YES. Yes, yes, yes. This is the kind of place I want to be taken to when visiting another town…read more Friends who live outside Pittsburgh brought me and we spent several hours at this indoor-outdoor craft brewery. I tend towards lighter beers, and they had several great options for me (don't worry, there are plenty of darker beers and higher-alcohol-percentage brews; I just didn't order them). There are three or four bars, along with a stage and places for food trucks. The bars are all linked, so you can open a tab at one and it'll be available at the others as well. Super friendly service. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and the place was well-staffed with very cool employees. The atmosphere is nice, too, and I appreciated the poster on one wall explaining the meaning of "Grist House". You can bring dogs too! Some very nice dogs were present on this particular Saturday. Next time I'm coming through this way, I will definitely be stopping by again. * Note: it's a brewery, of course, but they do offer some wines and their own cocktail concoctions.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options

Fun vibe. Knew to stop here for the last soccer game, fully expecting this place full and…read morethankfully it was but everyone had seats. It was nice, great drinks and snacks!

"I vant to dvink your boooooze," I say to my husband, in my best Dracula voice…read more We decided to head down to Hauntoberfest where Eleventh Hour turned the German village into a haunted house. It was the best decision we have made yet this spooky season. Good beers, games, and fantastically creepy vibes. The outside was kept warm with fires and food trucks. Our whole party - age range from 2yo to 64yo - loved it.

What a cool restaurant!! They are located in a former bank with a vault, so they were very clever…read moreand put seating inside the vault! We didn't realize this until we were already eating so we did not sit in the vault this time. When you walk in the restaurant, they have a counter where you order your food immediately. Then they have you pick your own table and bring your food out to you when it is ready. This seems to be a common theme with the restaurants in Pittsburgh. I ordered the buffalo fried chicken sandwich with fries and the hubby ordered chili dogs. We also ordered two Cokes which came in glass bottles. Very fancy but not much in those little bottles. We had to buy another one while we ate. The food was phenomenal!! My chicken sandwich was juicy and flavorful. But the real winner here were my hubby's chili dogs. Those were the best chili dogs we've ever had!!! Yes, I said we because I had to try them out. The chili sauce is off the chain!!! So delicious! And not a bad price for all the food either. We left with big smiles on our faces.

I thought this place was pretty great! They do, in fact, make pretty darn good burghers. And…read moresliders, and sandwiches, and other kinds of American food. I got the Shadyside OLO with chicken and fries, as well as a Leona's lemon meringue ice cream sandwich. Both were super tasty. The sliders were the perfect mini size, and everything was super tasty. Bacon was super crispy, chicken was cooked well, good amount of mushrooms, nice creamy sauce. All a thumbs up from me! Fries were a bit soggy and not too memorable, and ranch was pretty typical. The ice cream sandwich was delicious. Decent price, but awesome quality. Loaded with lots of ice cream and a very flavorful base. Definitely recommend you give this place a shot!

This is a small microbrewery that is right around south Lawrenceville with excellent beers offered…read more The selection isn't large but the quality is excellent. I had their hazy IPA and it was delicious. They do have a food truck there on most nights. We had ordered a pizza from Lupo, which is walking distance away, and we brought back our pizza to Coven to eat. Lots of folks sitting around playing games, eating food, etc. and the location is very accommodating. The dude behind the counter knew his beers, and gave us samples of anything we wanted to try before getting a pint. I love their location, and their food truck there looked good, so we plan to return another time.

Stopped by on my recent trip to Pittsburgh and it was my favorite brewery of this season. I wish I…read morecould remember the names, but you can't go wrong with anything on their tap list.

We went for the first time to grab some simple food and beer. The venue is nice, spacious, etc…read more However, the food service was absolutely terrible. When we arrived it was almost empty. Maybe a few people at the bar and a couple of tables. We ordered nachos, burger, and a gyro. We waited over nearly 90 minutes for food. Every time we asked we were told the nacho cheese needed to be heated up. Funny that when the food arrived, the cheese on nachos was cold? The server/owner/whoever didn't seem concerned when I mentioned the time. If you want to have a beer, fine. If you have any desire to get your moneys worth buying any type of food, skip it. There are so many better options on Butler St. that serve the same beer with better service and food and/or food trucks who will be mindful of your order. Sad.

Let me say that this brewery has a lot of IPAs: that is a positive for me. They let us taste around…read more5 different beers before we made a decision. We got a few beers and started with nachos. The nachos were good, a bit pricey, but good. We didn't love the beer cheese so I wouldn't start with this again. Their menu has a lot so no concerns. We decided to get their Yinser Cheesesteak and I would get it again. It was big, the cheesesteak was very good (slightly on the sweet side). The only way to improve this meal is grill the bun but that is preference. We got here and no one was here but by the time we left there was 20 or more. The bartender was great: super friendly and he was a great guide. The place was slightly loud in the main room but they have a lot of space to spread out; there are other areas you can go to for large groups or groups that want a quieter environment. The key...I WILL BE HERE AGAIN.

Stopped into Lolev for the first time on a Sunday afternoon just after they opened at 12. The…read morebartender was very friendly, greeted us, and was super helpful in showing us the space and walking us through the menu. She said they change their drafts pretty frequently. Currently, they are IPA and DIPA heavy, but within the next month or two we can expect some other options. I love the decor, the pastel colors, the exposed brick, and the casual and comfy seating areas. They offer rental spaces with very reasonable pricing. Parking is out front on Butler, but isn't nearly as chaotic as trying to park on the other end of Lawrenceville.

Good spot with a cool vibe in Lawrenceville…read more I have recently had some good beers from here like their wild ale and the Czech dark lager. They have are great big space including taproom seating, a lounge, and two larger areas in the back. They have some limited outside seating. Lolev usually has rotating food trucks and hosts fun events/comedians/music. There are cans available to grab in the taproom. There is street parking available. They are also Pittsburgh Brewers Guild members so you can get a stamp and prizes here.

I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for some evening beverages. I originally wasn't…read moreplanning on Acrospire, but it ended up being our audible whenever the Pirates game was ending at the same time we were heading out. The inside of this brewery has a relaxed, open vibe with plenty of natural wood tables, metal chairs, a visible brewing area in the back, and colorful string lights hanging across the ceiling. There's a chalkboard mural on the wall and a Pride flag (since it was Pride month) adding to the welcoming atmosphere. There's also a well-stocked kids corner with books, puzzles, games, and art supplies, which is a great touch for families like ours. Outside of the beer, it looks like they often host different food vendors inside the kitchen space. As I often do when visiting a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight. It consisted of five beers: Joe Brown (coffee brown ale), Hear No Evil (honey ginger wheat), Honeycomb (oat honey ale), ChatBRU (west coast IPA), and Apple Pie Sour (sour ale). First up was the Joe Brown and it started with a solid coffee flavor and finished with rich toasted malts. Up second was the Hear No Evil which was A bold honey ginger wheat with ginger dominating from start to finish, leaving a lingering spice on the palate. Thurs was the Honeycomb which has Sweetness from the honey hit up front, followed by a more mellow oat finish. Fourth was the ChatBRU which was Smooth at first before diving into hoppy bitterness that lingered long after the sip. Last and certainly not least was the Apple Pie Sour. My first sip was mostly the cinnamon and sugar rim, which added a nice touch with a little salt on the finish. The second sip, without the rim, delivered a strong apple flavor that lingered nicely. I could absolutely see how they named it, as it genuinely tasted like apple pie. Out of the bunch, I ended up liking the Apple Pie Sour the most, closely followed by the Joe Brown. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my beers, and my wife and I found it to be a super chill place. We loved that we could possibly bring our kids thanks to the thoughtful kids corner.

Another stroll down memory lane with an old yinzer. I remember when this was "the 412" and even…read morebefore that the "Shaler lounge." The inside has been completely remodeled now to suit the brewery. There's games for kids, TVs with sports on, and a nice atmosphere. Beers are good and bartenders were friendly. We will look forward to coming when it's warmer so the garage doors can open up.

Food, yes! Service, absolutely yes!…read moreAmbiance, needs a bit more gnome-ness! 10/10 Parking yes, but Uber, Lyft better for everyone!

No complaints about Blue Sparrow. The food was amazing and so accommodating. I have a nut, dairy…read moreand egg allergy & they let me look at the dairy free cheese ingredients to make sure it was all good! The pizza was amazing. My girl friends and I came after four years of me wanting to come here. I love Gravel Grinder and live close to an OTB so heard of Dancing Gnome from that. Finally made our way there and well, make sure you do not bring young kids. My friend had an 18 month old with us and as she was BUYING a beer from them, the guy who worked there asked if she "could keep the screaming to a minimum." An eighteen month old!!! And Mother's Day is tomorrow, nice. He said that they had to draw a line somewhere and he wasn't kidding. The 18 month old was not running around screaming crying all day. We were outside having the kids play and when my friend was buying a beer he got a bit fussy and was told to keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, we will NOT be coming back. If you have small children, I would not suggest this place. Super disappointing. I've always hyped their beer and place up and now I can't support it. We ended up going to Grist House and it was a WAY better vibe and WAY busier...I wonder why. I should have known when their sign said no dogs allowed.

I can't wait to be back! Beer was so good - Pilsner was crisp and clean, so cold. Hazy ipa also was…read moreincredible! Can't wait to try other styles. The owner was the bartender and he was very helpful and great to talk to. Love the homey feel inside, and the fire pit outside as well. Inside, the Corner had video games to play as well which I can't wait to take a stab at when I go back. Try them out for sure!

Stopped in on a Thursday for a few beers and some video games. This brewery has a good amount of…read moreseating available, considering so much space is occupied by the brewing equipment itself. I paid for the first round of 3 beers and a juice box and it was about $25 after tip. I had the hefeweizen in a nice tall glass and it was crisp and refreshing. They have a nintendo-esque gaming console set up by the couch in the corner and my friend's kids were loving it. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We saw a few dogs inside and people bringing in their own food to munch on with their beers. I saw a couple bags of chips at the bar, but it seems like they have a decent rotation of food trucks that come through too.

Updating my review since its been several years. I have been to Hitchhiker multiple times. I never…read morehave an issue with street parking. It was winter so we were strictly indoors tonight but there is plenty of seating inside. There are multiple board games to grab and play. Hitchhiker has one of my favorite beers EVER- Bane of Existence. It is seriously SO good! Service is great and they typically have a food truck out front. You can check the website ahead of time. We will definitely be back!

Hitchhiker can be a great option whether you are stopping in for a quick beer solo or hanging out…read morewith a group. They have tons of space, which is great. They usually have good music going. Service is formerly. They have a wide variety of beer on tap. Plus, hey they have beer ice cream. We stopped in recently on a few occasions. They did a couple of different infusion releases of Oreo Speedwagon, which is one of our favorite Hitchhiker beers. The first they did was Dirty O Speedwagon, with chocolate pudding and gummy worms. Then they did King Size Speedwagon which was conditioned on Halloween candy. Both were great and it's fun to try different versions of a beer you know and love. We also tried the beer ice cream with Oreo Speedwagon in it and topped with cookie crumbs. It was a tasty little treat to have something different.