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Address: 3101 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
One of the most rockin' joints in the Strip District, 31st Street Pub books nothing but hard, shoot-straight-from-the-hip acts who play loud, cutting-edge tunes. Indeed, obscenities and ear plugs are likely cohorts at this music-first bar, where the walls are adorned with seemingly countless band stickers. All Monday through Wednesday shows begin...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 1650 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Boasting LA swank in the 'Burgh's Strip District, this club will make you feel like a VIP but without the annoying paparazzi invading your privacy. Trendy spenders from all age groups gather to mingle on plush couches that are custom built for indoor and outdoor seating for over 200 guests. An extensive wine and martini list, VIP bottle service...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 1620 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Touted as Pittsburgh's "First Video Night Club," Altar Bar is located in the building that used to house Sanctuary. Gone are the cocktail girls in Catholic school uniforms; in their place is an upscale bar with three private VIP areas, professional bottle service, and options to book anything from a single VIP section to the entire club for your...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 418 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA
Most bars located in the Oakland area are packed beyond belief with college kids most nights of the week. Uncle Jimmy's is a different breed, acting more like a hometown tavern even while surrounded by places catering to hordes of thirsty college students. That's not to say it's dead or that college kids don't frequent the establishment – only...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 5802 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
A neighborhood favorite, "the cage" (as it's familiarly known) snags students and locals with great deals on classic brews. Vintage decor and a working dumbwaiter hint at the institution's origin as a speakeasy back in the 1920s, and a winding staircase leads to additional seating on the second floor. In the background, a jukebox plays a variety...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 2305 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
If you want to shoot pool in Pittsburgh, you MUST go to Shootz. The place has more floor space devoted to pool tables (18+ tables) than most people have yard space. There's also a full bar, light snack foods, and plenty of people looking to pick up a game.
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Lovers of slam poetry, underground hip-hop, and spinning DJs find joy in Shadow Lounge's Goodwill couches. Justin Strong, a native Pittsburgher, started the club as a way to host parties. Over the years, it has evolved into the best place to find underground music, and the artsy, bluesy lounge is one of the businesses helping to gentrify the East...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Church Brew Works was originally St. John the Baptist Church, and in 1996, the sacred building was transformed into a spectacular brewery like no other in the city. The room still retains the feel of a sanctuary with its lofty ceilings, but today, the pipe organ has been replaced with a brewpub. Beers have suitably sacred names like Celestial...
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 56-58 S 12th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Combining intimate space and a sophisticated sound system, this club offers luxurious atmosphere and fabulous shows. Patrons enjoy comfy seating within 30 feet of the stage and a swanky illuminated bar that serves first-class martinis and your favorite bottled beers. A streamlined menu of appetizers, salads, and flatbread pizzas is available.
Category: Best Nightlife - Pittsburgh Nightlife
Address: 242 Station Square Dr, Shops at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Since 1982, Funny Bone has brought both local and nationally known comedy acts to Pittsburgh. The place features a full bar and dinner-show packages, and cover charges depend on the night and the talent that's been booked. Open mic night on Tuesday provides a chance for locals to get up on stage and do their thing. Past guests have included Jay...
