Must-see nightlife in Pittsburgh

  • Le Mardi Gras

    Pittsburgh

    This excellent dive bar has been open since 1954, and they've probably cleaned the carpets at least once since then. You can still smoke inside, the…

  • Gooski's

    Pittsburgh

    Pierogis, punk rock, cheap brickhouse-strong drinks and a near-legendary bartender have made this a consistently great dive bar in Polish Hill for decades.

  • Allegheny Wine Mixer

    Pittsburgh

    All the perks of a high-end wine bar – great list, smart staff, tasty nibbles – in the comfort of a neighborhood dive.

  • Church Brew Works

    Pittsburgh

    There are some who put drunkenness next to godliness, and they probably invented Church Brew Works. Gleaming and shining, giant brewery vats sit in what…

  • Butter Joint

    Pittsburgh

    If you're looking for a snazzy spot to chat after hours, look no further than Butter Joint, one of the few places to have its own house-made grenadine…

  • Spice Island Tea House

    Pittsburgh

    If you fancy sipping a quiet cuppa (tea infusions $3.50 to $5.50) while your friend has a cocktail, this is the spot to visit. Alongside a number of…

  • Riggs Lounge

    Pittsburgh

    The Riggs is the sort of old-school bar where you can still smoke and they sell headache medication behind the counter. It's a down-at-the-heels watering…

  • Nied's Hotel

    Pittsburgh

    An anchor in Upper Lawrenceville since 1941, this great community restaurant-bar serves one of the city's better fish sandwiches, and its house band is a…

  • Wigle Whiskey Garden at the Barrelhouse

    Pittsburgh

    This craft whiskey maker's barreling facility on the North Side hosts bands and bingo in a pretty outdoor space. Its distillery, in the Strip District, is…

  • Brillobox Bar

    Pittsburgh

    Live music, open-mic events, and DJs (upstairs, with a cover), plus vegetarian-friendly food a decent beer selection make this a popular spot just up the…

  • Kelly's

    Pittsburgh

    This old bar has weathered the East Liberty neighborhood's shift to upwardly mobile style with class, developing great Prohibition-era cocktails while…

  • Park House

    Pittsburgh

    A friendly bar in Deutschtown on the North Side, with free peanuts, popcorn and music. A menu of hummus and falafel balances out the beer. Wednesday is…

  • Beehive Coffee

    Pittsburgh

    Beehive almost feels like a dictionary definition of a 'funky' cafe – bright murals, old chairs, live acoustic music etc. It's like you're in your own…

  • Fuel & Fuddle

    Pittsburgh

    This gastropub is a cross between an elevated sports bar and a casual community pub, with chrome stools at the bar and big screens to watch the game, plus…