I LOVE LOUS perfect vibe all the time and such good prices. I love it. All the clientele is so lovely and fun

Three stars only because it's definitely, absolutely a place you have to be in the right kind of mood for. Let me put it this way. If you moved to Pittsburgh from somewhere out in Pennsyltucky and you're missing that specific kind of mood you get walking into the local, smoky ramshackle bar on the edge of town filled with seasonally laid off farm workers who look like Duck Dynasty characters trying to find happiness at the bottom of a glass of Jack Daniels or Bud Lite while being served by a bartender who looks like they'd rather be sitting in a deer-huntin' stand, you want Lou's. Even in the very small space Lou's might have to offer, once you've walked through that door, it's like you've left the city and gone back out to the country without even having to step in your pickup truck. Sometimes, in spite of my best efforts, I find myself in that kind of mood, where that's the kind of thing I want. And when I'm in that kind of mood, well, there's one place you go - and that's Lou's. read more

We live just down the hill from Lou's. It's a great neighborhood bar and the prices are affordable. It can get kind of smokey at times. The staff is always so attentive. Usually pretty drunk by the time we get here. It's the place to "have just one more (or five)" before heading home. read more

Oh Lou's, where to even start? Lou's just happens to be right down the street from me which makes it incredibly easy to find myself sitting there enjoying a cheap Yuengling watching one of their little tv's. The interior is small but has plenty of seating. It also has darts and pool if that's your sort of thing. The bar is this old hodge podge looking wooden situation. It's glossed over and well worn and perfectly reflects that red neon Lou's sign over the bar. The bar is smokey but still way better than say, Howlers is. The patrons are usually local yinzers and the staff are incredibly efficient and friendly. The tv's are small and are not in HD so don't go in looking for a mega-sports bar to watch any game in, although do go in if you want some serious local fans to cheer with. Major bonus? A patio you can enjoy well into the fall if you don't mind a slight chill. Major downfall? They do not accept ATM or credit cards, so be sure to have cash on you. (They do have an ATM on site though.) Did I mention I can stumble home in less then 5 minutes? By far one of my favorite Bloomfield hangouts. read more

Lou's Little Corner Bar - Interior shot. - Dive Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Decent dive bar with a pool table and reasonable drink prices. On the first visit, I enjoyed it but didn't feel compelled to stay that long. I would come again if in the neighborhood. read more

Though I am a fan of divey bars, this place was not for me. The Friday night crowd was about 15 men and 2 women, all post-40. My boyfriend and I came to check out some Bloomfield bars and we sat on the wall in the back. I was uncomfortable with all of the men backing themselves into me in my seat while playing pool. They would politely excuse themselves when they got into my boyfriend's space but completely ignored me and invaded my personal space. Lou's seems like a decent and cheap neighborhood bar for longtime (male) Bloomfield residents, but as the odd ones out we felt pretty isolated. read more

Lou's has all the elements (and more) of your local, dive bar: - it looks sketchy from the outside; you're not sure whether to go in or run away when you first approach the building - it smells like smoke - the bartender knows many of the patrons by their first names and vice versa. - cheap beers that get refilled regularly, for cheap. - entertainment: a dart board and pool table. (of course you gotta pay) - scary bathrooms - a mixed crowd, most of whom are extremely comfortable being there. - a bat behind the bar that the bartender uses to chase off people as he sees fit. Basically, it's filled with the good and bad, and if the good outweighs the bad, you keep going and become one of the guys (or gals). I can't say I recommend or don't recommend it. You know what you can handle and what you're looking for. I just laid it out there. read more

I used to love this dive bar back in my smoking days. Now that I've been a non smoker for 2 years, I cant even walk into Lou's bc it is so smoky. The beer is cheap, honestly I think this might be the cheapest bar in the area, and I like the relaxed cientele. If only I could tolerate the smoke...but I can't. read more

It's the best bar in America; a little neon, a pool table, jukebox, cigarette smoke, cheap drinks and filled with Yinzers of all colors and creeds. Just stay the same for the next 40 years and we're good. read more

Stopped in with some friends for a 6-pack and ended up hanging out for a bit! Lou's is a cozy little bar on the edge of Bloomfield/Garfield area. The bartender was great! She was super sweet when greeting us and even chatted with us a bit when we were indecisive about our drinks. I can't stand the bartenders who need to let you know they are busy and rush you into a decision. We decided to do a round of shots and she was funny, friendly and went out of her way to tell us some prices of popular shots. For a little over $20, we bought 3 shots of Jose Cuervo and a 6 pack of Sierra Nevada to go. The place had a good crowd and I would definitely go back for drinks another night! read more

The name does it justice. There are beer, cocktails, and football on TV. A sign on the front door diplomatically reminds patrons to respect the next door neighbor's property and privacy. It is a declared smoker-friendly bar. I'm a non-smoker, and could only tolerate the poor air quality for a short while. read more

The bartender likes to get hammered while trying to serve patrons. Then ends up charging the patrons for stuff that they didn't ask for. Blasphemous. read more

Most people have said what I am about say already, but for Lou's, it's worth saying twice (or more). If you do not smoke cigarettes, or have an aversion to smokey bars, this place may not be for you. It can get a bit hazy in there. However, the service is stellar, and if you hang out long enough, they will get to know your name. The beer is cheap and they have a pool table as well as darts. This is mostly a 90% local crowd during the week and a mixed crowd during the weekend. It's a great bar that everyone should check out and see if it is for them self. Please be aware, this is a CASH ONLY bar.However, they do have an ATM. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in at Lou's on a whim last night, which is just a few blocks away from our place. It was crowded but not packed, with a very diverse mix of people who were all friendly. It was very loud and very smoky, but the service was quick and friendly, drinks were good and prices were reasonable. Even though my boyfriend is a smoker (and I sometimes have one on a night out), it was too smoke filled for us to stay for more than one. In my smoking days I likely wouldn't have minded, so it's really your personal preference. We didn't make it out to the patio but it may have been quieter/less smokey. Overall, we'll give it another shot on a weeknight when it may be a little less crowded, because it is a nice little spot. read more

Stopped by tonight to have a few beers with my best amigo. Always wondered why it was always packed when it looks kind of sketchy from outside. Have to admit, the atmosphere if great! Definitely coming back. read more

May be the diviest bar with the cheapest drinks in Pittsburgh. This place is a cool hole in the wall away from the other bars on Liberty in Bloomfield. I stopped in once with a friend and have been back a few times. I was surprised at how friendly the bartenders and people were, and some guys even challenged my friend and I to a couple games of pool in the back (which we won!). Can be smokey and dead some nights, but I've honestly had a good time almost every time I went. Definitely stop in for a quick drink (or stay for a few) on your next night out in Bloomfield. read more

My boyfriend and I just visited for the first time last night. It was a comfortable place with decent prices and a laid back, mixed crowd. We were among the youngest in the bar but didn't feel out of place. You could tell that this is a fond neighborhood bar by the sheer number of regular customers. I'll gladly visit again! read more

Lou's is a very comfortable neighborhood bar. As of my last visit, smoking was permitted inside. If cigarette smoke bothers you, Lou's might not be for you. However, the last few times that I have been there it has not been very smoky. The prices are very reasonable, and Lou is a pretty cool dude. read more

Best dive bar. Cheap drinks. Laid back patrons and staff. No one turns to see who just walked in.

It's my favorite dive bar in Pittsburgh. Cheap beer and good laughs... Buy Pat a beer he has now reached O.G. states. The 50 cent of Lous'. Friendly bartenders, great locals and a patio. A diamond in the rough of dive bars. read more

Lou's might have a dirty outer appearance, but the atmosphere, I noticed, is quite friendly. I just starting going here, but I recommend it to everyone. read more