I chose Forbes based on the 4.3 rating, but to be honest that 4.3 is selling it short. It's a bar, and that's the ambience for sure. It's comfortable and the bartender was great. The owner was there and it's a very friendly place. Ok the best part was the Chicken Wings. They were amazing. Smoked for 3 hours and then flash fried right before being served. Amazing place, if you like wings try it out. I was also told the Dip is amazing, I'm coming back while in town to try the dip. read more

Food and service was very good. Wings were perfect. Poutine was tasty too. The place had football on and was decorated nicely.

I absolutely loved my experience at Forbes Tavern! My partner and I stopped here while on a little getaway to Pittsburgh and tried due to great reviews. What a cool spot!! To start, our bartender was so friendly and helpful. We loved her. She took the time to explain some local brews, let us taste and we loved them! Secondly, she was very helpful when ordering. We started with the Pretzel bites and Wow! Buttery, chewy, fluffy perfection. These were awesome paired with their honey mustard. For main entree I had the Rice Bowl with grilled chicken. This bowl was packed with flavor!! So incredibly good with just the right amount of spice. Definitely not typical Tavern food which was really nice. I would completely recommend the Forbes Tavern and I can't wait to go back to Pittsburgh to eat/hang here again! read more

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Excellent food at the bar. Burgers cooked to order, add your own condiments. Tons of beers on tap, quiet conversation and quality too to bottom. This is definitely a place we'd be happy to stop back in to relax and enjoy a good meal and beer. read more

The food was very good and a wide range of beverages. There was a private party upstairs which made the downstairs very busy, but we were able to get a table quickly. The noise level was loud. read more

Forbes Tavern - Fried chicken sandwich with a side of Brussels sprouts - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great spot with amazing service! Great beer and cocktail selection. Good spot to watch games

The spot so nice we visited twice! Freezing cold outside, warm and cozy inside. Friendly staff, good food and drinks, nice prices.

Holy cow the wings were amazing!!!! Dry ranch, buffalo, and garlic parm are incredible. Dinner for 2 on Sunday was $25, totally won me over. read more

Great food at this place! Gyro salad is the best. The staff is always friendly and I always stop in when I'm in town.

This may have been the best burger I've ever had. Get the tavern burger with veggies on the side. Eclectic crowd which shows the wide range of people who enjoy the place. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Remember, Dad is always right. Get the broccoli beer ;) Cheers! read more

Forbes Tavern - Brussel sprouts with Gorgonzola and nuts. Excellent! - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Must get the wings. Sooooooo good. Never had chicken wings that just fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. Service was very good. Drinks were average. Wasn't too crowded. Wings were so good we came back the next day for a small lunch. 10 wings between two people was sufficient. Ambiance was good for day drinking. Could easily have more than a few. Definitely coming back for the wings. read more

Forbes Tavern - Garlic Parmesan wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing fresh oysters! Great atmosphere. Would recommend. Nice staff and great location.

Great service and food. A hidden gem. Definitely give it a try. The hamburger and French dip were great.

In Pittsburgh for a three night exploration and baseball game. Stayed downtown and stumbled upon Forbes Tavern. Super impressed, great food, drinks and service. Rea and Donte made our experience. They worked incredibly hard and made us feel like regulars. My wife proclaimed "best wings anywhere" and she's a connoisseur. The French Onion Soup was also a big highlight. Mac-n-cheese is to die for and the flatbreads are really pizzas, incredible pizzas. We ate here all three nights and had incredible experiences each time, highly recommend. Shout out to the kitchen staff, after the game Sunday they got a huge party and didn't miss a beat. read more

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The wings are here second to none in Pitt. Beer selection too notch and the service is great. Hard to beat this place. It's my go-to when I am in Pittsburgh. read more

A standard pub stop for us while staying in downtown PGH. Don't be fooled by the modest atmosphere; the food is excellent. Salads are fantastic! read more

Service and staff very friendly and attentive. Drinks were very good good atmosphere in true tavern setting. Food was good not great but prices are good. read more

I was in town for a convention and my group of about 20 or so people came here two nights in a row and we had the best service from Maria! She took care of us and treated us like family. We were only there for drinks, not food so I can't speak to that but the place is nice and cozy and Maria and the rest of the staff made it just perfect. I'll be back for sure next time I'm in town! read more

Nice bar. Just went in for a couple of Yuenglings and a snack. The service was really good and our server was very friendly. Nothing beats a Yuengling draft and this was cold and crisp very happy with that. I liked the pretzels I had crunching outside soft inside with a side of honey mustard. The person I was with had the poutine and really liked them. I had a taste,thought they were good. The bar was clean. Real enjoyed my experience. read more

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The server, Laura/Laurie, was cheerful, informative and attentive. The music was a tad loud.

Service was great and the food was good. You can tell the staff really care about the establishment. The general manager came over and checked on us. Traveling through Pittsburgh and our hotel is by this bar. I love that it's open late, nice late night menu, good prices and good atmosphere. read more

Forbes Tavern - Pretzel bites and delicious cheese sauce - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Caprese appetizer at Forbes Tavern. Nice presentation, delicious! Saturday afternoon, visiting dahn tahn! read more

Forbes Tavern - Caprese - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great bartenders...Leah and Holly. Great bar with good food. Had the Brussel sprouts appetizer and the tavern burger. Good place for out of towners... definitely 5 stars! read more

Good service and good food, highly recommended. Good happy hour. Stop in next time you are in the area.

It's been awhile since I've reviewed a Downtown restaurant. I think it's because I really haven't had a chance lately. So since we're 90% in the office again, my fellow supervisors and I decided to have an after work early dinner. Forbes is pretty much a bar-n-burger place, but they do their burgers oh-so-well. I went for the taven burger--beef, gorgonzola, bacon, and mushrooms. Got the fries as a side. Forbes is pretty much a bar-n-burger place, but they do their burgers oh-so-well. read more

Great food and super friendly service. The pretzel bites were a fantastic appetizer and we loved the turkey club and the flatbreads. All in all a great stop in downtown. read more

The food is amazing. I had the poutine and crabby bowl. Husband had cheesesteak and tots. Fantastic! read more

Forbes Tavern - Crabby bowl... all gone! - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The service was good, the only waitress that was there was very friendly to us. The vibe is pretty basic steel city Pittsburgh. Dark room/bad lighting, sports on the TV, bar seating, and a few high top tables. It's not super big but it's a decent size for the Pittsburgh area. The food was subpar - the fried pickles appetizer was huge and came with a good side sauce. The mac and cheese was a solid 7/10. My burger on the other hand, if I had a dog I would've fed it the burger. read more

Came here for dinner after a rainy day of college tours and everything hit the spot. Service was friendly, my husband couldn't decide between the tavern burger or the dip. Our server recommended the dip and when I say my husband loved it I mean he LOVED it! The next morning contemplated going in to get one to go for the car ride home. One son and I each had the burger which were cooked perfectly and tasty, my other son had the chicken tender BLT and was very happy with it as well. read more

All of our food was delicious. The servings are quite large. Super friendly staff. Very nice atmosphere

Stepped in for a late lunch in a Sunday. Got the burger and French dip sandwich w side salad and fries, and a couple of beers on tap. Great service and food, and plan to visit next time in Pitt. read more

Forbes Tavern - Cheeseburger with Fries - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had the Philly cheesesteak meal. I enjoyed the fries the most, they were cooked to perfection! read more

Forbes Tavern - Philly cheesesteak - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Everything. Got so sick from their Reuben and fries. Never go again. Stay away from this place.

The food was delicious and Mackenzie and Maurice treated us like family I highly recommend this spot whenever your in the Pittsburgh area... You will thank me !!!! read more

What a great place to gather. Easy, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. the staff was friendly and engaging. Full service bar and great rotating beer menu. All flavors, tastes and price points were covered. The menu focused on comfort food but it is all well prepared. I enjoyed a early dinner during happy hour and as the server said, "You may not think you are eating a lot but you will be full." read more

Forbes Tavern - Baby back mac - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There was a loud crowd in for the World Series but room at the bar for a couple more. Took awhile for the food to come out and worth the wait, the Rachel sandwich looked good, salad too. If you sit at the bar there is a good view of the grill and you can see the orders come out. I had a Tavern burger and really enjoyed the jalapeño cheese and butter roll that it comes with. Got it with fries too, they were seasoned well. Pairing with the Strongbow cider on a crisp fall night made it perfect. read more

Forbes Tavern - Strongbow hard apple cider - Beer Bar Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Night and day experience of who is working. I stopped by on Monday the 7th and did not even get acknowledge despite shuffling to different parts of the bar so I left. I gave it a another try on the 8th before the Penguins and game and it was completely different. Servers were on their game and attentive. I spoke to one of them about my previous experience and she apologized, with in minutes the owner, Maurice came over to to express his concerns and offered to buy me drink. I got the French Dip and was not disappointed. If in town again I would definitely visit. Maurice is a genuine guy who wants his customers to have a quality experience. read more

Food and service was great. Crab bowl was amazing. Nice atmosphere. Definitely will be back.

Good food. Had their tavern burger and fries. It was moist and delicious. The service was fine but it's not super quick for lunch hour .

Enjoyed the experience minus my card being charged $80 instead of the 1 drink I had. Management has been kind trying to resolve the issue.