First off, the rooftop area is wonderful. My party and I sat along the railing and enjoyed the afternoon breeze with the setting sun. However, we found that the service was lacking. There were waiters helping other groups on the rooftop both at tables and along the outside. The waiters never approached us once in nearly 2 hours. We did go to the bar to order drinks and grab a menu for food. Even with a food menu, we were never approached. I found this disturbing as every other group did receive ample attention. It left me wondering if we were inadequate in some way. The food was good but unremarkable, the drinks were close to the same. The only reason to come back is the rooftop space. read more

New Amsterdam's chicken wings are always fried to crispy perfection and absolutely slathered in a variety of their homemade sauces. Their "Buffalo" sauce is actually quite hot. Their "Honey Habanero" is both sweet and spicey without being too much of either. They have a bunch of others I haven't tried yet but I will. My girlfriend always gets the "Big Cheese" which is a big honking grilled cheese sandwich paired with expertly crispy seasoned fries and a little bowl of slightly spicy tomato soup. Everything I've gotten at New Amsterdam has been top notch. Oh yeah, and the bar? It's pretty cool too. They mix it up with live talent and projected (huge on a white screen) sports events. It's a fun place to hang out, eat good food, and then drink the night away. read more

My favorite place on a Friday night after work. Good drinks, beautiful people and a fun atmosphere on the roof top! Also the kitchen is great! read more

You know, the whole time I lived in Lawrenceville, I had avoided the place because I feared it was overrun with hipsters. Now, a few years later, we went back to hang out with some friends who live just around the corner, and I think I've changed my mind. The interior is very cool, and it looks like in the summer, they can open the front garage-style window, which I love. Drink prices were not bad, and although the site lists it as 'smoking,' it wasn't overpowering like some of the other smoking bars in the city. There are no ashtrays at the tables, so I honestly didn't know it was smoking until I looked at their page on here. We tried a couple snacks off the menu, and I was really impressed. We got the 'cauliflower nugs,' which were fried cauliflower and cheese bites served with a curry mayonnaise. They were super hot (kind of the way breaded mushrooms always are), but soooooo good. We also got the chicken fingers, and they let you get one of the wing sauces as a dippy sauce side. The music was pretty decent while we were there too. Not sure if it was a jukebox, or just what they play there, but we got to enjoy some good new wave over our drinks. And, if it was teeming with hipsters, I didn't notice. Definitely wish we'd found this place and convinced friends to go there instead of having to hang out with them at Remedy back in the day. This place is a far better Lawrenceville location. read more

I've been to New Amsterdam a bunch of times in a bunch of different settings. Here are some constants: There are alway great beers on tap, The bartenders are always friendly and helpful (one is legitimately smoking hot btw), and the Jamaican burger is ridiculously good. Oh, and if you order a whiskey on the rocks, it's not cheap. That said, what it lacks in frugality it makes up for in fucking hugeness. I would take a star off for smokiness but this is clearly the fault of the city not the establishment and for that Pittsburgh, I hate you. Some exterraneous details: Siracha is a full fledge condiment here, above mustard or mayo. Respect. The fish taco: not so much. They open the front (a garage style door) even during torrential downpour as long as ambient temperature is high enough. I once convinced a couple of girls at the table next to ours to put a temporary tattoo on a german exchange student's bared ass. Yes, we were all drunk. point being, shit goes down here. You should come. It's awesome. read more

I need to get better about checking in on my phone. We've been there three times so far. And I haven't been disappointed. One of my favorite features of this somewhat small bar is the garage-style door that is rolled up when the weather is nice, a great way to enjoy the outdoors without actually sitting outside. I most recently went for lunch on a lovely fall and how nice to enjoy the weather while I ate. They have a ton of craft brews, including delicious cider from right down the road (Arsenal Cider House). Last time I went the flavor was apple cinnamon (it tasted like apple pie in my mouth)! We've tried the burgers, a HUGE Cobb Salad, and (my favorite) the Mac and Cheese with added bacon. Soooo yummy! They have happy hour Tuesday-Thursday, so if you're a cheapskate, you can probably get $1 off draft beers and 1/2 off "pub grub." I've never been there when it's really busy, so it has always been pretty quiet and we've gotten fast, attentive service. Check out their website for a full menu, if you're interested. read more

I am here right now. Service sucks. We are upstairs. It's busy. Bartenders are pissing around serving literally no one for a timed three minutes. Beers taste like taps need cleaned. Only giving 2/5 and not 1 because of the deck area. read more

Loved it. Friendly at the door, friendly and quick behind the bar, love the live music and local art displayed on the walls. You're doing it right, New Amsterdam. read more

Nice stop in Lawrenceville. Good verify of food. Upscale bar food, decent on price. Weekend night they have an amazing vinyl DJ great mood to relax and enjoy a nice beer. Nothing crazy, very relaxed mood, for a lower key night! read more

Went for the first time today. I have a total hard-on for places with roll-up doors on them, so I've been wanting to check it out for a long time. It was a busy happy hour Friday night, but we still were able to get a table right away. The bartender came over pretty quickly with menus. We got a couple draft beers for $1 off, the cauliflower bites, and a dozen wings. They have a great selection of interesting beers, although mine was not as cold as it really should be. The wings were alright; the barbecue ones were good, the garlic parmesan seemed like they forgot to add the garlic and paremesan to them. I was expecting more of a garlic butter sauce or something, and maybe, I don't know, some parmesan. The cauliflower bites were actually pretty good, just needed some salt. Service was pretty good...even though it was busy, the bartender and the food runner girl visited the table a few times to see if we needed anything. At the end of the day I liked the place...the food was alright but we didn't get to try a lot of the yummy sounding sandwiches they have on the menu, so we'll be back. read more

We go here often and always love it. Great beers on tap, even my personal fav, arsenal cider. The bartenders will get creative and make up a cocktail for you when requested. Best part? The food! Definitely better than any bar food I've had. Wings: delicious, fish tacos: yummy, fries: amazing, crab mac: ridiculous. Great to watch the game or just hang out. read more

As fate would have it Alchemy N' Ale was closed on a Saturday afternoon so we headed over to New Amsterdam. The first adjective that comes to mine when looking at the outside would be industrial - and I think that's how I felt about the interior as well. It sorta has a warehouse feel to it although it's not that big. Not much that I can remember in terms of decor which is why I'm thinking that it felt like a warehouse. They have a moderate selection of beers on tap - I think there was about 8. I chose a white IPA - but can't remember the brewery - it was exactly what I was in the mood for. As for food, I got the Greek flat break pizza. And although it was good, I couldn't help compare it to Winghart's Greek pizza and felt like it fell short in comparison. Overall - I enjoyed the place, food, and drinks but I'm not convinced it would be a place that I crave to go back to. But who knows maybe when the weather is warm, the patio style seating will call out to me. read more

After perusing Urbanspoon for a Vegan friendly restaurant in Lawrenceville, New Amsterdam appeared to be the top contender. My friend and I arrived on a Tuesday evening around 7. The front wall is a garage door which was open to enjoy the lovely summer evening air. My friend and I chose a seat right inside, prime for people watching...restaurants get bonus points from me for prime people watching accommodations. The bartender greeted us quickly with menus and told us about the best beers on tap. They serve beer from local breweries (yay!) so my friend and I had a stout from the East End Brewery. Delicious. Now onto the food. I ordered the Veg Head Salad. They have a few vegan options but I was intrigued by the salad because it included sweet potato fries and edamame. My friend ordered the Guinness cheddar burger and she opted for a side salad instead of fries. Food came out in decent time. Took just long enough for me to know they spent time preparing it. That's a plus :) My salad came out as a platter with each vegetable separately laid on top of a bed of mixed greens. No iceberg!!!! So happy about that!! The salad toppers included portobello mushrooms, avocado, edemame, tomato, onion, cucumber, sweet potato fries (just enough to keep it healthy,) and a mound of chick peas. The vinaigrette was light and complimentary to each aspect of the salad. The platter was not overwhelming and I was able to finish it along with my two stouts without feeling stuffed. My friend's burger was cooked just the way she liked. She said the bun was excellent and her side salad was almost a mini version of mine!! This may be the first restaurant where the side salad included more than iceberg and dressing. Mixed greens, onion, tomato, cucumber. And plenty of it :) Her meal was larger than mine but she was able to finish all but one bite of her burger. Last but not least- the service: wonderful!! Bartender was very attentive and the chef/owner (not sure) came out three times to make sure our experience was going well and that the food was satisfying. I couldn't believe how good the service was for a Tuesday night dinner at a bar. I'm sure it helped that it was a slow night but regardless, I would definitely come back to check out the scene on a Saturday night. Thank you, New Amsterdam for a great dinner. I will be back... with many more friends! read more

To be honest, I was not impressed with this place and there's a good chance I won't be returning. We didn't eat, only had drinks, so this review is only based on that. Honestly, I didn't like how divey it felt. It wasn't a hip kind of divey, it was a dirty kind of divey. It was cramped and dingy, and they had the garage doors open which usually is cool, but the bugs and the humidity was kind of overbearing. Our bartender/server was really nice, but that's about as far as it goes. The service was slow. I was with a party of 5, and we all sat there with empty glasses multiple times, for fairly long periods of time. My husband had to send his drink back 4... yes, FOUR.. times because there were bugs in it. After that we all decided it was probably safe to call it a night. It looks like they are maybe building a rooftop bar? I may give New Amsterdam a second chance once that opens.. then again, I may not. To be continued. read more

Best Mac & cheese I've ever had at a restaurant. Not over complicated or fancy, just darn good. The upstairs was closed but from the outside you could see that then rooftop patio would be a great place to hang out and have a beer. read more

Good wings. Good burgers and the drink prices are fair for the area. Also great service. The cauliflower nuggets with the curry mayo are very good and best split between two people. I mean it's a big basket! I have not had that much from the menu but the wings and burgers are good. The best and most fun burger is the pierogi it's just a good old pierogi on top of a burger. 100% awesome. The burgers always have a good amount of bacon and the tomato, lettuce and onion on the side with fries. The habanero honey sauce for the wings is awesome. Spicy and hot. I mean mouth on fire hot but totally worth it. The only meh thing is the blue cheese dip. It's skimpy and .50cents for extra. But I have alway enjoyed my drinks and food here. They also sell 6 packs. read more

Solid bar food, good beer menu, and a number of vegetarian options (I eat meat but I always notice veggie options at bars because it usually means better food quality!) I stopped in with my mom and husband one Saturday afternoon and there was a decent crowd getting their day drink on. Minimalist industrial type atmosphere with a garage door that opens in warmer weather - definitely a place I could see myself throwing back a few beers at in the evening. My only complaint: It was pretty dark, I could barely see across the table! Had the fried jumbo sandwich (jumbo=bologna for any non Pittsburgh speakers) and it was a really good sandwich! Essentially a grilled cheese with fried jumbo on it, which I wasn't expecting but turns out the buttery toasted crunch of the toast went perfectly with the jumbo. I usually get bored with a sandwich after half, but I finished this whole sammie! The fries that came with it were nice and crunchy, flavor was so so. I think they'd have been really great with some garlic and parmesan. Definitely a great lunch or casual dinner spot and would love to come back sometime and try the wings and a few more beers! read more

Eye candy + decent beer prices + the Smiths on the radio = a really good evening at New Amsterdam. I was never any good at math, but I am pretty sure that this equation is right on. Cool without trying too hard. Hip without being a scene. A great place to grab a drink and some food when stomping around Lawrenceville! read more

New Amsterdam has great food, great drinks and great staff. It gets a bit too crowded for me on weekend nights, but otherwise it's my favorite place to go. The happy hour specials are unbelievable (I especially recommend the pub grub mac and cheese). Initially, it seems like it might be too cool for school, but unlike other places in town, the wait staff is incredibly friendly and not trying too hard to be 'hip.' read more

The lovely rooftop bar was a nice stop to enjoy a drink before our dinner reservation in Lawrenceville. The bartenders were friendly and the watermelon Moscow Mule was absolutely fabulous on a summer night! read more

Terrible service. The waitress gaslighting me into thinking I ordered the meat when I actually order vegetarian. I have been vegetarian for 10 years and would never do that. She didn't even apologize for the mistake and made me cry because I am autistic and cannot handle confrontation. Will not go back. All of my friends were angry. I'm upset because the food was actually good. read more

I'm going to divide this review into two parts - first being "oooh cool bar!", the second being "d*mn you hipsters!" First - Oooh this really is a cool bar. The food is fantastic; whether it's the burgers or the chicken wings. They have a decent selection of brews available. Service is reasonably fast. The staff are very friendly and quite willing to let you sample a beer to make sure it's the style you want. The space is kinda quirky - built in a converted garage? I like it when they're able to open it up when the weather is nice. Very chill, laid-back atmosphere. Second - d*mn you hipsters! New Amsterdam has a huuuge projection screen on which they show sports. In Pittsburgh, you'd think it'd be crowded to the hilt on game day - not! While the staff are into the games (as well they should be), a good number of the patrons could care less. Ok so maybe they didn't care about an random Steelers game vs the Titans. Fine. But during the NHL playoffs?? c'mon, man! Maybe wearing a Pens jersey isn't ironic enough but can't we all agree that we hate the Flyers? Having said that, I don't think the second point should completely cancel out the first - this really is a cool bar. read more

How did I find New Amsterdam? I was walking along Butler one Saturday evening and we heard a bunch of people sounding like they were having a good time. It was New Amsterdam. They have 2 stories... 2 bars and a really nice vibe. Their beer selection was pretty good. Upon entry we had to show out ID, which I was totally fine with. The bar downstairs was packed full of people who were all engaged in various conversations. We headed upstairs since we were a part of a larger group (10 people). The weather held up so it was a lovely day. The bathroom is basically in the basement so be prepared to walk a lot of stairs if you're all the way upstairs. Side Note: I don't remember it being a dance club??? I think when we left the DJ was getting ready to play. I'll have to come back for some dancing fun! read more

A modern pub with about 10 beers on tap (from mostly local breweries), an open window front, and a projection tv to watch the Pens. The crowd is mostly in its twenties, and everyone was extremely respectful. I was there early in the night and did not see the dance floor in use; however, based on the clientele, I assume a night dancing at NA would be fun. read more

So New Am has reopened to packed crowds of barely 21 somethings straight outta the burbs of Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Fox Chapel and the like. The new rooftop deck is a plus and the mural on the side of the building is truly a piece of art. The interior layout and decor have been completely renovated and revamped with the looks of any other place on Butler like Industry, The Abbey or Tender. The cool mural and rooftop are misleading. I expected something different, amazing and jaw-dropping. Alcohol selection and prices comparable to any other of the places I've previously mentioned. The staff, however, is professional, efficient and on point. They were insanely packed and Veronica made sure we were taken care of when our drinks were emptying out; she had an attentive eye for all of her customers. Dare I say she's the part that stands out? Everything else was mediocre and underwhelming. read more

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I'm so mad at myself because I didn't take a picture of my food. It looked so good when it got to the table I just devoured it. I order the fried chickpea salad and an appetizer of chicken satay. That salad was HUGE! I keep thinking about it because I want to re-eat it. Nice atmosphere in the establishment and fast and friendly service. I stumbled in there on a whim and what a great find! read more

It's unfortunate what changes have been made here, not in terms of ambiance or beer list (though natives of Lawrenceville will surely groan), but in terms of attitude and employment. Im particular, I witnessed the bouncer upstairs (a black gentleman with dreadlocks) harass a white gentleman and an Indian gentleman at 1:30 for no apparent reason at all. They were asking people to leave the upstairs (the upstairs bar was still open though), but he was kicking people out who were just on their phones without other people around. He started getting in their face and escorting them to the exit for no reason I could discern. He used their frustration as evidence of intoxication somehow. It's a shame that New Am has decided to be the shady/unsafe bar of Lawrenceville. To Hambones I go...sigh. read more

Our local bar! And exactaly what you'd want in one. Friendly staff, delicious local beers on tap, rotating about. Great for quick dinner. Black and Gold wing's are fantastic. Say hi to lizzy for us! read more

New Amsterdam is straight up cool, and I think that is the vibe they are going for. Come on a weekday, then come again on a weekend and your experience will be very different. On weekdays it is a low key bar with VERY friendly bartenders and a nice little local crowd that likes to chat it up. On the weekend New Amsterdam turns into a dance club scene. I've been here on Saturday nights on occasion and there is usually a DJ playing some sort of house mix. Very good beer selection with a limited selection of craft draft beers and many other bottles to choose from that will suit any palate. The wings here are very good. I recommend the Jerk or the Honey Habanero (caution: there are VERY hot) On Sunday wings are 35 cents. Try them out! read more

So I have been wanting to visit this bar and I am so excited to say I did and we loved the atmosphere. They have this crazy cool skull wallpaper which the lighting makes super eerie. I love the vibe this bar gives. They were playing great music and the bartender was really friendly. I ordered the burger and fries and they hit the spot with great flavor and fresh ingredients. The mixed drinks we tried were not really tasty so I deducted a star for that. They had a decent variety of beers on tap. There was also a distinct smell of urine coming from the mens room when I went downstairs so I had to deduct a star for that too. We will be back though. read more

I am partially prejudice since it is also only 2 blocks from my house, so it makes it even more special for me. Nonetheless, it is a great place to grab an awesome garden salad that will fill your belly completely for only 5 bucks; or you can go a bit more upscale with fish tacos, awesome veggie and carnivorous burger varieties, or a delicious flatbread. The bartenders make a great cocktail and the usually have some form of drink specials every day. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is due to the fact that weekend evenings after 10pm they usually have a DJ there. The music is always unbearably loud and never good. I haven't been every night but I have made New Amsterdamn a fav place to visit PRE-10pm. Oh and they have one-of-a-kind cocktail menu that is not to be missed! read more

Another one of our favorite bars on Butler. Super friendly staff, really cool vibe, open garage door, great beers on rotation. I always grab a basket of their fries and cauliflower nugs. Both are super delicious. They have a pretty good menu of bar food. Eat it! read more

New Amsterdam - Side of the building - Pubs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is the only bar in town that I truly like. The waitstaff is incredibly knowledgeable about cocktails and brews. The atmosphere is dark and noisy, but not too loud to hear. The food is pretty delicious for grub and it gets better as the night goes on! The one star dock comes from the "eh" happy hour and overall drink prices. However, I think it's worth it for the deliciousness of it all! read more

New Amsterdam is a chill hangout in lawrenceville. They have all the usual drinks and food as well as a nice list of local crafts. I especially love that they have Arsenal Cider on tap! Summer time is the best time of year there (though you'll definitely see me there all year round) because they have a garage door as part of the front of the building. They open it up to the side walk on warm days and nights and you can see all the action on the sidewalk and butler street. Prices are reasonable and they play some funky music on weekend nights. Lawrenceville is a cool place to hang out but you will get the absolute best service here from their awesome staff! read more

Look, I try to like this place. It's a cool spot, has a nice roof, good vibe. Food is okay. There is a huge problem with the draft beer. I've had moldy floaters in my beer multiple times. Obviously skunked beer at other times. I'm talking at least four strikes. Four! This is not a fluke. I hope management sees this because I want to like this place. For now, stick to bottles and liquor. read more

This is a cool spot to come to eat and drink in lawrenceville. The crowd is "young professional". It gets crowded in the weekends because it's a popular spot. I often run into other people that I know. It's a predictable fun time. read more

New Amsterdam has a ton of potential, but their staff is absolutely incompetent. A group of friends and myself were enjoying beers on the second floor, and one of their bartenders was one of the rudest women I've ever met. Another group lit a cigarette outside and the bartender decided it was her moment to scream at everyone upstairs and kick all of us out, despite the fact none of us were affiliated with the cigarette smokers. We asked if we could close our tabs and she told us to "get the fuck out and that we could close our tabs downstairs". When I tried to bring it up with management, it didn't seem to be taken seriously. Warning: their staff is extremely rude and clearly a bit unstable. I've never experienced something like this. read more

Good service is hard to find. Our server, Robby, was amazing!! He took the time to find out what kind of drinks I like and suggested a sangria (which was great). He also found a way to accommodate my not so popular request for coffee. The remodeled rooftop is also a huge plus. I would definitely come back, but only for drinks. I ordered their buffalo chicken Mac and cheese dish and it was absolutely tasteless. I could barely detect any cheese. I was starving so I ate half of it and took the rest home to "fix up". Overall good experience! read more

A friend and I stopped in on a Thursday night around 7 for dinner and a beer. They have a nice tap selection, 8 seasonal micros, and they have a cooler full of bottles. A friend and I split an order of the honey habenero wings. I have to say that these were a miss. The wings were anemic in size and lacked the spice we were expecting from anything habenero. Maybe we just got a bad batch, but I'll give another flavor a try next time. I had the Pulled pork sliders with potato salad. The pulled pork was great. The sauce was tangy, sweet, spicey, and lots of black pepper. The two sliders were packed full of meat, It was more than enough to fill me up. The potato salad is one of the best I have had. Lots of mayo, and I can't figure quite out what the spices are, it almost tasted like Old Bay. My friend had the margharita flatbread which looked good and I'm assuming tasted good. He sucked it down fast enough to infer it did. Our total tab for 2 beers and food was $31, not bad at all. The bar tender/waitress was very nice and prompt with service. She also went out of her way to wish us a nice day upon leaving, a nice touch. read more

Many vegan options! Most are tofu based but lots of different flavors. I enjoy the tacos and the burrito. I also consider myself a French fry connoisseur and these definitely meet my standards. Good beer selection and service. read more