Took a quick stop here on New Year's Day (thanks for being open!) and had a great time! Open space,…read morefriendly server, and beer was great, I had the Cold IPA. We played games whole watching football at the bar. It was also $5 pints on happy hour!

I'm not the biggest beer person, but I could see myself becoming a Back Alley Brewing regular -…read moreespecially as the weather improves and the outdoor seating opens back up. They're located in Dormont, which makes this a walkable brewery for me (thanks to having friends and family in the area!). A friend and I did indeed walk over to catch up on a recent Friday. The place was surprisingly quiet - my friend mentioned that they get VERY busy during the summer, when people attend events across the road and want to buy beer to go with their market and/or food truck purchases. Speaking of food trucks, Hibachi Lou was parked out front on this particular Friday. So my friend and I got our hibachi orders at the truck out front; ordered our beer and/or cider from the bar; and took everything to a table in Back Alley's dining area to enjoy. While the place wasn't packed it wasn't empty, either; families and groups of friends were playing board games at every other table or so. So, what did I think about the drinks? I'm really glad Back Alley had Arsenal Cider on tap - I ordered a glass as my "sweet treat"/dessert after dinner. First though, I decided to try a beer. Back Alley, if you see this: I'm a BIG fan of sour beers and would order those if they're on the menu in the future! As of now though, no sour beers, so I ordered a "Snowed In" - Back Alley's spiced winter ale. It was a dark beer with a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, hence the "spiced" moniker. While not something I normally seek out, I really enjoyed it and am glad I tried it! Altogether, it was a 10/10 experience - I'm so glad my friend and I came here for our Friday together. I'll be back!

We live within walking distance and had been meaning to stop in for a while, and now I wish we had…read moremade it in sooner. We stopped in on a Thursday night, and were pleasantly surprised to find live jazz (3rd Thursday of the month). We had a flight of ciders with several 4 oz refills and a couple of sandwiches and some hot pretzels. The sandwiches were solid and all come with a bag of chips. Cider 5/5, food 4/5. Service was attentive despite a really full house. If you're going to sit there and drink for a while, full pours make more sense (price) than the little pours we had, but if you want to sample lots of ciders, the little pours are nice. (The Picket Bone Dry is my favorite.)

We won a gift certificate from my favorite non-profit, Hilltop Horizons.org I didn't know I…read moreliked Cider until we stopped at the Brewery at Soergels in Wexford. We tasted several samples before we ordered a growler that was perfect for 2 of us. We sat inside as it was a bit windy that day. There is great outside seating as well. There were board games available to play and great views of the farm. We tried the sorbet on the way out. It was delicious!! We also picked up a 6 pack to enjoy later. This would be a great place for family fun or just for 2. I love to find local small businesses that support each other and the community! We will definitely be back.

I've been to Ugly Dog Saloon many times just to grab a beer, but this was my first time staying for…read moredinner--and it did not disappoint. I ordered the fish on a dish with brown gravy and it was excellent, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The male bartender was great too--friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to, whether it's for a drink or a meal.

I would recommend it depending on who's tending the bar. What a difference a day can make when I…read morecan feel welcome by pleasant conversation with the bartender on 1/3, and on 1/4 I'm virtually ignored except for one bottle of beer. When 3 younger fellas sat down near me and they all immediately had a menu dropped in front of them with their drinks, she never brought me one or asked if I wanted one, so the welcoming personality was greatly lacking then. I went across the street and had delicious Rueben sandwich. I don't know their names because I don't live around here but the gal with her hair cut short above the neck is very nice. 5 stars if I hadn't missed her shift the following day.

Always a great time with top notch simplistic eats. A good place for friends to gather and…read moresurprisingly great for kiddos too! The food is so simple yet always delicious. A great spot for the picky eater people in your life, and foodies alike! The service is always fantastic as well. The last time I was there I got to meet Rachel Ann Bovier and also eat thanksgiving dinner on a hotdog, so that's what I call a 10/10 experience.

Such a fun atmosphere (they do great holiday decor). I really enjoy their mozzarella sticks and the…read moreburger is good too. Service is fast and friendly. Definitely a good neighborhood bar.

Best sandwiches around! That thick-sliced Mancini's bread completes them. You can order a half of…read morethese, too. My favorite is the Pittsburgh Steak which is sliced baloney, egg and cheese. Seriously good! Everything else I've had there has been very good. The staff is great, which only adds to the experience. It can get a bit loud but they don't frown upon yelling across the table to talk. Try this place! It's great!

This place is a great to bring a family to! I wanted to find a place for lunch and I had a group of…read more9. The service was lovely and all the family felt welcomed and everything was brought in a timely manner, even when they had a cook transition out( which they let us know). There were many different choices on the menu. I got a turkey club, on french bread, great amount of food for its price!

Great appetizers and wraps! Best bartending crew around! Ask about their Daily Specials.read more

Took my extremely talented grandson to his musical theatre class and had to find somewhere to chill…read morewhile I waited for the little King to be done. I walked out the door and a few steps down the street I see The Circle Inn. I walked in and was greeted with a big hello, a big smile and asked if I needed help. So friendly! I let them know I needed to sit somewhere and they helped me find a table and a waitress was there in seconds. She was very nice and helped me find a good drink and something to order (sorry no vegan food). I ordered fries and a Moscow Mule (my favoritest drink ever!) and proceeded to do some work on my laptop. The atmosphere was so friendly and the vibe was one of happiness. The drink was really good and the fries were fabulous for just being fries. This will be a cool chill spot and I can play some pool while I'm there. Not too culturally diverse, but all in all a nice place.

This spot has incredible city views and a really great atmosphere. It was cold when we visited, so…read morethe windows weren't fully open, but you can tell this place would be amazing in the warmer months with everything open and the city as the backdrop. The food menu is smaller but well thought out. We ordered the roasted root vegetables, which were flavorful and perfectly done, and the mushroom pizza, which was outstanding loaded with mushrooms, nicely garlicky, and full of flavor. The cocktails really stood out: well-balanced, creative, and with a large selection to choose from. We tried a variety and enjoyed every one. Overall, this is a great spot for drinks, views, and solid food. Definitely recommend checking it out, and street parking is available

Had such a great first visit to the finch! The views were absolutely immaculate (as you can see)…read more The inside is stunning and the bartenders felt like they were our besties! We got the roasted shishito peppers and they were perfect with a crisp glass of wine on a summer night. Would absolutely come back!

Highly recommend this place and highly recommend getting there early! Limited seating in this…read moretrendy gluten free friendly bar/lounge. They do not take reservations and we joked about there being a line. Well, when we showed up 10 minutes before opening, there was indeed a line. However, we went on Valentine's Day to one of the only GF places in the city, so that was to be expected. They were able to accommodate our party of seven no problem, and the staff were so friendly. Our server was amazing. One of our party members is hard to please, but our waiter was on top of it! We ordered a variety of apps for the table - wings, brussel sprouts, and fried provolone. All tasted fantastic. My husband and I agreed we would come just for the wings alone. Perfect smokey flavor. We got the hot buffalo garlic and they weren't super spicy. The marinara with the fried provolone was creamy and delicious. The Brussels were your standard side that every place has with the balsamic glaze. Not mushy at all and the garlic aioli was the best touch. We saw the food coming out and had to make room... the portions are huge! I could only finish half my burger and took the rest home. It was juicy, full of flavor, and easy to handle. Sometimes when you get a massive burger it ends up so sloppy and the toppings just slide off. Not with this! Perfectly stacked and ready to be devoured. The fries were a little greasy but still crispy. They earned my crisp seal of approval! The drinks were strong and everybody loved them. I got the blushing lady and it was sweet but not overly sweet and I could actually taste the spirits. Fantastic bar food options for people who are GF. We visited for the first time because someone in our group was GF and we would definitely go back!

Mullet's was an unbelievable experience. Being gluten free, I was so happy to be able to have…read moreanything on the menu because that's never the case! We started with the onion petals which was their weekly special and can't get over how good they were. The breading and sauce were amazing, and they used red onion which we thought was so different! The chicken sandwiches were unbelievable and they give you so much food. They also have really good gluten free buns (that's not always the case at other restaurants). Another thing to note is the servers were incredibly nice and helpful! My only complaint is the service was a little slow, but they were really busy. Highly recommend!!

Cool neighborhood bar! They have a full bar featuring some craft cocktails & tons of beer options…read more Small food menu available. Pole tables and darts- great spot to bring friends and play bar games. Bar seating is available and some table tops as well!

This is the most comfortable I've ever felt at a bar. They have popcorn and great drinks :) :) :)read more

The service is always above and beyond. The ambiance is phenomenal, especially on Fridays with…read morekaraoke or a band. The drinks are very good!

First off, Albert's Lounge isn't the fanciest, best looking bar in the Burg. With that being said,…read moreif you are a hoity-toity, judgy, hipster type you probably won't like it here! If you are just looking for a casual, friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a perfectly poured pint of delicious craft beer, then this is your place! The "regulars" are super friendly and even bring in food for a free pot luck party, during Sunday Steeler games! They do not serve food here, but often have parties for every holiday, and birthdays of regulars. Don't be surprised if you walk in on a hula hoop contest or a friendly cornhole competition. They always seem to have great prizes and giveaways! Albert's weekday happy hour (5-7) has discounted cocktail & beer prices. Friday happy hour with bartender Kristen is fantastic. She is energetic, funny, and will always make you feel welcome!! One of my personal reasons for coming here is that it has the best ladies room in Dormont. Always clean and rather "roomy" compared to others. So do yourself a favor and check this place out... Just leave your better-than-you attitude and home! Cheers xx