A dining guide to the finest
restaurants the City of Pittsburgh
and surrounding western Pennsylvania communities have to offer.
In The City | East
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Drinks and light fare in
Downtown Pittsburgh
Bossa
Nova
123 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-232-3030 |
The earliest in the lounge concept of Downtown nightlife.
You'll find a convivial crowd in a cozy lounge with a dramatic
bar known for eclectic music, global tapas, exotic cocktails,
art and sculpture.
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The
Firehouse Lounge
2216 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(in the Strip District)
412-434-1230 |
One of the coolest spots for great music. Designed by owner
Spencer Warren and artist Justin Giunta, the interior has
warm, softly-lit elements, creating an aura of a private
residence in this historic building. Packed Thursday through
Saturday with hipsters and hotties.
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Olive
Or Twist
140 Sixth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-0525 |
An original martini bar near the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
The first floor feels more like a neighborhood bar —
with historic and industrial design elements. Upstairs,
the lounge is a bit more luxe — spacious with comfy
sofas. Tempting bar food and eclectic martinis.
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Privilege
1650 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(in the Strip District)
412-253-7330 |
A well-designed nightclub. Excellent for big, cozy groups
in the back and upstairs. Sexy crowd, bottle service, private
lounge areas, throbbing dance floor, great drinks. Industrial,
yet somehow luxurious décor.
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Seviche
930 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-697-3120
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Seviche has a high-energy bar scene new to the Downtown mix.
It's one big blender of very attractive women, sexy suits
and true Downtowners. Great Latin music. Great seviche (of
course), mojitos and more. www.seviche.com |
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Drinks and light fare in
the city’s east neighborhoods
Alto
Lounge
728 Copeland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood)
412-682-1074
www.altolounge.com |
Alto invites you to elevate your experience with great cocktails
in a swank interior. New to the Shadyside scene and above
the Pittsburgh Deli Company, it's both sexy and sublime. Hues
of Neptune blue lights fill the space. An elegant bar serves
up the usual staples with a unique twist. |
Brillobox
4104 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(in the city’s Garfield neighborhood)
412-621-4900
www.brillobox.net |
Referring to our enfant terrible, Andy Warhol, Brillobox
is a hipster hangout that's managed to stay low-key. Artwork
adorns the walls, art videos are screened on the back wall
and aspiring artists pour in for the weekly Drink and Draw
for figure drawing. Great beer selection and daily cocktail
specials fuel patrons until the wee hours. Live bands upstairs.
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Red
Room Café & Lounge
134 S. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(in the city’s East Liberty neighborhood)
412-362-5800
www.redroom-cafe.net |
Near the ever-expanding Eastside development, somehow Red
Room remains a best-kept secret. Enjoy cocktail hours on big,
leather sofas in the private lounge. Try the superb seasonal
dinner selections from Chef Christopher Bonfili. |
William Penn Tavern
739 Bellefonte Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood)
412-621-1000 |
Regulars from every walk of life. During college months, weekend
nights burst at the seams — you're sure to see someone
you know, particularly if you're a Shadyside Academy alum. |
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Drinks and light fare in
the city’s south neighborhoods
Dish
Osteria & Bar
127 S. 17th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(in the city’s South Side neighborhood)
412-390-2012 |
Dish is reminiscent of a NY neighborhood bistro. Italian cuisine
with an accent on Sicilian and Mediterranean specialties.
Upscale but unpretentious. The crowd is current and multi-cultural.
Great variety of music always playing in the bar. Good wine
list and selection of beer. |
Elixir Ultra Lounge
1500 E. Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(in the city’s South Side neighborhood)
412-481-1811 |
Elixir is home to a sexy, young professional crowd. Fabulous
lounge. Throbbing music. Great people-watching. Bottle service,
private tables, etc. etc. You get the picture. Just go there
already! |
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Drinks and light fare
in nearby communities east of the city
The
Cigar Bar
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
(located 58 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh)
724-329-8555 |
Adjacent to the Cigar Shop in the Chateau Lafayette, the Cigar
Bar is a meeting place for those who live the life and love
to live it. Full bar featuring fine spirits in an elegant
and luxurious lounge — think fine leather sofas, plush
seating, rich woods and heavy drapes all protected by a state-of-the-art
filtration system.Drinks and light fare in nearby communities
south of the city. |
Jernigan's
Scotch And Cigar Bar
The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon
1500 Washington Road
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
(located about 6 miles south of downtown Pittsburgh)
412-531-5881 |
Winston Churchill would smile at Jernigan's. Experience the
finest selection of wine, spirits, beers and, of course, cigars.
Single-malt scotches will delight the connoisseur. Select
from a wide range of hand-rolled cigars from the humidor or
arrange for a private locker to store your favorite cigars.
Simple, tasty menu offering delicious appetizers, gourmet
pizzas, decadent desserts and rich espressos. |
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