Nightlife & Entertainment
Venues
August Henry's City Saloon
946 Penn Avenue
412-765-3270
One of Downtown Pittsburgh's newest dining and nightspots located in the heart of the Convention and Cultural District. Stop by for daily lunch and dinner specials along with a great happy hour.
Backstage Bar
655 Penn Avenue
412-325-6769
www.PGHArts.org
The Cultural District just got a little more interesting! Along with great food and drinks, the Backstage Bar often features entertainment before and after shows Downtown. Stop in for live music (no cover charge) before or after a performance in the Cultural District.
Bar Louie
240 Station Square Drive
412-394-0500
An upscale urban restaurant and bar accented with funky artwork and music. Imaginative martinis headline the drink list, which also features over 20 bottled and draft beers, microbrews and a unique variety of wines by the glass or bottle.
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
719 Liberty Avenue
412-456-6666
www.PGHArts.org
The moment you step into the Benedum Center, you know you are in for a treat. You will be dazzled by the awe-inspiring historic theater before the lights go down and by the world-renowned shows after. From Swan Lake to Stomp, the Benedum Center is IT for entertainment.
Bossa Nova123 Seventh Street
412-232-3030
Bossa Nova's unique space features cozy lounges, a dramatic bar and an eclectic blend of music, art and sculpture. Bossa Nova serves authentic global tapas, exotic cocktails and some of the finest martinis in the Burgh. Gather your friends for happy hour "Martini Movement," from 5 - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Buckhead Saloon
225 Station Square
412-232-3101
A casually classy bar, Buckhead Saloon is your favorite neighborhood bar wrapped in a cozy lodge atmosphere. From live bands to DJ dance parties, Buckhead Saloon is always a good time.
Byham Theater
101 Sixth Street
412-456-1350
www.pgharts.org
Originally built in 1903 as the Gayety Theater, the Byham Theater opened on Halloween night, 1904. It ran for many years as one of the country's foremost stage and vaudeville houses, with appearances from such stars as Ethel Barymore, Gertrude Lawrence and Helen Hayes.
Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Avenue
412.325.6769
www.CLOCabaret.com
Located in the new Theater Square complex, this intimate and exciting 250-seat space offers audiences extended runs of fun-filled musicals in a unique theater setting with both table and traditional theater seating. Its location in the heart of the Cultural District and amenities make it an ideal setting for long sought-after entertainment offerings including Late Night entertainment.
Hard Rock Cafe230 W. Station Square Drive
412-481-ROCK
The Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh is located at Station Square between the Grand Concourse Restaurant and the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. A one-story building with an industrial ceiling and exposed-brick stage, the new HRC has indoor seating for 200 people with additional seating on our outdoor patio to accommodate 70 guests. The City of Champions welcomes you here with rock 'n' roll flair and the tastiest fare.
Heinz Hall
600 Penn Avenue
412-392-4900
www.pittsburghsymphony.org
Heinz Hall is the cornerstone of the Cultural District. With its international reputation for grandeur and excellence as a concert hall and showplace, the 2,661-seat Heinz Hall is home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Nine on Nine
900 Penn Avenue
412-338-6463
Nine on Nine's offers a warm, welcoming space for you to enjoy the cutting-edge creations of Executive Chef Richard DeShantz and his team. Bar Nine is the restaurant's newest addition. In the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy special made drinks and small bites from Bar Nine's new menu. Enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 8 - 11:30 p.m. Stop in for happy hour from 5 - 7 p.m., Monday - Saturday.
Olive or Twist
140 Sixth Street
412-255-0525
Pittsburgh's premiere martini bar - adjacent to Heinz Hall, The Renaissance Hotel and a short walk to PNC Park over the Clemente Bridge. Stop in for happy hour from 5 - 7 p.m, Monday - Friday.
Pittsburgh Public Theater - O'Reilly Theater
621 Penn Avenue
412-316-1600
www.PPT.orgThe Pittsburgh Public Theater provides artistically diverse theatrical experiences of the highest quality. The PPT boasts contemporary theater in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. With their unique three-quarter thrust stage — the audience surrounds the actors on three sides — The Public offers intimate, engaging, professional theater.
Seviche930 Penn Avenue
412.697.3120
Nuevo Latino tapas bar with island cocktails, creative foods from Latin Amercia--one of the hottest new spots in Downtown!
Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue
412-697-1336
The Sonoma Grille is a sophisticated, casual restaurant with an airy dining room, hip diners and a display of vivid colors, reminiscent of the Sonoma valley. Savor a glass of wine in our lounge, overlooking a towering collection of wine or spend a leisurely evening pairing the wine with a delightful dinner.
The Melting Pot
125 West Station Square Drive
412-261-3477
The Melting Pot creates a fun and interactive dining experience for everyone with their decadent varieties of cheese fondues, mouth-watering entrees, extensive wine menu and savory speciality drinks. Happy hour is 4 - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Tonic Bar & Grille 
971 Liberty Avenue
412-456-0460
Tonic provides a wonderful culinary experience for visitors with their fantastic staff, scrumptious lunch & dinner menus and fresh-squeezed cocktails featured daily. Happy hour is from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday.
