I've been to Ugly Dog Saloon many times just to grab a beer, but this was my first time staying for dinner--and it did not disappoint. I ordered the fish on a dish with brown gravy and it was excellent, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The male bartender was great too--friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to, whether it's for a drink or a meal. read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped in to see a band and a bite to eat. First off this establishing advertised in The City Scene Magazine, class boouche rag, great looking high quality ad. However, this is what's called bait and switch. It was anyting but classy. Food, over priced slop. Band was very good, but this dump not set up for a band. They pushed all the pool tables off to the side . No dance floor. No one dancing. Scummy patrons sitting in a scummy bar. We paid the cover. Stayed for our food. Then left highly disappointed. SHAMR ON THE CITY SCENE MAGAZINE FOR MISREPRESENTATION. UGH read more

I would recommend it depending on who's tending the bar. What a difference a day can make when I can feel welcome by pleasant conversation with the bartender on 1/3, and on 1/4 I'm virtually ignored except for one bottle of beer. When 3 younger fellas sat down near me and they all immediately had a menu dropped in front of them with their drinks, she never brought me one or asked if I wanted one, so the welcoming personality was greatly lacking then. I went across the street and had delicious Rueben sandwich. I don't know their names because I don't live around here but the gal with her hair cut short above the neck is very nice. 5 stars if I hadn't missed her shift the following day. read more

amazing food and amazing service from the owner cooks and servers you should definitely try this place 10-10 recommend

I absolutely love the steak salad. Great portion size and lots of different ingredients that makes for a party in your mouth. Good vibes with the crowd. read more

Hidden Gem for breakfast reasonably priced and large portions will definitely come back read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - Pancakes - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had a bacon cheeseburger and this was truly divine! It was smokey in there. But the patrons were all so very friendly to this stranger. Thanks yall. read more

Ordered from Doordash twice this week! Food is actually really good & a great value. Prepared according to the Doordash time, and always packaged well for transport. (and the bag is sealed with a double knot so your driver doesn't help themselves to your food lol) The Steak hoagie (with a mountain of fries) was delicious! All American burger was very good, cooked well, with fresh vegetable toppings. The special sauce was a good pairing. Also comes with a mountain of fries. Their fries were really good on both occasions - they are primantis/boardwalk-style fries, nicely cooked with added seasoning and salt - they are very good. The wings I got the the first time were just okay. The sauce was good, but the wings tasted oily and pretty soggy. Both times I got the same "house salad" from the menu - the quality is good but the consistency is not there. The first time, it came in a small square takeout box (like a slice of cake would be in), but the second time I got a large plastic container with an entree portion of salad (see photo). They need to make a few tweaks for delivery consistency, but overall, I would definitely recommend the Ugly Dog, at least for takeout/delivery! read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - House salad - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Was there this past weekend to hear a band. It was so smoky in there it was gross. Then the waitress was serving people food and drinks with a lit cigarette in her mouth. How disgusting? Nobody wants someone serving food or drinks to customers with a cigarette in their mouth. In the bar area it's fine but not in the seating area. read more

We come here every so often to drink and everytime the bartender is so rude. Took 10 minutes to get a drink then we were told after waiting for 10 minutes that they were no longer taking orders. If we were served in a timely manner we would have been way ahead of "closing." Thumbs down. read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - Rude bartender. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love the food great ppl you can play pool shoot darks listen to movie watch the games on the big TVs they have all over

The service was great as were the sides! The sides were the best I have ever had at a bbq place. We really enjoyed the fried pickles, coleslaw, greens and biscuits. The meat looked good but the pulled pork was dry, the ribs and link didn't have much flavor like they were cooked on a gas grill. I didn't smell smoke when I was walking up to the building and that should have been the giveaway! read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's a hit or miss here. This time the blue cheese was like water, I've never seen so much breading on wings in my entire wing eating life, the service was slow but they only had one bartender one so it wasn't her fault. (It's a wrap around bar). The Mac and cheese bites were good. The wings were also cold. Big disappointment on the wings. Used to come here all the time and no consistency. Update; the bartender confirmed the wings are from restaurant depot. read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - So much breading! - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Three of us went there tonight. We were told there was a wait on food and I totally understand that. We waited... when the wait was over we asked the great bartender if we could eat and she said no not yet. We waited for another beer and then I asked again and she said that the cook didn't want to. This is now 8:00. We got there at 6:30. The cook was walking around not cooking which is his one and only job. The bartender wan great but we will not return! read more

I have been to this place on more than one occasion and let me just say, each time has been great. The food & drinks are reasonably priced and if it's a game-day, there are always drink specials. I find the waitstaff are nice to you if you are nice to them. (Which is really any place you go unless they are automatic as*holes) This past Sunday I attended a comedy show they hosted, which was hilarious and quite entertaining. Of course while I was there I ordered their hot wings with ranch/celery and a couple nice cold drafts to wash it all down. So good every time! The wings aren't super "hot" (as in spicy) but just have that perfect "kick" to keep you drooling for more. I tried my friends' wings, but I can't seem to remember all the different kinds we ordered. (Besides my hot) I'll find out & update. I do have to add one *special note* that the one bartender was running all over timbuktu getting our food/drinks, while still tending to the bar. She did a wonderful job and was really nice about us ordering more wings...some time later. Ha! You may be wondering after reading this review (Thanks btw) why I didn't give it 5 stars...and that is only because this establishment allows smoking. Now, I will have one every so often so I'm not trying to be a hypocrite, however, I don't care to inhale nor smell smoke while I'm trying to eat. I found the best choice is to sit in the dining area (To the right as you walk in) where not as many smoking fellas venture. I highly recommend visiting on Sundays when it's 30 cent wings (Increments of 5 wings per your choice of wing sauce). read more

Ugly Dog Saloon - Hot Wings - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The worst service ever!!! They have the worst bartender!!! We sat there for 20-25 minutes and didn't even say anything to us at all. She served people that came in after us!!! I'll never go there again!!! read more

Update: We stopped in for wing night last night. You could order them 6 per flavor in the past. Last night, we found out that we had to order them by 10's. Man i loved ordering them 6 per flavor :\ Its still not a big deal though. Our drinks were strong and the bartender was ok. Our wings and fries took 35+ minutes. I understand it was wing night, but i've been there during a more crowded thursday and still got wings in less than 15 minutes. ...Still an awesome deal and great flavors. Last night we ordered Garlic Parm, Honey Garlic BBQ (!!!!!!), Lemon Pepper & Caribbean BBQ (too sweet for me). The fries seemed beer battered and were delicious! Can i ask though... why is smoking allowed where food is cooked and served. That's a little confusing...... read more

A group of us decided to watch the Pens Game here...WOW...We are fans! Ugly Dog Saloon had a huge Projector Screen right in the middle of the Bar for all the action up close and the food was GREAT! The WINGS were Excellent for the Price...CHEAP! We also ordered the 'Big Ugly'...it is a CHEESE STEAK sandwhich with a Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed inside. Let me Repeat...Steak, Burger, Bacon, Nacho Cheese, White Cheese, Mushroom, Onions all STUFFED into a 12" Roll...for your enjoyment. The sandwhich was AMAZING! read more

We came here for Saturday night . September 28 at 1am a group of 5 people . It was really unpleasant to find out after we all order beers one minute later , they tell us to leave they are closing at 1am instead of 2am . We decided to come here to play pool and consume beers . They security guy a big African American guy tell us at 1:04 to finish our drinks because the bar is closing . Bartender was nice to serve us but it would of been nice to have a warning how the place is closing at 1am . I travel a lot for work it would be really nice that the business owner updates the working hours to 1am and not 2am on Saturday's . read more

For my first experience at this place, a three is a fair rating since I am only able to review the service, atmosphere and prices. The service was pleasant and attentive considering there wasn't much of a crowd to compete with. But, it was early in the night and it seemed to be a place to go later in the night. The only thing that left me scratching my head was that I had originally heard about the Ugly Dog from a friend raving about their food. And while we didn't order any food (see below as to why) I can't understand how a place known more for its food can still have patrons smoking inside? I generally don't mind the smell of cigarettes in an open-air setting but in a closed bar with no fan movement, it leaves the smoke lingering around my face. I considered ordering food but couldn't get past the idea of my food ending up tasting like the thick smoke of the bar. Maybe there needs to be a compromise of smoking inside after as certain time to allow for a dinner/food crowd to enjoy the food without being subject to secondhand smoke clouding their food. Overall, I will likely be returning - hopefully to order food. read more

The place is alright, it's average bar and has relatively average bar food...even at that standard. It gets an alright happy hour crowd, or an alright place to grab a sandwich and some wings. I have a fair amount of memories when I first moved to Pittsburgh. They used to have free chicken wings with the purchase of a drink so you could go and have wings and a few drinks cheap. They no longer do this because I can't imagine that they made money on it. read more

Ugly Dog has some AMAZING wings. I will say that Hot Garlic, and Chipotle Gold are my go-to wing sauces on a Thursday night. The only times I've ever been to Ugly Dog were for their awesome Thursday Night Special on wings which are 25 cents a piece. So you can go to Ugly Dog and order as many wings as your little heart desires and get a few beers and get weird. Believe me, I live for getting weird (drunk) and eating wings, and Ugly Dog Saloon supplies that to my much needed lifestyle. read more

My boyfriend and I waited 12 minutes to get a drink at the bar while 5 other people came in after us and got served. A customer from across the bar pointed us out to the bartender and still nothing. We left. That is ridiculous to wait that long. read more

I have never been treated so poorly by an establishment. I was with three friends, who recieved their food an hour before I did. When the waitress finally returned with my wings, I told her that I was upset. She said if I refused to pay for them that she couldn't let me eat them and that I had to leave and never come back. I asked to speak to a manager, who told me that it was busy, too bad! I have only complained at 1 other establishment in my life. Needless to say, I will never be back- because I'm not allowed! Can't testify on the wings since they were taken from me before I had a chance to enjoy a meal with friends. read more

The Ugly Dog Switched owners a couple of years ago and it was closed for a while, but has been reopened for at least 18 months. I've told the current staff that yelp has them marked as Closed, but apparently they're having trouble getting them to change their status to open. Anyways, I find that since they've reopened, the staff has been much friendlier and inviting, they've made a few minor upgrades, but for the most part it's still very similar, I do wish they had a better liquor selection, but hey, it's pretty standard dive bar offerings. I'm hoping that Yelp sees this review and marks this account as open. I can't imagine how much business they've lost since being designated as closed for all this time. read more

I was shocked to actually enjoy myself at the Ugly Dog. I was told to expect something completely unlike what I ended up experiencing as it was described to me as a hole in the wall dump that was filthy. Minus the smokieness, and the fact it was totally packed, I had a great time and cannot say anything bad about it! I did not have food, just some beers, and got to enjoy some awesome people watching, sports on TV and good music brought to us by the DJ... some older school goodies too! read more

Been coming here since I was a kid. I love it. It's friendly. Food is decent. Drinks are good. It's a bar serving bar food but a great place for the local bar feel. Employees are fun. Food is good drinks are good and prices are great! read more

Von 11/17/2013 The wings are good. Many selections. A large array of beer choices. The barmaid was very friendly and helpful. The customers were friendly as well. Prices were fair. One draw back, this is not a clean place. Terrible bathrooms and the kitchen, which you can view does not inspire an appetite. But the wings were tasty. read more

Stopped in on Thursday, wing night! Huge wings, good sauces. Only rated it a 3 because it's smoking. But I would go back for wing night!

Are specials of the week are awesome from $1 blue moon Mondays to $3 bloody Mary Saturdays..4 free tacos on Tuesday and wing night Thursday we have an amazing bar crew jukebox is always jamming stop down any day or night for a drink or something good to eat..leave a comment on our website about your experience at the ugly dog.. read more

Saturday at 11:30 am, those wings in a tray of one of their many flavors were super good. Honey garlic bbq sauce, a beverage, and a chill mid-day atmosphere make this place a serious hit for lunch. read more

Well, the Wings are different, thats for sure. They use a dry seasoning on top, which I wasn't so sure about at first, but ended up loving them. They have a few pool tables and the music is top40ish from rap top40 (-1) to alt top40. I don't go out of my way to go there except Wing Night and sometimes Fridays to meet some friends that are regulars. read more

I was in town and didn't wanna drive to the Carson strip. Found this place thanks to the girl at the front desk of our hotel. Top shelf liquer was super cheap, no cover and people were friendly and made us feel like we were regulars. Girls were receptive. Talked to everyone and they bought us shots. We did have an issue with one girl who was yelling at us, but the bouncer was cool and told them to shut up and invited us back for the next day! It's a little local joint with big time potential. If they read this; Thanks for your hospitality and showing us Jersey Boys a good time. Oh yeah, and thanks to the girls who drove us home since the cab service in town sucks. read more

I had to change my review recently. Much of the "staff" we have come to love has left. If your one for mixed drinks- one might choose differently. The bartenders are hit and miss. Hopefully management will get a handle on that and fix that issue soon. read more

Good place to go after work for a few and meet up with friends. Cheap drinks, and on Fridays there is free food, usually something half way decent, and the wings here are very good. read more

So many wing flavors! If you like wings and you like to try different flavors this is your place. There are a ton of flavors to try. Nice size bar and lots of beers on tap! read more

This place was a joke. Me and my friend came in on a Sunday afternoon, the bar had half a dozen pple in it ( not counting the pool league and softball team sponsored by the bar ) the bartender did her best considering the owner was standing by with his buddies getting everyone trashed and putting her in the weeds bc his buddies need shots before their game. I waited one hour and fifteen minutes for the most basic sandwich they had to offer on the menu. The beer was warm. And when I finally got my sandwich it was cold and falling apart. Don't waste your time or your money. Bar rescue is in order for this place . At least the servers do there best :/ read more

I go here for lunch once a week with a few co workers. It is usually on Monday or Wednesday. Monday is $6 burger day, and Wednesday is $5 anything for lunch day. The bartenders are awesome. We always get their burgers and they are great. Very consistent. For the price, this place is great. I usually just get water, but their bar is very large with many different liquors and lots of beers on tap. They have a lunch card where you get your 10th lunch for free. read more

I went here on a Monday during the day. Amanda the bartender was awesome during my visit. Very quick, good personality and really cares about the bar. I had wings, they were fantastic. I will definitely come back. read more

Great wings, awesome specials, a lively staff, cool atmosphere, trivia nights. I could probably keep going on and on but I'll spare you reading a big review. Come here. read more