Best bars

Submitted by cul8rbb t3_10od6wd in pittsburgh

My friend is turning 21 this week. I haven’t been to many bars in the city so I’m not sure where to take them. What would be some good places???

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skumps814 t1_j6eejej wrote

For a new 21 year old do the east Carson st gauntlet. It’s only fun when you’re 21-22, believe me

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McJumpington t1_j6fv1kg wrote

This is so true. It’s hilarious being 22 and thinking “I’m fucking done with this shit”

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Hmgeisler t1_j6kdssn wrote

When my friend that’s a year and half younger than me turned 21 I took her out on Carson. And I just remember thinking “why are we here”.

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AMcMahon1 t1_j6dzpg2 wrote

Bar 11

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skumps814 t1_j6eeewa wrote

One of the few south side bars where I feel like I won’t get accidentally involved in a gang war or see a girl get molested in front of me

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ballsonthewall t1_j6dxhnu wrote

What sort of atmosphere are you looking for? Because I can go from dive to upscale and brewery to cocktail bar.

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cul8rbb OP t1_j6e4c2w wrote

Honestly, anything with good energy would be fine! Nothing too upscale

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ballsonthewall t1_j6e5go4 wrote

Ruggers. Great drink specials, cozy, extremely Pittsburgh. Always lively.

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SledgeHannah30 t1_j6el10e wrote

Totally agree. Indoor, covered patio, and outdoor options. Be respectful of the bartenders, though. I like them.

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da_london_09 t1_j6exuh8 wrote

Leo's on the North side.... decent drinks, chill, small, good food, snacks too....

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fbzq125689 t1_j6dxv89 wrote

If you want to have some beer, independent brewing company is great imo.

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rogimonster t1_j6fugmk wrote

Find the dirtiest dingiest dive one that is possibly in a house with no ventilation and still has smoking. The only way you know it’s a bar is by the lone Budweiser neon in one window. Beer is only bottled. Shots of Kessler’s are mandatory. If you’re lucky, there’s pickled eggs in a jar at the end of the bar. This is the only Pittsburgh way.

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PeachesAndBells t1_j6fwodw wrote

My perpetual Pittsburgh 21st birthday suggestion is to start at Kelly’s for cocktails and then go to Belvedere’s for PBRs and dancing. It’s a winning combo.

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Floopydoodler t1_j6gmrjc wrote

Carson Street. Start at 10th and walk. By the time you reach 18th, certainly something will look interesting. Or you’ll be shitfaced from the pub crawl.

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wineabout-it t1_j6fsoem wrote

Shadyside has Mario’s and Le Mardi Gras which aren’t too expensive (although heads up Le Mardi Gras is cash only). Both are good places if you don’t know what you want and just want chill. Bloomfield has Froggys, Silkeys, and Lot 17 which are all good neighborhood places. Tina’s down the street is a little more expensive but has a cool vibe and a great list of drinks. New Am in Lawrenceville is good for a 21st, and Bar Botanico is a good spot for a classier cocktail. I love Round Corner Cantina and Grapperia too.

Honestly the best thing might be to hover over an area on google maps and search “bars” and then look at the pics and reviews and menus and see if that fits your plan and budget for the evening!

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Evorgleb t1_j6g4eq9 wrote

Saw the headline "best bars" and assumed we were going to talk about rappers from Pittsburgh.

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chuckie512 t1_j6fb2lx wrote

What neighborhood?

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cul8rbb OP t1_j6fdbw4 wrote

I don’t have a preference! We’re in mount Washington but don’t mind driving/ubering around

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Admirable_Warthog_40 t1_j6fp26t wrote

New Amsterdam to start the night, Belvedere’s for drinks and dancin - goldbar to end the night

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vanderbeek21 t1_j6gou62 wrote

Where do you live? I like the Warren in downtown.

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412granny t1_j6eb49x wrote

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in the Strip.

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MaynardWaltrip t1_j6fe7ki wrote

Definitely start at the Spirit for Happy Hour in Lawrenceville. Check the times. 1/2 prices on drinks and pizzas. Check the socials for the hours.

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Slight-West2591 t1_j6ie8c2 wrote

I like Redbeard's on Sixth, its a sports bar type atmosphere. I was also going to say Ten Penny on Penn Ave but it would appear that has been changed to Carpino now. It has been 2 years since I have been downtown but I will be there for a week in April which I am looking forward to.

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frenchfriessalad t1_j6kzifv wrote

It gets (and deserves) lots of hate but Tequila Cowboy and the surrounding bars are the new mecca for 21st birthdays. IMO Belvederes and Goldmark in Lawrenceville are much more fun.

Basically Tequila Cowboy if you like Morgan Wallen’s music and the latter if the thought of his music makes you ill.

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pmp412 t1_j6e4iu8 wrote

Arbys on McKnight road

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