Craft Beer Bars in Downtown Pittsburgh

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  1. norcalhophead

    norcalhophead Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Wisconsin

    I'm traveling to Pittsburgh for the NCAA Basketball Tournament this week. My hotel is downtown, close to the Console Energy Arena. Doing some research and talking to a friend - the following spots were recommended for their selection and good vibe:

    Fat Head's
    Smokin Joe's
    The Beer Market
    Piper's Pub

    Would love some feedback from the locals on the above places and any other spots you can suggest.
     
    #1 norcalhophead, Mar 17, 2015
  2. chefduff2

    chefduff2 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2008 New York

    There are some great discussions in the Mid-Atlantic Forum for Pittsburgh threads which pretty much have anything you would ever want to know. If you want to travel to any breweries in the area there is Voodoo, Roundabout, and Brew Gentlemen which are the top of the list at least for me.
     
    #2 chefduff2, Mar 17, 2015
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  3. norcalhophead

    norcalhophead Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Wisconsin

    I did check out the Mid-Atlantic threads, but I found lots about Philly and not much on Pittsburgh. Any info on downtown spots that always have Troegs (and especially Nugget Nectar at this time of year) on tap?

    Thanks
     
    #3 norcalhophead, Mar 17, 2015
  4. KJ2013

    KJ2013 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Smokin Joes is garbage. Beer Market is really expensive. The other two are great. I would add Caliente and Urban Tap
     
    #4 KJ2013, Mar 17, 2015
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  5. chefduff2

    chefduff2 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2008 New York

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  6. HopFace

    HopFace Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado

    The beer market also sucks. Their glasses are small so they sell you a 16oz but the glass only fits 12oz. Not to mention the really bad pours.

    Sharp's edge downtown is ok but it's expensive. Beer hive in the strip is pretty decent.
     
    #6 HopFace, Mar 17, 2015
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  7. Hoppruined

    Hoppruined Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2015 Canada (ON)

    The "Church Brew Works"!!! Its on Liberty St. and an absolute must!
     
    #7 Hoppruined, Mar 17, 2015
  8. norcalhophead

    norcalhophead Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Wisconsin

    Thanks to all who responded - much appreciated
     
    #8 norcalhophead, Mar 17, 2015
  9. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    Sharp Edge has a really awesome beer list.
     
    #9 jakemn91, Mar 17, 2015
  10. norcalhophead

    norcalhophead Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Wisconsin

    How close is Sharp Edge to Downtown?
     
    #10 norcalhophead, Mar 17, 2015
  11. CapCollector16

    CapCollector16 Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2015 Ohio

    Beer Market and Fat Head's are great. I'm in Pittsburgh 20-30 nights a year so I feel like I can advise you well.
     
    #11 CapCollector16, Mar 17, 2015
  12. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    There is one location right in downtown. 922 Penn Ave
     
    #12 jakemn91, Mar 17, 2015
  13. Preluderl

    Preluderl Pooh-Bah (1,796) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Fathead's is the go-to, IMO. Sharp Edge downtown on Penn is pretty good.
     
    #13 Preluderl, Mar 17, 2015
  14. MalibuKenny

    MalibuKenny Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2012 North Carolina

    I frequent Pitt, for races and for friends, and these are my places:

    D's Six Pax & Dogz
    Church Brew Works
    Sharp Edge (East Liberty)
    East End Brewing
    Roundabout
    Penn Brewery
     
    #14 MalibuKenny, Mar 17, 2015
  15. Redrover

    Redrover Grand Pooh-Bah (3,676) Jan 18, 2003 Illinois
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  16. Preluderl

    Preluderl Pooh-Bah (1,796) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    D's is okay if you wanna spend 3x as much as you should for a beer. Hot dogs are good though.
     
    #16 Preluderl, Mar 17, 2015
  17. CJS262

    CJS262 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2013 Colorado

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