It's weird to review a place I haven't visited in person. But Space Bar took some of their staff to…read morethe 2026 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, and hosted a party in the convention hotel (on August 28). The staff they had at the convention were all super-cool people. They served great drinks. I haven't seen their drink menu, so I just said a few words about what I like, and they mixed up good stuff -- at reduced alcohol per my request. Perfect! Best of all, they had the acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Mary Robinette Kowal as their special guest. (But she lives in North Carolina, so don't expect her as a regular in the Pittsburgh location.) Space Bar is obviously LGBT+ friendly, but it's an everyone bar. OK, maybe not everyone: it will be more fun if you're interested in science fiction and fantasy, and don't upset the vibe. I'll be sure to visit the in-person location next time I'm in Pittsburgh.

Loved this bar--the space-themed atmosphere, great energy, and kind staff. Funny enough, while we…read morewere getting coffee earlier that morning, one of the bartenders invited us to stop by later, not knowing it was already on our post-dinner itinerary. The cocktails were creative, playful, and impressively strong without sacrificing quality. I had the Seoular Flare, which had a noticeable kick but was still very drinkable. It came with BBQ chips, and when our bartender--the same guy from that morning--noticed how much I loved them, he brought me extra. Such a thoughtful touch. The rest of our drinks were equally inventive and well-crafted. I admittedly had some doubts about whether the creativity would translate into cocktails that actually tasted good, but they completely proved me wrong. A fun concept backed by genuinely great drinks and hospitality.

Found this place during the NFL draft! Dive bar, good drinks and very economical. Service is cool…read more After a certain time they card and do a safety check. Thursday was a mixed crowd, good music, and you can order food near by and bring it in. Friday evening, came the regulars. Which means those who don't prefer out of towners. So I'm good on Lefty's on Friday night. I need good energy around me always. TV's with the games, upstairs and downstairs seating area. Small patio. If you go, go early, when the old heads are there.

For a dive bar, this was a great bar! Although, upon walking in, you are smacked in the face with…read morethe whiff of weed. We stopped in here for our last adventure of the night. We always like to drink local beers so hubs ordered us those and I found a table in the back. It was a good spot but it was so busy and loud that we could barely hear each other. There were televisions all over so you can watch basically anything you want. They had music playing and it was very lively. I am not sure if they had food or not and I do not recall smelling any. The bathrooms were okay and they were definitely not modern. The lighting was good and there was enough space throughout the place. No one was socializing with us but seemed to be everywhere in Pittsburgh.

This newer bar on Pittsburgh's North Shore has a clean and modern vibe. I came with my brother and…read morehis wife prior to The Bruno Mars Show at Acrisure. It was packed prior to the concert (short walk to Acrisure or PNC. I was able to avoid the line, since I was going in for a drink and not eating. I enjoyed a specialty drink, the green tractor. It was refreshing on a hot August day. Next time I'm in I will try a meal as well!

So, first the good: a great location and very cool vibe while sitting at riverside was nice…read more The food: one companion had the prime rib sandwich and a half pound of fries. He undramatically said it was okay. I had the kielbasa and pierogie dish. Again, just okay. Last companion had the salmon which she asked for with sauce on the side. It came drenched in sauce. And that was the high point as it became an ongoing concern with four pinbones pulled from the fish. So, here's the confusing part: supposedly they comp'd the salmon, yet the check was $91 for a cheesesteak, pierogies, one beer and one specialty drink. (Check my reviews, I never complain about price. I just don't get this one.) Service was spectacular at the table as the server was embarrassed by the issues with the salmon and tried to overcompensate. All in all, meh.

Food, service, atmosphere, literally everything was amazing! Great first time experience and…read morehighly recommend for anyone visiting the Pittsburgh area!

Was in town visiting the city and was staying within walking distance of Tom's. Came here for a…read morelate dinner. Nice sports bar atmosphere, although I wasn't there to watch anything. Big open space with tons of TVs. Food was very good. We had the fried pickles. They were slightly undercooked but not too bad. The ranch is fantastic! We had the chicken tenders and the fish and chips. Both were very tasty and good size portions. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was friendly and took care of us.

Amazing vibe in here. Cozy interior, great tunes, also an very nice patio out back. Bartender/owner…read morewas super nice. I'd be here all the time if I lived in PGH. Enjoyed my pea flower gin drink -- they make em strong here! Everyone else was happy with theirs, too. Pay a visit!

Very friendly cocktail bar with great drinks and beer…read more They have a very limited food menu, just a couple of options, more snacks really, but it is excellent. Waiters are very friendly. If you bring in vinyl, they will play it. All the music is vinyl, which is very cool. The ambiance is great, and it's a fun place to hang out. The outdoor patio is a good place to sit.

This appears to be a duplicate for the business but, I'll bite and write another review here…read more Spencer & his team do it again and again every year. This Halloween pop-up bar is hands down one of the best in the country. Themed, creepy, spooky, & ghoulish craft cocktails beyond your wildest imagination. Always spot on. Always delicious. And as always, a portion of sales are donated locally. Serving cocktails & the community. Bar staff and mixologists are some of the best in the business. Service is always stellar. Always. A lot of the drinks come in super fun themed cups & glasses. Don't be a D & steal them. This is a small business giving back.

I have an end of October birthday so I'm a sucker for all things Halloween…read more This place is so much fun. Every square inch is covered theme Halloween/spooky decor. Thankfully nothing is overly gory or too creepy. To avoid a line, it is best to go right at opening or about an hour before it closes. There is a list of fun themed drinks served in quirky glasses that match the theme of the drink (a mummy, for example). I visited three times and tried a different drink each time. One thing is that they can (and often do) search your bag to make sure you don't steal the glassware. Sad that they need to so that, but I guess I understand why they need to check. If you are looking for a quirky, fun experience while downtown, definitely check it out.

We stayed at the Priory last weekend for a show at Stage AE. The Monk's Bar has Excellent drinks…read moreand service in a pleasant environment

The tiniest bar in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth! If you like history, check out this bar. It's…read moreinside what is currently the Priory Hotel, but was once a monastery. The area of the bar was a library and behind the doors were the important documents of those days. The rooms outside were for reading and relaxing, and is now part of this very unique and charming bar. Sol was the bartender and he was very courteous and friendly. I loved the drink and he was able to accommodate a half order of a charcuterie board, which was perfect for me. Take a look at the hotel website for live music on the courtyard during Summer and try to pair the two when you come here.

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.

Was staying nearby during the picklesberg festival and decided to eat dinner here. They had a…read morespecial festival menu that we ordered from. We got the pickle burger and pickle wings both with hand cut fries. The only thing pickle about the burger was that it was supposed to be cooked in pickle butter. I didn't taste anything special about it and it was really overcooked. Otherwise it was a decent burger. The wings were really good! Think lemon pepper but dill flavored. Really tasty. Service was alright but not spectacular. Ambiance is fine. Very loud inside but it is a bar vibe so that's to be expected.

Great place to hang out and catch some games. Mike's is known for having more than 500 types of…read morebeers. They have really good food too. From steaks on a hot stone to club sandwiches, they have a good variety of choices on a simple one page food menu. The beer menu however, is an encyclopedia. Service was reasonable considering the crowd size while there. Really enjoyed my experience here.

As a sour beer lover, they have so many choices here. Be very careful, because so many of these are…read more6% plus. Ask me how I know. We go here for happy hours at work and it's a great vibe. Especially when it's nice outside, you can't beat it. They have a great selection of beers, a decent selection of food and there's games outside five out of five.

Let me start off by saying that our visit wasn't great but the manager did compensate our check. We…read morecame for a Pirates game and wanted to have dinner here. It was a challenge getting a seat but we were seated outside and it was pleasant. We were there on a Tuesday, my wife wanted their tacos and she referenced the taco meal. On Tuesdays they ONLY do Taco Tuesday and all tacos are à la carte. Secondly, our food came out cold; not warm, like it had been missed for 10 minutes and it had zero warmth. We complained about the fact that we were unaware that my wife's meal was à la carte and that our food was cold. They did bring some chips and salsa out, and made fresh tacos. They also comped our bill by half making our visit quite inexpensive. I would come back as I felt we had an unusual experience. I would hope our next visit is different.