BEST PITTSBURGH WING We were absolutely not expecting this and still can't believe it. We didn't have major expectations but hoped it would be at least a top 5 wing and average meal. It was beyond that The French onion soup we saw online and everyone seemed to enjoy that. We're whores for it so had to get. I like mine a tad bit salty which this was and PACKED with onion chunks and breaded leeks on top. It was impossible to get a spoon fully without any inclusions. My new favorite The Tavern Burger. I'm coming fresh off 9 years without 5 Guys (elite) and this rocked me harder than that. This isn't a stupid smash burger. We got a juicy COOKED PERFECT RARE 8oz patty, topped with sautéed onions, and bacon that isn't crisped to smithereens. I like my bacon medium rare and that's exactly what I got. Then covered in one of the craziest sauces I have ever had, their gorgonzola cream. I could drink that by the gallon The wings.... I have never had a wing itself cooked more perfect in my life. The smoke and meatiness on them was so nailed that I could get 2 dozen plain and still have the same reaction. We got the Buffalo Garlic and Dry Cajun Ranch. These wings don't need drenched in sauce by any means or it would honestly ruin it. The buffalo doesn't ned to be creamy either. Perfect amount of sauce to cheese ration. The dry cajun ranch was a fucking knockout. For how great the wing is I would love to see more dry season options with them Cam got a Tavern Dip. I hate dips. I loved the shaved ribeye on it and horseradish, but I have never been an Au Jus man. Would 100000% eat it without the au jus Then the fries. Always team psoriasis through and through. Not sure if I'm coming off the Five Guys high but their cajun boardwalk style are even better. Get some spicy honey aioli to dip them in. Truly just shocked at how amazing this place is. Right over the bridge and cannot recommend enough going here before a game and walking over. Great spot right before, after and during sports. Very high Pittsburgh atmosphere going on I will be back so many times and absolutely worth going Downtown for read more

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Fun little place with good atmosphere and great food! Leah was fun and really helpful with picking some great food choices. I went with the recommendation of the wings and got the Cajun seasoning. They were so good that I regretted asking for blue cheese for dipping. Then I added a side of Brussels sprouts and no hyperbole; these were the best I've ever had! I practically licked the bowl after. read more

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Another great visit to Forbes Tavern. The Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer was delicious. The shrimp were large, perfectly cooked, lightly crispy, and coated in a creamy sweet heat sauce that had the right balance of flavor without being overpowering. The crab cake sandwich was beyond excellent. Packed with crab meat, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just right. Fries were hot and crispy too. Our server was very attentive and made the experience even better. Great food and great service every time. read more

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While visiting my sister in Pittsburgh, we went to Forbes Tavern to get some dinner. We went on Sunday so they were doing a deal on wings. Each wing was $.75 along with four dollar Michelob ultras. We got the spicy barbecue, Asian, and garlic Parmesan wings and I must say they all tasted amazing. My sister got the Tavern burger, which she said was really good and I just got the tavern mac & cheese on the side, which was definitely better than I expected. I would highly recommend if you are coming to visit or if you are in the area. read more

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I love this place. Always a good vibe, decent enough beer selection and the wings are damn good read more

Forbes Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were looking for a bar type scene to get something to eat. The bar was pretty big and there was plenty of seating. The service was a little slow compared to the amount of people in there but the server was nice. The jalepeno poppers were very crispy and actually had some good spice. The pizza wasn't too bad, i just feel like it was a little wet with all of the toppings. Still flavorful though. read more

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A decent bar, good beer selection, solid food. Well, it's a popular bar -- waiters are stretched thin, music is just loud enough to speak, big TVs everywhere. read more

Late night grub & spirits in Steel Town USA. Did a random YELP search and Forbes Tavern a rustic style bar that serves outstanding bar food. Lucky for me it was a few blocks from hotel so after a quick stroll I was in. Super friendly greeter who directed me to a table. Our waiter was superlative ! This kid should be working in a Michelin-starred restaurant except in Pittsburgh, no Michelin Star restaurants exist. He deserves half clap for being awesome. No what you all desire know about and that's what did you eat Frank! Well, I had an amazing French Onion soup with overwhelming flavors. The wings which tasted like they had been smoked and then sauced applied but still delicious. Followed by a gyro & fries. Well , the fries were spectacular and gyro did the job. Plenty of main coarse leftover so you could actually share. But I'm still lusting over that French onion soup.... Just one last thing our entire bill was under $50 I couldn't believe it. Not only was our meal outstanding but cost effective for dining out... Thanks for the chow and great customer service! read more

Forbes Tavern - Buffalo Wing - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had the 5 smoked wings and side salad. Wholy smokes. These wings are amazing. The smoke flavor is killer. The meat falls off the bone clean. So tasty and tender. Seems like they were smoked over night but it they said only 3-4 hours. But man are they killer tasting. I had the buffalo sauce ones. Whoa great amount of heat but not over the top. Then their homemade honey mustard dressing is so nice. It is a light taste. Not to sweet but just enough with. Mustard flavor. Then washed it down with a local cider on tap. This will be a go to place for sure. The service, cannot say enough. This young lady bar tender is amazing. She has this place under control like crazy. Super sweet, gentle demeanor. This place is lucky to have her!!!! read more

Got takeout from this hole in the wall that had great reviews. Food took about 20 min. Everything was really good. Only thing was they gave me honey mustard instead of ranch for my wings. Food is pictured and captioned. It was a very quiet area and almost seemed it wasn't open. No one answered the phone to put in an order. I didn't see any delivery options either. Pretty small inside read more

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Man, our buisness team stopped in for a late lunch last Friday and OH MY GOODNESS. The food was absolutely AWESOME and the service was even better! Leah waited on us and she was Great! Ya'll get a 5 star from me for sure! Continue to do what you do. Gary S. read more

Love everything about the hospitality. Kindness very respectful clean and i would recommend to my friends that haven't been here. read more

Forbes Tavern - Celebration with the rich and famous - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

On a cold winter night, had a hankering for French onion soup and landed in the right place! Super-flavorful with the right amount of onions. My only suggestion would be for more cheese and crustier bread but dang, it's right up there with the best! read more

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We did skating at The PPG Holiday Rink and were looking for a different place to eat afterwards. Forbes Tavern was about a five minute walk from PPG Place. There was definitely a younger crowd that was drinking and partying at the Tavern. We ordered food and it was definitely all good. We started with the pretzel. It came with three soft pretzels and a pretty good honey mustard sauce. We ordered a margarita flatbread, smoked wings, fries, and French onion soup. We enjoyed everything that we got read more

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I'd say this place had very solid food and it came quick. My party had smoked wings, french onion soup and crab sandwich among other things. The food was very delicious however the bottled beer wasn't cold. One of my pet peeves! It is very small inside. It probably only seats around 35-40 people so expect to wait for a table on game days/nights. I'd definitely go back and try some diff stuff next time. read more

I always have a great time here. The wings are consistently good and never miss. The atmosphere is fun, the music is on point, and is a vibe that keeps you coming back. It's one of my favorite spots and I recommend it to my friends all the time. Service is also really amazing and they're always so attentive. read more

Forbes Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Visiting Pittsburgh in May '25. Second time here. I came to Forbes Tavern with a small group. Others had drinks, I had water and ordered the Tavern Burger w/ fries. The waitress did not ask me how I would like burger cooked. Burger arrived after a while, and it was the best juiciest burger I've had in a while. The Gorgonzola cheese and bacon went really nicely with burger. Only thing I didn't like is they put toppings like pickles, tomatoes, and mixed greens on side, rather than inside the burger. That was weird, but understandable as it was almost overfilled already. Burger itself was juicy and tasty enough. The fries with ketchup were pretty good. Overall i enjoyed that, and hope to be back. read more

Forbes Tavern - Tavern Burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Passing through for work and was pleasantly surprised at the high quality lunch that I stumbled upon at Forbes Tavern. The French onion soup was one of the best I've had, rich broth and the perfect amount of cheese and bread. I also ordered a Cob salad that was equally enjoyable. The salad was large and everything was evenly mixed throughout the lettuce and not just on the top. The server was incredibly friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is pretty bar/pub-like and fairly dark inside, which prompted me to almost go to the bakery next door. That said, I'm really glad I stayed and had lunch at Forbes, I left very full and enjoyed every bite. read more

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Stopped here after traveling all day. I was hungry and looking for some great foot. I came across a review that mention the crab cake sandwich. I knew I had to try that. Bartender was helpful and checked in periodically. The sandwich is AMAZING! It was definitely jumbo and the sauce was perfect. I opted for Brussel sprouts instead of fries. Everything was good! read more

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Good smoked wings and above average beer list. Service is good and fast. Gem in downtown Pittsburgh read more

Forbes Tavern - Wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Simply fantastic food and service. The Tavern Burger is Michelin star territory as well are the smoked wings. Just expertly crafted and immensely flavorful. The cucumber, tomato onion salad as a side was so perfect as it's almost gazpacho like and perfect to cut the fat. This is my first time here. The bar staff are just wonderful. read more

Forbes Tavern - Tavern Burger. Tomato, onion, cucumber, side salad. Smoked chicken wings with chunky blue cheese dressing. - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent food and service! We had the Tavern Burger, Tavern Dip and Bang Bang shrimp. All cooked Perfectly, quick service and very friendly server! Will be back next time we are in Pittsburgh! read more

Fun vibe, go for the 50 cent wings on Sundays! The service is great and so is the food. read more

Forbes Tavern - .50 cent wings, a mocktail, and a side salad for the win! - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Forbes Tavern has a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with a nice downtown feel. The food was pretty good overall, but the drinks were just average. Service could have been a little warmer and clearer, though the place still has a nice style and was a decent experience. read more

Was visiting in November and stumbled across this place. Great food, great service, great fun at the bar. French Onion Soup was a hit, as were the wings. Also got some sort of beef sammich that was great. This is my kind of place! If I return to Pittsburgh (the town I was born in, 58+ year ago, I still bleed black and gold), I'll be sure to hit this place up. read more

Ok...this place is the epitome of "can't judge a book by its cover." Although, I saw the chefs from the window out front, so I knew it was going to be good. Everything we ordered was good; crab cake, caesar salad, bang bang shrimp; and fries. The pizzas also looked good. The waitress/bartender was sweet and the drinks were strong. The point is, if you're considering trying this place then do it. It was much better than restaurants in the area with higher price points. read more

Surprisingly good food and friendly staff. The french dip sandwich and French onion soup were excellent.

The patio area is beautiful, especially during sunset. It's one of the best outdoor dining experiences in the city

Leah made experience terrific. Brisket sandwich was great and entire trip to Forbes was top notch. My friends and I go to ballgame all over country and this is best overall stop we've made. read more

You don't have to be a giant to make an impression! Enjoyable atmosphere in a smaller establishment with booths, tables, and bar seating greeted us as we walked in. Impressive beer selection, but those of us drinking Miller Lite felt right at home as well. The wings were really good (multiple flavors to choose from) and we followed them up with a couple of sandwiches. The Pittsburgh flatbread was a little hard to eat because you couldn't pick it up. The entire staff was running and working together which helped keep the place moving. Can't wait to go back and try more. *note - the men's room is down a flight of stairs. read more

We stumbled on Forbes Tavern, and it was a wonderful discovery! We were at a Yelp event couple blocks over and wanted to try somewhere new for dinner. We had one of the best waitresses of all time, it was a surprise to see one of my all time favorite people Leah working there...it was soo good to see and talk to her again! We ordered the fried pickle appetizer. The pickles were great with a delicious sauce, and you got so much. We then shared the crab cake sandwich because everyone on Yelp was talking about it...they were right! The crab cake and sauce were perfect and to just add to my happiness the sandwich came with fries. And get the ranch dressing...it's worth it! We can't wait to go back with some friends! read more

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My friends and I were looking for somewhere quick to eat before a concert at PPG. We went at 5:30 pm on a Sunday, so we didn't think it would be too busy, but we were wrong. We waited about 20 minutes before being seated, but it was worth it! The food was incredible and the waitresses and bartenders were so on top of everything! The vibes in there were super fun with all of the Sunday football games on! read more

While in town, we were looking for something low key. We were very happy to find Forbes. It was quiet on a Wednesday night. We were seated at a two top table. Ordered the fried goat cheese to start. While there were only four of them, they were great! The cheese was creamy and the honey sauce was a perfect compliment. The tavern burger was great. Cooked perfectly, I wouldn't change anything. Toppings were nice and fresh. There was one server working the bar and restaurant area. She was great! I was amazed to see the way she managed everything. Our drinks were always filled, food came out hot and she was very kind. read more

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Steeler fans visiting from CA and wanted a place with good food. We stumbled across Forbes Tavern. Their food and drinks were amazing but the service from Nas was the cherry on top. My husband and I actually came back after dinner to enjoy drinks and the playlist that took us back to amazing memories. If we ever come back to Pittsburgh, this will be our spot and hopefully Nas will still be here! And his playlist was A++ read more

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Wonderful service!! They don't normally do large parties however made an exception for our group of 24. The people here went way out of their way to make sure we were taken care of! Laura, Zach, and Rae were fantastic!!!! Thank you for taking care of us! read more

If you're reading this... get ready, because this is the spot. The food was out of this world -- everything tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The French onion soup and buffalo chicken flat bread were gooood! Also the ranch was to die for. Leah was my bartender and she exuded amazing hospitality with great recommendations. I also interacted with several other employees who went above and beyond with their customer service. If you love good food and great vibes, you need to try this place. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Good food! Professional & friendly service and inside is nice as well. I would recommend checking the place out.

My coworkers and I will sometimes order takeout from Forbes Tavern when we're in the office. I order the same thing each time: the crab cake sandwich. Forbes Tavern has one of the best crab cakes I've ever tasted. I always want to branch off and try something new, but the crab cake is just too good. It's served with a side of fries and they are really good too! Everytime I pick up an order, the staff are always very kind and nice. It's always fairly busy with patrons dining in (I pick up my order around lunch time). The ambiance is your typical bar with lots of TVs. I think Forbes Tavern is great! read more

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Awesome spot! Food is excellent and the bartender, Lea, is the best. So friendly and great service, thank you!

Excellent pub fare, friendly service. Nice size portions. I enjoyed my lunch- I recommend Forbes. read more