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    Poetry Lounge

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Seth Portenlanger
    Amy P.

    Friendly bartenders, fun atmosphere, awesome performances! Plenty of drinks including 3 NA options. Friends said that the hot dogs were good.

    Karla D.

    I absolutely love Poetry Lounge. Literally everything about it from the decor...amazing homage paid to so many local and national folks alike. Mural by the famous local artist Rick Bach. Love that you can attend poetry readings, open mics, book launchings, deejay nights, live band karaoke, live bands, art shows, and so much more entertainment-wise. THE STAFF ABD OWNERS ARE SOME OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEINGS ON THE PLANET!!! Light food menu, can't beat a hot dog and chips for $5. Let's talk cocktails... On par if not better than the likes of high-end cocktail bars you'd expect in NYC, London, or Chicago. Carefully curated, liquid works of art. Support local business.

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    Natalie H.

    Great love music, friendly bartender, creative strong cocktails. Drinks to suit a wide range of budgets and tastes.

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    Terry B.

    Love this place. An intimate, trendy, hipster dive, with vinyl spinning and great live music.

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    7 days ago

    The coolest, sweetest bar I've been to in a while. Super fun vibe! We were in on a Monday night for karaoke. Great bartenders and DJ.

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    2 months ago

    Great people. Great vibes in general. I reallt was here for some other things as well. But the vibe was on point

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    2 months ago

    Service is always perfect here. Unless you're being rude to the staff once they let you know you may have had a little much to drink.

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    2 months ago

    my favorite bar in the city! best bartender (especially brexlyn) and cool shows with bangin dj nights ;)

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    2 years ago

    Great local bar in Millvale! Good drafts. Good cocktails. Great music. Great crowd. Great bartending staff! Highly recommended!

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