The Summit

Absolutely love it here! It’s truly a gem on the mount. Excellent and creative cocktail menu that rotates. When we came most recently, all the cocktails were dessert themed. The food menu also has a nice selection and is quite tasty. Friendly bartenders and a good vibe. Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a good drink!

We came up to the summit to enjoy the sunset and have a cocktail. We loved the summit, and the service is excellent. Such a cool vibe here, like a corner spot that locals hang out.

Jordan is the best bartender! This girl was BUSY, she just never stopped the whole time we were there, and still, our drinks were quick and perfect. The food is a huge step up from your run-of-the-mill bar food! We can't wait to come back!

A group of us came here for drinks after dinner on Saturday night around 8. The place was not too crowded. We were able to find seats at the bar not too long after we got there. The place wasn't too loud, no weird smell. We didn't have to wait too long to ordered our drinks. My friend and I tried 4 of the featured cocktails and they all fantastic. I highly recommend this place

My wife and i walked to The Summit from a terrible dinner at Coughlin’s Law and we were shocked at how cool and quaint this place was. We just had drinks but the atmosphere was awesome. Staff was so nice. Definitely recommend !!

The Summit is an absolutely amazing experience. The service was incredible, our waitress was knowledgeable and super friendly. Most likely when you are reading the menu you will be overwhelmed by all the different alcohols and flavors, don't worry you can ask and someone will explain it all! The combinations they come up with are simply incredible. Easily some of the best tasting drinks I've had in my life. The inside is well decorated, clean, and they had the windows open which brought in a nice warm breeze. If you are ever in Mt. Washington make sure you stop by here! We did not have any food so I can't speak to the taste, but just the smell of their food was starting to make me hungry even after I had already eaten dinner.

Really awesome place. Has some of the most creative drinks on their “Kid’s Menu” and a great selection of beers including sours. Highly recommend. We got the anaconda deviled egg app and it was delicious. The Cool Ranch Bloody Mary is fantastic.

This place is a bar on its own good atmosphere and creative drinks it's a must go to bar when you're in that part of town

Béchamel on the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese was smack'n. Drinks were amazing, but very light on the alcohol. If you're trying to get toasty too supplement with some shots. Vibes were amazing. Very dim inside. Music was perfectly eclectic. Pretty sure they had Death Cab For Cutie radio on the last time we were there. Tenders are fast and nice. 10/10 would go again.

The Summit is one of my favorite cocktails bars in Pittsburgh. Great ambiance inside with open windows for taking in the neighborhood sights and sounds. The bartenders know their stuff and the drinks are always great. I can't speak to the food but the menu looks good. We caught the tale end of happy hour (5-7pm) and enjoyed some $8 cocktails, choosing a Paloma and an aperol spritz. Both were fab. I believe draft beers are $5 during this time frame. I noticed they have some other great specials during the week, too. One that caught my eye is a bottle of wine and a cheese board for $33 on Wednesdays. You really can't go wrong here any day of the week. Cheers.

10/10 espresso martini!! the drinks are all so unique and delicious. AND they're reasonably priced!

For drinks great! Thought we would have dinner for my friend's birthday. Drove from Columbus, OH and waited until they opened at 5. Only bar food, all fried. So went back down onto town for a meal.

Five of us stopped by on a Thursday night as a final stop of a bachelorette party and were seated immediately. It's a really cute little spot in Mount Washington know for their great cocktails. It's not a large space so I wouldn't bring a huge group here. We snagged one of the tables near one of the windows when it almost immediately began to downpour. Luckily our server pulled down the window for us do that we didn't get soaked. We got our cocktails fairly quickly and wow, they were amazing! I generally don't go up to Mount Washington very often because it's out of the way for me but might have to make some more trips out just for the cocktails here.

Drew our server was on point! Our drinks were never empty, and he entertained our small chit-chat. those are the notes I found on the draft from exactly 4 months ago. Came here with a group a few months ago. It was a nice and relaxed type of evening; a Thursday right before New Year's Eve. I've been here a few times, over the years, and this place has consistently been a pleasant place to enjoy great drinks. Come in good company and/ or bring visitors after showing them the Mt Washington view. No matter the time of year, I would say this cocktail bar is a My Washington staple you don't want to skip out on. Grab a friend, grab a drink, grab a snack, and leave after having had an all-around great experience.

The Summit is undoubtedly one of the best cocktail bars in Pittsburgh. The cocktails are truly outstanding both from the inventive seasonal cocktails to the classic ones. Every single drink I've had here has been done right. This time I went with an espresso martini & the Sakura fizz. This espresso martini has got to be one of, if not the best in the Pittsburgh area, it's not overly sweet, it's got that perfect foam on top, honestly delicious! The Sakura Fizz was also excellent - fun and pink in a high ball glass with a cherry blossom on top, it was refreshing and light just what I'd expected when I saw it on the menu. We didn't get food this time, but we've eaten here before. The menu changes fairly regularly but I've always had a good experience here! Not your average bar food, they always have some fun options. The service hear is great, in my experience the bartenders are so friendly & give excellent recommendations. The vibe is definitely cozy, it's small and cute & in the warmer weather the space is open for a patio-ish feel. Truly, one of the best cocktail bars in the city & definitely my fave spot on Mt. Washington.

Very good old fashion. Top 3 in the world. I need to put 85 characters so I'm still going.

Great staff, super chill and friendly bartenders. Didn't get any food on this particular visit. We came in mostly looking for water and a bathroom as well as a place to kill an hour before heading back down the incline. Super cute set up. I really enjoyed my watermelon lemonade cider- definitely a great summer drink and not a cider flavor I've see elsewhere. My friend got a fruity cocktail and then the bartender who's name I didn't catch made her an excellent mocktail with popping boba as we had to drive but wanted more popping boba that were in the original drink.

We had a great time here last Friday have some cocktails and snacks. We had planned to go to dinner afterwards but the fries and olives were such large portions we were full (and not upset!). Great prices in the snacks (huge basket of fries only $6 and bowl of olives $7). They have a great mix of options for their custom cocktails, very unique and every one we had was delicious. They have what may be the best espresso martini I've ever had. The cocktails were reasonably priced given how unique and complex they were. It was definitely starting to get crowded since it's a relatively small space. There is a paid meter parking lot down the street if you're struggling to find street parking. The server was also very nice. We will definitely be back!

Really cute spot on Mt. Washington for drinks! They were able to seat us quickly on a Friday night for a medium sized party and the staff was really nice. Even though they were busy, they always came to check in on us and honestly, the drinks kept coming because they were super attentive. I like the size of the space since it's cozy yet people can spread out. It is pretty dark in here but it adds to the vibes. They don't have a full food menu since it is a cocktail bar but they do have snacks here. My friend got a cheese board and they said it was great. I was almost tempted to get some fries since there's nothing better than drinks and fries as a combo. They have a great cocktail and wine menu. I'd love to come here for happy hour sometime since it looks like a great deal with $5 drafts and $8 cocktails on Mon-Thurs. They also have specials on the weekdays from Mon to Wed too! It's a great spot for hanging out with friends and there's a lot of stuff nearby too if you want to do dinner before or after.

The summit has been one of my favorite places since the day it opened. They have hands down the BEST Mac and cheese I've ever had. (I literally call and ask if they have it, believe me, if you know, you know!) they have the most creative cocktails and an amazing staff. I love the chill vibe with candles and dim lights. I newly found an extreme love for their smash burger as well. I'll be back, often!

Beautiful place! Cozy and romantic! The bartenders were friendly and talkative. The beer was tasty. The popcorn was spicy and made the beer taste even better!

I went here once with a friend. They have a nice happy hour menu and the inside had a nice ambiance. I went here when the weather was warmer so they had the doors and windows open. We just ordered drinks when we were here so I can't speak on the food but I ordered a sour beer I forgot now which one but I did end up with a fruit fly in my beer I'm guessing it was because the windows and what not where open lol. Our server was really nice and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this as a nice date spot!

Finally tried this place last night for happy hour! The cocktails are great, definitely a must-try if you want to have a unique and flavorful drink. We also got fries (husband and I) and split them and they were surprisingly filling for two and only $6 so absolutely recommend that if you need a snack while enjoying drinks. I got the Pimm's Cup which was awesome! It had so much flavor and was the most unique take on this British drink that I have ever had, and also was better than any I had in the UK. For my second drink, I got the Espresso Martini which had a good coffee taste, but honestly just tasted like drinking cold brew and I wasn't a huge fan. My husband got the Caipirinha and the Mai Tai, he liked both but I didn't love either. My Pimm's Cup was definitely the winner! I would love to go back and try one of the seasonal cocktails which looked amazing too. My one complaint was that we were pretty annoyed by the music. Super loud alt-rock music which was, to us, killing the vibe. We basically had to scream to communicate with each other which was not what I expected based on the cozy vibes I always saw in photos and from walking by. Especially not during happy hour on a Thursday... was definitely hoping for a more chill atmosphere where we could talk over drinks.

Summit Never Fails When I want a great cocktail @thesummit412 is always on my list of places to consider. They crush it. Every. Single. Time. I've literally never been let down by a visit to this cozy little spot atop Mount Washington. They have a unique cocktail menu that they switch up pretty regularly, plus tasty apps too! On our last visit, I'd recently had some other very disappointing espresso martinis (elsewhere in the city) and they eased my bad drink sorrows with perfect cocktails. Maybe the best espresso martini in Pittsburgh! This spot is quite small, so if we're going we try to go early. I love how cozy it is in the winter or how nice & breezy when they open up the garage doors for nice weather. The only negative is having to go down super steep steps to get to the restroom downstairs. Highly recommend.

Delicious Drinks, Excellent Cheese Board We were in the area and decided to stop in after trying to go on few busy nights, they were packed on the weekend nights we roamed the city for drinks and snacks. We sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon and they were not too busy. We ordered a mocktail, and I ordered an espresso Martini. We asked the bar tender a few question about their favorite cocktail to make, or to drink, and I ordered one. The cheese and fruit board was excellent, and the drinks were mixed perfectly. We will definitely go back, but I would suggest making a reservation for weekend evenings. The atmosphere was very chill, and fun, and the bartenders knew everything we asked them about.

I would like to believe that The Summit was having an off night as I truly adore this location and always enjoy their craft cocktails, however my experience last night was just ok. My friend and I stopped in for happy hour around 6pm and ordered a Prairie Watermelon Girlfriend draft (sour ale with watermelon, sea salt, orange, lemon, lime), and a Caipirinha cocktail (cachaça, lime, brown sugar). The beer was unique and refreshing, while my friend's cocktail was grossly over poured, so much so that it spilled onto the counter, causing the cocktail napkin to stick to the counter surface. There was a hair on one of the tortilla chips served with the roasted red pepper hummus. For our second round of drinks, I ordered the Paloma (tequila reposado, grapefruit soda, lime) and got what tasted like a muddled margarita, also very over poured. I'm looking forward to bringing my other friend in from out of town when she visits later this month and hope that we enjoy a much improved experience!

We stopped here for a late night dinner after driving into Pittsburgh. This place is so cute, and really has a neighborhood feel. It really feels like a bar frequented by regulars, and I'm sure people continue to come back since the great food and service. The cocktails are incredible! I had the Leora and Watermelon, which were both delicious, though I preferred the Leora a bit more. Based off of the yelp reviews, we ordered the fries and the mac & cheese. I wasn't sure how the portion sizing was, but this was definitely plenty of food, and we honestly didn't even finish it. I think the fries were delicious, and I really appreciate how they came out hot. The rosemary aïoli is pretty unique, and pair well with the fries. The mac & cheese was definitely delicious, but it is extremely decadent and very cheesy, to the point where we honestly struggled finishing it (we ended up packing it to go). Overall, I felt like the food was on the heavier side, but will definitely scratch the itch for late night food. You absolutely cannot miss the cocktails: they all looked very unique and I really enjoyed the ones I had. The bar doesn't have the most space, but we were fortunate enough to find a table for 2 as soon as we walked in a little bit after 8 PM. I think it would be challenging to accommodate large parties, or if you come around peak dinner time, but definitely worth trying it out.

Best cocktails in Pittsburgh. We love the variety here and the bartenders are all super friendly and helpful.

One of only favorite cocktail places in Pittsburgh! The drinks are incredible but the staff is is even better! Parking your car is hard and bathrooms are down a steep set of stairs otherwise everything here is perfect. I suggest getting the fries or popcorn as a munchie while you drink because these drinks are potent!

Great place to get drinks! Love the selection of cocktails. I tried two of their featured cocktails: there's no place like home and what a charming boy. Bartenders were great and friendly. I would definitely come back again to try their food!

We frequent The Summit often. This is a Mount Washington speakeasy that should be a part of your Grandview observation deck voyage. The food at The Summit is spectacular and spot on whether enjoying their liver pate special or the deviled eggs, we have not had a bad food experience at The Summit. The signature cocktail drinks are perfection. Kyle and Connor and the staff are smooth and easy-going, paying attention to every detail in making your cocktail. They make The Summit a must visit while in Pittsburgh, and on Mount Washington. You will not find a bunch of TVs on with sports blaring through the venue but when the garage doors are rolled up and you can watch the people walking by on Shiloh while you enjoy your drink and food - it is a special time. All of this within two blocks of the MON Incline and the observation decks on Grandview. The Summit remains a Mnt. Washington staple.

Excellent drinks and friendly bartenders! The setting is intimate and warm. The candlelight's set the mood. A must see in Mt Washington for happy hour!

This is my go-to happy hour spot. As a Mount Washington local, I might be biased but this is my favorite cocktail bar in PGH. The staff is very friendly and the cocktails are incredibly well made with attention to detail. The espresso martini is a delicious choice and the leora is refreshing and sweet.

Quite possibly my new favorite cocktail bar in the city. The interior was pretty dark and industrial, but plenty of spots to cozy up for a few drinks or food. One of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! Services was quick and efficient, the bartenders served all of the tables it seemed.

I'm gonna do the short version on this one: the neighborhood is incredible and has mind-blowing views of the river valley, the décor of the restaurant is awesome, the service was excellent, and these are--I'm gonna say it and have to apologize later to everybody else--the best-tasting cocktails I have ever ordered, anywhere, including much bigger and more-celebrated markets. It's like a Michelin-star chef made a cocktail menu. The Summit was our first stop on our first trip to Pittsburgh (which, for reasons of being from Cleveland, I was told to hate in my childhood and now realize how stupid that all was and how on earth did I never come to this city before because it's cheap and cool and close to everything in the East?) and set the tone for an awesome three-day visit to go see the transcendent and godlike eternal magnificence of the Rolling Stones. Sorry: got sidetracked. The Summit is the bomb and has an open patio during warm weather and I have nothing but glowing things to say about it. Like, I've had specialty cocktails in Manhattan that cost three times as much and were not as good. Y'all are killing it here, Summit. I hope we meet again soon. Also also: really cool art. Someone has good taste.

I LOVE this place for food & cocktails. The drinks are amazing. Hands down the best spot to get a cocktail in Mt. Washington. The service is always top notch and the interior is decorated so nicely! It's very warm and cozy in there. The only downside is the limited seating. Keep your fingers crossed it's not super busy when you show up because, trust me, you do not want to miss out!

The Summit has hands down some of the best cocktails in the Pittsburgh area, and compared to other cocktail bars, they're reasonably priced. Their cocktail menu has a variety of cocktails ranging from the classics like a Negroni which they nail every time to more inventive drinks like the Sakura Fizz which was visibly beautiful and tasted just as great. The service is great, everyone is friendly and helpful with drink suggestions. The overall vibe is one of my favorites in Pittsburgh, especially in the summer time with the open windows. The Summit is a must-go cocktail spot and they have an amazing happy hour with $8 classic cocktails.

The cosmic gumbo cocktail was AMAZING!! I hope to see this cocktail and other milk washes become a staple on there menu in the future months. Service is always excellent too.

First of all let me say Bravo. This place is absolutely amazing, from the minute we walked in we felt very welcomed. This place isn't very big but I like that, the bartender initially helped us because the waitress was busy and I really appreciated that. Kudos to the bartenders as well for the drinks were magnificent and the wait was minimal for each one. Well done for the waitress as well because she did an amazing job. Finally let me talk about the food, ohhh the food...Absolutely amazing, we had the Mac n' cheese, whipped feta, and tacos. These were so good and we could not get enough. It's safe to say we'll be back again and if you haven't been I highly recommend it!

This is my favorite bar in Pittsburgh. It is located right in the heart out Mount Washington and is a great place for handcrafted cocktails, food and people watching. They always have a theme of different cocktails depending on the season so it is always exciting to try the new ones! On my most recent visit, I tried the BBQ which was a pineapple bourbon drink with the cutest little BBQ chip clipped on as a garnsih and an espresso cocktail. The BBQ was unique and fun and the espresso martini was one of the best I've had in the city. For appetizers, we got the cheese and charcuterie plate. They are super affordable and we were able to split them between our party of 4. For dinner, we got the Mac and cheese and the chicken sandwich. The star of the show was truly the mac and cheese - with 4 types of cheese and bread crumbs on top it was truly chefs kiss. We will be back soon when they release their next round of new cocktails and new menu items!

The summit is one of my go-to cocktail bars. The atmosphere feels like a cozy log cabin so it's perfect in winter but also beautiful when the open the windows for summer. I'm always in the mood for some good small bites when I drink and their menu has a great selection. Highly recommended the Mac & cheese or fries!

I have been here twice so once for drinks before dinner somewhere else and we loved the vibe here and the time they put into each cocktail, we entitled so that when we had to entertain family from out of town we picked here and once again great!!, eating here will be very soon

The summit is great for a cocktail bar. Cocktails are usually 9-13$ which isn't cheap, but they always deliver in quality and innovation. Food is surprisingly good if you are there while the kitchens open, small plates all around 10$. This is the place to get a couple quality drinks/ bites in before you go next door in any direction and get trashed.

One of my most favorite bars in Pittsburgh. Located within walking distance of the Monongahela Incline and the overlooks, The Summit is by far the best bar on Mount Washington. They have a great selection of creative cocktails and curated food. And some of the best beer available both local and international. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about their craft. And the atmosphere is super low key. Pro tip: they have an amazing selection of board and card games to grab abs play at your table while you are there.

I've been coming to this little spot for about 5 years now. I've got several coins from the bar staff. The food, absolutely delicious. The cocktails are the perfect and unique. We celebrated my coming nuptials right after the rehearsal dinner with my college friends at this place. I love it.

I'm obsessed with this place. My family and I frequent here and have never had a bad experience. It's a classic mt Washington building made super cute and cozy. The food is great when you're in need of a flavorful snack! Cannot say enough good things about their drinks! The SERVICE though, is by far the best part. JORDAN (along with everyone else who works here) is soo fabulous. She got to know my family super quick and will even have my moms drink ready as we wait for a table. She is the perfect woman for the service industry. She gets to know who she's serving and has a great memory. I can't say enough about her

This cocktail bar is always consistent and is absolutely making one of the best old fashions around. The atmosphere is always so lovely. The food is also really good! You can't go wrong with the Mac and cheese or frites!

I stopped in on a Saturday night and there were exactly 2 seats available to sit, which was all we needed. My sister was in town and was really hoping for an espresso martini. While it's not on the menu, the bartender was able to create something similar with cold brew coffee. It was excellent and even had a couple coffee beans as garnish! I had an old fashioned and was not disappointed either. Our waitress was absolutely excellent. She was so helpful and super friendly. Even though the place was packed, we were never waiting around for her. Inside, the windows were wide open and provided plenty of fresh evening air. Someone cleaned each table almost immediately after a group left. They were on it! This has been on my list of places to check out for a while. I'll definitely be back!

The only reason I say 4 out of 5 is because I didn't get to try the food, and I am looking forward to going back to change that. From the perspective of enjoying craft cocktails, this spot is extremely solid and innovative in what they share on the menu. I loved their Mezcal drink and highly recommend. Vibes are very industrial but lounge like so you can go on a date, stop in after work or spend time with friends here. All good choices. If you leave and walk a block toward Grandview Avenue you will get a great view of the city of Pittsburgh. Cheers

Cool little place on top of Mt Washington. Location was great. Cock tails were fantastic!

My daughter and I came here on a recent weekend night for some small plate bites and a few cocktails. The atmosphere is funky and cool with a great vibe. A dimly lit space with only a few tables gave it a very intimate feel. Luckily, there were seats open at the bar, so we bellied up and watched the "show" as it unfolded. Known for their craft cocktails, we each chose one of their signature drinks and then intently witnessed how reach one was put together. My daughter chose a sweeter version called the Leora and I had a more savory drink called the No Vacancy. Each was unique and great for sipping along with our meal. We decided to share two items and settled on the deviled eggs and the smoked gouda mac-n-cheese. The deviled eggs were tangy in taste and velvety smooth in texture. But the mac-n-cheese...ohhhhh, the mac-n-cheese...was like crack! The smokiness of the gouda and the small pasta held a maximum amount of cheesy sauce goodness. A crunchy layer of crushed bacon on top gave it just the right amount of bite and we were both in love with this dish! Between these two dishes, and a bourbon old fashioned thrown on the back end we were full to the brim. We had enjoyed great conversations, chill music, fantastic drinks and food...and were now ready to catch some zzzzz's. We will most certainly be back during another trip through The 'Burgh.

Love the summit!! The ambiance IS BEAUTIFUL! My only complaint is they are still closing soo early and the food menu was limited I would have given 5 stars otherwise. Kyle is a wonderful bartender. The prices of the food are very reasonable, and the food is still great. I send many many people who come into my business to the summit as much as I can because it's just the coolest place! Sorry for the 4stars....if they were open later hours I would make this my regular spot! This seems like more like a bar now than a restaurant, none the less a nice place to go.

We stumbled upon this place as our original destination was on a long wait and so glad we did! The service was friendly and the drinks yummy but these Brussels sprouts were amazing!

I love this place. Great atmosphere, service and cocktails. It is too loud for me but maybe because I am in my 50s. I always try to sit away from the speaker so I don't have to scream and yell "what??" every few minutes.

I love the Summit. It has a great atmosphere, the staff is friendly and they make great drinks. The menu isn't big, but what they fix is delicious, and they do update it each season.

Walking in the door we were warmly greeted and seated. The place is romantic, cozy and inviting. The craft beer list is on point!! We enjoyed fries with 4 dipping sauces and watching people play games from the Summits in house board game collection. Really really cool place :) You can trust me, I'm in the business ;D

I heart this place! We went for happy hour and it was amazing! There are huge open windows along the one wall so you it feels like you're outside when you're in here. It's a beautiful bar and the staff is so friendly. Our super awesome waitress turned me on to her favorite drinks - I loved them all and they were so good I can't remember any of the names of them! I'm sure any of their cocktails are awesome though. I also had the old fashioned and it was amazing! We only had small shareable plates while we were there waiting for friends but they were delicious too. Pretty sure they change the happy hour menu regularly so you're never bored. Will definitely be back -great bar, drinks and staff!

I live in Mt. Washington and The Summit is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. However, I would definitely recommend it as more of a cocktail bar than a restaurant. The food is only so-so. Its decent for some small bites bar snacks, but I would recommend this place for dinner. However, their cocktails are really well put together and delicious and they have a nice beer selection as well. I rarely make it in time for happy hour, but they also have good happy hour specials. They also have big bay windows that open up so its a really nice spot when the weather is nice and you kinda have a city view from certain angles. Overall, a great hangout spot to grab a drink with friends.