So...this was the place to be in my early 20s if you lived in the South Hills…read more It's still around all these years later. Often my friends and I would make this a starting point before heading to the places we really wanted to be like The Upstage. Over the years since I've been back a handful of times to grab lunch with friends. They've got really good pub food. The rooftop is a bonus. Service is always spot on.

Stopped in for a late dinner and to watch the Pens and Bucos…read more We each chose a beer and we p Ike's out 3 items off the Munchies menu; zucchini planks, spinach & artichoke dip with crispy pitas and Chicken quesadillas. The zucchini planks were the star of the show with the spinach artichoke dip the runner up. The Marinara sauce on the crispy zucchini hit the spot. The artichoke dip with a hearty portion with plenty of crispy pitas. The crispiness of the pita made eating the dip that much more enjoyable. The chicken quesadillas were loaded with chicken but the tortilla was soft. Had it been crisp, it very well could have been the star of the show. Pens won in dominating fashion and the Bucos handled their business also. The saloon is a laid back sports bar to kick back with friends or family. Thanks for a rare opportunity to enjoy a beer and meal with my sister and dad! I recommend the Saloon to anyone looking for a good time and a beer while taking in a game or two.

Made my first visit to The Village TapHouse on a Wednesday evening this past August. I love any…read morekind of Bingo, and I saw on Facebook they were holding their monthly Bar Bingo on this night. So, I made my way on over. The Village TapHouse is located in the South Hills Village Mall area, but a little up the road from the actual mall. It is tucked away in the rear of the building located on the corner of Washington Road and North Highland Road. The business that is visible from the main intersection is Clubhouse Cards. If you follow North Highland past this entrance off of Washington, The Village TapHouse will be on your right. There is some limited parking right in front of the entrance. However, since there are a lot of other businesses around here, you can find other parking across the street or before the actual entrance, regardless of which direction. I had no issue getting a spot right across the street, and making the short walk over. I arrived that evening around 7:00 PM, as that is when the Bingo was slated to start. There were a good amount of people attending the event, as the indoor main dining area was pretty much full when I arrived! No issue for me though, as I was by myself. So, I found a seat at the bar. There were several other patrons sitting at the bar, but it was not shoulder-to-shoulder or anything like that. There is also some patio seating, but I do not believe the Bingo was heard out in that area. Once situated, I went up to buy my Bingo cards from the two hosts. They were set up in the main dining room, but were using microphones. I had no issue hearing them all night long from the bar. It was $10 for a pack of 3 cards, and I purchased 2 packs. They also had daubers for sale, but I brought my own to use. I waited around for the games to start once I bought my cards, which ended up being around 7:30 PM. It was also Pajama-themed Bingo, which I was unaware of until I arrived. This allowed you for a special perk for one of the games. I am not sure if they always do this, but I would advise participating in whatever theme is advertised to get the most out of your experience. There were a few bartenders serving this evening. The lady who waited on me was prompt and friendly the whole night. I started off with a pint of FireWistle Red. It was a solid red beer, and served as a nice sipper for my evening. As the Bingo went on, I decided to put in a food order. I ordered a Half Dozen Wings in the Chicken and Waffles Wet Rub. I thought this was a unique flavor, so I wanted to give it a try. I enjoyed the taste of these! They were split wings, but overall the size was serviceable. The plate also had several pieces of celery and ranch dressing to accompany the wings. The food here was fairly priced. For my 6 wings and beer pint, the total was around $15. It seemed from the menu that the majority of entrees were $15 or under, which I believe is a great deal. Overall, no complaints in terms of prices or value. I ended up staying here for nearly three hours in order to finish the Bingo games. So, I had plenty of time to take in the atmosphere. I enjoyed the people, staff, and the overall vibe of the place. The patrons were friendly, and the staff seem to recognize their regulars while having meaningful conversation. Plus, the Bingo games brought some fun and entertainment to the night overall. This first visit of mine to The Village TapHouse was a positive one. Very much enjoyed the people, atmosphere, food, and fun Bingo activities. I cannot believe with how close I live to here that it took me this long to give it a try. Now I am happy to know there is a spot like this practically in my backyard. I have seen on Facebook that they also have Trivia Nights, so that is something I want to check out in the future. Even though I did not win Bingo this time, it will not stop me from coming back and trying again. I would recommend stopping here for a meal, or a fun night of entertainment, if you find yourself in the South Hills Village area of town.

I love a good tap house. You can have delicious bites and…read moresample the taps. Especially a good day drink option.

Great beer and food! The owners are really nice people and…read morethe service staff was excellent. We love you can bring your dog and sit in the nice weather outside. We ordered the cheesy breadsticks and meat pizza. I enjoy the thicker crust for both and definitely filling. The breadsticks had so much cheese. You can never have enough in my book. The meat pizza had an abundant amount of toppings. Everything was made to order and came out hot. Each location has a rotating pizza and a huge amount of beers to choose from! Can't wait to go back

Decided to finally try this location for their pizza! It did not disappoint at all!! What I really…read moreloved about our visit is there's outdoor seating, so we're able to bring our dog with us. We tried the meaty supreme and cheesy breadsticks. The pizza was fresh, just the right amount of crispy crust, extremely flavorful and fulfilling. The cheesy breadsticks were so good, I could have eaten the whole order on my own. The crust wasn't as crispy as the pizza, which is expected and appreciated. Each bite, nothing flavor explosion! The breadsticks looked so good, I couldn't help myself and took a bite before taking a picture. I highly recommend visiting this brewery/pizza shop! If the weather is right, bring your pup too.

Cool neighborhood bar! They have a full bar featuring some craft cocktails & tons of beer options…read more Small food menu available. Pole tables and darts- great spot to bring friends and play bar games. Bar seating is available and some table tops as well!

This is the most comfortable I've ever felt at a bar. They have popcorn and great drinks :) :) :)read more

Love going to hitchhiker brewing! I also love when they have trivia. Can't wait to try the burgers…read morethat they're having on the stand outside on Thursdays

Pretty good. A dainty, but varied selection. They run out of room fast and and gets hard to find…read moreseating. Outside seating options are very limited. You can also bring dogs but you have to go inside to order, so plan accordingly, I guess.

Great little spot in Mount Lebanon. Small menu but has a lot of great GF options that you don't…read morenormally find (fried chicken sandwich for example). GF dessert was really good. Service was decent, food was slow to come out but in their defense there was a table of at least 8 ahead of us. It's a small space so be prepared to wait; also has horrible acoustics so it gets pretty loud inside.

Highly recommend this place and highly recommend getting there early! Limited seating in this…read moretrendy gluten free friendly bar/lounge. They do not take reservations and we joked about there being a line. Well, when we showed up 10 minutes before opening, there was indeed a line. However, we went on Valentine's Day to one of the only GF places in the city, so that was to be expected. They were able to accommodate our party of seven no problem, and the staff were so friendly. Our server was amazing. One of our party members is hard to please, but our waiter was on top of it! We ordered a variety of apps for the table - wings, brussel sprouts, and fried provolone. All tasted fantastic. My husband and I agreed we would come just for the wings alone. Perfect smokey flavor. We got the hot buffalo garlic and they weren't super spicy. The marinara with the fried provolone was creamy and delicious. The Brussels were your standard side that every place has with the balsamic glaze. Not mushy at all and the garlic aioli was the best touch. We saw the food coming out and had to make room... the portions are huge! I could only finish half my burger and took the rest home. It was juicy, full of flavor, and easy to handle. Sometimes when you get a massive burger it ends up so sloppy and the toppings just slide off. Not with this! Perfectly stacked and ready to be devoured. The fries were a little greasy but still crispy. They earned my crisp seal of approval! The drinks were strong and everybody loved them. I got the blushing lady and it was sweet but not overly sweet and I could actually taste the spirits. Fantastic bar food options for people who are GF. We visited for the first time because someone in our group was GF and we would definitely go back!

We love this placeeee!!!…read more They have a sister restaurant in Shadyside.. Tocayo... but Totopo is sooo much bigger. Right on the Main Street of Mt. Lebanon, we have been here a handful of times. The restaurant has won countless awards through the years and they deserve it. Right from the jump, you can see the modern and thematic choices that transport you into an ambiance worth the dining experience already. The staff is great, always attentive, and the wait staff constantly will check in on you. This trip, we had earned some rewards (they have an awesome reward program... who doesn't like free food) so we just wanted a quick bite. It was happy hour on apps, so we just got the Carnitas Nachos and Queso. They always give chips and salsa... which is soooo good. We almost ordered the table side fresh made guacamole but the nachos came with guacamole. Let's just say two apps... STUFFEEEEDDDD us. Everything was so good. The carnitas had a wonderful smoky taste and was so juicy. Everything was fresh made. We ate and left happy for only $3.

Excellent food. Reasonable prices…read more Great service. I would like to thank this restaurant for making my Father's Day Special.

Took a quick stop here on New Year's Day (thanks for being open!) and had a great time! Open space,…read morefriendly server, and beer was great, I had the Cold IPA. We played games whole watching football at the bar. It was also $5 pints on happy hour!

I'm not the biggest beer person, but I could see myself becoming a Back Alley Brewing regular -…read moreespecially as the weather improves and the outdoor seating opens back up. They're located in Dormont, which makes this a walkable brewery for me (thanks to having friends and family in the area!). A friend and I did indeed walk over to catch up on a recent Friday. The place was surprisingly quiet - my friend mentioned that they get VERY busy during the summer, when people attend events across the road and want to buy beer to go with their market and/or food truck purchases. Speaking of food trucks, Hibachi Lou was parked out front on this particular Friday. So my friend and I got our hibachi orders at the truck out front; ordered our beer and/or cider from the bar; and took everything to a table in Back Alley's dining area to enjoy. While the place wasn't packed it wasn't empty, either; families and groups of friends were playing board games at every other table or so. So, what did I think about the drinks? I'm really glad Back Alley had Arsenal Cider on tap - I ordered a glass as my "sweet treat"/dessert after dinner. First though, I decided to try a beer. Back Alley, if you see this: I'm a BIG fan of sour beers and would order those if they're on the menu in the future! As of now though, no sour beers, so I ordered a "Snowed In" - Back Alley's spiced winter ale. It was a dark beer with a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, hence the "spiced" moniker. While not something I normally seek out, I really enjoyed it and am glad I tried it! Altogether, it was a 10/10 experience - I'm so glad my friend and I came here for our Friday together. I'll be back!

It was my first time being in the area and decided to stop by McMinn's, wasn't disappointed. Very…read moreaffordable drinks and we got two sliders which had nothing to complain about. It was quiet at the bar and it seems to be when it's not karaoke, so its a nice place to sit down and talk, but it's not "dead" quiet, I liked it. The bartender was very nice and attentive and made us feel very welcome, when she heard I never had ranch before because I'm not from here I had the pleasure of a nice plate of fries (really good fries by the way) and some ranch lol. Too many bartenders at other places aren't very talkative (understandable when it's busy), and the woman behind the bar made us feel like we were actually welcome that day. Five Stars to her!!

This is the best bar food in the South Hills. My wife and I used to live down the street from it…read moreand got food from there almost once a week. They have the best beer cheese that I've ever had. Our go-to order was pretzels with beer cheese, honey jalapeno wings, and loaded fries but everything on their menu is a good choice. We still make the hour long drive to get their food every once in a while.

Stopped here on a Friday afternoon around 2:30 and my party were the only ones there. I had the…read moreShotgun Shrimp and the Nachos with chicken. the 2 others in my group had Chicken Tenders & Fries, Rival SmashBurger and Rival Stix. The Shrimp was reminiscent of Bang Bang shrimp. Its a decent serving size for an appetizer. I enjoyed it. The nachos were surprisingly tasty. When they came out I was unsure about them because any other time I've ever ordered a loaded type nacho they're, how do I explain it, more colorful I guess. Usually its like bacon and American cheese, guac, pico, etc., but these were just shades of white and green. I wish I could've finished them but the portion was quite a bit for 1 person. My only gripe would be the chicken. It reminded me of the meat you get in a launchable. I think I would rather prefer a crispy diced chicken. But that's just me. The other 2 didn't have any complaints about the Rival Stix or the burger. The Chicken Tenders were said to not have much flavor in the breading. The person who ordered them didn't care for the breading. I was also tempted into some sort of creme brulee donut I think. It was really good but I was already so stuffed from the nachos that I couldn't finish it. Its for the sweet tooth folks. The general space is all sports themed as expected. Quite spacious. Seems like the perfect place to come after work for a beer...and nachos!

I wished I would have stopped in sooner! The setup and theming are great for watching any sporting…read moreevent. The first time I stopped in, the Smashburger and fries were impressive. The burger was juicy and the Rival Sauce was some kind of aioli that added some zip to it. The fries were crispy but not overcooked. The Great White Hype pizza was basic. Nothing outstanding, but not bad either. I have been to this location three times and I would say the food has been hit-or-miss. Service has also been spotty. During lunch (my first trip), our waitress was very attentive, drinks were consistently refilled, and our food came out promptly. The second time, I had to flag down our waitress quite several times to get anything. Nothing to complain about when it comes to the prices. Everything is standard and they have some solid happy hour offerings that extend until 6:30pm while others start after 7pm. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 3 Service - 3.5 Price - 4.5