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.

Holy fuc balls batman these piano bars are always alot of fun. Lots of people having good times…read more The bartenders are fantastic hard working and always take care of you. We ended up closing the place out and looking forward to going back

Emo Night: what a disaster. Please stop advertising specialty music nights just to play your…read moretypical set list with one Weezer song mixed in. What a joke. Very talented musicians that are apparently constrained to a very mainstream non-emo set list. Drinks were cold, would have been a great night if they didn't take requests and pocket a lot of $$$ just to ignore them all.

Nice place to see a show. Not a bad seat for viewing. It seems they are doing alot of upgrades…read more We enjoyed the new seats downstairs. Look forward to future shows

Small, intimate venture that seats 1,045 people. According to the website, it was built in 1898 and…read more"has barely changed since it's original structure." That was very apparent to me when we were seated. The seats are wooden - no cushion - and look like they were built in the early 1900s. My sister and I came to see a comedy show and we were so excited about purchasing good seats in the first row of the balcony. However, my sister's chair was completely broke! She couldn't sit back on it at all. We were so disappointed. When we brought it to the theater's attention, it appeared they already knew and shrugged it off. They offered us other seats that were so much worse of a view so we declined. Other things to know about this venue - there is NO parking. No lot or parking garage. Street parking only in the residential area of Munhall. They had a make shift concession stand that took cash only. I got a water and ginger ale for $7 - insanely expensive. They also had a "bar" aka a table that sold barefoot wine, white claws, and cheap beer at a high price. To end this review on a more positive a note, it is nice to see artists in an intimate setting like this (size wise). But I would highly recommend to the business to invest in renovations.

Such a fun experience at Hi Sound! Each group has their own room - we were given the VIP room,…read morewhich also came with tambourines. We sang (and drank) our hearts out! Giving it four stars because there weren't as many English songs as we hoped and there was a little confusion on what was included with the VIP package. But despite those small things, we had an absolute blast!

This was the most fun I had at a work happy hour in some time. I don't know who at work thought we…read moreshould come here or picked it but I am so glad that they did. We had a blast! I always say that you might feel shy when you get into the room but after a few minutes you want control of that mic, you want it bad. We had a larger party so we reserved a room. You are able to order drinks at the bar and bring them inside. Also, we were able to bring outside food into the room, so we ordered some pizzas from a place the employee suggested. There were two mics and two tambourines in the room...I'm not saying the tambourines were a good idea, but I'm not saying they weren't. After a quick lesson on how to use the machines we were on our way to hours of fun. I will say that the music selection isn't as large as other places I've seen, but it didn't stop our fun. If you are looking to kill some time and have a great time with friends. This place is a good one to stop at. It will take up some time and make you laugh, a lot!

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.

I'm from Long Beach, Cali, and our gay scene, for the most part, are gay dive bars. Well after…read morecoming here, I can say that my gay dive bars are not true dive bars! This spot is a DIVE! Came on a weekday night and there was a decent crowd there. Bartender didn't seem to notice is for a while but once I interacted with him, I noticed he may have a diagnosis and I was super happy. In a past life, I worked in high school special education and finding jobs for my students was the most fulfilling part of my job. So glad they gave this kid a chance. Drinks weren't that strong but were fine. Music was great and took me back to high school. Lastly, as a Californian, it's always so weird to me to see smoking permitted inside of a business lol.

this place was so fun…read more eric was a delightful bartender, the music was great and he really went the extra mile to make us feel welcome :) will be coming back next time i'm in Pittsburgh!!

A beautiful local DIY place for creatives to form community and pursue your passions.read more

Everything you can expect from a small rock venue in the best way. Super affordable tickets in a…read moregreat lively area. There's a lot of spirit at this venue with kind staff. I'd really recommend checking this place out since they have shows super frequently and accessibly.

Ok this is a real local bar. Stopped in for a beer while waiting on a pizza. Bartender was so…read moregood cant wait to go back with more time and try some of the food.

Very cool neighborhood charming "dive" bar with a newly added stage for Live music. Excellent bar…read morefood and fish sandwiches and cheap, good draft beer. Definitely worth the trip from Lawrenceville for a real drinking and blues bar vibe!