I wish I had a picture from my 21st birthday on April 8th 2013. One of my best friends, Roman, took…read moreme here to drink. I remember the shock of seeing the beer menu, ordering a chocolate stout, and not being prepared for it! It was a great place to drink and enjoy the atmosphere of the sports on the TV's and sitting next to the windows. I will have to come back here soon, as I haven't been back since... This is a great place to make wonderful memories with special people. You don't want to pass this place up.

We stopped into Sidelines because we'd heard good things about the wings. I'm here to tell you that…read moreyou may want to skip this spot. We stopped in on a Tuesday night and opted to sit at the bar since it wasn't busy. Something important to note is that when we arrived, the music was playing softly in the background. While the prices were decent, the service was not. Our waitress came over to us after our appetizers arrived, I asked for a refill, we made eye contact, she ignored me, and turned around. It took another ten minutes before I was able to get a refill, and she never asked again for the rest of the time we were there. The people sitting beside us arrived later and ordered similar food to us, and they somehow received their food quite some time before ours came out. I am almost certain the bartender forgot to put in our order. Halfway through our meal (which was okay at best), someone turned the music up so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. I'm pretty sure "Brandy, You're A Fine Girl" played three times in a 30-minute window. It felt like we were intruding on a private party despite there being maybe seven other people at the bar. Despite clearly being done with our food, it took us another 30 minutes to get our checks. If you're looking for cheap bar food and don't mind repetitive music at varying levels of volume and being ignored by your bartender, give Sidelines a try.

This was our second visit to the newly opened space on Butler across from the cemetery. It used to…read morebe "No Names, with terrific food and a super friendly, chill vibe. We were disappointed when it closed. On our way back from Cavacini's nursery last week, we passed by and saw that it was open! We turned around to see what was up. This space is now "The Pitch" and it is awesome! It is a place dedicated to the sport of soccer/football (hence "the pitch") much of the inside is the same, but with lots of British football/soccer swag and games on every TV. It is even cooler than the last place! Brian, one of the owners, was on hand at the bar the first time we went and so friendly and helpful and chatty. We enjoyed his company. We shared a Garlic and Rosemary Grilled chicken sandwich. It came on a lightly toasted bread. It was delightful! A nice balance and blend of rosemary and garlic flavors with spinach and tomato and a great aioli. Side of fries were crisp and lightly seasoned. The ranch dressing was the just-right creamy texture and a great mix of herbs, buttermilk and mayo ( ?) This time, ( couldn't stop thinking about that sandwich!) we brought our pup and sat in the cozy courtyard with umbrella tables, a TV for soccer games and a few outdoor games as well. Brian ( again!) came to check on us and brought water for Rooney. Our order this time was a smash burger for Todd and that chicken sandwich. The chicken was perfect, but this time it was on a small hoagie roll, which dampened the flavors, but was still delicious. Todd declared the smash burger just right medium rare. Make The Pitch a stop in Lawrenceville! You won't be disappointed in the food or the service! And if you are a football/ soccer fan, all the better. They also often are open super early for British games. "Bottom's Up!"

Not sure what to say about this visit. We went on a Friday night to sit outside in the warm air…read more Sadly, it got progressively worse with about 6-8 people came out to linger to smoke. So we moved to the other side of the courtyard only to have another group of 4-5 people come out to smoke pot. I know it's legal but the entire area became a hangout for smokers. Sad that the NPL turned into smokers den. Take this review however you want. All i know is when the owner is there drinks are good.

12/6/2025 Ate list:…read more The Natoli - 8.6 One of my new personal favorites in Lawrenceville. In a popular area like this, you want a more affordable option that has a good vibe and makes great food. Service was great. My sandwich was HUGE, my sandwich and fries were lunch and a late night snack. Was very impressed with the menu options, will definitely be back!

Instant fan. Amazing bar/restaurant away from the madness of Butler Street. This place gets busy…read moreand with good reason. Friendly staff, attentive managers, killer cocktails, solid draft list and amazing food. Pricing reasonable and their burgers are fantastic. Highly recommend.

We came on a Saturday night around 9pm and were able to snag a booth because people were leaving…read more There is someone at the door carding everyone. They have solid drunk pub food and we ordered wings, fries, and a few other food items along with beer pitchers and trash cans. This is your typical divey bar and it's nothing fancy but if that's your vibe then it's great! I asked for an amaretto sour and they had to check to see if they had amaretto (they do!) which I found funny. It can get pretty crowded and it's not super big so come early if you want to make sure to get a table!

I went with a friend. He got the gyro wrap and he really liked it. I got the chicken tender wrap…read morewith buffalo sauce. It was good and hot the spot. I just wish that they came with a side of fries or chips. I know I could have ordered a side but I didn't want a whole order I just wanted some to come with my wrap. The staff was great! It was a Tuesday night so it wasn't busy. We sat at the bar!

Went on a recommendation from a friend. Always looking for a local gem, yep this is one. Went in on…read morea Friday and sat down immediately. Our server was Angie and she was great and ready for any question and offered advice what to try. We really enjoyed the food and the local pub vibe. Definitely will be back.

Always a safe bet…read more Best onion soup around. The servers are always friendly and attentive Keep up the good work guys !!!!

The variety of homemade soups are phenomenal!! The Owner is…read morevery thoughtful. He will make it right if you aren't completely happy! Love this place!

I am still amazed by the variety of soups made by one of the owners. Still love coming to this…read more"feel good" restaurant with friendly staff and attentive owners. The food never disappoints. What is most amazing to me is how many regular customers return time and again, making it a super friendly atmosphere.

Heard good things about the food at New Amsterdam! I saw their food truck they had in front of…read moreVelum Brewery, and the food looked and smelled amazing. They had a heated rooftop and DJ at the bottom. There were two bartenders working when I went. At the front, they had a wheel you could spin for $8 for a randomized drink. They also do trivia on Tuesday I believe. I got the curry poutine fries, which I've gotten from another restaurant before and they were amazing. I think this place puts a lot of sauce and cheese on but I think it would taste better if it had the curry on the bottom and had crispy fries to delay the time they get soggy. It was topped with green onions which was nice and a good fresh flavor addition. It's a huge platter of fries for $16 though - great to share for a group. I think their wing deal is worth trying - 10 wings for $15 and a MYRIAD of flavors to pick from.

Met up with a friend for dinner at New Amsterdam. Cold Friends Kitchen cooks out of here. When we…read morearrived (around 6:30 pm on a wends), there was no one in the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever . Our server was not super attentive. We had to flag him down multiple times for different things (to place our order, to ask for silverware, for the check, etc). The food was good. I got the pork belly bites and the Mac and cheese. The food was good, but I didn't probably would just get food at their food truck in the future.

For Bar Faire, this place is legit. I always get the Paisanos (homemade chicken tenders) and the…read moreonion soup makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The staff are very friendly and the regulars clearly love them caskets always busy. Even though I'm not a sports guy, the soccer aesthetic is really cute. Helps that I live down the street.

Great food, good selection of drinks, great bar vibe. As an out-of-towner we definitely felt…read morewelcome to have a good time. Adding to our Pittsburgh faves for sure.

We had a girls night out on a Saturday evening. We chose a table and were greeted by our server…read morequickly. The ambience gives sports bar. Very large area for seating as well as darts and other games to play. I chose to order the Buffalo chicken wrap and fries. Really good fries and ranch! The buffalo chicken wrap was also really good. One of our guests ordered the chicken and waffle sandwich. This was amazing as we all had a bite. I want to return to have a full one to myself. We had nachos for an appetizer and were underwhelmed. The chips were soft and didn't hold any toppings. The toppings were also kind of lack luster in my opinion. I wouldn't order them again. The wings were perfect and the hot garlic parm was really good. We also had seltzers and mixed drinks. Overall great place to have a quick bite and drinks.

The food and service were great. Just don't like being ripped off for charging a service charge on…read morea debit card. It is ok to charge a debit card but a debit card is considered the same as cash or a check. No need to charge extra to your loyal customers.

Always good music and lighting. Consistent lineup of local and traveling musicians. JEPPSON'S…read moreMALORT. 2 pinball tables. Handsome regulars. Staff has gone above and beyond in ensuring the environment is safe with a zero tolerance policy on harassment or abuse of any kind, and a firm stance against hateful ideology. Hot dogs kinda rip too, don't skip em. Tip your bartender.

Honestly... Poetry Lounge is just such a fun place and definitely something the city needed. If you…read morehaven't been you definitely need to check it out. First of all you just feel welcome when you walk in the door. There is lots of bar sitting, along with some booths and even a couch. We usually grab some seats at the bar. There are frequently events going on and a wide range as well. Some events are ticketed, sometimes there is a cover and sometimes no charge. The artwork is great and all the fun photographs and sayings. Every time I'm there I spot something new. There is even a gumball machine with poetry in it. How cool. Most often we have gone for live music. This time we were in the area and just wanted to grab a drink. They did have a DJ though which was fun. It was also a great choice because they stay open late when so many local places close early. They do have a limited food menu but I have never eaten there. They have a variety of drinks ranging from non alcoholic to beer or wine, even cider. The cocktail menu is where it's at though. There are so many choices and some unique combinations. It's been fun trying so many. I think my favorite drink on the menu is Galeophobia which comes in a fun shark glass. It's fruity without being too sweet and the macadamia liquor adds just the right amount of nuttiness in the background. I seriously could drink several of them. The Spork House Punch is another favorite. Immediately *pinkies up* with the fancy little crystal mug. The pear and lemon gives such great flavor and it's well balanced and an easy drinker. It also feels like a good value with the amount you get. This time my fiancé tried Elvis' death and loved the toilet mug. He said it was tasty but a bit expensive for what it was so he probably wouldn't order it again. Fun bartenders, great drinks, good atmosphere, enjoyable entertainment.. what's not to love?