Soju

Locally owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

Space Bar in Market Square is one of the most unique bars I've been to. You feel like you're on a…read morespaceship while sipping cocktails, and the atmosphere is genuinely immersive. It's a great pick for date night, drinks with friends, or showing off a one-of-a-kind spot to visitors. The drinks match the theme. The lead bartender, Arum, is incredibly talented and comes up with truly original cocktails that are creative, well balanced, and fun to try. There's always something new on the menu, so every visit feels fresh. Fantastic vibe, standout drinks, and a team that clearly cares about the craft. Highly recommend!

It's weird to review a place I haven't visited in person. But Space Bar took some of their staff to…read morethe 2026 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, and hosted a party in the convention hotel (on August 28). The staff they had at the convention were all super-cool people. They served great drinks. I haven't seen their drink menu, so I just said a few words about what I like, and they mixed up good stuff -- at reduced alcohol per my request. Perfect! Best of all, they had the acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Mary Robinette Kowal as their special guest. (But she lives in North Carolina, so don't expect her as a regular in the Pittsburgh location.) Space Bar is obviously LGBT+ friendly, but it's an everyone bar. OK, maybe not everyone: it will be more fun if you're interested in science fiction and fantasy, and don't upset the vibe. I'll be sure to visit the in-person location next time I'm in Pittsburgh.

The Starlight

The Aztec Portal - a riff on a Mezcal Old Fashioned

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Commerce Bar

4.4(81 reviews)

1.1 mi•East Liberty

Three of us stopped by on a Thursday night around 8:30pm and were able to get a table right away…read more It was pretty chill with only a few other parties there. The inside is dimly lit and has that gorgeous chandelier. There's bar seating, a few tables on the ground floor, and a few tables on a higher level. They have some snacks but we skipped those and went straight for the cocktails. The cocktails overall are excellent and I'll definitely be back!

I rly like the vibe, gets busy at night so should reserve ahead of time. Cool drink combos, nice…read morestaff, ambient date place : ). I love going to little speakeasies like this with my wife, glad there is one here in pittsburgh.

View of the bar from the back of the restaurant

Bar area

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Lefty's

4.0(75 reviews)

3.9 mi•North Side

One of the most authentic old school Pittsburgh natives and Steelers bars on the strip! The drinks…read moreare cheap, strong....and the bar is full of good vibes and great people. Not to mention, they offer semi-strong long islands for $4 all day, It's sort of a premixed concoction that's just okay in my opinion. Nothing to rave about...but enough to lure you in for price and continue to get you in for more libation. lol Lefty's is a nice and fun hangout spot for friends for sure.and a great way to get into the mix of Pittsburgh natives (people from the surrounding area). The bar is a pretty narrow space and gets packed pretty quickly, but it is a great space to watch sports and chat with people. There is not a lot of seating space as the space is relatively small, but it is still comfortable while standing. Although crowded, the bartenders are quick and efficient with drink orders. If only they sold food, this spot would be perfect. However, there are several shops and restaurants along the strip to grab a bite to eat. In all, cool little dive bar in the heart of the Strip District of Pittsburgh. Also a great vibe and place to meet up with friends for a few drinks or a pit stop while site seeing the downtown area. Stop by, get in and fit into the vibe of this place. It's fun and good times.

Found this place during the NFL draft! Dive bar, good drinks and very economical. Service is cool…read more After a certain time they card and do a safety check. Thursday was a mixed crowd, good music, and you can order food near by and bring it in. Friday evening, came the regulars. Which means those who don't prefer out of towners. So I'm good on Lefty's on Friday night. I need good energy around me always. TV's with the games, upstairs and downstairs seating area. Small patio. If you go, go early, when the old heads are there.

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Upstairs bar area

Cocktails From The Crypt

4.4(9 reviews)

3.3 mi•Downtown

We always love coming back to this Halloween pop up every year! This year it's in Marker Square…read moreupstairs in the old Barcadia and there's a speakeasy as well with different drinks! The drinks are very reasonably priced at $13 a cocktail and $6 a shot and the staff is lovely. The inside is well decorated and spooky. Definitely worth a stop if you like fun decorations and great drinks!

This appears to be a duplicate for the business but, I'll bite and write another review here…read more Spencer & his team do it again and again every year. This Halloween pop-up bar is hands down one of the best in the country. Themed, creepy, spooky, & ghoulish craft cocktails beyond your wildest imagination. Always spot on. Always delicious. And as always, a portion of sales are donated locally. Serving cocktails & the community. Bar staff and mixologists are some of the best in the business. Service is always stellar. Always. A lot of the drinks come in super fun themed cups & glasses. Don't be a D & steal them. This is a small business giving back.

Jeffery Doll-mer - Apple Cider, Pear, Wine, Lime, Brandy, Cinnamon - It comes in a doll head

Screaming Skull - Reposado Tequila, Lime, Passionfruit, Honey - Served in a SKULL!

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CFTC Old Fashioned - Old Grandad Bonded Whiskey, Pumpkin Spice, Bitters

Unspeakable

4.9(20 reviews)

0.8 mi•Lawrenceville

I hadn't been to Unspeakable in a while, so I decided to go have a cocktail. The ambiance is still…read morethe same which is nice. In addition to indoor seating on the first and second floor, they also have a fenced in patio outside for sitting. As we sat outside, we saw groups of people who could not figure out how to get into the speakeasy. Another thing that happened was that they closed early the night that I went because of the lack of customers. A group was trying to come in as we were leaving but we told them they were closing for the night. So be aware of that, if you're planning to go late night (past 11 pm). However, the drinks were amazing as always! They now added a couple of small bites so we tried the cucumbers. They were delicious and packed with flavor! Our drinks were great as always. They have even more options than the last time I was there which was nice! I still really enjoy this little space!

We've been here 4+ times now. Unspeakable has such an incredible vibe--cozy, intimate, and dimly…read morelit in a way that feels perfect for a date night or catching up with a close friend. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. The drinks are definitely crafted with care and have a lot of complexity, but with only two bartenders working, it took quite a while to get ours. Not the place to go if you want quick service or are grabbing a drink before another event. My biggest downside is the price point--most cocktails are around $17. They're good, but at that price I can really only justify having one. Note: They do not have food, just snacks like peanuts. Overall, amazing ambiance and well-made drinks, just expect slower service and a higher bill.

Upstairs fireplace

Violet desert

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Bob's Garage

3.8(90 reviews)

4.1 mi

I love Bob's Garage…read more How could you not be filled with joy when here? I love being surrounded by all the colorful lights and decorations. It brings out that kid feeling... all year long, not just during the holidays. Sure, it's just a little ol' bar but there's something kind of magical about it. I've been there for karaoke a few times, which I love. I wish that they were still selling food. Maybe they will again someday. It was nice to get a bite there before karaoke starts.

Fun times were had and karaoke was a blast! The staff is very friendly and help make the bar even…read moremore of a welcoming place. It's a cute little dive bar that is decorated year round to different themes, which I think is pretty neat. I definitely recommend going at 11pm or later if you'd like to find a place to sit, because it gets super crowded! My only complaint was that the bathroom was a bit funky and had no toilet paper...definitely could have been a lot worse though!

Side patio area

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Tom's Watch Bar

4.3(231 reviews)

3.6 mi•North Side

Was in town visiting the city and was staying within walking distance of Tom's. Came here for a…read morelate dinner. Nice sports bar atmosphere, although I wasn't there to watch anything. Big open space with tons of TVs. Food was very good. We had the fried pickles. They were slightly undercooked but not too bad. The ranch is fantastic! We had the chicken tenders and the fish and chips. Both were very tasty and good size portions. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was friendly and took care of us.

Stopped in on a Saturday, maybe 5:30. Was able to get street parking right outside. Hostess greeted…read moreus and seated us immediately. Waitress was prompt with a drink and app order, food came out quickly too. Everything was good. Wings could've been a little hotter, but they were really good. Good beer, selection, plenty of TVs all over the place, in a pretty large venue. I would definitely return when in the area. My only recommendation is if getting a salad, don't get the croutons if you like them crunchy. These seem to be the cornbread that's on the menu Slightly charred on the outside. Otherwise great meal.

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Hokah

5.0(6 reviews)

1.0 mi•Shadyside

We stopped by on Wednesday night around 10pm during their soft opening. We aren't hookah smokers…read morebut wanted to support a locally owned business, especially since they're taking over a space that has been vacant for years. They have coffee, tea, mocktails, and it's BYOB and we brought along some beers. The inside has a pretty big bar area, seating on a comfy couch, and some other chairs. There is also an outdoor patio in the back. The inside is moody without being too dark and has vibes reminiscent of a jazz bar. We talked with one of the owners, Max, and we chatted about all the work it took to revamp a space that had been vacant for years. Max was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about hookah and wants to turn his space in a community third space with lots of events. The staff was really nice and their grand opening is this weekend with live jazz. Wishing them success!!

Great clean environment to hang. Excellent addition to the neighborhood,…read more The hookahs are packed perfectly and last long time

Our beautiful outdoor patio.

Sit down and relax. We didn't get these couches for you to rush out.

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Gooski's

4.3(110 reviews)

1.3 mi•Polish Hill

Place is fucking sweet can't wait to go back, was recently in buffalo NY and tried the wings there…read moreand Gooski's wings blew that shit out the water.

Cheap beer. Nicotine…read moresmell. Light so red it's impossible to correct in post. Black tees n' jeans. What more do you want? This is a punky dive bar they way few still are.

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Wings

Jekyl & Hyde

4.1(72 reviews)

3.3 mi•South Side

Stumbled upon this place by accident and I'm so happy we decided to check it out. Horror is my…read morefavorite so when they had horror movies playing and life size replicas I was sold. Their drinks are awesome and pretty reasonably priced... we stopped in before we went to dinner but I wish I had more time to spend there.

This place needs Modelo big time and it be perfect. I had to go to this bar to get a tee shirt and…read morei did. Stayed for a beer which did not have modelo so i had something else i cant even remember. But i got on the jukebox and they had my favorite band of all time since i was 11 years old... Babes In Toyland!!! So i was excited. Its located in a cute part of whatever city its in. No food but lots of chit on the walks to look at. People are cool AF and we made sure we told them about modelo beer. Come check it out and get a shirt at least.

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Jenny S.

9 years ago

What a great, new restaurant in Pittsburgh! Tried this place out with my family and we were welcomed into the rustic/industrial space by a very friendly wait staff. They were very well trained and helpful throughout the entire meal. If a cool atmosphere and kind wait staff isn't enough to to get you in the door, then the food/drinks definitely will. For drinks, I had the watermelon soju and pear soju - they are both refreshing and on the sweeter side which I prefer. I also had a shooter of their cranberry cinnamon orange infused soju which was delicious and left a great aftertaste! For our meal, we started with two appetizers: the seafood kimchijeon which had bay scallops in it, and the pork mandu. As someone with a very low tolerance of spice, I'd usually say the kimchijeon was too spicy for me, however, it was so tasty I powered through a second "slice". The pork dumplings were crispy and very good - served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce. For the main course, I had the ahi tuna poke bowl with the sweet shoyu sauce. Very delicious and great quality tuna. I was lucky enough to steal a bite of the bulgolgi, which is a thinly sliced marinated beef tenderloin. The bulgolgi just melts in your mouth! Definitely getting that next time! I would absolutely recommend this great new restaurant to everyone in Pittsburgh! read more

Isabella C.

9 years ago

Best Korean food in Pittsburgh!! The bibambap was amazing, much better than any other restaurant bibambap I've had. The chicken katsu was also delicious, so crispy and warm. Also tried the sweet shoyu tuna poké, really good quality and flavor. They also have a great selection of drafts and drinks! Cool space and fun environment! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Tracy U.

9 years ago

Amazing food! Came in on a Saturday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. We ordered a variety of dishes, and all were fantastic! The dessert special was house-made cheesecake, and it was so fluffy and smooth! There's also a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and beer on tap. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Jenna L.

3 years ago

By far one of the best restaurants in the city. You can truly taste and feel how much every that works there cares about what they do. Service is great, drinks are great and the food is unmatched. read more

Allie S.

114

9 years ago

Awesome Korean fusion joint in Pittsburgh. From the food, to the drinks, to the atmosphere, everything is amazing. And you can't beat the price. I highly recommend anyone try this place out. read more

Melissa K.

4 years ago

This place is so fire. Their Korean fried chicken is absolutely to die for! Loved their cocktails also. Beautiful all around! Thanks for being here in Pittsburgh PA! read more

Earl H.

186

5 years ago

Made it to Soju for the first time, and it did not disappoint! The food and drinks were delicious, and the staff were amazing!

Olivia C.

9 years ago

Amazing food, great atmosphere, quick and welcoming staff. Everything I'd want in a restaurant! Incredible!

Gianna S.

2 years ago

I love this place so much! There's never been a time I was dissatisfied or had something I didn't like.

Shakeil F.

4 years ago

iitz poppin, iitz choppin, ya doin your soul a disservice if you walk by this joint without eating

Russell H.

3 years ago

absolute favorite...fantastic food, welcoming staff, delicious drinks

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