Skybar Pittsburgh

We came here around 12am on a Saturday night and I didn't realize it was right above diesel. There was a $5 cover charge for each person but she let the 4 of us in for $10 if we gave her a tip. There's 3 levels: level 1 is diesel with the dance floor, level 2 has some VIP tables and a bar and looks down at the dance floor, and level 3 is another bar with VIP tables and has an open area that looks over Carson street. Drinks were $5 a piece so not bad. We had fun dancing on the second level because it wasn't as crowded as the first level and the third level gives you more privacy. We had fun here!

I've been here for a couple events. One was a launch for a magazine where I wrote as a freelance journalist, and the other a cancer benefit for kids. I like the concept of a rooftop bar with a pool; something you'd find in major cities. I've only seen the pool covered with see-through flooring for walking/dancing. Thought it would be cool to go back sometime and swim but it's a party place so only expect to see those with the hottest bodies wading in water with cocktails.Drinks are pricey and both times there the staff/setup seemed to lack organization.

What an amazing, one of a kind (thus far for Pittsburgh), vibrant place.Stopped in here during our St. Paddy's Day excursion. My expectations were low when we were traversing the stairs to the roof, but as soon as we got through the door to the roof, I was impressed. Talk about space, this place definitely has got the space. Even for it being packed for the festivities of the day, it was easy to maneuver in here. Normally, from what the website said, there is a pool in the middle of the area, but for the nighttime the floor is covered over and people are able to dance the night away. There are cabanas that line both sides of the pool area and seating along the one side. A bar then lines the last side of the pool area. Watch your step her as well, there are stairs that lead from the bar area to the deck area proper. And talk about a vantage point to see the city's skyline from the South Side. Totally worth paying a cover here.Points to note here: check the website, hours may be listed here, but you need to see how the hours are divided up; prices are dependent on the hours that you choose to attend, I believe daytime hours are more due to being able to use the pool area; memberships are available and limited; parking...well, it's the South Side; only open three days a week; finally, it is kind of connected to Diesel.

I contacted this place to inquire about VIP service for my sister's bachelorette party. It went something like this...I called the number on their website and left a message. After 2 days of waiting for a response, I called back. On this attempt, a man answered and cut me off before I could even end my sentence. He said he was on the other line and would call back...click. I'm sure you can imagine what happened next, right? Nothing. Absolutely nothing happened! I texted to inquire again about what I could reserve. Someone texted back saying they would take my reservation with no problem and asked for the name to put it under. I gave the name and number of people and then got no response. At this point I still don't know what I can reserve nor how much it costs. So....I texted again and was sent a text that said it was $500. My issue? What is $500? Who do I pay? Is there a contact person? I got no information. Attempting to do business with this place was so frustrating. The reservation never happened but luckily my sister was able to have a good time with plans elsewhere. #ridiculous

Love this place.. Lots of fun dancing good place to hang out with friends or your significant other

This bar is kind of a strange concept for Pittsburgh. The rooftop pool/bar is cool but it seems like you're only able to use it if you pay for a VIP cabana. It seems like they are trying way too hard to come off as an upscale club but in reality it's just a corny South Side bar that charges a cover. Also the staff is not the nicest.

The reason this venue received 2 stars is because it is the only rooftop pool in the city. First of all, I attended a rehab Sunday event where "$5 frozen drinks" were advertised as the promotional special on the flyer. 3/4 of the frozen drink machines were broken. The one that was "working" actually didn't work and the bartenders would get really stressed when someone ordered one because, the machine either made it too frozen or not frozen enough. She said the problem is beyond management. (I asked) One of the bartenders was rude. The pool was cloudy. The patio furniture was missing pillows. The bathroom sink was covered in a black garbage back. Ghetto. They had a $10 cover charge too lol. Skybar a beautiful concept, so poorly executed.

DO NOT HAVE YOUR EVENT HERE. They were extremely rude, had bouncers in the bathroom practically stalking everyone, and only 2 bartenders for a 200 person event. Don't waste $4000 booking an event here like we did.

Service was horrendous, all they wanted was our money. Food was cold and not good. Ambiance was the best of all the bad.

Our organization rented out this venue for the night with a supposed $4000 open tab. However, since we were only allowed order one drink at a time, weren't allowed to order shots or doubles, and were refused drinks on multiple occasions, Skybar made it virtually impossible to consume our tab. The drinks we were served were few and far between and extremely weak. When we asked for more expensive drinks, we were served the same alcohol we were otherwise getting. I was specifically denied Patron, even though I physically saw the bartender pour it for the patron ahead of me. Toward the end of our unpleasant tenure, Skybar "ran out" of much of the liquor. We were made aware of this from rude and slow remarks from bartenders. Additionally, bartending staff provided rude responses at any voiced complaints.Additionally, the management staff responded to some of our reviews with sassy and immature responses. I am baffled by the treatment we received from the bar staff.It's hard to stress how immature the management and staff was. It was reminiscent of grade school: constant supervision of every action, I was repeatedly asked if I had my wristband by the same staff member, in roughly 5 minutes intervals. Speaking with any employee was uncomfortable, rudeness feels like an understatement.On the upside, the DJ was both talented and extremely kind. He should work at a better venue.