Looking forward to celebrating our family's good fortune at Steel 10…read more Bridal Shower for oldest daughter, Jessica! Baby Shower for youngest daughter, Kait! *We are able to use our own caterer for these events! *The location is perfect for Pittsburghers and Out-of-Towners! *The space is beautiful, bright and roomy! Also, working with the business manager, Mike Hayden, has been a dream. Highly recommend Steel 10

We had a sales meeting at Steel 10 and it was the perfect space! The location is perfect! There is…read morea parking lot on site which was stress-free for all attendees, we had our meeting catered in, the room was spacious and had a view of Pittsburgh! We will definitely utilize this space in the future!

I'm going to start with the noise level. I'll let you decide if you want to read further…read more The outside noise level is very high. Not just loud, it's LOUD. There are freight trains going by 24/7, their horns blasting through the air, even in the middle of the night. Imagine being startled awake by a train horn a few times a night. Loud enough to drown out the TV, muscle cars with their signature exhaust roar filled our evenings as they cruised down Carson Street. If you can sleep through anything, then by all means, read on. Getting to the hotel was a bit of a challenge. Locals have a saying "you can see where you're going but you can't get there from here". Add the dark and the rain and the fun meter pegs rapidly. We finally arrived. (Now raining a little harder). There were two spots in front of the hotel set aside for registration. Uncovered. Both occupied. My husband let me out in the street where I then entered the building and took the elevator from the basement to the lobby. (We shortly found out that the hotel has a parking garage from which you can enter the basement "lobby".) Registration provided no surprises and I was even given an upgrade! A room on a higher floor with a better view - which I was soon to find out was a better view of the roof of the Cheesecake Factory. We loaded the cart in the garage, road the elevator to the lobby, walked across the lobby, got into another elevator to finally arrived to our room. The room was clean and decently well appointed with exception of the refrigerator. The small box was nearly half freezer. Once I stored my medication and a few drinks, there was no room for anything else. After a sleepless night, I went down to the lobby for breakfast. Mediocre at best, maybe that's even a compliment. How to screw up oatmeal so badly is a mystery I may never solve. There was one breakfast employee who all I can say is "bless her heart". And yes, totally the southern meaning of the phrase. My husband would add that the parking garage is beyond challenging. Space was at a premium, especially while a wedding was underway. There are spaces meant to be double parked in - no idea how that works. The rest of the spaces are very narrow, and a good third of the spaces have a large concrete column in them. Parking our minivan even with the mirrors folded was like threading a needle. Thank goodness for backup cameras (and a wife who is not afraid to tell her husband where to go!) Not everything was bad - every employee we interacted with was friendly (except the breakfast lady). The location was very convenient to restaurants and shops, though I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be walking around after dark. Would I stay here again? No. Would I recommend this hotel with caveats? Probably not. You decide. ***** A quick note...Pittsburgh is beautiful, the people friendly, the food amazing and the Steelers second only to God (though we do pray for them during mass!) I grew up here but haven't lived here in 40 years. Though you can take a girl out of Pittsburgh, you'll never take Pittsburgh out of the girl!

We were visiting Pittsburgh and found this hotel in Expedia.. we were looking something closer to…read morethe downtown and there were very less hotels with a swimming pool.. we chose this because it had a pool.. slightly expensive though .. about $180 per night!! The area was really good.. lots of restaurants and coffee shops next to it.. The room was also very comfortable... bed was comfortable . Restrooms were also neat. They had a bar in the first floor... and also a gym and swimming pool.. chicken process was slightly slow but OK.. parking facilities were good, but the parking lot was a bit narrow.. overall a good experience.. They had a TV with some good channels . Internet WiFi connection was good . 4 stars.

This place is insanely gorgeous! I just loved my time here as a guest of an event I attended…read morerecently. Every room seems to have a different feel to it. You could seriously have one heck of an event here with some creativity. There's even a full working kitchen... which probably comes in handy for caterers. If I was getting married (again:) or looking for a large event space I'd look here. You could really work some cool themes into the event. I'd love to do a Mad Men themed event here, it just seems to lend itself to that era. But I kinda think you could do anything with the venue. The only thing that would be an issue is that you would absolutely need to hire a valet service. We all know what a pain in the ace parking is in the South Side, double that with a super narrow street and you're pretty much parking miles away.

The space is as versatile as it is impressive…read more I am having my rehearsal dinner, wedding AND reception at Jay's, so we're really using the whole place and couldn't be more pleased. My fiance and I were looking for a New York loft-type venue that could hold around 180 people. In New York this venue would cost the same amount that my whole wedding will cost (we looked there first and hurried it back to the 'burgh). We're planning our Pittsburgh wedding from San Francisco, so it's important that we have vendors who know what they're doing without meeting us often. Jay has been great. He's not so fantastic with email, so get him on the phone to schedule. We're even just dropped by to look at the space and never had trouble being buzzed in. Jay and his colleague Mike who works on videography are always very honest recommending vendors who know the space and can work with us from a distance. Totally worth the money for this space and the ease of working with Jay.

Amazing space managed by amazing people. I threw my 40th birthday party there. The space itself is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. Very industrial. Beautiful brick walls. Super versatile with lots and lots of potential for personalization. Multiple different areas with a variety of character. Gracie and her team were extremely helpful from the moment i first looked at the space to the day after the event. They have seasonal decorations that add to the beauty of the space. They are extremely flexible and worked with us to get the tables/decor/food setup. I cannot think of a better space for private events from birthdays to weddings. Highly recommended.

HIP at the Flashlight Factory may claim their "clients are not just another number," but their…read moreactions certainly prove that their clients are nothing more than dollar signs to them. Long story short, HIP notified my BFF via email only one week before her wedding that, to comply with the fire marshal's mandate, their venue would no longer be able to accommodate her wedding. Fortunately, the bride and bridal party were able to miraculously find another amazingly accommodating venue that same day, but HIP's handling of the issue was nothing less than classless. What was already a stressful situation was exacerbated by HIP's incompetent and unsympathetic actions, including (but not limited to): - delayed communication of the venue's inability to host the wedding - being unresponsive to requests to finalize details of the venue transition (yet still having time to post videos to social media about the situation) - trying to charge ridiculous prices for minimal venue involvement ($2,500 just to use the venue as a hotel and to take pictures there), - and claiming the rented tables were damaged when they were returned (even though they were already damaged when provided in the first place) just to be able to keep the $500 deposit We're so thrilled that the wedding turned out well despite the frustration of having to deal with HIP, but their behavior and attitude were completely unprofessional and, quite frankly, rude. If you're looking to have your big day at their venue, I'd recommend thinking twice. Give your business to people that truly have your best interests -- and not just your money -- in mind.

This is a pretty cool gallery space. I love that they…read morespecialize in housing works and exhibits from local artists. My last visit a few months ago was to see the works of my good friend Rick Bach, a renowned artist who now resides in DC but still does so much work in and around Pittsburgh and our region. The layout is well planned and the usage of an old building adds to the aesthetic of a modern gallery. It's large enough to display big sculptures and other installations. A South Side gem for sure.

The Brewhouse is a bit hit or miss. It mostly leans towards"hit"…read more It's one of the only galleries in the Southside worth talking about. It's host to the Blacksheep Puppet Festival every fall- which is usually worth checking out. I have also been to several not-so-great theatrical events here. They almost always have beer that's free with admission to a event. The atmosphere is industrial- the Brewhouse has a pretty interesting history and besides serving as a venue is home to several artists.

This place is very nice. It took us forever to finally visit this winery. I will say the prices are…read moremuch higher than most wineries in the area. Most wines cost between 13-22 around this area. These wines were 35 - 60 per bottle. However, all of the reds/whites were amazing. Pinot Noir was my favorite. I recommend if you're looking for a setting that is quiet, good wine, and relaxing it's here. I liked this place. The staff was very friendly. They provided us a sample of the sparkling wine after tasting was finished. We recently visited again in June 2019. This is a great place. So relaxing and if you like California wines, you will like this place.

What a great venue! This weekend I visited engine house for a holiday party and just loved it. What…read morea great space! It was perfect for the event. The decor in the bottom floor was awesome with wine barrels, wooden tables, and a cigar room. For my taste, their red wine selections all had a little bit of a spicy finish, but I'd love to go back and give them an another try. The owner and the rest of the staff were all so pleasant and helpful as we all roamed around and tried all their wines. Definitely a nice addition to lawrenceville and I will be back!

How have I NEVER reviewed this Victorian voodoo, NOLA, speakeasy-style lounge?!? It's one of my…read moremost favorite places in all of Pittsburgh. Located just in the back of Dr. Tumblety's specialty shop (behind a bookcase of course) it boasts Victorian romance, intrigue and mystery with its handsome furnishings and accessories. Everything screams early-1900s. The craft cocktails are next level as is the service. The drinks are curated with house-made spirits. They also have stellar mocktail options. I've been here for cocktail tastings, burlesque shows, and other events.

Super fun spot tucked away inside a curiosity shop and right next to a small distillery…read more The atmosphere is Victorian/goth. Lamp lighting, fancy tablecloths, lots of fabric. For the drinks, they use their own spirits. Their menu has something for everyone, including strong drinks, sweet drinks, and mocktails. I've never experienced a wait--and the bar is decorated with pennies!

This place has so many interesting things. A huge variety. Right now it is open Friday and…read moreSaturday, as they are eventually going out of business, so everything is discounted. There are really curious items in the two floors and always more are arriving, as he pulls them from attic and other places. I'll go back. The owner is well traveled, friendly, and could talk about the items. Some very expensive items and some affordably priced ones. Many of these are unique, so would be hard to find on your own. Includes memoriabilia such as coca cola , from casinos, ships, old electronics, instruments. There was an adorable McCoy cookie jar, and beautiful vases, however, I prefer items less fragile, though they are so beautiful! I looked though the shop once, then had to do so again, looking from the ceiling down. Was lots of fun to look around.

This place is jam packed with interesting and quirky things, it's definitely not your standard…read moreantique shop. Don't miss the second floor! The stair case is in the back of the shop. I wish I could remember half of the things in here, but there was just so much! There were a few vintage cameras around the store, some knives, old lighters, a few straight razors. I remember these because that's what I was interested in. There were a lot of what seemed like one-of-a-kind items that would have a good place on a coffee table or book shelf. There were several things I was interested in, I asked if they could cut me a deal for the three items, and they did. But it was still more than I could spend, and they wouldn't budge on the offer. Despite this, the owner was a friendly guy, as was his employee. Prices are moderate, to high. I don't know if you'll find any real bargains in here, but there's always a chance! I didn't have much time in Pittsburgh, but if you're in the area, this is a great place to check out!