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.

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?

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.

Smokey Pirates dive bar in the heart of Millvale. Good place for a shot and a beer. No frills, just…read morelocals looking to relax.

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.

One of my favorite places to be! Their outdoor area is the best and provides a lot of…read moreseating/gathering areas. The brews are wonderful, as is the staff! Their sours are my favorite, especially the alien champagne!

I don't have any breweries down on my list in the "to try" section for the Pittsburgh area. But…read moresometimes these unresearched discoveries are pleasant ones when trying out the craft beer scene for a place and city where I haven't examined much of. Grist House is one of these breweries where it was one I haven't looked into at all prior to having one of their beers but the beer experience proved to be a positive one. The beer that I had was the Gristly Bear Brown. As hinted in the name this is a Brown Ale. I do like getting this type of beer from time to time and this particular one was a tasty and refreshing one. Flavor features to enjoy with this beer is maltiness, roastiness and a presence of coffee. The beer is smooth and has a dark color to it like what you'd expect from any Brown Ale. A nice start with the brewery and if I get the opportunity to try more of their beers in the future then I most certainly will!

Matt was actually the best bartender he gave me great vibes great service really sweet I do…read morerecommend this bar for a good time hands down the best bar I been too

Caesar's is a sweet neighborhood spot. The staff is always kind, they have a decent beer selection,…read moreand the food has always been good! Matt is a pro at multitasking to cook and tend bar. I've been here 3 times now, and definitely see myself coming back.

I wish I had a picture from my 21st birthday on April 8th 2013. One of my best friends, Roman, took…read moreme here to drink. I remember the shock of seeing the beer menu, ordering a chocolate stout, and not being prepared for it! It was a great place to drink and enjoy the atmosphere of the sports on the TV's and sitting next to the windows. I will have to come back here soon, as I haven't been back since... This is a great place to make wonderful memories with special people. You don't want to pass this place up.

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.

Did you know Cork Harbour does breakfast? I went to watch a futbol game and they had super yummy…read morebreakfast sandwiches with egg, bacon, and rosemary bread. They always have great beers (and cocktails!) on tap and it's just a good vibe.

Wonderful Irish pub. No nonsense... straight forward. Reasonable priced drinks. Great bartenders…read more Solid selections.

What a lovely surprise! We went to the yarn store next door and figured we could get some basic bar…read morefood at their outside seating... bench? Thing. Instead we had the best soft pretzels of our lives (I grew up in Germany, these were GERMAN soft pretzels), and amazing dill chips, and a charming, friendly, entertaining bartender who was entirely too lovely for a Saturday at 11am. I don't live here, but you can bet money we're coming back here next time we go yarn shopping next door.

Decent watering hole in depressed town within PGH city limits. If you go at night beware of the…read moreuptight bouncer who thinks he plays for the Steelers. Aggressively rolled up on me while walking across bar, forced me outside then after I let go to move on decided to cowardly push me to the ground in an obvious attempt to cause harm. Tho he failed to do much I still reported it, police requested video but bar declined to provide. Glaringly unprofessional with obvious anger issues. Perhaps now that I said something he'll think twice next time about assaulting a patron but that remains to be seen. If you're stuck in Millvale for a bit Smokey's is a much more interesting and welcoming spot, but after a drink or 2 there just cross the bridge to Lawrenceville or grab an uber to Pittsburgh proper.

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!

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.

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.

The decor is fun, and they have an extensive menu of clever drinks and mocktails. Yet, for those…read morequalities and the great selection upstairs at Maude's, this place was palpably unfriendly-- unusual for the Pittsburgh area. They should be welcoming to everyone, of course, but as a queer witch myself, I was right in their demographic. I had been so excited to finally go and then it was just sad and odd. I tried to initiate conversation with sincere compliments at Maude's but there was weird tension. At the bar I felt invisible for quite some time and had to request service. It was so frustrating I didn't get a second round. I suspect others have had similar experiences there. For a bar that strives to be inclusive and welcoming , I felt I'd worn out my welcome as soon as i arrived.