With classy, elegant interiors embellished with rich, dark wood furniture and just the right amount of lighting, Acacia makes the right moves from the very first time you set your foot here. If that wasn't enough, friendly staff, great music and professional barmen in their elements craft enticing concoctions that are sure to raise your spirits. Carefully mixed cocktails, a fine ambiance to match and extended happy hours are bound to keep you coming back for more.
Located on the Monterey Street in the North Side, the Monterey Pub is one of the most popular night haunts in the city. The quintessential Irish pub recreates a casual, friendly magic that one expects from such an establishment. Offering excellent drinks and a fantastic menu comprised of popular pub grub, the Monterey Pub makes for a great night out with friends without lightening your wallet. There is also a Kiddie Menu, so you may bring your little one in tow.
Jack's likes to proclaim that it never closes. The place is open every day of the year, even on Christmas and Thanksgiving. The bar, which opened 90 years ago, earned its reputation when it stayed open during Prohibition and served bootleg beer. Today the bar serves local microbrews such as Iron City. The back room has a few pool tables and dartboards. The weekday crowd is mostly from the neighborhood, but weekends are packed with college students and young professionals.
Adding to the dining scene of the city, Meat & Potatoes wins over the diner with its casual demeanor and comfort food. Highlights of the menu include the mac and cheese, fish and chips and the hanger steak. A rich selection of drinks accompanies the meal and includes absinthe, wine and beers along with a bevy of cocktails. The gastropub features a hearty weekend brunch that must be sampled. To drive away Monday blues, come here for a nightcap session featuring a live DJ and a late-night bar menu.
Considered to be more upscale and a tad snobbier than their cousins, the tap bars and other pubs, wine bars in general have a certain reputation. Contrary to all traditions and preconceived notions, The Allegheny Wine Mixer offers some of the best wines and brews while providing an utterly casual, fun and uninhibited environment. A great new take on such establishments, this joint is a hoot and a half with funky music, trendy interiors featuring exposed-brick walls and friendly service. A definite must-visit if you're into wines and you find the usual wine bars a little too uppity for your taste.
Bar Marco is one of the hip highlights of Pittsburgh's Strip District, offering fresh local cuisine, craft cocktails and an exquisite wine list. A menu of small bites, larger plates and delicious cocktails changes regularly, but guests can always expect incredibly tasty selections of tapas sourced from nearby providers. In fact, all of Bar Marco's charcuterie items come from Crested Duck Charcuterie, located in the nearby suburb of Beechview. The majority of the cocktail list consists of in-house creations, inventive alterations of classic cocktails, or straightforward renditions of already-perfected classics such as the sazerac and negroni. Perfect for a taste of Pittsburgh, Bar Marco is an upcoming hot spot in this already-trendy district. Their famous weekend brunch is hosted on every Saturday and Sunday from 10a to 3p.
With classy, elegant interiors embellished with rich, dark wood furniture and just the right amount of lighting, Acacia makes the right moves from the very first time you set your foot here. If that wasn't enough, friendly staff, great music and professional barmen in their elements craft enticing concoctions that are sure to raise your spirits. Carefully mixed cocktails, a fine ambiance to match and extended happy hours are bound to keep you coming back for more.
Located on the Monterey Street in the North Side, the Monterey Pub is one of the most popular night haunts in the city. The quintessential Irish pub recreates a casual, friendly magic that one expects from such an establishment. Offering excellent drinks and a fantastic menu comprised of popular pub grub, the Monterey Pub makes for a great night out with friends without lightening your wallet. There is also a Kiddie Menu, so you may bring your little one in tow.
Located around the corner of Piccolo Forno, Grapperia is a specialty cocktail house that serves Italian grappa - a potent alcoholic drink distilled from the residue of wine-making. Immerse yourself in this unique experience as you settle down for the happy hour specials, and the bartender takes you through a journey of the many grappa delights. The menu also features some premium cocktails such as Aperitivo, Asino and Prima Parola.
Apteka is a vegan and vegetarian restaurant with a small menu and serves European inspired vegan plates, cocktails and beer in a cozy and relaxed environment. The menu at the plant-based restaurant is simple and they focus on small plates, big plates and sandwiches. They have an array of vegan dishes, the must try’s being Kreple Ziemniaczane z Grzybami, Kapusta z Marchewka, Boczniaki z Kapusta, Baba Jaga, to name a few popular ones. They have an impressive bar that includes a variety of cocktails prepared from homemade syrups and other local ingredients, the best part being that all drinks are reasonably priced.
Adding to the dining scene of the city, Meat & Potatoes wins over the diner with its casual demeanor and comfort food. Highlights of the menu include the mac and cheese, fish and chips and the hanger steak. A rich selection of drinks accompanies the meal and includes absinthe, wine and beers along with a bevy of cocktails. The gastropub features a hearty weekend brunch that must be sampled. To drive away Monday blues, come here for a nightcap session featuring a live DJ and a late-night bar menu.
Considered to be more upscale and a tad snobbier than their cousins, the tap bars and other pubs, wine bars in general have a certain reputation. Contrary to all traditions and preconceived notions, The Allegheny Wine Mixer offers some of the best wines and brews while providing an utterly casual, fun and uninhibited environment. A great new take on such establishments, this joint is a hoot and a half with funky music, trendy interiors featuring exposed-brick walls and friendly service. A definite must-visit if you're into wines and you find the usual wine bars a little too uppity for your taste.