| Pub | Comments | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 222 Bar | Federal / General Robinson | |
| Firewaters | Federal / General Robinson | |
| Headwaters | I tried to visit this bar in the Three Rivers Stadium
on 4th July but they wouldn't let me in because I was
carrying a camcorder! Other banned items included
balloons, back-packs, bottles of water etc. I took my
custom elsewhere. On a subsequent visit before a Steelers game I was more fortunate and found a large modern plastic bar with the usual bare air conditioning duct decor. Food was provided by the "Quaker Steak & Lube" chain. Before and after the match it was extremely busy, packed with friendly football fans. Beers on draught included the local Penn Pilsner and there were some spoof (I hope) brewing vessels at the front of the room. With the demolition of the stadium this place is now, of course, CLOSED. Last visited August 2000 |
Three Rivers Stadium, Gate C |
| Jerrys 1888 | This long narrow pub with a restaurant area to one
side has a very nice interior with tiled floor and a wood-panelled
ceiling, and the walls are covered with Steelers and
Pirates memorabilia. There is an amazing collection of
spirit miniatures on eight shelves behind the bar (We
estimated about 2000!) Very friendly staff and regulars
drinking the usual selection of domestic brews or
Guinness. It claims to be an Irish pub but apart from the
Guinness I could see nothing Irish about it. "Jerry-oke"
Wednesday and Saturday (Loud). Nominally open 'till 02.00
but they may close early if it's quiet.
Last visited February 2002 |
East Ohio Street / James Street |
| JR's Bar | I haven't visited (yet) but this place is reported as being rather rough. | East Ohio Street / Cedar Avenue |
| Max's Allegheny Tavern | This bar/restaurant in the heart of the German district of the North Side has a German theme, especially in the excellent food - schnitzels and sausages. Draught beers, which are served in jam-jars (!), include a personal favourite of mine, Köstritzer Schwarz and the house beers - Dutch Club Light and Dutch Club Dark - which are brewed by Iron City. The front bar has traditional decor, with a high panelled ceiling, a mosaic floor and two rows of booths for diners. There's also a ratskeller which I didn't visit. You may have to wait for a table at busy times.
Last visited February 2002 |
Suismon Street / Middle Street |
| Park House | East Ohio Street / Cedar Avenue | |
| Peanutz | East Ohio Street / Cedar Avenue | |
| Penn Brewery
Website |
What a super place! Located in an old brewery
building which is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, there is a bar and restaurant upstairs
with a view of the brewhouse through large windows, and
the ratskeller downstairs is available for functions. I
visited on a busy Saturday evening and the jazz band were
pretty good, although a little loud. The beer is brewed
according to Reinheitsgebot purity rules and includes
some excellent regular brews plus seasonal ones. I
particularly enjoyed the Weizen which came in a proper
weissbier glass, although unfortunately still with an
unwanted lemon slice. The food, mainly in German style,
is very good.
Last visited March 2001 |
Troy Hill Road / Vinial Street |
| Rebels | East Ohio Street / Moravia Street |
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