Pope's Place — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

So my friends and I took a road trip down to Pittsburgh to watch a Steeler game and decided we would stop by Pope’s Place Saturday night for a couple drinks with the boys. As soon as we opened the doors, the fumes from the cigarette smoke filled the air and I probably inhaled enough to be put on the UNOS transplant list. Next thing you know I turned around and a man yelled “FIRE TOMLIN” at me because I was wearing a Steelers hat. Would...

Came upon this gem many years while we were looking for a place to have some drinks. Even though we are not from Polish Hill, we became semi regulars and even introduced others to this great bar. Great prices for the drinks. Really good food. We moved to Youngstown but every time we come to Pittsburgh we have to visit this place. The owner always is great to us when we drop by. If ever in Polish Hill,...

Clean, well-lit and friendly. Smoking is permitted but handled well by the circulation. They focus on bird dog flavored whiskeys which gets you interesting drinks (if you like flavored whiskey) for a low price. Overall your bar bill will be extremely low compared to all other bars in Pittsburgh. Nice food options often homemade by the kind bartenders. A pleasant find in...