Wonderful addition to Mt. Pleasant! The decor is beautiful, the drinks are innovative and…read moredelicious, service is friendly without being obtrusive and the food is good too. What more could you ask for? I have been here with my husband for a casual night out and we loved relaxing on the large lounging sofa while enjoying our food and drinks. I also visited for a girls night out and this place is really perfect for both. It's a cocktail bar with a "secret" entrance from the boutique clothing store in the store front and it gives you a fun, "speakeasy" vibe. It also has a regular entrance from the side street as well. The cocktails were delicious and have been switched out since it opened to now fit the spooky/fall season. They seem to have a smaller beer/wine offering than a larger establishment would have but this IS a cocktail bar so you definitely want to try one (or two) of those. The food is delicious just know it's more of a hors d'oeuvre, snacking type menu, not a full dinner menu. Flatbreads, crostinis, dips with your choice of bread/chips and desserts are all available and the portions leave you feeling satisfied. Wednesday nights they have live musicians in-house and they also do special events like Mixology Mondays so check their socials if you're interested in their upcoming events. Maybe you'll catch me there too!

Staff is so great, you can tell they put their heart and souls into this place. Wine is delicious…read morebut the bands they book there are really great, many national acts. The decor and bonfires with a bottle of wine and great music are a great experience always!

This was our first visit to the winery. We showed up at noon to beat the concert and large amounts…read moreof people. We walked in at the top. Sample all of the wines. The dry whites were good. Sweet Diamond and dry Riesling from Washington. The wine waitress should have said do the diamond last since it's sweet. We started to try the reds. The Merlot tasted like a traditional Merlot. Noiret was good. Old Vine Zinfandel was super dry and wasn't a fan of it. The Marquette is a wine that I do not sample often . It was fabulous. Aged in bourbon barrels for two years. She asked if I like bourbon and said yes. She said you will like this. She was right . Dry but a good taste towards the end. My two things that I dislike. The white wine isn't chilled. They provide you ice if you prefer. Ice waters up the wine and takes the taste away. The Marquette I purchased a bottle if and it's great. But it's $38 a bottle and around here that doesn't fly. Overall great place. I look forward to visiting in the upcoming months.

I last reviewed the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival twelve years ago (!!!), when I was still a…read moreregular and went every year. Now though? Well...now I'm not a regular and I don't go every year. I actually took a long break and skipped attending the Fair for many years. I reached a point where I couldn't justify paying the entrance fee to hear the same jokes as the year prior, or to spend more money shopping for trinkets I didn't need. So once one of their regular performers retired, I took it as a sign and I stepped away. That was until that regular came out of retirement - that was enough reason for me to come back; so I figure now is as good a time as any to update my review of the Ren Fair overall. On a positive note: there are now multiple new performers at this Ren Fair. I was very happy to spend a full day walking around hearing new music, watching new acts, and so forth. (I especially appreciated the new additions after walking by a returning comedy act and hearing the exact same jokes that I remembered from "BC"...you know, "Before COVID"...) Something else has changed in the years since I last visited the Fair. There's a relatively new app on the block now called TikTok - you might have heard of it. Well let me tell you, nerds like me love it. And we post about the shenanigans we get into, such as going to the local Ren Fair. Well videos of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival took off this year, and they definitely got the attention of some new attendees. So for the first time that I can remember, when I drove out this year, traffic to get into the Fair was backed up not just onto the road...but onto I-70 itself. (I'll interrupt my own story time now to admit there might have been other factors too...but I vividly remember seeing NUMEROUS TikTok videos about the Ren Fair, way more than usual. Make of this anecdote what you will.) The additional foot traffic was good for the Fair I'm sure, but there's really not that much this Fair can do in the way of expanding to accommodate said foot traffic. The crowds being what they were, I didn't even attempt to watch the jousts. I also made sure I planned my day and got to other shows super early so I could find a seat for them. Final thoughts: it was good to see some updates to the Fair lineup this year. But generally speaking, my visit felt like 'same Ren Fair, different year'...yet was simultaneously the busiest weekend I can remember. Go figure. I'm most likely to come back to this Ren Fair if: 1) My favorite performer continues to come back. 2) My friends want to go. Otherwise, I'm probably skipping. It's not that the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival itself is bad; it's that after being a regular for literal decades, I'm OK with no longer being an annual patron. (And my wallet is OK with that decision, too!)

Great time for the entire family! Spacious grounds with lots of activities including food & drink,…read moreartisan shops, live shows, live bands, games, rides and lots of sights to see. Located in West Newton just outside of Pittsburgh is a 16th century medieval amusement park open for 6 weekends from late Aug through late Sept. most every vendor only accepts cash so take a lot with you cause it's not a cheap outing. ATM's are located near the front gate just in case. We visited many vendors with a wide array of products but one that stood out was Adventure Armory owned by Laurel. Great sword and shield woodworks. They sell painted and bare wood armory pieces. Very cool! She was very cool and great with the kids. A must stop for kids of all ages! All and all a fun day in a magical world whether you go in costume or plain clothes it's definitely worth the drive to experience times of past. The BIG Show had to be the Jousting at the outdoor arena. Very cool!! Highly recommended! Looking forward to visiting again next year!

The food is an unexpected delight and the view chefs kiss. The Reuben was huge and so tasty.read more

Great service and beautiful view of river. Great atmosphere if you like a random mix of barflies…read moreand bikers who just want a drink and a good time.

Ok, so while on the way to Falling Water, my wife and I were looking for a place to have a quick…read moredrink and bite to eat. After passing on a few places that were closed or looked a little iffy, we rolled the dice and stopped in here. It looked clean and promising from the outside. We went in and were greeted warmly by the bartender, customers, and owners. Service, food and value for money was all excellent. We had burgers and fries and were very happy with the preparation, quality of food and value. And upon hearing that we were newlyweds, we both got a shot of tequila. Would highly recommend to anyone but particularly to travelers on their way to Falling Water. A little oasis.

This is a great bar. Friendly staff, the owner is usually there And very appreciative of your…read morebusiness. Always nice people to chat with, food looks great. A couple big TVs, pool, u shaped bar, plenty of stools, good jukebox.

I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just…read morelove these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street!

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the…read moreoddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration.

This place is a hidden gem. I absolutely love the atmosphere. They don't have food but the service…read moreis absolutely great. Being tucked away under a bridge, a lot of folks miss out on it. The specials give fun and the vibe gives elevated dive speakeasy. Despite the name, you don't need a membership to check this place out.

How have I NEVER reviewed this Victorian voodoo, NOLA, speakeasy-style lounge?!? It's one of my…read moremost favorite places in all of Pittsburgh. Located just in the back of Dr. Tumblety's specialty shop (behind a bookcase of course) it boasts Victorian romance, intrigue and mystery with its handsome furnishings and accessories. Everything screams early-1900s. The craft cocktails are next level as is the service. The drinks are curated with house-made spirits. They also have stellar mocktail options. I've been here for cocktail tastings, burlesque shows, and other events.

Super fun spot tucked away inside a curiosity shop and right next to a small distillery…read more The atmosphere is Victorian/goth. Lamp lighting, fancy tablecloths, lots of fabric. For the drinks, they use their own spirits. Their menu has something for everyone, including strong drinks, sweet drinks, and mocktails. I've never experienced a wait--and the bar is decorated with pennies!