I've been to Trace Brewing on many occasions, nearly all of which were special events they were gracious enough to host to support the community. The space is warm, welcoming and I've always had wonderful interactions with their staff. They have a great variety of beer on tap and drinks in their cooler, all of which are reasonably priced. read more

We stopped by for a quick drink on a Saturday afternoon before heading somewhere else. You order at the counter and bring your empty glass back. We picked a high top and hung out there for a little bit with our drinks. It wasn't busy and was pretty chill. The inside is pretty large with several tables and there is a small courtyard outside. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great afternoon here! I am not a beer drinker, but they had Malbec, which is my current favorite! My wife loved the arsenal cider. The group spot in the back is awesome. Plenty of space for a good time. My drinks were great and so was the atmosphere. I would definitely come back! read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been here several times now and, whether at an event, indoors or outdoors, have always had a great time. The staff is full of nice people and the brewery very much cares about inclusivity and making everyone feel welcome. This year I stopped drinking alcohol and now I notice they are also inclusive of non-drinkers, offering not one but four NA options when I asked about them tonight. All came from local breweries - one from Jackworth Ginger Beer and three from nearby Two Frays. I was almost dumbfounded by the amount of choice. The space is great, an industrial chic design, and there's a terrific patio that is pet friendly in good weather. No food here but food trucks are a staple; tonight they had Cold Friends Kitchen, one of my favorites. The only minor quibble you can have with this spot is a confusing parking situation; many nearby streets are primarily permit parking, there is a big parking lot by a grocery that clearly states you will be towed, and if you go one turn too far searching for street parking you're on one of the major streets, can't park there and have to start your search over again. You'll eventually find a legal spot and Trace is worth it. read more

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Where I am from, breweries open later and just sell beer and food. The concept of opening early and selling coffee is an amazing way to really optimize business! The coffee wasnt for me, no complaints from.my friends or.my husband. Also cool, they poured me a growler around 9:30am to go because a 4 pack was just 2 much but 2 beers was just right for my husband on vacation. Large space. Chill vibe. Nice guy working. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love how Trace is a little bit of everything depending on what time of day you stop by. They have coffee and tea throughout the day and then their beer selections in the evening. I guess you could still get beer anytime of day too. There were a lot of people working from their laptops in the back room near the fireplace when I visited. It is intentionally a very welcoming establishment that supports diversity and the local workforce. The beer was really fresh and crisp, probably just put to tap from process in a few days. The staff behind the bar were really friendly and helpful as well. Definitely check them out. read more

Trace Brewing - Chai with the vibes. - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fun times here always. I've been here for a few different events at this point and have enjoyed myself each and every time. Surprisingly, I have not been to disco Sunday but I've been to other parties on Sundays and they are fantastic. It's the perfect place for people in there Mid to late 20s and early 30s to feel free and dance sans college kids ( for the most part). There's plenty of people at the party but not so many that you feel extremely cramped. Drink prices are standard. Their beers and cocktails are pretty delicious. Definitely worth a visit read more

Trace Brewing - Alley party - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10 out of 10- you should go even if you're just going to pick up beer this is a terrific spot. The customer service is terrific and ambience is great. You should definitely check them out. We did not eat. We only hear us at the year and they have many options to try. read more

Trace Brewing - We had draft beer places here for our trip home!!! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Here with the funniest set of guys. Actually all such characters. Got some morning grinding in here. Chai is small but delicious and vibes are nice, tons of open sunlight, lots of seating esp in the morning when its a coffee shop. Good wifi. read more

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The vibe here is pretty chill. There is a super cute outdoor area to enjoy if the weather permits. The staff was very friendly, but the drinks just weren't up to par. We tried a gin cocktail but it tasted like seafood (not sure how that happens). The beers were ok but nothing much to write home about. This probably won't be on our visit again list unfortunately. read more

We came for a brunch event and were put off by the greeting. Instead of a simple "hello," we were told, "this is a private event"--which we were fully aware of, as that's exactly why we were there. When we asked about checking in, we were scolded for arriving at the time listed on the ticket and told we should have known the event wouldn't actually start "on time." That may be understandable to some extent, but tone matters--and the delivery came across as unnecessarily rude. The coffee was okay, but the overall experience left a bad impression. We ended up leaving without staying for the event or trying the beer. read more

I've always loved Trace for their beer, coffees, great space for remote work and DJ events. This weekend I reserved some space for a party and they were excellent to work with. They were super responsive to emails to help me plan the event. They helped me identify what food truck would already be there so I could coordinate, reserved tables and coordinated with another local business for decoration delivery. The space was an excellent size for our party of 50-60 people. It was also enjoyed by people of all ages. Many of our family members (some seniors) commented on what a great place it was and how cool the vibe is at Trace. I also picked Trace because there is something for everyone there. We have a lot of non-beer drinkers in our family and each person found something to enjoy. Highly recommend Trace for any event. read more

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Fives, fives, fives across the board!!! Came here for drag brunch and WOW did the Queen's bring it. So much love and positivity in the room, as well as really impressive acts from out of town and the Pittsburgh area. My expectations were surpassed and I've watched a fair number of drag shows. Just wow. If I lived here I'd be here every second Sunday. The staff here is so friendly and nice, I enjoyed my Lake Hour seltzer, the spicy bloody Mary was good, as well as the rhubarb fruited gose. Had delicious cheese steaks, wings, and fries from Streets on the Fly food truck. The wings were incredible and they make great fries, too. read more

Trace Brewing - Lake Hour Rosemary Yuzu seltzer and spicy bloody mary - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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pillar of the community. nothing i dont love about them. perfect espresso and exquisite bubbly liquid varieties. lots to read and think about in the bathrooms. 10/10 recommend read more

During our visit to Pittsburgh, we found ourselves bussing around to explore the city. While we waited for our bus, we stopped at Trace. The beer list consisted of five or six beers, only one being an IPA. I asked the bartender if that was all the beers they had and he replied with a snarky attitude. I think it's fair to ask a brewery if they have more six beers available, but not to him. Despite that, I did order us a beer. It was fine, nothing great. I think I hated it more because of his poor attitude. He recognized that he was rude and came over to offer us a free can of beer to split - so gratious. We denied his offering because that's not how hospitality works. We weren't rude and definitely didn't deserve that response. I can't recommend this place based on that experience. read more

Awesome brewery in a super cool area. Honestly, I had been looking forward to going here for some time before I finally did. Upon arriving there was a food truck sitting in front of the building which is always cool and I thought damn this building with the layout and art work is cold af and when we walked in the atmosphere was chill af too. I saw a lot of happy faces which is always a great sign, but truly that seems to be the norm in the general vicinity, my kind of people :D I truly enjoyed viewing the clientele while enjoying my brew as well as seeing the bartender serving with a super positive attitude, but unfortunately on the day we visited the power went out unexpectedly and we waited a good thirty minutes in the early evening in dim light so we could wait for them to figure it out to have more beers, but it seems they couldn't, so we departed for the next brewery. I am a master electrician and my gf said, Help them and I was like, I would but there would be a liability issue if I did. I couldn't believe the owner or owners weren't there in minutes to see what had happened, but nope, nothing! Just people not being able to buy beers because there was no way of being able to process cards or at least from ones like us who weren't locals it seemed and we didn't have cash or were given an option to pay otherwise. We were bummed tbh! I love this place and their beer selection is superb. Things happen I get it, but I recommend installing a generator so when people like us are in from out of town we can enjoy your wonderful brewery. Also, I'd have a contractor on speed dial just for things like this. If not for the power outage and not being able to enjoy more beers and smiles, this place is a solid five stars. Btw, We did purchase a couple of their glasses before the power went out and they happen to be two of my favorite to drink beer from now. I'll see you the next time, but have the lights on this time for that five star update ;) Sláinte read more

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Overall: love that it's a sister brewery to Remnant in Boston! Super wide variety of choices including beer, cocktails, NA options, etc. also the food truck that they brought in was high quality. Drinks: got a New England IPA that was incredibly full bodied and hazy. As someone who doesn't really like beer and IPAs this one didn't taste like dirt and was quite enjoyable. Also got a nitro brew to stay awake and you could tell they take their brewing seriously when the nitro also has a hoppy esq to it. Ambience/Decor/Service: super open space, super LGBTQ friendly (all gender bathrooms), plenty of tables indoor and outdoor, and rapid service at the counter. read more

Went to Trace a week ago and enjoyed it. However, it was a Friday night and I didn't realize you needed reservations. I never thought you would need reservations at a brewery. It was pretty small inside and I tried to grab a table after some folks got up but the waitress said it was reserved. Our party of 10 was ready to go to another brewery that didn't require reservations when she came back and said they had a party not show up. We were able to locate to their private back room which ended up being awesome! I had 2 of the hazy IPAs. Sooo good! I would definitely order another. They had a food truck out front which was good to grab dinner. I would definitely come back but Im curious if there is a time that doesn't require reservations? That is more my style. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had soo much fun at trivia night. The place was packed but everyone was having a good time. The beer was beer so if you like different types of beer you'll probably like it but I definitely recommend trivia night. read more

Went to the Formula 1 viewing at Trace for the first time, and I was so impressed. The event was extremely organized, the host was incredibly helpful and one of the best perks of all, they are dog friendly! When it starts getting colder usually I have to leave my furry friend behind, but places like Trace are incredible and when it comes to them tagging along. I love that it's a brewery with options besides beer. I got an Arsenal cider in the cutest glass, they also have a wide selection of wine and cocktails. Their rotating food truck selection is a nice addition, but if you don't love what's there that day you can bring outside food. Overall, their flexibility is unparalleled and I can't wait to go back! read more

Trace Brewing - Dog friendly! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A good brewery in a prime location. They have spacious indoor seating and an outside patio that's pet friendly and it's perfect for a nice day. They have food trucks just about everyday and they have a great variety in the rotation. I have had a few different beers here and they have all been average. I'm a big sour beer drinker and they only had one on the menu at the time. They do have good cocktails though too! Service staff is always friendly and quick to serve you! TLDR; Food/Drink - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went a coffee run the brewery, how cool is that I had the iced americano, I THINK they were using RedHawks beans. It was nice and I really like their atmosphere. read more

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Trace has a nice selection of beers on tap. I like their sours on tap. They have a nice size bar area with lots of seating in and outdoor. Their outdoor seating is unique. The employees here are kind and helpful. They have food trucks that come to their location. They even have markets come in. I've been there twice now and both times they had booths up with local vendors. Cool touch!! read more

My friend and I were planning to attend an outdoor skating event in Bloomfield but unfortunately it was canceled due to the city's air quality. We noticed the food truck, Taqueria Pastorcito, outside Trace, and stopped by to grab some tacos. Not surprisingly based on my other reviews, I ordered the al pastor. They came plain with a pick your own toppings bar. While we waited for our tacos, we walked down the alleyway around the corner from the brewery to check out the latest mural work. Once in the brewery, bar service was quick and friendly! I ordered the Bloomfield Beach gose, which is a nod to the nearby city pool, and packed full of fruity pineapple, tangerine, and prickly pear flavors. Our visit coincided with trivia night at 7pm, so seating was extremely limited to a few wet and uneven tables outside. We had hoped to participate in trivia, but with being outside, unfortunately we couldn't hear the hostess. I think that Trace could add more temporary outdoor seating for weekday events like trivia, but also understand that they accommodate a variety of events i.e. rollerskating, drag brunches, etc. I caught a brief glimpse of the Coolship Room which features a beautiful brass chandelier, I would imagine it's a unique space. read more

Trace Brewing - Al pastor tacos and Bloomfield Beach gose - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Interesting new brewery in Bloomfield. I was hoping for a few more styles of beer, but what they served was excellent. There is a food truck out front. The interior is an interesting space with lots of options for seating, including a cool courtyard. The staff was welcoming. read more

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So we came here for my birthday. It was my first time here and I wish that we would have had more time to spend at the brewery. But alas we had karaoke reservations across the street and we only spent about an hour here. But it was a fun hour. The space is super open so it didn't feel crowded even if we were inside. They have an outside area that was very pretty. They have kind of a tiered seating arrangement outside that felt like it would be nice to sit on and have a beer. There were a few tables out there also. Trace Brewing also has different food trucks outside (different ones throughout the weeks) since they don't do food. And that looked really fun. I like to get a few snacks and to sit and have a beer here. Everyone in my party had a ton of fun and everyone outside looks like they were having a great time. My one friend got me a mixed drink and it was delicious. I was really impressed that they had a mixed drink along with all the beer because a lot of breweries don't have different choices. I went with a mixed drink just because it was smaller than an entire beer since we did not have much time to spend there. I think that I would come again maybe during the weekday just because it did get crowded by the time that we left around 7:30. And I would want to sit outside once it started getting that crowded. Trace brewing also does collaborations with other brewers around the area and I really like that about them. I would definitely come here and bring people here again. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great location and a very neat use of space. I recommend the outdoor area for drinks and the roll top-looking benches that face the windows for coffee, catching up on emails or reading heady books on the inner workings of 19th century American presidential administrations. The service is good, too. read more

pet friendly. Dogs allowed inside and outside. Food trucks on a schedule. Limited wine and cocktail offerings. Good iPa beers on draft. lots of tables. You can bring your bikes inside! Someone was doing a "trivia with friends" event when we went. Looked like fun. Service was attentive at the bar. Local wine available (2 options only). Rotating food trucks. read more

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Trace brewery is a welcoming place for everyone to grab a drink. The patio is awesome when the weather is nice. They also serve coffee during the mornings, if you need a morning pick me up. read more

Very unassuming brewery located neatlrby a residential area. We enjoyed a few of their brews, the facility had plenty of seating, and the ambiance was very nice. Service was friendly, efficient, and very helpful... read more

Have been here a few times with friends and also to a private event hosted here. Every time, the beer is amazing with several diff varieties to make anyone happy. My fave is the Schwarzbier! Staff is friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating options. The graffiti wall outside is pretty cool too! Have heard they have great coffee during the day but haven't made it over there yet for that - will have to check that out soon! They also put on great events with Wicked Skatewear, and while I'm not good enough at roller skating to do so while holding a beer, it's fun that events like that happen! Overall one of my fave breweries around. 10/10. read more

This is a cool brewery in Bloomfield. I visited on a Saturday and had the oolong seltzer.

I had a mixed bag experience at trace this past weekend. I went for what they advertised as a "halloween fall market" event, but there were only about three vendors crowded in the main bar room. I expected a lot more, so I was pretty disappointed. Nevertheless, we decided to stay & grab a drink since we were already there. I felt that the beers were just ok - nothing really stood out to me as very special. I'm not sure if they serve food regularly, but there was a food truck outside that some of my friends tried & said was decent. The atmosphere was cool at first, but when the sun went down they dimmed the lights so much it felt like I was in someone's basement with the lights out. I liked the fireplaces, though. Also, there is no table service & the bartenders were drinking behind the bar, so I would be nervous that we would take a while to get served if it had been busy. Overall, it's an ok brewery but I think there are better options around the city. Food: N/A Drinks: C+ Service: C+ Ambiance: B- read more

Trace is relatively new to the brewery scene in Pittsburgh, and they came in with a bang. But, run by a team of beer industry veterans, this was no surprise. Their head brewer has years of experience brewing beer, and you can tell by the flavor profiles of his brews. But what's especially fun about Trace is the experiential aspect -- while their classic styles are incredibly drinkable and delicious, they do a lot of experimentation with wild ales. You can taste foeder aged beers, wild-fermented brews, and more. It's a great way to get out of your comfort zone and taste something new! And, though beer is great, the vibe is even better. Trace serves coffee starting at 8 a.m., (beer comes later) which makes it a great place to work, read, or hang out midday. Their architecture is really interesting -- it's like a roof was put over two buildings, then ripped off to create their outdoor beer garden. (Next time you're there, I recommend looking around the different rooms/spaces in the building.) And, they've become an important face for their community, holding events and working with new food vendors, musicians, artists, and more. This brewery is a great spot for any local or visitor to check out. They regularly have food trucks out front and new beers cycling on and off tap! read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Trace is a cool vibe hangout spot, ideal for small groups 4-8 persons. There is indoor seating but also outdoor which is very popular! The staff are helpful with menu recommendations and I even offered a sample of the beer before purchasing a glass. I didn't try any food from Trace...it really seemed like the food truck on the street has a business partnership with Trace. Location is easy to get too...not the best for parking. Overall great place. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great brewery with ample space inside and outside and they have a great selection of beers and sours. I also love that they are open early at 8am and you can stop by for a cup of coffee. They have great food truck varieties too! The only downside is the parking (all street or park in the Bloomfield neighborhood and walk over). read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We really like coming here to hang out. The inside is spacious with a huge bar. There's an outside courtyard/patio - dogs allowed. The coffee and beer are both always great. Different food trucks are scheduled out front, which is really convenient. Everyone working there is super friendly and nice. read more

Trace Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here earlier today with my wife and our twins. We both had the day off and so decided to head to Trace Brewing knowing that the weather was going to be nice and that they had an outdoor beer garden. So my wife took the kids to the beer garden while I went inside. Trace Brewing is located on Main St in Bloomfield. The inside consists of a bar that offers both beer and coffee and then they have a display case full of their food for the day. After scanning a QR code to bring up their menu and look at what they had on tap, I ordered us some beers. While I normally get samplers at breweries I have never been to before, Trace doesn't offer them. So I ended up ordering myself a Science Rules! (DIPA) and my wife an Agio (Italian Pilsner). Our beers were quickly ready and I headed outside with them. I tied my beer first and liked it quite a bit. It was a hop forward beer with a bit of fruit mixed in. At 8.2% it was pretty strong, but I would have been hard pressed to tell you that from its taste. After that I tried my wife's beer. It had a smooth start with a nice finishing flavor of hops with a bit of bitterness. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I enjoyed the beer garden and the ability to bring our twins and thought that the beer was good too. We just wish that they had a bit more of the pane e pronto food whenever we got there. read more

Trace Brewing - Science Rules! And Agio - Breweries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great brewery with a fantastic ambience. Beer is reasonably priced and delicious. They often have a food truck outside, which adds to the atmosphere and provides delicious eats. Great outdoor section for when the weather is nice as well. One of the best breweries in Pittsburgh. read more

I have been meaning to try Trace brewing and was not disappointed. I meet a friend in a Tuesday night for a drink. The bartender was a not super friendly but it wasn't a big problem. There was also a little dog running around which I felt indifferent about but I know some people have strong opinions both ways. It was a great atmosphere - a very industrial feel. I also like that they had a wood burning fire place that made the whole place smell cozy. I got a sour beer that was really good! They also tend to have food trucks outside each night, which is fun! I definitely will be back in the summer to check out their patio. read more