Wow! Walking into The Confidant was like walking into a whole other world. Drinks were amazing, I…read moretried the Tegroni and the Blackberry Tango. The space was cozy, laid back, and comfortable.

Best staff (Noa), best vibes, and some of the best if not the best espresso martinis in the city!…read moreLove that it's unmarked like a speakeasy should be and you have to go down an alleyway to find it - the challenge makes it fun!

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.

Had a nice dinner here last night with a group of friends. They have a nice selection of wine and…read morecocktails, and a happy hour on weekends that starts at 10pm! Our server was great with providing recommendations. She was attentive without being overbearing. This is definitely a place where you do not feel rushed through your meal. The crispy chicken I got on my salad was so good. I also tried a friend's short rib and it was amazing!

If you are in Pittsburgh and are looking for something different and cool this is the place. The…read moreatmosphere in the restaurant is amazing and very welcoming and friendly The menu is limited but everything we got was good They have some very nice mixed drinks as well. We will definitely be back and I think you will also enjoy

This place had it all, location, vibrations, celebrations, and more. The hotel is a blend between…read moreluxury, modern and comfort. Upon entry your eyes are greeted with the beautiful interior from ceiling to the floor. Each furniture is brilliantly placed for a timeless look and comfort. With three places for drinks and fun it's hard to go anywhere else. Each gathering are felt like an episode of Cheers, you want to go where everyone knows your name and boy do the staff remember. Each eatery was delicious, well priced and local. I must say that unit 1430 was just perfect, the room was cozy and made me feel at home. All the other amenities made me feel like I was part of a royal family and made me wish I visited a lot longer.

What a find!! Terrific space that is decorated appropriately for the Speak Easy vibes. Located…read moreinside the hotel, it is on the lower level. Even if not staying here, highly recommend visiting. There is a bar are, couch seating, table/chairs. All super comfortable. There's even a back room. Super cool vibes and great drinks. They also have snacks available. You will be greeted by a host who will give you a table and get you settled. The menu has lots of options for some very crafty cocktails, as well as the classics. We ordered several cocktails (can't even remember the names of them) and all were amazing. You can't go wrong. Our server was amazing - ask for Stacey! She was very helpful and attentive. She really helped make the experience even more enjoyable. They do offer charcuterie, flatbreads, etc for snacks. Listen - get the chips with Millers mustard. You will be asking for more chips! Just so tasty. This is a great find! It's obvious that great detail had been made to creating the proper vibe with the decor, drinks, mood lighting, and delicious drinks!!!

This is a really great cocktail bar with cool speakeasy vibes! My fiancé and I went on a Friday…read morearound 8:30 pm and it wasn't as busy as I was expecting! We easily got a seat at the bar. (Sitting at the bar is the best!) We started with Bartender's choice (which is always a good idea if you're at a specialty cocktail bar), and we both loved what we got! They made me a Juliet & Romeo, which was gin, cucumber, mint, etc. they made my fiancé a Safe Return, which was bourbon, pineapple, cinnamon, etc. (didn't write down the ingredients so can't remember it all lol) I also got the classic Last Word, which was great! They didn't include the maraschino cherry garnish which made me sad, but I lived lol. I also tried the Euro Trip from their specialty menu, and it was delicious and very spicy from the ginger. They also had their own barrel select of Knob Creek, which my fiancé tried - so cool! The bartenders were super chill and the ambiance was great! A little pricey but worth it.

We did some research before heading to Pittsburgh. This bar came up under speakeasy and we wNted to…read moregive it a try. While technically not a true speakeasy in the sense of hidden doors and secret codes, it is amazing. You do have to "look" for it. From the street not an easy spot. But you will be so glad you found it. True craft cocktails with knowledgeable, accessible staff. We had wonderful conversation and superb drinks. I am sorry to forget our bartenders name but she was a professional (I hope she enjoyed Detroit) Not a pretentious place, just good people.

I didn't take many pictures but I loved how the first room is a completely different than the main…read morebar. It was fun to come into the main bar and to have an entirely different feel. We did pay a $10 cover, but it included a drink ticket. Not too crowded and our drinks were served promptly. Lots of fun holiday drink options. Fun bar if you're with a group of friends or family.

We checked out Mixtape's newest pop up, Dannyland, which is inspired by artist Danny Devine's…read moresketches, murals, and his favorite East End establishments! Part art exhibit, part art gallery (where you can buy some the art on the walls!), and part dance party, it was a vibe. The cocktails they had were my favorites yet at Mixtape, especially the key lime pie-esque Simply Devine and the tropical Devine Intervention. $1 from each Devine Intervention sold during the month of June will be donated to non profit Danny Devine Studio foundation! They also have an expanded plant based food menu now - as a voracious meat eater, I still enjoyed it. Dannyland runs through the end of August!

Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh was not one I explored much when I lived there many years ago. But…read morethere was one place I went to there that I had to return to when I returned for a visit. Apteka. This was perfect for my wife, who is vegan. An all vegan Eastern-European eatery. Great weather added to the ambience. Plenty of plants in the background. We had a foursome with my friend and his husband. Apteka offers a service where you place your orders at the bar, and they come bring the food to you when it's ready. We started off with Hungarian fried bread (Langos) and then followed it with Salatka ziemniaczana. Potato salad with greens. Entree we had the pierogis. I mean, we Had to, back in Pittsburgh. Only thing missing was the cookie table but the dessert was great as well. Everything was comforting and filling. Plenty for us two. They had a special collab beer with 2 Frays, a brewery that is really solid. Was just starting off when I was leaving Pittsburgh 5 years ago and now has been pretty popular in Bloomfield. Overall, Apteka offers fine dining, inspired dishes with a vegan twist, and is a must. Reservations are a must as dining is limited to the weekend.

We caught the last weekend of Apteka's annual vegan junk food pop up, Crapteka, this past weekend…read moreand it's something I look forward to every year! People line up ahead of time but it moves quickly and they give you a time to come back so you don't have to wait in line the whole time. The inside has a bar area, some smaller tables in the front section, and some larger tables in the back section. They do take Apple Pay. The fries with the fantasy mayo were a must, the burgers were so flavorful, and I dream about their sunflower seed milk shakes. The cocktails were perfectly balanced and delightful and I expected nothing less. Their burnt almond torte is my new favorite in Pittsburgh!

Lovely atmosphere with plants, fun decor, and sunlight everywhere, one of the prettiest places to…read moregrab a drink! And the drinks are also just as pretty and delicious, with a bunch of of different flavors and combos, they also can craft something for you, but the specials are so varied that you can def find something you like! Also the staff was great and made sure to check what flavors and strength you would like to steer you in the right direction, would definitely recommend!

I've been to Bar Botanico many times, and it's always one of my favorite spots. I absolutely love…read morethe vibe and how clean and inviting the inside feels. One of the best features is the garage door that opens when it's warm outside--it gives the whole place such a great atmosphere. I also love the green vines throughout the space and the funny dog portraits, which add so much character. The drinks have always been good. I usually order an espresso martini with tequila, which I really enjoy. This time I decided to try something different, and while it was definitely a little odd, it was still good for one drink. The only downside this visit was when I tried to order another drink with a different fruit mixer, the bartender let us know that the cocktails are premixed now, which was a bit of a bummer. Overall, still a great place with an amazing atmosphere and consistently good drinks.

Umami has been a bi weekly rotation in my household! I've brought my family, visiting friends, and…read morecoworkers and all of them have left full and happy excited to return! I highly recommend a reservation as they do not take many walk ins, especially for big parties and definitely take advantage of their happy hour menu (5-6pm). Their HH menu allows you to try some of their most popular bites for a fraction of the cost! Items that we ALWAYS order are the karaage, stir fried udon wit shrimp tempura, at least 3 skewers, the lychee martinis, Takoyaki, and some variation of toro. We try to mix in others every time and have never had a bad bite! Servers are always so kind to us and can't wait until my next visit! Hopefully it's soon!

Umami is a great spot for happy hour, dinner, and even late night happy hour on the weekends!…read more We had dinner there the other week and everything was so flavorful and the moody lighting was a whole vibe. We ordered basically half the food menu along with several drinks and I enjoyed everything we got, especially the shareable small plates and the robatayaki skewers! Our friends who came back from Japan earlier that week gave it their stamp of approval so you know it's good!