We've been meaning to try Allusion Brewery in Allison Park, and finally made the leap...right past…read morethe Dollar Tree and Driver's License Center in the strip mall. Yes, it's a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Allusion is a beer oasis tucked between life's greatest challenges: renewing your license and resisting discount snacks. Inside, it's clean, cozy, and no frills, which is exactly what you want when the beer is doing all the talking. And let me tell you, the beer has a lot to say. We tried the 1810 Oktoberfest and As You Wish (which made me feel like I was being serenaded by Wesley from The Princess Bride), and both were excellent. We also grabbed a Buffalo Chicken Wrap and a Reuben, each paired with a cup of clam chowder that was creamy, comforting, and possibly made with magic (or butter, which is basically the same thing). The proprietor was friendly, knowledgeable, and doing everything short of brewing the beer mid-conversation. Honestly, if he'd started juggling pint glasses, I wouldn't have been surprised. Long story short: the beers are top-notch, the food hits the spot, and the vibe is low-key awesome. Allusion has earned a spot on our regular rotation, and possibly a spot in our hearts.

"Watching people practice parallel parking is interesting," we comment, looking away from the TVs…read moreshowing our MLB team getting swept again. The brewery is a couple of doors down from a DMV license testing so people come to practice. Sad that we'd rather watch amateur parallel parking versus professional baseball. Anyway, this is a great spot. Full food menu, beer, wine, cocktails, comfortable seating, tin roof, friendly staff. Regular trivia nights. Lots of board games and beer varietals on tap. We will be happy to be back.

I had to try the hot dogs because I am doing a hot dog tour. It was a big hot dog!! I got the Rocco…read moreand my bestie got the buster. We both enjoyed them!! I will say I wish the bun was smaller, it is just too much bread. The onion rings were great. The sugar pretzel was good could use a little more seasoning on it though.

Full disclosure, i attended a birthday party here. We were in the outdoor area which is nice…read morebecause there is cover and it is behind the building and not along the roadway. I never could understand why people eat outside in downtown places where cars drive by them 5 feet away. The beers were OK, nothing really special but OK. They have a little bar outside so getting a refill was quick and easy. The don't serve any kind of hard spirits. My wife isn't a beer drinker so one of the bartenders at the inside bar mixed her up a drink with seltzer and something else(tea) which she found to be quite tasty, so i tipped her generously for having the ambition to please a customer. Where they fell down IMO was their pizza. It just wasn't very good. We had several versions of their Sicilian to choose from. The cheese was generous, but the crust was doughy and heavy, the sauce was flavorless, and the toppings were very stingy. A big piece of Sicilian pizza with 3 slices of pepperoni is not good. I checked out their menu and was stunned at the prices they are getting for those pizzas. WAY overpriced. Of course i didn't have to pay for them since it was a party, but knowing what their pizza is like i would never go back there and pay those prices. The wings were just OK, pretty mediocre. Parking is a joke. No where near enough spots for the size of the place. Overall it was just OK, i would not return. There are better places for the same or less money.

First time here and very disappointed. While the views were breathtaking, it couldn't offset how…read moreincredibly rude the staff was. Ruined the entire vibe, felt like an inconvenience to ask for tastings even. But tried a few of the beers on tap and they left a horrible aftertaste. Only positive is it's a byof establishment and live music was good. Will not be back though.

Stunning. Breathtaking.Bucket List Worthy…read more I've been to hundreds of breweries all of the country and this is top 5 for the venue alone. They could sell water and I would still give it 5 stars. Add this to your list and you won't be disappointed. The beer hit the spot. Not mind blowing but didn't detract from the epic scenery of this destination brewery. I tried the cold IPA but went with a pint of their Vienna Lager. I will never make a trip up the 79 without stopping here.

YES. Yes, yes, yes. This is the kind of place I want to be taken to when visiting another town…read more Friends who live outside Pittsburgh brought me and we spent several hours at this indoor-outdoor craft brewery. I tend towards lighter beers, and they had several great options for me (don't worry, there are plenty of darker beers and higher-alcohol-percentage brews; I just didn't order them). There are three or four bars, along with a stage and places for food trucks. The bars are all linked, so you can open a tab at one and it'll be available at the others as well. Super friendly service. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and the place was well-staffed with very cool employees. The atmosphere is nice, too, and I appreciated the poster on one wall explaining the meaning of "Grist House". You can bring dogs too! Some very nice dogs were present on this particular Saturday. Next time I'm coming through this way, I will definitely be stopping by again. * Note: it's a brewery, of course, but they do offer some wines and their own cocktail concoctions.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options

Cobblehaus is a local brewery in the heart of Coraopolis that never disappoints. The staff is…read moreamazing and the draft beer options are great. There are also cocktails, wines, and a whiskey selection. Currently, there are 16 beer choices, one cider, and a hard seltzer option that can be made in five different flavors. There is also an NA beer choice along with a pop variety. 32oz and 64oz growlers can be filled to-go. There is no food in house, but a food truck schedules to be here on the weekends. Check their website for more information. Kids are welcome as long as they are supervised by a guardian. Parking is never too difficult to find because there is a lot next to the building as well as street parking. There is a handful of tables and bar seating throughout the brewery, and there are some outdoor tables by the food truck. I always enjoy the vibes at Cobblehaus. The music is at a comfortable volume and the place is always very clean. I will continue to hang out here!!

This place is great! Total hidden gem in Cory. We stopped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the…read moreseating area was almost empty! There are tons of tables and maybe 10 bar seats available. As soon as you walk in, you see maybe 6 tables, but walk down the hall towards the bathroom and there are additional rooms with tables and even two pinball machines. The bartender was super friendly and accommodating when I didn't love the cocktail I ordered. They have cocktails and wine along with the beer! Great selection. Also, you're able to reserve the two rooms down the hall for private parties. Just call in advance. It's a bring your own food place and I can definitely see myself coming back in the future!

No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy…read moreand egg allergy & they let me look at the dairy free cheese ingredients to make sure it was all good! The pizza was amazing. My girl friends and I came after four years of me wanting to come here. I love Gravel Grinder and live close to an OTB so heard of Dancing Gnome from that. Finally made our way there and well, make sure you do not bring young kids. My friend had an 18 month old with us and as she was BUYING a beer from them, the guy who worked there asked if she "could keep the screaming to a minimum." An eighteen month old!!! And Mother's Day is tomorrow, nice. He said that they had to draw a line somewhere and he wasn't kidding. The 18 month old was not running around screaming crying all day. We were outside having the kids play and when my friend was buying a beer he got a bit fussy and was told to keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, we will NOT be coming back. If you have small children, I would not suggest this place. Super disappointing. I've always hyped their beer and place up and now I can't support it. We ended up going to Grist House and it was a WAY better vibe and WAY busier...I wonder why. I should have known when their sign said no dogs allowed.

Food, yes! Service, absolutely yes!…read moreAmbiance, needs a bit more gnome-ness! 10/10 Parking yes, but Uber, Lyft better for everyone!

My 1st time here and my server Kaleb was the best. He made me enjoy my meal and he recommended the…read morebest beer they have Boysneberry is really good. He serves you with a smile on his face, making you feel at ease. The next time I visit I will surely come to this place. I am from California by the way.

Nice place. I've been a few times but never got around to writing a review…read more Beers are good. Variety is usually hit or miss depending on when you go. Their Oktoberfest is one of the best I've ever had. Food is decent, though I've never had anything that blew me away. I've tried a few different burgers and their fancy chicken sandwich. Both were good, but lacking a bit in flavor if I'm being honest. I'll have to try some of their other food options in the future. Overall, fun place. It's only a minute down the road from me so I'll be a frequent customer.

The ambiance is top notch. Food (especially wings) and service is great -worth the trip alone. Not…read moreto mention the craft beers brewed in-house. It's been a few months since I've been here and had heard a rumor that they closed but maybe not if they're still listed in Yelp!! Thank god. Need to get back over there...

Nice, good sized, brewery. First time there as I'm from out of town with some time to kill. The…read morebartender was very friendly and courteously offered me some samples. I had the Autumn Leaves brown. Bold with good flavor. There was a lot of seating, bar, tall tables, couches and comfy chairs. They even had a shelf full of games. I recommend to anyone in the area.

The ambiance was really great. Kilimanjaro Flavor was the food truck outside and it was so good.read more

Such a good vibe here. Clean space, genuinely friendly staff, and seriously good beer. You know…read moreit's a win when you can't decide which one you liked best. This is the kind of place you plan to "just stop in" and end up staying way longer than you meant to.

Having tried this brewery's offerings at a couple festivals, I was excited to be in the area to hit…read morethe physical space. When searching the menu, I noticed that if you sign up for the mailings, you get a $2 pint - customer win #1..... We got there and the bartender was super friendly, letting us grab some samples, all of which seemed pretty good. I ended up getting the hazy NEIPA, which was stellar, minimal bitterness. Also had a pint of the strawberry cheesecake sour, which I guess is popular. It was very good, but a bit too sweet/sour for a full pint. Great selection of beer, upper tier brewery in greater Pittsburgh, stellar prices and I'll be baaaaaack. There was a band playing on the patio, not my thing, a "suburban barbeque joint / sauce rockabilly" typa group....but it's fine. View was great on the patio, river was calm, allowing us to enjoy the saucy rock while the sun went down. See y'all again, saucy rock or not.

Went for the Penn Hills Library Jane Austen book club and really enjoyed it! I had the Raspberry…read moreCheesecake Sour -- so good. The vibe is cute they have a board game corner and doggy accessories for sale too. Dogs are allowed on the patio but not inside. It was a little chilly for the patio but I took a look around. It's be a very cute set up on a warm day. The bar tender was very attentive and let me and my friend try a couple samples before making a purchase. Would definitely recommend! It's card only so be aware of that.