Lou&#x27;s Little Corner Bar

Cheap beer. Nicotine…read moresmell. Light so red it's impossible to correct in post. Black tees n' jeans. What more do you want? This is a punky dive bar they way few still are.

What the fuck…read more.. Unless someone were to tell you these would be some of the best wings you'll ever have you would never think twice of going in here for them This is me telling you these will be some of the best wings you'll ever have Meaty and fried to perfection with a perfect crunch. The wing itself, the best I've had. The sauces on them were ehh. Not the best by any means but not bad to where it will ruin the wing for you I would tie these with Nox's because Nox's buries them with the sauces but Gooski's has the edge on them with the wing cook Cigs inside as well. Without even smoking in there you'll come out smelling like a dart. Can always order to go if that'll bother you. No waiters either. You order at the bar

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Lefty's

4.0(75 reviews)

3.8 mi•North Side

Found this place during the NFL draft! Dive bar, good drinks and very economical. Service is cool…read more After a certain time they card and do a safety check. Thursday was a mixed crowd, good music, and you can order food near by and bring it in. Friday evening, came the regulars. Which means those who don't prefer out of towners. So I'm good on Lefty's on Friday night. I need good energy around me always. TV's with the games, upstairs and downstairs seating area. Small patio. If you go, go early, when the old heads are there.

For a dive bar, this was a great bar! Although, upon walking in, you are smacked in the face with…read morethe whiff of weed. We stopped in here for our last adventure of the night. We always like to drink local beers so hubs ordered us those and I found a table in the back. It was a good spot but it was so busy and loud that we could barely hear each other. There were televisions all over so you can watch basically anything you want. They had music playing and it was very lively. I am not sure if they had food or not and I do not recall smelling any. The bathrooms were okay and they were definitely not modern. The lighting was good and there was enough space throughout the place. No one was socializing with us but seemed to be everywhere in Pittsburgh.

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Jekyl & Hyde

4.1(70 reviews)

2.9 mi•South Side

Such a super fun bar to go to! Halloween all year and dope shirts! They are so nice here too and…read moreit's always a good vibe. Kicking it back with some old rock and punk makes it the perfect millennial hang out. Great ciders on tap too that are local! The bar tenders are always smiling and super friendly. If im ever on Carson Street for a night out I try to head that way!

This place needs Modelo big time and it be perfect. I had to go to this bar to get a tee shirt and…read morei did. Stayed for a beer which did not have modelo so i had something else i cant even remember. But i got on the jukebox and they had my favorite band of all time since i was 11 years old... Babes In Toyland!!! So i was excited. Its located in a cute part of whatever city its in. No food but lots of chit on the walks to look at. People are cool AF and we made sure we told them about modelo beer. Come check it out and get a shirt at least.

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Dive Bar & Grill

3.9(217 reviews)

1.5 mi•Lawrenceville

Ordered the Shroomin burger with mac n cheese & the short rib melt with fries. All was soo good!read more

I went for brunch with a few friends!! Two of us got the el toro burrito. I subbed bacon in mine. I…read morewish I had gotten the sweet potato tots instead of the hash browns. It was good but a little greasy. Personally I would skip the donut holes, I thought they were gonna come out with a crunchy outside but they were just soggy. The staff was super nice. We sat down right away.

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Belvedere's

3.2(88 reviews)

1.1 mi•Lawrenceville

Belvedere's has a huge dance floor with a DJ and projector. The crowd is often younger, college…read moreage. There usually is a line to get in, but security goes fast. They have pickle shots, perfect for the burgh. Only downside is the dance floor is crazy hot, temperature wise.

This place is very, very Pittsburgh, through and through - reasonably priced, welcoming, rough…read morearound the edges, and blunt. It's not touristy at all, which is the reason why I like going every time I visit but might put you off if you go in expecting it to be. All in all, it's exactly what it says in its name - an ultra-dive bar where you're bound to make a new friend or two, hear hyperlocal city gossip, and have the bartender tell you a story about getting into a fight with a pigeon at a bus stop. Highly recommend their Dark and Stormy and Twisted Palmer cocktails. Side note, on a long enough timeline you'll hear from someone else at least once about how ridiculously short their bathroom stall is - can confirm, as I am 5'7 on a good day and was taller than it.

Darts, pinball machines, and pool tables.

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Jack's Bar

4.1(92 reviews)

3.0 mi•South Side

A guy was gambling in the corner with his roller suitcase. Our waitress was cranking a butt at the…read moreend of the bar across from the fryer. 2 guys at the end of the bar complaining that the Steelers are bums. This place is classic Pittsburgh. Colorful and interesting. Painted posters in neon colors above the bar advertising drinks specials and activities at the bar. This place was just odd and I liked it. My husband has Great memories of this place from.many years ago so it was a must when we were in town. I would definitely go back again- good people.watching for sure! True score: 3.5

Went for my friends 22nd birthday and the bar tenders were amazing. So fun to talk to them, they…read moregave good drink advice. They also had fun games as well.

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Dive Bar & Grille

3.7(239 reviews)

6.7 mi

This visit at the Dive Bar was great! Saturday nights they do live music, and it's always a great…read moretime. I do recommend getting there early to ensure you get a seat, since it's quite a hit!! Service was great and the bartender did a fantastic job taking care of everyone at the bar. The chicken wings were great and cooked perfectly. The best part of the night was this phenomenal "Thai Beef" salad! It was very different than any salad I've had before, and I love that this place offers some diverse dishes on their menu. The beef was soooo delicious and genuinely cooked to perfection. If you're looking to mix it up, 100% try that salad--you will NOT be disappointed! Thank you Dive Bar & Grille for a fun night :)

I can't say enough about this place on Saxonburg Blvd, just outside of Shaler. The food is awesome,…read moretheir HH specials, from 5-7 are exceptional, and their menu is HUGE! If u can't find something u like here... EAT YOUR TOFU AT HOME...!

Alabama Slammer Burger

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Pulled pork w cheese and sweet potato tots

Dive Bar and Grille

4.1(152 reviews)

2.7 mi•South Side

Attentive service, good beer selection, and the "Ulti-Meatum" is a fantastic fried chicken…read moresandwich... definitely recommend!

Stopped by on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch and the place was empty, save a slow but…read moreconsistent trickle of pick-ups for online orders. They have a pretty large tap list of local brews, and a variety of food item options as well. I tried the short rib melt with sweet potato tots, and the tots were perfect. The sandwich itself was very oily, and it just tasted like a philly cheesesteak grilled cheese. Decent price for the portion size though.

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Shadyside Hideaway Bar

3.7(26 reviews)

1.0 mi•Shadyside

This place literally is a hideaway. As a first timer, I was wondering if I was going to find a bar…read more This is a great little dive bar and is probably a best kept secret. We stopped in on a Monday night. The bartender was super nice and the drinks were super cheap! I was shocked when I went to pay for the round how cheap it was. They have a big screen tv that had Monday night football on as well. The other side of the room has some dartboards.

How have I never rated this place? Remember when it was The…read moreMuse? Remember when it was The Highlander? I do!! Small, non-descript dive bar in the heart of Shadyside that provides comfort, friendship, and good drinks! Amazing service for the last three decades (that I've been a sometimes patron)!

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The Warren Bar and Burrow

4.2(330 reviews)

3.1 mi•Downtown

Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was awesome. It was fun to people watch as the theatre…read moretraffic walked by.

The Warren is literally my favorite place to pop into in Downtown Pittsburgh. Open late, great…read morevibes, and a hell of an awesome bar staff. Whenever I tell people that it's basically a pub with great sushi they are truly befuddled but everything here works (and is extremely delicious) I've had numerous things from the menu but I always go back to the steak sandwich. There are a few staple drinks but I love to have a bar tender make whatever they're feeling. I've had some fun nights with complete strangers while watching Pen's games. This is the place to be.

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Robert B.

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7 months ago

Hey Lou Just wondering if you're still around this is your old friend Bob i used to see you sometimes at the dog and burger when mike owned it just wondering how you we're doing i also would like to know if goober is still around. Haven't seen neither one of you for a very long time let me know how you're doing buddy o k your friend BOB. read more

Susan R.

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107

8 years ago

Great little neighborhood bar. Bar tenders have no problem keeping up with people or conversations... Great place to go after work

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Gooski's

4.3

(109 reviews)

Cheap beer. Nicotine…read moresmell. Light so red it's impossible to correct in post. Black tees n' jeans. What more do you want? This is a punky dive bar they way few still are.

What the fuck…read more.. Unless someone were to tell you these would be some of the best wings you'll ever have you would never think twice of going in here for them This is me telling you these will be some of the best wings you'll ever have Meaty and fried to perfection with a perfect crunch. The wing itself, the best I've had. The sauces on them were ehh. Not the best by any means but not bad to where it will ruin the wing for you I would tie these with Nox's because Nox's buries them with the sauces but Gooski's has the edge on them with the wing cook Cigs inside as well. Without even smoking in there you'll come out smelling like a dart. Can always order to go if that'll bother you. No waiters either. You order at the bar

Jack's Bar

4.1

(92 reviews)

A guy was gambling in the corner with his roller suitcase. Our waitress was cranking a butt at the…read moreend of the bar across from the fryer. 2 guys at the end of the bar complaining that the Steelers are bums. This place is classic Pittsburgh. Colorful and interesting. Painted posters in neon colors above the bar advertising drinks specials and activities at the bar. This place was just odd and I liked it. My husband has Great memories of this place from.many years ago so it was a must when we were in town. I would definitely go back again- good people.watching for sure! True score: 3.5

Went for my friends 22nd birthday and the bar tenders were amazing. So fun to talk to them, they…read moregave good drink advice. They also had fun games as well.

Lefty's

4.0

(75 reviews)

Found this place during the NFL draft! Dive bar, good drinks and very economical. Service is cool…read more After a certain time they card and do a safety check. Thursday was a mixed crowd, good music, and you can order food near by and bring it in. Friday evening, came the regulars. Which means those who don't prefer out of towners. So I'm good on Lefty's on Friday night. I need good energy around me always. TV's with the games, upstairs and downstairs seating area. Small patio. If you go, go early, when the old heads are there.

For a dive bar, this was a great bar! Although, upon walking in, you are smacked in the face with…read morethe whiff of weed. We stopped in here for our last adventure of the night. We always like to drink local beers so hubs ordered us those and I found a table in the back. It was a good spot but it was so busy and loud that we could barely hear each other. There were televisions all over so you can watch basically anything you want. They had music playing and it was very lively. I am not sure if they had food or not and I do not recall smelling any. The bathrooms were okay and they were definitely not modern. The lighting was good and there was enough space throughout the place. No one was socializing with us but seemed to be everywhere in Pittsburgh.

Corner Cafe

3.7

(6 reviews)

OMG what kind of Yinzer am I that I have never reviewed the Corner Cafe?…read more It is a quintessential, old-school, city neighboorhood bar up in the South Side Slopes. The epitome of a dive bar with good cheer, laughter, and cheap drinks. Not to mention live music! I've seen quite a few friends and their bands perform here over the years and it's always been a blast. The service is typical Pittsburgh-friendly, neighborly, & cool. One of my favorite places to just chill with friends or as I mentioned, catching some of them perform. They don't have a parking lot, street parking only. And well, you know how that goes in the Slopes. If you don't, that means it's dicey and you may have to park a bit away. When I still lived in the city (Bloomfield), we easily took the bus (54) there and back. Consider bussing or car service. Lastly, I can't say enough good things about this place.

This bar is not preppy, yuppy, upscale, or trendy. It is not going to serve you fancy micro-beers,…read moreor have hundreds of beer taps. This is a good neighborhood bar with friendly people and a fun (though entirely irreverent and adult focused) comedy night. Don't be fooled - the Corner Cafe may sit between Monastery Avenue, Monastery Place and 18th Street - but you won't find many saints there. In fact, if you are easily offended by dirty jokes - especially targeted at the crowd, don't bother. I, on the other hand, do not get offended. I like a touch of Americana with my beer once in awhile. I like knowing I can go somewhere and not have to be dressed to the nines to get bar service. Pros: -Good old Pittsburgh neighborhood Bar -Entertaining manager -Welcoming crowd -Attracts a variety of age ranges, though I would say the average was 30+ for a Monday night. -comedy night! Cons: -Be ready to wash the smoke off your face -Ladies may want a friend to escort to their car, on street parking only

Red & Irene's Tavern

5.0

(6 reviews)

This bar is an enabler, and I am thankful for that…read more For all of my (underage) drinking that occurred here when I lived in Pittsburgh. It's cheap, tiny, and awesome. Rarely crowded, or it used to be rarely crowded. Plus they have an awesomely shitty pool table where your cues won't be straight and the table is probably uneven, and it's impossible to line up a shot without hitting the wall.

I love this place. Their shot and beer combos are awesome. The bartender was so friendly and told…read moreus about all of their specials as soon as we walked in the door. It's a must stop everytime I'm in Southside.

Le Mardi Gras

4.1

(82 reviews)

This is your typical Pittsburgh neighborhood bar. From the exterior, it definitely looks like it…read morewas once a home and when you walk inside, you definitely get the same type of feeling. Now it's important to know that this is a smoking bar. While there is ventilation and it's quite good if I say so myself, when you have multiple people smoking cigarettes as well as cigars, you're bound to smell like smoke when you walk out. With that being said it is tiny. There are a few booth areas and a few tables but most of the seating is primarily at the bar. They Have multiple different beers and ciders on tap. I was very very happy to see that they had bold rock cider available. They also have a full bar so you can craft whatever cocktail you may want. Prices are super reasonable as well

I'm unsure why low reviewers complain about the smoke- this is a cigar bar. If you go to a cigar…read morebar, then expect smoke. It was exactly what my friends were looking for after dinner down the street. The cigars, drinks, were well-priced (although it is cash-only). The laid back vibe and tucked in booths were appreciated because we were in our own little world talking away. I don't have much to say about the bartenders because I didn't really interact with them. I think the only recommendation I have is to put the cigars in a humidor rather than a plastic bin. That was a bit off-putting.

Garvey's

4.7

(6 reviews)

i love this bar. jimmy knows my order the second i walk in. 10/10. i wish i could give it 6 stars.read more

I have to admit that I DEEPLY underestimated this place. The fact of the matter is, James, the…read moreowner and only bartended I've had service from so far, is keeping this place stocked and tidy. He's talented- it's not the place I expected to be able to get a martini I would enjoy, but he got mine absolutely dialed in. They've got a great cocktail spread and a range of beer available to fit most palates for a good evening with some friends. I'm seriously impressed with what he's doing, and I'll be back, because this place is earning my business. The Slopes is fortunate to have this bar.

Mike's Wife's Bar & Grill

3.6

(15 reviews)

We had great service. Three different people tended to is. I don't remember names, however, they…read moreall asked if we needed anything and if we liked what we ordered. I ordered a quesadilla and my husband ordered a fish sandwich. They were amazing. I've been craving the quesadilla since I ate it. It's a cute little bar. There's some machines and a juke box. We laughed and talked to some as we were finishing up. Definitely give this place a try when you're in the area.

A classic local dive bar. We came for the wings, which we'd heard were great, but they weren't…read morebeing served. Wing prices have gone up a lot, the waitress explained, and they didn't want to pass the increase on to customers. Other food was fine but not amazing. Would try again if they bring the wings back, but not otherwise.

Good Time Bar

3.0

(5 reviews)

Ok this is a real local bar. Stopped in for a beer while waiting on a pizza. Bartender was so…read moregood cant wait to go back with more time and try some of the food.

Very cool neighborhood charming "dive" bar with a newly added stage for Live music. Excellent bar…read morefood and fish sandwiches and cheap, good draft beer. Definitely worth the trip from Lawrenceville for a real drinking and blues bar vibe!

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4.7

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