Really fun neighborhood bar. The space is nicely decorated and comfortable, with what seems like plenty of regulars flowing in and out. Service was great. The place really seemed to be well run, with bartenders who really knew some detail around the various whiskey options available. They made some recommendations for me, and I got a chance to try a few new things. Food was good, but this really isn't a food destination. There were a few vegetable forward options on the menu (but only a few). Even so, the vegetables were fresh and the food was generally good. In any case, I can absolutely see myself stopping by on a regular basis. This place had a really good vibe. read more

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Came here for all the bourbons & whiskies available here as a surprise for my husband. We had a great time. Really great service and bartender was very knowledgeable and quick to take drink requests at the bar area. From the local patrons we were told to get the fried green beans as an appetizer & they were great! We can't wait to come back again. read more

This was a nice place to have a drink. Kudos to the bartender/ server, it seemed he was the only one to help patrons and he did a good job keeping up with service. I wasn't a real fan of the pretzels as they were steamed and or microwaved too long and tough to chew. read more

J Gough's Tavern - Irish whiskey in the jar'o - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A WHISKEY BAR IN GREENFIELD! I'll say it again... A WHISKEY BAR IN GREENFIELD! I have been back a few time and always trying something new. Super collection of whiskey and one very knowledgeable owner. Tell him what you like and he will make a recommendation. Now that they have their J Gough Whiskey, it's become my go to drink! Smooth and silky. The food is also pretty good! The beer cheese and pretzel is something I always end up getting-- Even the lactose intolerant may want to suffer for the cheese. For those who like wings-- they have monster wings! read more

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Best whiskey and scotch selection! Great service and knowledge! Great neighborhood bar with amazing staff!

Would highly recommend! Great atmosphere , food and amazing service. Not just another neighborhood bar, a cozy warm pub vibe. If you go once you will return read more

Good food. Great local bar atmosphere. Service was good and selections on beer etc were super. Always a good relaxing fun place to be

Stumbled upon this place by accident and we never pass up an Irish pub. Cute inside- very cozy. Bartender was nice and attentive. We didn't order food. read more

J Gough's Tavern - White wine & Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

J Gough's Tavern fits the "tavern" concept, but I think it could be a bit "warmer" in terms of atmosphere and decor. The drinks are good enough, and there's a selection of fine whiskey (and whisky), but the mood is more "bar" than "tavern," which would evoke more of a retro feel. read more

Great selection and good times. Gretchen was attentive and took great care of us. We came in with a large party and it was no problem for the experienced staff. A+ will visit again! read more

J Gough's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I enjoyed the fried green beans and was impressed by the whiskey selection. I loved the Old Fashioned I got. Staff were accommodating and moved groups to nicer tables as they opened up. I appreciated that I didn't need to shout over the music unlike so many places I go to for drinks. read more

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Andy and Sam enjoyed their bourbon and vodka. I love their pretzel bread! Marnie was disappointed in the 4 Roses bourbon, which she felt was just a scotch. Jagoffs (how can I cal it anything else) is a rather upscale-seeming bar for Greenfield, and I expect our friends will be frequenting it from now on. read more

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A warm and inviting Irish themed pub with DELICIOUS food. The cheese plate was affordable and big (even though we ordered a small) and my roast beef panini was to die for. Really flavorful food for a local joint that I would highly recommend. Friendly bar tender and hometown service. 11/9/19-- I can't believe I've never posted about their cheese plate! Still regulars, love this spot, always order a cheese plate. read more

J Gough's Tavern - Roast beef panini and buffalo chicken flatbread - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a hidden gem for those of you who enjoy a good scotch/bourbon. I don't feel like this is the place I would bring a bunch of friends to hangout with but is the place where I would come with a friend or my wife just to chat, enjoy a good drink and enjoy their great smoked wings (no dressing needed great) read more

If you look up "cozy" in the dictionary, I'm pretty sure there would be a picture of the inside of J.Gough's. This little neighborhood watering hole is pretty small, but it feels very warm and welcoming, and it's not at all divey. They have a HUGE selection of whiskeys, which makes my Old Fashioned-loving hubby very happy. They also serve a limited menu of food, which is surprisingly tasty. I've tried the buffalo chicken mac and cheese and the BBQ chicken flatbread, which are both solid. So not only is a this a nice little spot to duck in for a drink, but you can have a legit dinner as well. Oh, and prices are very reasonable, so there's yet another feather in its cap! Also, I heard that the name is supposed to be a play on the term "jagoff." I have no idea if that's true, but if it is, it makes me love this place even more. Cheers! read more

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If you're a whisky lover this place is for you. They have an exhaustive menu of American, scotch, Irish, and ... whiskies, and if you're not sure what to choose, the bar tenders always have great recommendations. Like I was looking for a smoky bourbon and one of the guys suggested the peated bourbon in the picture which is amazing. Also to top it off, they also have delicious food. I recommend their pulled pork sandwich. read more

J Gough's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came to J Gough's for the first time and will definitely be back. Tons of whiskey options and great food too. Stuffed hot peppers are good. Beware the peppers are very spicy...which I enjoyed. The potato salad is among the best I have ever had read more

J Gough's Tavern - Stuffed banana peppers - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have wanted to go here for a while based upon reputation alone. It was a quiet Thursday night but the food was great, the drink selection was spectacular and the service was awesome. Smaller gastropub type menu but it was all perfect. It was also far far less expensive than one might expect. What else can one ask for?!? I will definitely be back again. read more

I waited months and months for J. Goughs to open. I basically acted like a crazy ex girlfriend driving slowly down Murray to see if it had opened and stalking the Facebook page weekly. I think this is why I'm so disheartened about my actual visit. The food and drinks were just okay. We tried the deviled eggs (nothing special, but alright), potato salad (the best dish I had and very flavorful), and mac and cheese (pretty bland). The decorating and ambiance were also not my favorite, and felt a little odd. I think I was expecting something different, but was a little confused with layout and seating within the place when I walked in. My overall experience was alright. The only thing that was really good about J. Goughs was the service and the liquor selection. Our server was very responsive and great at her job. Another guy there (possibly a bartender, maybe an owner?) helped me order an old fashioned with bourbon after being a little underwhelmed with my vanilla mule (which mainly tasted like ginger beer). My friend did enjoy her mules and actually ordered multiple of them, but I wasn't that impressed. The cocktails were also a little pricey. I'm really sad to say that although I left J. Goughs feeling pretty good about my visit, I'm not exactly in a hurry to go back. I might go back again, but I'm disappointed because this is the only nonsmoking bar within walking distance from my place and I think I expected too much from it. Womp womp. read more

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Quickie review; noted it was hope since FRI, HAD to go. Pix to follow, had forgotten phone. Website exists, but no content yet; check FB, where they answer questions and give hours. The hours don't seem to be set quite yet, but we went noonish on SUN. They'll be open until 6p tonite. Kelly greeted us warmly and got us liquid sustenance in short order; (my) K had an Angry Orchard Cider and I had a (Roundabout?) Rye Ale, which was DELISH. Refreshing, yet bit of a bite on the finish. Looks like there may be some choice on the whiskey, be it Irish, Scotch or domestic flavors. I noted Kelly was performing a proper pour of Guinness, which was encouraging. The menu is abbreviated at this point; hoping for burgers but the Margarita Flatbread and Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese both pleased. The freshness of the basil was the pre-bite impression; the tomato of the sauce and mozzarella complimented and texture and taste of the bread will make it something we get again. The mac and cheese was rich and zippy; they also had ham and ... ugh a 3rd option, but the Buffalo Chicken make this a destination. Ambiance was just what I appreciate from a pub; forest green on the walls but plenty of dark wood. We've been waiting and waiting for the opening of what we want as our local and were NOT disappointed. read more

Been here a few times. Get better every time. Food was quick and really good. Had the meatball sub no bread. Really good. Flat bread pizza is awesome. And the cheese plate is plenty of food for 6 people. Prices extremely inexpensive. You can't go wrong here. Great service. read more

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Stopping for the night in Pittsburgh on our way to Baltimore. Looking for a tavern still serving food at 9:30 on a weeknight and found this gem tucked away in a quiet working class neighborhood. Tasty flatbread pizza and an impressive collection of whiskeys along with a very welcoming and entertaining mix of staff and regulars. Enjoyed our brief visit immensely. read more

I came here on a whim with a group of five early on a Saturday evening. We were seated quickly and greeted promptly by our waitress. They have a nice variety of whiskey and several specialty cocktails. The prices for drinks was fair. J. Gough's has a small menu but the options are nice. Several flat breads to choose from, a nice mac and cheese with options for adding seafood or buffalo chicken, and a few sandwich choices. I enjoyed a very filling meatball sandwich. The bun was extremely fresh and it was stuffed with excellent seasoned meatballs. I like the atmosphere of Gough's. It has the feel of a real pub. Its kind of dark and cozy. I'll look forward to my next visit. read more

I was a little confused at this venue. The food was very good; although limited. No one in my party ate pork and thus, were limited with menu options. I must say, this review is not timely; we were there a few months ago. I recall the flatbread being very good. What confused me was that the staff was very friendly, the food was good, but there were not a lot of patrons. I'll head back there and update this. But, they probably need to call attention to themselves and perhaps it would be revising the menu. read more

This place is pretty close to a good friend's apartment so any bar within walking distance is cool in my book. The atmosphere here is really cool, having a slightly modern yet rustic appeal. I believe this place touts itself as a whiskey bar, and their selection is impressive, however I am not a whiskey drinker. They do cater to beer drinkers, however, and the bourbon barrel ale they have on tap is quite delicious! Their food selections aren't the greatest, and this is where the lower rating comes from. I ordered the chili, which happened to be on special that day. The flavor was good, but the chunks of ground beef were considerably large (think meatballs) and a couple of them were cold. The soup itself was a little hotter than lukewarm. I also had the pita/hummus app, which wasn't anything special. Two of my friends had differing variations of the mac and cheese (one crab, one buffalo). They said their dishes were good, although one also said there's was on the colder side as well. Prices were reasonable, with pint drafts ranging from $4 - $7. Overall I'd come back for the drinks and atmosphere, but probably grab something to eat first. read more

If you're looking for a friendly, quaint place in Greenfield, go no further. Decent food, good beers on tap, about a gazillion whisky selections & the bartender knows where to steer ya if you aren't quite sure. Will certainly be back. read more

J Gough's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I have been excited about visiting J Gough's since they originally started construction. Since they opened, I have been there a few times - and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to grab a drink and watch a game/hang out with friends. I am a whiskey drinking beginner - which is one reason why I love this place so much. I explained this to one of the bartenders, Chad, and he made me the perfect old fashioned with Templeton Rye. Plus, their food is amazing! I have had their hummus, cheese plate, and mac n cheese - and my husband always gets their meatball sandwich. I had their mac n cheese tonight and I will be getting it frequently! I am a mac n cheese purist and this is the best mac n cheese I have ever had that was not made in my grandmother's kitchen. I cannot wait to go back and try their pizza! If you are looking for a neighborhood bar with great food and an even better selection, visit J Gough's! read more

If you're drinking, it's great! Food is average and small menu. My recommendation is to go after dinner to watch a pens game or something, not great as a dinner spot. read more

My husband and I just tried this place for the first time. Overall, the space is small but inviting, as a neighborhood pub should be. For dinner, I had the mac and cheese with buffalo chicken, and he had the pulled pork with potato salad. Both dishes were great. The mac and cheese was creamy and the buffalo chicken had a nice kick - perfect for a chilly night. The pulled pork had good flavor, though it was the slightest bit dry - a ramekin of sauce on the side would have made it perfect. The potato salad that came with the sandwich tasted homemade, and was much better than most restaurant potato salads. We had some beer (need a beer list!) and a wine (average for a Pgh bar) which were fine, then a smoky Laphroaig scotch, which was a perfect way to round out the evening. Everything was very reasonably priced, and the service was great. We'll be back! read more

We need more places like this in Greenfield! It's a fantastic whiskey bar with an enormous selection of bottles. The family is the original Gough family from the Whiskey Rebellion and the manager Bill is friendly and positive. I had a Manhattan and a shot of WhistlePig neat. The prices on the whiskey is very fair. I have only tried one appetizer thus far but will be back to try more food. I will update with more soon! read more

Food was decent --would get the Italian hoagie again. The balsamic dressing was the saving deliciousness of what was unlike any Margherita pizza I've ever had. Was a bit of a weird vibe though -- very boys club-ish when we first arrived, it was the start of the day, before a live musician was set to start, which brought in more people and improved the atmosphere. Not a lot of seating options with half being more a cocktail setting. no descriptions on the menu/prices listed for drinks, which is a bit of pet peeve. read more

One of a few places in Pittsburgh that you could truly characterize as an upper-tier whiskey bar. Their selection of spirits is fantastic. Beer variety is average, but there's enough to find something to drink if whiskey isn't your thing. The food menu is small, but the dishes they do have are very good. Think flatbreads, sandwiches, and a couple of mac and cheese dishes. They also have a few specialty cocktails that are moderately priced and worth ordering. I like J. Gough's as a low-key and relaxing place for a quick drink, dinner, or to watch a game with a small group. read more

Great eats and solid whiskey selection. The chili and whiskey ice cream are phenomenal. Looking forward to next time.

Finally decided to walk down the street and dine at J Gough's and will definitely be back. Started with the small cheese tray which had a nice selection of meats, cheeses and extras. Menu says for 1-3 but there would be plenty as an appetizer for 4-5 diners. Hubby had the meatball sandwich which was really big and tasty. Along with a side of equally good potato salad he had plenty to eat and take home for another day. I opted for the Margherita flatbread which was 8 slices of cheesy deliciousness. Another take home box was needed. Large selection of liquor and beers on tap. Our waitress Shannon was helpful and prompt and the atmosphere in the bar was cozy. If you're in the area pop in for some food and libations; you'll be glad that you did. read more

I do not like whiskey in general but this place really turned me around to tasting more whiskey. Great waiter that was in tuned to my needs as I am a "wine lover" so I wanted a drink that would be smooth. Chad the waiter recommended the "Old Fashioned" . Even though, I am Not a resident here in Pittsburgh I would come back! Lol read more

Friends recommended this place, so we went on small business day eve. Great ambiance and service, and they have the best mac and cheese ever. The meatball sandwich is great too...all homemade. We love the story behind this place. Be sure to read about it while you're there. Last thing: We love that it's local and independently owned. read more

This is probably my favorite bar to go to. Located in the Greenfield neighborhood, convenient to get to from the parkway. This is the second time I've got the Cuban. I've enjoyed the food I've had every time I've been here. The service has always been top notch. The manager, Bill, is always helpful especially if you are just starting to dabble into whiskey and bourbon. read more

J Gough's Tavern - Cuban - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'm really torn on this. Our experience was very mixed. As others have noted, the whiskey selection here is excellent, and very reasonably priced. The food we had (meat & cheese sampler & basil mushroom flatbread) was all very well-made. The atmosphere is very nice - clean, modern, and cozy. Our server was very friendly... but seemed to be extremely inexperienced. We had a party of 8 there for the bourbon & bluegrass night, and our server forgot to bring several drinks, did not place food orders that were put in over the course of the evening until everyone at the table ordered - meaning that some people waited over an hour to get their food, because we did not all order at once. We had separate checks, and three of the four checks were missing items - not something I would complain about (we corrected ours, it was only missing a drink or two) but it's also not going to help the business succeed. I will absolutely be back to try again, because I think this place has the potential to be an excellent whiskey bar. But last night's experience showed that there's still a lot of room to grow & learn for this pub. read more

Happy St Patrick's Day Great tavern! First time I visited. They had green beer, homemade Irish food and friendly patrons, bartenders, and owner! I was welcomed as soon as i walked in. Lots of interesting, and fun people. Large variety of beers! Prices are very reasonable Delicious food. Bartenders know how to mix a great drink. Lots of places to park. read more

Good grill cheese and a huge whiskey selection. It's cozy in there too, it almost makes up for the racist regular who asks what country you're from to non-white patrons. Wish they had a regular burger on the menu though, but I hear they have a burger on the weekends when they grill. read more