Bocktown Beer and Grill

Bocktown Beer and GrillBocktown Beer and Grill
Bocktown Beer and GrillBocktown Beer and Grill
Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

690 Chauvet Dr
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15275-1043
United States

// CLOSED //

Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 12am
Friday - Saturday: 11am - 1am
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.1
Reviews:
41
Ratings:
67
pDev:
14.15%
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Rated by wenowhere1 from New Jersey

1/5  rDev -75.6%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1 | food: 1
Bocktown has closed.

I was here last fall and it was one of the better choices in the area.
May 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.3 by kkdowning from Pennsylvania

Jul 17, 2015
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Reviewed by OGFGabv from West Virginia

3.85/5  rDev -6.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Good food, usually an OK tap line up. The bartenders and servers are always friendly and engaging. Pretty decent bottle selection, but not always the freshest born on dates in the cooler.
Jul 09, 2015
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Rated by JArt from Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
The food is good, and the bartenders are awesome. For the area, the selection is decent, albeit a little pricey.
Jul 07, 2015
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Rated by Possum77 from Pennsylvania

3.96/5  rDev -3.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Good food nice bottle and tap selection
Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by greg4579 from Pennsylvania

Jan 11, 2015
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Rated by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

2.89/5  rDev -29.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 2 | service: 1.75 | selection: 5 | food: 1.75
Awesome beer selection truly awesome , food is a vain attempt at American fare, overpriced but eatable , go for the beer ate somewhere else
Dec 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by clarkley from Pennsylvania

Dec 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by McMatt7 from Pennsylvania

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Walkerjgt from Ohio

Oct 01, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by deathidol from Pennsylvania

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TGallant from Pennsylvania

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by muc1987 from Pennsylvania

Sep 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JJStorm from Pennsylvania

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rolltide from Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by emquilxy from Pennsylvania

Jul 07, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by danglero from Pennsylvania

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jhungryman from Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by csmit942 from Ohio

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by xtmx from Pennsylvania

Mar 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Saxboy10 from Pennsylvania

Feb 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by robgage from Pennsylvania

Feb 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by schiltron from Pennsylvania

Nov 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Oct 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Mark5252 from Pennsylvania

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Oct 09, 2013
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Reviewed by beersoles from Illinois

4.51/5  rDev +10%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.25
I come to Pittsburgh 4-5 times a year and I hardly ever skip this place. First time I was here was a couple of weeks after it opened, Christmas 06. I was very impressed with the beer selection and quality. Now after God knows how many visits over the past six plus years, I'm still happy everytime I walk through their door. Finally getting around to giving them the review they deserve. Don't miss this place if you're in the area. Great beer and food.
Apr 21, 2013
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Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania

3.96/5  rDev -3.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3.75
This is the anti-strip mall restaurant, that happens to be located in a strip mall. Clearly, there has been thought put into things here. Decor is nice and well done; you don't feel at all like you are in a huge shopping center. Big bonus points for no lights in the coolers. Selection is thorough, and I actually saw things I haven't seen anywhere else in Pittsburgh. It bums me out when I see that a restaurant won't cook a burger below medium though. They always end up coming well done and cooked through when that happens. And people are saying they are focusing on higher quality food? I don't see that. Not with a pre-processed and smushed to smithereens beef patty. My compliments to the chef/cook for still being able to turn out a nice enough burger though. Will adjust my score and comments on service if I visit again as I don't want to base my entire opinion based on one experience.
Feb 26, 2013
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Reviewed by Beerparrot from Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev +8.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
Chris and Tara command alot from a deserving staff. Lots of beer knowledge, good service and a most pleasant atomosphere, especially sitting outside on the patio on a cool night.

Food selection is good, best she-crab soup ever!
Beer selection, we were drinking beers that had just come into Pittsburgh before others were geting them. Can't beat that plus they have beers that are no longer available elsewhere. Watch for their specials, plus the BIG bottle specials on Sunday which favor the wallet.

Can't go wrong with good beer and great food, they definitely have a winner!
Aug 15, 2011
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Reviewed by weller1js from West Virginia

3.4/5  rDev -17.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Have been to this place a couple of times passing through the Pittsburgh area, always nice to find a place with a large beer selection.

Atmosphere: the restaurant is located on the end of a strip mall, with a narrow and deep dining and bar area indoors, as well as outside seating (I have yet to sit outside when visiting). The front dining area features booths opposite nine beer bottle coolers and the bar area. All-in-all, the place seems a bit cramped with tables set up between booths and the bar, which can make it seem very crowded at times.

Service: typical pub service, seemed a bit slow at times, but it was busy on my last visit so it was reasonable wait under the circumstances. They also bagged up my to-go beer selections, which was nice.

Selection: about 11-12 taps to choose from, nice range of items, the occasional out-of-season on there as well (they had Troegs Mad Elf on tap in July). Their bottle selection is presented in an 8-9 door cooler case, fairly good selection from local/regional microbrews to harder to find selections (especially in PA given their archaic and bureaucratic beer distribution laws), also a fair amount of imported crafts.

Food: hasn't dissapointed me yet, typical pub food menus, some items with Pittsburgh-style touches. They also pride themselves on being part of the "localvore" movement, with much of their ingredients from the area. Their fries are top knotch as well, hand cut Idaho potatoes customizable with 30+ toppings to add to them, large servings of fries with a fair price.

Value: I would say that the food and on tap prices are reasonable/a bit pricey, but their bottle prices, even with the to-go discount had a higher markup than expected. Not a place I would go regularly to stop up on some different beers, but very good food and on-tap selections.
Jul 24, 2011
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Reviewed by Alkey from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 2.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
I had a chance to visit this place with some friends late thursday evening. First thing i noticed was the many colorful craft brew advertising signs both outside and indoors and the many self serve coolers for their bottle selection.

We had been place at a table pretty much instantly as we walked in and the waitress took our drink orders. They had a nice selection of craft beers on tap and a huge selection of over priced bottles.

As we enjoyed our first order of beers we browsed the menu for some tasty eats. At that time I noticed small bugs or gnats flying around us and one even took a swim in my beer.(they had the doors open all night to the outside beer garden so the bugs most likely came from there) I thought of saying something but just fished it out and continued to enjoy my beer.

After the food arrived we all shared a bite of the many things we had ordered. Most of the food i had tried was average to good and seemed a bit to expensive.

We finished eating and browsed the giant bottle selection before enjoying the beer garden for one last drink. The cheap flimsy plastic tables could sure use an upgrade.

Overall the experience was just average/good but lacks anything to make me want to return. I might though someday as I remember seeing signs for live music and special events on weekends.
Jul 09, 2011
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Reviewed by AMDGFenter from Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -4.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
I have been to this place multiple times. Pretty small place, tucked into a random strip center in the consumerist mecca that is Robinson. Honestly, when I come with my buddies, we come for the Bocktown Burger. Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had. Their other burgers simply do not compare to this one. Fries are also very good here. They always have craft beer on tap, but some of it can be hit or miss in terms of selection and quality. Also, there are no deals or a happy hour, which is definitely a bummer. Large bottle selection, but I have never gotten any because of the price mark-up. Service is pretty meh, as waiters usually don't ask to refill your water and are generally pretty slow. A burger, fries, and a couple beers will run you $20+. In all honesty, if I just want good beer for cheaper, I head over to Mad Mex or Sharp Edge during their Happy Hours. However, I really do enjoy this place solely for a Bocktown Burger, Fries, and some good beer.
Apr 18, 2011
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Reviewed by goblue3509 from Pennsylvania

4.08/5  rDev -0.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
You walk in and their are colors with loose six packs and bombers on your left, and then the bar behind that. I was their for the Beaver Brewing tasting. The quality of the selection was good, a good well rated stuff was in the coolers and on tap. The selection was also good, with their being some stuff I hadn't seen at other six pack stores and bars. The food was average, some of the stuff was good, but others were disappointing. The pricing for bottles seemed a bit high, but the on tap selections seem to be okay.
Mar 10, 2011
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Reviewed by Jayli from Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev +4.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Hit this place up on 11/10

This is a great little bar that I wish I had known about earlier in my stay in Pittsburgh! Several tables line the place, with a rather small but nice bar. 15 taps lines with a nice variation of Great Lakes, Bells, Victory, Duck Rabbit and other beers. When you first walk in, there is a huge cooler of beers where you can mix and match. Dear god, I could go wild here! Next time, I'm driving to Pitt so that I can mix and match til my heart is content!
Service was good, and the food looked and smelled incredible... sadly, I was unable to try anything.
I would definitely hit this place up again on my next trip out to the Burgh!
Dec 13, 2010
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Reviewed by Bi0hazrd from Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +7.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
I have been here a few times. Overall I like it. The bartenders/barmaids know their beer. The food is pretty good with some nice unusual combinations. The fries are awesome. There are 15 taps and they take care of the lines well. There is a huge selection of bottles. They also do a mix and match take out six packs as well as bombers. Wednesdays there are free tastings and Tuesdays there is live music. The service is good even when crowded. Value is about as expected. A good place to visit if you are near Robinson Towne Center.
Dec 08, 2010
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Reviewed by wvsabbath from West Virginia

3.88/5  rDev -5.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Ive been here a few times and each time im a little more dissapointed then last. You walk and the main walk way is right beside the coolers and the tables , all you ever get done doing is moving to let people go by as you try to look at the beers. So usually i sit down and order. On draft they usually got 15-20 beers on draft. The food is always great but, pricey. 10$ for a reuben sandwich and no fries included? Come on. So after i order i check out the beers. 100-150 beers in cooler, standard micros and some imports. Theres usually a few rare gems there but much like the food, too expensive. They wanted 17$ for a stone vertical were ive got it for 12. 15$ for a founders kbs, ive got it for 10-12$. 15$ for la fin du monde, average 10-12$. But, the servers have all been really nice, and food is usually quick and hot. So all in all, its ok, but i never buy any beer there, and usually leave hungry.
Nov 23, 2010
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Reviewed by IronCitySteve from Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +6.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.5
Stopped in here while furniture shopping at Robinson Towne Center.

This is a really nice place if you are looking for a wide variety of beer. They have 15+ beers on tap. They also have a TON of bottles. We were told they had over 400 different bottles.

They have a decent selection of local beers, but they have lots of domestic and foreign beers. If there is a style and country you wish to have your beer from, they have a bottle for you. Bottles are available to purchase to take home as well.

The service is pretty good. It was lunch time on the weekend and there was a decent crowd. The bartenders know their stuff when it comes to beer. Very friendly and willing to talk shop.

The food is your typical bar fare. Nothing terrible, but nothing spectacular.

They have free tastings on Wednesday night which is a nice added bonus.

Definitely a must stop if you are out in the Robintown Towne Center area or on your way to and from the airport!
Nov 15, 2010
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Reviewed by jts2003 from Pennsylvania

4.58/5  rDev +11.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
The beers were a little on the pricier side, but very well worth it. If you are unsure about anything, just ask for a sample. The bartenders will gladly pour you a few different things to try. They also have a great knowledge of all the beers. If you say, I like miller light, they'll come up with one that should match your style (more like black and tan for myself).

Food is simple bar food, but done VERY well. I recommend any chowder that is on their daily special. And all 'Bocktown special' sandwiches are superb. Beers ~6 each, food ~10-13
Sep 23, 2010
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Reviewed by sholland119 from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -4.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
One of regular stops on our visits to see our daughter who is in school out here.

Bocktown is located in the far back corner of the massive Robinson Town Center. Getting there, and getting out of the shopping center, can be unpleasant in prime time. Worth it, though.

There is a medium sized dining room right inside the door with a very small bar on the left. Lots of coolers with a huge selection of bottled beer make this a great spot for to go beer. In good weather, there is a nice size outdoor deck for dining.

The tap list is always well chosen, with an emphasis on local and nearby breweries like East End and Great Lakes. Terrapin and New Holland also get a fair amount of love here, which is nice.

Food is ho hum, which we find to be the norm in Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say. They have a nice fresh and local emphasis, but the execution is uneven and at times indifferent. Service can be good, or it can be inattentive or annoying.

I have high hopes for this place as it has a lot of potential with better execution.

HV
Jul 13, 2010
Bocktown Beer and Grill in Pittsburgh, PA
Place rating: 4.1 out of 5 with 67 ratings