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    The Tap Room

    3.5 (94 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    chicken sandwich with mushrooms on sourdough and fries

    I was visiting from out of town and had been traveling all day. When I arrived at my hotel, I noticed that only a few places were open past 10 PM. That's when I found The Tap Room. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but that didn't bother me. It was a bit loud, but the atmosphere felt lively. The service was excellent--our server was very welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing! I highly recommend the chicken sandwich; it came with mushrooms and a generous portion of fries. Overall, I think this place is great and would recommend it to travelers and anyone looking for a great meal.

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    Lynnann W.

    It looks like you're walking in to an old London pub. It's quiet, private, with the best service possible. Ron is the primary waiter and should really be hired as Pittsburgh's premier Docent because he gives the absolute best advice of where to go in the city for anything! The food is perfect for where you are. Super delicious, giant chicken Caesar salad, burgers, sandwiches, gumbo and so on. The pours of wine were generous and there is a TV to cheer on Pittsburgh's Champion teams or follow news. Very glad it's reopened post-pandemic protocols, it's like stepping back in time. Be sure to ask for Ron!

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    Nathan M.

    I would give the cheese curds a go to menu item we always get these when we stop in. The service is so much fun to interact with and always love stopping in. If you are near the William Penn don't forget this hidden gem in the back behind the lobby it is one of best bar atmospheres you will get in a hotel.

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    The Tap Room is little hidden gem at the William Penn hotel. I ate lunch there more than once during my stay. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I had the Caesar Salad (with actual anchovies) and the Aveline Salad with Salmon - both were excellent. The atmosphere during lunch lead me to believe it was a local option for people working downtown. The night of the hockey game, it was packed with supporters and very lively. A nice "pub" experience. Highly recommend.

    Kathy G.

    I thought this was a great choice for a quick bite. Reminds me of an English pub...I loved the Gumbo, was feeling a little stuffed up, but not anymore! The gumbo is hot hot hot!! Hot and Fantastic!!

    Beer on tap
    Alan S.

    A pretty decent bar considering that's in the basement of a hotel. Multiple TVs, decent selection on tap. The place was surprisingly hopping, considering how expensive it is. though I imagine the only people who actually come here are people staying at the hotel.

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    Mia S.

    This restaurant bar is inside the Omni Penn hotel. A place you can grab a bite to eat. They are open until 2am. They cater mostly to the hotels' patrons but also non-patrons as well. It's more like a pub than a bar, but they can make you any cocktail you request. They have a wine list on their menu and if course beer in tap, and burgers and local favorites.

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    We waiting for 20 minutes for service only to have to go to the bar and get served the wrong drinks.

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    Busy, bussinn' delicious. Sometimes a fancy drink make me a happy lady. Other times it's an angus reserve burger and fries

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    Great food and fast service when busy. Meals had great portions. Wish there were more seats in restaurant.

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    Really good burger and decent fries. The beer selection s pretty good but not huge (9 premium taps). Service is good.

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    Food is disgusting, overpriced. Drinks way overpriced as well. Waiting staff rude and lazy. Will never come here again.

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    This is my go to place when in Pittsburgh, primarily because I stay at the Omni and the restaurant is located in the building.

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