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This is a
directory of bars, taverns and restaurants (and some clubs) serving
beer, wine and spirits. Sorry if I
missed a few. This list does not include Station Square.
Although I have some notes and historical information this is not a
review. Bars
can serve from 7 am thru 2 pm but most open at 11 am.
The
Zip Code for the South Side is 15203 Station Square is 15219
South Side Bar Alerts Bar 1311 has taken
ownership to the Blue Iguana from what I hear. Café Allegro is
still being remodeled but should open this spring under new name. Duquesne Light
posted a notice on Brik (closed) that electricity was to be shut off. Signore Restaurant
has opened in the old Le Pommier location at 2104 E Carson.
Smoking Note Smoking is not
permitted in most indoor places and some public sidewalks in Allegheny
County due to the Commonwealth’s Clean Indoor Act of 2008. Under certain
conditions bars, but not restaurants, can be granted smoking status.
Some of them are noted below. Their food orders cannot be greater than
20% of their total sales. Restaurants that have a bar can apply but they
have more stringent rules. The bar is required to post a sign permitting
smoking and baring anyone under 21.
See the tavern
exemptions by county
for the latest updates
List of Bars, Taverns and More
Archie’s on Carson (Bar) 2328 E Carson St Phone: 412 481 0852,
Web:
www.myspace.com/archiesoncarson Formerly: the South
City Tavern. Archie is the new owner and was formerly a manager of
Matrix.
Baba D’s
(Middle Eastern bar-restaurant) 2126 E. Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 586 7677
They opened in late December 2008. This is a nice restaurant with a full
bar.
Back Room
(Bar) See Jack’s (Rose Bar) 1121 E Carson St
(river side) just west of South 12th St Phone 412 431 7484 Technically a part
of Jack’s but opens at 6 PM. Additional beers and pool.
The Bar at 2132
(Bar) 2132 E Carson St
(hill side) New as of early 2009
and was formerly Wild Bill’s Phone 412-488-3980,
Web
www.barsmart.com/2132/
They got a good opening review by the Pittsburgh Post.
Bar 11
(Bar)
Smoking permitted Bradish at South
11th St Bradish & South 11th
are one-way, come in from South 12th
They open latter in the day, as this is a bar for the night owls. This
was Bill’s Dream Bar back in the 70’s.
Bee Hive
(Coffee Shop with beer) 1327 E Carson Street
(river side) at South 14th Street Phone 412-488-4483,
Web:
http://www.beehivebuzz.com/index1.html
This is a coffee shop that also has beer, which is all I need to make
this entry.
Birmingham Bridge Tavern
(Bar & Restaurant) Smoking permitted
2901 Sarah Street
(river side) at South 29th Street (near the car wash) Phone 412 381 2739 Formerly the Forbes
Field Tavern They have a function
room upstairs and it’s good for bands.
Black & Gold Beer Warehouse
(Beer Distributor) 1000 Bradish St at
South 10th (Bradish is one way NOT from S 10th) Phone: 412 381 6300
An
old warehouse converted to a beer distributor. Bradish is one way from S
11th to S 12th Street. South 10th is
two-way. They do not yet have a website.
Blind Pig
(Hookah Bar) formerly: Hkan Hookah Bar & Lounge
2210 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 586 5936,
FACEBOOK,
Twitter
Blue Iguana
(Bar) 2019 E Carson St
(river side) between South 20th & South 21st Streets Web
http://www.blueiguanapgh.com
New owners took over and the new sign went up on Monday 23, May
2011. The place looks nice but I did not go in to see.
Blue Lou’s Bar & Grill
(Bar-Restaurant)
Smoking permitted
1510 E Carson Street
(hill side) between South 15th & South 16th Streets Phone 412 381 7675
New
owners took over in 2008 along with their sister bar Mario’s next door.
Brew House
(Not a brewery) Look for the really big clock. 2100 Mary Street This was the former
Duquesne Brewery but is now an art gallery and lofts. Web
http://sites.google.com/site/thebrewhouseassociation/
Brewski’s
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 801 E Carson St
(river side) at South 8th St across from the stadium Phone 412 481 9140
Brik Room
(Restaurant Bar) Closed
<> 1209 E Carson Street
(river side) between S 12th & S13th Streets
Formerly: Mantini’s
Café Allegro
(Restaurant) To become a new restaurant 51 South 12th St
(north of E Carson St) in Bedford Square (Market House area)
Work on the new interior is being undertaken as you read this. Should be
open this spring with a new name.
Carson City Saloon (Bar Restaurant)
Smoking permitted
1401 E Carson St
(river side) at S 14th St Phone 412 481 3203,
Web:
http://www.carsoncitysaloon.com
Carson Street Deli (Deli) 1507 E Carson St
(river side) between S 15th & S 16th Streets Phone, 412 381 5335,
Fax 412 381 5996
FACEBOOK Web
http://www.carsonstreetdeli.com/,
E-mail
eric@carsonstreetdeli.com
A
nice little deli that makes and promotes locally produced foods. They
have draft and bottled beer for in house or take out. Beer tastings and
promotions are featured at the deli weekly, but you would not get that
from their website. See their
Facebook
page more information on beer tastings and photos. A nice courtyard is
in the rear of the deli.
Casey’s Draft House (Bar)
Smoking permitted 1811 E Carson St
(river side) just east of South 18th St Phone 412 431 3595
FACEBOOK You wouldn’t know to
look at it but they have a huge Tequila selection. One of the best, I am
told. Ask about it when you go in. Nice beer selection as well.
Charlie Murdocks (nightclub) formerly Halo 1005 E Carson St
(river side)
Phone 412 431 7464,
Web
http://www.murdocksrocks.com/
A
dueling piano bar located in a former church.
Cheesecake Factory (Restaurant-Bar) 415 South 27th
Street at Cinema Dr (North off Carson
Street at S. 27th) South Side Works Next to the cinema
and sort of in front of Claddagh Phone 412-431-7800,
Web:
ww.cheesecakefactory.com/
now kaput Fear not for they
have low-carb cheesecake (Splenda)
for guys like me. The national website is
http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/#lobby
is good to locate all the factories in the US.
Claddagh Irish Pub (a cask-ale Restaurant-Bar) South Side
Works 407 Cinema Dr (North
off Carson Street at S. 27th) South Side Works Next to the cinema
and sort of behind the Cheesecake Factory Phone 412 381 4800,
Web:
www.claddaghirishpubs.com
Open 7 days at 1100.
The Guinness served here comes direct from Dublin and not Canada. Yes,
all Guinness in the States is brewed in Canada. All the Guinness in this
chain of pubs east of the Mississippi comes from Ireland. Outside
seating available.
Club Café
(Bar-Nightclub) 56 South 12th St
just below E Carson St (river side) next to Jack’s Phone 412 431 4950,
Phone 412 481 4633 (in book), Web:
http://www.clubcafelive.com
Cupak’s Café
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 48 South 27th & Jane
St (near Josephine Street) Phone 412 481 63262,
412 431 9433
Cupka’s Café 2 & WORK
Café (Bar) 2114 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 431 9691,
412 381 2857
They built a new addition at 2112 E Carson and the building sports the
name WORK.
Dee’s Café
(Bar-Restaurant)
Smoking permitted
1314 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 13th & South 14th Streets Phone 412 431 1314
or 412 481 4633; found two
Dish Osteria Bar (Restaurant-Bar) Formerly McCann’s. Look for the Leprechaun
128 South 17th St at
Sarah St (the upper, across from Larkin’s Way) Phone 412 390 2012
Web
www.dishosteria.com
Not you typical bar but a truly Italian restaurant doing fabulous
food going in to their 11th year. Their new website has some
nice history about
the building.
Distillery Room
(upstairs room) See Smokin’ Joe’s 2001 E Carson St
(river side) at South 20th St Phone 412 431 6757,
www.smoken-joessaloon.com
District 3
(Bar) 2009 E Carson St
(river side) between S 20th & S 21st Streets Phone 412 855 2104
Web
http://www.enterd3.com/
FACEBOOK Formerly: Town
Tavern
Open and serving.
Double Play Café (Bar) 2525 E Carson St
(river side)
Phone 412 481-7200
FACEBOOK The site:
www.doubleplaycafe.com is for
sale. Buy it, guys.
Doublewide Bar & Grill (Bar & Grill) 2339 East Carson
Street (river side)
Former car repair shop that looks like a car repair shop serving beer
and food. The décor is nice but the vinyl signs need to go. There is a
lot of outdoor seating, but not on the sidewalk. Excellent beer range
and good food. Outside seating available.
Down the Road Saloon (Bar) Formerly Dower’s 1000 Becks Run Road
up from E Carson St Way East of Hot
Metal Street (Hot Metal Bridge coming from Second Ave) Phone 412 431 2104 They have their own
parking lot. See
Specialty Group
for details as they are for sale.
1889 Café
(Café-Bar) 2017 E Carson St
(river side) between South 20th & South 21st Streets Phone 412 431 9290
Elixir Ultra Lounge (Bar & Lounge)
Smoking permitted
1500 E Carson St Phone 412 481 1811,
Web
www.elixirpgh.com/
Emiliano’s Mexican Bar & Grill
(Bar & Grill) 2557 E Carson St
(river side) at S 26th St Phone 412 381-2229
Web
www.emilianos.net
They opened in late summer of 2010 and are from the North Hills. The web
may still have the McIntyre Square location.
Excuses Bar & Grill
(Bar)
Smoking permitted and limited food service 2526 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 26th Phone 412 431 4090
Fat Heads South Shore Saloon
(a cask-ale Bar-Restaurant)
1805 E Carson St
(river side) just east of South 18th St Phone 412 431 7433,
Web:
http://www.fatheads.com/
FACEBOOK
Twitter Fat Heads was the
first bar in town, that I know, that sells drafts to go (64oz Growlers).
The bar has38 wall taps, 3 Belgians on a post and one beer engine. An
unknown customer invented a beer at this bar. It comes to you as a blend
of Rouge (William) Shakespeare Stout and Dead (Jerry Garcia) Guy Ale and
touches your lips as the Dead Poet. Could one of them be drinking at Fat
Heads? Beer Union is their bottle shop and gift shop located on the
second floor. Outside seating available; side yard.
Fat
Head's Cleveland is the operation in North Olmstead, Ohio (western edge
of Cleveland) going by the name Fat Head’s Brewery. Their beers are
always on tap (until we drink them dry). Thanks to brewer Mat Cole.
Fat
Head’s: first bar in Pittsburgh to serve draft hard cider from
Arsenal Cider House in Lawrenceville.
Finn McCool’s
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1501 E Carson St
(river side) at South 15th St Formerly the Tuscany
Coffee Shop This is interesting:
http://www.steelahs.com/id8.html
Folino’s
(Bar Restaurant) 1719 E Carson St
(river side) between S 17th & S 18th Streets Phone 412 488 8801,
Web:
http://www.eatatfolinos.com They are the owners
of Young’s Tavern, a good local from the good old days.
Frank Fuhrer
(Master Beer Distributor) 3100 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 488 8844,
Web:
http://www.fuhrerwholesale.com/
FACEBOOK Posted for reference
only. Hey, he’s been one of us for a long time. Outside seating
available.
Green Front Inn
(Bar) 2341 E Carson St
(river side) near South 24th St Phone 412 488 3140
Bar, Phone 412 481 0702 Restaurant Phone 412 488 3925
Fax for food orders Outside seating
available.
Hofbräuhaus
Restaurant & Brewpub 2705 South Water
Street (South Side Works) Phone: 412 224-2328 Web:
http://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com
FACEBOOK
Twitter This is the sister
to the one in Newport, Kentucky (same owner). The Pittsburgh Hofbrau
does a keg tapping on the first Wednesday of the month between 7 & 7:30
pm. The brewer,
Eckhard Kurbjuhn, is from Munich
and judging by the beers he does an excellent job. He is a start-up
brewer so he may be moving on someday. On deck is
assistant brewer Shawn Setzenfand who came in from
the Penn Brewery. Let’s hope Shawn take the top post if and when Mr.
Kurbjuhn leaves. Do a search for Eckhard Kurbjuhn at
http://www.post-gazette.com.
They serve beer by the
Litre and half litre. A litre is just over a US quart
pouring in at 33.76 ounces. Yes, they are heavy. A half litre (16.88
ounces) is just a tad larger that a US pint. Sample racks are also
available. Outside seating
available.
Hkan Hookah Bar & Lounge
(Hookah Bar) Soon to be the Blind Pig 2210 E Carson St
(hill side)
Hookah Bookah
(Hookah Bar)
Smoking permitted, of course
2506 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 307 5236
Web
www.HookahBookah.com
No one under 18
permitted per their window sign. They have another location in Indiana,
Pa. and the site
www.Hookah-Bookah.com
is their on-line store. NOTE: this
may not be a drinking bar. Look for updates.
Inn-Termission Lounge
(Bar)
Smoking permitted (Formerly the
Golubic Rock from 1963 phone book) 1908 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 19th & South 20th Streets Phone 412 381 3497,
FACEBOOK
J & J Importers Beer Distributors
(like I said) 2114 E Carson Street
(hill side)
It
was the former home of T & T Hardware. The space will provide for a
large distributorship but unless they do something in the rear of the
building there is no drive thru or off street parking. Let’s wait and
see. They are just getting renovations started as of May 2011 so look
for updates.
Jack’s
(Rose Bar) (Bar) See the Back Room
Smoking permitted
1121 E Carson St
(river side) at South 12th St Phone 412 431 3644,
Web:
www.jacksbarpittsburgh.com,
FACEBOOK
This bar is open all legal hours every day of the year. Yes, they do
have customers on Christmas morning. The bar was featured
in several major motion pictures. Flashdance (1983) with Jennifer Beals
had parts filmed here. Feds (1988) with Rebecca DeMornay had the front
of the bar painted black. In both movies the name of the bar was called
Mobray’s. Parts of the Ron Howard movie, Gung Ho (1986) was filmed
outside. Cast included Michael Keaton (born in Coraopolis, 1951), George
Wendt (Cheers) and Mimi Rogers.
Jaggerbush
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 133 South 23rd St on
Jane (river side) Phone 412 431 5244
FACEBOOK
Jekyl & Hyde (Bar) Next to the fire station
Smoking permitted
140 South 18th St at
Harcum Way Phone 412 488 0777
FACEBOOK
One
of Pittsburgh’s best bartenders works here, Carmella
Karwoski’s Tavern (Bar) 132 South 24th &
Jane St Phone 412 431 0160
Kopy’s
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 80 South 12th St
between E Carson St & Sarah St Built as the Hotel
Weilersbacher (my spell checker loves this). Formerly: Krom’s Bar.
Lava Lounge
(Bar) Formerly the Liberty Belle (featuring Franki Capri)
2204 E Carson St
(hill side) just east of South 22nd St Phone 412 431 5282
Web
www.lavaloungepgh.com
Le Brew House
(Bar-Restaurant) 2512 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone: 412-488-2223
Fax: 412-488-2232 Web:
http://www.lebrewhouse.com/
Formerly: the Mill Site Tavern. Le Brew is named after the owner’s
names. In a move not typical of Pittsburgh beer venues, they open at 8
in the morning. For the splendid renovation that they performed, they
kept the original bar.
Levelz
(Bar)
1825 E Carson
St (river side)
Formerly: South Side 86 and The Locker Room. South Side 86 was
Hines Ward’s bar until September 2010 when it was sold. Mew management
has taken over and it still looks to be a nice place to stop in for a
cold one.
The Library
(Restaurant) 2304 E Carson St
(hill side) just east of South 23rd St Phone 412 381 0517,
Fax 412 381 0518, Web
www.thelibrary-pgh.com Formerly, the Bridge
Local Bar + Kitchen (Restaurant) New
1515 E Carson St
(river side) Phone 412 431 1125,
Web
www.localpgh.com
Formerly: This was
the
Cockoo’s Nest
magic shop. Local buys local cheese from Turner Dairy Farm in
Monroeville and pierogies from Pierogies Plus in McKees Rocks.
Mallorca Restaurant (Restaurant-Bar) & Ibiza Tapas Bar (next door)
2228 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 23rd St Phone 412 488 1818
Mallorca, Phone 412 325 2277 Ibiza Web:
http://www.mallorcarestaurant.com/ They have their own
parking lot on the corner. Little brother Ibiza was opened in 2005
whereas big brother opened in 1991. The biggest complaint people have is
that they give too much good food. Dam them! Outside seating available;
side yard.
Margaritaville
(Bar-Restaurant) 2200 E Carson St
(hill side) at 22nd St Phone 412 431 2200 Phone 412 352 1527
FACEBOOK
Officially called Rizzo's Margaritaville
Mario’s
(Bar-Restaurant) see Blue Lou’s
1514 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 16th Street Phone 412 381 5610,
Web
www.mariospgh.com/
Twitter This was formerly a
man’s clothing store prior to the 80’s. It is under new ownership as of
2008.
McArdles Pub
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1600 Bingham St at
South 16th St (below Carson St) Phone 412 431 9358
FACEBOOK A neighborhood
tavern since before I was a kid.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
(Restaurant Bar) 2667 Sidney Street
in the South Side Works Phone: 412 432 3260 National web:
McCormick &
Schmick
Michael's Pizza
Bar And Restaurant
(Bar And Restaurant)
2612 Sarah Street
between S 26th and S27th Streets Phone 412 381 6102
Web
http://www.michaelspizzasouthside.com/
Nice local bar that’s been here forever. Outside seating available.
Mullen’s on Carson (Restaurant-Bar) (formerly JJ’s) formerly
Paparazzi 2100 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 21st St Phone 412 488 0800,
Web
http://mullensbarandgrill.com/pittsburgh/
Another location on the North Side (North Shore)
Nadine’s
(Bar & Restaurant) 19 South 27th St
(between E Carson & Sarah Street) Phone 412 481 1793,
Web
www.nadinesbar.com/
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1611 E Carson St
(river side) at S 17th Street Phone 412 381 6000,
www.eatnatkama.com The address is for
mailing. The entrance is at the corner of E Carson and South 17th.
Drivers beware; turning left off Carson (coming from S 10th)
is a no-no and can result in a moving violation.
Over the Bar
Bicycle Café (Bar) formerly Quagmire’s
2518 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412-381-3698,
Web
www.otbbicyclecafe.com/
FACEBOOK
Twitter
A pedal-powered bike-bar serving craft beer on tap.
Outside seating available.
PAC Club of Western Pennsylvania
(Club) New
2214 E Carson St
(hill side) Undergoing
construction in July 2010. The have a club license. Formerly St Elmo's
Books & Music. The liquor license was transferred from the White Eagle
Lodge (http://www.myspace.com/whiteeagle),
Freyburg St. This is an interesting
FACEBOOK
page for all you hockey fans.
Patio 10
(Restaurant) 20 S 10th Street at
Muriel Street at the foot of the South 10th Street Bridge Phone 412 904 2898
Web
http://www.patio10pgh.comm
does not exist. Why? Located in the
Holiday Inn Express building and opening where Amalfi on Tenth used to
be. Patio 10 opens daily at 7 for breakfast. Outside seating available;
enclosed yard.
Pi Coal Fired Pizza (Restaurant & bar) New in late 2010 1707 E Carson St
(river side) between South 17th & South 18th Streets Phone 412 431 5095,
Web
http://picoalfired.com/
A
41-foot bar provides ample room for specialty drinks, none of which are
beer. Hey, I ’m a beer guy. Still, this is an elegant place for an
elegant coal fired Neapolitan pi.
Piper’s Pub
(a real cask-ale Bar-Restaurant)
1828 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 18th & South 19th Streets Phone 412 381 3977,
Web
www.piperspub.com,
FACEBOOK,
Twitter A very fine pub
filled with expatriates watching football on a Saturday morning. They do
a nice Sunday brunch and one never knows when a piper may march in.
Cheers, to Chad and Josh who have worked here since the opening day. The
pub had three beer engines installed in May 2008. As this is a real
Scottish bar one can find pretty much every Scotch know to man here.
Formerly: the Carson Street Chop House.
Pittsburgh Steak Company
(Restaurant-Bar) 1924 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 19th & South 20th Streets Phone 412 381 5505,
Web:
http://www.pghsteak.com/,
FACEBOOK First restaurant in
the South Side to have a Rolls Royce parked out front.
Primanti
Brothers Restaurant & Cigar Bar (As it says)
Smoking permitted
See Blues Café,
above 1832 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 19th St Phone 412 431 7080
They became
Primanti Brothers Restaurant & Cigar Bar in late 2008
and may be advertizing using the new name. Yes, they received a smoking
exemption. The restaurant is on South 19th Street and is
independent.
Pregame
(Bar) formerly Fix’s 1501 Sarah St (Do
not park in the funeral home’s lot) Web:
http://www.pregamesouthside.com/
This may be going
under the name South Side Pregame and is open as of January 2010.
Red & Irene’s Tavern
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 136 South 29th St at
Jane St Phone 412 431 9424
Rex Theater
(show theater) 1602 E Carson St
(hill side) Phone 412 381 6811
Web
http://www.rextheatre.com/
A theater for shows
and music and they have a bar: A theater for shows and music and they
have a bar:
cash only per their Facebook page.
Riva’s Nicaraguan Restaurant
(Restaurant) appears to be closed 601 E Carson Street
(entrance at 605 E Carson St) Phone 412 481 8585
Web
http://www.rivasrestaurante.com/
Ruggers Pub
(Bar) formerly Clair’s Tavern
Smoking permitted
40 South 22nd St at
Wharton St Phone 412 381 1330 Pittsburgh Rugby
club
www.pghrugby.com,
FACEBOOK
Rumshakers
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1223 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 13th Street Phone 412 431 5910
Web
www.rumshakers-pgh.com The state’s list of
smoking permitted bars has Café Au Lait listed here, which was the
former coffee shop.
S Bar
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1713 E Carson St
between S 17th & S 18th St (river side) Phone 412 481 7227,
412 481 1404 Fax, Web
www.sbarpgh.com This is a nice bar
in the late afternoon (4 pm daily) and early evening. It gets packed
late at night. The rest rooms are all stainless steel. The state’s list
of smoking permitted bar has this listed as Bar 1713 LLC. The bar is
expanding so look for more room soon.
Saint James Place (Bar)
Smoking permitted 153 South 18th
Street at Mary Street Phone 412 431 3222,
Web
www.stjamesplacetavern.com/ This is a fine Irish
bar with a nice art-deco appearance. Formerly: Jack’s Bar, but not the
Jack’s on Carson St and then Bar South Side. The fire station is right
across the street so don’t get alarmed when you see the flashing red
lights.
17 Street Café
(Café-Bar) Formerly Bendick’s Bar
75 South 17th St at
Wrights Way (and Bingham St) Phone 412 381 4566
Web
www.17thstreetcafe.com
Signore
(Restaurant) E Carson St (hill
side)
Smiling Moose
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1306 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 13th & South 14th St Phone 412 431 4668,
Web
www.smiling-moose.com,
Twitter
Formerly: the Silver Dollar. Good for bands.
Smokin’ Joe’s
(Bar with upstairs function room)
Smoking may have been suspended See the Distillery
Room 2001 East Carson St
(river side) at South 20th St Phone 412 431 6757,
Web http://http://www.smokinjoessaloon.com/ Teitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/TheSmilingMoose
They sport many taps
and you will find a lot of bottled brews. Formerly the Lewis Hotel. They
have a very impressive bottle selection. A beer engine serves cask ale
but service may be sporadic. They have a smoking exemption but they may
have good back to doing food service.
South Side Beer Distributor
(As it says) 74 South 20th St
just below E Carson St (river side) Phone 412 481 2337 This distributor has
been here for eons. They are small but have a nice range of imports and
US micro’s.
Stagioni
(Restaurant)
2104 E Carson
St (hill side)
Phone 412 586
4738
This is a new location with a new phone number. They opened in
late February 2012. Also new to their location is a liquor license. This
was formerly Le Pommier.
Steel City
Mongolian Grill
(Restaurant)
A franchisee of
bd’s Mongolian Grill
29 South 27th
St (South Side Works)
Formerly: Ann
Taylor Loft
1311 Bar
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 1311 E Carson St
(river side) Phone 412 488 1311
Web
www.1311carson.com
They have (at times) a nice window display, which features craft beer.
Tad’s on East Carson (Bar) Formerly Barry’s Pub 1109 E Carson St
(river side) between South 11th & South 12th Streets Phone 412 481 3480
Web
http://tadsoneastcarson.com/
Became Tad’s in of June 2009. I walked passed on 19 June 2011 and
noticed that they are enforcing a dress code.
Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill
(Coming but maybe not in my life time)
A
press report on August 19, 2009 announced the coming of this restaurant
to the South Side Works. Plans are to have it built on the riverfront
just west of the Hofbrauhaus. A hotel just east of the HB with 125 rooms
are planed by the South Side Works developer A 130 apartments are planed
behind the REI store so things may get tight on this end of the South
Side. However, at posting time there are news reports that this project
may never happen.
Tiki Lounge
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 2003 E Carson St
(river side) off South 20th St Phone 412 381 TIKI
(8454)
http://www.tikilounge.biz/main.html
UUBU6
(Restaurant – Bar) 178 Pius Street off
South 18th Street (on the Slopes) Phone 412 381-7695
Web
www.uubu6.com
They are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm. Street parking
may be tight but they have a parking lot on South 18th Street
at Mission Street. Do a Google map search and you will see that it is
near the restaurant. Please note that Pius Street id one-way from S 18th
St to Brosville/S 12th Street
Villa Southside
(Lounge) 1831 East Carson
Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203 Phone 412 431 3535,
Web:
http://www.villasouthside.com/
Grand Opening:
January 29, 2010 Formerly
Bruschetta's
Walker’s Pub
(Bar) formerly Muffy’s
Smoking
permitted 2024 Sarah St near
South 21st St Phone 412 431 2040
White Eagle Inn
(Bar)
Smoking permitted 2300 E Carson St
(hill side) at South 23rd St
Wine Loft
(Wine-Bar) 1227 Tunnel Blvd South Side Works Phone: 412 586 5335,
Web
http://www.thewineloftpittsburgh.net
with music. Opened in November
25, 2008 with a focus on hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and of course,
wine. An elegant looking place and just out of the way to make it feel
exclusive. It is somewhat a smart dress place so leave the track outfit
at home.
Yo Rita
(Bar) 1120 E Carson St
(hill side) just west of South 12th St Phone 412 904 3557
Web
http://www.yoritasouthside.com/
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Opened on December 1, 2008. It was formerly the Iguana Grill.
Z Lounge
(Bar) Formerly Zythos 2108 E Carson St
(hill side) between South 21st & South 22nd Streets Phone 412 481 2234
Web
http://www.zloungepgh.com/zlounge/martini_time.html South Side Works
information is just a tad further below.
South Side Links South Side
www.southsidepgh.com South Side Camber of
Commerce
www.southsidepittsburgh.com South Side Bar &
Restaurant Association
www.southsidepittsburgh.com/ssbra.asp South Side
Local Development Co. South Side
Slopes
Not a SS link
but may be of interest:
http://www.achd.net/food/newfood.html.
Allegheny County Health Department new food establishments: openings by
month.
Parking Note Parking on the South
Side could be tight. Meters on the streets are not enforced after 6PM
(until January 1, 2012) but the metered lots are enforced 24/7 by the
Parking Authority. Don’t expect free off-street parking, as non-metered
lots are private. The spots and garages at the South Side Works are much
the same.
Parking Lots on the South Side There are five
Pittsburgh Parking Authority
lots on the South Side. They have meters or a pay box but and operate 24
hours a day. Enforcement officers can come at any time. Street parking
is either free of metered but the meters are free after 6 PM. Here are the
locations of the pay lots: Lot 1: Corner of
South 18th & E Carson Streets Lot 2: Corner of
South 18th Street & Sidney Street (one block down) Lot 3: E Carson St
between South 12th & South 13th Streets Lot 4: E Carson
Street between South 19th & South 20th Street Lot 5: Corner of
Sidney St at South 20th Street
Bank ATM Locations on the South Side
Citizens Bank
inside the Giant Eagle at Wharton Square at South 20th & Wharton Street
(store hours only) and at 2800 E. Carson Street (river side).
Dollar Bank at 1712 E Carson
St between South 17th & South 18th Streets (24hrs). First National Bank,
formerly the Iron & Glass Bank on E Carson St between South 11th & South
12th Streets (24hrs) in the parking lot.
PNC Bank
at E Carson & South 18th Street (24hrs) inside and outside. Use your
debit card to gain entry after hours. PNC Bank located at
S. 26th & Carson. PNC Bank ATM inside
the CoGo’s at South 10th & E Carson Streets (24hrs).
Riverset
Credit Union at South 10th & Bingham St I cannot guarantee
that these will not change at any time. Many places have private ATM’s
but I do not list those.
The South Side Works
www.southsideworks.com This is a new
development that replaced the former Jones and Laughlin Steel Company.
Here, one can find Claddagh Irish Pub, the Cheese Cake Factory and the
Hofbräuhaus. There are several pay parking garages (not listed above)
and several banks with outdoor ATM’s (not listed above). Despite what
the SSW website tells you it is not in the heart of the South Side. One
nice place I like is Joseph Beth Bookseller
http://www.southsideworks.com/Joseph-Beth.htm.
They have a great travel section.
Beer Notes The pull-tab on a
can of beer was developed by Alcoa Aluminum and first used by Pittsburgh
Brewing Co. now
www.ironcitybrewingcompany.com
(Iron City beer) in 1962. These two companies also came out with the
first Aluminum bottle. For more fun fact of Pittsburgh, see
www.pittsburgh.about.com/cs/movies/a/filmed.htm.
The Keystone
Brewery operated 33rd & E Carson Street. It became a part of
Pittsburgh Brewing and the land now supports the FBI building. © 2003-2012 Edward
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