We wrapped up the North Side Music Festival at Park House, and wow... this place has had a glow-up since the last time I wandered in, which was approximately several lifetimes ago. These days it's got a cool vibe, live music almost every night of the week, and just the right amount of "where has the last three hours gone?" energy. It's slim and dim......the kind of bar where you could lose all concept of time and have to check your phone to confirm it's not still Tuesday. The drink list is excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere makes it dangerously easy to say, "Just one more," five times. We'll definitely be back. Hopefully before another decade slips by. read more

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What a wonderful restoration of a landmark in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The owners did an amazing job keeping historical value while making it contemporary, upscale and classic. It's a wonderful space where You feel comfortable and cozy along with receiving great food, cocktails, and conversation. The mix of people is eclectic where everyone is welcome. I have to say the old-fashioned is one of the best I've had. There is an amazing job. The Irish Cheese Boards are filled to the brim with yummy goodness. Pizzas are perfect and greet for sharing. The food and cocktail price point are perfect. Our server, Tiffany, is attentive, charming, and makes wonderful recommendations. It's also nice that she lives in the north side and loves it as much as we do. The park house also offers live music, which is a nice offering. E. Ohio St. on the Northside is the place to be. read more

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We finally got to go to the Park House and had a great time having drinks at the bar. The four of us got lucky enough to find four seats at the bar on a Saturday...rare and lucky! We had couple drinks and got to beat the first set of a great band. It was insanely packed and loud but everyone was having a fun filled Saturday night. read more

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Amazing! Great drinks and sandwiches. Stumbled in here after a day on the town. The Italian sausage sub was amazing. Shrimp tacos and much more! Staff really friendly and knowledgeable. A must stop on the Northside read more

I spent many nights of my youth here so I was anxious to see the newly renovated space. Outstanding Old Fashioneds, and I'm an expert, so we had 2. The Burrata Pizza was excellent and enough for 2. There even had a blues trio that featured a bass player I had worked with 40 years ago. All around good time. Looking forward to going back. Go, but save a seat for me. read more

Stopped in here on St. Patrick's Day after the major crowds had cleared out of downtown. I thought their beer selection was just ok. They had chocolate coins on the bar for the holiday, which was a nice touch. I wasn't there for food but what they were serving smelled great. I skimmed the menu to see if I should come back but didn't see much there for vegans (plenty of vegetarian options, though). Still, I am glad this place is still going strong! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday evening with some friends. Such a fun spot on East Ohio! We enjoyed the artichoke dip, the margarita pizza and the burrata pizza. The hot honey on the side was delicious. It was plenty for the 3 of us. At an affordable price too! Went home with leftovers. Extensive drink menu. Excellent service. They are kind, attentive and helpful. Would definitely return. read more

The Park House - Margarita Pizza & Burrata Pizza - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It had been a long while since I was here last, and maybe winter isn't the best time to go because the bar was FREEZING inside, and don't even try to go to the bathroom as you will literally "freeze your balls off" inside. There was a band playing which was fine, but my teeth were chattering the entire time. And no popcorn anymore?! read more

If you want a venue that is hopping, but still cozy, Park house is the place for you! I was there on a Friday, and Aaron Lewinter and the Fortune of Love were playing. The vibe was incredible! These guys were rocking the house with funky jazz, as well as some originals. I really like how they engaged with the crowd! I had a hand held burrato, and a delicious drink with a marshmallow on the top. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be back on Friday! read more

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reopened, new vibe Top notch service, food/bev, and ambiance. After they reopened, they hired well and curated a lovely menu. It gets busy and a little cramped due to the layout, but the service is professional and they consistently deliver quality food and drink. There's a lot to be said for running a tight ship and keeping the place buzzing with happy customers! Well done, Park House! read more

Service is great music was at 100+ decibels hurt my ears food was awesome service was amazing. Music was over 100 decibels it hurt my ear

Came in on a busy Saturday night and were lucky to grab a table. The live band was incredible and brought great energy to the whole space. The pizza was phenomenal, our table didn't even leave a crumb. The burrata was my favorite. Drinks were solid too, especially the old fashioned. The dining space is a bit small, so you may want to call ahead just in case as it can get pretty busy. read more

Maybe I was hoping for a return of the Park House of old - a Cheers-like gathering place - but instead experienced an upscale atmosphere without an upscale or particularly interesting menu. The bartender was too engaged in conversation with a few of the patrons to notice she had new customers until flagged down after about 10 minutes. I'm no germaphobe, but the food preparer didn't wear gloves and I saw no evidence that he washed his hands between preparations. It holds none of the charm and welcoming spirit of the Park House I once knew. I think it may appeal to a very different crowd, but I won't again patronize this restaurant. I felt the loss of the Park House all over again. read more

The Park House has been a recent discovery for me and a pleasant one at that. I was never a big North Side fan, which is in fault to my Pittsburgh ignorance or not wanting to cross bridges. It's a Pittsburgh thing, and it's totally true. I had actually tried to come here before, but because of their late opening hours I wasn't able to partake. Recently I wasn't in a rush and ended up here, not once, but twice before I could write the review. I'm glad I did that because it solidifies for me the fact that this place is consistent with service and food. We showed up shortly after opening on a Thursday (yes, both times). Walked in and since it is shortly after opening not many people are in here. We walked up to the bar and took a seat. Opening just happens to be Happy Hour as well, on the wall there is a list of beers and wines that you can have for I believe five bucks. Once we ordered our drinks we asked for a menu. Now, I must warn you, if you are coming here to have a huge meal, while it's possible to do, it will be hard to do. The menu is very small and does not cover everything you would expect when it comes to bar food. The menu is actually just one side of a page and if you didn't space it out would fit at the top of the page where a header would sit. I pointed out earlier that we showed up on a Thursday, do that if you like gyros. They run a special on Thursdays on the gyro. Definitely worth it. That gyro was the best gyro I have ever had. The gyro is made up of grilled lamb meat, kosher pickle chips (which are super fresh), Israeli style salad (also super fresh), which is then all stuffed inside a pita. Tzatziki sauce served on the side. Each bite of this gyro I took I made sure to add the sauce. I did not put that gyro down until it was gone. I'm for real, I didn't stop eating that until I had finished it completely. I had added fries to my meal for the upcharge. They were decent, but not necessary for the meal, the gyro could definitely just be your meal here. I had also ordered the pierogies. I can't pass them up when I see them on a menu. According to the menu they were just added recently. When you order these you get a side of sour cream and grilled buttered onions. They are good for an appetizer or a side here. Staff are very attentive here. Anytime we needed anything the bartender was on top of it. Checking in on us multiple times. Also you get to see your food being made, so you know it's fresh and made properly. The chef is amazing and has his routine down to a tee. read more

The Park House - Order of pierogies and a gyro. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a great neighborhood bar (even if it isn't my neighborhood). The staff here is always friendly and on top of things. The owner Z is awesome. You always feel welcome. If you just need snacks there is free popcorn and peanuts. Other than that you don't find typical bar food here and that is part of what I love. The hummus is great. Personally I love the falafel pita though. The falafel is moist and there is hummus and veggies and tahini. I add a little hot sauce and it's perfect. They have a small but pretty good draft list plus a selection of bottles and cans. They always have an Arsenal cider on tap as well. Check out the "worst beer special" plus $5 drafts for happy hour. A great place to stop in for something to eat or just to grab a drink. Check the schedule for live music and special events. read more

The Park House - Falafel pita - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my final review of this wonderful Northside institution. Sadly, The Park House closed its doors for good as of last call New Year's Eve. The owner Zamir Zahavi always made us (and I believe all his patrons) feel like welcome family. "Z" is tight-lipped about what's next but assures me he'll "be around." That's good news. If that assurance includes Z's famous falafel, well, that's a special bonus. I will keep an eye out and as soon as I know, I will pass word on to my fellow Yelpers. read more

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Super welcoming and chill. Staff and clientele were awesome. Pretty good looking menu and we split a small order of perogies waiting for our lyft. AMAZING!! Cool old fashioned popcorn machine. Nice jukebox selection! Cool lay out with beautiful wood work, chandeliers, and ceiling. Great beer selection. Will be back. read more

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This is one of many pubs/bars we went to while visiting Pittsburgh a couple weeks ago. Bartenders were really friendly, some of the crowd...really drunk LOL. They have tons of beers available, and coolers with all kinds of different single beers. Be careful that you don't catch a buzz and then decide it's a good idea to buy a 6 pack of singles at an average of $7 each. Not that I did that or anything. Seriously and then I brought 5 of them back home with me! At least I have something different to drink at home :) They had some live music which wasn't really my style, but they weren't bad. Free popcorn....I love popcorn. Definitely a place I would return to if i'm ever on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Of all the bars we went to these bartenders were the most friendly and on top of things! read more

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The Park House is a rad North Side neighborhood bar that offers a lot of variety. It gets pretty packed especially if they have something going on like live music or after a game. The music is usually folk or bluegrass and there is never a cover. They even have an adult coloring night event. Crowd is really diverse from young to old and everything in between. Service is always good. They serve local beers as well as imports, crafts, etc with a good selection. Food is some of the best bar food you can get with a Mediterranean flair. I always order the Kip Sate (chicken skewers with peanut sauce). read more

We tried the Park House hoping to play some Trivia on a Tuesday night. We loved the draft beer selection and pricing as well as the Trivia itself although teams are only supposed to be four players at the most (word to the wise since we arrived with a team of six but they seemed pretty accommodating of first timers so that was cool, because really, our team consists of one uber smart chica and a bunch of dunderheads that occasionally recall something obscure). The food is middle eastern and made to order. I had the Naked Falafel basket and the chicken skewers with the spicy dipping sauce and my partner had the Falafel Master which was a falafel in pita with hummus lettuce and pickles with cucumber sauce. The falafels were a little extra crispy on the outside but perfectly creamy dense on the inside. The dipping sauce was perfectly garlicky and smooth with the right balance of yogurt and seasoning. They also have unlimited free popcorn. Yummy and not too salty which is always a bonus. Trivia night was a good mix of difficult and easy questions. Each round winner gets to select a prize and the trivia master plays a nice mix of jazz and lounge and soul music in between questions/rounds. It was crowded for a Tuesday night and there is plenty of free on street parking after 6PM nearby. We'll be back there in January if you're itching for a battle. read more

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Amazing food. Everything we tried was awesome. The homemade matzo ball soup may be my fav. It is a must try. read more

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This place is a blast! A hidden gem of the North Side for sure. I do have to say, I've only been there on Wednesdays for bluegrass nights, but if that is any indication of how it is the rest of the time, game on! On bluegrass nights, nine to midnight is $2 Yuengling draft, and everyone is always having a good time. I love the dimly lit, warm atmosphere. They have a good beer selection, and I've not had trouble getting quick service here. As far as food, I've only had the falafel... It was great. It also comes with a roll of pita wrapped up in some delicious hummus. When I ordered, they were actually already tearing down their food station, but they were more than happy to get some stuff back out make something for me. Oh, and free popcorn and peanuts to soak up all that beer! read more

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Some may describe this place little hipsters paradise in the middle of the Northside. I've been a sporadic customer of The Park House since I moved to Pittsburgh, initially right up the street, 7+ years ago. The atmosphere is really great. A nice, historic vibe, and a diverse customer base. The food is solid, albeit limited due to their small kitchen space. I would recommend the hummus more than anything else. It's the one that that's stood out to us on our visits. Everything else is decent, but nothing special. My one complaint is the cost of the whisky. I think Laphroaig 10 was $15 for a pour. That's way too pricey for a 10 year old Scotch that's only $50/bottle across the street at the Wine & Spirits. Otherwise, the beer selection is decent, as well as their limited, but decent bourbon selection. Overall, a great vibe, neighborhoody feel, and decent service will keep us stopping in whenever we're in the area and looking for a small snack and a few drinks. read more

This is one of my favorite local spots. The owner is Zamir is the bomb. He prepares the best gyro you will find in the Burgh. The bar staff are great, friendly, attentive and fun! This is one of the few places left in the North Side that has consistent live music or entertainment, with quality acts from all over the country popping in to perform. Free popcorn and peanuts...., plus a dart board and a juke box are available if you're into that. Check this place out it's full of character, don't let the neighbor hood mislead you from this hidden gem! read more

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Its a dive bar with food- nothing wrong with that at all. Problem is the TERRIBLE dj's on the weekend that seem to think by turning the volume to 11 out of 10 is a good idea. Cause why would u ever want to hear someone next to you screaming at the top of their lungs trying to at least make comments to each other.... while i was there about 10 people left because it was like "im gonna throw up its so loud" -try keeping the DJ half way sober, otherwise your weekend crowds will be as dead as this one was. Do better! read more

I found this place on yelp and saw the good reviews so I figured we'd check it out. It was bluegrass night, so that was fun. The staff was incredibly nice. Only complaint was the prices were a little high. But maybe that's because we're from Wisconsin. Maybe it's normal for here? Either way, couldn't afford to have more than a couple. Would definitely stop again though if we were in town. read more

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Wednesday night Blue Grass band!! Enough said! The band was great and they play every Wednesday. read more

The Park House - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The floor is covered in peanuts! Is this a employee not doing their job? No, it's that way to give the bar it's unique character. It's a old style bar with a new style jukebox. It is a long tight spaced bar and offers little in entertainment if you want to enjoy that kind of thing. There were a lot of people there so meeting people there isn't a issue, I was told this bar is always packed. The beers and liquor are perfectly priced and I was surprised when people came in to buy cases of beer from the owner. In Pennsylvania you can't buy beer at food store or gas stations, so you have to buy it at a beer distributers or bars. The one bartender did a great job tending to all the patrons at the bar, I just wish he wasn't so pushy when it came to asking "you want another one?" I like the bar and I loved the music selection. I would go again, I mean that's the only bar that has peanuts all over the floor. read more

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Very cool night spot on the trending Northside blends the old with the new. Genuinely friendly and accommodating bartenders. And they may have the biggest variety of beers per square foot of any place I've been. Friendly funky vibe. I'll definitely be going back. read more

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"Can you believe that the only reason the club is going under is because it's in a terrifying neighborhood?" - Gob Bluth. This place is SO unbelievably cool. The taps are constantly changing up, the specials are awesome, and my biggest surprise was that the food was amazing. The waitstaff and bartenders are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. And the owner of the bar who doubles as the chef is a charming mofo. OH, and, you get to throw peanut shells on the damn floor. I would never have guessed that I would gain such satisfactions from a never ending supply of peanuts and popcorn, but I do. I really do. *note: this place would be fucking deadly for anybody with a peanut allergy.* The crowd is usually awesome and they have live music regularly. It's in an emerging area of the North Side. It's an area that really has come leaps and bounds from when I was growing up here, but it can still get pretty sketchy later in the evening. I say this as a smoker who gets to go outside and watch the circus as it unfolds. Places like this are why the North Side has always been such an awesome area and will eventually regain the crowds of it's glory days. It's not like a mirrored-room with polka dot mannequins, but then again, what is? Oh right. read more

Who doesn't like a bar where you can eat unlimited salty popcorn and unlimited peanuts for FREE! AND you can throw the peanut shells on the floor...just like home. I mean, not really, that's just the clothes in my closet. The atmosphere is like one of those bars where you know half the people come in there every night. There's even mugs for them! Being an outsider was okay though, no weird looks for the regs, all are welcome! Beer on tap are mixed between the regulars: Yuengling, Mad Hat, Guiness and lots of seasonal and rotating beers. I love a place with a good draft offering. I'm way more into a draft than a bottle. Don't ask me why...maybe because the gulps can be bigger:) Perks: Non smoking, best bar choice on East Ohio and, of course, FREE popcorn and peanuts...did I mention that yet?! It's definitely a great place to chill out with friends on a Saturday night, and eat a crap load of popcorn! read more

Having already eaten dinner somewhere else, I decided to walk over to The Park House to check out Pittsburgh's self proclaimed "Oldest Tavern." As far as a straight-up bar review, I was impressed with both the beers they had on tap (20+) and in numerous bottles. Plus, I liked how they have Happy Hour later than most other places, from 6-8 pm ($2 off all drafts). Always looking to try something new and/or local, I ordered a pint of Helltown Mischievous Brown ale, brewed in Mount Pleasant, PA. Not bad. If you're hungry, you can either grab some complimentary popcorn or peanuts to snack on. The bartender was very good, as was the variety of music. That, combined with the groups of jolly patrons at the surrounding tables and it's no surprise this is a popular, local hangout. Glad I stopped by. read more

I went to Park House after much internal deliberation. And after reading all the high reviews from fellow yelpers. This bar is less than 5 minutes from where I live. I stopped in on a Saturday night and was pleased with the music that was playing and also the fact that the bar was not overcrowded. The bar tender barely acknowledged me the whole night. There wasn't any free peanuts or popcorn when I visited. Nor did they have the beer that I like on tap. I did get a very tasty double chocolate stout, which I found to be delicious in every way. The owner of the place even gave me an annoyed look. Saturday night is usually a crappy night to try out any new place. The service was slow but I got the feeling that the bartender couldn't be bothered to wait on me. I haven't completely written this place off. I'll just try again during the week. read more

I had heard a lot about their food and decided to check it out one night after purchasing a Groupon. This review is strictly for the food. It was not good. The hummus was okay, and our main plate seemed to be microwaved. The bar ambiance seemed cool though. So if you are looking for a bar atmosphere, I'd probably rate this 3.5 stars. For dinner, not that great. read more

After my first visit to the Park House it immediately became my favorite bar in Pittsburgh. The staff really makes this bar for me. They are always extremely friendly, happy to joke around with you, and quick with a refill. The owner, Zamir, is always behind the bar helping out or working in his make shift kitchen to prepare some pretty stellar burgers, sandwiches, and some of the best Middle Eastern fare around. The Park house has really nice selection of craft beers, all of which are very reasonably priced. I always end up going with a Yuengling because for some reason it just tastes fantastic here. All of their drafts are always served ice cold and taste super fresh. Just as a heads up, this place is on the small side and it isn't loaded with tv's (though it does have two small ones above the bar.) This is a great bar to get together with friends, share some laughs, beers, and falafels. read more

The Park House is a great place to drink. They have a very good beer selection and even though the kitchen is a 4 foot by 4 foot square behind the bar the food is really good. They have all you can eat Popcorn and Peanuts so you will never be in want of something to snack on while drinking your favorite beer. They have live bands several times a week my favorite being Tuesdays which often features local Blue Grass musicians. The down side to this place for me is that it's a little on the expensive side. They have a majority of their beers that are 6+ bucks a pint which a bit much. You can get some for $4.50 - $5 but it cuts your selection significantly. It definitely makes you think twice before going here often. I just wish all their beers were under $5 because I would probably try and go here more often. Over all it's a great bar the owner is a nice guy and you're going to have a great time. read more

Came here for the second time since last winter... and the feel was completely different. It is not in the best part of town firstly- there are people in front of it begging for money, some people ask you for "squares" which I found out are cigarettes- point being I know cannot dock the restaurant for that- BUT management can take measures to keep the people from being right in front of their door. Came here on a Tuesday night after a kickball game with my team- I talked this place up because the last time I was here the food, drink, and atmosphere was awesome. This time... not so much. The bar is understaffed, those who are seated wait like 7-10 minutes to get their drinks; as a bar that serves food- the bartender came to our table like one time every 15-20 minutes; because they have 2 people working here-where it needed to be at least 3-4. Anyway, it was trivia night when we came here. The trivia, complementary popcorn, and peanuts definitely were an up side that made waiting for drinks and food somewhat better. Their selection of drinks here is superb which is also a big plus. I ordered 2 orders of falafel without bread; after a long period of time (45 mins) I went to the bartender and asked her about my falafel orderS she only put in an order for one and gave it to somebody else... All I can say was I was disappointed. But I have been here when there was a band, good service, and really fun atmosphere- I hope its better next time. read more

Only groups for trivia night. Unless you're okay with meeting random people at the bar, then by all means stay. Just make sure you're watching the game primarily then pipe in when you know the answer and people next to you have absolutely no idea what the answer is. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky and know the final bonus round question worth a lot more... Also go on live music night...it's free, the music isn't the greatest, but when it's free it's at the very least a good laugh when you've got friends to chill with, watch the game - Pirates for me is always the go to. Oh and did I mention that draft Yuengling is only $2! Doesn't get much better than that on the Northside ladies and gents! Hope you enjoy the hole in the wall as much as I did! read more

I have to update my review because though I had a bad experience. I have returned to find the space is open and welcoming. So updating to reflect this, thank you. read more

I have driven by this place a bunch of times and just recently realized that A: it exists, and B: it's a bar. I was encouraged to come here by the insistence of a friend who comes in enough that it's just a matter of time before he has his own personalized mug. They have a surprisingly excellent beer selection, mostly micros. The drafts aren't cheap, at $5-$8 a draft but Happy Hour is from 6-8pm and is $2 off a draft. We also tried the food. While nothing to write home about, it's not bad by any means. Decent falafel, hummus, lamb gyro...very Middle Eastern-centric. I'm pretty sure I also ate my weight in peanuts and popcorn. I don't necessarily know that Park House will enter in my regular rotation, but I will absolutely join my friend in support of his quest for the mug. read more