Bars near East Pittsburgh

“Very slow service. My girlfriend has been here before, and before we got there she warned me about the slow service, so we actually set a stopwatch and from us entering the building to us leaving was an hour and 40 minutes. Neither of us drink much at all, we were just there for some food, so an hour and 40 minutes is pretty long. But I can't really complain about the time all that much because a minute after we got there the women working there warned us that it would be slow service, I think she was the only one waiting the tables and the only one cooking the food. So i'm grate-full that she warned us, but it still seems bad of them to be so understaffed.“

“I visited acacia for the first time and really loved their cocktails. I was afraid that without reservations, the wait would be too long. But even on a Saturday evening in Southside, we easily got a table at 8:30pm. I got The Architect which was spicy and refreshing. The service is amazing and they will make any drink off the menu as well. I asked for a Mai Tai and got the best one I've ever had. Definitely recommend this bar to go to with friends. The ambience is also easy-going and chill for catching up with friends or relaxing after a long day.“

“This was the best meal that I have ever had in my life. After every bite I was speechless with how good it was. Very sad that I live 5 hours away or I would be here all the time. We arrived around 7pm on a spring Friday and we didn't have to wait at all. The only thing that I don't like is that you have to order at the counter. I think since it was my first time I felt a little rushed. But I had looked at the menu ahead of time so I kinda knew what I wanted. The person at the register also helped me make some decisions. We went with the pickle plate, some perogies, the schnitzel, and a dessert. The waiters did a great job of coursing the food. Some highlights were the fennel salad on the pickle plate, the potatoes and the beet salad that came with the schnitzel. And for dessert, we just had to notify a waiter that we were ready and it came out promptly. Everything was delicious. I was really impressed with every aspect. This felt cozy and relaxed. I can't wait to come back to pittsburgh and eat here again.“

“burger was fantastic! can't beat the Tuesday deal“

“Ask for Randy or Kelly! The best bar tenders in the joint! The food is incredible. Not a huge menu and everything in it is wonderful! Cheap drinks and a great draft list that changes regularly. It's a small joint, so get there early if you want a table for 3 or more.My wing recommendations:Eric Jr - super spicy traditional buffalo tasteSpicy garlic ParmesanGolden BoyNot at all wheelchair accessible!Kid-friendliness: Before 7 kids are very welcome! Servers, Randy and Kelly are great with the kids! Made them laugh and let their drinks, and mine, full!“

“Super fun and welcoming atmosphere!! Everyone is lovely, the cocktails are creative and delicious, the food is great, AND the patio out back is awesome!“

“5⭐️Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious food.“

“Somma's is a great place for food and drinks. Love stopping there, their salad and pizza are delish, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is inviting. Not to mention affordable... highly recommendKid-friendliness: They have a game room that helps entertain the kids while they wait. Still takes good old quarters:-)“

“Love Hidden Harbor! Been multiple times over a couple of visits (live out of state) and the team always delivers! Food is so good and Tiki drinks are the best! Had recently traveled to Hawaii and sipped a few Mai Tai. Could not wait to have the bartenders at Hidden Harbor make a couple for me. The rum Old Fashioned was good too! Love the burgers, fish tacos and calamari“

“Right on walnut street! I was out with a friend and he suggested this place, I was there like 25+ years ago when it had another owner. So we went in, got some beers, and ordered. Beers came quick and cold! My friend ordered a hot turkey with gravy and fries, I ordered a hot ham and cheese. Side of bacon covered cheese fries....excellent! Prices were good, as was all the food and drink! I highly recommend this place. Don't miss out!“

“D's has made all of my hot dog dreams come true. You can build your own hot dog or choose from a list of delicious combinations. My go to is the mason Dixon, topped with chili and coleslaw. They also have a wide selection of beer and other bar foods but we keeping coming back for the hot dogs.“

“Soo good ? The food is bomb?, I had the Philly steak with mushrooms and beer cheese, a side of fries and my husband had the Rodeo burger ? with fries also we had the Fish sandwich/fries and the twice fried chicken wings with the house bbq/onion rings and everything was cooked to perfection and so delicious.“

“Went to a show last night and it was amazing! Staff was polite and efficient. Bartender was cute! The intimacy of the theater is very nice since I don't like bigger crowded places. Love love love. The ONLY thing is that if you go into the women's restroom BEWARE OF THE HEAVY DOORS. The stalls have doors made of metal and if you are not careful they will slam and it was really loud LOL“

“probably my favorite bar on earth....and I own a popular bar. every place needs a bar like this...“

“Very Nice place! Atmosphere was friendly and inviting with Great service! The food was Excellent and delivered quickly and piping hot. Everything our party of four ordered was delicious! The burger was juicy and grilled to perfection. The loaded fries had a remarkable homemade cheese sauce and fresh cooked bacon. The boneless chicken chunks were very fresh with mouth watering sauces of honey barbecue and Tai Sweet Chili. My husband said the Cajun Chicken Mac was the best he has ever had. We live in Ohio and found Nox's on the "googler" after visiting the training camp. We will surely be stopping here everytime we come to town!“

“I visited Bar Botanico roughly 1 month ago. I entered the building and almost turned around out the door because it looked crowded. The host politely shouted out "we have room for two" so my partner and I returned back. He let us know he could get our drink order while we waited for a two top table to clear which he assured us would happen soon. My partner has severe peanut, tree nut and shellfish food allergies and the host asked us immediately about our allergies. While my partner got beer (allergy comfort zone), they ensured my drinks were made in a separate shaker and let him know that he could try them if he wanted since they made them separate and left out any allergens. This was a lovely place for someone with allergies and it was really unexpected and wonderful. I will definitely be back. Oh I forgot to add the drinks were delicious, I enjoyed watching the bartenders work. We did not eat here so I can't speak to the food but very happy with everything else we experienced.Dietary restrictions: Very allergy friendly/accommodating.“

“We wanted to get close to the sound of Pittsburgh Rock and Roll and picked Moondogs and the Neil's Hotel Band. On a Saturday night. We weren't disappointed. The Iron City Lites were IC cold and the band was red hot. My wife and I had a great evening and my 20 something daughter and her boyfriend danced the night away. Highly recommend.“

“This is a really nice laid back place. It is a work in progress and I can see good things coming. All the people are friendly and there is a very wide age group. The entertainment is high quality. 2 thumbs up. I'll be back to this place for sure! They also do a lot for veterans here.“

“Big portions, home cooked food. We go once every few months and I've never had a meal I didn't like. The French onion soup and the pecan balls are my favorites. Their pizza crust is probably the only thing I avoid; it's not bad, but it's not good.“

“Dad’s Pub & Grub in Monroeville! Was out at Monroeville Mall with a friend and we were looking for some good food and stumbled upon this gem!! Seen it had good reviews and the food looked awesome and the reviews/pics definitely did NOT disappoint. Started out with chicken tenders with a dry rub & ranch for dipping. Then for our meals I got a Cuban & my friend got the mushroom Swiss burger, both with fresh cut fries. The Cuban was amazing!! And one of the biggest I’ve ever had. I really liked the mustard sauce. The fresh cut fries were delicious too. The mushroom Swiss burger was delicious and absolutely giant for the price of $11!!!!! (I believe the Cuban was also $11) And that price INCLUDES the fries. We also split a side of Mac and cheese which was pretty good! Had a nice flavor and the sauce was nice & creamy. I also had a delicious cocktail but can’t remember the name. It had Tanqueray gin, lavender/chamomile infused simple syrup & fresh lemon juice. Deliciousness all around and such good prices!! 5 stars 10/10 highly recommend!!“

“Great vibe, cocktails, and people at the Bitter End! It definitely has a speakeasy feel to it. A hidden gem in Etna!“

“I went there for the Taylor Swift brunch today and it was fantastic! Great food, music, and everything was so perfectly themed and well thought out. Everyone was so kind and I will definitely be coming back!!“

“Really great 1st experience. We did go on $1 wing night, but it wasn't too busy. I got the garlic buffalo wings, which are seen in the photo. I also got a side of their brussel sprouts with feta. My wife had the blackened shrimp quesadilla with a side of Mac & cheese. Everything was really good and well definitely be back.Kid-friendliness: Kids were playing supplied games like Jenga“

“Food was phenomenal. Our waitress Sophie was super friendly, quick and efficient. Would come back in a heartbeat“

“I stopped in last night, there were two young ladies behind the bar that didn't acknowledge my presence. But when I came in there was a young man sweeping the floor because it was almost closing time and he put the broom down and came behind the bar to wait on me. He's the superstar in this story! Even after he got my drink, the young ladies behind the bar never made eye contact with me. Hard to believe you can go to a place in East Liberty and be treated as if you are invisible.“

“Super awesome staff! I when during a rush and this super nice older lady was staffing the whole place. Despite all the customers she kept the drinking coming fast! Food is also pretty decent, it’s a very small limited menu but they have some good sandwiches. I would definitely recommend stopping in for a quick drink or something to munch on.“

“Tacos were good. I had the steak and the chicken. They only provided 1 sauce that came out w the tacos, and it was very spicy. I like spice, so I liked it others who don't like spice probably won't. The qeso dip was really good, drinks were good and the ambiance was nice.“

“The food and service was excellent. We enjoyed the sashimi plate as well as a couple of the bowls. It has a bar-like vibe, offering some inventive cocktails. It takes two flights of steep stairs to get there, so the crowd is inevitably younger and able.“

“amazing food, bulgolgi is amazing, the kimchi fried rice is to die for, and don't forget to start with the killer tofu as well. can't wait to go back!“

“best dive bar ever. Always good people“

“Service and food were awsome...we were seated near entrance but im sure if we were away from people coming and going would have rated atmosphere higher. 1st time there but i will be back. Owner or manager checked on us and said goodbye to us when we left. Could tell he cared. “

“After a long bike ride on the Boston Trail we were looking for somewhere local to pop in for lunch. We just found this restaurant on Google and couldn’t be happier we gave it a shot. The waitress was absolutely fantastic and the food was delicious! The place is super clean and looks recently updated. We will for sure be back! Thanks!“

“Good food. Excellent hamburger“

“My wife's friend had a little party there and we had a nice time and the fried chicken was on point so I definitely want to thank the cook. The drinks were pretty good too but if there was one thing they could improve on it is making Margaritas which weren't too good but I will still give 5 stars ?“

“Well I’m from Dayton,Ohio and I had a really good time at Denise and Earls. The food is delicious, the people were enjoying themselves to the fullest. Everyone had good vibes from the staff to the crowd. I will definitely be back when I come to Pittsburgh.I really enjoyed the passing of the mic and fun performances by the crowd.“

“Everybody is so friendly, love the bingo“

“I WOULD RATE 10 STARS IF I COULD!!! I LOVE A GOOD WING AND SAUCE AND WHEN MY BARBER SUGGESTED TIM'S PLACE FOR THE BUFFALO WINGS, I WAS HOOKED!!!! THESE WINGS ARE NOT SPICY, MORESO MILD, BUT SOOOOOOO DAG ON GOOD!!!! YOU WANT MORE AND MORE OF HIS SIGNATURE BUFFALO SAUCE ON THEM!!!! ITS A BUTTERY BUFFALO SAUCE THAT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED!!! I CAN EAT THESE WINGS EVERY DAY!!!!!! AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!“

“Lots of great memories at this local Halloween haunt!“

“the Manager treated me and my boyfriend eric and our disabled cousin, Elaina, with so much care and compassion. She has autism and seemed really nervous and the manager quickly saw and approached us. She kindly calmed elaina down and gave her a sprite. the staff were wonderful and the food was great!! loved the nachos with extra beef and cheese! 10/10 recommend“

“This place ROCKS. I really can’t pinpoint what it is, but every single time I’ve walked through that door, I laughed till I cried, drank good and danced all night long. Julie behind the bar is a very important piece to this puzzle. Best bartender ever, hands down!“

“Two words: hidden gem. Commerce Bar has a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere. The cocktails are expertly crafted by skilled bartenders that take pride in their work. It shows in the finished product. The vibe here is both relaxed and upscale. As a plant lover, I loved the photos trailing from the planters along the skylight. The music is unique.“

“love Jodi and her yummy food“

“Love this local place. Great "bar" food. Wings are the best anywhere. And the buff chick dip is yummy too. Only thing that affects negatively is when the door to the bar (smoking) area is left open or opened frequently because that smell comes through dining area. But still love this place. Always friendly and it's local ❤️“

“The best place in town for good food,great live music and the best staff around.“

“have always had fun here.No one ever stole my money. it's a Pittsburgh thing you go to the bar when you leave your money on the bar no one ever stole my stuff perhaps people that I think that happened to them maybe they drink more than one drink good place good music Good Company“

“Favorite traditional after work Pittsburgh neighborhood bar....add some of Pitt's best and brightest, a lot of fun.....Trivia nites on Wednesday are entertaining as the crowd is generally younger and the kids have a unique sense of humor....“

“The people here are so friendly and welcoming. This place had everything. It had all the gothic alternative punk rock vibes and I loved it. Larry was my bartender and he was pretty cool. I ended up playing pool with some people in the back and had a great time. This is definitely a go to staple when it comes to dive bars in Pittsburgh. Definitely my #1!“

“the drinks, food and entertainment are good! especially Candy Rain on Thursday nights!“

“It's like being at your favorite dinner table with family and friends! With our beautiful Italian family gathering around the bar area in numbers of about 15 Friday night, we had a blast! Yes, Joe is our cousin and that is definitely warm and wonderful but Louise, Joe's matriarch, was there too which made it extra special. Lulu, chef, Delaney, "Ms. Brown", Linda and all staff were amazing and fun. So the food, sauteed arthichoke hearts, pasta fagioli, wedding soup, Chicken Romano, Veal Romano, beverage list unsurpassed and our usual standards and oh the red velvet cheesecake was picture and taste perfect. All food made to order fresh and it definitely shows the attention to every morsel we enjoyed. Oh, the bread is made locally and it's the best. We were almost the last to leave and we have all the photos to show our fun time. Can't wait to go back for their Sunday sauce. Salute and see you soon. Thank you for your "cordial" cordial to cap off the night. Highly recommend. There is nothing better than a cozy Italian restaurant that is one of a kind. Spring is here and the bocce court will be ready!“