Wow! Walking into The Confidant was like walking into a whole other world. Drinks were amazing, I…read moretried the Tegroni and the Blackberry Tango. The space was cozy, laid back, and comfortable.

Best staff (Noa), best vibes, and some of the best if not the best espresso martinis in the city!…read moreLove that it's unmarked like a speakeasy should be and you have to go down an alleyway to find it - the challenge makes it fun!

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.

This is my new favorite cocktail bar in Pittsburgh. Every single drink I've had here has been…read morefantastic. I've been twice so far, I've tried six different drinks. Very impressed by their craftsmanship and experimental flavors. There's not many places in this area that even attempt to do that. I love the speakeasy vibe. Super cool entrance and fun comfortable lounge upstairs. It's a fantastic place to go as an intimate group. But it's kind of small to take a group of more than 4 friends. Cocktails were made surprisingly quick even on a busy night. Everything is just really great about this place. Except for maybe the price lol but at least you're getting what you pay for in a good way

Best Espresso Martini I've ever had!!! Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff even during a busy…read morenight. Go here!!

This place is so unique from their selection of drinks to the amazing set of severe behind the bar…read more They are incredibly knowledgeable and helped us picked the perfect drinks!

Back for another fantastic meal at the forge. They have a summer drink menu, I got the Lemongrass…read moreis greener. Super delicious, nice ginger flavor. We shared the rainbow platter, shawarma hummus, gambas al ajillo, labneh, and a peach! Pizza. The shawarma hummus had a delicious flavor. The pickled veggies had a nice kick.

I'm confused about why this place is so beloved; but knowing Pittsburghers, I have a small clue…read more Upon walking in you realize it's just as small and cozy as many other establishments on Butler in Lawrenceville. It's cute but crowded with plush seating. I can't imagine being here on a busy night, it must feel like there's no breathing room. Service was fine. Our order was correct and servers were friendly. The best part about this place is the cocktails but don't expect them to be strong. My drink was absolutely delicious but with the mood effects of a mocktail, meaning nothing. I ordered two because why is this almost $20 with no buzz in sight, are we not a lounge? The menu was plentiful though I think the chef may be a little off about the origins of some of the menu items- just be Greek, friend, it'll be okay. I didn't try the pizza, which is almost half of the menu because I wasn't impressed by the small plates. How can you get pickled cauliflower wrong in Pittsburgh. That should be a sin. The hummus was okay but could use a little more ancient influence... like maybe 4,000 years worth, idk. Overall, I wouldn't be back and wouldn't recommend. It's trendy in it's ambience but doesn't deliver anything better than 25 other spots along the same street. AVVA in Aspinwall is a better option. I came here based on reviews by Elite's and this place was incredibly misrepresented.

We checked out Mixtape's newest pop up, Dannyland, which is inspired by artist Danny Devine's…read moresketches, murals, and his favorite East End establishments! Part art exhibit, part art gallery (where you can buy some the art on the walls!), and part dance party, it was a vibe. The cocktails they had were my favorites yet at Mixtape, especially the key lime pie-esque Simply Devine and the tropical Devine Intervention. $1 from each Devine Intervention sold during the month of June will be donated to non profit Danny Devine Studio foundation! They also have an expanded plant based food menu now - as a voracious meat eater, I still enjoyed it. Dannyland runs through the end of August!

I didn't take many pictures but I loved how the first room is a completely different than the main…read morebar. It was fun to come into the main bar and to have an entirely different feel. We did pay a $10 cover, but it included a drink ticket. Not too crowded and our drinks were served promptly. Lots of fun holiday drink options. Fun bar if you're with a group of friends or family.

How could I ever find fault in a bar that makes a play on stepbrother's Catalina Wine Mixer?! I…read moremean, it was the only reason I wanted to go but I now have an appreciation for the actual drinks, vibe, and service. The interior is eclectic, interesting, and down to earth. The drinks were wonderful and the list was quite extensive. We didn't eat the food so I can't comment on that but I feel like many visits are in my future!

The least pretentious winery in Pittsburgh! I love getting a glass of wine and snack! Get place to…read moreunwind.

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.

What a cool place!! Drinks are reasonably priced and the vibe is great. They carry local brews and…read moredrinks. Great music and it's a fun vibe because it's packed during events on weekends. People are friendly and it's really a hidden gem. Love all the signs in here.

Stopped in on a Wednesday around 7:30pm. We were able to grab 2 seats right at the bar. The entire…read moreplace upon entry is very pretty looking and clean. The bartenders were friendly and quick. They have a QR code for their menu. I ordered a glass of cava and my sister ordered this really pretty cucumber cocktail that she said was good. Everything was fairly priced. We didn't order any food while we were there but saw hummus and veggies that came out and looked good. I will definitely be back.

I found this really cool place while strolling through Lawrencville for the first time in ages…read more The decor is bright and welcoming. It is a very open space and there is even window to the street that lets in air and light. There are a ton of unique drink options and a small list of bites to go with them. I love that they have a "bartenders choice" option where you tell the bartender what your likes, dislikes and tastes are and they create something for you. I will definitely need to try that on a future visit. This time, I tried the cool handed cuke because I am a sucker for anything cucumber. It was flavorful and a perfect spring/summer drink. It didn't taste overly strong which craft cocktails sometimes can. I sat at the bar and service was attentive but not over the top. They knew I came alone but weren't weird about it (you'd be surprised how many places think it is the strangest thing that you would drink or dine somewhere alone). I'd love to come back here with some girlfriends or even as a date night with my husband.

We came to the new pizzeria for dinner on a Sunday night and had a great experience. The new space…read moreis very nice - a more elevated experience than the prior design/setup. They were not very busy so we were able to get a table right away without a reservation. We stated with fried artichokes and a caesar salad, which we shared. The portions were a nice size for sharing. We then had the white pizza and the chicken parmesan for our entries. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was also excellent. I highly recommend Spirit. We will definitely be back.

Came here for the AMBOY Filipino popup and was so happy at the result!…read moreWe loved the food! We greatly enjoyed the servers. They were kind and fun, obviously skilled at their jobs. Let's get the one problem out of the way: Our only issue was that the host was incredibly cold and seemed very irritated with us, which we were not used to. We tried to joke and interact in an upbeat way, but they almost seemed to be repulsed by us and annoyed that we were talking to them. We had a reservation, so we really didn't have a choice. I suggest Spirit find a different position for that host, as good of a person as I am sure they are, they don't seem to like people at all. I am taking off a star because of the host being a complete buzzkill to the beginning of our experience. Who you hire matters! Where is 3D Mark or someone who loves to play and makes you feel like family? As for the food, five stars. We loved Chef Raf's pop-up! We loved that it felt like a beautiful combo of Spirit's pizza kitchen with Raf's high quality filipino flavors! The drinks were good. We were delighted at the vegan options and all of the cool nonalcoholic drinks. LOVE. The atmosphere was also super cool. Lots of plants, a moose horn, a bear head mascot mask thing, windows with natural light that slightly look out onto the street. It's not that big of a space in the room we were, but there's one big booth in the back that can sit maybe 7 people if you squish.

Of course, Tina's is always the vibe for a cocktail. I had an amazing espresso martini and then a…read morefloral spritz, so lovely in there always. Bartender brought our drinks to the table himself and was amazing introducing them.

I made reservations for Thursday night at 6pm for Tina's new dinner service for four people. We…read morewent early enough and we seated at the booth closest to the front door that there was still a decent amount of natural lighting in that area. The drinks were delicious and well balanced. The food itself was $55 for six courses plus dessert which is a great deal. It's a vegetarian menu. Overall everything was flavorful and delicious. We were a little confused about the Pappa al Pomodoro course because it was essentially just a heap of tomato and bread on a plate. It tasted good but could've used a little something extra to eat with it like pasta. We especially loved the bread and butter and the gnocchi. Would recommend this dinner!