I cannot speak to the member's only club that is a the primary money maker for this place as I am…read morenot a member myself. What I can tell you about is the upstairs hall that you can rent for use of a gathering of any sort. It is a fairly large area that can comfortably fit many people. Pricing isn't very bad when it comes to renting the space. Tables, chairs, and the essentials are included in the rental. You will also have use of the small kitchen area and bar area. I'm not sure if the pricing changes if you want to include alcohol in your gathering, but they do have the capability to accommodate. Once you are done with the space, it is your duty to clean up after yourself. Which some people seem to forget. With that, if you do rent this space for a gathering, make sure that you show up earlier than you need to in order to make sure that everything is in working order.

A nice subdued place to spend a night out. The people are friendly, the drinks are cheap, the…read morecauses that the Elks support are all worthwhile and generally patriotic and non partisan. I felt welcome there the first time I went in about a year ago. This review might be slightly biased since I have become a member of the lodge, but I would recommend sipping by and giving this place, these people, and this organization a chance.

Lenten Fish Fry What…read morea pleasant surprise to find table service at a fish fry and by the talented cheerleaders of Franklin Regional. Everything was orderly, food delivered promptly and correctly. The menu was vast and the food quite good. Parking was a bit of a challenge due to the event's popularity but it was well worth the effort.

The Italian American Club is truly a standout!…read more Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps us coming back. The Wine Pairings and Bourbon Pairings are not only fun but surprisingly educational--such a unique experience you won't find many places. Their Music Bingo nights are an absolute blast, and the live music on the weekends brings incredible energy to the club. One of the highlights is the Bloody Mary bar, which is next-level amazing. With 20 different items to stack onto your skewer, you can make it as simple or over‑the‑top as you want--so much fun and always delicious. The club also offers hall rentals for catered events, including weddings, graduations, baby showers, and more--all at very reasonable prices. It's a great venue with flexible options and a fantastic team. Under the new management .... Mike and Liz go above and beyond to ensure every member has an exceptional experience. Their dedication shows in every detail and every event. Highly recommend--fantastic food, great entertainment, and an unbeatable community atmosphere!

Update: Well they finally made a move to improve food service at the Barvarian, but they probably…read morescrewed it up more than they know. Tim's American Cafe is now doing the food. The problem is that the club is now open to the public to eat there. Many of the longtime membership feels slighted. Why are they paying a membership fee when anyone can go, no membership required. Members must put up with the general public coming and going at what once was a private club. Well the Barvarian has seen better days. Maybe as a private club it's run its course and it should just forget the club and open completely to anyone and everyone that wanders by. It's just another restaurant and bowling alley now.

A great nonsmoking club that features regular entertainment, a welcoming environment and overall…read moregood times. Employees are nice and courteous. Club members don't act like jackasses. Great food. A nice selection of drinks. Even a bowling alley! My kind of club.

The Sokol Club is a fraternal organization for people of Slovak or Polish descent. However, they…read moredon't mind if you are not descended from the same ethnic lines as long as you want to play bingo on Sunday afternoon or Tuesday night. They also offer gymnastics classes, volleyball, golf and bowling teams. Need to rent a hall for a wedding? That's right, you can rent it out and have a traditional Pittsburgh wedding reception with a huge cookie table and a polka band. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sokol Club Bingo Come visit the Sokol Club Bingo and bring a friend! *There are 4,000 reasons to come to the Sokol Club Bingo.. *And 1,000 reasons to stay at the end! The Sokol Club offers two nights for bingo, Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening. There is ample parking in our private lot which is actively watched over by a security guard. Our spacious hall offers two floors for playing as well as a non-smoking section on the bottom floor. The 1st floor includes, two large display boards and a TV display next to the caller showing a live feed. The 2nd floor offers 2 TV setups on each side for easy viewing. Our kitchen service runs through out the evening. During the games, one does not need to get up, just feel free to take advantage of our waiter services. Sunday Hours: Doors Open at: 11:00 am Games Begin at: 1:00 pm Tuesday Hours: Doors Open at: 5:00 pm Games Begin at: 7:00 pm ---------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_467110.html South Side clubs keep homeland memories alive By Kim Lyons TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, August 22, 2006 It's Tuesday night on the South Side, and the place to be on East Carson Street is the Sokol Club. Bingo is the name of the game, and those who don't get there early could get shut out. "I play bingo wherever I can, and I like it here a lot," said Mary Anne Fischer. She's not a club member, but you're not required to be for bingo games. "They're so nice here, and everyone acts like you're part of the club," Fischer said. Read more: South Side clubs keep homeland memories alive - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_467110.html#ixzz1CjJ6zkZl

I learned a little something about culture here. Not Slovak culture, but bingo fanatic culture, aka…read moregambling addiction. The space is wide open and airy with lots of long tables, each seating one to three players - many players took up entire tables with their excessive quantity of bingo cards, wide variety of dabbers (often in a specifically designed tote bag), and in some cases, an array of good luck charms. Bright fluorescent lights illuminate the scene and a balcony with overflow seating was our vantage point for observation (and play). Their website says they have a smoking floor and a non smoking floor, so I was imagining a darker smoke filled social hall, but there is now no smoking allowed and I soon realized that bingo is not a social game. With my one bingo card, I had twelve boards to keep up with (twelve is the minimum for play = $12), and let me tell you, I had a hard time staying with it - they call them out fairly rapidly! Chatting and joking with my friend was hardly possible without blowing our game. The food was super limited, low quality, mostly packaged junk. No alcohol is served. There is only one reason to attend and that is for the hope of winning money. There was an interesting buzz in the room toward the end of each game, like the group had a psychic (more like experienced) knowledge that bingo was about to be called. This collective murmur felt like a communal expression of frustration and anxiety. We try so hard, come so close and rarely succeed. The demographic of the room is statistically disadvantaged peoples. In addition to bingo, dealers on the floor sell other sorts of game tickets, like paper slot machine cards. The psychological exchange between the dealers and the players was like a crack deal; the dealers knew many of the players, knew when to come around, what to say and used lingo an outsider would not understand. There was an antsy desperation to win among the addicted, me, I just wanted to get outta there. With a packed house, there is no doubt someone is winning, that is the Slovak Catholic Sokols and their beneficiaries. As for the venue, although full of characters, it has no character itself - it is one of those big quick construction metal buildings.

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Great place to hang out. Excellent food specials on the weekends and the drinks are priced just…read moreright.

I go here for work and it's always a pleasure, consistent food and good service. The building is…read moredefinitely a hallmark of Pittsburgh.

Spent three nights and ate many meals there. Overall, excellent. The club is grand and full of…read moreinteresting art. Staff is competent and attentive. Food and beverage in the restaurants is good, prices are fair, except for the wines by the glass, which are overpriced. Gym is huge and well-appointed. Great way to experience classic Pittsburgh

Just like the beer, a great experience. This is in Ligonier and has about as fun of a back nine as…read moreI've come across. Five stars.