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Our Favorite Happy Hour Deals in Pittsburgh

Whether you’re catching up with friends or family, looking for something fun to do on vacation, or just unwinding after a long day of work, knowing where the best happy hour in town is is an absolute must. Great food and drink specials are key ingredients to a fun evening.

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Pittsburgh is a city with tons of history and personality, and it’s a city that definitely knows how to have fun. When it comes to happy hour in Pittsburgh, diners have no shortage of options of places to go in gorgeous settings.

From steak to sushi and everything in between, Pittsburgh has it all. And no matter if you’re looking for bourbon, tequila, or just a beer, chances are that there’s a Pittsburgh happy hour and a drink special with your name on it.

This simple guide will show you the best places to check out all over the city.


Revel

Street Level, 242 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 281-1134
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Revel
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Our first stop is at Revel, located on Forbes Avenue, just steps away from Market Square. This hip restaurant offers casual American dining and classic handcrafted cocktails. Guests can sit outside when the weather allows and enjoy live music every Friday.

Revel’s happy hour is from 4:30-6:30 every evening, Monday through Friday. The restaurant offers a rotating menu of $6 selections, so you’ll have the chance for a new deal every night. Highlights include the OCD Smokey, a bourbon cocktail made with maple, rosemary, and citrus, as well as the Honeydew Mojito, with coconut rum, mint, and palm sugar.


City Works – Pittsburgh

2 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 448-2900
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City Works - Pittsburgh
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If you love craft beer and sports, you’ll love City Works Eatery and Pour House. Located at PPG Place, City Works offers a beer list of more than 90 local and global favorites, along with a friendly, energetic atmosphere.

Happy hour at City Works is Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm. You can get $2 off all local drafts, hard seltzers, and wine glasses. Pair that deal with half-priced Bar Bites for a great way to spend the evening. The Pretzel Bites come with a dreamy IPA cheese sauce, and the Kung Pao Cauliflower offers a spicy and delicious snack for vegetarians.


McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks

301 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 201-6992
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
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McCormick & Schmick’s, located on Fifth Avenue at beautiful Piatt Place, gives guests a luxurious experience focusing on steak and seafood, as well as the freshest food that Pittsburgh-area farms and providers have to offer.

This high-scale chain’s happy hour has been rated #1 in the United States by USA Today. To experience for yourself, visit between 3:30-6:30 pm Monday-Friday. Drink specials include discounted cocktails like the Ruby Thyme and the Cherry Mule, as well as draft beers and glasses of wine. Diners can also enjoy some cheap bites like the $6 Crispy Baja Fish Tacos and $10 Shrimp Cocktail.

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The Yard

100 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 291-8182
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The Yard
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The Yard is a Pittsburgh staple, with locations in Market Square, Shadyside, The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, and North Fayette-Robinson. No matter which location you choose, you’ll find a unique gastropub experience, a great selection of craft beers, and yummy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.

All locations offer happy hours Monday-Friday, but the hours vary, so check ahead. Each location offers discounted draft beer, glasses of wine, and rotating drink specials, as well as discounted appetizers. Wings are sold by the pound and offered with either a dry jerk rub or one of five sauces, including mild buffalo and hot honey.


Tequila Cowboy

380 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 930-0895
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Next, take a trip to the North Shore to visit Tequila Cowboy on North Shore Drive. This festive spot has live country music, a karaoke bar with over 250,000 available songs, and the North Shore’s only mechanical bull if you’re feeling brave!

Happy Hour is on Thursdays from 5-7 pm and Fridays from 4-7 pm. Drink specials include discounts on beer, cocktails, and wine, as well as a $7 Music City Jumbo Margarita. $5 appetizers include fantastic Tequila Cowboy Nachos as well as your choice of carnitas, chicken, or fish tacos. Happy Hour also includes free mechanical bull rides.


The Warren Bar & Burrow

245 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 201-5888
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The Warren Bar & Burrow
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The Warren, located downtown on 7th Street, is a fixture on the Pittsburgh bar scene. It has the cozy feel of a speakeasy, except this speakeasy couples handmade cocktails with made-to-order sushi from their neighbors at Penn Avenue Fish Company. A well-stocked bottle shop is right next to the dining room if you want to continue happy hour at your home.

The Warren opens at 5 pm on Monday-Fridays and offers a wide variety of $5 draft beers and $10 cocktails. Be sure to call the restaurant to check on what their exact daily specials are.


Olive Or Twist

140 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 255-0525

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Ideal for anyone headed into Pittsburgh to see the Steelers or Pirates, Olive or Twist is a martini bar located in the Cultural District on 6th Street. This modern gem also offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a scratch kitchen to meet all your happy hour desires.

Olive or Twist currently opens at 4 pm Thursday-Sunday and offers $1 off draft beer, $2 off specialty martinis, $4 chardonnay or cabernet, and half-off appetizers such as buffalo chicken spread or truffle fries. Call ahead or check their website to confirm what the daily specials are.


STACK’D

5741 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: (412) 204-7023
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STACK’D
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STACK’D specializes in completely customizable burgers and craft beer. With more than 50 possible toppings, the possibilities are nearly endless. Locations in Wexford, Oakland, Shadyside, and Hampton make sure that you’re never far away from the burger of your dreams.

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All four locations offer happy hour from Monday to Friday, but hours and offerings vary by location, so check their website before visiting. All locations offer half-off apps, so check out the Hot Pepper Hummus, which comes with naan and fresh vegetables, and the Fried Pickles, which come out hot, crispy, and with a side of ranch dressing.


Kelly’s Bar & Lounge

6012 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: (412) 363-6012
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Kelly's Bar & Lounge
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Our next stop, Kelly’s Bar & Lounge, is located on Centre Avenue in the East Liberty neighborhood. Kelly’s is known for a welcoming neighborhood feel combined with original craft cocktails and a wide variety of delicious snacks.

Happy hour at Kelly’s is every weekday from 5-7 pm. Guests can enjoy $2 off all draft beers and appetizers, as well as a rotating $5 daily cocktail. Cocktail lovers will want to try out the classic Negroni or the Firefly, with vodka, grapefruit juice, and grenadine. Favorite menu items here include Kelly’s famous mac-n-cheese, as well as their pierogies with onions.


Bridges & Bourbon

930 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 586-4287
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The Bridges & Bourbon
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Bridges & Bourbon, centrally located on Penn Street, offers a sleek and modern dining and drinking experience. If you’re looking for a happy hour hangout where the food and drink are as enjoyable to look at as they are to drink, this is your spot.

Happy hour here is Monday-Friday from 4-6:30p. Drink specials include an $8 signature old-fashioned, $6 Tito’s vodka cocktails, $10 classic cocktails, and $8 chardonnay, pinot grigio, and cabernet. You can also get $3 marinated olives, smoked almonds, or taters, or go all out and get a full charcuterie for $15.


Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh

125 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 866-4695
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Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh
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Howl at the Moon, located on 7th Street, is a loud and enjoyable spot known for its live music. Cover bands playing classic party songs will have you and your friends dancing away. Call ahead for their daily drink specials, but you can enter online or use your entry wristband for a chance to win a happy hour party for you and your friends. So, if you’re there once, you might win a free party!

The menu includes cocktails, shots, and beers, but their calling card is a shareable 86-ounce bucket for when your happy hour needs to get extra happy.


Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room and Bottle Shop

1820, 530 William Penn Pl #2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 904-4224
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Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room and Bottle Shop
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For a true made-in-Pittsburgh experience, head over to Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room and Bottle Shop. This local distillery offers three locations throughout the city where visitors can get amazing hand-crafted cocktails made with Wigle’s spirits, as well as beer and cider. 

Check ahead to check on happy hour and drink specials. All locations have bottle shops so you can bring some spirits home. The distillery itself, located in the Strip District on Smallman Street, offers Saturday tours as well as a kitchen offering up treats like the Pulled Pork Chips, house-fried chips covered in pulled pork, aged cheddar, and ranch.

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Eleven

1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 201-5656
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The Eleven
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If you’re anywhere near Smallman Street, you’ll want to check out Eleven Contemporary Kitchen. This refurbished warehouse gives a taste of old-school Pittsburgh with an elegant and seasonal menu. Guests rave about the massive wine selection and high-end food selections.

Be sure to check ahead with the restaurant for daily happy hour and drink specials, but Eleven usually offers discounted top-shelf martinis and food items. If you have a chance, check out some of their expansive cheese selection or raw bar items, such as Raspberry Point Oysters. These come with a mignonette and housemade hot sauce.


Federal Galley

200 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Federal Galley
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Federal Galley doesn’t offer one happy hour option—it offers four. Sitting on Children’s Way, just minutes from PNC Park and Heinz Field, this dining hall offers four different kitchens that rotate among Pittsburgh’s aspiring chefs. Every time you visit will be a different experience!

Happy hour is Tuesday-Friday, from 4:30-6:30 pm. All kitchens share a bar and, for happy hour, all beer, wine, and cocktails are half-off. You’ll have to check ahead of time for food options, but definitely try a house-created cocktail like the Gin Zeppelin, a refreshing mix of gin, cucumber, honey, and lemon.


Gandy Dancer Saloon

100 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 261-1717
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Gandy Dancer Saloon
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Gandy Dancer Saloon is located at the Grand Concourse on West Station Square Drive. The building is a complete restoration of one the 1901 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, and the mahogany, brass, and marble surroundings are a terrific way to appreciate Pittsburgh’s rich history.

Happy hour here is from 4-6:30 pm Monday-Friday with discounts on draft beer, glasses of wine, cocktails, and martinis. Appetizers are also available from $7, including oysters from Gandy Dancer’s famous raw bar. Other can’t-miss selections include a half-pound cheeseburger and island fish tacos, each available for $9.


The Urban Tap

1209 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 586-7499
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The Urban Tap
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With over 140 draft beers available, The Urban Tap represents the best of Pittsburgh’s gastropub scene. There are two locations, one in Southside on East Carson Street and the other in Shadyside on South Highland Avenue. Each offers tasty, modern American fare to pair with your drink.

Happy hour is Monday-Friday from 4-6:30p with drink specials including $5 cocktails, $2 off wine, and half-price draft beers. You can also get $2 off shareables. Check out the decadent short rib poutine, complete with a sunny side egg, or the orange miso poke with miso-sesame aioli and crisp wontons.


Bier’s Pub & War Streets Brewery

900 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: (412) 224-2163
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Bier's Pub & War Streets Brewery
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When you’re on Western Avenue, Bier’s Pub & War Streets Brewery is a great happy hour stop. This bustling but cozy pub doesn’t just offer cocktails and bar food; it houses War Streets Brewery in the basement! You’ll only find War Streets on tap here, and you can buy bottles to bring home as well.

Visit on Thursday or Friday between 4-6 pm for happy hour. Drink specials are $2 off draft beer, $4 sangria, and half-off house wines. You can also get half-off appetizers. You’ll love the sriracha deviled eggs, the baked brie, and the smoked salmon!

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Written by Brian Nagele

Brian attended West Virginia University, then started his career in the IT industry before following his passion for marketing and hospitality. He has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and bar industry.

As a former restaurant owner, he knows about running a food business and loves to eat and enjoy cocktails on a regular basis. He constantly travels to new cities tasting and reviewing the most popular spots.

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