Last night was a little insane I came in from out of town and I was visiting and my friend told me about this amazing place where you can go hang out I really like the vibe of the the area but last night the bartender f***** up he over poured this lady strings and she ended up on the ground and he instead of calling the ambulance right away he was asking customers if they somebody could take her home so he didn't have to call the ambulance and that was really unprofessional so he made everybody by their last call so we all got our drinks we ordered them then he started freaking out and was telling everybody they had to go outside because the ambulance were coming so I didn't know you couldn't take your drink outside and this mother f***** literally tackled me to the ground now I have bruises my wrist is sprained my ankle is swollen all because like he could have been more professional and just says hey you couldn't go outside you know I mean and all I wanted to do was make sure that lady was okay instead I got tackled and then instead of taking the glass inside he shattered it on the outside of the bar like literally like threw the f****** drink shattered the glass pushed me down into like the little first area being on the cement and I'm telling you what if the owner doesn't do something today I'm calling the better Business bureau and all different types of places today because I have everything on video of what happened last night and that guy was very unprofessional and I have it all documented and after he put his hands on me he's lucky I'm not pressing charges because I am bruised my wrist and ankle are f***** again very unprofessional very f****** lacking the knowledge of what he should have done in that situation and for him to put his hands on a female that did nothing but try to help him and make the environment a little bit better that was very unprofessional and again his name is Zan and I will be making phone calls today to make sure he's being taken care of so hopefully the owner after I talk to him or whoever is in charge will take care of it so I don't have to call the better Business bureau and make a couple phone calls to go in and do an inspection of the whole place because that was completely f****** ridiculous he needs proper training when it comes to what to do like when you over serve somebody and they fall out of their bar stool like seriously you don't ask customers to hurry up and take her home so you don't get in trouble you called the ambulance right away and you make sure she's okay
Wren King
An incredibly gorgeous, intimate bar. Cash only, pay as you go, using a gorgeous antique cash register. Delicious Sazerac, great atmosphere, lovely seating. Will be returning.
Tristan Rockwell
Nice and quiet during the week, fun regulars, gets going on the weekend and during events; great drinks, service, and music (interesting jukebox selections). You can smoke inside, they have a cigarette machine and they offer a selection of cigars as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ghost Guy Explorations
Two things to start: it’s a smoking bar and it’s cash only. Do not let either of these things scare you. We had an incredible time. Zan was our bartender and he’s an incredible drink maker. The menu is limited to just beverages, so eat before you arrive. The ambiance was really spectacular. It opened in 1954 and it’s not hard to see why it’s stayed in business so long.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Angela S.
What a neat place. I love the older gentleman behind the bar. Super friendly with cool stories.
Tara Jasmin
A fantastic little gem of a smoking bar with huge pours and the best jukebox in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
arash
Strong drinks, smokey vibes and at times a very mean old man behind the bar (not tonight. We were lucky)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Liz Pavlovic
Mardi Gras is hands down one of the best bars that exists. Try the local wine on tap :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael Redman SR
Cool laid back spot. I've been here a good few times and will continue to visit. Tonight was the first night it wasn't really all that busy but that may be due to the holiday and work/school going back to normal tomorrow morning. Anyway strong drinks good pricing great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Danny
Great dive bar and good drinks. Zan can whip it up with a whipped cream raspberry vodka shot. Ask him about it.
I love this place! It has a kind of old school magic to it! Ask for Zan and be sure you’ll be properly taken care of!
Service: 5
Rohan Mandavilli
The best bar in pgh. Scotty and Zane are the coolest bartenders. There’s also Jimmy who rocks. Drinks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brett D.
There is nothing quite like a Le Mardi Gras honey bourbon on the rocks to put you in a good mood. Stiff, delicious, and only somewhere between $6 and $9 depending on who is bartending and how much they like you. Walking into this tucked away dive bar of a bygone era, the dark smoky atmosphere and antique cash register will transport you back to 1954, the year they became a "hysterical landmark," while the jukebox plays the best rock, soul, and funk music from the 1960s and 70s (still 3 plays for $1). This remaining relic of blue collar Pittsburgh in Shadyside is the best bar in the city.
Maya M.
great ambiance and reasonable drink prices. not too bustling but feels cozy. smoking friendly but it's not overpowering
Last night was a little insane I came in from out of town and I was visiting and my friend told me about this amazing place where you can go hang out I really like the vibe of the the area but last night the bartender f***** up he over poured this lady strings and she ended up on the ground and he instead of calling the ambulance right away he was asking customers if they somebody could take her home so he didn't have to call the ambulance and that was really unprofessional so he made everybody by their last call so we all got our drinks we ordered them then he started freaking out and was telling everybody they had to go outside because the ambulance were coming so I didn't know you couldn't take your drink outside and this mother f***** literally tackled me to the ground now I have bruises my wrist is sprained my ankle is swollen all because like he could have been more professional and just says hey you couldn't go outside you know I mean and all I wanted to do was make sure that lady was okay instead I got tackled and then instead of taking the glass inside he shattered it on the outside of the bar like literally like threw the f****** drink shattered the glass pushed me down into like the little first area being on the cement and I'm telling you what if the owner doesn't do something today I'm calling the better Business bureau and all different types of places today because I have everything on video of what happened last night and that guy was very unprofessional and I have it all documented and after he put his hands on me he's lucky I'm not pressing charges because I am bruised my wrist and ankle are f***** again very unprofessional very f****** lacking the knowledge of what he should have done in that situation and for him to put his hands on a female that did nothing but try to help him and make the environment a little bit better that was very unprofessional and again his name is Zan and I will be making phone calls today to make sure he's being taken care of so hopefully the owner after I talk to him or whoever is in charge will take care of it so I don't have to call the better Business bureau and make a couple phone calls to go in and do an inspection of the whole place because that was completely f****** ridiculous he needs proper training when it comes to what to do like when you over serve somebody and they fall out of their bar stool like seriously you don't ask customers to hurry up and take her home so you don't get in trouble you called the ambulance right away and you make sure she's okay
An incredibly gorgeous, intimate bar. Cash only, pay as you go, using a gorgeous antique cash register. Delicious Sazerac, great atmosphere, lovely seating. Will be returning.
Nice and quiet during the week, fun regulars, gets going on the weekend and during events; great drinks, service, and music (interesting jukebox selections). You can smoke inside, they have a cigarette machine and they offer a selection of cigars as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two things to start: it’s a smoking bar and it’s cash only. Do not let either of these things scare you. We had an incredible time. Zan was our bartender and he’s an incredible drink maker. The menu is limited to just beverages, so eat before you arrive. The ambiance was really spectacular. It opened in 1954 and it’s not hard to see why it’s stayed in business so long.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What a neat place. I love the older gentleman behind the bar. Super friendly with cool stories.
A fantastic little gem of a smoking bar with huge pours and the best jukebox in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Strong drinks, smokey vibes and at times a very mean old man behind the bar (not tonight. We were lucky)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mardi Gras is hands down one of the best bars that exists. Try the local wine on tap :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool laid back spot. I've been here a good few times and will continue to visit. Tonight was the first night it wasn't really all that busy but that may be due to the holiday and work/school going back to normal tomorrow morning. Anyway strong drinks good pricing great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great dive bar and good drinks. Zan can whip it up with a whipped cream raspberry vodka shot. Ask him about it.
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Great cocktail bar with old school
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! It has a kind of old school magic to it! Ask for Zan and be sure you’ll be properly taken care of!
Service: 5
The best bar in pgh. Scotty and Zane are the coolest bartenders. There’s also Jimmy who rocks. Drinks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There is nothing quite like a Le Mardi Gras honey bourbon on the rocks to put you in a good mood. Stiff, delicious, and only somewhere between $6 and $9 depending on who is bartending and how much they like you. Walking into this tucked away dive bar of a bygone era, the dark smoky atmosphere and antique cash register will transport you back to 1954, the year they became a "hysterical landmark," while the jukebox plays the best rock, soul, and funk music from the 1960s and 70s (still 3 plays for $1). This remaining relic of blue collar Pittsburgh in Shadyside is the best bar in the city.
great ambiance and reasonable drink prices. not too bustling but feels cozy. smoking friendly but it's not overpowering