Top Rated Nightlife in Pittsburgh

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 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.

Housed in a quaint, brick-walled building, Duke's Upper Deck Cafe prides itself on serving home-like American food and a variety of robust beers on tap. The bright interiors are primarily done in wood with walls lined with a number of small paintings. There's an outdoor patio with community tables and sun umbrellas; it can serve as a good space for small parties. The American menu features favorites such as wings, nachos, pretzels, sandwiches, steaks, pizzas, and pasta with a good number of choices in each. But the highlight here is the craft beer offering. The bar serves 48 rotating local and craft drafts including a Belgian white, an imperial stout, a black butte porter, and a cream ale.

Overlooking Mars-Criders Road in Seven Fields in Pennsylvania, Big Spring Spirits is a well-known cocktail bar in the area. They offer a variety of specially-crafted cocktails that are prepared with spirits that are produced in their distillery in Bellefonte. The menu also includes a selection of pub grub like cheese and meat boards, soups, salads, ramen, steak fritters, gnocchi and more. During the warm summer months, patrons can choose to sit outdoors and enjoy their choice of meal and drink.

Patrons will feel like they stepped into an English pub when they go to Piper's Pub. The wood paneling provides the perfect atmosphere for the English music and brews. Occasionally, bands perform here. Typical pub sandwiches and snacks are served throughout the day. The best thing about this pub is that it provides a quiet place to chat with friends. See website for menu, scotch and beer lists, brunch details, and soccer fan info.