Don't let the name throw you (I thought it sounded like the name of a really bad dive bar)…read more.. This is a lovely venue for events such as weddings, showers, dinner/holiday parties and similar events. Located on Banksville Road it's easy to get there by car, bus, trolley, etc. They have an area called Backstage at The Boiler Room which is home to live music performances. The lobby is lovely and elegant. Heated four seasons porch, courtyard with fire pits, fountains and more. Food is standard fare for banquet hall facility. Though standard fare everything is served cooked to perfection. Meats are juicy and tender, pasta not over cooked, sauces flavorful and not dried out.

I didn't even know this venue existed until I was invited to a ballroom dance at the space, which…read morewas held yesterday evening. After being there, I just have to let people know what they are missing out on! First of all, there is ample parking, a rarity in Pittsburgh. Second, location. Just outside the Fort Pitt tunnels and slightly down Banksville Road, it is minutes away from the city, seconds from two hotels, and within 45 minutes to an hour of the airport. (Note: If you are going for the first time, be aware that it is not on Banksville Road proper, but on an extension behind the Days Inn.) Now for the space itself. The parking lot is slightly rugged, but I think the overall ambiance makes up for that, especially since they offer valet parking. There is a sweet little gazebo on the lower outer level, which looks as if it could be a great photo spot. The upstairs features a ballroom with a raised platform, a multi-use room with a beautiful marble bar (and efficient bartenders), and a stunning covered porch area. There are screens throughout which can be used for slideshows or, as we used them, to keep updated on the Oscars throughout the evening. I did not get to look at the downstairs area, but given the quality of the rest of the venue, I'm certain it would not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at this venue and will keep it mind for future event needs!

Beautiful venue and the owner is such a a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend using this…read morevenue. The decor is also exceptional.

From the owner: Event venue that can accommodate up to 125 people. On site event planner. Perfect place for your…read morenext gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, wedding, or a company meeting, we have packages to fit all your needs! Call us today to book your next memorable event!

We had our Mom's Celebration of Life luncheon here and it could not have been better. They were so…read moreeasy to work with ahead of time working with us on Video to be played continuously, music, a toast with a shot for everyone, microphone for eulogies and much more. The Food!?! OMG people are still talking about the food weeks later and if you have an event do yourself a favor and upgrade to the beef brisket I think it was and don't forget the roasted potatoes- heaven. Also the complimets we heard is about the staff and we agree. The staff was not only quick and efficient, you had no idea that they were there. "how was my water glass never empty" was a comment we heard often. The space is also just beautiful and helped make our difficult day that much easier and memorable. Oh and out front of the building they had, on their sign, a message saying "Celebrating the life of (mom's name)". Nice touch.

We just had our wedding at Cefalo's this past weekend and it was First Class. Sixty guests…read moreattended. The owners, Lenny and Dean and Amy, the Manager, were fantastic to work with and made the event everything we dreamed of. We felt very welcome throughout the planning. Cefalo's is a beautiful place to hold a wedding ceremony then dine on fantastic food cooked up by Dean and served by his staff in their dining room. After dinner, you can spend the rest of the evening partying the ballroom. They offer all the services, (or can recommend) you need when planning a wedding. For us and our guests, it was super convenient and easier to have everything for the wedding in one beautiful setting. The food, the hor's d'oeuvres, and entrees was amazing. There's also a huge bar attended by professional bartenders. The food servers were friendly, professional and very attentive. We received so many compliments from our guests on both the food and service. Many said that was the best food they ever had at a wedding! So, if you're looking for a top notch, First Class venue to have your wedding, look no further then Cefalos.

Fantastic bowling alley! Lanes and surrounding area are very clean and maintained. We came on a…read moreTuesday night and there were plenty of lanes available, we weren't crowded with strangers everywhere. Front desk staff was friendly and took the time to explain the different leagues available and found us a flyer to take home to decide if we wanted to join. The lanes worked great and only got stuck once in the whole 1.5hrs we played. A worker immediately noticed we needed help and fixed it quickly. I'll definitely be coming back here to bowl! Especially keep an eye out for Open House day, where you bowl for 2hrs free.

Bowling has been on my list for a fun date night forever... finally made it to Bowlero Pittsburgh…read morein the Noblestown Rd shopping center. Walked in with my hubby around 7 on a Friday evening and was able to get a lane. We took advantage of the buy two games get a third half off and included shoe rentals special. It took us about an hour to play....hubby did really well... he didn't tell me he played on a league before we were married. I live, I learn ...at least I didn't take any of his bets. There are snacks, a full bar and arcade games to extend the evening out if you are interested.

First visit to this city and we chose this hotel for its location just south of downtown Pittsburgh…read moreand train access out back. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon and so far have not had any noise from the train line out back or the fire station next door. Parking garage underground with elevators that take you to the lobby or your floor. Breakfast is included. Kind of on the small side but still filling. Wish they had better coffee. Their new policy to clean the rooms every other day makes you become creative on where to hang towels and such to dry before their next use. We had a lovely view of a cemetery haha. If you are bored and craving ice cream, there's a Graeter's just three minutes down the road, serving hand dipped ice cream.

This is a very safe, clean, and easy public transportation to the football game (on the…read moreT/lightrail). There are many cafes, bars, and restaurants to walk to from the front entrance. Parking is conveniently located in the back (for $17/day), and the T/lightrail is right out of the parking garage in the back. It could not have been more easy and safe to get to the football game.

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.

Always interesting art, best framer in town, very community oriented, make it a point of going to…read morethe shows

One of my favorite galleries in the city. They specialize in corporate sales, but walk-in…read morecustomers are also encouraged. The art is professionally presented and lit, and the artistry is always impressive. I went to a friend's fiber art show here and was in awe of the complete experience. Definitely worth the trip.

Hey friends! I was in town working the NFL Draft and needed a comfy spot near the stadium for my…read morefinal evening there. This was the perfect place, location-wise. Check-in/Check-out: Easy. Seamless. I pre-paid online. I presented my ID and had my room key within five minutes. Customer service was friendly! Check-out was just as easy. Gave my room number and was on my way! The room: The room is spacious. I got a double-Queen room. Plenty of lighting. Decent sized flat screen. A large closet with hangers and an iron inside. The bathroom is where things went wrong. There's an obvious plumbing issue. While showering, the water was not draining. Unfortunately, I had to shower with a pool of water at my feet. When I got out the shower, the floor was completely soaked. The water was flooding from underneath the tub. Also, there were obvious flood water marks near the toilet. Amenities: Free breakfast including items such as yogurt, bagels, oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, Cinnabons, sausages & more. Free coffee and tea available as well. A very large pool is onsite. A small but mighty gym is on site as well. Vending machines and an ATM are in the lobby. I did see multiple signs reminding guests about "Quiet Hours." Which makes me believe this hotel has issues with guest hosting room parties. Outside of the bathroom issues, I would re-book if working in Downtown Pittsburgh again. But for a leisure, social trip I would consider booking elsewhere.

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!…read more I have never felt this angry about a hotel before. The young blonde woman with short hair at the front desk was unbelievably rude from the moment I walked in. I asked whether I could pay for an early check-in, and instead of responding professionally, she looked at me with obvious disgust and acted like my presence was a problem. Her tone was cold, dismissive, and openly hostile. She told me there were no rooms and that I should just wait, with absolutely no basic courtesy. The way she treated me made me feel deeply unwelcome, and honestly, it felt racist. I was so uncomfortable and upset that even though I could not get a refund, I still left and checked into another hotel. That is how bad this experience was. If this is how they treat guests, people should stay far away from this place.

I've driven up and down Potomac Ave for years and never noticed Fredo's which is right next door to…read morethe Dormont Theater. I had to stop into Fredo's after seeing photos from my daughter who had just spent two weeks in Bosnia. The interior of Fredo's is like stepping into a small shop you'd find in Bosnia. The yellow walls are welcoming, and cozy. There's a small variety of snacks, and beverages on one side of the shop, and a large counter where you'd place your order. There are a few tables for dining in, but I chose to take my order home. I ordered a small Cevapi and Sirnica, plus picked up some Croatian chocolate for dessert. The Cevapi were delicious skinless beef and veal sausages, that were nicely savory and well browned. A cup of chopped onions, and what I think was a yogurt sauce came with my Cevapi which added more flavor and an overall goodness to the Cevapi. A bread similar to a pita made eating Cevapi easy, and filling. The Sirnica was equally delicious. A wonderful mix of flaky, chewy phyllo pastry, and cheese baked inside the pastry. It definitely hit the spot with a nice balance of a light pastry and mild cheese. I ate the leftover half cold, and it was just as good! The lady at the counter was friendly, and patient with me. The menu is truly a deli menu full of sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. If you're wanting to go for the House Specials, you won't be disappointed!

I stopped in here for dinner with my mom on a Wednesday evening. They're open til 7pm, but it was…read moreempty when we arrived. They have a couple of tables inside for dining and we chose the one closest to the coffee bar. The one employee there took our order and made our food right next to us at the counter/kitchen set up located behind the register. We did see several takeout orders get picked up while we were there. My mom had the gyro salad and I ordered an Italian with no onions or dressing. My mom was disappointed that the "greens" were actually chopped romaine and/or iceberg. The gyro meat was flavorful and had a nice crisp to the outside and the homemade dressing was delicious. The Italian was also decent. I'm picky when it comes to hoagie rolls and this baguette was soft and fresh. I typically prefer more of a crisp exterior, but this was fine. The meat and toppings were fresh and the sandwich was served with a small bag of Lay's on the side. Overall, we had a nice experience dining in the small deli, but with so many options in the Pittsburgh area, I can't say we were wowed enough to be repeat customers.