This place was a nice surprise in our trip to Pittsburgh. We were in town for my buddy's bachelor party and after the game we decided to stop in here since it was right next to the stadium. We got there about 9pm on a Saturday and it was very casual and not very busy.. yet. We were hanging out drinking watching some sports on TV and slowly but steadily the place starts filling up, the lights go down and a pretty good DJ starts spinning. Within an hour the place was packed with people dancing everywhere and having a good time. There were people packing the dance floor and others dancing on top of the bar. At one point the staff was on top of the bar pouring shots into people's mouths. I did not complain. I heard they started charging a cover after we got there. Also noticed there were one or two bachelorette parties being celebrated at the same time. The bartender was also very helpful. As we were drinking we told her about the bachelor party and she got the manager to approve giving us wristbands which allowed us to drink for half off while the bachelor was free! What a great gesture for us and our wallets. This place really turned the party into a blast. read more

I had tickets to a Pirates game and was looking for a place near PNC Park where I could get a drink and a quick meal. Most of the places in the area were super packed with no chance of me getting a seat or any service. McFaddens was an exception. They have a huge bar area and where were plenty of seats and places to stand right at the bar and order a drink and meal. Apart from the convenience of being the only place close to the park where I could get service, I found the place to be just average. I had a couple of Yuengling drafts and a chicken sandwich. The beer selection is OK, but not too extensive. The chicken sandwich was also just OK. It was a buffalo chicken sandwich. I've had similar sandwiches at many places and the one here was a little smaller than most I've had. One positive item was the service. The ladies behind the bar were really friendly and attentive. read more

I was here for a company function in the back of the restaurant/bar and everything was great until I moved to the main bar. I was ordering a water (for the DD) and a cocktail and when I asked for the water first, the bartender (male) cut me of and sent over another bartender. As I'm ordering to the second bartender (also male), he crumples up a wet napkin and throws it in my face. I was so taken aback and offended. Obviously, I decided to take my business elsewhere. Giving 2 stars because the two female bartenders in the back were wonderful. read more

I came here to watch the CAPs game. While there, I ordered 10 wings (McFaddens Glazed and Maple Hot). Maple Hot was amazing. The sweetness balanced out the spiciness. Well done. The dining area had a lot of little nets flying around. The table and chairs were sticky. The place felt dirty. Only three stars. read more

Why do people still come here? The place is huge but they can't staff the bar with enough people for the crowd. Open the 3rd bar or beef up the bar staff to accommodate the people. It should never take 30 minutes to get a drink... not only that, but it's so loud the bartenders can't even hear what you're trying to order and the 1/2 off drink special is a hoax won't be going back. UPDATE: I called and talked to a manager. I was charged for 2 additional "top shelf" drinks that I never ordered. The manager was to call me back, but I haven't heard a thing. read more

If there were negative stars I'd have to use them for the lunch service. I work next door and our internal cafe shut down forcing us to find food in the neighborhood. There's seldom more than 10 customers in the huge pub at lunch. With that many customers you'd think that they could serve up a salad pretty quick wouldn't you? Well don't get your hopes up. For a salad that is a decent size you have to wait long enough that the cook could have harvested the contents from a victory garden, in the next county! The wait staff is perfect for something like a bachelor's party but if that's what you're looking for you might as well go to Hooters. The foods faster and the atmosphere isn't trying to be something it's not. As an Irish Pub the only thing they've gotten right is the name. The food's not Irish, The Guiness is flat and the Bar keep looks at you funny if you ask for a Black and Tan. Since when did a "Blue Moon" become a staple at an Irish Pub? The people are friendly though, I hope they get better management so they can become a true Irish Pub. You can never have enough of them. read more

The atmosphere is super fun! The bar is nicely-sized, though can still get packed on weekends. The drink prices are about what you'd expect ($3-$4 for a beer), but they often have specials. The bartenders are usually cute and fun (dancing on bars is common) and the DJ really pump up the music as the night goes on. read more

Thursday night is 5 wings for $2 dollars and domestics beers for $2. The food quality is standard bar food. Can't beat 10 wings and 2 beers for $8. read more

Bartender w short hair told me shots were $3 when we first arrived. Fucking bitch. We drank 3 shots each and it cost us almost $100 and then said it was $11 each. I'm visiting Pittsburgh and will never EVER be back to this shit hole. thought this place was cool until she betrayed us. read more

I give this place a solid 3 stars. Not for food. Not for cleanliness but for the bartender. We ordered a salad and turkey hoagie with tots. The salad was clearly a bagged salad that I typically get at Giant Eagle for lunch that costs $2.00 a bag. They hooked us when they said the turkey is smoked in house. Turkey was average and the bread tasted very average - the tots were just...eh....tots. Wine (2), beer (3), a shot and food=$69. read more

We went here on a busy Saturday night 8/4 and the music was very very loud !The restaurant could use a good cleaning-the tables were sticky. Our server, Amanda, was great!!! She was very attentive and we had 2 teens with us , who are very picky and their orders were perfect. She checked on us several times during our meal. We will go back there and request her section! read more

came down for taylor swift concert. got here about two hours before concert. I know it's busy, but to wait almost that whole time for food is ridiculous...and they can't tell me how long until it's ready? it's in the computer. you can tell me where it is in line, so to speak. Will never come here again...cant even comment on food..havent eaten anything yet!!! read more

Large sports bar with plenty of seating. It was pretty quiet before most games, very busy after. Typical beer list with a few local brews. Not a bad place if you are looking to get a few before a game. read more

A decent place for a sandwich and beer before the game. Generous portions. The pork nachos were amazing served on fresh made potato chips, A+. The fish sandwich was huge but nothing special, B/B-. Draft beer selection was decent. Overall, it was good. The menu didn't have a huge variety. It was good once, but I'm not sure what I'd order if I went back. Definitely worth a try if you're in town for a game. Although it could have been cleaner. read more

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I was heading into PNC Park when I first noticed McFadden's near the gate. My guest and I decided to stop in for a few quick drinks since it was absolutely freezing out. Upon walking in, the first thing that caught my eye was the sports memorabilia on the walls and the size of the place. I was very content with the pub/sports bar feel. The staff were extremely friendly and skilled at making the drinks we requested, and were very helpful in making drink suggestions. I really would suggest this place for anyone attending a sporting event in the North Shore, as it's a great place to start your drinking excursion. read more

First Time at McFadden's not a great experience. Everything that I ordered was out of stock. 1. No wings 2. No Pickle Backs 3. No corn beef Then I never received my order. I had to sit and watch the other seven people at my table enjoy food while I sipped on water. The waitress never stopped to ask if everyone received everything. Very poor service and very bad experience and guess what no tip read more

Fun place to go for a few drinks with friends or to watch a sports event. Large bar with tvs in every direction and a great DJ that plays music for a younger crowd. My friends and I had a blast here our first time!! read more

I recently visited McFadden's for work, on a Sunday, during a Steelers game. While I was there, the bartenders were awesome. Very prompt, and friendly. We also had the chance to eat while we were there and while the food was pretty awesome, the service was slow, and this was even before the crowd for the Steelers game came in. Around 11:30 am, the place was so packed with crazy Steelers fans you could barely move. It was shoulder to should, but so much fun. Most of the people that were there were also going to the game, so around 1 pm most of the crowd had cleared. All in all, it was a good visit and I wouldn't mind going back sometime on a weeknight to enjoy the environment a little more. read more

Came here before a Pirates game for dinner. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of tots and couldn't have been happier. They have reasonable prices and the food is great. The atmosphere is nice, plenty of TV's, very spacious and they have an outdoor area! We actually came back here after the game as well and it was like a whole different place at night. They had a great DJ who played a lot of older songs from the 90's and early 2000's, it was fun to hear something different for a change.They even play the music videos on a few of the TV screens which was really cool. They have an attendant in the bathroom and she was really sweet and helpful but the line can get a bit long. Overall I had a great time, nice place, good food, drinks are reasonable and the service was great. Definitely recommend and will be back. (I want to test their Sunday brunch) read more

Atomosphere was okay but what took the cake was the bartender trying to pull a fast one on me. I asked for a blue moon and i watched her pour me a miller lite and put an orange slice on the glass. Also unless you are a girl they give you very little alcohol in your mixed drinks. read more

It is never a good sign when you walk into a place for lunch and see that you will be the only people there. The food is fine. Price tag is 10+. The staff could be more attentive given that the lunch crowds are teeny tiny. I am betting this place would be far better for happy hour or for the Steelers games. I think that McFadden's should start offering consistent lunch specials to get a larger crowd, they could serve more than 2 people during lunch, given they employ a hostess and more than one waitress... There's potential. read more

Pregame Pirates. I'm sitting at the bar. 6 bartenders. Not that busy. 10 minutes to get acknowledged. Whoever owns this or manages this, get a clue. You're happy with the biz pregame because of your location? You could double it if your employees spent more time waiting on customers than talking to each other. Really bad. Too many choices. First and last time for me. read more

I went early and stayed late on a Saturday night. There was no problem accommodating our large party (20+) around 8pm. Once the DJ started it did get crowded and getting to the bar was a tad difficult. Great place for dancing and drinking! Parking across the street was only $5. read more

It's usually packed in there but the Djs are HORRIBLE they play bs all night and tell you to write down a request and NEVER play it.

I got cut off after spending too much money for my friends birthday and the food is fucking horrible. The service is awful and very sexist. Don't ever come here read more

Good afternoon, my name is Brandi stamey and I am a new resident to Pittsburgh and am the office manager for a local business, Washington Family Dental Care. I just want to make it known how awful of an experience my only time at your establishment was. My boyfriend, who is a local teacher, and I waited outside in line as we watched all people in front of us get in without a cover charge. We then approached the "security men" who asked us for a $5 cover charge each. We then proceeded to walk away and heard them not charge the people are us so walked back into line. When we got to the front they, then again, asked for a $5 cover charge. When we mentioned to them the people before us were not charged they said those particular people were already inside. When we finally, offered to go inside for the ATM, it was not working. The "security guy" with a long beard then fixed it for me and told me to go ahead with it. By the time I acquired cash from the ATM (charged me $3 service charge) and paid at the front the "security guy" with the long beard had stopped my bf and told him he was not allowed him for "bad attitude" simply for asking why others were mot be charged and we were. This was the same dude who allowed me to pay the $3 service charge to get cash and then would not allow my bf and I in for "bad attitude" when we had not said a single word to the workers. This is the worst experience I have Ever had at an establishment and is pure discrimination. I want my money back they required of me just to get cash for a so called cover that they didn't even charge across the board. read more

Was there last Saturday afternoon. Not many people in the bar. Music was way too loud (or am I just getting old?). Disappointed that the only healthy option on the menu (an appetizer of chopped veggies and low fat ranch) weren't really served with low fat ranch. And the steamed veggies with my meal were loaded with butter, although the prep notes only mention "steamed" to make me think it's a "good for you" choice. read more

I will NEVER return to this AWFUL place. I attempted to celebrate my birthday there. I talked to their party planner (absolutely incompetent) weeks in advance and was promised a large VIP section for my 50+ guests. You'd think that they'd give someone who was bringing that many people to their establishment a little extra attention. Nope. We were given a microscopic roped off corner (yes, a corner) to fit all FIFTY people inside of. No table to put drinks on. No chairs. I guess we were just supposed to stand shoulder to shoulder and stare at each other the whole evening. I didn't get to see most of my guests because they were waiting at the bar for 20-45 minutes for a drink. I waited for 45 minutes for a drink myself, which was supposed to be FREE since I was the host. And that bottle we were promised? It was a left over bottle of champagne from New Years. Tacky. Miserable night! And the place was full of trashy people. Not the vibe I was going for. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. read more

Had a Great weekend in the Burgh for the Steelers vs Giants game. We stopped in after the game and had a great finish to the day.All the workers could not have been any nicer. The next day we realized my son left his credit card there. We called at 10:00 am a young man confirmed it was there and could not have been more helpful or friendly. This is a place like to stop at every year when we come in from York, Pa. read more

We have been on a week long road trip, and this was by far the worst stop on the trip. We waited 8 minutes before being greeted by the server, and when I asked to talk to a manager i was told the server was new, but she would get him. Then when talking to the manager his response was, I dont know who has what section...I said that didnt matter and waiting 8 minutes was very unacceptable. especially when a table that was sat 5 minutes after us was greeted immediately, and got their drinks before we were even greeted. Very unprofessional, and they clearly dont care about their customers. 50 dollars was way to much to eat here, and we should have left after waiting 8 minutes to be greeted....save your time and money, and go somewhere else read more

Literally have never been treated better by a manager or staff at any bar in Pittsburgh or maybe the east coast. Absolutely the spot to go before or after a game. Thanks to McFaddens for being the best yinzer atmosphere in the Burgh ~ Nicole read more

To say I don't remember a goddamn thing about this place would be a semi-true statement. Went on a Saturday night before the casino with some of my friends and we are all in medical school so it was an eclectic bunch. Greek, Colombian, Ethiopian, Indian. It was like the United Nations descended on yinzburgh. I grew up in California and have never felt so distinctly Chinese in my life. Lubed ourselves up with alcohol, started browning out somewhere near 11pm, told a girl I had escaped from North Korea and taught myself perfect English while in the labor camps. Sorry, if you're reading this. I grew up in Fremont CA and I feel terrible, but not because I went to McFaddens read more

Stopped in here before the Steelers game last night. Overall, nothing special, nothing terrible. The floor was unusually sticky everywhere. They had a nice patio area, and the whole place is very wide open. Next time I go to Pittsburgh I'll take my chances elsewhere. Again, nothing was terrible, but there wasn't anything special about the place, or anything that gives you a reason to want to comeback. read more

This place is so gross. I was here Saturday night, it was pretty busy. It was impossible to get a drink and I'm not a hater by any means by it's really annoying that you let workers and whoever they want dance on the bar. People were basically trying to get around the people on the bar to get to the bartender to get a drink. The floor at this bar was DISGUSTING!!!!! I couldn't even walk on it. Like you had to really peel your feet off the bottom of it to move. My group and I joked that you kind of have to shuffle to move. So I am thinking of those people's feet being on that floor and then walking all over the bar where people are trying to get served and touching. It was just gross. It's a shame because this bar is a great location, but not clean and doesn't look like any money is being put into it. I will say the DJ played good music however. But really, this place needs some good TLC and maybe get the people off the bars and build them a little dance stage area. read more

Horrible...toss up of what was worse....the food or the service. Went tonight before Pirate Game with group of friends and to celebrate a birthday. Waitress took an exceptionally long time to even acknowledge me. Ordered 2 Cokes...Cheese Wedges and a Turkey Bacon Sub. Was told the sandwiches were made up ahead of time and no options could be ordered. The drinks were delayed...I had to ask for them again. Sandwich and Cheese Wedges came out...you could tell the sandwich wasn't made fresh and I didn't see any Bacon on my sandwich. I had to ask 2 times for a napkin and silverware. The tables felt like beer had been spilled and never cleaned. Sticky like pancake syrup. Overall for $30.... Awful food...lousy, non existent service and watered down soda. I expected a lot more from a downtown, stadium district bar. NEVER WILL I GO THERE AGAIN. TIP: Eat dinner BEFORE going to the game somewhere besides McFaddens read more

Went here to watch the Winter classic because tickets were absurd. Located right next to Heins field, this place rocks. Dude man that runs the joint is friendly, and the bartenders are fun as hell. They know how to party. Certainly a great venue during all Pittsburgh sporting events. Prices are reasonable read more

Terrible service, average food. I understand how service would be slow before a pirate game, but since their right next to the ballpark you might think they would plan for it. The place was not even half full, and it took forever to get served. It takes time to cook dinners of course, but it took 20 minutes to get a coke, then it came in a little dixie cup. The waiter had to be reminded 4 times before he remembered to get a drink for one girl at our table. I won't be back. read more

Went to a Pirate Game and this place looked to be going off on a Friday night so we strolled in afterward. Good atmosphere lots of young people as it turned out a bus load from Morgantown West Virginia had came down to party. All and all a decent scene, had fun and met alot of other people from out of town. Everyone was pretty wasted and there was lots of dancing going on with all the college kids. read more

I had a great first experience here- the service was quick and friendly, food and drinks were good as well! Unfortunately, I came back again with a slightly larger group, and they said that we would be charged extra for having a party of 8 or more and that the bill would not be able to be split......There was literally no one else in the entire restaurant. We expressed that we didn't have cash so we wouldn't be able to split the bill. Needless to say they let us walk out and lost 9 customers. For the record our waiter was very nice. It was the manager enforcing the policy. read more

Loved it here! I brought a group of nearly 50 for a pre-game party and the staff and management were top notch! Music was fantastic, the food and drinks above average. If you're looking for your "spot" for Pittsburgh sports, quit kidding yourself and check out McFadden's Saloon! read more