How could I ever find fault in a bar that makes a play on stepbrother's Catalina Wine Mixer?! I mean, it was the only reason I wanted to go but I now have an appreciation for the actual drinks, vibe, and service. The interior is eclectic, interesting, and down to earth. The drinks were wonderful and the list was quite extensive. We didn't eat the food so I can't comment on that but I feel like many visits are in my future! read more

See all

The least pretentious winery in Pittsburgh! I love getting a glass of wine and snack! Get place to unwind.

I had no idea what to expect when my friend asked to meet here but I was pleasantly surprised. Why do they have glizzy's on special? I have no idea but I love the quirkiness of the place and the bar menu. The bartender was very nice and parking wasn't entirely terrible for Butler Street. I don't like coleslaw but I went for it and got this hot dog with coleslaw and potato straws on them and I loved it! Definitely will be back. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Hot Dog Special - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great little spot for wine & charcuterie. Great cheese selection, large wine list, plus some other drinks & beer. Cute art all over the place. Fun place for a date or a girl's wine night read more

See all

Great wine selection. Cool ambience. Parking across the street is a bonus. Crème brûlée was wonderful. Could have done without rap as the soundtrack and definitely could have used more cordial reception from staff. read more

The cutest little spot. It is a little small, so getting a seat can be tough on a busy night but So perfect for date night or a GNO!

AWM is a relaxed spot with solid drinks and great snacks. The staff are always friendly and make it easy to stop in and enjoy.

Perfect blend of dimly-lit dive bar ambiance with sophisticated drink menu and wine list, as well as the most professional bar staff in town. You want to impress a date, celebrate an anniversary or birthday with class? This is the place for you. Want to sit and brood or relax while a curated cross-genre mix of music scores your escape from the world? This is still the place for you. Want some high end cheese? This is the place for you. Want a bootleg grilled cheese with some low budget potato stix? Somehow still the place for you. Arguably the best ambiance and most bang for your buck in the city. And John Stamos greets you in the mens room. With a mint and some floss for your troubles. One of the 5 best restaurants in the city is right across the street, making this an ideal pre or post dinner haven. You won't regret checking this place out. read more

This place has a great vibe! The artwork and decor is definitely eclectic. It's not the biggest space but it's a great spot to hang out with a small group. They were busy but not packed to the brim like other places in Lawrenceville on a Friday night, which we were thankful for. We could actually talk and hear each other while we were there. There was a table available for our party of 6 when we walked in which was amazing. The service was good and the bartenders were friendly. You order at the bar here. They have a nice menu with a large selection of wines. We really liked the cocktail menu too, especially the giggle water that was gin, lemon, and prosecco. Not sure what brand of Prosecco they have here, but that was really good too. I think their wines change frequently here too. They have food/small bites here but we had dinner before coming. It did smell really good tho. I liked how the women's room was stocked with things like tooth picks and tampons. It's so nice! read more

See all

Come for the cold pickled beans, stay for the warm John Stamos. Dip your beans in the sweet peppered jelly, and wine maybe? I love it read more

See all

Allegheny Wine Mixer is a reliable staple located in Upper Lawrenceville, perfect for pre or post dinner drinks. Their menu ranges from craft beer to wine, cocktails, small plates, and sweets. It's a small establishment with an intimate vibe, you definitely get a personalized experience and shouldn't expect accommodations for a large group. Cheers! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really nice space with a chill vibe. Lots of small, intimate seating with a couple tables that can accommodate a larger group. The bartender made a great recommendation for a bottle of wine based on what we usually drink. I'd love to come back and try some of their food next time. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - three wine glasses on a bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had the best time at the Allegheny Wine Mixer with one of my friends the other night :) They are located on Butler street in Upper Lawrenceville. It is only street parking, so that can be tricky. They don't take reservations, but it wasn't busy when we went! I heard it can get super busy later on the weekends. We ordered some meat and cheese, olives, grilled cheese, and wine (duh!) All the wine was really good and unique. The snacks were all great as well. The meat and cheeses were accompanied with a lot of great sides as well. They are mostly a wine bar with snacks, so I wouldn't recommend showing up starving or expecting a big meal. The paintings on the wall were hilarious. There were a ton of cats with giant eyes and I'm here for that. This is a great chil, super casuall wine bar to hangout with your friends when you want to sit down and catch up! read more

This little cozy spot is a Lawrenceville gem! Great staff that explains the wine to you if you don't know wines well (like me!). I love white wines and she recommended a new favorite. Beer and cocktails are on the menu as well. Small charcuterie plates and snacks like "toasties", olives, and hummus. You can choose what you want on your charcuterie board so it was really fun to pick and choose our options. We had a great time here with friends. This is perfect for a lowkey night out! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a great bar, delicious drinks, kitschy art on the wall and friendly bartenders! We came in on a Friday night and sat in the window seat to soak up what's left of the days sunlight. I had the What I Want which is tequila infused with peppercorn, watermelon cordial, lime and saline. It's a well balanced cocktail and I could taste all elements of the drink. It's a very refreshing summer cocktail. My husband had the Mother-in-Law, a bourbon cocktail which he also enjoyed. Loved the vibe of this place-wish there was something like it where I live! read more

See all

Such a nice little spot for wine & cocktails! My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday evening and we were seated immediately. I tried the giggle water cocktail, which had gin, lemon, pear, cardamom, and prosecco. I really enjoyed it and found it to be the perfect balance of sweet and bubbly. They also serve food and some desserts but we did not try them this time. Pro tip: there are also a few parking spots across the street in a small lot reserved specifically for customers of allegheny wine mixer if you are having trouble finding parking on butler street. Overall a great spot for drinks in Lawrenceville! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oh, what a night, everything was perfect. We read about the different wines the wine mixer has, and were interested in trying a few. I had Vouvray wine in about 2008, but this was my chance for a 2021. It was quite good, not as sweet as my previous memory. My husband tried Cote du Rhone. He enjoyed it, but then decided to try the mother-in-law, which was much like a Manhattan, or a old-fashioned. it was very good in the most iced covered glass I have ever seen. We had a charcuterie made up of prosciutto, salami, goat cheese and a second cheese ( you had your choice of two meats and two cheese). There was a Dijon mustard, a jam, apricots, cashews, soaked raisins and bread. We were given oil for dipping, and a chicken pate that was out of this world, served with crusted toasts. What a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go back. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Do we look like we're enjoying ourselves,?!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Came here spontaneously and had such a great time! It wasn't super busy so we were able to find a table pretty fast. Our server was great and helpful when deciding on a drink, very knowledgeable on the wines and spirits. I got the Liston Blanco and my friend got the Giggle Water. Everything came out promptly and tasted amazing. Would love to come back to try some food as well! read more

Best wine bar in the city. Anytime I'm meeting a wine lover this is where I take them. The menu is constantly changing with new food specials different nights of the week to match. If you wanna try cool things by the glass before buying the bottle, stop here! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Cheers! - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped by Allegheny Wine Mixer for a drink after a meal at Apetka. It has a good wine list (as well as beer, cocktails, and some small plates/food) with some interesting options! It is definitely tiny, which gives it a homey, neighborhood vibe. As much as I like homey spaces, I do wish that AWM was a little bit bigger. When we got there around 6:30/7 on a Sunday night, the only seats were the little half depth bar across from the bar, and it's not always very comfortable to sit in spaces like that (facing a wall rather than a bar or a window). It offers great drinks (and I would definitely come back to try the food - the menu looks delicious), but I wish there were a few more seats and a bit of room to get comfy! But a great place for a glass of wine - best during off hours when they're not as full! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

While in the Lawrenceville area for dinner, I stopped in here for a drink prior... I got there around 6:30PM and they were packed! Good thing I was flying solo, I was able to snag a single seat at the bar. They have an interesting cocktail menu and equally interesting wines to offer. I opted for a cocktail, which was decent. The vibe is cool, very hipster and eclectic. The service was just OK, nothing special. read more

See all

I loved the vibes of this entire spot! The wine selection was really great and apparently changes pretty often. I had some friends help pick out a great bold red wine that I enjoyed a lot. The girl who waited on us was very nice and patient. I will certainly be back again! read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Found street parking easily on a Saturday night, entered a very eclectic bar with interesting art and wacky décor. They have an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list and offer small plates and charcuterie. COCKTAILS: -Mother-in-Law: bourbon, maraschino, curaçao, amer, angostura, peychauds -Bankers Punch: rum, irish whiskey, port, bitters, lime, berry liqueur, pineapple gomme *this cocktail was boozy and sweet -Boulevardier: *this might be the best boulevardier I've ever had, it was literally perfection -I also had two glasses of red and enjoyed them both immensely and were served in big wine glasses which I love. FOOD: -Toasties (grilled cheese sandwich) $6 + $1 for 1 slice of prosciutto *pretty small sandwich, didn't really taste the prosciutto because it was so thin and only one slice, I did like the potato sticks, added a nice texture -Cheese & Meat $6 each -a la carte, comes w/ bread & accompaniments *picked 1 salami and 1 cheese, really small portion again These are hands down the best cocktails I've had in Pittsburgh and definitely some of my favorite cocktails EVER. read more

I often wonder what's wrong with me when it comes to not reviewing places in my own backyard. Places I frequent on a regular basis. Anyway. I like it here. Especially for happy hour. They offer really good deals. $4 for a glass of win, ok! I love the feel and vibe of this joint too. It reminds me of spots I've visited in other major cities. Cool without being pretentious. read more

Charming and cozy wine bar in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. The bartender made excellent cheese recommendations, tried the Piedras sheep's cheese from Blakesville Creamery, so good! Solid wine selection, would definitely recommend. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Eclectic wall decor - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Came here for happy hour (duh) and it did not disappoint! Parking: on the street (I didn't see a meter or a pay station) HH: 1/2 off all meats and cheeses, $3 beer, $4 half pours of wine We decided to get 4 meats and 4 cheeses. The tray was beautifully put together and included mustard, nuts, fruit, jam, and pickled veggies. The portions of the meats and cheeses were excellent. Very tasty! The wines were delicious! I basically just drank around the world. The staff was friendly and attentive. The decor of this place was eclectic and had local art for sale on the walls. Will definitely be back! read more

See all

They know their stuff when it comes to drinks. They have a deep library of specialty spirits (as well as an excellent curated selection of wines and microbrews) and they know how to use them. I know I can ask for pretty much anything and I'll get a superb version of it. In the photo: I asked for an eau de vie, or un-aged fruit brandy, and the bartender grabbed at least six bottles to choose from. Perfectly settled my craving with this apricot stunner. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Apricot eau de vie - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've frequented this cute quaint spot in Lawrenceville (pre-pandemic when they had $4 half pours!) for many years and it's still as fun as I remember. The music rumbling through the speakers from the moment you walk in and it has an antique bohemian feel with the decor. The bar and a cute seating area in the front with a bunch of tables and seating in the back. The staff are all so passionately knowledgeable about the wine offerings and pairing. The meat and cheese selections are to die for!! I was assisted by the wonderful bartender who helped me choose some great wine and cheese choices. The music and vibe here is euphoric if your alone or meeting friends I'd highly recommend! read more

See all

My favorite place to go pre-covid! It is awesome that they have been offering care packages to go all year. For around $50 you get a mystery bottle of wine (I always pick red and have never been disappointed) and a bag full of themed snacks! It is a great deal and the cheeses and wines are always fantastic. I'm excited to sit outside there now that the weather is getting warmer! read more

Delicious food, wine, drinks & atmosphere!! They even buy meats/cheeses from the strip.

This is an upper lawrenceville staple! The staff is so friendly and helpful, and I always feel comfortable asking for wine recommendations - they aren't snobby about it! They have a great wine selection and I love their snacks. Such a great place to go catch up with friends, and they have weekly specials such as pie night, hot dog night, fondue night, etc. that I have yet to check out, but I definitely plan to! read more

Love the quirky ambiance! Got the charcuterie board for food, delicious. I've been here multiple times and the wine list is just great. So nice to have a good wine bar in the city. read more

Always great. Solid. From the covid take out toasties, new years balloon drops, to the Sunday hot dog specials... Allegheny wine mixer brings the yinzers to the yard. Love it. Always and forever. I live for 5 pm hot dog posts even though I rarely come. read more

I've heard nothing but great things about AWM and was excited to bring my friend here who was visiting from out of town. We walk in and it's decently crowded for a rainy Friday night. The only available table is the booth in the back corner. There's a sign that reads "for parties of four or more only" and I think to myself, we are a party of three and won't stay long, it should be fine right? I walked to the bar and tried saying hi to someone working the bar. He immediately interrupts me and says that the bartenders will help me at the other end of the bar. I try explaining I just have a question for them and eventually another person working there walks up. When I ask if we can sit at the booth she tells me that they need to reserve this for larger parties that may or may not come in throughout the night. Given that there was no other space, she essentially told us we had to leave, because there was nowhere else to sit. She looked around the bar and said "people are settling in for the night. Sorry". I was shocked. They would rather wait and see if they can get more money out of a larger party than serve people who were there and ready to pay? I can understand if it was a ten top table, but it was a booth that could fit maybe six people comfortably. This isn't a restaurant and they don't take reservations. It's a small wine bar where I thought they would want people to patron. Their loss. Go to literally anywhere else in upper Lawrenceville for good service and people that want you there. We went to Hopfarm instead and we're greeted by incredibly warm and kind people and plenty of places to sit. read more

I stopped into AWM a few weeks ago for a Friday happy hour. It was such a great time that I decided to take my out of town friend here for happy hour the following week. I really liked their happy hour deal - half pours of wine for $4, draft beer for $3, and 1/2 off meat and cheese selections from 5-7 PM. In my opinion, those deals are reason to go back alone. Disclaimer: the beers are very small, but that's not what I was at AWM for. I sampled 4 wines each time. My favorites were the Lambrusco sparkling wine and the Malbec. AWM is a great cozy casual spot that I'll likely be making my go-to during the winter months. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Absolutely loved this Lawrenceville hidden gem! We hit this place after a few hours out exploring Lawrenceville, and I immediately fell in love! It's a little place, with a rather rustic feel to it. We sat down at the bar, and we were greeted by a very friendly, quiet bartender. I was between a Riesling and white German wine, and he offered great advice when asked. The abundant wine selection was any wine lovers dream, and I was very satisfied with my choice! It did start to get crowded around 7 pm, but not overwhelmingly. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I came to this wine bar to get a drink and app before dinner. What stood out the most while I was here was how average the service was because it brought down our mood to be honest. It took about 15 mins to have someone come by to our table (which was fine) but long enough for me to wonder if I was supposed to go to the bar since I didn't see a QR code anywhere or if someone was coming around to service us. The staff were really flat too; not engaging and made us feel like we were bothering them more than we were paying customers. When we walked in we saw open seats where people had just left so we walked over thinking we could grab them since it was pretty packed but a server came by and gave us attitude since she needed to clean up. Not horrible by any means, she was doing her job, but also not how I was expecting the drinks to go. We ordered two Spanish red wines and a cheese plate (goats cheese plate) with green olives on the side. Things came out in decent time and tasted fine. Again, just a very okay experience. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Back bar view sitting at a hightop - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

It was the first time I had ventured that far up in Lawrenceville. Met a friend around 5 pm when the venue opens for a drink to catch up. The venue is small and it was quiet since it was still early. I thought it was cool that they had "wine cocktails." I got the giggle water after hearing good things about it from my fellow yelpers. It was very yummy, but I thought a bit small for the price ($9). The presentation of the cocktail was nice though. My friend got the try two rose wines, which she liked. As a snack we got olives, which I surprisingly liked (I usually don't like olives). They were more salty and less pungent. We also got the "Sleeper Plate" which had delicious pumpernickel bread. The menu says "boozy apricots" but they weren't that boozy to my palate. The serving was a bit small for the price. All in all, this is definitely a cool place. Although I am making remarks about the price to serving ratio, I do acknowledge that this is pretty standard for places here. I do think there are happy hours in the city that afford better deals (especially for students, like me!) read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Try two rose - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

I've grown to love this little bar and also consider it one of my favorite Happy Hour spots. Their selections of wine are terrific and the price points are very fair. I've always found 4 or 5 wines that I'd like to try on their list of whites or bubbles and my husband has felt similarly on the reds list. This isn't typical for either of us in Pittsburgh bars, so Allegheny Wine Mixer is a clear standout. They also often have a featured region on their wine menu. They do half pours for $4 during Happy Hour starting at 5pm weekdays so it's an excellent time to try something you might not be familiar with to see how you like it. The fruit, cheese, and charcuterie plates are delicious and service has always been terrific. We love sitting at the bar but even with a decent sized group at a back table our service could not have been better. Solid 4.5 Stars! read more

This place was awesome!! The service was great. Parking was free and quick to find. The energy in the place is so chill and laid back! The waitress was awesome (sorry, forgot her name). My husband got a glass of red wine and I got a flight of red wine. I asked the waitress to pick any three for me and she did a great job!! They were all completely different in taste from each other and delicious. We also got the Gouda grilled cheese, without bacon. It's so yummy! They spread apricot butter on it and there's jalapeños as well. So you get cheese, spice and sweet all in one bite. We also tried the mixed cheese plate which had 2 different cheeses with bread and a bit of fruit. We mentioned to our waitress that we got married a month ago and she brought us a plate of assorted chocolate!! So so so sweet. All of this only cost us $33. Go here. Highly recommend. Perfect date night that won't break the bank. Also, the wall art is awesome! Loved seeing Margaret Keane's work on there. read more

The Allegheny Wine Mixer - Wine Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania