Vibes are good here! It's a little dark inside for me but I'm glad they have seating outside as well. They have a good selection of beer of course but I like that they have other things like Arsenal cider and cocktails as well since I don't drink beer. Love that they have a ton of space for groups and that they have a food truck outside always. Staff was nice and service is quick. Definitely worth checking out in Lawrenceville. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Cider - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great ambiance. I liked how open the inside was. Our server was very kind and took great care of us. We got the crispy potatoes and I think they were overdone, and could have used more sauce. Overall a good time. Drinks were great. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Interior - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Come for the beer. Stay for the food. I enjoyed my visit very much. The food was honestly so good! My friend and I shared the arancini, burrata, and huli huli wings. Every bite was tasty. I especially loved the sweet and savory combination in the burrata which had strawberries and basil. The arancini also had a great combination of savory and sweet flavors and had some honey and cherry added to the mix along with butternut squash. If you love creative, deliciously prepared dishes, definitely come here. read more

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Several of us stopped by on Saturday afternoon around 4pm when they opened. Wr started off sitting at the bar but they were nice enough to move us to a couple of outside tables when more friends kept joining us. The inside isn't super spacious but it never seems super busy so it can be good for groups. My phone was dying and the staff was nice enough to charge it for a bit behind the bar. We enjoyed all the cocktails and beers we got. They did put multiple people from each table on a tab which they warned us about ahead of time and we were fine with. They also do automatic 20% gratuity which is great because that's what we give anyways. read more

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Some friends and I organized a Squirrel Hill bar crawl over the weekend, and I almost wish we could have stayed at Independent the entire time. IBC does not take reservations, which usually makes me a little wary of a bar or restaurant, but they were maybe one of the most accommodating places I've ever been in Pittsburgh when it came to our group. Three of us sat at the bar upon arrival, and the bartender asked if there would be more people in the party joining us. We said yes, and we eventually moved to a table outside, with another table beside ours left empty for us so incoming friends could still be near us. I thought this was so thoughtful. We were also informed from the start that parties of six or larger must be on the same check and that gratuity would be included. I took this opportunity to cash out, as I was leaving shortly. My check was brought out promptly and I was not held up at all, which I appreciated. I ordered the bramble cocktail, which was delicious. It was very citrus forward and bright without being overly sweet. The bartenders at IBC know what they're doing. And now, for my favorite part. I consider myself to be somewhat of a potato snob. I take fries very seriously. Independent Brewing Company might just have my favorite fries in all of Pittsburgh. They are hand-cut, perfectly crispy, and well-seasoned. And the aioli accompanying them is out of this world. Is the perfect blend of herbs with a hint of citrus. I am still thinking about them 24 hours later and thinking about when I'll be able to get them again. Overall, I am so pleased with our visit to IBC. The staff are absolutely wonderful, and the food and drinks are all well-done. We will absolutely be back. read more

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Cozy vibes. Not a huge selection of beers and only one cider, but also some cocktails and wine. The staff is awesome and the service was quick. read more

Independent Brewing Company - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped by while walking in Squirrel Hill to grab a drink outside. Drinks were good and the service was prompt, only about 4-5 tables outside. Helped a lot with questions we had out the drinks. Got the Pecorino wine and premium lager. Wine was not widely available and tried for the first time, would get again! The lager was pretty basic but for $4 it's a decent deal. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Pecorino wine and premium lager - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cool brewery/bar in the squirrel hill area. Located right next to hidden harbor and I think they shared a kitchen so you can get similar food. They have a wide variety of drinks from many different breweries and the vibe of the place is pretty great. read more

Independent Brewing Company - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great beer and wine selection. This is one of the only places I know of that consistently has interesting European beers on tap, and I love the Basque cider when they have it. The cocktails tend to run a little sweet for my taste. The food is hit-or-miss with a small menu, so I don't eat here that often, but I do really like the whiskey buffalo wings. The kitchen can also get crazy backed up--I think it's shared with hidden harbor next door--leading to long waits for food even when the Independent is half empty. Not a place to eat in a hurry. It's a cute, small spot with some outdoor tables. read more

I planned to spend Gratitude Day 2025 at IBC but decided to go to the mothership after discovering that IBC was pouring East End Brewing Company's Gratitude Barleywine in 10oz glasses for $8 (EEBC was pouring them in 13oz glasses for $9). We did have one round and the Brussels sprouts at IBC, both of which were tasty. The sprouts were a bit soggy and too sweet from an abundance of sauce for my taste, but my plus one loved them. The avocado crème was a nice touch. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Brussel sprouts and snifter of Gratitude Barleywine - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This was hands down the best dining experience we had in Pittsburgh. The margarita was delicious (and beautiful!) and the burrata salad and carne asada tacos were phenomenal. They have a somewhat limited menu but what they do they do so well. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly. I love all the alternate history art on the walls, it's a fun place to look around. I especially loved that they were playing records. Independent Brewing Company has a great vibe and aesthetic. Highly recommend!! read more

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Independent Brewing Company in Shadyside has a fantastic beer lineup--plenty of in-house brews plus rotating picks from international and local spots. Perfect for beer lovers looking to try something new. That said, the space is tiny. Seating is cramped, and it gets seriously loud during peak hours. If you hate waiting or need elbow room, avoid evenings and weekends. They share a kitchen with Hidden Harbor, so while the food is solid, it's not fast--definitely a "grab-a-drink-and-wait" kind of vibe. This place is great for grabbing a couple of beers with friends, but not ideal for date nights or anyone who values personal space. Go during off-hours to really enjoy what they offer without the chaos. read more

Great beer and wine selections and wonderful food. The staff is hardworking and friendly. If you go on Wednesday nights, Rick Sebak is spinning vinyl records, how cool is that? The outdoor seating is very attractive. This place is a winner. read more

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Just there on a crowded Friday night. We eked out 2 spaces at the bar. We chose 2 Belgian ales from the bottle menu (sad, they didn't have any on draft!) - and though they didn't have them chilled, the staff went over and above getting them from storage & getting them chilled quickly. We decided to order some apps for dinner to try more things, and boy was that the right choice. We had: roasted cauliflower (the Ras el Hanout w/ feta, apple, & mint) was SO flavorful; fish tacos packed w/ zesty slaw, crema & cilantro were a fave (I don't usually like fried fish in tacos but this was light & excellent); and calamari & rock shrimp (tasty & a zing of spice, tho a bit over-cooked). The bar is popular & pretty loud, but my husband and I were still able to talk fairly easily. Ambiance is nice - dark walls, funky/80s/fun selection of music. We'll be back. read more

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First time visiting this venue, but enjoyed a drink, dinner and great conversation with a friend last night. Plus, Rick Sebak plays music on vinyl records Wednesdays...could barely hear the music and him talking on the microphone though. I had the Mexican Street Cauliflower (a little too heavy on the spices) and Fish Tacos (highly recommend these...yummy). My friend ordered the Banh Mi...his review is as follows: pork belly was over-cooked and not much in the sandwich...lots of bread. The french fries appeared to be over-cooked in my opinion, but my friend actually enjoys them on the darker side. We sat at the bar and the service was exceptional. read more

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A venerable establishment in Pgh. Thoughtful in every way. Beers (highly recommend their own Golden Age beers), wine, food and cocktails are all fabulous. Menu changes thoughtfully with seasonal variations. Tips are included in your bill. The tunes are great and their vinyl collection is extensive. Prost! read more

Independent Brewing Company - Food Menu - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sat at the bar on a Saturday night and loved this place! We used to live in Brooklyn and it felt like we were in our old neighborhood. Great service, wine + beer + cocktail list and very fresh and flavorful food. We tried their chicken dumplings (#1 on our list), calamari, friend halloumi, and shrimp tacos. Everything tasted super fresh and filled with flavor. After we ate we popped over to the bottle shop around the corner for a small tasting and grabbed some wine. I definitely recommend this place! read more

2 - You'll survive but there are better choices close by. Skip to the end to see my rating scale. This review is 100% about the service I experienced at Independent Brewing Company. And let me add that it's not actually a brewery. It's just a bar. In all fairness, I didn't have a meal there and the food looked very good. The beers we had were very good. And they have a good selection. It's a comfortable ambience and from the outside it seemed like the kind of place I would normally be happy to spend a few hours. But let's talk about the experience. It was fairly busy when we were there, so I would expect the bar staff to be busy. But after two parties came in and were attended to before ours I realized how out of place I was. Other than the main bartender, I was the only guy in there wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and a ball cap. OK, so I get it, I'm not your normal clientele, but I have a pretty good white collar job and am more than happy to fork out a good bit of money for a good meal and drinks. But when I'm not at my white collar job I guess I dress way down and look more blue collar. Apparently that doesn't cut it here. It took about 30 minutes to get a beer and I watched one of the bartenders cleaning glasses and loading the dishwasher rather than asking for my order. We finally got a couple of drinks and after a few sips we noticed one of the four outdoor tables open up outside so we wandered out and sat down to enjoy the beautiful weather. A third waitress came out about ten minutes later, was polite enough, and let us know that the bartenders thought we skipped out on our tab. OK. I can kinda see that since we didn't say something, but again, it took 30 minutes to get two beers and I didn't want to interrupt their dishwasher-loading time. We finished up our beers and I went back inside to settle up my tab. I apologized for any confusion with the lead bartender and said I'd like to settle up. He got his assistant to ring me up and when she handed me the bill, she said the tip was already included. Wait, what? We were a party of two and got one round of beers. Of course I just paid the tab and didn't think about it until I was a little way down the road, but I realized that due to my appearance they thought I was someone who would eat and run and also someone who wouldn't tip! Who includes a tip on a bill for a party of two??? So yeah, really nice place, excellent variety of drinks, and looks like very good food. But if you don't look right, you're second class there. Unlike Dobra Tea who I'm more than happy to visit again just a couple of blocks away, I won't be going back here, whether I look like rich or not. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here read more

We went for a light dinner and drinks. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Loved that they played old vinyl albums while we were there and had a nice collection. Great microbrews with lots of choices. We had fish and chips which was perfectly crispy and delicious. Service was friendly and quick, hats off to Chris for the excellent recommendations at the bar. read more

Love the food and service. Ambiance is a bit on the louder side and it's definitely popping in terms of people so it took a while to get our orders in and food after it was ordered. It wasn't a problem since we came with friends and we mostly caught up while waiting. I can see the wait being a problem if we were here as a couple. That said food was amazing! Wings were great especially with like an unique avocado sauce. The calamari was fresh, the perfect softness with a smidge of texture to them with like a great coating and even better sauce. Overall would highly recommend those starters. Fish tacos were good. Nothing to rave home about but think I may not had fun experience without the sauce. Overall great place. Would come back again. Location is right at the corner of a busy street. Beer menu pretty good but their mixed drinks are even better. They have a sister/another seated area right next door so there's usually a good amount of room read more

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Great drinks and great atmosphere. Good looking crowd. Elias was an amazing bar tender and makes amazingly great cocktails. Arancini read more

Independent Brewing Company - Blood Moon Cocktail is fantastic! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

TONS of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options. The food was, admittedly, served in very small portions for the price points, and some of the dishes tasted very odd (we are all tofu lovers, but the satay was a strange combination of very burnt and raw, soft tofu). The fries, however, were delicious and came in a HUGE portion (they could easily function as an appetizer for 4). The servers were kind and the atmosphere was cool, but casual. We will be back to order fries for the table and enjoy great beer with friends! read more

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The IBC has become a great neighborhood watering hole. They have great beer and creative mixed drinks including a delicious Spanish G&T. The food menu is not huge (5 or 6 choices of appetizers and a similar number of mains) but everything we've had there had been delicious. Last night had the arancini, fish tacos and smash burger. Finished it off with a brownie sundae served with Dave and Andy's vanilla ice cream and home made peanut brittle. One of the best desserts I've had in a while! read more

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Went with my friend for Wednesday happy hour. Great selection of beers for $2 off! The inside space is cozy without being cramped and has a great vibe--cool PGH posters and decor. Friendly and quick service. The veggie dumplings are sooo good read more

Thoughtfully curated draught beer selection, great cocktails and a kitchen that is consistently excellent. The staff is always gracious and friendly. Very highly recommended. read more

My nephew and his girlfriend took our group to this resturant for pre-game dinner and drinks. Our server, Antonia A., greeted us warmly. She made sure our food, which was excellent, and drinks was served promptly. IBC has a great selection of food and beer to choose from. Kudos to the staff for their professionalism. Capped this wonderful night with Pittsburgh Penguins win! read more

Absolutely enjoyed this space. Very laid back and casual with some great music playing. A lot of old vinyl on the shelf. Staff as friendly and service was good. It was burger night but had a burger earlier in the day so had a very good Scallops with blood orange, salsify & aleppo. Very tasty with a nice contrast of tastes. read more

Bad experience. App order lost, over an hour to get any food. Then a 20% grat and nothing comp'ed. Food was tasty but kitchen service a huge bummer read more

Only happy thoughts after recent visit to IBC. Nice selection of cocktails, beers and wines. Shareable plates were inventive and tasty. We shared plates of arancini and tacos - I would definitely repeat these choices. Cocktails are a little pricey but well done. My only complaint is that the capacity is small, so you might not get in when things are busy. It's a perfect end after a good movie at the Manor. read more

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I was a little disappointed on the beers that were available. I thought at first this place was a brewery and or to offer local beers. It was beers from everywhere else besides Pittsburgh, PA. The service was excellent, the food and beer that I had from Germany was good. You have to sit outside. No inside seating. They do have heat lamps for several tables. When it gets colder outside and snowing that will no longer be an option. read more

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If you're looking for a place to meet up with a friend or two where each of you finds at least three custom cocktails that "speak" to you on the menu, then this is the joint for you! Between us we drank two penicillins, an aviator, and a gin martini. The friendly staff explained that the bar is for drinkers and the tables are for eaters, so we decided to try the (short) menu while we talked. Two of us opted for the large and filling chicken and pimento cheese on a biscuit sandwich, which was excellent, while the other ate her pimento cheese with potato chips. It's not a deep menu, but it all looks delicious and appropriately priced. I would definitely come back. read more

Independent Brewing Company - This Penicillin is good for whatever ails you! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I haven't tried the food but I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back. * Drinks: They have cocktails and mixed drinks but I wanted to come here specifically for their beer. They have a list of bottled beers that you can share with friends (or drink by yourself). We all wanted a sour beer so we ordered the Rhinegeist "Tangerine Beams" 500 mL bottle. I definitely had better sours but it wasn't bad. The place overall was very cute and the pictures on Yelp do no justice to this place. * Cost vs. Worth: Our 500 mL bottle was $25 which is good for two people. I saw some priced at $20 which were 750 mL bottles. Overall, I just love the idea of sharing beer for some reason. Will I come here again? - I don't go to Squirrel Hill too often but I see myself coming back specifically for this place! read more

Independent Brewing Company - Rhinegeist Tangerine Beams 500mL - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wonderful service, solid drink and delicious food options. I visited Independent Brewing on a Saturday evening and we were able to snag bar seats for dinner. I had the skirt steak which was super tasty. Love the vibe of this place, the record spinning and fun pictures lining the walls. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Skirt steak and old fashioned - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very hipster bar with thoughtful drink menu, music, and decor. Bigger than it looks and you can generally find a seat, even on busy nights. Also, there are tables on the sidewalk for drinking in nice weather. Of course, with the fancy beer selection and vinyl playlist, you get some high prices. Still, the atmosphere is perfect for getting together with friends - not too loud and something for everyone. read more

Independent Brewing Company - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Let's start off with the good, the bar had a lot of great beer options and friendly bartenders The bad: the servers are extremely rude and unpleasant, they ignored the table for a long time and make no effort whatsoever. I literally had to go up to the bar and order things because the servers was always MIA and rude when he came back The place over all seems nice and pretty lively. This review is only regarding the drinks and the way the servers are, nothing related to the food. read more

A hidden gem! I came here yesterday for a Galentine's meal with my friends and was pleasantly surprised to find that the food was DELICIOUS. It's important to note that the restaurant is sectioned into two parts: a standing bar, which you walk into at first, and a sit down table area. When my friend first walked in to snag a table, she thought had walked into the wrong place since she was the youngest one there at the bar. However she was soon escorted to the seating area. This area had walls covered in what seemed like vintage framed posters- with a twist. The table itself was nicely decorated with flowers and intimate candle lighting. We decided to order the steak $26, sweet potato ravioli $19, and fried chicken bucket $30 (recommended for two but we shared for three). We also got their pork meatballs $6 and Brussels sprouts $9. I have to say the meatballs were tender- fantastic- and the Brussels sprouts sweet but crispy. I'm not the biggest fan of Brussels sprouts but these were worth it. The ravioli tasted like a savory dessert and the chicken was very crispy. It had been dusted with seasoning and served with a side of mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The waitress was kind and came to check up on us/refill our water many times. We didn't order any drinks, but the meal itself was satisfying enough. I will say that the food is pricy. A $$$ kind of place. Also, the drink menu is definitely longer than the main menu. But overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, decor, and food of this restaurant. I would come back again! read more

Independent Brewing Company - Ravioli at the top left, steak top right, chicken and sides at the bottom - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Drinks Only. First of all, I enjoy the rustic atmosphere and the friendly bartenders. Not everyday I get to enjoy a bar like this in the dc/md/va area. So great job IBC for being creative! AND being creative is definitely shown with their mixologist. The drink menu is displayed on their blackboard. It's uniquely designed based on what they have stocked. What's interesting is that even if something may not be on the board, the bartenders ask you a few questions to match your taste. During my time there, they've been on point. My favorite that I have tried besides the beer is the Roman Holiday. Seems to be a popular and interesting choice. Recommend it as a dessert drink. It's refreshing and mildly sweet. If you don't prefer that, then go for the Blood of the French Revolution (for those into history, Pittsburgh is filled with history). The cocktail kind of taste like chocolate covered cherries. I honestly can't wait to return. Visitors should give this nice little bar a try. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Blood of the French Revolution. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Terrible service, mediocre food, and would not serve alcohol due to some party members being under 21 We asked what a cocktail charge was and our server gave us an amazing amount of attitude for not knowing that it was $5 for a coke. read more

Great draft list, featuring a rotating list of local (Pittsburgh) craft beers, as well as some national and international craft beers. You can often find specialty beers here from smaller breweries that are often not available besides directly from the brewery. Was less impressed by the food. While the chicken sandwich was impressive in size, it was too plain in flavor, and the biscuit pretty much fell apart while I was trying to eat it. Would recommend something else if ordering food there. read more

Independent Brewing Company - Roundabout Rusted Route Amber Ale - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pretentious place. The person at the front was so rude. We walked in on a Tuesday night. No greeting. Just said we are out of capacity. No space. We asked, if we order a beer, anyplace to stand. No. Bye. Really disappointing. read more