Best dive bar in Pittsburgh!! Cheap drinks, live music, and darts! What more can you ask for? They also have the best blodymarys on the strip and they are only $5!! read more

Reminds me of my neighborhood bar in Ft Lauderdale. Home away from home. Good vibes and inexpensive drinks....coming back here again before I leave for Miami. read more

I came into this bar to ask for a plastic cup for my friend's dog outside who was dehydrated. I made eye contact with the bartender, Pepper. I asked her for a plastic cup and she replied, "You think you can walk into this bar and have me drop everything for you just for a plastic cup?" She walked away without giving me a chance to respond to her ill-mannered ways. A guy next to me reached out to me and apologized for her and said he is a regular and not to take it personally. Ashamed and disappointed another human being had to apologize for the actions of an employee to a potential customer. I will never take my business here when I'm in the Strip District. read more

Super disappointed. This place was hyped up as the go to dive bar but it's neither. The bartender was rude and not in the way that you want to win her over as you go. Boarder-line tourist trap. read more

Missy and staff was fantastic! If you want a true Pittsburgh experience, come to Lefty's! Best spot in the strip to have a drink with authentic Pittsburgh atmosphere!!! read more

5 dollars well spent. Even more fun at 11:30am on a Sunday. Smoking is allowed inside- which is a huge plus for me. read more

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Lefty's is the perfect definition of a Pittsburgh dive bar; very smokey inside and lots of cheap drinks. I stopped in with a few friends to watch a Steeler game on a Sunday afternoon after branching in the Strip. The beers were cheap and the bar was filled with Yinzers. Everyone was friendly (especially because the Steelers won). The bathrooms weren't exactly clean, but it is exactly what you'd expect from a dive. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd definitely return to watch another Steelers game when I am down in the area. read more

I walked into (and stumbled out of) Lefty's on my second day in Pittsburgh and it will forever be my favorite dive bar in the city--a bold statement considering the incredible number of awesome dives we have here. Lefty's probably won't ever warm your heart in the same way it does mine, but it can still show you a good time and serve up a decent drink. Even though it's located in the Strip, which can be tourist-overload on the weekends, it's actually a locals bar that only gets crowded on Friday and Saturday nights; other than that it's you and the regulars. If you find yourself in the Strip on the weekend (and why wouldn't you?) it's nice to stop in for a Bloody Mary ($4), margarita ($4) or their signature drink, a Strong Island Ice Tea ($4). I don't think they actually serve a drink that's more than 4 dollars. Expect the jukebox to be loud, pours to be strong, the room to be smoky and everyone to be friendly (I met my first friend in Pittsburgh at Lefty's). Someone in Lefty's once told me it was "the only working man's bar left in the Strip," and I actually believe him after meeting lots of off-duty Wholey's and Roland's employees and gypsie cab drivers there. read more

Prior to the Fozzy concert at Altar Bar, I was yet again in search of grub, and was foiled by Lefty's, which doesn't have a menu. Even though I am not a drinker, I was taken by Lefty's quiet, old, wooden charm. If I ever choose to dabble in the demon alcohol, I could imagine myself loafing about here without trouble. Pssst. Start serving up burgers and wings and such. It'll be a hit! It's not as if there's no room. This lefty (and I ain't talkin' 'bout my hands) endorses Lefty's for those who like the booze. read more

Fun bar with great prices. Stopped in for a couple drinks, loved the atmosphere. Great dive bar appeal. read more

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Nice dive bar for a break from Strip District shopping. Cheap drinks, expertly served. We stopped in with friends early Monday afternoon. We had a few beers -- cold and cheap. A few people were having Bloody Mary's, which looked delish. Will definitely stop in next time we're in the Burgh. read more

Lefts strong islands are truly all they're cracked up to be! I'm not necessarily a betting woman but those are nearly a guarantee hangover..... I would say at least 9 times out of 10. BUT 10 out of 10 a great time guaranteed with these. So is the juice worth the squeeze ? Yes... yes it is read more

Great place on the Strip for a Good drink at a Fair Price. Awesome atmosphere, lots of memorabilia. Pool table, dart board, lots of bottled beer and the Best drink prices on the Strip since 2006. Top End DIVE BAR!!! YINZ Drink here. NO Jag Off's!!!! read more

What a great "dive bar"!!! Walked in and felt welcome! Prices are super low!! People are friendly! Music is on point. read more

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Fun little dive bar but smell like smoke here. We went in there because we saw "Strong Island" LoL good time

Pretty sure they have a prostitution ring going on during football season but the drinks will knock you off your barstool and the bartender is great. It's a home town feel kinda bar and a Pittsburg must! read more

If you love dive bars, grab your beer-battered swimming trunks and jump in. This place reminds me of Harry's in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Love the vibe. Love the bric-a-brac on the walls. Love the crowd. Love the music. My first trip to the Steel City has already been a success. Ben is great. read more

I've been to this place several times and used to stop in regularly after work when I worked in the city. Cheap drinks, good pool players, darts and it's pretty central in the Strip. Different days certainly has different crowds - weekdays are more service industry folks and the weekends usually get a rowdier group (from what I've seen). Never had a bad time in there and will definitely be going back! read more

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If your looking for a family bar in the heart of the city this is the melting pot your looking for. You never know what your gonna get when you go to lefty's. If it looks good hit it! read more

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This is probably my favorite dive bar in Pittsburgh ! Fun people watching for sure ! Great Ramen! Cheap strong drinks

Great little dive bar in the heart of the strip! Excellent place for a reasonably priced drink to escape the heat. The owner and bartender were very friendly. Great little place! read more

Lefty's is THEE dive bar of all dive bars! One of the best in town. I recommend stopping by for a good time. Located in the strip district you will have to find street parking or pay to park in one of the lots. This place is always crowded when I walk by. Small space with a funky gritty vibe but totally in a good way. I think you can smoke but no one must of been smoking when I went because it wasn't smokey at all. It's a very lively setting with great music playing mid day and a crowd of all ages and walks of life. The bartender Pepper was awesome...quick and attentive. They don't serve food but are home to the $4 strong island and also shot and beer combos for $6. The drinks are reasonably priced. $10 minimum to run your credit card just an fyi. Bathrooms are a little sketchy but hey I didn't expect them to be spotless. Next time you need a fun spot on a Saturday afternoon or need a beer after shopping in the strip this is your place. read more

Greatest dive bar in the strip. Come here for strong cheap drinks and to play video photo hunt or darts. They also always have paper-view fights playing and never charge a cover. Seriously, Lefty's is clutch...I love Lefty's! read more

Great little dive bar! When it Pittsburgh stop on by and try the $4 Strong Island. You may want to go early...because it's pretty much standing room only! But it's all part of the vibe. Get up close & personal and enjoy! read more

GREATEST DIVE BAR IN PITTSBURGH!!! I love this place. My boyfriend and I love coming here. It is all ages and just a great atmosphere. You can sit there for an hour and hear five different genres of music, see so many different people, and realize that everyone is just trying to have a good time and have fun! The drinks are cheap yet strong. Usually always busy, but for having one bartender, you never wait for a drink. The service is GREAT! read more

Can't believe that they still alow smoking in bars in PA, only went in since it was an offical Steelers bar. Never again way too much smoke, just gross. read more

Still a good dive bar and many updates from what I remember as the 'Silver Bullet'. Great prices and good selection on beer.

I love it here. Coolest dive bar. Not too smokey, awesome atmosphere, and it's hard to spend too much money. I thought the bartender was pretty rad and down to earth. Not scary at all. Glad I finally ventured in read more

Cheap drinks, try the strong island definitely not a long island mixed crowd all ages, shape and sizes.

This place has unbelievable prices for the area. Worth the walk to the strip district. The day time bar tender is super cool. Definitely my favorite bar in Pittsburg . read more

Lefty's is awesome! Daniel and Double D were amazing on our visit to the bar. Drinks are cheap and strong, and it definitely made our weekend! read more

I had a very good experience here. I visited about a month and a half ago. I believe I may have lost my cellphone there but continue to get a busy call all day during hours of operation for the last month. I live a little far so I don't want to come down if it's not there my phone number is 412 652 4369. The phone was white LG style it's beat up and scratched but I have memorable photos of my children that I can't recover. Please call or text me if you have any information. read more

If you wind up in Lefty's, you are looking for a dive. If you want some hipster pub, this ain't your place. Lefty's is one of the last dives you'll find on the strip. Showed up on a Tuesday night about mindnite after sandwiches Primanti's around the corner. Ole Lefty's was packed with a mixed crowd, black, white, younger and older. We got frisked by a gigantic bouncer -- no guns and knives allowed in this place that is a small rectangle. You can smoke here, too, and I think everyone was. If that pisses you off, well, don't come with you holier-than-thou preaching. Some young chicks grinding on each other, and the dudes at the bar didn't really give a flying fudge what was going on.There was some super loud gangsta rap playing, MF this, MF that. Finally that bartender turned it down as the drinks on the bar were vibrating, much to the chagrin of one of the grinding girls who yelled, "Turn that MF-ing music back up." That barkeep didn't blink and just yelled back, "No f-ing way. I can't hear worth a shit." That got everyone laughing. We polished off a few gin and tonics before heading home. This place is a tradition. read more

If you're looking for a great dive bar look no further! As a local I enjoy going in the daytime I end up running into people I know from all over the state! Night time has a completely different atmosphere, all depends what you're looking for! read more

This place is my favorite. Great food, good prices and always a fun crowd. Real people and an atmosphere where you can chill or get crazy. Last time I was there one of the Steelers came in and bought us all free shots. A lot of the Pirates come there as well during the season on off days. read more