Locally owned spot that's been a West Liberty staple for a couple of decades. I'm giving three-stars because it's not always consistent and sometimes really just hit or miss with the food. Back in the day it was 4-5 stars all day everyday. Service is always decent though. Typical neighborhood local vibe. When the food is good, it's great. Here are things I've had and loved and sometimes only liked: Burgers (they do crazy things with them like topping with a pierogi) Fries Chicken Pesto Sandwich Mac & Cheese read more

Came here during Lent for a fried fish sandwich, which came highly recommended from many locals. The atmosphere is very casual and you're able to sit anywhere you're comfortable. Our waiter came immediately and let us know the drinks on draft were $2 off for Happy Hour. I ordered the Purple Haze, a raspberry lager, and really enjoyed it's smooth fruity flavor. As a meal, I ordered the fish sandwich with chips, since upgrading to fries was an extra $3. The sandwich came out within 10mins, freshly hot and fried crispy. They split the big fish in half and stacked it on a bun, so it's very filling. On the side they give you a small portion of tarter sauce, which wasn't nearly enough for how much fish was on the sandwich. It was in need for a bit more flavor, so we requested hot sauce. Tabasco was free (other sauces were 50 cents) but unfortunately the bottle stated it expired in June of 2023. It didn't have any spice left and was a brownish color, so I didn't want to put it on my fish. The chips on the side were good, seasoned with salt and pepper. Overall the fish sandwich was good and a large portion, it just needed more sauce or maybe seasoning on the batter to give it more flavoring. For $15, I would recommend supporting a Firehall or Church fish fry that provides more sides with their menu items for the same quality. read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Fish Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed this interesting experience at a very yinzer dive bar, but I definitely felt the food was lacking. While the wings were extremely cheap, their tough skin and weirdly chewy interior made the cheapness suspect. I didn't love the kielbasa burger, but I'm glad I tried it! Seating is super limited. read more

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I had the bacon mushroom Swiss burger, sorry for the late picture, this is one of the best burgers I've had in a long time, good drinks and great service, my only complaint is I did not care for the provolone sticks read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - I/2 pound burger - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for a few drinks with my friends and had a really fun time! Such a a fun place and our bartender was very nice. read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Bar - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Jamison's is a cool spot on West Liberty Ave. Casual, neighborhood type bar with delicious burgers & comfort eats....plus tons of local beers & spirits for cocktails! read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - the front of the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I did not have the food, but the drinks and the atmosphere is alive and bumping. The bartender was quick with the drinks and had a great personality even for dealing with all the people that were there on a Friday night. We played darts and of course had shots a "Jamo". read more

The best burgers I've had in a very long time! Great little hangout! Friendly staff as well!

JMOS could have been better. Drink order came out right away. Never saw our waitress for over 20 minutes after that. Finally ordered dinner. Our bacon stix came out and one was 99% fat and both under cooked. My burger was way overcooked and tasteless. The chips with were good. Wings were good too. Oh yeah, slimy forks. If u know restaurant dishwasher, not rinsed first, dishwasher not set correctly. OMG!!!!!!!! Maybe one star!!!! Idk! read more

Another visit to a place I follow on Facebook. I walked inside & thought it was a smoking bar due to the smell. Not the case, guess was just a tad musty smell. The bartender was friendly, it's a neighborhood bar so assuming a lot of locals to attend to. We had the pesto goat cheese dip that was very good. The pitas were cooked a little well done but the dip had good flavor. Our burger was too well done, we asked for medium rare. Bun was great, half pound burger was good, not the best I've had but good. Hair pound burger is great for sharing. We happened to be there at shift change. The new bartender acknowledged us when she put her register in. A few minutes later a woman comes from a door with a cash bag. She doesn't acknowledge, say hi or even smile at the bartenders as she goes behind the bar. This really turned me off. I could feel the unwelcome body language from her to the bartenders. She opened the drawer the bartender just put in there & just started funneling cash around without saying anything to the girl coming on shift. Sorry but observing this just really turned me off as a new customer. read more

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My family and I stopped after a pirates game last week. Service was average. The waitress disappeared at times, but thankfully came back after she got her smoke in. We heard that the burgers were some of the best in the south hills. From my experience the burger I ordered was average (I could of made it at home). My sons bbq wings were half ast . The sauce was at a minimum and when I tried them I couldn't believe how bad they were. I will probably just stick with Fiori's after my next game! read more

As far as local bars go this is an absolute classic local with great food and atmosphere. The staff are friendly and get the drinks out as fast as could be reasonably expected regardless of the crowd size. They have a number of TVs which means it's a great spot to watch whatever game you might be following though I'm pretty certain local teams will get preference. The Basi House Burger was recommended by a friend so that's what was ordered. It did not disappoint! What's a Basi burger I hear you ask? According to the menu Basi is "uncured Kielbasa made fresh by our local butcher made specifically for us". An awesome idea that results in one of the best burgers I've had anywhere. I'm throwing this place on the list for when guests visit from out of town. It may not be fancy but it's a great night out with friends and the quality and value are on point. Enjoy! read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Basi House Burger - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped at Jamison's for the first time. They have a fantastic happy hour, 5-7 during the week, 1/2 off draft beer. They have a really nice selection of beers on draft. My wife and I were quickly waited on and drink order were taken. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the sunrise burger with the bacon straws which were very tasty. My wife had a different burger. The house chips are really good but they don't give you enough. The only other gripe was I ordered my burger medium and it was essentially well done. Prices are definitely fair, service is outstanding, and this is just a quirky little place to have a drink and a burger. A little room for improvement but I'd definitely go back again. read more

This place is awesome, one of the best burgers anywhere, and I'm a burger lover. Absolute 5 star burger!! I had the 2019 Pittsburgh Burger Bash winning burger, the Stout and Straw burger. A delicious toasted Brioche bun, the burger was a perfect medium, fall apart, juicy, perfect! Toppings were Beer cheese, chunked slab bacon, onion straws, mushrooms, and a Horseradish BBQ sauce. Everything works together perfectly, back to the burger though, sooooo good!! 5 star burger, awesome! Side of perfect fries, dipped in Ranch dressing. This place is awesome! read more

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Attended the Burger Bash event last weekend and tried lots of burgers. This burger probably had a lot of potential but it wasn't served fresh and hot and therefore the bun had become a little soggy, burger was cold, etc. however, we understand the nature of the event and serving a hot burger wasn't always possible. We didn't particularly enjoy it but would go to the actual restaurant and give it a try! read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tuesday nights are a great deal! During happy, you get 3 large wings free with your choice of sauce (buffalo Parmesan have a perfect heat to them) with every beer purchase. The beer choices aren't bad either, as there was an ok selection of draft beers. After happy hour, wings are $0.40 each. read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stayed in the Airbnb above Jamison's for the weekend and for us not knowing the area too well we're glad Jamison's was there for us. Food was excellent. We had the Siracha Dry Rub wings and a burger and they were delicious. Some of the best wings I've ever had. We came back the next night and had some drinks, played darts and had some Buffalo chicken dip. Bar had great vibes, very cozy. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The tap selection was very good also. Hope to come back to Pittsburgh and Jamison's soon. read more

Best neighborhood bar. Great food. Wings are delicious and the service is friendly and fast.

Five stars for the price. Great local bar that serves better than regular bar food with different specials every nite. Bacon sticks are a must! We went on Tuesday nite for free wing nite. They currently offer 3 free wings per beer from 6-8 pm Tuesdays. We had the afterburner, garlic parm, burn your face off and honey jalapeño flavors to share with our beers. They were all tasty but could have used some extra hot sauce. The wings are prepped brined and crispy- no complaints here. The bacon sticks are a crave worthy reason to return on Monday nite bacon nites--super delicious. It's not a romantic date place, but we can add this to our list of Pens game bars to go to with great food and atmosphere. 5.22.18: went back with my friend. Ordered Jamison's pulled pork fries and split a proper order of wings.Pulled pork fries eats like a meal. Both very good. Added pics to review. Will eventually go back to target their hamburgers. Can't wait. :) read more

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Great spot for local food & they have an awesome happy hour. Bartenders are kind and helpful; and the establishment is clean. They also have daily specials. read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Only been here twice but loved it both times. Great atmosphere and service. Sports on tv and Touch Tunes.

Wow! What a disappointment! I walked in, took a table in back, next to a foursome.BIG mistake; should've sat at the bar. The bartender appeared attentive to her customers. Not my server, a short, overweight, pony tailed, brunette. After several minutes, she passed me (no greeting) and went right over to them, happily took their drink orders. Passed me again. Still no greeting. Came by, put a menu on the table (nope, no greeting), and turned to leave, but I buttonholed her for a drink, my old friend, Mike. Another mistake. I ordered two crab cakes Mistake #3. She brought the foursome's drinks, took their orders, and disappeared. Served their orders, disappeared. Almost a half hour later, my crabcakes appeared. They were quite brown, so I hoped they were a bit crispy on the outside. No such luck. They were very creamy, bland, and browned. They were a decent portion for an appetizer, and perfect for me, since I'm not a big eater (portion-wise). I asked for the check after she brought my food. The Mike's was almost $6; my crabcakes were $8.50. Wow. She had installed herself at a table near me to prep lemons and limes. That was the most I had seen her, so I was cool with that. However, when I was a server, I would never do prep work like that in the D.R., especially on a Saturday night. But hey, she only gawd 5 of us. Even she could handle that. read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Crab cakes. Took 30 minutes, though server only had 5 people. - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The locally sourced meat is the real selling point for their burgers. From the thick cut bacon sticks to the choice of "basi," the locally sourced kielbasa as a beef substitute. read more

perfect bar food went on wing night wings were fabulous. hamburger with bacon was to die for

"...good times" may be Jamison's slogan, but they're also about good, good food, and as a non-drinker, unless a bar has food, I ain't interested. Jamison's has been around too long for me to remember when they came about yet I didn't know that dinner could be had here despite zipping past it a thousand times over the years, often forgetting it existed. Last night, after a quirk in our schedules caused us to meet unexpectedly on the way home, Kay and I decided to give this low-key bar & grill a shot. Jamison's describes their signature Bacon Stix as "life changing," and while I might not concur completely, they were amply tasty. Drizzled with an inky balsamic glaze, each "stick" (2 to an order) is merely a prodigiously thick cut of fatty, salty bacon that makes ye want to lift pints after eatin' 'em. Bacon Stix can be had on pizza, burgers, and assorted sandwiches, and man, does Jamison's worship bacon. Dumbbells, our second appetizer, are morsels of chicken breast wrapped in bacon (what else?) and skewered with a toothpick to make them look like weight-room equipment. The lard and salt of the bacon were successfully imparted into each chunk of poultry, which we dipped into a cupful of ranch dressing for maximum enjoyment. As hip-hop, classic rock, pop, and honky-tonk tunes wafted through the gloomy, sedate environs, I challenged Steak Mountain. A 12 ounce New York Strip steak (I always have my steaks and burgers cooked medium-rare) atop a pile of beer-battered fries, mozzarella, and gravy, Steak Mountain is a test of wills. The Canadians call it "poutine" and use cheese curds. Us yanks use mozzarella with that gravy and those spuds and call them "disco fries." Regardless, this was a diner-worthy dinner, the gravy savory, the fries crisp, the cheese oozing and stretching, that slab of succulent, charred beef with rose-colored insides bleeding like Abdullah The Butcher. Also munched on prior to the main event was a Wedge Salad featuring bacon bits (again with the bacon!), diced tomatoes, blue cheese, a vinaigrette, and the rest of that ranch dressing I didn't use. Iceberg lettuce tends to get a bad rap from foodies for reasons I don't understand (too commonplace?), but I like having a salad like this every so often. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the plating was as ornate as an ice cream sundae, and the delectable garnishes did more than decorate. The service was capable, and the clientele was well-behaved. I could see myself eating here regularly without worrying about getting a stool broken over my back. A rowdy dive bar this isn't. Rather, it's a comfortable, quiet neighborhood watering hole where people go to escape from toxic co-workers and a day's worth of on-the-clock bullshit. read more

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Ask for a bacon burger they gave me for his and I said cook it medium and it was leaking with juice read more

Jamison's On West Liberty - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Terrific burgers and Mac and Cheese. Always great service and drinks. Love all the selections to personalize your Mac and Cheese.

You may not expect it by its looks, but the food here is awesome!! The thick, knife-and-fork bacon they serve is flavorful and delicious. The most recent time I went I tried the goat cheese pesto dip with pita chips. I don't know why I had low expectations but man I was surprised! The dip was soooo tasty and the "chips" were moist but also lightly crispy, cooked perfectly. I would go back just for the food lol it's way above typical bar food. I've been here many times and the service is typically very good. The regular girls that work here are great. There's been a few outlier scenarios where there's been different servers, but still I've never had any major issues. read more

Good food? Check. Attentive bartenders? Check. Good beers on tap? Check. Pens game and Karaoke? Absolutely. So pleased we ended up here and not another bar. Best in Pittsburgh so far! read more

I've been coming here for years now. Their burgers are AMAZING! I love the pesto goat cheese dip appetizer, and the crab cakes, and Mac and cheese too. I try to always get something different and have never been disappointed! They have a good beer selection and specials too, and most importantly, ALWAYS great service!! read more

Stopped in for lunch just as they opened on a Sunday, it's odd that they don't open until noon every day. My first visit, I had the bacon mushroom Swiss with homemade chips, and my wife had a chicken wrap. I was surprised that the homemade chips were cold as if they just came from the frig, but I'll bet it was because we were the first customer. My mushroom bacon Swiss, not anything like I was expecting.... and it was fantastic! Nice big sliced mushrooms, 1/2" thick bacon, and a very tasty burger. I was very pleasantly surprised. I'd go back there for this unique burger if for nothing else! Only high tables to sit at, so be prepared for that. Only ice tea from a carton... which I like anyway. Very friendly service, a good experience! I'll have to go back sometime after beer thirty! read more

Lousy, staff ignored us and after a half hour we got up and left. No one waited on us at all, and no one apparantly cared when we left!

I've had many burgers in my 34 years on this earth and Jamison's burger is at the very top of that list. Unlike most places, they use fresh meat, not frozen. They also don't rely on toppings to give their burgers flavor, instead they season and grill them to perfection. You would be happy with a lone patty and many places can't say that. I would suggest one of their specialty burgers with their thick cut bacon. I also highly recommend the sriracha dry rub wings. read more

I stopped in on a Saturday evening, watched a bowl game, had a burger and a few beers. The service was excellent, attentive yet I was able to enjoy my meal and the game without feeling rushed. The bartender was friendly without the fake flirting. The New Year burger which was the special was cooked properly but was kind of dry. The pretzel roll it was in was tasty though. The beer was good and refills were right on time. I was apparently there during happy hour so the whole meal was very reasonable. It was a nice spot for some local flavor. If you're in the neighborhood and want an unpretentious burger and beer place I think this is worth checking out. The place was clean and there was parking right across the street which was free after 6:00 pm. read more

The food here has sadly gone downhill for me-seems like they changed their buffalo chicken dip recipe for some reason from what it used to be. The one we ordered was burnt and a very small portion for an appetizer. We also ordered wings which were crazy expensive for how small they were and sadly lackluster. I know people like coming here for the burgers but the rest of the food used to be pretty good. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed for the steep bill and unappetizing food we paid for. read more

This is a great little bar with reasonable drink prices and amazing food! I seriously would go back just for the food. They played great music and the bartenders and atmosphere was on point! read more

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I've been to this place twice now and sat at the bar both times. The first time I had the goat cheese and pesto dip...WOW. I also had pizza with the thickest bacon I've ever seen on it. Another WOW. The second time I was there, I had the steak quesadillas which maybe weren't the best I've ever had, but still quite good. The best part was the horseradish aioli. I would pour that down my throat by itself. They make everything from scratch here which is amazing! I highly recommend. Servers have always been pleasant and attentive as well. read more

I've been here a few times to meet up with friends for drinks. 16 taps of decent craft beers at moderate prices, good service and pleasant crowd. St Pat's Party this year brought me in originally and the great experience each time brings me back. I went this past Tuesday for Free Wing night and saw a different side of Jamison's. It wasn't overly busy, which for free wings surprised me, and seemed very laid back. I met up with a friend there and after a few tweets more showed up. This is the the kind of place I can go to kick back and watch a game and chill and then come back on the weekend and turn it up a notch. Now for the food. Most bars on free wing night tend to downgrade the quality of wings or don't put much effort into it. Not here. Hearty wings and cooked perfect. The deal is you get 5 free wings for your first drink, 5 free for your second drink, and then $.35 each after that. You can easily come out spending less than $20 and I wasn't buying macro beers either. Come with friends and you can have all of the flavors. I had Chipotle BBQ which was sweet and backed more heat than their hottest wing, Garlic Parm which was well balanced on the garlic and parm, Buffalo Ranch could have used a little more sauce but I like my ranch wings sloppy. Overall this is a gem in Dormont you seriously need to consider and I can't thank my friend enough for turning me on to them. they get 5 stars not for one thing but bringing enjoyment at everything. I've also seen the intense bacon menu they bring and one table ordered burgers that looked immense. I'm ready to go back now! read more

Nice looking place. Staff is friendly enough. I won't be eating here however. As a chef myself I know what food storage containers look like. When the bar tender left the bar, to clean the ladies bath room with a cambro from the kitchen with soapy water in it I wanted to throw up. Not only did the lady serving drinks to me go to scrub the ladies toilet but she used food storage container as a bucket. Totally gross. Won't be back here ever. read more

This place was great for "wing night". Which is a weekly thing in our house. My SO likes to try out a new place for wings each week with his buddies (sometimes I join). Fries were amazing! And wings were pretty good too. Had a good vibe and everyone was hanging out watching the Pens game. read more