Meat and Potatoes is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

1. Meat and Potatoes

9.2
649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Gastropub · Cultural District · 203 tips and reviews

Victoria V.Victoria Vercellotti: On Saturdays and Sundays, the Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar is a brunch addition to die for! Get the drink AND the fun of crafting your own hangover cocktail for just $5!! I chose tequila. ;)

Tony B.Tony Berkman: Bloody Mary bar to die for!

Rachel L.Rachel L: Loved this meal. Delicious cocktails, bone marrow, tartare, poutine, wagyu, and hot chicken sandwich. Cant wait to go back

Acacia is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

2. Acacia

8.9
2108 E Carson St (S 21st St), Pittsburgh, PA
Speakeasy · Southside Flats · 21 tips and reviews

Max S.Max Stein: This place has the most epic bourbon list I've ever seen! If you're a serious bourbon fan, this is paradise. Their cocktails are fantastic as well - Cheers

Scott D.Scott Dunlap: One of my favorite drink spots in Pittsburgh. Classic prohibition-era cocktails, creative new ones, all in a quiet wood and brick room filled with jazz. Great for friends, dates, or chillin'.

Justin L.Justin Locke: Fantastic speakeasy with an amazing staff! Must try

Bar Marco is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

3. Bar Marco

8.5
2216 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Cocktail Bar · Strip District · 38 tips and reviews

Suri R.Suri R: Loved the guv'nuh brunch cocktail. Sweet space, too.

Jono M.Jono Matusky: All the cocktails are fantastic. Great food for dinner, or a late night snack.

Michael S.Michael Siegel: Amazing and friendly staff. Top notch cocktails & eclectic wine list. Burger holds it's own against just about anywhere. If you want to splurge enjoy the Wine Room for the meal of a lifetime!

Butcher and the Rye is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

4. Butcher and the Rye

8.8
212 6th St (between Penn & Liberty), Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Cultural District · 66 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Peter: One of my favorite places. Great dinner spot. Game and hunting influenced. Great cocktails.

Michael J.Michael Jones: Great spot for a date, fun ambiance and decor. We loved the focaccia bread, pig candy, the pappardelle, and wagyu flank steak. Highly recommend the old man winter cocktail if you like Rye Whiskey.

rae s.rae stewart: Amazing whiskey collection and cocktails. Pig candy, dirty pasta and wings were all amazing.

Soba is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

5. Soba

8.5
5847 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Asian Restaurant · Shadyside · 55 tips and reviews

Melinda K.Melinda Krueger: I got the expresso martini. It was a bit pricey, but sooo worth it! One of the best martinis I've had.

Jenn H.Jenn H: Totally agree that reds vodka martini is divine and the Bangkok tea really great too!

Laura H.Laura Hutchison: The French martini is great. And the bartenders know what they're doing. Great place to relax and have a few nice cocktails.

Eleven is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

6. Eleven

8.6
1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Strip District · 82 tips and reviews

Brenda K.Brenda Karanja: Amazing brunch def try the crispy brussel sprouts and blood orange mimosas

WyngspanWyngspan: We love the atmosphere here as well as the top shelf martinis! Did you enjoy your visit? Make sure to let people know on Wyngspan! Read more.

Hilary M.Hilary M: The cocktails are amazingly delicious! The Oak-Aged Tequila Manhattan (shown here) was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. They have great happy hour specials as well.

Butterjoint is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

7. Butterjoint

8.8
214 N Craig St (at Bayard St), Pittsburgh, PA
Cocktail Bar · North Oakland · 30 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bertelsen: Best cocktails in Oakland. Formerly known as Legume's bar.

Carol O.Carol O: Absolutely divine. Small and friendly with excellent food and service. Try the Allegheny cocktail.... Bourbon, only better.

Liz L.Liz Lang: Great craft cocktails. Get "mercy of the bartender" for a surprise classic cocktail of the bartender's choice.

Olive or Twist is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

8. Olive or Twist

7.3
140 6th St (at Penn Ave), Pittsburgh, PA
Cocktail Bar · Cultural District · 47 tips and reviews

Shane C.Shane Culgan: Key Lime Pie, Orange Dreamsicle, and Vesper Martinis are awesome.

Ravikiran R.Ravikiran Rajagopal: Lemon grass and nuts and berries martinis are awesome.

Ian S.Ian Sweeney: Amazing nachos, and a "Vesper" cocktail make a great night!

The Commoner is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

9. The Commoner

8.4
620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 37 tips and reviews

Michele R.Michele Richards: Absolutely delicious. Had the oysters to start, the salmon entree (Jon had the lamb shank), and we finished it off w the cheese plate. The champagne cocktail was also amazing. Great hidden treasure.

Alex O.Alex O'Hara: Bloody Mary bar is amazing, and they'll add pierogis to any other order during brunch. Mess Beni is a personal fave. Make reservations if you can on weekends, otherwise be prepared to sit at the bar.

Mikahla V.Mikahla Vicino: Beautiful restaurant -- perfect for a special occasion. Their pasta dish changes daily based on chef inspiration & every cocktail is made to perfection.

Hidden Harbor is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

10. Hidden Harbor

8.8
1708 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Cocktail Bar · Squirrel Hill South · 13 tips and reviews

Raechul O.Raechul Ouellette: Tropic Thunder and Pork Sliders are crowd pleasers! Great tiki revival cocktails in the Burgh!

Liz V.Liz V: Delicious cocktails in fun glasses. Plus the local rum flight is a delight

ftrim1424 ..ftrim1424 .: The cocktails, food and atmosphere are all excellent. Didn't have a beer but the list looked like it was well curated.

The Warren is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

11. The Warren

8.6
245 Seventh Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
Bar · Cultural District · 6 tips and reviews

Tyson S.Tyson Schrader: Cocktails and craft sushi are the bomb dot com.

StacyStacy: I love this cocktail bar so much! The service is always so friendly and just recently tried the food...crab Rangoon dip was amazing!

Megan I.Megan Irvine: A cozy little not-too-fancy bar downtown. Great food and cocktails. Good beer selection. Cool vibe. LGBTQ+ friendly.

The Speakeasy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

12. The Speakeasy

7.7
530 William Penn Pl (Between 6th & Oliver), Pittsburgh, PA
Speakeasy · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 11 tips and reviews

ConnorConnor: Actually used to be a speakeasy. Best Old Fashioned in Pittsburgh. Awesome place. Use the back door to leave when the prohibition officers come to bust you for drinking alcohol.

JoeJoe: Dawn is a phenomenal bartender. Her Manhattans are unbelievable.

Shane C.Shane Culgan: This was actually a speakeasy during the prohibition. That, alone, makes it cooler in its own way than anything else in Pittsburgh. The Moscow mule and apple gin mule are delicious.

Muddy Waters Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

13. Muddy Waters Oyster Bar

8.3
130 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Shadyside · 23 tips and reviews

Diana C.Diana Camp: Oyster, cocktails, gumbo, lobster roll, hush puppies

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Cosette E.Cosette Eliason: The Po boy with shrimp was amazing. The lobster roll was just okay, I wouldn't recommend it, especially given the price. Cocktails are creative and on point, too!

Kelly's Bar & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

14. Kelly's Bar & Lounge

8.5
6012 Penn Cir S (btw S Highland Ave and Penn Ave), Pittsburgh, PA
Bar · Shadyside · 37 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley Cook: Love the Cosmo and Mac n cheese. Must have. Also the fry platter is HUGE

George M.George Maier: Cool bartenders, awesome cocktails - reasonably priced & an excellent cocktail special for cheap.(Not a 3am craft beer plan gone awry mixing coconut, barley, & fermenting Pirogies from a nearby swamp)

George M.George Maier: Mojitos, cocktails, & the best mac and cheese in the city

Shady Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Pittsburgh.

15. Shady Grove

7.9
5500 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PA
Wine Bar · Shadyside · 67 tips and reviews

Cassie W.Cassie Wallace: Best martinis.

Meela D.Meela Dudley: dipsticks and bottomless mimosas make the best Sunday ever.

Cosette E.Cosette Eliason: Their boozy brunch is prime - $3 mimosas. Their sandwiches are on point, too. I always get the caprese!