Best Bars in Pittsburgh (2025)

Pittsburgh’s tiki standard-bearer pairs island cocktails with playful glassware and local hospitality. Featured in Eater’s Pittsburgh guide and regularly celebrated by Pittsburgh City Paper readers for craft cocktails, it’s a festive Squirrel Hill ritual.

Natural wines and thoughtful cocktails anchor this Strip District staple inside a historic firehouse. Frequently honored by Pittsburgh Magazine and praised by local critics for its community-minded ethos and refined bar program.

Upper Lawrenceville’s beloved wine bar champions offbeat bottles, euro snacks, and great tunes. Lauded by Pittsburgh Magazine and City Paper, it’s a relaxed, locals-first hangout with a skilled, guidance-giving staff.

An Alpine-inspired beer hall and cocktail house where impeccable lagers meet spruce-tipped drinks. Covered by Entertainment Central Pittsburgh and loved by locals for its transportive space and Germanic leanings.

Botanical cocktails, house-made syrups, and global flavors define this Lawrenceville standout. Praised by Table Magazine and named among City Paper readers’ favorites for craft cocktails, it’s where creativity stays grounded and delicious.

Live jazz nightly with a serious cocktail program and Latin-leaning menu. Named one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America and profiled by Pittsburgh Magazine, it places Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy center stage.

Mount Washington’s cocktail anchor pours inventive classics near the city’s famous overlooks. Noted by Table Magazine and recognized by City Paper readers, it’s date-night polished with neighborhood heart.

A soaring Strip District distillery bar known for well-made cocktails, Thursday jazz nights, and community programming. Its calendar and listening lounge draw both spirits lovers and music fans.

An all-welcome LGBTQ bar with legendary drag shows, karaoke, and late-night camaraderie. Recognized by local LGBTQ media and honored in past City Paper accolades, it’s a Lawrenceville institution with real community roots.

A family-run wine and cocktail bar just over the Monongahela, pouring global selections alongside wood-fired pizzas. A favorite in Homestead, it offers thoughtful specials and gracious service.

An urban winery and cellar bar with live shows and low-intervention pours made from premium grapes. Covered by local outlets and loved for intimate concerts, it’s a Strip District staple.

Pittsburgh’s original urban cider house pours dry-to-fruited ciders in a garden-backed tasting room. Voted Best Cider by Pittsburgh City Paper readers, it’s a relaxed, family-owned fixture with historic ties to the neighborhood.