The Best Happy Hours in Pittsburgh — A Local's Guide (2026)

Pittsburgh's after-work drinking culture runs deep, shaped by a legacy of shift-work schedules that made the 4–6 PM window a genuine institution. The city's mix of craft breweries, neighborhood bars, and upscale steakhouses means well drink deals and draft specials exist at nearly every price point. With 69 verified happy hour deals in this guide, there's no shortage of places to start your evening.

Where to Go

The South Side stretch along East Carson Street is one of Pittsburgh's most concentrated bar corridors, while downtown and the Strip District draw the after-office crowd. Oakland serves the university crowd with accessible weeknight specials, and the North Shore comes alive on game days. Shadyside and Lawrenceville tend to skew toward craft cocktail and wine-forward spots.

Best Well Drink Deals

Eighteen bars in Pittsburgh currently offer verified well drink specials, with prices ranging from $3 to $5.

• Crafthouse Stage — $3.00 Wells & Drafts (Monday - Friday 9:00PM - 11:00PM)
• Remedy Restaurant — $4.50 Well Drinks (Sunday - Monday 4:00PM - 2:00AM, Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM - 2:00AM)
• Shorty's — $5 Drafts & Wells (Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Scratch & Co — $5 Wells & Drafts (Every day 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Morton's The Steakhouse — $5 Wells & Drafts (Sunday - Friday OPEN - 6:30PM)

Best Beer Deals

Seven Pittsburgh bars offer beer-specific happy hour specials, covering drafts, pints, and half-off options.

• Tom's Watch Bar — $1 Pint or Cocktail (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM, Friday - Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM)
• PaPa J's Twin Plaza — 1/2 off Beer & Wine (Daily 12:00PM - 5:00PM)
• Chimera Brewery — $5 Draft Beers (Tuesday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Revel — $2 off draft beer (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM, Friday 8:00PM - 10:00PM, Saturday 3:00PM - 5:00PM, Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM)
• Monterey Pub — $5 Draft Beers (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Bulldog Pub — $5.00 Harp Draft (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 11:00PM, Friday 2:00PM - 12:00AM, Saturday 12:00PM - 12:00AM, Sunday 12:00PM - 9:00PM)

Best Wine Deals

Three Pittsburgh bars offer wine-specific happy hour specials worth knowing about.

• City Winery — Half off all wines (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 11:00AM - 1:00PM)
• Barcelona Wine Bar — Half-Off Bottles (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Apteka — Specialized Wine Bar Menu (Thursday 5:00PM - 9:00PM)

Best Food Deals

Several Pittsburgh bars pair their drink specials with discounted food, making them practical stops for an early dinner.

• Kaya — half off mojitos (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Mad Mex — Half-off Drafts (Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Viva Los Tacos — Half Off Margs & (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Grandview Saloon — $5 off select apps (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Grapperia — $6.00 Cocktails; $1.00 off Beer/Wine (Tuesday - Thursday 4:00PM - Midnight, Friday & Saturday 4:00PM - 1:00AM, Monday 5:00PM - 10:00PM)

More Deals Worth Checking Out

Pittsburgh's general happy hour scene covers everything from $1-off drafts to half-priced cocktails across dozens of bars.

• Sienna Mercato — 1/2 Off Mixed Drinks (Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Emporio — 1/2 OFF Mixed Drinks (Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Mezzo — 1/2 Off Mixed Drinks (Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• The Finch — $9 Old Fashioneds (Tuesday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:00PM)
• Rear End Gastropub — $3 Craft Drafts (Tuesday - Saturday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Archie's — 80¢ Wings (Monday – Friday 5:00PM – 2:00AM, Saturday 4:00PM – 2:00AM, Sunday 12:00PM – 2:00AM)
• Carmella's Plates & Pints — 25% off Shared Plates & Drinks (Weekdays 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Southern Tier Brewery — $2 off drafts (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Spoonwood Brewing — $2 OFF Drafts (Tuesday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Gianna Vias — $4 drafts (Monday - Sunday All day)
• Five Iron Golf — $5 Craft Cocktails (Sunday - Friday 8:00PM - Close)
• Howl at the Moon — $2 off All Drinks (Thursday 7:00PM - 2:00AM, Friday 6:00PM - 2:00AM, Saturday 6:00PM - 2:00AM)
• Smokin' Joe's — 40 wings & $20 (Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 2:00AM, Sunday - Saturday 12:00PM - 2:00AM)
• Stoke's Grill — 1/2 Off Drafts (Tuesday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Industry Public House — $4 Pints of Brews (Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• The Coal Mine — $3 Domestic Drafts (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Houlihan's Mt. Lebanon — $5 Domestic Drafts (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 1:00PM - 3:00PM)
• Long Story Short — $2 Off All Drafts (Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Mezcal Mexican Cantina — $3 OFF Margaritas (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Thunderbird Cafe — $5 Drafts & Wines (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• The Summit — $5 Drafts (Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• SoHo — Half Priced Drafts (Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Wheelhouse — $4 Domestic Drafts (Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Mario's Oakland — $1.00 off All Drinks (Wednesday 4:00PM - 2:00AM, Thursday - Saturday 11:00AM - 2:00AM)
• Blue Moon — $1 off all drinks (Everyday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• The BeerHive — $1 OFF Drafts (Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Stinky's Bar & Grill — $4 Select Drafts (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Camino — $4 Drafts (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:00PM)
• The Abbey — $2 Off Abbey (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• Wigle Ross Park Mall — $2 Off Cocktails (Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Proper Brick Oven — Happy Hour Drinks (Monday - Saturday 5:00PM - 11:00PM)
• Bravo! Italian Kitchen — $8 Happy Hour Burger (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)
• fl.2 — Classic Cocktails (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
• The Goldmark — $6 Local Craft (Fridays and Saturdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM)
• Sidelines Bar & Grill — $2 Shots, $3 Mixed (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:30PM)

Pro Tips for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh happy hours cluster tightly in the 4–6 PM window on weekdays, so arriving right at open gives you the best seat selection at busier spots. If you want late-night pricing, a handful of bars like Crafthouse Stage and Howl at the Moon run evening windows well past 9 PM. Parking near South Side and the Strip District is easier if you arrive before 5:30 PM, or consider the light rail for downtown and South Side stops.

Best For

Pittsburgh happy hour is best for drinkers who want straightforward draft and well drink deals at accessible prices, with enough variety across neighborhoods to match any pace — from a quick post-work pint to a long evening out.

See Every Deal in Pittsburgh

This article covers the highlights, but there are 69 verified happy hour spots in Pittsburgh on the map. Download Happy Hour Map to browse them all with live hours, "happening now" filters, and one-tap directions.