This is located inside the historic William Penn Omni hotel where I was staying for an event. It just so happened to coincide with downtown Pittsburgh's St Patty Day celebration, so instead of venturing out on a Saturday for lunch and competing with crowds, I stayed at the hotel and wanted to bring food to my room for some peace and quiet. Things were a little hectic as it was busy for the celebration so it took me some time to figure out where to sit (it was open seating) and then to be served (the table next to me fortunately sent the waitress my way when they got their check). All in all, despite the craziness, the waitress was very nice and once I placed my order it came out fast. I took it to my room. I ordered the OWP Club, without tomato. For your side you have some choices .. fries, sweet potato fries, chips, salad, etc. I chose sweet potato fries. They were very good! My club was average but a nice hearty size and I really enjoyed the bread. Overall, average tap room look and menu and food quality. Not a place I would say "oh my gosh you need to go there!" But not a place I would advise against either. Just your average tap room in a not so average place! read more

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Located inside the William Penn Omni hotel, a quaint little bar area that has plenty of TV's and tables along with a bar area. It's not overly huge, but very good space that is comfortable and convenient if staying at the hotel. Super cool decor! They do offer food - we didn't order but saw some terrific dishes being delivered to nearby tables. We did order drinks. Had a Lemon Drop martini, Manhattans, and a Sidecar. All were delicious. They have a full bar so lots to pick from. The service was great!!!! Very attentive and quick with the drinks. Very nice spot to perch. read more

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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. read more

The Tap Room - chicken sandwich with mushrooms on sourdough and fries - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Staying at the Omni and came in for a snack after a long day of traveling. Ron and Cindy are an absolute delight!! Service A++++ Food A Ambiance A old gorgeous wood work and such a nice vibe watching downtown read more

Stopped in for a quick drink and a small bite to eat. Chris was very good and service was excellent. Chicken nachos are very good, a little on the large side for the two of us but good. Tight and loud on a Friday night and just what we were looking for. Lemon drop martini was good, a little slow but it's Friday night so we didn't mind. read more

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. read more

The Tap Room - Cheese curds - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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! read more

The Tap Room - Pittsburgh Penguins Pride! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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

Came in for a drink and when it arrived it had no alcohol in it.....not even the slightest hint of alcohol. Typically I am pretty fair guy around this stuff and would have let it be after letting the server know. Once I told her she yelled at me that she saw the bartender fill the cup "half full" with liquor. Her temperament is honestly the reason I am writing this review. TLDR: terrible customer service and only went for a single drink. read more

Felt like a small pub in England. Food was delicious, especially the wings. The hours they claim to be open are a little confusing on the hotel website read more

I would not recommend this restaurant. I regretted eating there as I waited over 45 minutes for my fish and chips order. The food was very expensive and OK at best with the fries being cold. I normally do not leave a negative review but this experience was the worst restaurant experience that I ever had l. The waiter was very professional and the manager was very helpful but the wait time, high prices, and cold fries made for a disappointing dinner. read more

We enjoyed our time at the taproom while we were visiting Pittsburgh one summer. We love exploring local bars and restaurants yeah I've decided to try here. Got a couple cold beers awesome good burgers and I really enjoyed our time read more

Food was good, but service was lacking. We stayed at the hotel and was given multiple drink coupons for our stay when we checked in. My husband wanted to watch the basketball game and grab some food and drinks, but stated he was not acknowledged by any of the staff working there so decided to just order and we can just eat in our room. He said it took a while to get someone to place an order to go. It's unfortunate since we wanted to enjoy our time there. Not sure if it's due to being short staffed. read more

We came here in the evening as they were about to close (which was not that late BTW). The interior of the bar is not that large, but the lighting is bright and has some high top tables. The selection of beers was decent, but I ended up getting a cocktail. they also have a unique "Beer Cocktail" section, but none of them jumped out at me. Our server was quick to get our drink order, but slow to deliver. To her credit, she seemed to be the only one serving people in the entire place. Not sure if someone called in sick, or if they let someone go home early since it was getting close to closing time. Anyhow, the cocktail was strong and good, but again, they process of getting our tabs was slow right at closing. read more

This place is a hidden gem in downtown. It doesn't have its own website and the menu has to be found on William Penn's website. It is also easy to miss when walking on Grant. Despite all this they serve some great food for lunch and dinner. I will say that even the sandwiches here are very pricey, but for the high price tag you get some of the best quality bar type food around. I have had several things here, but my favorites are the Hogs Pond burger and the fish and chips. The flavor of the burger, bacon, and avocado mayo taste amazing together. I'm not sure what blend they use, but the beef is very juicy as flavorful. It has also been cooked to a perfect medium rare each time I have ordered it. The smokehouse burger is also a great option. The fish and chips are my other favorite, mainly because you can tell they are hand breaded which makes a big difference. The batter is flavorful enough that it provides a great exterior, but not so thick that it overwhelms the fish. If you are looking for a cheap lunch, there are other options, but if you want a delicious meal I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

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. read more

The Tap Room - the bar and tables - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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!! read more

The Tap Room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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. read more

The Tap Room - Beer on tap - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Not happy may just be my last time at the taproom! Use to be my favorite but since they took off ALL the favorite items on the menu it's kind of a waste of time. No cobb salad, chill, fish sandwich and others. If I want a freaking burger I can get it anywhere! Shame on you Taproom. Food is just fair especially since we spend or use to spend hundreds of dollars a month there l! Sad it's gone read more

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. read more

The Tap Room - About last night... the Mai Tai - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Overall, an okay experience. In my multiple times at the William Penn, I've never been to the Tap Room, but I've always heard about how great their burgers are. Went to the Tap Room with a group of 4 before a night out. The atmosphere is like an old school pub, but I feel like they could do more with it. We sat ourselves and placed our drink order. I liked the fact that they had 2 different pour sizes for glasses of wine, but their beer selection was pretty basic. A friend ordered a Moscow mule, and it was pretty bad... like order-a-new-drink bad. We settled on nachos to start with; instead of tortilla chips, they use housemade chips which was an nice twist on the traditional appetizer. The boys decided on burgers while the girls got salads. In retrospect I probably should have gotten a burger since my salad was drenched in dressing, and I've always heard good things about the Tap Rooms burgers. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. I would stop back to the Tap Room in the future, but I wouldn't necessarily seek it out. read more

The Tap Room - Nachos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Good place for an afternoon cocktail and appetizer. The place is located in Omni Penn Hotel. I liked the place and appetizers. Try baked oysters - yummy. read more

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Came for lunch meeting and the food knocked me off my feet. The salmon sandwich was absolutely the tastiest salmon sandwich I have ever tasted in my life, and I have been some places. The service was excellent, and i appreciated the servers attentiveness and timing being it was lunch, and we see downtown. I highly recommend this place for a nice lunch meeting; the pricing was reasonable, and it's the Omni at large, so you can never go wrong. read more

I came here once before, and the food was good. The pretzels were delicious. My drafter review was at 4 stars, but I made no note on what I ordered... Anyway, I came here again last night and had the French dip and it was amazing... I have to make a note of that, because when I'm coming here I will order that again. It was SO good. #notsharing I also had a glass of mellow to celebrate a late friend's birthday, and it was a really good one. The waitress was really nice as well as our company of five. I am so glad this restaurant is here. read more

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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. I have had pretty much had everything on their menu. And I recommend their salads and burgers and nachos. It's a good place to hang out for happy hour or a casual hangout with co-workers. It has a pub/divey vibe. Thee food and drinks are great!! read more

The best cheeseburger in downtown Pittsburgh and LOVE their homemade chips. The chips are wonderfully crisp and seasoned to perfection. Today in my visit I ordered a reuben and homemade chips. The reuben was delicious and flavorful! YUM!! If you are downtown, stop into the Tap Room for lunch and you won't be disappointed! read more

The Tap Room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tucked away in the Omni, I was pleasantly surprised. I opted for the lobster mac n' cheese. It was real good! Essentially, this is Omni's version of pub food (read: not too cheap, but fun twist on classic pub food). The beer selection was good with some nice microbrews. My only knock was the service wasn't the fastest, but I didn't mind with all of the games on tv and good beer. read more

I must say. Being from out of town may have clouded my judgment but Ron has taken care of me today. Sure the price is a bit pricey here but I appreciate the hospitality and just being able to offer me things or recommend good dishes and is on point with the honesty of portion sizes. I enjoyed his friendliness and just checking in with me to make sure I didn't need anything. It feels good to get that type of service. So first thing first. I ordered a ceasar salad. Ron was honest with me and he just accommodated me . I love extra ceasar slaad and he gave me extra and real anchovies on top. I also got he prosecco and he brought it out in a timely manner. Overall I enjoyed the salad a lot. The staff was very friendly. My food was good. Its pretty hard to mess up salad. Lol. read more

I got the steak salad for lunch, it was fantastic! I asked for my steak done medium, and I was cooked exactly how I liked. I thought the flavor of the dressing on the salad was good and complimented the steak well. We were in a bit of a rush and our server was very good about being quick. The service was great. read more

Probably the most mundane of the William Penn's food and drink venues, and bearing in mind it's a single kitchen for all of them and for room service, it's a decent version of the bar-and-burger hotel-style TGIF experience. It's a bit tucked away so it's possible it will have seats available when other things in the area are full, and it was open pretty late (2 am I think) when a lot of the other area bars had shut down hours earlier on a weeknight. It is hotel-pricey, though, so I can't give it the full endorsement of four stars. The Terrace Room and Speakeasy are a bit more unique if you have to make a choice of one during a shorter visit to the hotel, although the Tap Room is much better for a "meetup" with people coming from multiple locations and converging at asynchronous times. read more

I was slightly skeptic about this place when I walked in, largely because of the small dining room. However, I ended up really enjoying my time here, and I will be back to try the rest of the entrees. The staff (at least our waitress) was polite, professional, and accommodating. The dining room is small, but quant and lively. While I enjoyed the experience, I didn't love my entree. I tried the rib tacos, which weren't as great as I thought they'd be. Although they looked very appealing, the pico de gallo they used didn't work and detracted from the taste. Also, they were slightly dry and tough. To be fair, I still enjoyed them, but they could have been better. Also, it took some time to get our food. I would say about 25 minutes from order. On a side note, I'm surprised by how late they stay open. read more

The Tap Room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I am staying in the hotel, so this was very convenient. Menu has good variety, nice atmosphere, a little loud when full of people which was fine for me. The calamari was super fresh and very tender. read more

The Tap Room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

I ate here twice over three days in Pittsburgh. The wait staff is superb and friendly. I got the smoked salmon BLT with fries both times. It was delicious! Great flavor. It was a little messy but that's ok! Every bite was delicious! The prices are very reasonable for a downtown Pittsburgh eatery. read more

The Tap Room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Taproom is the second bar located in our hotel. Not as fancy, but it gets the job done. While the ambiance and decor can be found downstairs, this is a no frills sports bar. They served us our beers, poured our shots, and let us watch some highlights until last call. I'd recommend as a place to start before you go out, or if you need a last drink once you're back at the hotel. read more

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

I think they're having some growing pains or at the very least, staffing changes. Wonderful waitstaff. She was an absolute gem - very friendly and fun. Food was pretty good but had some snafus and it took almost an hour for us to get our meals. We had three steak and frites and the short rib sandwich. All good. We also had several desserts (apple crisp, chocolate lava cake and an almond cake) - we enjoyed them all! Somewhat average, but good. And, much wine and beer. :) read more

Ordered the Prime Grind burger, best burger I've ever had. Also ordered the kettle chips, sooooo good! I'm staying at the Omni and I will be eating here every day I'm in town! read more