I can't believe how much I still love this place after so many years. I love everything from Curry to Shepherds Pie and all in between. The selection of imported drafts is hands down the best. They've really captured what it means to be a pub in the U.K. or Ireland. read more

My most recent visit here wasn't one to rave about. It was extremely loud inside. There was a group of about eight people say directly behind us and we basically had to yell at each other just have a conversation. For Friday night the place wasn't too busy but they had a good decent number of people there. I ordered some cabbage with mashed potatoes and my hubby ordered the tiki masala curry dish. I didn't like my cabbage although the mashed potatoes were pretty good, the cabbage was just way too hard I like mine to be a little bit softer like the kind you get at whole foods but this was still crunchy and had absolutely no flavor to it. The masala was just okay too it was very spicy to be just a mild and didn't have any seasoning in it so it kind of just tasted like you were eating hot peppers. I had my family with me and they ordered fried zucchini for an appetizer. And my younger niece she ordered chicken fingers with fries. The chicken batter have absolutely no seasoning in it and it was like eating plain chicken. I'm sorry to say that I probably won't be going back here. Most of the food was just to bland for my taste even the fried food didn't have that delicious buttery taste to it. Sorry but Pipers pub gets only two stars from me. read more

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A cool spot in the South Side. Went here today, it was packed. They have a pretty cramped bar area and then a more spacious dining area in the back. We had a high top in the bar area. They have daily specials which is nice, today was a $5 Fuller's London Pride to get you in the British spirit. As a packed pub, I wouldn't expect great service and it met that expectation, the service was pretty spotty. I figured I had to go with the fish and chips, I thought they were pretty average. It was a huge portion of fish but they weren't really crispy which is generally what I like most about fish and chips. They kind of fell apart on me and were pretty messy. At $16, I thought it was little on the pricier side as well. I'd try something else next time. Overall, a decent place in the not so decent South Side. read more

Piper's Pub - Fish and Chips - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Definitely not one of my favorites... And I've always been told if you don't have anything nice to say- it's better to say nothing at all. I'm giving them 3 stars only because of our 'tablemates'- Nathan & Liz... They were fun and a pleasure to talk to and I would welcome them to join us anytime... :D read more

Today, I took my parents and out of town relatives here for breakfast. At first, they all were looking for the rest of the menu ... just 1 page. Did I mention walking in to a full bar of soccer fans ... enthusiastic bunch ... no sloppy drunks (@ 09:00). My waffles with fruit sauce (held the whipped cream) were huge, fluffy and I felt guilty for not finishing 1/2 my plate. I did finish my Scotch eggs (boiled egg wrapped in sausage then fried) ... not on the breakfast menu but were made for me. My guests had the vegetables wrapped in a HUGE potato pancake, and the Irish and American breakfasts. Only 3 of the 6 of us cleared our plates ... HUGE portions. Everyone said let's come back here. Lots of televisions but the sound was down in the restaurant half so it didn't interfere with conversations. read more

My friend wanted to try out this place, and after first scoping it out with yelp, I agreed to go too. We sat at the bar and started with some drinks--somewhat pricey drafts compared to all the other bar options on East Carson. For food we ordered scotch eggs, and some burgers. The scotch eggs were interesting, since I've never had that before, and I just had to try it. I don't normally eat sausages, so I don't think I liked it as much as others. For a burger, I ordered the vegetarian burger "Grilled vegetable bap" and cottage cheese. I LOVE FULL FAT cottage cheese. This made me happy. The portobello and goat cheese were a wonderful combination. My friend's reuben was really good, which compared to my last reuben which was from Primanti's, there was no contest that this one was better. I'd come back to try another burger. read more

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This is easily my favourite place to watch soccer, though Pipers is worth the trip regardless of routing interest or sport preference with Steelers/Penguins/Pirates often on. That said you can usually find a soccer game on at least one of the televisions. The food here is always excellent, with their take on traditional British pub fare. I particularly enjoy the boxty for breakfast while my son loves the waffles and chicken. The bloody mary is one of the better in the city and perfect for a morning watching the Gunners. Moving on the lunch and dinner the fish and chips, sheppards pie and bangers and mash are tremendous. Also no stop is complete with out the scotch eggs. read more

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Always piping hot food. Delicious flavor. Good service. I give this place a 10 thumbs up every day of the week. One of my favorite dishes recently has been the Roasted Corn Chowder. The bacon jam adds a delicious sweet flavor to enhance the soup. Another favorite of mine is the Shepherd's Pie! The potatoes on top are browned nicely and the flavor is mouth-watering. You can't go wrong with finding something hearty to eat here. read more

Awesome staple in the South Side! Irish pub with a huge, beautiful wooden bar. High top tables in the bar area and then a larger dining room in the back. Was shocked but so happy to realize their food menu has SO many vegan options. Very extensive menu and I've heard nothing but good things about their food. They've got the staple Irish dishes of fish and chips and Sheppard's pie, to name a few. Also on the menu - vegan Sheppard's pie! It was recommended to me one day by several patrons at the bar and it did not disappoint! Huge serving, I barely made a dent, all the veggies and potatoes were cooked perfectly in a delicious sauce. They also have house made seitan wings with vegan ranch - those were just so-so. Other options include house made hummus with pita & veggies, veggie burger, Bánh mì, vegan grilled cheese, etc. Tons of options on the menu, love it! The bar has several flat screen TVs and the staff has always been great. Great spot! read more

Piper's Pub - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I will make this brief. This is not just the best Scottish pub in Pittsburgh, this might be the best pub / bar / restaurant in Pittsburgh - period. FOOD Love the scotch eggs but the cardiologist said to only have these once a decade. Stilton and Rasher salad is incredible. Pub burger is the BEST! Reuben and Fish & Chips are excellent. Open face roast beef on italian bread covered with a dark/rich whisky onion gravy and a side of half-mashed red potatoes = ultimate comfort food. So many other great options - you cannot go wrong! DRINK Love the beer list. There is a focus on imports but they also have a dozen or so excellent PA craft beers on the list. This place takes everything that they do seriously - the beer tastes fresh and the lines are clean. If you are a fan of scotch whiskey, the list at Piper's Pub cannot be beat - http://piperspub.com/scotch/ SOCCER / FOOTBALL Fans of the beautiful game rejoice - you have found your home at Piper's Pub. This place is packed during the big games and they get satellite feeds beyond ESPN and Fox Soccer Channel. Every once in a while, I get my boys out of school early and we throw on the EPL jerseys and we go catch an afternoon game at Piper's Pub with other raving lunatic fans. This place is worth a 2 hour drive if you are not in the Pittsburgh area. Definitely deserving of 5 stars. Love it! read more

I came here to satisfy my regular fish and chips craving. My craving was satisfied. For one order, I got 5 huge pieces of battered fish and a meal's worth of chips. It was a very satisfactory crunchy meal. I also tried the salmon and chips, which comes with some kind of pea mush as well. There are less pieces of salmon for the same price, but it does taste better. I think if I came next time I'd just get that - I'd definitely still find that amount satisfying in one meal! One bad point was that when I came they definitely seemed understaffed. The place was packed but I only saw two servers. Our food took almost an hour to come out. I would still return because their fish and chips was good, and the issue with staffing seems a temporary problem that would be easy to solve. read more

I've been hearing about brunch here since I moved to PA. It didn't disappoint! Hubby had the English Breakfast and licked the plate clean. I couldn't finish the Smoked Salmon Boxty, tried as I might. The Irish Coffee was tasty (good, not great) but the mimosa was well balanced (good size, right ratio of orange:sparkling wine) Came in about 10:30 on a Saturday morning. No wait, nice staff. We'll be back. read more

Piper's Pub - Smoked Salmon Boxty... Delicious!! - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We have been here a few times now. The first time we came on a weeknight for dinner. I had the salmon club-fantastic! The salmon was cooked perfectly, the bun fresh, bacon crispy, sauce perfectly complemented the meal. The next time was for brunch, we got the zucchini boxy it was so effing good I couldn't believe it! The grill zucchini and the sauce were the perfect complement potatoes and eggs. The 3rd time we went, was a busy Saturday night... the food came out quickly but wasn't as good as our other experiences. The seitan was soooo hard and not great, my salmon was so undercooked I thought it would swim away, and my husband's veggie burger (which was the consistency of tuna salad) was a sloppy mess. We got a price of the almond cake with raspberry filling which was the only good thing from our meal. It was such a bummer. We said we were glad it wasn't our first time there. We will be back, just not on a weekend evening. I wish the zucchini boxy (not sure that's spelled right) was offered all the time because I could live on that alone. read more

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This is a great location to come and watch soccer. Lively atmosphere with a crowded bar area to cheer on your favorite team. The food is solid, if you like British/Irish meals. I had a boxty that was good if not great. The alcohol/beer list is extensive enough to satisfy any needs. The service is friendly and the food comes fast. The coffee we had for an early soccer match was not great, but I guess that is somewhat expected for a sports bar. Overall, great place to go to watch a match. If there is no match then it is a decent place to try, but less enticing. read more

The pub finally reopened and we gave it a shot. All beer in a can, food menu was about 3 items left when we arrived, and the food we got was inedible. We had to leave our plates full and let them take it. The ambiance was not the same. The service was not the same. It wasn't very clean and the while busy, the atmosphere was depressing. I went for the fish and chips which used to be the best in the city. It wasn't even on the pathetic menu. As much as I want it to succeed, we will not go back. read more

You guys. What the hell? WHERE HAS THIS PLACE BEEN MY ENTIRE LIFE?? Side note, I've lived in PA less than two years... What I appreciate about this place is they have more for obnoxious vegans such as myself than just a salad or a veggie burger. I'm not a damn rabbit and can make a better veggie burger than most places. That being said, GET THE VEGGIE BURGER. Their house made "cheese" is so tasty, add BBQ sauce for pro points. Start EVERY meal with their seitan. It's hands down, the best I have ever had...coast to coast, without question. VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE??! WHAT DELICIOUS UNIVERSE AM I IN??! Everything is perfectly cooked, properly seasoned, and they have so many options without being overwhelming. All of my carnivore friends have raved about their burgers and other meat dishes. I was too busy inhaling my food to care what anyone says to me, but the gist is that they dug their food. Service is always great, even if you get confused by the twin sister babes working there...like me, because I'm an idiot. The ONLY bummer about this place is the location. That's because I'm old and hate dealing with south side bar idiots. Ignore the morons and woo girls outside, hide in here and order everything. If you're disappointed, there's something wrong with your mouth. read more

My friends introduced me to Piper's Pub last Fall. I have been there a few times now and I am so impressed with everything that I've tried. I highly suggest going on the weekend for brunch. I tried their Smoked Salmon Boxty and I can't wait to get it again. The portions are huge, their prices are fair, and the service is great. Even with large parties of 8-10 people, we never wait more than 15 minutes to be seated. It can be a bit loud since its a pub, but the food makes it all worth it. read more

When I lived in Pittsburgh, I would go to Pipers every weekend for brunch. Brian was always manning the bar, ready to serve up a Strongbow from the tap, and the boxtys were always incredible. Well - things change. I've moved away now, but I still stop by Pipers when I come back to town to visit. They use ground sausage instead of real bangers in the Irish Boxtys now, which is a bummer, but it's still the most incredible brunch place you could wish for. The people are great, the food is delicious, the beer list is fabulous (they usually have at least 2 cask beers available, and the tap list is extensive). Basically, if you live in Pittsburgh, you should be eating here. If you're just visiting town, stop in. And if you ever meet someone who doesn't like this place, push them to the ground, and hold them there until the police can arrive, and then explain the issue and that the person is insane, and the police will probably lock them up for the good of society. read more

Finding this place was the best thing to happen to me since moving to Pittsburgh - no, since moving to the States from the UK. I went here for the England v Sweden World Cup game with my mum and had an absolute blast - while enjoying sausage rolls and chips and gravy before noon! Since England did well in the Cup this year, we were in line outside at 7:45 a.m. along with a group of other Brits in the 'Burgh! The place was packed as soon as they opened the doors. We got lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar. There was one bar tender on - for a massive group of probably 125+ of us - and he blew me away. We had a drink in front of us at all times (and before you judge for drinking at 8 a.m.... ENGLAND WAS GOING TO THE SEMIS!!!). Service was impeccable, even with a bunch of football-crazed Englishmen shouting orders. It was one of the best days and best "meals" I've had in years. I almost felt like I was home! I definitely have to go back for a sit down meal soon! read more

I love Pipers pub. It's the closest thing to hearty European meals you can get this side of the pond. We have only been here a handful of times, but have loved everything about it each time. Awesome and unique options on the menu (Boxtys!!) and a better beer selection than most places in the city. They keep their draft list updated with full detail so there is no guessing- but the bartenders will answer questions for you should you have any. Definitely come hungry, because the portions aren't messing around. Also, opt for dessert. We got the chocolate pudding pot (not the correct name, but you'll know what it is) and OMG. Goodbye waistline, hello happiness. The SouthSide isn't my fave place to hang out nowadays, but Pipers makes it worth a trip down. read more

My friend told me the fish n chips were good so I tried them and they were excellent it filled me up the atmosphere was also great I'll be back again maybe the best fish n chips in town. read more

Went here to have a nice chat with my friend. We ordered beer and also the Arancini, hummus and Vindaloo burger. I can say that the food did not look as great as it ended up tasting. I would rank the flavor of the Vindaloo something that you just take time with eating because you are enjoying the flavor. Although honestly we ended up eating the burger with a fork -- it worked out better that way., but overall it was a flavorful surprise. The Arancini was decent and the hummus was good minus the baby carrots -- omg can someone pleas rid this world of the baby carrot -- I know it's easy but those things should be outlawed. The portions were very large and the bartender was great and seemed pretty knowledgeable about the beer selection. It was quiet enough that night for conversation without yrll -- I can only imagine sitting there on a cold and snowy night with a friend would be a great way to spend the evening. read more

Affordable pricing and a very hearty selection of dishes. I had the new Yorkshire pudding burrito and it was enormous! Our waitress was really nice too. read more

Piper's Pub - Yorkshire pudding burrito-- huge!!! You could definitely split it with someone. - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Irish pub with good food. We had numerous appetizers that all were good. They have plenty of vegan options as well which helps set them apart. Decor wise the front of the restaurant is your classic irish bar with a solid vibe however the back looked like a denny's which was disappointing. Our server was great however. Manager should throw her a raise. read more

After 2 visits during my stay, I will tell you that I'll be here at least twice on my next trip. The beer selection and so on is nice, but the best part of the whole place is the food. My co-worker and I both had different and very good food on both visits. My favorites were the Salmon and Meatloaf. Both were the best choices I made during my whole trip. It does have a great atmosphere that really reminds me of my visits to London Pubs. I suggest getting there early for a table. One night it filled up really fast right after we got there. read more

Piper's Pub has become apart of my weekend routine. Almost every Sunday we go there for brunch. I'm not much of a creature of habit when it comes to ordering but I do love getting the Irish breakfast. The meal comes with bangers, mash, ham, eggs, tomatoes and a roll. It sounds like too much food and it is. However, it is delicious and I usually make way more of a dent in it than expected. Another highlight would be the chicken, biscuits and sausage gravy. The chicken is fried perfectly and the biscuits are fluffy but dense. I would probably order it every time I go but I do like staying the weight of a normal human so I resist it as often as I can. The service is also excellent! We have never had to wait too long for food and my coffee cup is never empty. I guess the only reasons why I wouldn't give Piper's 5 stars is because the beers are pretty pricey and Mark Madden is always there for brunch....I'm kidding about Madden...kind of. Other than that, pretty perfect! read more

Always wonderful. Always consistent. Fish and chips are to die for! Everything I've ever had here (and it's a lot) has been phenomenal. And the staff - warm, friendly and super efficient. Love this place. read more

Great open mic night on Wednesdays. Bring your A game because these people will give you a run for your money. read more

Piper's Pub - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered take out from here this afternoon. So good! I'm vegan and my partner isn't and we were both able to get something we loved. I do really miss the vegan Shepard's pie, I have dreams about it and I can't wait until we can comfortably dine inside restaurants again! Go order from Piper's! read more

We were driving from Virginia and spending the night in Pittsburg before resuming our road trip. Decided we wanted something memorable for dinner. We loved the pub food of Ireland and noticed that Piper's had a lot of fans on Yelp's, so we crossed our fingers and picked this establishment. The beer, ale, cider selection was extensive. Our server was knowledgeable and able to answer questions. We chose a beef dish that included mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts all wrapped neatly in Yorkshire pudding that rivaled anything I have ever tasted in Ireland or Great Britain. Desserts did not disappoint either. The chocolate pot de creme was rich and decadent. The menu is extensive, servings are generous, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was pub worthy. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular. read more

Me, My wife and son stop here. I forget what my wife and son exactly order. Son was some kind of fish. there portion was huged and made my "banger and mash" look really small.. However I was completely full. I was expecting the bangers and mash with a red style gravy. but the gravy was a very good and hearty. Now would I order this again.. Proably not as I want to try other things on the menu and I wouldnt drive out of my way to come get it. So why it isnt 5 star.. But as I try out more things on the menu it might jump to a 5 star. Proably the only thing I would complain is the price.. it is a little expensive but you also leave complete stuffed. and this is coming from a big eater. so def a big plus as other high price restaturant have such small portions. read more

I can't say anything bad about this place, aside from the fact that it's pretty dark in here (but sometimes that's what you want! It is in keeping with the traditional pub vibe). The food is amazing. I have never had a bad thing here. I come for the brunch boxty specials (a different special every weekend) and the beer selection, which is plentiful and always includes many local beers. (In case you aren't in the know, boxties are giant potato pancakes, usually stuffed with something. For example, they have a Thanksgiving boxty, which is stuffed with turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and topped with gravy.) Soccer fans will like this place as they show all of the games, and it does get packed, but it's always a fun atmosphere. I highly suggest stopping in for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. read more

Piper's Pub - British Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in to pipers pub last night for a quick bite to eat and I wasn't disappointed. I had the sheppards meatloaf and it was amazing. It also got a side of hot sauce to dip the meatloaf in and it made it even better. My wife had the sheppards pie. The way it was arranged on the plate was different than anything we have seen. But the taste was great! We got there a little late for dinner, about 8pm but they were still busy. Our waitress did a great job with everything. I'll definitely be back here again. This is now on my list of places to go in the south side. read more

So I come to Pittsburgh about once a year for some volleyball. That's the only reason I come to this city... but Piper's Pub makes the city much more bearable to be in. Their shepherds pie with lamb is to freaking die for. I liked it so much I came back two nights in a row when I was in town for a few days. Service.. well, it's a pub so don't expect the peeps to be on the ball. But the shepherds pie.... you gotta try it. read more

I've been hearing about this place for a while because they apparently have awesome seitan wings. I was surprised to find so many vegetarian options on their menu! I got a seitan Bahn Mi. The seitan was a little dense & dry, but the pickled vegetables complimented it very nicely. I'm excited to go back & explore the menu read more

Just realized I've been coming to Pipers for about 20 years now and have never written a review. This is one of my favorite places in the southside because the food is always delicious as well as the service is excellent and the beer selection is on point. I love everything here the burgers, the salads, turkey sandwich, reuben etc. Also they make really good ranch dressing which is not always easy to come by in the city. They have a takeout spot next door at the Pub Chip Shop which also has very yummy food as well so you can't go wrong at either place. Definitely a must stop when in the southside. read more

I've eaten 3 or 4 times now and I've thoroughly enjoyed my experience each time. The food comes with generous portions that are always delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Piper's Pub is the place to go on the south side for great beer. The beer selection is fantastic. Came by, sat down, and watched some of the Olympics. The place wasn't rocking like some of the other spots on the south side, but that's cool with me. I don't always care for a crowd. Chatted it up with some people at the bar, and had a good time. I ordered a cocktail though and felt it didn't hit the mark. Wasn't awful, but below my standard for cocktails. Could have been an off night for the bartender. One of the better choices in the neighborhood. read more

Piper's has been on my to-visit list forever, and I finally received the chance to check it out this past Sat. for dinner at 6:30pm. I came for a double date with CM and some friends of mine who've been to Scotland, so I was very interested in their thoughts on the authenticity of the offerings. Given the great things I'd heard about Piper's, it didn't disappoint--a good time was had by all, and all of us left well satiated! For our appetizer, CM and I ordered the Ploughman's platter, which consisted of an apple-cherry chutney, two types of cheese, apple slices, gherkin pickles, and baguettes ($13). This platter contained more than enough food for all four of us to share, and was a nice accompaniment to our entrees and drinks. I say entrees because, due to an oversight on my part, we ordered the platter slightly after our entrees, so it came out at the same time as everything else, rather than beforehand. I can't fault the waitstaff or kitchen for this, however, since the ordering error was mine! Our friends ordered a whisky flight of the single malt basics ($12), which they enjoyed sampling, even if they didn't enjoy every whisky comprising it. (One of them commented that the smokiest whisky, the Laphroaig, tasted like drinking a campfire!) Interestingly, they mentioned that the lighter whiskys tasted different after having sampled the smokier ones, adding interest to the sampling. For our entrees, we all ordered from the "across the pond" section of the menu. Three of us ordered variations on the shepherd's pie (chicken shepherd's pie, $12; chicken mushroom cottage pie, $12; lamb and smoked chestnut, $12), and the other one ordered the bangers and mash ($12). All of us enjoyed our entrees very much. Because we didn't share entrees, I can only describe my own--the chicken shepherd's pie--firsthand. Despite a somewhat visually unappealing presentation, the flavors were savory, comforting, and filling--exactly what I'd hoped for in a shepherd's pie. According to our waitress, the filling of the cottage pie was exactly the same as mine; the only thing that differed was the topping (potatoes for the shepherd's pie vs. puff pastry for the cottage pie). If I ordered this item again, I think I'd go with the puff pastry due to the greater visual appeal and added textural interest. One minor criticism was that we felt that less meat than we expected was included. As for CM, he enjoyed the bangers and mash, commenting that both the sausages and potatoes were delicious and filling--though I found the presentation of this dish a bit strange. In line with my expectations, service from our waitress was responsive when needed, but unobtrusive when unnecessary. The ambiance was appropriate for a UK pub, though I found the table configuration a bit awkward. (We were seated at the high top closest to the host stand, which wouldn't have been my first choice, but it was busy, and that's what opened up when we came up on the list.) Also, it was a bit on the loud side--though we didn't have any trouble hearing one another at the table. The wait was about 20 min.--not too bad, considering we came during prime dinner hour on a Sat. Then again, this is a pub, so I imagine it becomes increasingly crowded as the night wears on. Overall, we were quite pleased with our experience at Pipers's Pub, and would definitely be willing to return in the future. CM's and my total check came to $27 with a $10 City Dining card discount, and we felt the prices were fair for the quality and amount of food received. If you need a break from the normal Carson St. bar scene and would like to experience a UK-style pub with quality eats, check Piper's out! read more

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Amazing food and wonderful service. Their burger is one of the best in town! Try their vindaloo bacon candy, it packs so much flavor! I also had their smoked salmon blt, it was also amazing! read more