When coming to visit the city of Pittsburgh, all the bridges, museums and Pirates games you’ll be attending is probably on your mind. However, It’s time to make a quick change to your agenda and add in these must-visit Pittsburgh happy hours to your to-do list.
It doesn’t matter if you already have plans to explore the South Side, Shadyside or Market Square. Take a small detour and be a little spontaneous for a change – you’ll be thanking me in the end, I promise.
Here’s where you need to stop for happy hour during your next visit to the City of Bridges.
1. The Yard
Whether you’re exploring the shops in Shadyside or in Market Square, The Yard is the place you have to try. From 3-7 PM on Wednesday through Friday you’ll be able to get can’t miss deals on drinks. Not to mention, Thursdays from 9 PM til midnight you can try any of their famous grilled cheeses for half price!
2. Mad Mex
Mad Mex is the place to go if you love margaritas. You can get killer deals every weekday from 4:30-6:30 PM on these tasty tequila drinks. Order yourself a 12-ounce, 16-ounce or 22-ounce drink for $3, $5 or $7. Now that’s a deal you won’t want to pass up.
3. Social
You won’t want to miss on a chance to go to this Bakery Square restaurant for happy hour. Stop in from 5-7 PM Monday thru Friday for amazing deals. If you love martinis, then Monday is the day for you. If mimosas are more your style, then stop by on Saturday when they’re half off.
4. Mario’s
Just like most other places around town, this happy hour is Monday thru Friday from 5-7 PM – but don’t think that’s the only time you’re going to get some deals. Stop in Thursday nights from 5-10 PM for half off pizzas. If you want to get a Bloody Mary or a mimosa, then drop by on Sundays to spend either $2 or $5 on your favorite drink.
5. Steel Cactus
If you really want to be immersed in the Pittsburgh happy hour culture, then you have to visit Steel Cactus and try their famous “Yinzerita” – a classic Pittsburgh twist on the classic margarita. Get this drink for $7, glasses of wine for $3, specialty drinks for $5 and half price off appetizers between 5-7 PM Monday thru Friday.
6. Shady Grove
Shady Grove is the place to eat in Shadyside – if you stop in between 5-7 PM during the week, you’ll also be able to take advantage of their happy hour. This includes $4 house wine and $3 draft beers. Stop by on Tuesdays to enjoy tacos and $6 specialty drinks and on Fridays for $5 Tito drinks and $2.50 Bud Light bottles.
7. Condado
I like tacos and margaritas as much as the next person, so Condado’s happy hour is the perfect place to be. From 5-7 PM Monday thru Friday you can enjoy $3 margaritas and $1 off tacos – a match made in heaven. Whether your trip starts or ends downtown, this is one Pittsburgh happy hour that you won’t want to skip.
Pittsburgh has much more to offer than just it’s attractive tourist locations.
So, take a trip to see the sites and then take another trip to drink all of what Pittsburgh has to offer. No matter what you’re in the mood for, one of these Pittsburgh happy hour locations will surely have what you’re looking for.