Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Bars in Pittsburgh, United States (2026)

Compare 53 bars in Pittsburgh, United States, averaging 4.47 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 322 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 64% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Mount Oliver, Bloomfield, Lawrenceville. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

53 businesses ranked4.47 average rating

Top picks

J. Gough's Tavern

4.8(281)

61.8

4213 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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Acacia

4.7(533)

55.9

Chic speakeasy with inventive cocktails

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Bar Botanico

4.7(336)

55.5

A craft cocktail bar highlighting spirits from around the world to create unique and delicious beverages.

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Bierport Tap Room

4.7(230)

55.1

Purveyors Of Fine Beer, Pittsburgh's best beer store and tap room.

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Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden

4.7(200)

54.9

Seasonal, open-air cocktail bar

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Hidden Harbor

4.6(796)

49.3

Tiki bar with tropical drinks & snacks

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Birmingham Bridge Tavern

4.6(789)

49.3

Cozy location for eclectic pub grub

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Jekyl & Hyde - Pittsburgh's Halloween Bar

4.6(637)

49.2

Cocktail bar with a Halloween theme

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Gooski's

4.6(478)

49.2

Vintage watering hole with bites & bands

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Bar 11

4.6(320)

49.0

1101 Bradish St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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How we rank

Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Gene's Place4.6(245)12Scarpaci's4.6(240)13Cafe Nikos4.6(227)14Pope's Place4.6(111)15Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe4.5(997)16Squirrel Hill Cafe4.5(543)17Tony's Pub4.5(522)18Independent Brewing Company4.5(408)19The Goldmark4.5(354)20Bar 3 Millvale4.5(286)21Excuses Bar & Grill4.5(280)22Double L, INC4.5(230)23Satalio's4.5(163)24Lou's Little Corner Bar4.5(150)25Hop's Place4.5(131)26Hoople's Public House4.5(125)27The Montour Hotel4.4(131)28Obey House Tavern4.4(158)29Good Time Bar & Grille4.4(148)30The New Stanley's Lounge4.4(207)31Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars4.4(354)32Souper Bowl4.4(452)33Bronze Hood Lounge4.4(420)34Cappy's Cafe4.4(401)35Art's Tavern4.4(382)36Young Brothers Bar4.4(378)37Lefty's4.4(665)38Dee's Cafe4.4(601)39Kelly's Bar & Lounge4.4(860)40The Urban Tap - Southside4.4(1204)41Milestone4.3(150)42Sloppy Joe's4.3(182)43Nico's Recovery Room4.3(306)44Gandy Dancer Saloon4.3(285)45The Speakeasy4.3(322)46Cupka's Cafe II4.3(403)47The BeerHive4.3(791)48Hemingway's Cafe4.3(1125)49Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh4.3(1085)50Jack's Bar4.3(1021)

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Frequently asked questions

How many bars are there in Pittsburgh, United States?

We list 53 bars in Pittsburgh, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which bar in Pittsburgh, United States is rated highest?

J. Gough's Tavern currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 281 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the bars ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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