We went for the first time to grab some simple food and beer. The venue is nice, spacious, etc…read more However, the food service was absolutely terrible. When we arrived it was almost empty. Maybe a few people at the bar and a couple of tables. We ordered nachos, burger, and a gyro. We waited over nearly 90 minutes for food. Every time we asked we were told the nacho cheese needed to be heated up. Funny that when the food arrived, the cheese on nachos was cold? The server/owner/whoever didn't seem concerned when I mentioned the time. If you want to have a beer, fine. If you have any desire to get your moneys worth buying any type of food, skip it. There are so many better options on Butler St. that serve the same beer with better service and food and/or food trucks who will be mindful of your order. Sad.

Let me say that this brewery has a lot of IPAs: that is a positive for me. They let us taste around…read more5 different beers before we made a decision. We got a few beers and started with nachos. The nachos were good, a bit pricey, but good. We didn't love the beer cheese so I wouldn't start with this again. Their menu has a lot so no concerns. We decided to get their Yinser Cheesesteak and I would get it again. It was big, the cheesesteak was very good (slightly on the sweet side). The only way to improve this meal is grill the bun but that is preference. We got here and no one was here but by the time we left there was 20 or more. The bartender was great: super friendly and he was a great guide. The place was slightly loud in the main room but they have a lot of space to spread out; there are other areas you can go to for large groups or groups that want a quieter environment. The key...I WILL BE HERE AGAIN.

Hard to believe that my last review here was over four years ago. Things have changed a little…read moresince then, but it's still a cool place. I have cut back on my beer drinking, so it has been a while since I was here last. The impetus for today's visit was to try out the "On the Hook" Fish & Chips Food Truck. I had heard that "Steve & Benny's," the restaurant that shares the same space as the brewery, recently closed. In the interim, Recon has been hosting a variety of food trucks until they find someone to re-open the kitchen. I enjoyed an "Ease his Pain" NE IPA along with my fish and chips. The beer was very good (the fish and chips was just O.K.). Cheers!

This place was great!…read more I made a reservation online for a Friday afternoon by making a "event request" since I was arranging for a group of 8 people who were attending a burial ceremony nearby. They replied the next day with their condolences and confirmed that they would accommodate my request. We ended up needing to arrive early because the ceremony ended earlier than expected and everyone in our dining party loved about an hour away. So, we called to ask if that would be possible and they kindly agreed to seat us early/have our table ready. Upon arriving, the service was great; with our waitress providing prompt service and continuously checking-in on us (taking our order and refilling drinks). While we waited for our meals they provided us with complimentary homemade chips and dip. That was so nice, and we all enjoyed them! Our food was served about 30 minutes after ordering (which is pretty good given that it was for 8 people), and everything was as ordered. I enjoyed my meal (I had the chicken sandwich) as did everyone seated near me. I'd definitely recommend eating here as they definitely seem like genuinely nice people trying to provide a great experience for their patrons! (I didn't try any of the beers because I had an hour long drive ahead of me after a long day, but the food alone is worth stopping in for)

Great space. Super comfortable. Indoor and outdoor seating. Their West Coast IPAs are great…read more Started with Steel Hearted and then had Glass City IPA. All of their beers are great. The ladies at the register were kind, welcoming, and friendly. I will be back.

Came on a Friday afternoon and enjoyed their NEIPA's and West Coast IPA's. Pair nicely with Spak's…read morefood two doors down. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff help you choose the right beer for you. Murals on the walls and Snoopy and Garfield nostalgic art on the walls.

I've only been here twice since the new management. The first time, they didn't have food yet and…read morethe beer selection was smaller than before, but overall it was fine. The second time, we walked in and the place stunk, not like the stink that breweries always get but like dirty taps and sewage. The menu was very expensive ($13 for a hot dog). And even though there were maybe 7 people there, we couldn't seem to get the bartenders attention. Eventually we just left, but I'm really disappointed. We used to love this bar.

The ambiance is top notch. Food (especially wings) and service is great -worth the trip alone. Not…read moreto mention the craft beers brewed in-house. It's been a few months since I've been here and had heard a rumor that they closed but maybe not if they're still listed in Yelp!! Thank god. Need to get back over there...

This was our first brewery of the day & it was so good we came back at the end of our brewery tour…read morefor beer ice cream! We tried easy as pie, mmmhmmm grape-peanut butter smoothie sour, and Oktoberfest. This was definitely the best peanut butter beer I'd ever tasted. All the beers were good, bartenders were friendly - even gave us a sample of the Easy as Pie ice cream. Great space for hanging out. They have board games and a variety of seating areas. Highly recommend as it's become one of our favorite Pittsburgh breweries. You MUST try the ice cream.

Hitchhiker Mount Lebanon is so quaint that you must know before you go in case you're not a fan of…read morepeople or small spaces. The food selection is snack like but Luma is next door (and since it's winter not sure if thy do food trucks or byof). That said they had some sours, IPAs and stouts on the menu. A pretty good selection for winter. The bartenders were friendly and talked to my friend and I on and off while we sat there. Definitely recommend the mmmm (it's got tastes of blackberry and PB)

This spot is so cool! I love the lighting inside, the space is really beautiful. It's pretty big…read moreand is a great spot for bigger groups. They have a large beer selection and I love that they have a lot of non beer options too like Jackworth Ginger Beer. The staff is super nice, we had a last minute party here and they were able to accommodate our large group and were super nice to my MIL. You can bring food from nearby spots like Gino's and they also have a food truck outside that does great food. Definitely a great spot to hang!

No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy…read moreand egg allergy & they let me look at the dairy free cheese ingredients to make sure it was all good! The pizza was amazing. My girl friends and I came after four years of me wanting to come here. I love Gravel Grinder and live close to an OTB so heard of Dancing Gnome from that. Finally made our way there and well, make sure you do not bring young kids. My friend had an 18 month old with us and as she was BUYING a beer from them, the guy who worked there asked if she "could keep the screaming to a minimum." An eighteen month old!!! And Mother's Day is tomorrow, nice. He said that they had to draw a line somewhere and he wasn't kidding. The 18 month old was not running around screaming crying all day. We were outside having the kids play and when my friend was buying a beer he got a bit fussy and was told to keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, we will NOT be coming back. If you have small children, I would not suggest this place. Super disappointing. I've always hyped their beer and place up and now I can't support it. We ended up going to Grist House and it was a WAY better vibe and WAY busier...I wonder why. I should have known when their sign said no dogs allowed.

Went to Old Thunder on a Sunday afternoon. There was plenty of street parking available nearby…read more They also had a food truck parked right out front. They had a small patio in the front with outdoor seating. Inside was bigger than I had pictured with plenty of seating available. You order at the bar. I tried two small pours of hazy's and they were good. I had a really great time here and would definitely come back.

Old Thunder Brewing wasn't one of my planned breweries on my list but sometimes these impromptu…read morebrewery experiences (more often the case actually) are good and rewarding stops. For this brewery we had two different types of beers. Both very solid and good. The first beer was the Streetlight Stars. This beer was a Cream Ale which I do really enjoy when I can get a hold of one. Flavor highlights in this beer are creamy, a hint of sweet corn, crisp and a clean finish. It's also a nice light bodied beer. The other beer was the Midnight Blue which is a porter. This was good too with it's flavor characteristics of Cocoa, Malty, Smokiness and a dry finish. It's a nice, dark beer to have. So definitely a good and promising start with this brewery with the two beers we had!

Straight up, there should be a book called "How to Run a Successful Operation in Pittsburgh" and…read morethere should be a picture of this place on the cover, along with a case study. Always packed, always impressive array of beer (one of the best breweries in region, IMO), and the food is tasty and reasonably priced. The site is so vast, there's never a shortage of seating, you just need to do a little bit of exploration to find a spot, but there's fun in that. Still trying to get to the upper command level - might need to head there during non-peak hours. Oh, I forgot to mention that each day/week there are a handful of beers and drinks that are super reasonably discounted - incredibly appreciated in the economic hellscape that is 2025.

We live a few miles away from the Grist House Command and have wanted to visit. We stopped by…read morearound 2:00 on a Saturday afternoon. It was very busy and we needed to use the overflow parking. Due to the frequency of the shuttle it wasn't a big problem. Upon entering we were able to get a seat at one of the bars. They have a list of weekly $5.00 beers. I had a Chameleon pint which is an NE IPA. My wife had a Krisp pint. Both beers were very tasty and we enjoyed. The views are impressive as is the space itself. I was very impressed and this would be a great place to visit with a large group. We didn't eat here but may consider it in the future even with a basic menu. This is definitely worth a visit as there were all ages here enjoying the brewery.