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.)

It was a nice night out for karaoke, ambiance was nice and relaxed yet fun…read more Food at the bar came with a cubano, service was good and supportive. Enjoyed the holiday season with a few jams and the iced wine was unexpected but fresh.

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.

I have zero complaints about this hidden gem. Cheap, great food, a wonderful view on a beautiful…read moreday, great service. They had a sauce bar with many homemade sauces for all of our dishes. This place will be added to the rotation,

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.

Great service! I had the double burger, fries and a beer! Comfortable dive bar with good food!read more

We went for wing night, the service started off slow but once we got a server it was no problem…read more The server rang in the wrong wings and just gave us the extra 6, that was nice. Overall it was just too hot inside, it was unbearable to try and eat and drink in there. Would return during cooler temperatures.

I was there on a Wednesday for their wing special, I had been before and the wings were overcooked…read moreand dry. I thought I would give it a 2nd chance, but no change. The small wings were completely overcooked and the skin was very hard, it almost shattered. I eat many wings at many places and these were not very good. Maybe people don't complain because they are 69¢ each. I would rather pay a little more and have something enjoyable. It wouldn't take much effort to cook them properly, most other places do. The night I was there, service was terrible. One bartender taking food and drink orders, putting it in the computer, picking up food, washing glasses, delivering food. On top of this my order was incorrect., twice! I was hoping my small neighborhood place would be a frequent place to visit, but it failed twice in a row.

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

Incredible spot to enjoy a nice brunch or just a nice drink with one of the best views of…read morePittsburgh! We last minute decided to check this spot out because the weather was perfect and I am so glad we did The drinks were great. Our server was a little all over the place but we enjoyed our experience regardless. The patio chairs are nice to sit and just enjoy a peaceful time and great view

3.5 stars. The Finch is a rooftop bar and restaurant that is named after the Joseph S. Finch &…read moreCompany's distillery that was located in the building in the late 1800s. The bar serves cocktails, wines, beers, and mocktails. For dinner and late-night bites, the restaurant focuses mostly on small plates and shareables, including charcuterie, chicken wings, pizzetta, steak, and salmon. They also have a Sunday brunch that serves lox bagel, shrimp and grits, French toast, mimosa, bloody Mary, etcetera. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The best aspect of The Finch was its beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh's skyscrapers, Monongahela River, and subway trains. The foods and drink were a mixture of quality, and my husband called them "garbage" (eek!). Here are my ratings for them. Berry Mint Spritz - 4 stars - This mocktail (I could have ordered it with alcohol to turn it into a cocktail) contained strawberries, mint, lemon, syrup, and soda water. All of the flavor had settled on the bottom of the glass, so I could have used a straw to mix the drink, but I did enjoy the flavors. Summer Crab Cakes - 2 stars - I received two crab cakes, and they were some of the worst crab cakes that I have ever received anywhere. They contained too much breading and too little meat. I did not even like the flavor of the cherry tomatoes on the side. I usually love crab cakes, but with these ones, I could take only a couple of bites, and then I had the waitress throw away the rest. Hawaiian Pizzetta - 4 stars - This small pizza consisted of four slices that had cheese but no gooey cheese-pull. Other toppings were BBQ sauce drizzle, pineapple, ham, and red pepper. I thought that it tasted good. Ember Steak Skewers - 4 stars - My husband said that the steak was not the highest quality. At least the chunks of steak, peppers, onions, and mushroom (we counted one piece of mushroom!) were marinated and seasoned nicely. The total cost for this one mocktail, three foods, and one soda was $79 *plus* a 3% credit-card surcharge, tax, and a minimum tip of 18%. We asked the waitress for a receipt, but she did not bring us one, so we walked up to her to ask for it again, and we did receive it.

Great little spot in Mount Lebanon. Small menu but has a lot of great GF options that you don't…read morenormally find (fried chicken sandwich for example). GF dessert was really good. Service was decent, food was slow to come out but in their defense there was a table of at least 8 ahead of us. It's a small space so be prepared to wait; also has horrible acoustics so it gets pretty loud inside.

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!

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