If you're looking for something fun and totally different in Pittsburgh, you have to check out Space Bar. Such a unique spot. The whole space-themed concept makes it feel like an experience, not just a night out. The vibes are fun, a little quirky, and perfect if you want something outside the usual bar scene. The drinks are delicious, creative, and honestly just as cool to look at as they are to drink. Definitely one of those places I'd go back to again. If you're in Pittsburgh and want something memorable, this is it. read more

Space Bar - The inside of the lounge - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We I finally made it here after trying to go for a while and just letting time get away from us. We made reservations for two and went on a Friday night. When we walked in, the host greeted us right away, asked for our name, and seated us pretty quickly. There were actually a good amount of open seats, so I am not sure reservations were completely necessary, but it was still nice to have one. I honestly expected the inside to feel more extravagant and space themed, almost like an outer space vibe with more visual elements and atmosphere. I was hoping for something more immersive and futuristic. It was still cool overall, just not quite as visually dramatic as I imagined. We ordered an espresso martini and the Kiwi Nova. I really enjoyed my drink, especially after talking with the host who explained that they use scientific processes for their cocktails along with fresh purées and fresh ingredients. That is something I really appreciate because I am not a fan of drinks made with a lot of simple syrup or fake additives. He loved his espresso martini and said it was one of the best he has had. My drink was definitely on the sweeter side and I feel like too much of it might lead to a hangover, but it was still really good. Our server was attentive at first, but later on we ended up waiting a while to order another round. After sitting for a bit, we decided to order through the hostess instead and she got us taken care of right away. Overall, it was a cool experience mainly for the drinks. The cocktails were definitely the highlight. Service was okay, and I am not sure if we will return, but I am glad we finally got to check it out. read more

Space Bar - kiwi nova and espresso martini - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Super eclectic place. Loved the vibe and our server was fantastic. The drinks are also out of this world read more

Space Bar - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Popped in here on a Sunday evening before dinner. It has a cute interior setup. I went with their twist of an espresso martini.. the rum in it made all the difference, along with the other ingredients. Staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Space Bar - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was meh. This was our first time here...and visiting Pittsburgh. The server could have explained more about the different drinks or gave a recommendation. She was more concerned about just starting a tab. Did the decor was very nice and the drinks were good. read more

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Yeah, it's a novelty, but the drinks....are good! Staff was attentive, friendly, and happy to help conquer their very diverse menu of cocktails. I'm admittedly a simple guy (gin and tonic) but figured I'd go for it and get a drink off the menu - the Fifth Element was FANTASTIC. Yeah it came in a fun glass, and had dry ice below - but the main thing is the drink was delicious (and strong). I'd love to come back here before another show - just FYI you really should make reservations, I saw a bunch of people being turned away because the tables were already reserved. We had a great time! read more

Five of us got tickets to Space Bar's Valentine's Day cocktail experience! The three drinks are meant to mimic a meal but with cocktails! They were all delicious and I appreciate the advanced cocktail techniques used. read more

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This place was cool, but it was way smaller and more tame than I expected. with how much it's hyped up I was expecting more. The drinks were good and they were cool, but I didn't think the flavor profile for the one I had really matched the super detailed description. I had the rainbow road, and it definitely just gave chocolate no other flavors pulled through. (And Im not an Emile Im a Remy, I taste everything). I really loved that they put a lot of thought into crafting the cocktails, but i felt very let down by the one I got. We also got sat in a really awkward spot of the bar, which made it hard to really enjoy the experience (we got sat at tiny 3 seat near the door) Other than that the service was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. I just...if Im in the mood to try something cool and crazy, I want it to be hype, not super chill, low music, tiny space, i would have went on a weekday instead. It's definitely an experience and I would recommend going, just expect more of a relaxed environment and a smaller space read more

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I am not what you would call a bar person. I haven't really been into the bar scene since just after I turned 21, which was over 20 years ago. However, I have been to this spot several times now since discovering them at a recent mocktail event. There I learned that they not only have a whole bunch of fun, space themed cocktails with special effects like dry ice, they have a dedicated nonalcoholic menu as well with a bunch of NA options. I stopped drinking alcohol earlier this year due to a brain injury and the inclusivity of this brings me so much joy. The space is a really cool lounge vibe. Groups of people from across the age spectrum seem to come here. There are lounge tables that can seat several people, high tops that seat two and a bar. The staff, from host to servers to the owner who is hands-on and frequently stop by to chat, are all so incredibly nice and welcoming. I have yet to have a drink that disappointed me. From the NA menu, the Tartooine Sour is the star but you can't go wrong. read more

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I was looking for a unique bar and I found it! This place was super fun. It was pretty empty but it was a Wednesday so that's to be expected. They had a lot of interesting drinks. I got the 'Kiwi Nova' and my husband got the 'Darth Vapor'. It smoked and it was really cool. He really enjoyed that drink and I really enjoyed mine. They had a decent amount of seating, we sat at a hightop. All the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend for a good time. read more

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It wouldn't be winter without a trip to my favorite out of this world bar. This year's seasonal pop-up theme "Snowglobe" changed the bar into a winter wonderland. The bartenders are masterfully skilled in the art of gastronomy. My wife and I tried their two seasonal drinks, the Spiced Pearseus and Nebula Noir. Highly recommend both!!! Nebula provided earthiness with the smooth finish of the Angel's Envy (a terrific bourbon in itself). The Pearseus had a wonderful natural pear flavor with the bright citrus complemented by the sweet orange, black tea and vanilla foam topper. I may miss their amazing New Years celebration, but every time I'm there, Space Bar always transports me in time and space. read more

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Jessica was amazing, super friendly, attentive, and really went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. She was very accommodating and helped us pick some cool looking drinks. Everything came out perfect and the vibe was on point. We'll definitely be coming back for her and the drinks! read more

I have been going here since i turned 47 and I love every moment of it. Me and my husband feel welcomed in the LGBTQIA+ environment with GREAT food. the waiters are so kind and i can chat with them for hours. Never have touched a drop of water in this place, woo we some party animals (*°°*) read more

4.5 stars. Space Bar is a spaced-themed molecular-mixology bar that serves a rotating selection of alcoholic beverages (e.g., cocktails, beers, wines, ciders, and liquors), non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., cocktails, beers, and sodas), and some foods (e.g., snack mix, chips and salsa, and cheeses). Please see my attached photos for the menu in February 2025. My husband and I visited this bar one time. We had no reservation, but you can make one. The owner met us at the front door, seated us at a comfortable table, and made friendly conversation when she later checked in with us. The space-themed interior design created an "out of this world" atmosphere. We ordered two drinks through our phone, and minutes later our server brought the drinks to us. Later she brought our bill to us for payment. The Skywatcher drink cost $15, and it consisted of Haku vodka, Giffard strawberry, yogurt soju, hibiscus cordial, lime, tea, and strawberry popping boba. It came with one piece of Hi-Chew candy. I enjoyed the fruity flavors. The Starship cost $16, and it contained gin, lime, pomelo, grapefruit, lemon, orange, hibiscus, dandelion root, gentian root, lemongrass, rosemary, cardamon, allspice, clove, and cinchona bark. Its dry ice and a flashing light looked fun. Space Bar's website lists some events such as astronomy, karaoke, costume nights, bingo, trivia, book clubs, comedy, and movies. read more

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Really far out bar! The owners are really knowledgeable and super friendly. The space design is awesome! We ordered a few of the drinks and they tasted great. They always have new drinks so it's a new experience each time. read more

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Funky little stop for drinks. The titles are cute puns and the bartender greeted us asking to see "Human Identification" cute. He also volunteered to make drinks to accommodate any variations we were interested in. Impressed with the effect of the dry ice. A little more pricey for cocktails but something different for sure. Very clean and unique place with great, friendly staff. read more

Best cocktail with awesome presentation!! awesome vibe and very attentive staff!!!! Highly recommend to visit The Space Bar in Market Square!! read more

I love Space Bar! The vibe is so cool and so different from anywhere else in the city. The staff is lovely and I have an amazing time every time This trip I tried the Falling Whale and Kiwi Nova and both were amazing. All the flavors went together impeccably! I know I will be back soon! read more

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Go sit down and have a drink. Incredible environment, relaxing energy, sitting down and having a drink after a long day. The owners are incredible and beyond passionate about their business. Worth a visit read more

My BFF and I spent a long weekend in Pittsburgh while coming to town for a concert. Space Bar was a short walk from our hotel and it was such a delight! The cocktails are all very interactive (whether it's glassware, dry ice, changeable lights, smoke, etc) and oh-so tasty! We had 2 rounds here before walking to a nearby spot for dinner. For my first drink I ordered the Li Shen's Bazaar Pho and it came out like a little miso soup which was so fun. It tasted slightly savory, but was nice and cold and had a basil/cilantro jelly snack that was incredibly refreshing. My friend ordered the Radio Galaxy as her first beverage- it was served in such a cool glass and had a very delicious whipped cream topping. For our second round I decided to stick with gin and got the Tart-ooine Sour that came with a changeable light underneath the glass (the neon, slime green was my favorite out of the colors, so I kept it that way) and it was so good I had to stop myself from drinking it too fast. My friend got The Fifth Ele-mint as her second drink and the cucumber and mint made it so invigorating. It was a little spectacle to behold with the dry ice bubbling out underneath the glass. We sat at the bar while we were there and both bartenders working were friendly, kind, and not pushy about ordering. They asked if we had ever been in before and explained the menu/the preparation behind the drinks to us before ordering. It is a really cool spot in downtown Pittsburgh that has a lot of other great spots within walking distance, so you can pop in for one or 2 drinks along the way to or from somewhere else. I definitely recommend stopping in for a creative cocktail if you're visiting the area! read more

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Super friendly bar tenders. Cool drinks. Space vibe. If you're looking for an out of this world experience come here. Didn't try the food, don't even know if they serve any but drinks were cool AF! read more

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Fun! Their cocktails were so far above my expectations. They make most things in house like syrups, infused vodka and tequila, and purées. Everything tasted very fresh and drinks were well balanced. Hand crafted drinks run upwards of $15 but in my opinion, are with it. Service from Eva was top notch. Location makes this place easy to access and there are tons of other restaurants and bars to stop nearby. read more

Great cocktails. Great servers. I love the theatrics of these ding dang drinks! I love feeling like I am hurling through space on the Enterprise while sipping high caliber beverages. I hope they do more events and themed nights. read more

What a neat space! Decked out with lights and space themed drinks, a great indoor-outdoor bar. Reasonably priced drinks and I appreciate they have them listed in order of sweetness or also Insta-friendly and other categories. Great service and just all around fun! The managers were also super responsive and helpful when I accidentally left my purse - so grateful for their response!!! I'll always recommend Space Bar! read more

Space Bar - Fun space-y drinks! - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been to Space Bar a lot of times and every time I've been there it is amazing. First of all the drinks are incredible. Carefully crafted and beautiful. I love their focus on unique flavors and innovative techniques. Dale and crew are such great people and make everyone feel welcomed! This is by far my favorite bar in Pittsburgh and I always look forward to going and trying out their new seasonal drinks... and their staple cocktails too! read more

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This place is crazy next level, been to tons of bars around the country in Miami, New York, LA, Chicago and Vegas and the drinks here compete with all of them if not better, the service was amazing and the owner is a treat! Couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Space Bar - Espresso Mars-tini - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went to Pittsburgh for the weekend. Spent a good amount of our evening at the bar bartender was excellent. Very friendly professional consistent with the drinks explained everything I even bought a T-shirt 100% would go back atmosphere was very nice too clean nice seating. Five star all the way read more

This is a super cool themed bar, I love the moon lights above the bar counter! I had the Kiwi Nova and the fifth element. The kiwi nova was pretty good. The server was great at helping you figure out what drink you wanted. read more

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I was a little worried from the concept of a space-themed bar that this place was going to be a bit too kitschy, or that they would serve overly sweet cocktails, but they have surprisingly good and unique cocktails. It's located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh right by Market Square. When you walk in, you immediately feel "transported" into space and the hostess welcomes you in. The ambiance and decor certainly fits into the theme, lights that look like moons, etc. We sat at the bar and took a look at the menu, noticing that their cocktails were helpfully organized into different categories. I started with the Tart-ooine Sour. It comes in a glass that comes lit up with a green light. It was easy to drink and smooth, but it honestly didn't blow my mind. My boyfriend's cocktail was The Fifth Ele-mint which had quite the presentation since it's served over dry ice. We both felt it had more of a cucumber flavor than a mint flavor as the name implies. We were about to finish up, but since the menu looked so interesting, we decided to order one more drink. We got the Kali Chile cocktail, one that stood out to me from the start - ingredients like green chile vodka, kalamansi, banana, orange, coconut milk. It also had a fun presentation and was served in an astronaut glass. I really loved this drink! I thought the flavor was very unique since it had a hint of spice but was also fruity, and it overall tasted delicious. Next time, I'm curious to try more of their experimental cocktails like Lil Shen's Bazaar Pho, something that has the flavor profile of pho... intriguing! In the end, this bar won me over with its more interesting experimental cocktails. The bartender Arum helped us and he was great! read more

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Space bar is an outer space cantina with galactic inspired beverages. Super cool vibe!!! Love the tv screens that look like windows to the outside world. Their soft round captains chairs are very comfortable. And the music choice is modern but relaxing. Great job on the design!!! It's an easy place to ponder current space expeditions and stories that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. The drinks are all unique and use gastronomy techniques to elevate the experience. Fun place... good drinks... will be back soon. read more

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I've been to Space Bar a handful of times. Overall, I can count on the drinks being innovative and fun. Pittsburgh is really lacking true craft cocktail lounges in my opinion and I feel that Space has earned a spot on the craft list in PGH. The staff has always been willing to explain any ingredient I've asked about. My last visit I ordered the Yoda's Tea and I was blown away by the flavors, complexity, and presentation. Sometimes the drinks here while they are delicious, lack booze for the price. That was not the case with this experimental cocktail. It truly was a one of a kind experience! read more

Space Bar - The Mousse is meant to be dipped into the "Tea" and sipped - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I generally never review a place. This place was top notch very cool drinks. Give it a try! read more

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One of the best bars in Pittsburgh! All of the drinks are carefully thought out and hand-crafted. The service is wonderful--Elizabeth explained the menu and the space so well. The space transports you to a different world; when we left, I had forgotten what the surrounding area even looked like. If you enjoy a truly well-crafted drink, this is the place to go. read more

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Wow! I love it here so much. Seriously the type of place you'd see in NYC London or Chicago. Decor is sophisticated and on point. It really feels like being in a spaceship. Staff is super cool. Drinks, heck yeah!!! Perfection. read more

This place has been opened less than a year in downtown Pittsburgh and it's a great add-in to the area. It's a fun theme. Creative and very tasty drinks. Only a handful of options for food. More like cheese boards and snacks so keep than in mind but if you want to try new and unique drinks. Definitely give this place a try read more

Space Bar - Bar area - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love the concept of Space Bar and the drinks are all really unique and delicious. The NA drink I had was good too - I loved the pineapple foam. I would say that the drinks are excellent and the service was great, but the ambiance needs some work. I think the concept is there, but it could be a bit nicer considering how expensive the drinks. I would recommend different furniture, a better layout, dimmer lighting and some mood music! read more

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Great small little place. Drinks were well designed and presented in an eclectic way. Tasted really good and service was great! read more

Enjoyed a few cocktails before heading to dinner in Market Square, love the overall vibe! read more

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Great cocktails, very creative names! Great bartenders and an awesome mixologist. It really feels like you are on a space station in outer space having cocktails in space. read more

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For all the mixology snobs out there out there, don't make the mistake of overlooking this place as a photo-op experience. Yes, the drinks LOOK amazing, but they also TASTE amazing. The Space Bar fantastically offers some quality molecular mixology. As of now the food options are relatively limited, but staff told us there are plans to expand the menu soon. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with. Perhaps some freeze-dried options for our fellow astronauts? read more

Space Bar - The Fifth Ele-mint - Lounges Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania