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.
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.
Ever since its establishment in 1954, Le Mardi Gras in Shadyside has served awesome, potent drinks that have become legends in the 'burgh. The bar has a fresh, fun New Orleans theme evident in the colors used, frescoes adorning the walls and Mardi Gras masks scattered around the place. The lighting is dim, which helps in uninhibited gaiety that usually is an integral feature of Le Mardi Gras.
This bar's logo has a smiling moose with dark glasses on, and its patrons are quite often equally happy. The Smiling Moose proclaims itself as the best rock bar on planet earth. It has an upstairs bar that opens everyday at 11a and has games and a pool table. The Smiling Moose has mostly metal and rock bands performing. There are drink specials from 9p to 11p everyday and you can choose from bottled ciders, Belgian beers, and more.
Dish is a small restaurant on the South Side. The place is small, so it is always crowded and often filled with cigarette smoke, but the food makes it worth squeezing into the small dining room. Most patrons like to try a variety of small dishes, such as pasta e fagioli or a bowl of mussels. There is also a wonderful assortment of cheese and salami. Full bar service. See website for menus, specials, wine list, and event calendar.
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 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.
Located across the Mighty Monongahela River, Voodoo Brewery provides eclectic brews in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Homestead. The beer selection is stellar, ranging from Imperial Stouts to IPAs, and beer lovers will agree that the ingredients used in each beer are top-notch. The strongest is the Big Black Voodoo Daddy, it has an mind-bending 12% ABV (alcohol by volume) and the 'weakest' is the White Magick of the Sun, which comes in at 7% ABV. On occasion, the brewery releases seasonal and small-batch releases from their barrel room.
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.
Stick City Brewing Company brags for an inventive drinks menu that comprises pales, browns, IPAs, and stouts. The guests are welcome in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere to unwind and for tasting dainty beers. Though they do not offer any fare, but host rotating food trucks where guests can choose from an extensive menu of meals to pair with their drinks. Their patio has fire pits and also welcomes pets. Drop in to experience a relaxing and fun time with your friends while indulging in a great selection of beers.