No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy and 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. read more

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

I haven't been to DG before and we opted to try their Sharpsburgh space. We love the brews, so thought why not. We came on a Saturday and found the parking lot quite full. We accidentally parked at the gravel lot next door and it was packed when we left. The space itself is fun and large. You can seat yourself and there are two food trucks you can order from. They have a large projector screen showing the NFL playoffs. The staff is great, very welcoming and helpful. Definitely a fun spot! read more

Dancing Gnome - Brew + Blue Sparrow Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Parking here is challenging. I think you can park in a nearby gravel lot but was unsure. It was crowded with two food trucks operating. Great to have food options on-site although we did not eat. I was disappointed in the beer selection with half the available beer being IPAs. There were a lot of beers available however, perhaps 20? They did have a raspberry sour which my wife enjoyed. I got a cask conditioned bitter which was good but did not blow me over. But for anyone preferring a malty brew, nothing on the menu for them. Even in the middle of summer most places will still pour a stout or porter, or something a little malty. Not here, unless I missed something. Very attractive interior with high ceilings. Modern vibe. But the noise level was entirely too high. It was difficult to hear each other over a very small table for two. The noise level was so high we went elsewhere for a second round. Some carpet, wall hangings or upholstered furniture might absorb some of the sounds bouncing around in there. If crowded, expect a big party level of sound. Can't say we will return with so many other options with better beer, ambience and accessibility. Still, if you're in the area and want a hoppy beer, check it out! read more

Dancing Gnome - Cask conditioned Bitter up front, fruity sour behind. - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great place for group gathering! Large seating areas and also have outdoor seating. No frill brewery with great beer selection. They offer a variety of beers for all taste buds. We really enjoyed their Dunkel and IPAs. When we were here, they had food truck outside which was great. Definitely give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Dancing Gnome - Order counter - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great beer, great atmosphere and phenomenal service. Loved every minute here. Important- Dogs are not allowed. Yelp indicated they were. Not sure if it will be fixed soon for "Features" but it is important to leave your pups at home read more

Dancing Gnome - Hefeweizen to go - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a great brewery-probably one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. The beer always hits, they have a spacious taproom with indoor and outdoor seating. Great vibes, great people. They have a lot of styles to pick from ranging from hazys to more traditional styles. They make a great Pilsner and Schwartz. Their Lustra pale ale is one of my favorite beers. They recently built a nice deck outside around their permanent food truck, Blue Sparrow which is super nice in good weather. I also love how there are always plants inside to purchase or a free propagation wall. They have great merch and also feature a local artist on a rotating basis so you can buy art there too! They always have cans and/or bottles on site for purchase. There is a decent sized parking lot on site or street parking throughout Sharpsburg. This brewery does not allow dogs, but I respect it . They're part of the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild-so you can get a stamp and prizes here. read more

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This is a really nice brewery, good beer, food truck, amazing outdoor and inside areas, seltzers, and very good staff. I should rank it at 5 stars but the beer is a bit short of amazing, and since this is a brewery, beer is the main topic. I wouldn't say the selection is lacking, it is great. The beers are well crafted also, it's just that little thing that is missing, for me. But if you're not a beer snob, this place is still a fun place. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'll be honest, I almost didn't come here, twice! The first reason was because I had one of their beers at another bar, and the quality was really low, at the time I thought this was a result of their just not bringing very good beers, but now that I've had beers on tap at their brewery, it probably had something to do with the way the keg and lines were treated at the bar. The second time was because I accidentally went to their old location and thought they were closed. I am happy to report that they have a pretty expansive selection of beer, although most of them are IPAs. They still had a small amount of crisp lagers on tap though, and they were really well-designed beers, I wish they would do a Cold IPA or a West Coast Pilsner! My favorites were definitely the festbier and dry-hopped pilsner! The permanent foodtruck they have here (Blue Sparrow) is delicious and inventive enough that this brewery is worth visiting even if you don't drink beer! read more

Stopped in for a drink and loved the vibe. The plants everywhere were a nice touch.and the bar tenders were up top of taking orders

I've been here on several occasions for different small gatherings and have always enjoyed the friendly, laid-back atmosphere. They have a long tap list that includes several ciders for folks like me who don't particularly enjoy beer. While you can count on a good drink, I wouldn't show up hungry - the permanently on-site food truck took over an hour to process my order, in part because they were missing several of the ingredients necessary for the meal I had selected. I wasn't in a hurry and I ended up with a different meal that was absolutely delicious, so it was still a good experience. read more

Dancing Gnome - Noodle bowl - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dancing Gnome is among the areas elite breweries. One thing they do very well is sourcing high quality food trucks but if you come on a night there is no guest truck, their resident truck, Blue Sparrow, does not disappoint. This place has solid European and focused on the classics. They don't do many wild or exciting brews focusing on traditional brews. If you like gimmicky beers like exotic sours or exaggerated flavors, this is not the place for you. It's high quality with no frills. Service is spectacular, the staff is warm and welcoming. They can easily accommodate large groups as well. Plenty of room! read more

Great kid friendly brewery! We went over the weekend with our two young children and had a great time. There were 2 food trucks to choose from, lots of great beer options - and really liked that you could choose a full or half pint size. Bonus that there is a diaper changing table in the restroom. There was ample seating indoors and outdoors. The only negative was limited parking onsite. Would definitely come back! read more

Dancing Gnome - Inside - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First off, we're from Oregon. We love a good IPA and hazy. This is the place! Staff super friendly, knowledgeable, clean. Highly recommend if you like a good hazy and if you want a nice place to hang out. Lots of picnic tables lots of indoor seating lots of outdoor seating, TV. read more

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I stopped by recently, but I was disappointed when I pulled up and walked up to the building to see that they were closed, but then I saw a sign on the door that they had moved down the street to a new location. So my disappointment soon turned into excitement as we walked up to a brewery marvel. The exterior of their new location is electrifying in all regards. The exterior lighting to the architecture inside and outside of this location is beyond your typical brewery and the parking is plentiful. Listen, I get it that they grew beyond their old walls and that speaks volumes of the brewery scene in Pittsburgh, but those old building breweries with all the character will always have my heart. Btw: Sharpsburg happens to be one of my favorite neighborhoods in the Pittsburgh area and the growth that has happened and is happening is a beautiful thing to see. The day I visited they were jam packed and they had a BBQ food truck that was popping and from what I was seeing people eat it looked amazing and even though we didn't eat I am sure they had something vegan I could have tried. The service was fast and the beers were delicious. I can't wait to come back and spend more time here and drink more of their beers and meet some cool peeps. I also purchased a couple of their mugs and glasses which I now love drinking my craft beers from. Great job Dancing Gnome :D read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

6+IPAs on draft, with fun names, fantastic art work, on-site parking, & an outdoor patio area....sold! not only sold, but we added a * must-visit when creating our self-made Pittsburg beer tour I had no idea at the time they had won America's favorite brewery, & while it wouldn't necessarily claim a top spot in my favorites, I can agree their flavors & ambiances were fantastic beers ranging $7-8, ample variety, and friendly bartenders allowing for small sip samples to decide- we were very impressed with a number of their IPAs we selected Galaxy & Better One or Two Two- had samples of Etch, Gravel Grinder- all had very unique hazy flavors ranging levels of lightness, rich & creamy, crisp & juicy, or dank hops I really wish 1. they offered flights 2. they offered mix&match to-go packs (lucky Buddy's on Carson has a lot of their IPAs in their mix&match cooler, so we were able to pick up a good variety to bring home) plenty of inside & outside seating, food truck was on site at the time of our visit, big screens to watch games overall, excellent visit- would frequent if we lived close & would definitely have my fridge consistently stocked with Dancing Gnome beer read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of the top breweries in one of the best if not the best breweries in the city. They have great IPA's , always, and their 'Dunkel' is amazing. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hey! The Yelp profile says pet friendly BUT! No dogs allow inside or on the patio! So don't bring Fido! No dogs allowed.

Updating my review as Dancing Gnome is now at a new location, which I love by the way! It is so much larger and they have a nice outdoor area. It is still a very kid friendly brewery. Also it is SO clean! I tried a half pint of the Track Botanical. It was good! Can't wait to go back and try some others. While I was there, they didn't have food. However a food truck was scheduled to come at 4pm. We brought plenty of snacks to cover us during our stay. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wonderful time celebrating friends birthday here! It was my first time visiting and we had a great experience! There was lots of parking spots in the lot so parking wasn't an issue when I arrived. We came on a Thursday night and there were great food options at the food truck. Everyone enjoyed their waffle fries and burgers! The outdoor seating area looked like a great place to enjoy in warmer weather. Inside there was a variety of seating at low and high top tables and at the bar. Whenever we went to order our drinks the staff were very friendly and helpful. We never had to wait long for drinks either. The staff members also were very good at coming around to clean tables and take our empty drink glasses away. There is a large variety of beer on tap so everyone can find something they enjoy! Overall a great experience here! read more

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Dancing gnome is a cute brewery. They brew the beer on sight and the Blue Sparrow food truck has great food. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and they give great service. Their beer list is mostly IPAs though, so if you are like me and don't like IPAs, just be aware. read more

The Dancing Gnome is a very friendly brewery located in the heart of Sharpsburg. They moved into a well lit and open space. Today, they had two different food trucks on their property. With seating inside and outside, there's plenty of room for you and your friends. They have a nice selection of beers, theirs and it looked like they had some guest breweries to choose from too. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I think this is my new favorite brewery in town. I really enjoyed that their full menu has so many options. My household loves hazy IPAs and sweet stouts so we were especially pleased last night with the current taproom offerings. I tried three of their hazy IPAs and my partner tried the Mexican Chocolate and the Nocturne. The Mexican chocolate was delicious and sweet but didn't have any spice as I expected it would. Also, I don't think they have any sours at this time if you're looking for that style of beer. The inside of the brewery is beautiful - modern and gorgeous with tons of seating and beautiful plants on display. The outside seating was also fantastic and left everyone plenty of space to spread out. I can't wait to go back! read more

Dancing Gnome - Lustra beer - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Well Dancing Gnome was a brewery that I just had to try since it had a fantasy oriented slant to it. Steve and I had just one of their beers since that was what time and opportunity allowed. Lustra was the beer we had from this brewery, a pale ale that wasn't too bad. It had citrus and hints of a bread flavor to it. Perhaps not the most memorable pale ale I have come acrossed but one that was refreshing enough with it's clean, crisp features. read more

Dancing Gnome - The Lustra pale ale from Dancing Gnome! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very good beer and a great space. I wish they would mix up their hazies a bit. Many of them taste the same.

I've known of Dancing Gnome for years, and finally a friend and I decided to check it out. I'm so glad we did! Dancing Gnome - located in Sharpsburg - has both indoor and outdoor seating, which I definitely appreciated; it would have been too hard to talk with my friend in the busy indoor area (which had both full tables and folks stopping in buy beer to take home). Rather than fighting to make ourselves heard, we got comfortable under some shade at an outdoor bench. Drink-wise, the only in-house brew I sampled was the Tentacle Squad - an IPA with tropical fruit undertones. I also had a can of Arsenal Cider, as I admit that I'm not a regular beer drinker, nor am I an IPA diehard (which Dancing Gnome specializes in). I know, I know: what was I doing at a brewery, especially this one, if I'm neither a frequent beer drinker or an IPA diehard? Well, in addition to always being open to trying out a local brewery at least once, my friend and I wanted to taste some of the food that was available that afternoon! Dancing Gnome doesn't have a kitchen, but it does host food trucks. The big draw last weekend was Blowfish BBQ, and boy were they a treat. My friend and I ordered a brisket sandwich and their brisket mac and cheese. Oh man. I had sampled food from Blowfish BBQ before, but a full meal was next-level - both the brisket and the mac were perfect! I left full and happy, and I'd definitely come back to the Dancing Gnome in the future. I love the vibes here, I actually want to try their German Gose, and I'd love to pair it with some great treats from another food truck...or from Blowfish BBQ if I happen to catch them again! read more

I am a lover of craft breweries. After visiting last night, Dancing Gnome is at the top my list and I will be definitely be heading back soon. Dancing Gnome had knowledgeable and friendly staff, delicious true to style beers and a unique atmosphere. We ordered a pizza from the food truck which complimented the West Coast IPAs perfectly. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Top notch brewery! They have a screen playing sports in case you're wondering (like I was). Alongside excellent IPA's they have $12 4 packs for take home, I got two! Go dance with your Gnome read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dancing Gnome is the King of the IPA in Pittsburgh, and it's a crown that is theirs to lose. The ease of ordering 4 packs on their websites these days for pickup is quick and easy, which I also appreciate. If you want a great stout, go down the street to Hitchhiker. But when you come here try one of their delicious and hoppy IPA varieties. read more

Dancing Gnome - a glass of beer on a table - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really happy to have finally ventured to Dancing Gnome! I saw my favorite food truck (Blue Sparrow) would be here, so we made the long trek from south hills (not really a long trek, I always just laugh at how "far" anything through the tunnels feels) we came on a Wednesday evening, and the brewery, and food truck last call was 8PM. I love IPA's! So I was really happy with their selection. My fiancé is such a basic beer guy, he wasn't happy with the IPA's, but still tried them! I would be curious to see what their non-ipa options are. He did try the pale ale, but still said it had an IPA flavor. Also, I wasn't a fan of the plastic cups! I know glass is difficult for outdoors, but compostable option would be a wonderful alternative. Covid percussions were awesome. Friendly staff greeted us at the door (I'm thinking they were the owners, super cool guys) told us where to sit, which was a cool courtyard type area with Home Depot buckets, and boards for seating (not kidding! But it worked) all of the seating was very nicely spaced out, and I didn't feel uncomfortable for one second. Everyone wore masks properly, and it was super clean. Outdoor area has porta-John's for bathrooms, ladies, don't wear your jumpers! :) Can't wait to come back! read more

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Fabulous beer. Beer mavens will be happy with their beers. Lustra and Pounce were fantastic. The listing isn't extensive but the quality is high. They didn't serve food but the lot next to their building is set up for food trucks. When we were there the barbecue was great. I'll definitely return. read more

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no wine or local distillery options. Just surf side and stateside canned mixed drinks. No flights available. No tastings either. You order by half pint or full pint at bar after standing in line. Plenty of seating seating inside and out. And has some tables you can stand at. Big screen tv to watch the game on inside. No dogs allowed. Small parking on lot. Street parking also available. read more

Dancing Gnome - Beer & stateside tea - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dancing Gnome is one of my favorite breweries in Pittsburgh. They are very IPA heavy which suits me just fine. However, they have branched out into other styles in recent years. Today they have a Dunkel, a Kölsch, a Pilsner, a Czech- style lager and an English Brown Ale available. I love that they display which hops are used in their IPAs and can explain what flavors different hops bring to the various ales. The tap room has a large projection tv that is showing a Pens game tonight. Blue Sparrow delivers food to the tap room and several folks are eating delicious looking pizzas. I just stopped for a beer, though. The new tap room is a fantastic space! Stop in if you're in Sharpsburg! read more

We love going to all of the local breweries and follow upcoming releases. Dancing Gnome is known for their IPAs (not my beer of choice) but they put out many great styles and some killer stouts. They have moved to an online ordering system due to Covid. With some releases you have to have fast fingers but I was thrilled to score some Barrel Aged Black Clouds Double Vanilla. The pickup process is so easy. They have a table set up in the front of the garage area and they confirm your order and had the beers ready to go. Masks were being worn and sanitizer out. We also decided to grab a beer in the beer garden. They have some two seat tables and some larger picnic tables, some under cover. It wasn't busy and we were able to get a table. No one was near us at all. They had a great food truck so we ordered food and took our tickets over to get beer. Dancing Gnome has been making great beer for years and they are still doing so. They have done a great job I think at adapting to these crazy times. The beer garden is a nice set up if you want to drink out. The online shop is easy if you just want to order some beers to take home. read more

Dancing Gnome - Black Clouds Double Vanilla - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Man they've come along way. Each visit gets better. Good pours, staff and atmosphere. Raising my rating from three stars to four. read more

Dancing Gnome - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have heard all of the hype about the new Dancing Gnome location and wanted to come here! We came with another couple who have been to many local Pittsburgh breweries, so we wanted their opinion on what to get and how it was compared to others. They told us that Dancing Gnome is really known for their IPAs, so that's what we went with! We tried three of their beers: an IPA, a DIPA, and a golden ale. The IPAs were by far my favorite and the double IPA was the best of the three. They don't have flights here, but they do half pours (9 oz) and you can basically do a DIY flight that way. The music was awesome, the interior decoration was beautiful, and they had some very nice outdoor seating as well! Our friends loved the atmosphere and the beers here, which means it must be pretty good!! read more

Dancing Gnome - Better One or Two double IPA - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I will start by saying that I do not like IPAs - so my choices were limited. The bartenders were nice and helpful - they let me try a few beers until I found something I liked. I did love the new location - there was tons of space and it was really nice to sit outdoors. I tried the oatmeal stout and enjoyed it. My partner had a West Coast IPA that he really liked. In general, it's a really nice space in Sharpsburg - I can't wait to go back. read more

Dancing Gnome - West coast IPA and oatmeal stout - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Still keeping my review at 5 stars. The folks working here are always super friendly and they brew some of the best beer in the city, hands down. I'm updating my review based on the new location. It's just down the street from the old place but the new place is huge and really nice. Great exterior and interior with tons more seating. Seems like a bigger draft list now as well. One of my favorite breweries to visit. read more

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Unfortunately my family just had a terrible experience. We were told our 1 year old twins were being too loud. I do not recommend this place if you have children. Our 1 year old twins were strapped into their stroller, not even crying, but communicating they wanted food by yelling. Other children were in the vicinity and also making noise, and I suspect they were told after us to leave. It was close to 90 degrees outside which is why we were inside with babies. I love the beer and food, but while we were not straight out told to leave, it was implied. I don't think any parent wants to feel ashamed for having children. It was not a great experience, even though the food at blue sparrow and their beer was excellent. It was also 3-4pm on a Saturday. I think as a parent of a 4 year old girl, and 1 year old twin boys, we deserve to be able to go out in public even if 1 year old babies may make a little noise. If they were bawling, or excessively noisy, as a decent human being, I'm happy to take them out and walk around away from the public. You can't control when a baby makes some noise; I hope to never feel ashamed for having children again like I was at dancing gnome for existing read more

Dancing Gnome makes highly-rated beer, especially in Pennsylvania according to my beer craft senses. So, I needed to get my hands on some. We were headed back home to Grand Rapids, when we decided to make a pit stop in Pittsburgh to the brewery. It was my 1st time in Pittsburgh. They have a wide variety of hop-forward beers, and the taproom has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The whole vibe is that of an industrial touch like the breweries in Brooklyn. The brewery is accessible to wheelchairs, but parking can be tight. There is a small lot behind the brewery, but it fills up quickly. There are also a few metered spots on the street, but these can be difficult to find. If you are coming in a wheelchair, I recommend arriving early to secure a parking spot close to the brewery. We were there around 4 on a Thursday so we were the only ones to be able to get a handicapped parking which is near the building. Once you're inside, you'll find a spacious taproom with a large bar and plenty of seating. There is also a small outdoor patio, which is a great place to enjoy a beer on a nice day. The staff seemed aloof, a 1st from a brewery, was it the wheelchair in the Steel City? I enjoyed the Double Lustra. It is a DIPA brewed with Citra and Amarillo hops and has an ABV of 8.5%. The flavor is dank & citrusy, with notes of tangerine, grapefruit, & pine. The beer has a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish. Double Lustra is a limited release beer. It was no surprise this is a well made beer which tastes like other delicious DIPAs, hoppy & juicy, a great one beer spot. Overall, Dancing Gnome is a great place to enjoy a craft beer in Pittsburgh. However, the parking can be a challenge, so I recommend arriving early if you are coming in a wheelchair. I did not encounter any challenges that led to the entrance from where we were at. read more

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