Two Frays Brewery — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

The beer is decent. The reactionary attitude of the barkeep and, to a lesser extent, what seemed like an entitled clientele culture (which may start with the management), are the primary reasons for my initial two star review (changed to three because I need to be fair about the general, nice atmosphere and welcome diversity). If you're familiar with the Stanford Prison Experiment, then you'll have an apt analogy for the barkeeper's peremptory enforcement of the rule for three samples per customer: my father and law and I came in today and we discussed the three samples a customer rule, and I explained to the barkeep in rational, calm, friendly terms about how I'll try to abide by the rules but find them counterproductive, because ordering a flight is not cost effective (especially in our crazy inflation economy) and because no experienced beer drinker will order a flight (in my view), because they know what types of beer they want, already, and want to narrow down the options based on an already refined preference category. (I didn't say all of this, mind you; the keep wasn't keen on talking but rather enforcing the rules arbitrarily.) I had two samples. My father and law had two samples and ordered a pint based on the second. I asked for a third and the keep accused me of having four samples, when the rule (as we established from the start) is three per customer. She said she didn't want to argue with me, sarcastically, and had a poor attitude the whole interaction. I said I am sorry that she perceives our exchange as an argument. I also said goodbye in a polite manner, but she purposefully ignored me, as if I'm a problematic customer. This is an inappropriate way to go about things, because (a) you don't want to discourage your clientele (which can already afford to be there in the first place, so can't be sample abuser types) from finding what they want, and because (b) you should be happy about aficionados coming in to find what they want. I urge the owner to abandon the sample rule. It's a recipe for arbitrary enforcement, rather than open exploration. If you're paying $17 for two beers, which is insane in this economy, then you should treat your...

I’ve been to this place quite a few times and every time it has been an abysmal experience. The staff has been rude every time I’ve gone in and on my first visit, whoever was bartending laughed at my ID saying he’d never seen one that looked like it before (assuming it was fake). He proceeded to question me on my address etc. for long enough that a fellow patron saw that I was uncomfortable and stepped in by saying “are you going to just sell him the beer or not?” to which he finally stopped hassling me. Maybe know what a state ID looks like if you’re going to be a bartender. Unfortunately the beer is delicious and I’ll occasionally stop in to bring some home with me. Whenever I do I always get the vibe I’m being judged by the staff as if I’m too young and my palette too unrefined to enjoy the gods nectar that is their microbrew. Maybe just ask for ID and sell me my beer instead of talking down and raising your eyebrows and I’d be much more inclined to say positive things about...

Cute neighborhood craft brewery that fits perfectly in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

They had 11 beers on tap when we visited, as well as ciders, wines and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We tried the Better Together Kolsch Style Ale and the Everybody Should Be Nice to Everyone a pale malt and wheat then conditioned on watermelon and kiwi. They have 2-3 sizes depending upon the beer's ABV.

No, they dont have food, but you are welcome to bring in food. I swear everyone had a pizza or snack from a nearby restaurant.

There is seating inside or on a really cool patio area. Visit their website to view a ton of information about the beers, space, specials and philosophy. Two Frays has created an inclusive space where good people can enjoy good beer and...