5 Great Places to hang out in Squirrel Hill

Looking to grab a drink in Squirrel Hill with some friends? Luckily the neighborhood is full of entertaining bars, many of which are full of neighborhood regulars. We found some great ones for you to check out and enjoy.



Hidden Harbor

1708 Shady Ave.

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This hotspot calls itself a “modern Tiki spot.” Come here to feel like you’re in Hawaii with amusing cocktails like the “Curse of Pele,” made with Navy-strength Jamaican rum, lime, grapefruit, pineapple falernum, orgeat and bitters. Their “Rum Barrel” cocktail is so potent the bar only allows one per customer!



Squirrel Hill Sports Bar

5832 Forward Ave.

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This quintessential sports bar has everything you need for a fun night out. There’s 10 HD TVs and projection screens, happy hour nightly from 4-6 p.m., pool tables, darts and more. There’s also a stage for bands and DJs to get your music on. The bar has been featuring the “Fighting Squirrel Nutty Ale,” dubbed Squirrel Hill’s first beer.



Squirrel Hill Cafe

5802 Forbes Ave.

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The Squirrel Cage or just “the cage”…This popular neighborhood spot stays open until 2 a.m. every single night. Cheap beers and drinks go great with the cafe’s “sandwich cage,” with sandwiches like a meatball sub for only $4.75 and a grilled cheese for just $2.75. You can’t beat prices like that! If salad is more your game, the Squirrel Hill Cafe puts fries on theirs, like true Pittsburghers!



The Independent Brewing Company

1704 Shady Ave.

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The Independent Brewing Company has classic cocktails like Manhattans, gimlets and old-fashioneds. Two dozen local spirits are also on hand to try as well as bourbons, scotches, whiskeys and ryes. The warm hospitality and careful mixing of drinks make The Independent Brewing Company a quiet place to enjoy a well-crafted cocktail.



The Warehouse

1731 Murray Ave.

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From their website:
The Warehouse is a new Local Pub & Grub . Whether you’ve come to enjoy our Special Happy Hour or To have a great place to come and sit and relax, The Warehouse definitely has something for anyone who likes a good time.With a professional crew behind the bar and an amazing chill vibe, trust us when we tell you that you haven’t truly been to an Bar if you haven’t been to The Warehouse.”

Check back often… we will certainly find more places for you to grab a drink in Squirrel Hill to add to our list!



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