Made my first visit to The Village TapHouse on a Wednesday evening this past August. I love any…read morekind of Bingo, and I saw on Facebook they were holding their monthly Bar Bingo on this night. So, I made my way on over. The Village TapHouse is located in the South Hills Village Mall area, but a little up the road from the actual mall. It is tucked away in the rear of the building located on the corner of Washington Road and North Highland Road. The business that is visible from the main intersection is Clubhouse Cards. If you follow North Highland past this entrance off of Washington, The Village TapHouse will be on your right. There is some limited parking right in front of the entrance. However, since there are a lot of other businesses around here, you can find other parking across the street or before the actual entrance, regardless of which direction. I had no issue getting a spot right across the street, and making the short walk over. I arrived that evening around 7:00 PM, as that is when the Bingo was slated to start. There were a good amount of people attending the event, as the indoor main dining area was pretty much full when I arrived! No issue for me though, as I was by myself. So, I found a seat at the bar. There were several other patrons sitting at the bar, but it was not shoulder-to-shoulder or anything like that. There is also some patio seating, but I do not believe the Bingo was heard out in that area. Once situated, I went up to buy my Bingo cards from the two hosts. They were set up in the main dining room, but were using microphones. I had no issue hearing them all night long from the bar. It was $10 for a pack of 3 cards, and I purchased 2 packs. They also had daubers for sale, but I brought my own to use. I waited around for the games to start once I bought my cards, which ended up being around 7:30 PM. It was also Pajama-themed Bingo, which I was unaware of until I arrived. This allowed you for a special perk for one of the games. I am not sure if they always do this, but I would advise participating in whatever theme is advertised to get the most out of your experience. There were a few bartenders serving this evening. The lady who waited on me was prompt and friendly the whole night. I started off with a pint of FireWistle Red. It was a solid red beer, and served as a nice sipper for my evening. As the Bingo went on, I decided to put in a food order. I ordered a Half Dozen Wings in the Chicken and Waffles Wet Rub. I thought this was a unique flavor, so I wanted to give it a try. I enjoyed the taste of these! They were split wings, but overall the size was serviceable. The plate also had several pieces of celery and ranch dressing to accompany the wings. The food here was fairly priced. For my 6 wings and beer pint, the total was around $15. It seemed from the menu that the majority of entrees were $15 or under, which I believe is a great deal. Overall, no complaints in terms of prices or value. I ended up staying here for nearly three hours in order to finish the Bingo games. So, I had plenty of time to take in the atmosphere. I enjoyed the people, staff, and the overall vibe of the place. The patrons were friendly, and the staff seem to recognize their regulars while having meaningful conversation. Plus, the Bingo games brought some fun and entertainment to the night overall. This first visit of mine to The Village TapHouse was a positive one. Very much enjoyed the people, atmosphere, food, and fun Bingo activities. I cannot believe with how close I live to here that it took me this long to give it a try. Now I am happy to know there is a spot like this practically in my backyard. I have seen on Facebook that they also have Trivia Nights, so that is something I want to check out in the future. Even though I did not win Bingo this time, it will not stop me from coming back and trying again. I would recommend stopping here for a meal, or a fun night of entertainment, if you find yourself in the South Hills Village area of town.

I love a good tap house. You can have delicious bites and…read moresample the taps. Especially a good day drink option.

I was there on a Wednesday for their wing special, I had been before and the wings were overcooked…read moreand dry. I thought I would give it a 2nd chance, but no change. The small wings were completely overcooked and the skin was very hard, it almost shattered. I eat many wings at many places and these were not very good. Maybe people don't complain because they are 69¢ each. I would rather pay a little more and have something enjoyable. It wouldn't take much effort to cook them properly, most other places do. The night I was there, service was terrible. One bartender taking food and drink orders, putting it in the computer, picking up food, washing glasses, delivering food. On top of this my order was incorrect., twice! I was hoping my small neighborhood place would be a frequent place to visit, but it failed twice in a row.

Great appetizers and wraps! Best bartending crew around! Ask about their Daily Specials.read more

Absolutely amazing. The double smash burger i ordered brought tears to my eyes. The service was…read moreaverage, but the food and cool-ish atmosphere makes up for it. This restaurant 100% deserves a Michelin star. If youre hungry and around this burger joint/bar, definitely dont miss out! The burger is not in the picture because i ate it within the first 2 mins of me having it

The food here is standard bar fare. They have some vegan options, which is always appreciated. On…read moremy last visit, I ordered the impossible burger but they had run out. Instead, the chef offered to make a lentil patty. It was decent, but not spectacular. The fried pretzel logs were really good.

So I don't want to bash this place too much cause we where rushing to get to a show and could only…read moreorder salads and soup but even that was enough for me to know, this place ain't special. Nice waiter, but it took 30 minutes from when we arrived for us to be seated, order our drinks, and get them (this took the longest). The food was meh. I guess I just had higher expectations. My 'veg' soup was actually a bean soup and had zero condiment...no chz, no crouton, no herb thing...just soup. My dates French onion had two slightly melted slices of cheese...no dark brown coloring on the cheese. This would be an execution problem. My salad had 4 ingredients- greens, squash, nuts and blue cheese...I've seen more complexity and flavor from a eatnpark salad bar. We wanted to order oysters with trout row but was told they were out of the caviar. I will say, the two cocktails we received were very tasty. Enough to bump this from a 2 experience to a 3 . I would definitely go back for drinks and maybe some apps but I'm nervous about the main dishes being underwhelming...we'll see, maybe one day The ambience and views are impressive. Not great service, and not great dishes leave me thinkings even the entrées are gonna be a let down. Sorry

We stopped by on a whim for an after dinner drink last Wednesday evening. We asked for a table…read moresince the bar didn't have enough seats for all four of us and were told the tables were for people eating food but we could sit in the lounge area that's the area to the right of the bar. We were told we had to go up to the bar to order but someone from the bar came and took our orders. The person who carded made a big deal about carding us and would remark on our ages which was kind of weird. We got our drinks and while they were on the pricey side, they were pretty good. The lounge area has a nice fireplace which was cozy.

We rented out the back room for a little birthday celebration and could not recommend it more! The…read morebooking process was super easy, and I was able to choose some speciality drinks for a custom menu. The private room rental also included our own bartender, so we really don't have to leave the room at all! We pre-ordered some shared dips for the group, and then everyone was able to start a tab for any additional food or drinks. While we kept it pretty basic, they offered a lot of add-ons like decorations or a photo backdrop. I would 100% book an event here again! Especially for a group with kids, it was so nice to not have to worry about anything and having the kids confined to a single area, without having to worry about bothering others.

I went to have the special martini!! The Samoa. It was SO good!!!! Also with a friend that got a…read morebanana cream pie martini! It was also delicious!! This place really has the martini down! We got an order of poutine to share which was also amazing. The prices were also great. I will be back.

We've come here numerous times- for happy hour; date night; cocktails. This weekend was family…read moretime. We've tried various dishes & no complaints. Our 8yo had the margherita pizza-- she enjoyed it, didnt complain about any burnt-ness on the crust-- phew! For cocktails, husb had the Midnight Library & he loved it. A very balanced tart & sweet drink. I had my cosmo- it's usually a hit or miss but this was one of the best from this bartender-- I hope she's always there. For meals: husband ordered the smash burger- he said it was moist& juicy-- it wasn't weighed down w/ so much meat. I had the Library Steakhouse sandwich-- sooooo good!! The steak wasnt tough thank goodness & I felt the horseradish go through all my sinuses-- they could've lessened it a bit on the s/w but overall great w/ the caramelized onions & the pepper sauce. I will order this again. In the past we've tried all the pizzas ((except buff)) & I'll say they ARE good, seconded by the hubby. Our go to for date night- cocktails & a pizza.. you can't beat that! I've tried The Great Gatsby cocktail, Black Beauty, Atmosphere, lookin' to try Curious George next. They were all great!! Husb has tried The Catcher in the Rye, War & Peace, Bridgerton& he gives positive reviews, but he still sticks to Midnight Library. Also, they have happy hr Mon-Fri: 4-7p. Great place, must come.

My old coworkers and I met up here for dinner and it was a vibe. It was a Friday evening around…read more5-5:30 pm and it was easy to get a table I started with the Curious George banana espresso martini and I really liked it. I got a side of Caesar which was just what I needed. For my entree, I got the craft blend smash burger and truffle fries, which were absolutely delish. My second drink was the Heated Rivalry (rum, strawberry puree, lime, hot honey, simple syrup) which was unfortunately a little too sweet for my liking, but still refreshing. Incredible name though! Overall I'm impressed! Two of my friends got pizza, and one got the steak frites, and it all looked so good and they were satisfied! Loved the book decor/dark library aesthetic so much. Our server was really sweet and on top of everything.

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.

Second time back, and this is by far one of my favorite spots to watch the Steelers play against my…read moreteam. That's the only caveat, all screens play Steelers no other games. Wings were HUGE and full of sauce. Got the Awesome Sauce (probably my favorite now), Bourbon Blaze (sweet with a tiny bit of heat) and Sweet Chili (not a ton of flavor).

The joys of traveling with an 18-year-old. After several days of working long hours and running on…read morevery little sleep, there were only a few things on my young travel companion's mind: sports, food, sleep, and probably girls--in no particular order! With an 8:50 PM flight out of Pittsburgh and not much time to spare, we decided to grab dinner on the way to the airport. I let my travel companion pick the restaurant, and since he's a lot like his father, he made a solid choice. All Star Sports Bar & Grill was conveniently located and an easy stop before heading to the airport. Thankfully, the restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived because we still had the rental car return, TSA and a flight ahead of us. We opted for the dining area rather than the bar, which gave me a chance to take in all the sports memorabilia. As a lifelong sports fan, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Being in Pittsburgh, the walls were covered with Steelers and Penguins history, along with plenty of jerseys from players I grew up watching. Our server, Nicole, was excellent from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and quick with recommendations. Before my coworker could even look at the menu, I spotted the Soft Pretzel Sticks and ordered them as an appetizer. Good decision. Warm, salty, and paired perfectly with the cheese sauce. Definitely order these When I asked Nicole for recommendations, she immediately suggested the Reuben and the wings. Had I not eaten a Reuben the day before, that's probably what I would have ordered. As for the wings, I'll admit it--I am a Wing Snob. If they're not homemade or from Western New York, I'm usually passing. That's not a knock on their wings; it's just a very high standard that comes from growing up around some of the best wings in the country. Wanting to try something local, I ordered the Pittsburger. For me, it was just okay. Not bad by any means, and I cleaned my plate, but it wasn't a sandwich I'd order again. Looking back, the Reuben probably would have been the better choice. The fries were also average. I requested them crispy and without seasoning, but they didn't really stand out. Meanwhile, my travel companion ordered boneless wings. What can I say? He's 18. I even tried explaining the superiority of blue cheese over ranch, but that lesson appears to have fallen on deaf ears. Overall, I'm giving All Star Sports Bar & Grill 3 stars. That rating has more to do with my particular food choices and the rushed nature of our visit than the restaurant itself. The sports atmosphere was excellent, the service from Nicole was outstanding, and there were several menu items I'd like to come back and try. If I'm back in the area with more time and a bigger appetite, I'd definitely give this place another shot.

This place is a pretty solid sports bar, what you'd expect for a decent menu and happy hour drinks…read more It felt a bit smoky from the location with a smoke shop next-door. I don't know how I'd feel bringing a family in here. The location is a bit wonky in a mall parking lot as well. However, the service was solid, but I was confused because two servers were taking care of us at the same time. If you're looking for a bar while you're at the mall, this is pretty much the only thing you've got that's within the same walking space. Enjoy.