My friends and I have gone to several concerts here over the years. The staff is always very…read morefriendly when you give them your ticket or at the bar. It's standing room only and depending on the concert can get quite packed. There's a bar on the left hand side of you're looking at the stage. It's a small place inside so any spot is pretty good. If you get there early enough you can get right upfront for the performance.

Went here for a concert, it was cheap for the tickets, the venue upstairs was good and not too…read moreloud, seemed like a vibe. Would go again.

Yoooo, I had a lot of fun at the Dormont Arts event with…read morethem doing the music and sound. It was great to have the music and they had vinyl records there too, I got to take a really cool record home for listening later, cheers guys!!

From the owner: The Parking Pad is outdoor music venue in a backyard with major local and regional bands playing…read moreonce a month from April through September. They welcome anyone and everyone of any age into their yard and home for a live concert and a potluck for $10 per person for every show. The space itself is charming and welcoming, and the hosts are kind and so generous with their space, even putting out a bin of Lego and Barbies for kids to play with while parents are listening to music.

Walked in at 6:30 pm on a Monday night- no other patron - I am the only customer in the entire…read moreplace! The only reason I came here was because I was staying at the hotel next door for an entire week and did not have a car. Honest to God- the worst mistake. You would think that with only one customer at 6:30 PM that they would focus on getting it right- you can't afford to lose your only customer in the place! Wrong! I kept the order simple- draft beer, hamburger and fries. Beer comes in a warm glass, fries soggy, grease filled and inedible, and burger had a strange, almost garlicky taste with a smell like it was about to turn- you know that taint smell right before you know the meat has gone bad. The tomato slice so thin that you could read the Bible through it. When I complained to the waitress, she asked if I would like to have the cook redo the order- no way! I just told her that I would rather simply not come back and tell my fellow yelpers to steer clear! Bad- real bad! Well, looks like I will be doing delivery for the next 6 days- too bad- I enjoy my meals and alcohol and I am a very generous tipper- but they blew it.

Stay away!!!!!! Slowest service ever. I mean, 45 mins for 2…read moresandwiches and some friend food. Rueben corn beef was so chewy I couldn't swallow it. All kids friend food was so burnt my teens wouldn't eat anything! And they eat everything!

What a charming local theater with cool events. Had an amazing time checking out their monthly…read more"Film Kitchen" night that included delectable food made by an incredible one-chef kitchen (Mustapha/Safari Eats), and featuring local films from underground film-makers. Tonight's theme was "Halloween Hootenanny" and it did not disappoint. After several days of visiting Pittsburgh for the first time from Cali, this experience easily became the highlight of our trip. Grateful for the theater, sponsors, and local artists for making this type of event available to the public and for making non-locals feel welcome

Truly a hidden gem! Best margaritas around! It is an old movie theater turned into a bar, it is a…read morecool atmosphere with movie nostalgia all around. The outside is super cute and usually there is a fire going, if the weather is right. They have trivia, comedy and live music depending on the night, as well as a small movie theater! They serve food, which is good and at a decent price.

Went to this concert venue for the first time Saturday night to see Thievery Corporation, and what…read morea great night! Love this small venue. Parking wasn't bad - we found something across the steeet (on street parking). There's also a lot behind the place. I'm guessing this fills up, fast, but we got there fairly early. They opened the doors on time - at 7pm - and we weren't in line too long waiting for our ID check and wrist band (they could use more than *one* poor guy doing this, btw). I don't love this segregated/upcharge thing most venues seem to be doing nowadays, but at least the general admission SRO areas in this place have decent views. We grabbed a spot just behind the sound/lighting guys in the middle of the GA area. One note --- our friends who bought into the standing area right by the stage ended up joining us 1/2 way through, because they said the audio was blasting them. The place is nicely restored; has a good bar area with a better drink selection than many places we've tried in Pittsburgh. Hubs & I each got a hazy IPA, and he also got a big pretzel (which was ok - a bit too doughy for my taste). WOWZER those 3 things were expensive: **$43**!!! We decided to consider it a donation, so places like this can stay open, but oooffff. $$$$$$$$ Sound, lights were great. Staff were friendly. We'll definite be back.

One of the bigger music venues in Pittsburgh. It gets plenty of artists and the space itself is…read morevery cool. Parking is a funny situation but it works for folks. I've seen many musicians play here and I always have a great time

It took me over 3.5 years to come here, which is funny to me, as I am a very regular concertgoer. I…read moream super happy that Club Cafe reopened under new ownership, as that opportunity may have been otherwise not possible. Walking in here, I was immediately surprised by how small and intimate this venue is. There are a few places to sit here, but it is mostly standing room only. No matter where you are, you are likely no more than 15 feet from the stage. Just a heads up -- there is a slight step when you enter into the venue, so step up and/or over it. I tripped on the slight angled step of the door and slightly stumbled into the venue. There are a lot of local acts that perform here -- many that I am not aware of, and so that may have been what kept me from coming here in the past. I happened to come here for a national act, Ondara, of whom I was actually surprised to see performing in such a small venue. I would definitely come back here again for the right performer/band. The acoustics are wonderful.

Solid effort to bring in TODD BARRY (Dec 1 2023). Intimate show…read more Nice small venue on E Carson

Lovely place. Friendly service. Good food. Large portions on the big plates so we should have…read morepicked a small plate option but then had leftovers. Lovely jazz quartet playing tonight. Good place to hang for an evening.

We visited Con Alma last night with family, drawn in by the fantastic live jazz and vibrant…read moreatmosphere. The music was great, and the menu features wonderfully creative, flavorful dishes. Unfortunately, a frustrating service experience ruined what should have been an excellent dinner. My main course was supposed to feature chicken served over potatoes, but when the plate arrived, it came with rice instead with zero prior notice. When I inquired about the missing potatoes, our server offhandedly mentioned they were out and had substituted rice. When I explained that rice actually nauseates me, her response was simply, "Well, you're not allergic, right?" and walked away. She only offered to make something else much later after noticing I had pushed the rice as far away from my food as possible, but by then, our table was well into the meal. Not wanting to make a scene or drag out the evening, I declined. As a result, I only got to eat the chicken and mushrooms, leaving the restaurant still hungry. Con Alma has incredible energy, top-notch live music, and great flavors, but substituting a core element of a dish without telling the guest, followed by a dismissive reaction, was a major letdown.

Love the place. The Dirty Old Man and Old Fashioned cocktails are on point. Conscientious and…read morefriendly staff. Shiloh Street, just a few blocks from the always worth visiting Grandview Avenue. Sweet spot, all the way.

This craft cocktail bar has the best deviled eggs and macaroni & cheese! So good…read more They do a nice cheese plate as well as a good whipped ricotta too. You can even get an Isaly's Chipped Ham Sandwich!! That's a must for any true Yinzer! Their cocktails are definitely unique and standout from other craft cocktail bars. I'm a fan of the Amethyst and the Peridot. The decor is dark, cozy, and romantic with exposed brick. The service is friendly. Really like getting to stop by when I'm back home visiting from Austin.

I find myself visiting Stage AE several times a year for various concerts, Steeler games, and other…read morecity events. Personally, I have never had a bad experience here, and always enjoy the different events hosted at the venue. Conveniently located in the heart of the Pittsburgh's North Shore neighborhood, Stage AE sits right in between Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) and PNC Park. There is clear and visible signage that will make locating the building simple. It is surrounded by many different bars and restaurants along North Shore Drive that are open pretty late, so plenty of options for food and drinks before or after your event. The River Walk along with Ohio is also just a block or two away. Though this is located within Pittsburgh proper, there is ample parking all around. The entire venue is essentially surrounded by surface lots, parking garages, and street parking options, due to the proximity to both Acrisure and PNC Park. If there is no other major event happening in the area, I can typically get a street spot for concerts to avoid paying a lot for a spot in a parking lot. If you would rather opt for public transit to get here, there are two T stops within walking distance to the venue: North Side and Allegheny. I believe the North Side Station would be slightly closer, but they are pretty much the same distance. The venue's entrance is located along Chuck Noll Way. If the event is outdoors or there is an outdoor component, they will have another entrance at the corner of Chuck Noll Way and North Shore Drive. This corner is also where the box office is located. Unless you are planning on camping out before the venue opens, I have never really waited in a line to enter. The process of going through security and getting inside has always been simple each time I have visited. FYI, there is a bag policy, but they will allow exceptions for medical bags after searching them. Majority of the "seating" here is general admission/standing room. There are pros and cons to this, depending on who you are and your preference for seating. Pros are that you can stand anywhere - on the floor in front of the stage, further back near the bar, somewhere in between - the world is your oyster there. The cons are that you do not have a dedicated, reserved space, nor an actual seat, if you want that. There are actual seats in the upper balcony section, though I have never sat in this area. They are specific tickets and seem to always sell out, no matter the show. The venue itself is great. The acoustics, the optics, and the overall experience never disappoint. The shows are good whether you are right up front, or decide to hang back further. It never feels overwhelmingly crowded, even when you are in the floor area for a concert. No matter if it is a Country show, Hardcore band, or event some Yacht Rock, I truthfully have no complaints regarding the concert/event experience here! I especially love coming here before a Steeler game. The inside and outside are usually open, and the atmosphere is like one giant tailgate. You can grab a beer, watch some football, and have a good time before you make your way into the stadium. They also bring in additional restrooms to accommodate the larger crowds. Would highly recommend this if you ever find yourself looking for pre-game plans. Once you enter the indoor venue, the main bar is located to your right in the back. When the events are outdoors, there will be bars open outside as well. The menu consists of Cocktails, Wines, Seltzers, Craft Beer, Domestic Beer, Pepsi Products, Water, Non-Alcoholic Beer, and a few other drinks. They also seem to offer themed drinks in line with whatever concert or event is being hosted that night. My one note on the drinks is that they serve the bottles of water without a lid. I find this extremely inconvenient, especially if you are in a more lively crowd and want to move around. Very hard to do that without a cap to keep your drink contained! A food/concession stand sits on the right side wall near the back. Some of the drinks are also served in this stand, along with some typical concession stand-type food. I have personally never tried any, but I imagine it is typical arena/stadium cuisine. At both the bars and the concession areas, there are always a ton of employees. Therefore, there is never really a line. Anytime I have ordered anything, I am waited on almost immediately. Pricing is high for the drinks and the concessions, but that is almost expected given the type of venue this is. Stage AE is an awesome venue for smaller concerts and hang outs during sporting events. It is easy to get to, navigate, and is always very clean and welcoming. I've never seen a bad show here, and always look forward to coming down when the opportunity presents itself. I would recommend giving a concert a try here, whether indoors or out, as they are all always a great time!

This is by far my favorite concert venue in Pittsburgh. It's so much fun to go in the summer and…read moreeven great to see acts in the fall and winter inside. It's so convenient, easy to park and close to some fun bars and restaurants. My friends and I really enjoy going there. It's great that if you really like an artist, you can go to the front of the stage to watch them. I have been right upfront for some really great shows. It's so much fun to be right there seeing their passion for their art and being able to get into it with other fans who love them too. It's fun to go out on the lawn with a beverage and just hang out with friends to enjoy the show. You can also have fun with other people doing silly things like playing with giant inflatable beach balls that people bat around. You can also meet the artists at the merch booth, which is fun and get them to sign their albums or other merch.

Came here for July 4th stuff. Got here when they opened and stayed for several hours. Not amazing…read morebar food but very good hot dogs with specialized ones. They had IC Light for $5 and we enjoyed food and beer. The reason for five stars was Dana. She is a sweet and kind person who made us feel so welcome. I will go back because of Dana.

Not for the faint of heart. Come craving a hot dog and punch, be a member. (My recommendation)…read moreThat's the only way to good service, or mildly good. Ambiance is fun to watch people's on stage. Pretty ok....