I mean is it really proper to review an old school punk rock dive? It's a neighborhood joint that's got a built-in crowd, welcoming to those of use who show up every now and again as well. Good drink prices. Great staff. Seen a lot of great bands here. read more

Rock Room - graffiti on the wall - Dive Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very unwelcoming. Came in with some friends excited for some cheap food and some drinks. The bartender, whose vocabulary is almost as good as my niece in 2nd grade, argued for 10 minutes because he had no idea what "Real ID" meant. They just didn't want to see us there. Would have loved to try the pierogies they looked good. If you have less than 20 tattoos they probably don't want you to come, i'd stay away read more

Fun, smokey dive bar and music/performance venue frequented by punk rockers in denim and leather, the crowd that really digs the Mad Max look, post-apocalyptic rock'n'rollers stepping off their motorbikes and ready to strum five strings in the irradiated wastelands of tomorrow. For this venue think a more grown-up version of Mr Roboto Project, with a greater celebration of artistic abrasiveness and harder music on offer. Abundance of pinball machines and a jukebox as well as bookshelf for your entertainment. The environment is kind of like the squatter house in the movie Suburbia, think entertainingly profane statements scrawled in sharpie on the bathroom walls. There are also a few Non-Alcohol options here if boozing isn't your thing. You will inevitably meet intriguing people here - I have only been here a few times but had a very insightful conversation with an itinerant busker who decided to hang out with a banjo in the back of the bar. read more

I like it here- the place was nice and dirty and the music was loud. I can smoke and watch shit on the TV. Our bartender was this sexy little girl with great curls. She was smart as a whip and kind of a bitch. It was perfect for the aesthetic of the bar. Will be coming back. But the food made me really sick so don't eat here. read more

Best dive in town. Good music, cheap drinks, and the bartenders are all fantastic. Everyone is super welcoming who frequents, you'll meet some of the most interesting people there. read more

I only visited the Rock Room one time-- in September of 2021. The atmosphere was nicely calm and welcoming. There were two acts there the night I visited. The first was an exciting band that was new to me. The second was one of two bands from my block--; who I finally got to see play in public, but still in my own neighborhood, which was the clincher for me--. My only question was that of why has this great venue stopped booking new shows, and when will they start bringing them back? Thank You--. read more

Ugh, this place.... Beer, beer and beers, you can smoke here. Hell yes! There are no yuppies here, which is nice, you'd think a place like this might have Gyros, which are pronounced guy-rows, after the rowers of the ancient ships of Greece, specifically, the isle of Lesvos, where they were of course invented, to feed the aforementioned rowers of the great ships. Sadly, this place does not have those delicious sandwiches, the first sandwiches in recorded history. They do have burgers, hoagies, and a plethora of cheap eats, classic pub grub, priced responsibly, and to move. Also, they stopped doing "karate nite drinking competition " which isn't really a good thing, or even a thing, anywhere, ever, so there's that read more

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Rocks habe gotten a REAL bad reputation lately bc dumb ass city officials use them to deter hpuselsess individuals from pitching tents on their sidewalks. This is not the same kind of rock. You rock, rock. read more

Absolutely the best public restroom I have ever been in! Was driving through western PA and needed a bathroom quick! Luckily this little rest stop was open! Btw, bring your own soap. read more

Rock Room - Praying to the porcelain god - Dive Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

For a cheap sucker like me this place is where I'd build a home. You'll be swimming in cheap beers and gorged with after 8 specials on pierogies, tacos, and pizza boats. The people are friendly enough, the food is good for the price, the place isn't too dirty (or if it was I didn't notice it), and your buddies can smoke all they want inside. The area is a bit sketchy at night, but I've seen worse. read more

Rock Room - pierogies - Dive Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's a dive bar that also gentrifiers go to, it's a dive shits cheap and foods decent I go and I love it ; also great music playing and hit or miss love bands read more

Stopped in here today for a little "pre-lube on the cheap" before I meet up with my girl on the North Shore to enjoy the Gaelic Storm show at Stage AE. I agree with the rest of the reviews here. Inexpensive craft beers (I'm drinking a Southern Tier Live that only cost me $3.50), really cheap domestic beers, low-cost bar food, good daily specials and very, very, divey in only the best way. Its punkyness reminds me of a few of the bars I've visited in East Greenwich Village. This is a bar for all you bikers, rockers, ink junkies, piercing addicts and all of us that love them. Let your hair down Pricilla and do a shot with me. read more

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The Rock Room is the Crawford Grill of Pittsburgh punk rock. An actual vestige of a living city.

The people here are so nice. The person that works on Saturday is so nice and is the best person ever. Will definitely go again especially on Saturday nights. read more

Rock Room had an event last night. Looked like it was fun for all. I want all of the business in Polish Hill to do well, I keeps the neighborhood vibrant. If Rock Room could just please ask their patrons to not toss their PBR cans all over the neighborhood it would be much appreciated. Plenty of people leave their garbage cans on the side walk, plenty of opportunity to put the cans in there and not on the street or on people's steps. Continue success for the Rock Room. read more

Oh Rock Room, why you gotta do me this way? I guess it's easier to break up when you're mad, not sad...2 stars for the pinball nostalgia. Not sure why our beloved burger night order got skipped time and time again, and I definitely wasn't my best self after having to ask repeatedly what the issue was, but come on - if I order at 8 and don't get my food till 10:30 while our entire party -and people who weren't even at the bar when I ordered- are happily chowing down, there is a problem, one easily fixed. As a waitress for ~10 years, I certainly lost tickets, but I apologized and made things right instead of ignoring the customer. BTW - It's not anti-mainstream to look down on people who don't fit your aesthetic, it's just being a different kind of a$$hole. My Pittsburgh farewell tour just got shorter...thanks for the good times, but I won't be back. Not that I'll be missed. "Locals Only!" read more

My old band used to play this place well before it was called the rock room. Can't remember for the life of me what it was called then... wait, The Warsaw! Thank you Drew Carrey... the new owner, actually a pretty cool dude, asked my band to play this place on the first night they reopened years back. Great dive bar. Peeps in it werent too bad truthfully. Nice folks. Liked it better than Gooskis. Never worked up the courage to have anything to eat here. Parking was a breeze here. Cheap, cheap drinks. Nice bartenders! My fondest memory of this place was when I was first trying to book a show here. It was a sunny summer Saturday afternoon, bright and shiny outside and I was finalizing the show details with the bartender when a middle aged woman in jorts (not a typo) and a bikini top walked in with an empty beer bottle in one hand and a muffler off of a car in the other. She put both on top the bar and said, "I'll take another one." To this day I wish I would've stuck around to see what the bartender pulled out from under the bar. Anyway, check it out. Worst case, you get drunk for $10. read more

To be honest, I was very reluctant to try out this bar at first glance. It definitely caters to a more local leather jacket kind of crowd, and as a college student stopping in, I felt a bit out of place. It's dark, damp and smells like cigarettes. There are a few tables towards the back, but the majority of people hang around at the bar area. There's a slot machine, TV's, and a kitchen area. After I got past all that, the rest of the night was a good time with cheap food and drinks. The people there are friendly and the service was excellent. The music was a bit loud so expect to be shrieking by the end of the night. They have food specials daily after 8pm...and it's ridiculously cheap! Like "50cent-pizza-boats-and-15cent-pierogies" cheap. The food tastes good enough for that price. Drinks are really affordable too. If you go for the draft special and the food special, you could pretty much eat and drink yourself into oblivion for less than $10. Definitely recommend if you're an adventurous type. Interesting atmosphere with friendly people, cheap food and drinks. read more

same space as the now defunct Warsaw Tavern, but all cleaned up.... somewhat. the quintessential dive with iconic red neon flames decorating a wall in the back room. bartenders are obliging (as far as certain fancy drinks go), drinks are cheap, there are actually some fancy beers on hand, and the company is really friendly. big screen tvs in both rooms, kitchen open during the weekdays with actually some pretty decent food, and drink specials every happy hour and nighttime. i love it. read more

Rock Room - a bar with a television in the background - Dive Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really like the Rock Room. It can be sketchy at times, but I tend towards more sketchy folks, so now you know. There's actually a mezcla of people that go in here. Punk Rockers, Bikers, Hip Hop folks, local drinkers, local alcoholics, and lonely pick up artists. Cheap delicious beer, greasy fried bar food and pretty good bartending. This place is kinda like the bar in "Return of the Jedi" bar scene in that it's so diverse. Actually, rich people do not go here, so that's good cause they complain about everything. They have live music here at times, which is cool as a musician. The sound system is craptastic, but eh, some of us don't mind. It can get pretty loud in the anteroom that is detached, so if you don't wanna hear loud music, don't go here. Also, the bathroom, not so good. I'd rather there just be a hole dug into the ground to deal with that the grime that lurks in their bathroom. The door doesn't always shut either. And the toilet puller thingamajig is rigged up like something outta MacGuyver, so who knows if you can get it to flush. If I remember correctly, it has a little note on it that says "pull". Your wallet will thank you for drinking here, and they have specials. read more

Also known as the Penalty Box. Best place to go if you want to be full and hammered for approximately $10. It's more than a dive bar! Food and drink specials every night. My favorite specials are the hamburger, tacos at $0.25 a piece, and pirogues at 15 cents a piece. Aside from the food they have a variety of cheap and craft beer, well below even the Pittsburgh drink average. Bartenders are super nice and let you have the remote to the tv. I used to watch a lot of law and order SVU here. Every once in a while someone will be drunk and accidentally take your drink or offer you some coke.. Other than that his place has gotten me through so many rough times and I am grateful for its existence! I hope it never closes or changes. A true gem! read more

Its good there are still places in pittsburgh where you can safely feel like a pile of human garbage without breaking the bank. I usually seek out places with super loud music so i don't have to hear myself think so this bar was a real treat for me. The only downside is people kept leaving the bathroom while i number 2'd even though i didnt lock the door. Will certainly come back in the future. I heard it is blisteringly hot in the summer so im looking forward to sweating out toxins as i take them in, talk about convenience! The locals were luke warm to falling down which is right about where i hoover i could see this place being the scene for a punk rock movie that ends badly. read more

What's not to love? On a Wednesday night you can throw down $20+ tip for 10 yuenglings and 100 pierogies. Where on earth is there left where you can get such a deal. The vibe is awesome and the cook spot-cleaned a tray with a dirty rag when I asked for one. If you're a generally non-fussy person, this place is a gem. read more

Easily my favorite bar in the neighborhood and maybe even the whole city. A review of this place greatly depends on the type of bar you like to hang out in. BE WARNED: This is the diviest divey dive of the dive bars. Its walls are covered with holes and graffiti, you can smoke inside and it is very dark and dingy. That being said, this place is a very fun, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP neighborhood bar for the right person. The beers are always cheap and then become ridiculously cheap during happy hour, 4-6pm. $1-2 beers cheap. My favorites are the different daily food specials from 8-10pm. 25 cent tacos, $2 burgers, 15 cent pierogies, 50 cent pizza boats...it doesn't get any better than this. Now, this is no 5 star food experience, but it's cheap, deep-fried ok food! The cooks and bartenders are all SO incredibly friendly! Any place you can get dinner and a few drinks for under $10 is definitely a keeper! read more

Another perfect dive bar in Polish Hill. I would put their drink and food specials up against any other bar in Pittsburgh. This is the definition of a blue collar, slightly punky dive bar. The food is greasy, the people are grungy, and the beer is mostly the cheap stuff that you drink without complaint. And who can say no to a happy hour with a burger, fries, and a Yuengling for under 5 bucks?? That's right: no one. Front and back room that's dark, (really) smokey, and a stage in the back for live music (the scene is ok). I stop by every couple of weeks after work with my boss, and I recommend anyone else to do the same- and make sure to come for happy hour. Here's to seeing you there sometime! read more

They have a drink special called: Sunday afternoon $0.75 Sail with the Captain! Whatever defects this place may have are far outweighed by this fact. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! A total dive where you can go to relax and have a good time. Rock Room has really cheap and awesome specials that can made anyone happy. My personal favorite are the $0.25 tacos on Monday night. Not only are they incredibly cheap, but they are probably the best tacos I've ever had read more

Where everybody knows your lame. The Rock Room is a rich tapestry of rust belt characters, disaffected crust punks and regular ass city folk. There is nothing to hate or respect about this place. And it's only ever one Rock Room away. read more

DON'T go to burger night unless you are prepared to wait 2 hours to get a burger. Some friends and I went for Tuesday burger night, and 6 of us ordered the burgers. Four of us got our burgers, the other two waited OVER 2 hours for theirs. OK, so they were $3.50, but no one wants to wait that long for a burger. They're delicious, but it's up to you?? The cook told my sister the reason they took so long to make this order was "capitalism." There is no apparent management here, and the mentality is, if we don't like you here, then don't come. I guess they didn't like those friends? But honestly that's not how a business is supposed to operate. If I could give this establishment a zero star rating I would. It's filthy and disgusting and that's how it will continue to be. At least the beer is cheap! read more

As other people have noted, this is a bit of a dive bar. However the staff is always cheerful and friendly (and the bartender I see most often is very experienced and fast), the drinks are well mixed, and the food specials are RIDICULOUSLY cheap. They're also quite good, especially the perogies. I used to live nearby but now I make a special trip every month or so. read more

For a dive bar - you can not go wrong. Cheap drinks and food all you can eat for dollars! I literally can have a full meal - for under $5.00 . Service is always friendly. Easy parking. I love the fresh cut fries there. Ridiculously good, and soooo bad for you! But OHHH SO GOOD!!! Regular fried bar food. How can someone complain for $.50 burgers after 8pm?! read more

Best bar deals in the city. Wed and Thur 15 cent peirogies. 1$ beers almost every night. The wings are good too. It is a great dive bar, and you never leave Rock Room unhappy. read more

disgusting food (yea it's cheap but it's ******* gross), warm beer straight from the tap, a methhead line cook and a single bartender who couldn't even get a job answering phones at supercuts. yea, the rock room is a dive bar. but there are so many other better shitty bars in pittsburgh that this isn't even a place to consider unless you like to wait 2 hours for said terrible food, warm beer, and spending time amongst the dirtiest poorest and loneliest pittsburgh has to offer. save yourself the dollar and head to gooskis. read more