Submitted by ballsonthewall t3_ya6jif in pittsburgh
This place is really cool, duck pin bowling, 3 bars, arcade and pinball games. Outdoor rooftop. With the new food options in the plaza, South Side works is completely transformed. Great stuff.
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Tasty_Bend t1_it9l432 wrote
I can’t wait to check it out. I walked by earlier today but they weren’t open yet.
With Living in the Southside it’s so nice to see the Southside Works being brought back to life!
ballsonthewall OP t1_it9lbor wrote
aughh yeah, feels good to see new things though!
ballsonthewall OP t1_it9lecv wrote
For sure, really transforms the neighborhood down this way! I moved here in 2020 and it was so dead all the time, depressing.
Tasty_Bend t1_it9lwh7 wrote
I’ve been here since 2000 so I remember how exciting it was when it opened. I also worked in the Southside at the time so would go shopping there on my lunch break.
It was tough seeing all the shops leave but I really like the direction they are going with now.
The more local shops, restaurants and bars they can open the better.
ballsonthewall OP t1_it9mltm wrote
There's a ton of us-tapped potential still too! Hoping things keep trending up, neighbor!
sirdeionsandals t1_it9own4 wrote
People who haven’t been down here since 2013 will still tell you it’s shit and dangerous
ballsonthewall OP t1_it9r92m wrote
It's the best of both worlds (unless you're hanging outside the club at 2 am). Some cool local dives on a historic city street, now the new spots on a pedestrian plaza down there. Easy access to downtown and Oakland. We are killing it!
Tasty_Bend t1_it9ujd1 wrote
Agreed! 😀
tinacat933 t1_ita50ja wrote
Completely transformed cause one restaurant opened is quite a statement
ballsonthewall OP t1_ita5qmg wrote
There's been a number of other changes. New dog park, beer truck, and the plaza has been renovated with a BBQ, a taco, and a Pizza place as well as a large outdoor seating area. It's quite a change.
ballsonthewall OP t1_ita6lx1 wrote
Free to get in. Pay for games.
bryguypgh t1_ita7n7c wrote
Arcade machines take quarters?
ballsonthewall OP t1_ita7wev wrote
ballsonthewall OP t1_ita9m0a wrote
Definitely go check it out, your hard work paid off
ticketferret t1_itace1l wrote
There's also a dog park, concert area, and more. Lots have been going on!
Itsjustataco t1_itact79 wrote
Pretty sure you mean on the North Shore
DoubleDumpsterFire t1_itaj2tt wrote
The one in Columbus is awesome, cant wait to check ours out!
ClammyHandedFreak t1_itakq97 wrote
I'm happy to hear this. We need more arcades.
probably_art t1_itbey3h wrote
Ma’am this is a Wendy’s.
livefast_dieawesome t1_itbhyij wrote
That is Shorty’s. Different place, similar concept.
ballsonthewall OP t1_itbnch1 wrote
It's such a great social thing. People were chatting outside of the groups they arrived with!
Key_Dust7595 t1_itbqlop wrote
Wait, games n’at is gone?!
ennistennyone t1_itbto28 wrote
Had no idea this was gonna be at thing! Good looking pinball table roster. Only thing missing is air hockey. WHERE IS THE AIR HOCKEY?
meresithea t1_itc1d51 wrote
Saaaaame!
chippyinairplane t1_itc1n7p wrote
Yes, the pandemic killed it off
mr-popadopalous t1_itc59bn wrote
mr-popadopalous t1_itc5gah wrote
My dad managed the construction of that place. Glad to see these positive reviews!
StonerMealsOnWheels t1_itc72ui wrote
I was so sad about that, but I went the last weekend of was open and the owners were kind of relieved about it it seemed like. They had a good outlook on it.
ballsonthewall OP t1_itc9e64 wrote
They have bubble hockey!
newcitynewme724 t1_itcafa1 wrote
Comparing the Southside Works to the problem bars of the 'teens streets of E Carson is like comparing Greenfield to Hazelwood
RiffRockFan t1_itcen50 wrote
I give them credit, they made that place last in that less than prime location since at least 2005.
CARLEtheCamry t1_itctij3 wrote
Hey, they have to show they have a chip on their shoulder somehow. I bet you're a suburbanite who drives a full sized SUV and chooses Huntz ketchup!
CARLEtheCamry t1_itctok3 wrote
Pretty sure you just described Paradise Island Bowling on Neville Island
Dungeon_Beard t1_itd4a53 wrote
There are several in Columbus, the one at Easton has a slide that you can take from the second floor down to the first, if you want.
Dungeon_Beard t1_itd4c0z wrote
Didn’t realize the Southside Pins was open. Thanks, OP!
Willing-Ad6978 t1_ite2dvk wrote
just make sure you’re tipping in cash, they’re one of those places that need to be on the shady tip pool list. ass company to work for in general which is sad cause it is a cool concept.
I_Got_Better_ t1_itf34gm wrote
It’s pretty great but beer is $6 min and games are $6 min
HornlessUnicorn t1_itkrltd wrote
Somehow I feel like you haven’t seen that end of Carson in early 2000s. Still worlds better in 2013, even if it was in decline.
A167 t1_itm67hw wrote
Just an update to this, the arcade games were free to play when I was there Friday. I actually asked for change and was told they were free. Unsure, if this is just an opening weekend thing or what.
bryguypgh t1_itmf4r2 wrote
I was wondering because they claim to be cashless.
Itsjustataco t1_itn2vx1 wrote
Yeah, I mean maybe it's the place in the strip district that has duckpin bowling?
soonitwillbcold t1_itqarno wrote
All three are different places
chippyinairplane t1_it9i1fg wrote
I miss games n’at. That was a fun place to go.