could be considered a dive but with a nice beer selection and good…read moredaily specials. Stopped in for Millvale Music Fest and had a nice time with locals as well as performers and pals. Will definitely come again. $4 Ketel One Bloody Mary on Saturday.

Cheap drinks, efficient service, vintage ambiance. Dive bar star.... fun times, smoky views,cloudy…read morememories. Come here for that vintage, real yinzer, blue collar experience. Good times all day everyday. Enjoy...

Dive! An older bar that's clean and smoke free. Very much a little local dive which is a-ok with…read moreme. Prices are cheap and staff friendly. What more could you ask for? I'll definitely be back.

YES. Yes, yes, yes. This is the kind of place I want to be taken to when visiting another town…read more Friends who live outside Pittsburgh brought me and we spent several hours at this indoor-outdoor craft brewery. I tend towards lighter beers, and they had several great options for me (don't worry, there are plenty of darker beers and higher-alcohol-percentage brews; I just didn't order them). There are three or four bars, along with a stage and places for food trucks. The bars are all linked, so you can open a tab at one and it'll be available at the others as well. Super friendly service. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and the place was well-staffed with very cool employees. The atmosphere is nice, too, and I appreciated the poster on one wall explaining the meaning of "Grist House". You can bring dogs too! Some very nice dogs were present on this particular Saturday. Next time I'm coming through this way, I will definitely be stopping by again. * Note: it's a brewery, of course, but they do offer some wines and their own cocktail concoctions.

We had no idea this was the place to come for Penn Game Day, but that explains why the place is…read morehopping! We will come back on a Sunday, we tasted the White Witow and the Vienna lager. Really liked the White Witow. They have lots of different seating areas available and lovely patio area. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

Came in on a Monday evening. Was a little disappointed at first because they were not offering a…read morefull menu at the time. They some fried options. I ended up getting a dozen wings for $10 which is a good deal. The bartender was a one man show he was tending the bar and cooked the wings. The wings were great. I usually order them extra crispy, I happen not to this time but they came out perfect. I couldn't have been happier with the wings and service. The place is nice and clean, there were only a few older guys hanging at the bar other than my table. I would definitely come back I've been wanting those wings again ever since I finished them

Stopped by before a Mr Smalls show and grabbed a high top table. It wasn't crowded but that changed…read morewhen folks started arriving for dinner & Bingo night. Every seat was filled with lots of folks that must live nearby. Such a great neighborhood spot. It was also $2 off 1/2 pounder smash burgers which we ordered. The burgers were nicely cooked with gooey cheese on both burgers. The fries were a little overdone but definitely hand cut and seasoned well. The bartender was also our waitress and did a terrific job welcoming us and offering recommendations. She was excellent and surprisingly attentive when it got really busy. Their draft beer could be a little colder. Otherwise, a very pleasant meal.

Great food, great service, friendly staff. Prices are excellent with daily specials. Burgers, hot…read moredogs, and wings can't be beat.

We stopped into Sidelines because we'd heard good things about the wings. I'm here to tell you that…read moreyou may want to skip this spot. We stopped in on a Tuesday night and opted to sit at the bar since it wasn't busy. Something important to note is that when we arrived, the music was playing softly in the background. While the prices were decent, the service was not. Our waitress came over to us after our appetizers arrived, I asked for a refill, we made eye contact, she ignored me, and turned around. It took another ten minutes before I was able to get a refill, and she never asked again for the rest of the time we were there. The people sitting beside us arrived later and ordered similar food to us, and they somehow received their food quite some time before ours came out. I am almost certain the bartender forgot to put in our order. Halfway through our meal (which was okay at best), someone turned the music up so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. I'm pretty sure "Brandy, You're A Fine Girl" played three times in a 30-minute window. It felt like we were intruding on a private party despite there being maybe seven other people at the bar. Despite clearly being done with our food, it took us another 30 minutes to get our checks. If you're looking for cheap bar food and don't mind repetitive music at varying levels of volume and being ignored by your bartender, give Sidelines a try.

Stopped by for a pint after dining at another spot on a lark. It was trivia night and the place was…read morePacked! We went through the entire pub and were able to just squeeze in at the bar near the front. This is an authentic Irish pub - cozy, woody with old Irish decor. We will definitely stop in again another time when it is not so busy. Despite the crowd, the bartenders were quick with drinks and kept the crowd happy. There is a popcorn machine where you could grab a free bag of popcorn, which is nice and you just don't see anymore.

Who doesn't love a neighborhood Irish bar? The vibes are good and cozy in here. They have a good…read moreselection of beers and cocktails and casual drinks. Staff is pleasant and I love that they have specials on weeknights, like $1 hot dogs on Mondays. The space is pretty big depending on how busy it is, but it can accommodate big groups easily on a casual weeknight.

This place is so much fun. We have been here before to do axe throwing, but this was the first time…read moretrying out the ice curling. The staff is so patient and friendly while explaining the rules and letting you practice. They also are fun while they keep your scores for you, laughing and cracking jokes with you. The bar is awesome and has a nice variety of drinks while you are participating in your games.

My group had a fantastic time at Slider's Ice curling located in Millvale, PA. The ice area was…read morelocated at the rear of the building and was attached to the existing structure which regularly houses axe throwing and a large bar area. Our group ordered pizza and had it delivered to the location, so I assume that food service is not an option from this facility. Four curling lanes were available for to use with 4 stones in each lane. They do not allow you to perform any sweeping on the ice like you see on the Olympics. The game is set up to slide your stone across the ice and try and gain as many points as possible. A worker on the other end of the ice pushes the stones back to you. Overall it was really fun to try and would be worth doing again. Just note that it's not the full curling experience that you may expect from watching the Olympics. This was a great activity for wintertime and definitely a fun environment!

If you're looking for the ultimate neighborhood safe haven, you have got to check out Harold's…read moreHaunt in Millvale. I've been there several times and honestly, I love the place so much that I would regularly make the trek to walk there and back from my apartment in Bloomfield. It is famously known as Pittsburgh's "they-bar," and the second you step inside, you can feel how deeply intentional they are about creating a genuinely inclusive, welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ and trans community. The theme is delightfully nerdy and witchy, with cozy, magical decor that immediately makes you feel right at home. They have a massive roster of events--everything from drag shows and karaoke to incredibly chill craft nights--but even if you're just dropping in for a drink, they completely nail it. Their menu features an amazing selection of creative "potions" (cocktails) and just-as-complex "fauxtions" (mocktails) that respect sober and drinking folks equally. It's easily one of the most comforting, accepting, and fun spots in the city. PS: Contrary to the one bad review I've read here, the service has always been top-notch!!From slow days when the owners and bartenders would have long convos with us to super busy times like during the Millvale Music Festival, always amazing service. Even during the chaotic busy times, staff always have a smile and a nice word for customers. Support local. Support lgbtq+.

We went to this cute little gay bar after the Pirates game while we were in town Friday night…read more Super fun decor, of macabre, and pride, with charming tables and inclusive environment (captions on the tv! Yay!!) the back patio was super cute, and large sized with string lights overhanging and multiple different sections for a cozy intimate vibe. We elected to sit at the bar, after we were able to grab two stools, (was pretty packed when we came in). The menu specials are adorable with different options, to include non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, let's not forget the candy bar! We had a few different drinks, I chose all of mine from the specialty menu, he chose some on tap draft and specialties. All super excellent. I had the lavender menace and the mermaid magic, along with a lavender lemonade. He had the pretty pretty princess and the archibald on tap. There's a store upstairs by the owner who was kind enough to let me shop during off shop hours. The shop is a combination of spiritual/witchy items and pride items. I purchased several items and the shop has a website storefront that offers shipping and e-gift cards. I got to meet Fred! The sweetest pupper ever, just absolute love. I left my boyfriend at the bar for shopping and petting a dog for a good 45 minutes. Oops.

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.