Biergarten is located in the Hotel Monaco and is a great rooftop patio in nice weather. We took the…read moreelevator up and walked right on in on a Friday night and it wasn't busy. We got to pick out our seats and a server came over to take our orders. Their menu mostly consists of drinks (cocktails, beer, wine) and a small handful of snacks. If you want more substantial food you'll have to go somewhere else. I got the spiced nuts which were a great snack. I thought my cocktail was decent. My friends got the Miami Vice frozen cocktail and the Pina Colada. My friend's Pina Colada tasted strange and our server was really nice about it and got her something else.

Great place for a post work happy hour! Plenty of space and large tables for big groups. Located…read moreinside hotel Monaco, take the elevator to the rooftop and the doors are right when you get off. Sometimes they have live music playing, the past 2 times I've been there's been a nice guitarist. Our server was kind and attentive and I was a fan of their draft beers! I believe I got one from Cinderlands. I think Jackworth's Ginger Beer would be nice on tap here as well. There are no happy hour drink specials but my $8 draft felt reasonably priced. Definitely check it out while it's still warm out!

I had to try the hot dogs because I am doing a hot dog tour. It was a big hot dog!! I got the Rocco…read moreand my bestie got the buster. We both enjoyed them!! I will say I wish the bun was smaller, it is just too much bread. The onion rings were great. The sugar pretzel was good could use a little more seasoning on it though.

Full disclosure, i attended a birthday party here. We were in the outdoor area which is nice…read morebecause there is cover and it is behind the building and not along the roadway. I never could understand why people eat outside in downtown places where cars drive by them 5 feet away. The beers were OK, nothing really special but OK. They have a little bar outside so getting a refill was quick and easy. The don't serve any kind of hard spirits. My wife isn't a beer drinker so one of the bartenders at the inside bar mixed her up a drink with seltzer and something else(tea) which she found to be quite tasty, so i tipped her generously for having the ambition to please a customer. Where they fell down IMO was their pizza. It just wasn't very good. We had several versions of their Sicilian to choose from. The cheese was generous, but the crust was doughy and heavy, the sauce was flavorless, and the toppings were very stingy. A big piece of Sicilian pizza with 3 slices of pepperoni is not good. I checked out their menu and was stunned at the prices they are getting for those pizzas. WAY overpriced. Of course i didn't have to pay for them since it was a party, but knowing what their pizza is like i would never go back there and pay those prices. The wings were just OK, pretty mediocre. Parking is a joke. No where near enough spots for the size of the place. Overall it was just OK, i would not return. There are better places for the same or less money.

What a fun time with a great atmosphere, service was very good and all the food we ordered was good…read more, 2 burgers not shown but they were enjoyed

How wonderful to be close enough to walk to dinner. This is in a fabulous shopping and dining area…read moreof Southside near the Hot Metal Bridge. We opted to sit outside on their covered patio because it's so nice out even with the rain. They have ceiling fans and removable window coverings. If you look down you can see a lower level of picnic tables and a white tent, maybe for events. Our waiter, Tyler, took good care of us this evening. He helped us choose our beers and took our orders. We feasted on Metwurst (for me) with beer cheese spatzle and sauerkraut. So delicious. While hubby enjoyed his beer wurst with German potato salad and pickled beets. Very good. (Five photos attached)

Best place to stop into for a cold drink and fabulous food! You will never go into a cleaner…read moreenvironment. It's amazing. People are so kind. The staff are out of this world fast, efficient and just down right perfect! Once you go you will be sure to return. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

Food is usually decent but sometimes you get something unappetizing. They switched their steak for…read moresandwiches and it's really fatty and grisly now. The daytime barmaid, an older lady, was very impolite to me when I stopped in to pick up lunch for my stepson. She was more engaged with the people at the bar and seemed irritated I came in to get food. She practically threw the bill at me and did not say one word. She was friendly to the others. I have never seen her before so it's not like she had beef with me.

We stopped by to check out their Rudolph's Rooftop pop up last week. Normally I go to Il Tetto more…read morefor their rooftop vibes than anything and thus had low expectations for drinks. The decor was cute with lots of lights and several inflatable decorations like a Rudolph and a snowman. The cocktails were surprisingly pretty good! The Cornelius's Coquito was genuinely delicious and well balanced and while the Sugar Cookie Martini was on the sweet side, it was delightful. I also really enjoyed the refreshing Prancer's Peppermint Tea. The bartender who made our drinks was pretty nice and was very fast and efficient.

The skyline views and the retractable glass roof of this downtown spot are definitely cool, the…read moreoverall experience at Il Tetto usually ends up feeling pretty average. It's a decent spot if you just want to grab a quick drink from their massive list of draft beers, local ciders, or casual cocktails, and maybe snack on some fried mozzarella or a meatball hoagie while you hang out. The biggest drawback is that the service can be a bit of a gamble. There are times when it's noticeably slow and less than adequate, especially when it gets crowded on weekends. It's a fine place to grab a scenic drink if you're already in the Cultural District, but it's definitely more about the rooftop view than top-tier service or food.

Love when the Brew Gentlemen pop up starts each year downtown - it is the perfect spot to relax…read moreafter work and get a drink outside. They have a rotating selection of BG beers on tap, as well as sangria and 4-packs to go. The bartenders are all super friendly. I have also had good experiences coordinating with management to do group tabs for work happy hours, which is very convenient. Since the BG pop up is located in the US Steel Tower plaza, there are a lot of seating options - tables, chairs, lounge furniture - and the building also hosts live music and other activities like corn hole many nights. The only downside is that there isn't typically a food truck or place to grab a snack nearby.

Cobblehaus is a local brewery in the heart of Coraopolis that never disappoints. The staff is…read moreamazing and the draft beer options are great. There are also cocktails, wines, and a whiskey selection. Currently, there are 16 beer choices, one cider, and a hard seltzer option that can be made in five different flavors. There is also an NA beer choice along with a pop variety. 32oz and 64oz growlers can be filled to-go. There is no food in house, but a food truck schedules to be here on the weekends. Check their website for more information. Kids are welcome as long as they are supervised by a guardian. Parking is never too difficult to find because there is a lot next to the building as well as street parking. There is a handful of tables and bar seating throughout the brewery, and there are some outdoor tables by the food truck. I always enjoy the vibes at Cobblehaus. The music is at a comfortable volume and the place is always very clean. I will continue to hang out here!!

This place is great! Total hidden gem in Cory. We stopped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the…read moreseating area was almost empty! There are tons of tables and maybe 10 bar seats available. As soon as you walk in, you see maybe 6 tables, but walk down the hall towards the bathroom and there are additional rooms with tables and even two pinball machines. The bartender was super friendly and accommodating when I didn't love the cocktail I ordered. They have cocktails and wine along with the beer! Great selection. Also, you're able to reserve the two rooms down the hall for private parties. Just call in advance. It's a bring your own food place and I can definitely see myself coming back in the future!

Racist ownership. Walked in and he immediately had an attitude, no costumer service at all. As soon…read moreas I walked in he looked me up and down didn't even say two words before he started judging me. He asked for my ID , I said I'm not drinking. He said do you have guardians? I said , no i'm 30. He said well if you would have given me your IDwe can go from there. I said don't have an attitude with me while I was getting out my ID . & he said OUT. I said sure, and I went to leave & he kicked out my friends too even though he didn't have to. Lost my money! Racist,

Man... I know I review and check in to Abjuration Brewing a LOT. I can't help it though because I…read morehaven't reviewed it in a while and I continue to go often. What can I say?! Abjuration is awesome! Honestly we are probably there at least once every few weeks. They generally do a new release or two each week so there is always something new to try. They announce each release on Facebook. They offer online ordering and then allow two weeks to pickup. They make the whole process easy. Oh and even better you can order single cans so if you are unsure if you will like something or just want some variety you are set. The staff here is phenomenal. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. They are knowledgeable and happy to help you find a beer you will truly enjoy. I have witnessed them go above and beyond to make sure a customer was happy with her experience. They recognize the regulars and always offer a greeting. It is one of the things that makes this place special. They have a beer garden set up now with picnic tables and a fire pit. It's nice because it offers up extra space. I have heard people ask what Abjuration is known for. It seems to be for their "weird" beers. Honestly they have some of the widest variety of beers anywhere around and yes that includes some weird ones. They are the brewery responsible for getting us hooked on sours. They make sours with herbs that drink more like a cocktail. They have sours made with ice cream or candy (or multiple candies in one) or straight fruited sours. They truly run the gamut. They always have some basic easy drinkers on like a lager, a brown, a Kolsch, etc. I have heard their IPAs are good (though I'm not an IPA drinker). They don't do stouts often but have put out some good ones. They also have done a few different rice wines that are unique and delicious. Abjuration just keep doing what you are doing and killing it. We have been there since Day 1 and will continue to show up.

You guys!!!! If you don't get anything else, stop in for the seltzerita with the chili rim! Just…read moretrust me and do it! You're welcome in advance!

My husband, puppy, and I visited the newly-reopened Strange Roots in Gibsonia tonight, and all…read moreagreed it gets two thumbs up! He had the IPA & said it was good; I had the Alley Bat and we both loved it (we hardly ever like each other's beer). We split the lager just to try it and agreed it was a solid option. They've partnered with Off The Rails Barbeque and it's a great pairing. I call San Antonio home, so I'm a big fan of brisket. Theirs was very tasty, even without sauce, which is the hallmark of good brisket. The amount of meat for the price was a little skimpy, but I know everyone's balancing increased costs so I won't fault them for that. My husband had the nachos and we both agreed they'd have been better with real cheese rather than the Rico's they had. I got the brisket sandwich, only because they were already out of sliced brisket for the night. The sauce we both liked was the medium Kansas City, but I also liked the medium Carolina Gold and he liked the hot sauce (which is VERY hot). They were also already out of the mac & cheese, which was disappointing, but we assume that's because it was good. I had the collard greens because they're some of my favorites, and these did NOT disappoint. There's a good amount of space that's outside under cover (helpful, because it was raining when we got there), but even more space if you don't need cover. We'll definitely be back for summer and fall nights!

Lagerlands is a socially distancing pop up beer garden located on Pittsburgh's Highline…read more It's a joint venture with local businesses that include Cinderlands Beer, De Fer Coffee & Tea, Hop Culture Magazine. Food is available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants as well. The beer, cocktail and food menu does change. Reservations with a deposit are required. You can choose from seating along the river level or highline level. Deposits are applied toward your order. This is an absolutely wonderful concept that is well needed not just in this time of a pandemic. The crew involved really has it down and it's an organized process. Sitting outside at a safe and social distance enjoying local food and drink just doesn't get any better. I especially love that they've included De Fer (one of my fave places) for those who may not want a beer or cocktail.