The best bars & nightlife in Penn Hills

25 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Loungey strip-mall venue for pizza, pasta & subs, plus flat-screen TVs for watching sports.

4512 Broadway Blvd (Monroeville)

Loungey strip-mall venue for pizza, pasta & subs, plus flat-screen TVs for watching sports.

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Comfy restaurant with a patio featuring Italian family recipes & wood-fired, Neopolitan pies.

4430 William Penn Hwy (Murrysville)

Comfy restaurant with a patio featuring Italian family recipes & wood-fired, Neopolitan pies.

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The Coxcomb

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Family-run venue for pizzas, sandwiches, wings and burgers plus beer and cocktails.

5060 William Penn Hwy (Monroeville)

Family-run venue for pizzas, sandwiches, wings and burgers plus beer and cocktails.

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Italian comfort foods, including the housemade Italian beef, served in a casual restaurant with live entertainment.

28 Braddock Ave (Braddock)

Italian comfort foods, including the housemade Italian beef, served in a casual restaurant with live entertainment.

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Industrial brewery taproom pouring craft beers in inviting digs with a view of the production area.

1025 Main St (Pittsburgh)

Industrial brewery taproom pouring craft beers in inviting digs with a view of the production area.

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Hearty bar bites, ales & an extensive cocktail list in a hip hub with a patio & happy-hour specials.

6012 Centre Ave (Pittsburgh)

Hearty bar bites, ales & an extensive cocktail list in a hip hub with a patio & happy-hour specials.

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Le Mardi Gras

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Moody, old-school lounge, open since 1954, featuring cozy booths, a jukebox & classic cocktails.

731 Copeland St (Pittsburgh)

Moody, old-school lounge, open since 1954, featuring cozy booths, a jukebox & classic cocktails.

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Craft brewery with a patio & an in-house pizza kitchen, plus a variety of beer, cider & soda pop.

147 Julius St (Pittsburgh)

Craft brewery with a patio & an in-house pizza kitchen, plus a variety of beer, cider & soda pop.

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Relaxed choice with an oak bar & warm atmosphere for American fare, cocktails & a variety of wine.

939 3rd St (Oakmont)

Relaxed choice with an oak bar & warm atmosphere for American fare, cocktails & a variety of wine.

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Lorelei

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Relaxed eatery serving German-style beers and cocktails, plus wood-fired pizza.

124 S Highland Ave (Pittsburgh)

Relaxed eatery serving German-style beers and cocktails, plus wood-fired pizza.

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Roman Bistro

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Pizza, pasta & sandwiches with a lunch buffet option plus a shop selling cigars & bottles of beer.

2104 Ardmore Blvd (Pittsburgh)

Pizza, pasta & sandwiches with a lunch buffet option plus a shop selling cigars & bottles of beer.

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Casual spot featuring stuffed mushrooms, pizza, burgers and wings, plus beer and cocktails.

100 Boyce Park Dr (Pittsburgh)

Casual spot featuring stuffed mushrooms, pizza, burgers and wings, plus beer and cocktails.

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When the craving hits this week for familiar flavors done right, Meat & Potatoes delivers with satiating American classics and cocktails…

649 Penn Ave (Pittsburgh) · ✓ checked Jul 29

When the craving hits this week for familiar flavors done right, Meat & Potatoes delivers with satiating American classics and cocktails that honor the originals. It’s the spot for a cozy, grown-up dinner that still feels like a hug, no fuss, just serious flavor.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Hip, unpretentious bar featuring wines, craft beer, cocktails & cheese platters, plus kitschy art.

5326 Butler St (Pittsburgh)

Hip, unpretentious bar featuring wines, craft beer, cocktails & cheese platters, plus kitschy art.

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Casual bar at Siena at St. Clair featuring a wide range of wines by the bottle and glass, plus small plates.

100 Siena Dr #135 (Upper St Clair)

Casual bar at Siena at St. Clair featuring a wide range of wines by the bottle and glass, plus small plates.

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Bar Marco

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Intimate, minimalist wine bar with a winning menu, vino list, creative cocktails & weekend brunch.

2216 Penn Ave (Pittsburgh)

Intimate, minimalist wine bar with a winning menu, vino list, creative cocktails & weekend brunch.

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Neighborhood standby offering a large selection of beer, bar snacks & upscale entrees.

3225 Babcock Blvd (Pittsburgh)

Neighborhood standby offering a large selection of beer, bar snacks & upscale entrees.

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The Commoner

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The Commoner turns classic comforts into seasonal standouts, then keeps the vibes going with local beers, craft spirits, and a rooftop…

620 William Penn Pl (Pittsburgh) · ✓ checked Aug 6

The Commoner turns classic comforts into seasonal standouts, then keeps the vibes going with local beers, craft spirits, and a rooftop Biergarten when it’s open. Industrial-inspired and unpretentious in downtown Pittsburgh, it’s a solid pick for catching up, date nights, or just treating yourself.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Archie's

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Unfussy sports bar featuring wings & other bites, plus beer specials & game viewing in modest digs.

2328 E Carson St (Pittsburgh)

Unfussy sports bar featuring wings & other bites, plus beer specials & game viewing in modest digs.

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Laid-back sports bar with a heated outdoor space offering typical pub grub & draft beer.

3810 Butler St (Pittsburgh)

Laid-back sports bar with a heated outdoor space offering typical pub grub & draft beer.

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Sports bar featuring jumbo screens and local craft brews.

261 North Shore Drive Ste 3 (Pittsburgh)

Sports bar featuring jumbo screens and local craft brews.

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Homey, family-run space serving its own ciders, plus wine, mead, beer and snacks.

300 39th St (Pittsburgh)

Homey, family-run space serving its own ciders, plus wine, mead, beer and snacks.

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Relaxed winery, complete with a stage, that provides wine flights, pizza and board games.Friendly staff, live music and karaoke round it…

210 E 7th Ave (Homestead)

Friendly staff, live music and karaoke round it out.

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Intimate venue in the Strip District Terminal featuring live music, a full bar, and dining.

1627 Smallman St (Pittsburgh)

Intimate venue in the Strip District Terminal featuring live music, a full bar, and dining.

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Relaxed, warm eatery specializing in Spanish small plates and vino.

922 Penn Ave (Pittsburgh)

Relaxed, warm eatery specializing in Spanish small plates and vino.

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