The Most Scrumptious Brewpubs in Pittsburgh

Local Remedy Brewing

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"First time going here and won't be the last. We went on a busy Saturday so the place was packed. The service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed their Clouded Eyes Hazy IPA which was delicious! Light and fresh and just the right amount of hops. My husband enjoyed the Water in the Well Amber Ale and The Duke Hefeweizen and really enjoyed both"

Union Brothers Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (72) • $$

"Food was excellent. We had the most fabulous fish on a dish and the fries were amazing! The biggest piece of fish and the beer batter was excellent. Evan was our waiter and he was just great! We will be back!"

Essential Fermentation

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"We had steak wrap and steak hoagie french fries with chili also a flight of beers. onion rings are in house. Beer and good food what can I say worth a stop."

Codex Brewing

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Cute local brewery. Very clean, great beer selection and trendy quaint atmosphere. I recommend trying the hazy!"

LIFeSTYLE Altus

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"Stopped here on Saturday night for dinner. A newer place in town, the building looks like a new build with plenty of room to grow, an elegant lit bar, lounge area for those who are waiting in the back, and open ceilings.We sat near the window and waited for service for quite awhile until a manager (hat, glasses, tie) came over and apologized and sent a waitress to us.We ordered a margherita flatbread to share as an appetizer. This was good - I would have liked to have more basil on the top - whether more of the chopped or whole leaves. This really adds to the margherita style of pizza. Overall good - and highly quality cheese. I ordered the cacio de Pepe for my entree which comes with a house salad. The salad dressing was good - a light dressing and the lettuce had almonds and cranberries on it. The cacio de Pepe was very good - the pasta was cooked properly and the flavor was on-point. Very good take on an often-overlooked dish. For dessert, I ordered the blackberry cheesecake - which was good, but the bottom crust was way too thick and was hard to cut with the spoon even with me applying all the pressure I could. The waitress ended up taking the pizza off the bill for our wait at the beginning. She was attentive but there were some lulls in service where we could have kept the meal moving and cleared the table quicker for their benefit. Good place - worth a try!"

Voodoo Brewery Co. - Pittsburgh Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (70) • $$

"Great first meal for us in Pittsburgh! We tried the caprese pizza and the voodoo island cocktail. The restaurant was pretty empty when we went, around 1:30pm on July 4. We were glad they were open on the holiday. The pizza was delicious and we were stuffed with just that. We also got to try a bunch of beers as samples and got a pint of the white magick of the sun which was a spiced ale. It was delicious and we wanted to buy a case but they said they didn't have any left. Would go back to try other brews and other food!"

smiling moose

★★★★☆ 4 (67) • $$

"Cool casual atmosphere right next to a driving range. Service was great and the food overall was good. Pasta salad wasn't super vinegar-y and was nicely seasoned. The falafel was soft and not as crispy as I would've liked but still seasoned well. The shrimp poboy tasted good but isn't the traditional poboy fixings."

Yough River Brews

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"Great beer and great vibes! Dog friendly. Bar was packed but the bartenders kept up with the orders. They had a food truck when we were there but unfortunately we ate beforehand and couldn't try it. Would definitely go back! Owner is so nice too!!"

Dented Keg

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33)

"So,here's a spot that comes at you sideways. It's obscure small town America but fantastic food.The beer was called clear but not clear which really defines this restaurant. An open kitchen where the the chefs perform in front of you. We enjoyed the the power bowl with smoked chicken which was exceptional and I had the smoked brisket with Mac and cheese! Incredible!We watched food go by us which looked amazing and we wish we could have enjoyed every dish. This is an exceptional restaurant with exceptional chefs. Enjoy!"

Church Brew Works

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"This setting is superb. What a beautiful church. There are brewing cylinders on one side and magnificent stained glass windows. The place is clean and the service was really friendly. We had a great guy coming to check on us at regular intervals, checking to see if allwas okay, and refilling our water.The food was okay. I had the Philly steak sandwich. The meat was not very tender, and the taste was somewhat old. It might've been the fact that had been used. I did not really enjoy my meal too much, however, everyone else in my team seem to enjoy their food. Overall, it is a fun place to go with a great setting"

Xtra Innings Sports Bar and Grille

★★★★☆ 3.9 (19) • $$

"Really nice bar/grille. Good food and service. We go here frequently. Bingo nights fun too."

Dented Keg Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (119) • $$

"I've been to this brewery twice and both times were amazing! The first time I went I got a flight and there was a strong but delicious bourbon stout. The next time I went I got this rosemary cocktail that was light but still festive. Food is also super good! I got the Mac n cheese and the fried spiral shrimp and they were both great. Service is fast and nice. Ambiance is typically of a brewery."

Brew Keepers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (10)

"Simply the best craft beer in the Wheeling area! It's beer only (except popcorn) - BUT - you can bring food from any of the restaurants that are a few steps away (Later Gator, Coleman's Fish Market, Market Vines, Vocelli Pizza). Sometimes you may find a food truck parked in front. This place is all about (top quality) beer. If beer is your thing, when in Wheeling Brewkeepers should not be missed."

Levity Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (109) • $$

"To start, I had the Korries & Her Wheat 5.2%. Ordered their beer Mac and cheese which, was awesome! My customer had the taproom tacos that he said where phenomenal. Said I was in town for work, and the keep hooked us up with a "pint of pretzels"! Great food, and good ol small town hospitality. P.S. Didn't try any IPA's bc they are an abomination as a whole. To those that drink them, leave your stupid hat at home..."

Spring Dam Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"First time here as visiting for the week. Love this place and the set up. Had the pretzel and a few of the Belgium on tap. It was trivia night so it was packed. Amazing patio only - only complaint is there 1 checkout station and I feel bad for the waitress who can't check out with their clients. Maybe the owner can check into Toast POS and get the waitress a handheld POS system for cash out Can't wait of what's to come as they growAlso I would suggest changing the tip suggestion away from 15%, 18%, 20% or custom as 20% is the new standard in 2022. Don't cut yourself short of an amazing staff"

Robin Hood Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (111) • $$

"Post Michigan Penn state game so pretty full house, great service and the food was just spot on! I had the loaded cheesesteak (forget the name) with bacon and jalapeños. Onion rings were perfectly cooked and the beers were pretty good too. Had the DIPA and Pumpkin beer. Go Blue!"

Inner Groove Brewing

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"Stepped in while I was waiting for my order from Paisanos Pizza next door and Sally offered several beers after I asked her to get me out of my regular comfort zone (Coors Light) and she gave me samples of several of their beers and WOW....! Their fruity beers are AWESOME...! I wish I had time to sample ALL of their beers but DAMN, the ones I tried were delicious...! Do yourself a favor, and stop here if you're driving through Allentown and try this place. Their beers will make u sit & stay awhile...! Thank you Inner Groove...!!!"

Voodoo Brewing - New Kensington

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48)

"I absolutely adored this brewery. Live bands, outstanding vegan pretzels, & the white peach slush was a to die for drink! Couple that with friendly service makes this place a sure winner. Lots of outdoor seating complete with fire pit & plenty of Instagram worthy backdrops. This location (There are a few locations in the area) also has a pretty lit VIP section that is perfect for intimate get togethers with friends. I definitely wouldn't mind visiting again! Great spot."

Coughlin's Law Kitchen & Brew Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (77)

"We were looking forward to some menu items we saw online but they were on a lunch menu only 1130-3:00. No big deal since one of those items we wanted happened to be a pizza which is available for lunch. They have a brick oven for their pizzas and it came out great. Salad was excellent as well. Water is from a plastic pitcher and has an off taste to it (I know, ordering water at However, our waitress was cold and uninviting. Walked away as my wife was still talking to her. We tried to look past it as she seemed to be the only one on the floor but it just completely killed the vibe for us. Payment is awkward as they hold the machine in front of you and you have to select from a 18% or so minimum tip amount, their is an option to do a "custom" tip but that just adds to the awkwardness. We joked that they must reserve their good waiting staff for the dinner menu but I don't think we'll be back to see. Such a disappointment as it looked like a fresh and new location."

Stone Bridge Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Our first visit to StoneBridge Brewery. This is a second location in Greensburg as the main location is in Johnstown which is 39 miles east of Greensburg. The beer that we sampled was delicious, large bar, food was extremely good. Lastly Joshua was great, provided us the history of the place which was great to be caught up to speed and have another place on our radar for a Johnstown visit. Another sticker in our books for the @lhpourtour #lhpourtour"

The 1547 Project

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"Great atmosphere and great drink options. The outdoor seating is really nice but may be limited as the weather turns. Only 1 large table for more than 2 people. They know their brews and can't wait to go back."

Unity Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (29) • $$

"Great brews, great food and great people! Unity brewing has some of the most creative, delicious craft beers I've ever had. They also offer a few wine and cocktail specials for those who aren't that into beer. Unity Brewing has a wide variety of food options and they are not to be missed. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. The night I came in there was live music, which was a nice touch. They typically offer live music or game nights throughout the month which is fun.I would highly recommend coming here for the fun atmosphere, beer, cocktails, and food!"

Birdfish Brewing Co.

★★★★★ 4.6 (31) • $$

"Excellent brewery, very good beer, cool atmosphere. Old time pinball machines . Nice to sit outside in this small Town."

Coven Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (24)

"Now that it's been open a while and I have been back more than just a few times I figured it's due for an updated review.Coven has become a frequent occurrence for us on Wednesday evenings. It isn't overly crowded (good because I still don't love the seating options), Blue Sparrow is there, and often there is a new beer release to enjoy.Service is always fast and friendly. They have a tap list on the smaller side but still manage to have some variety. They do offer 5 ounce pours now, which is a nice option to have. Coven has been putting out some fantastic beers. They did a Baha Blahst sour which sounds (and looks) a bit crazy but was so delicious. We enjoyed it on draft and came back for more (and cans which hadn't released yet). Their strawberry pretzel salad sour is fantastic. There is so much strawberry flavor bursting out of this beer that even just the smell is amazing. You actually can taste the little salt kick which is nice because too often you can't. This is a beer I will always come back for. They also have done a series of Priority Mail stouts. Unfortunately we missed the two other variants they did in Black Friday. However, we have enjoyed the original coconut one several times now on draft and brought bottles home and even shared with friends. We had to try it seeing as my fiancé is a mail carrier, plus we love big, flavorful stouts. Please continue to make more of this series.Just a warning... the bathroom is fairly dark. Also the air freshener or incense or whatever they are using is pretty strong. I try to avoid needing to use it when I'm there as strong fragrances can give me issues and I know there are other people who also have a problem with this.I think Coven has been a great addition to the Pittsburgh brewery scene. I look forward to many future visits and getting to try more delicious beers."

Hitchhiker Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (70) • $$

"We love the beer from Hitchhikers and decided to try out the brewery closest to us. I am a huge fan of the selection of beers they have on tap here. They always seem to have great stouts and sours on tap which are my favorite beers. The area is also quite spacious ,and they keep it very accomodating for families. I have seen the community table completely lined up with parents with their infants just enjoying the brewery.They dont have alot of food available;however, they do have food carts station inside the brewery at certain times. We always check the website calendar for what food trucks and when they show up tpmake sure we can get a bite to eat with our brews. Its definitely one of our favorite breweries and we come back frequently to get to-go 4 packs of their beer."

Sly Fox PGH Highline Brewery & Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (49)

"Dined and shared some brews as part of a large group. Service was fast. Beer selection was big, but not like some places where they're out of half the selections. This was the perfect array of choices for everyone. The food menu had sharable apps, a variety of hand helds, and pizza. Given the giant pizza oven that dominated the kitchen, I opted for margherita pizza plus pepperoni. Fabulous. Table mates had the cheese steak )also good) and the hot chicken sandwich (only ok). We scarfed the food down before I got pics but I did take a picture of the bridge from the very ample parking area. Highly recommend this place!"

Big Sewickley Creek Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11)

"What a relaxing place to hang out with family, friends and your dog. Bella loves it! Service is excellent even dog bowls with fresh H2O!! The beer is perfect and the food trucks serve delicious nosh!"

Squatch Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (4)

"This is based off an initial visit and we tend to give places a few chances.This isn't a bad drive for us and we loved the idea of having a brewery closer. They seem have events like live music and trivia so you can always check to see what is happening.It was nice weather (summer) when we went and fairly busy outside but not as busy inside. We grabbed a few seats at the bar which tends to be our preference. They don't have a huge taplist but at least have some variety to it. I ordered the pumpkin ale which came with a cinnamon rim. It was okay but not one I would seek out. I also tried my fiancés lager and it was again, okay. Service was ok but I appreciate when a bartender will chat a bit and offer recommendations, etc.Just a note is that when we were there there was a fair amount of kids running around and playing and definitely seemed more of a family atmosphere. That probably varies a bit based on the time you go but it is something to be aware of."

El Diablo Brewing Co & Wood-fired Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (61)

"My friends and I had a wonderful time at El Diablo! We had reservations, which is always a plus. Our waitress, Abby, was very nice and accommodating. We started off with a couple appetizers - Buffalo chicken dip and the Burnt End Pepper, which was one of their specials. The banana pepper was filled with a jalapeno cream cheese and brisket and drizzled with hot honey. It was so delicious! My friend and I both had the burger, which was delicious! Just a little messy. Others had the Mississippi pot roast pizza and Nashville hot chicken sandwich. I really enjoyed my meal here! I would recommend El Diablo to anyone who is in the area."

Levity Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and great service! Sense I have been coming to Levity, this place is the #1 spot for great drinks and food! Must try the Paisano, Tang Glider, and the Imperial Soft Pretzel! Beer cheese is a wonderful!"

Late Addition Brewing + Blending

★★★★★ 4.7 (12)

"Quaint brewery with friendly folks!This is the type of place that looks like a cobbler's shop on a cobblestone street. It's nestled into a very residential area.The beertender was friendly and informative, the setting was warm and inviting. It felt like a library..with drinking...and talking.For me, the standout beer was their sour. It was very, VERY sour (just like I like 'em) and quite complex. I did sample many other beers though, and they were all solid!I only wish they had some lagers on tap which, they apparently often do. Aforementioned beertender told me they'd have some in a few weeks. Great timing since I'll be back in PGH then!"

Big Rail Brewing

★★★★★ 4.9 (17)

"Great venue for an outdoor concert by my favorite local band, but could also picture hanging out in the taproom. Plenty of different seating options outside, but if you're going to see a popular band and want to sit close to the stage area, you may want to bring your own chairs or get there early. Can't speak to the quality of their beer, since I am gluten-free, but they had plenty of other good options for adult beverages, and the prices were reasonable. The staff was friendly and efficient despite the venue being so busy."

Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 3.7 (92) • $$

"What a neat little restaurant for Altoona to have. Even though it is technically along a busy throughway, it is still tucked away and you don't feel as though you are in the middle of such business.While out with three indecisive people it is hilarious to pick a place to eat at. Which was the case for us on this fine day. After taking a nice trip around the countryside we decided it was time to eat something. After a bunch of "I don't knows" and "I don't cares" we ended up at this place.Marzoni's is a small regional chain that kind of bills itself on Italian fare with a few other things thrown in there. Maybe you could call this a pub even with the kind of foods they have to offer here. You walk in and are greeted by an old car sitting in the area and then when you finally reach the main area you are greeted by a large bar area with seating around it. The overall theme in here is sports bar meets microbrewery. Once seated and with menus in hand we were off to the races. This is where things started to lag at those races, our server. Not sure what was going on with him, but he was not having the best day of his life. He approached our tables and took our drink orders and then disappeared for a bit. Once he did reappear we placed our food orders and played the waiting game.Once food finally started to come out we didn't pay much mind to the server. For an appetizer I went with Fried Devil Eggs. I have never had them before let alone heard of them, but I decided I would give them a try. Nothing more than coating the white portions of a hard boiled egg and then dipping them quickly in a fryer. Just enough to give the coating a nice crunch. Then you just fill that with the yolk mixture and you are all set. They used some of this yolk mixture to create a base for the eggs to sit on so they won't roll around on the plate. They top the yolk mixture in the egg with some crumbled bacon, green onions and paprika. You can eat these with your hands if you want to, but I decided to eat them with a knife and fork to keep my hands nice and free of a mess. I was pleasantly surprised that the crunch of the coating didn't throw me off. However, the yolk mixture may have needed a little more mayo or something as it is was a bit thick and the yolk taste kind of took over your palette. Meanwhile our entrees arrived at the table. In this interaction our server asked if we needed anything. We asked for refills (which we did end up getting) and extra napkins (which we did not end up getting). For my entrée I went with the Fish and Chips they had on their menu. I have come to a liking of fish and chips recently and will give it a try just about anywhere I go. This entrée consisted of a large filet of fish coated and fried perfectly, tartar sauce, side of chips (fries), and a side of slaw. The filet was amazing. Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. Pairing that with the tartar sauce is a no brainer. Odd, because I hate tartar sauce any other time. The fries were fresh cut and appeared to be fried twice to give it that extra crunch. And the slaw was quite amazing. Nice cool piece to this meal. Overall the food was kind of great.Our server, yes back to him, however was not. I know he had to be having a bad day. We could hardly hear him as he was talking way too low for us to hear him. He never brought us the extra napkins, I ended up heading to the bathroom in hopes of being able to wipe my mouth after the meal. And the worst thing he had happen was spilling a whole tray of drinks on another customer. Yikes, sounds like he should have called out that day."

Missing Links Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (55) • $

"I had a great time at Missing Links Brewery. A friend and myself came for an early dinner. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Our service was fast and the food was delicious! I ordered a brisket sandwich. Yumm! Also the fries were soooo good. I also had a peach cider to drink. It was tasty. I'm not a beer drinker so can't help you there!I would totally come back just for the food."

Emlenton Brew Haus

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"I have been looking forward to going to the iconic Emlenton Brew Haus! Ever since this Brew Haus opened, Emlenton has been popping! I love how the Brew Haus has a variety of different seating-indoors, outdoors as well as upstairs and a large bar. They even have a whole bowling alley downstairs as well as a pool table. They really do have something for everyone! All of their beers are brewed and aged in house. I decided to go with the Marzen Beer from Oktoberfest. It was crisp and very smooth with a hint of caramel and apple. We went on a Wednesday night, and it happened to be trivia night. We went with a smash burger and a grilled chicken salad. The iconic smash burger was out of this world! The one word I have for this burger is wow! It was packed with flavor and so juicy. The fries were crispy and delicious too. The grilled chicken salad was fresh and the perfect amount. The waitress was very attentive to our dietary needs and was able to put the cheese and bacon on the side. The service was warm and incredible! I highly recommend Emlenton Brew Haus and I can't wait to return!"