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Spirit
242 51st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, United States
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An
Review №1

Excellent place to get together with outside seating that is completely open on the sides so you feel as though you are sitting in the fresh air. Completely under cover. Excellent service. We felt warm the whole time with those tall heaters that they have supplied plus the ceiling heaters. Their menu is excellent. Their drink menu is creative. I enjoyed my whole experience there and I will go back soon

De
Review №2

Wonderful atmosphere.. fabulous food. Pizza is outstanding. Great employees

Va
Review №3

Pretty cool place with some live bands sometimes I well definitely go back!!!

Jo
Review №4

Good pizza, service and drinks. We got the Bickle. Really liked it.

Am
Review №5

Salad was great.Pizza was great.Cookies were great.Lemonade was banging.Not a bad thing to say. Nothing but goodness!

Ch
Review №6

Visited here for a concert.Excellent experience. Sound was great. Staff and security were great. Drinks were done well. Exceeded my expectations.

Di
Review №7

Awesome food, great service. Respectful and knowledgeable server and fun casual atmosphere. Great hummus!

Be
Review №8

The pizza (crust is perfection) and stuffed olives are delicious, but the lavender lemonade is out of this world! Its by far the best Ive ever had at any restaurant anywhere. (Plus its served in a jar - super charming!)Im giving this place 3 stars because I was very disappointed to see so many maskless faces. COVID is a serious threat and we all have a responsibility to take proper precautions.If you havent been here, I highly suggest checking it out!

AE
Review №9

Excellent service and tasty pizza. Great atmosphere with their hall upstairs for larger bands.

Ki
Review №10

First timer, we went for a wedding ceremony. I dont think it was handicap accessible. Small bathrooms.

Co
Review №11

I mean, the PIZZA CMON its sO GOOD what a phenomenal place

Bi
Review №12

Such a lovely place every time I visit. The staff is so friendly and the food is so good. I always leave Spirit with a full belly and an even fuller heart.

La
Review №13

Great music venue. Plenty of seating. Diverse drink menu. Creative and fun patio and smoking area. Staff was courteous and helpful. Quality audio engineering. Pizza place in the basement is a nice bonus. Really just a well thought out and comfortable space for concerts and events.

Ro
Review №14

PGH nightlife + pizza. A divey sort of club with an eclectic mix of shows and events.

De
Review №15

This was a VERY UNIQUE birthday party! It was great. The kids really loved it. I did caricatures of the kids as wrestlers or whatever they wanted to be! I can do entertainment for you at Sweet P.E.A Entertainment on Facebook!

Sa
Review №16

I went to Spirit for their brunch buffet on Sunday morning. Its unlimited food and coffee for $16 and you have tons of choices: pizza, salad, bacon, eggs, vegan options, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, Mac and cheese... We sat outside by their school bus, it was great. Food was super tasty, original and home made. Highly recommend it!

Do
Review №17

Attended wedding it was a great venue for all involved.

To
Review №18

Good food, drinks, staff, music and more! A must visit if you want to check out the nightlife in Pittsburgh.

Co
Review №19

Pre-covid I loved spirit for their fun dance parties, and to my delight they have wonderful food and cocktails. I had had their pizza at the dance parties before but their dinner menu is next level. The brussel sprouts are one of my favorites. I cant wait to dance here again, until then Spirit will be hosting dance parties in my tummy.

Em
Review №20

The pizza was delicious! I love the sauce they use. I wasnt sure about the vegan cheez sauce being too watery & making a mess but it was perfect. We also had the fingerling potatoes, which were super tasty 🍻

Wy
Review №21

Spirit has been a hot spot for all genres of people and events. We love you spirit ❤️🔪

Ja
Review №22

We ordered ahead of time and picked up for a covid-safe date night at home and we werent disappointed! The white pizza is a personal favorite and the lemon-ricotta cheesecake with blueberry compote was a perfect treat to finish the meal. Im always happy to support such a great establishment with wonderful food, drinks and staff who are always pleasant and helpful!

E
Review №23

Sold place, she had nice legs. And thats what kept me coming back.

Ra
Review №24

Went 9/29 for KSWA and this place was so much fun! The food was delicious and the staff was very nice, efficient and personable! Definitely would go back!w

Ro
Review №25

Always have a wonderful time. Awesome pizza and got some dancing in today.

Da
Review №26

Was here for the local studio wrestling show. What a great event, crowd, space and vibe. Cant wait to take my kid back - not sure who had more fun. Me or him.

Ow
Review №27

From record fests, to punk shows and rap shows, to live pro-wrestling, this venue has something for everyone. The staff there are top notch human beings who legitimately have my back and the back of anyone who would patronize their business. The drink selection is great, from cheap beer to craft beer and craft cocktails, they once again have something for everyone. Pizza is delicious, and the bagels served at brunch are even better.

Ca
Review №28

Comfortably distanced patio, friendly staff, delicious food & beverage

Ry
Review №29

Im not cool enough to be at this place but I go anyway because they get good acts. They serve drinks, theres food too (it does what a bar should). The bartenders keep up with the large crowds. This last time I went there was this cool installation that made me feel like I was inside a Winamp visualization. I guess theres a downstairs there but Ive only ever been upstairs. Theyre even nice enough to put an outdoor heater for smokers and the guy checking your ids outside when its cold.

Ty
Review №30

This was a super fun bar. We went on a night where there was a DJ and no cover. They had great pizza and decently priced beer. We danced all night and just had a wonderful time. It seems like the spaces it very multifunctional and the management seems to be able to navigate that well. We went back the next morning because we left a sweatshirt there and it was open for brunch and obviously had a totally different non-night-club vibe.Go there if you want a good time.

Sa
Review №31

True east coast pizza lovers rejoice! The round pizza here is chef’s kiss 🤌🏼

Ma
Review №32

Great place to dance. Cool lights and good sound. Food wise, I know that they have pizza - including vegan options - but Ive never eaten there

Be
Review №33

Spirit has a great outdoor space! I was here with a few friends and we ordered a few pizzas and they were absolutely perfect. I’m not sure what it is, but the red sauce is so so good. I will definitely be back!

Al
Review №34

Missing bingo bango at the Lounge but plenty of amazing takeout nights from Spirit. Highly recommend if you want one of the best pizzas in the ‘burgh.

pe
Review №35

Didnt eat there. Great cocktails.

Do
Review №36

In an old moose club. Outside still shows the original asthetics. Walk in and head through doors to downstairs. If youre from the Midwest its like walking into your grandparents basement. There food is setup buffet style using food trays similar to elementary schools & prisons. And its GOOD!Theres a DJ in the corner spinning all sorts of good music and the service is great.

La
Review №37

Reggae night is lit!

De
Review №38

Mostly geared to younger crowd or those young at heart, but owner and staff top notch, good example of how a business should be run

Mi
Review №39

Cool little venue, but it is pretty small. Reasonably priced drinks, and fun events like the KSWA

Mi
Review №40

Great food, can’t wait to go to it as a bar and music venue again

Za
Review №41

The bartenders were awesome, mixed drinks strong and good, and pizza delicious! AND they had free bingo on Sunday nights! Overall an awesome spot that doesnt look like much on the outside but is a gem of the city on the inside.

R.
Review №42

Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.

Ro
Review №43

The people and the atmosphere are phenomenal. Once the music starts you find yourself in the beat. My first time and will not be my last. Everyone was so friendly. They make you feel very welcome and comfortable. I love jazz and this just brought it to a whole other level of enjoyment.

Je
Review №44

Great atmosphere friendly staff

Kh
Review №45

I have to give it another chance

Be
Review №46

Door staff could have been friendlier, but everyone else was friendly. Decent space, clean, and the sound was set up good so that it sounded nice. Bar area set so only those over 21 can enter, but you can still see the stage, which is nice.

ch
Review №47

Super good funk night

Mi
Review №48

I had a great time here! The bar downstairs was great. The staff, bouncers, and bar tenders were very friendly, and there is a great selection of beer that is reasonably priced.The venue upstairs is AWESOME. The sound and acoustics are great, and there was plenty of room even though the show was completely sold out.This was a great place to have Pittsburgh Skullfest. Thanks to the owners and organizers for hosting such a great show! DOOM was awesome and I had a blast! Cheers!

Du
Review №49

Love everything about this place!

Jo
Review №50

So far so good. Sitting at the bar waiting for The Joe Boots screening upstairs, and of course my slice of pizza. Very friendly wait staff. Outside seating is also very cool. The music is not too loud. I am here early 7pm, on a Thursday night and people are just starting to arrive. Will definitely be back.

Da
Review №51

Amazing atmosphere! Great food! Serious ambiance with eclectic mix of art lining the walls... Mixed crowd. Only downfall no accessibility to upstairs performance space where the show I was to attend was being held. Check with promoter before purchasing tix if you use a chair...see if ur event is on 1st level stage or upstairs. .. But management was so cool and apologetic and listened to my suggestions about a small stair elevator or stairglide or some type of lift system. They also took care of my meal and drinks. Awesome venue besides the one hiccup but have ramped entrance into the first floor areas.

pe
Review №52

Very nice place. Enjoyed the flea market and then had a excellent home grown brunch afterwards.

Ch
Review №53

So amazing.

Co
Review №54

I moved away from Pittsburgh but every time I go back, this place makes me wish I hadnt. Great cheap bar pizza. Great energy.

Je
Review №55

Great venue, kind bartenders, and a decent amount of seating to enjoy shows downstairs. Check out jazz night and enjoy a refreshingly decent sound system.

Ju
Review №56

Nice place to Metal concerts..

Ja
Review №57

Strong drinks.

Ph
Review №58

Excellent venue for concerts. Ive been here for a show a while back and it was phenomenal. I was also here for the 2020 Fermentation Festival, which was also an excellent experience, however the venue itself was perhaps a bit too packed at times. Spirit now holds a place in my heart for the memories I made there.

Da
Review №59

Yum, great food and beer. Fabulous service.

Ch
Review №60

Best bar in town, from the space itself to all of the eclectic events to the drinks and food service and most importantly the staff who make this place special. Definitely a unique establishment that really brings multiple different communities together. Stop here on trivia night, for bed by ten dance party, or brunch on the weekend. Also, the pizza is bomb. You wont be disappointed

To
Review №61

I come here once a month or so for Sunday brunch with a few folks from church. I really enjoy the food, the great music, the ambiance and design, the cocktails. The staff is awesome. I highly recommend stopping in for Sunday brunch sometime.

Er
Review №62

Very cool place. They always have something for everybody, whether its their diverse musicians that play or there great patio. Pizza is amazing. Garlic knots are amazing. Food is great. Drinks are reasonably priced. Bar tenders are friendly and attentive. Never a bad experience.

ed
Review №63

I went to Spirits In Bed By Ten dance party. It is first come first served and cash at the door. Once in, there was a decent sized dance floor and a DJ playing hits from the 70s-90s. The bar was more than adequate. While nice, it did have a high school gym dance feel to it.Ended promptly at 9pm.

Ca
Review №64

Pizza = 10 stars! Detroit style, thicker crust. By far, one of my favorites. Ive only had late night za here, but would love to try the brunch.Bar/Music venue = eh, not particularly my scene. The underground space makes it a bit cramped, and the cover every weeknight gets old- you have to pay the cover even if you want to get in to order pizza!Go for the pizza, 100%

Mi
Review №65

My husband and I stopped on on Sunday for brunch. The food was delicious. The service was great. Definitely would stop in if in the area.

Af
Review №66

Natiq Jalil was featured as the visual artist at Spirit. It was a beautiful installation and the event was spectacular.

Ju
Review №67

Had a great time last night in a deep techno gig at Spirit. The sound was great and the light installation was fantastic. The best thing was the DJs though. They really killed it!

Sa
Review №68

Spirit is a great place for Sunday brunch. They do a brunch buffet special that is super vegan friendly too! I would try everything you can at the buffet. The service is very good too.

Ma
Review №69

I was very impressed with the pizza at this place. I had heard it was good and then I saw it. I had to have one. It is square pizza and it is very good. The crust is better than the sauce but the whole thing is very good and after being out for awhile with friends it hit the spot!Also this club has great music and a big crowd. Very popular plan to stand in line sometimes.

Yu
Review №70

It was our first time here today and was slightly disappointed because we came following reviews. We waited about an hour for our food and it wasn’t even busy. Steak and eggs came out cold and our breakfast sandwiches were also cold to the point where the cheese didnt even melt. The best dish was the biscuit and gravy that came out first. The server was kind and kept apologizing for the wait.

Br
Review №71

Great place for holding art shows and musical performances. Held our Love Dungeon II show along with a few other shows weve been guests of. Only gripe is that the bathroom is pretty small and if theres a huge concert, there can be a bit of a wait.

Ma
Review №72

Took my son and his friend to brunch. About a third of the items on the buffet were never refilled the entire time we were there(which was awhile). The price was $16, so it would have been nice to have the full selection. What was there was...ok. The service by our server was very good though.

Ja
Review №73

Spirit is always incredible! Pre-gaming the show downstairs with incredible pizza and a fantastic beer selection is perfect prior to seeing a show upstairs in the vault. Its even better when seeing a show that pairs really well with Ian Brills vault!

Ca
Review №74

Nice inside but overheard bartender and watched as they re-used cherrys from drinks which is super gross. Dec-30 between 12 and 2:30pm a man in a bright green or yellow hat was informed by another man that they were out of cherrys the man in hat replied to not dump out drinks with cherrys in them so they can reuse them in other peoples drinks and then proceeded to do so..

Ra
Review №75

Spirit is an awesome venue. You can have totally different music/vibes in the different areas. Upstairs, downstairs, outside. Its all fun! And they have decent pizza if you start to feel the hunger.

Ma
Review №76

Best pizza from scratch in town. The staff is really nice and helpful. The shows that are thrown there are amazing. Should get there early though because capacity hits most nights. Not to long of a wait though to get in it so.

Sh
Review №77

Went on the Thanksgiving Eve event Make Sure You Have Fun. Its a cool venue. This particular night was moderately attended so it was easy to dance, walk around and have a seat if the spirit moved. Drinks were strong and really tasty. They had several rotating DJs that were all amazing. The downstairs was very dark which I found good for just cutting loose. The upstairs had this trippy dance floor. Great dancing great music great drinks. Fast bartenders. Had a great time.

E
Review №78

Pizza was good. Bartender forgot to put the order in for over an hour. Kitchen guy was rude when we asked for an update. Once they put in the order they said it would be right out. Then the guy says 20min. It was closer to 40. No apology when the pizza came to the table. No offer for compensation. We asked for them to take the pizza off the bill upon paying. They obliged. Then they proceeded to charge us full price for our happy hours drinks. Wont be spending my money on food or drink here anymore. Get it together, Spirit.

Ch
Review №79

I love this bar. They have so many different bands and some of the most entertaining events I have ever participated in. The ballroom upstairs is huge and perfect for any event. The outdoor patio is one of the nicest in the city.

El
Review №80

Easily one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Fun events, great music, cheap and strong drinks, friendly atmosphere.

Ta
Review №81

Very cool and hip place to chill. The staff is very hardworking and very nice and they gave so many cool venues there like everyday its amazing and everybody there is very welcoming. I love this club. If you havent gotten a chance to come out you definitely have to

Ro
Review №82

Awesome Afro beats music just wish they did it more often. Not enough people of Afro decent appreciate this spot. Come party yall 3rd Sat of the month. Peace

Za
Review №83

I really like spirit, they hold all kinds of great events and the Pizza is good too. I recently went here for Nerd Night and it was an interesting event, kind of like a Ted talk but with beer and more crowd interactions.

Br
Review №84

Went for Sunday brunch with the whole family. Food was amazing with several vegetarian options. You must try the fresh squeezed grapefruit mimosa, so good.

Ke
Review №85

I never been downstairs, it reminds me of the 70s and has that nostalgia feel.... and the pizza is good. I wish I had a pictire

Jo
Review №86

Upstairs is a great small concert venue, has a bar and a small amount of seating in the back and even offered free water. The venue was very very loud though so make sure you bring earplugs. I have not been on the ground floor bar, so this review is just as a concert venue.

Jo
Review №87

Its a big venue with separate rooms. They provide different opportunities to drink and dance. Its too dirty for me, but I wouldnt have cared when I was younger.

le
Review №88

Love this place! Ive seen several shows here and have always enjoyed it. Prices for drinks and food could be better, but are fair for the environment. If you smoke, theres s great patio out back to do so.

Ro
Review №89

Awkward place for a show. Separate 21 and up drinking area barricade ... You have to show your band every time before going back to the 21 and up are and cant bring drinks out of that area. Just a strange set up . Acoustics arent terrible.

E.
Review №90

So much family fun. All your Halloween needs. One issue is finding their location. They switch to a new location every year. You can also go on online to buy which is helpful. Dr. Zombie answers any questions you may have. Sign up for email list and receive many discounts. In store and online!

Mi
Review №91

Had brunch on our Saturday morning. The food was wonderful, even if two dishes were a bit slow because they had to make fresh whipped cream. The server was even better and apologized and comped the tardy dishes. Will go back for sure next time Im in Pittsburgh.

Ja
Review №92

Great drinks (especially the gin and juice). Great pizza. Great space for dancing💃

Ni
Review №93

Great venue, tasty pizza, awesome happy hour specials. Only complaint is it does get hot during a dancing type event, especially in warmer months.

He
Review №94

Really interesting atmosphere. Its an old private club that has been turned into a hipster hideaway. There are electronic sound machine stations to play around on and a wide open environment. The Pizza was really great that we ordered and the salad was decent too. Id recommend! They had a pretty decent selection of craft beer as well.

Ch
Review №95

Went to Spirit to meet friends and hear Egomyth play. The decor is very old-school, but the whole place has a hipster-cool contemporary vibe to it too. It was an amalgam of old and new school cool. Pizza was delicious! Bands were great. Different venues on different floors adds interest and energy. Well done!

Ry
Review №96

I go here all the time. They have by far the best Pizza in the city, along with the best grilled cheese Ive ever had. Im pretty sure they make everything from scratch and go as far as growing their own herbs and spices. The bar tenders are always very kind and attentive.. one of the best spots in the city to find local music from artists of all genres. Like I said, Im always here with my friends and if youre looking for a really down to earth cultural experience this is the place to go.

Ba
Review №97

Super great brunch! Lots of vegetarian options, really great variety--I dont usually go for buffet style since I cant usually eat enough in one sitting to justify the cost, but it was 11/10 worth it for once! Hope to come back soon for one of the evening events.

Hi
Review №98

Awesome venue with lots of great bands and events. Great crowd of people, surprisingly healthy (and tasty) food and reasonably priced drinks. Lots of fun!

Jo
Review №99

I like Spirit as a bar in itself, their bar staff is friendly and the pizza is always good. However, every time I’ve gone to a show here it’s never been a good time. It’s never Spirit itself that causes it, more so the event managers and even sometimes the crowd that’s attending aren’t the best or even all that friendly. I love their craft vendor fairs that they occasionally host though!

Ma
Review №100

This is a pretty sweet place. The sound system is very good and its set up very nicely. The outside keeps a run down aethestic but the inside is very nice. The concert venue was just awesome. When I was there they had these cool lights that went over the stage and crowd, they really added to the experience.

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  • Address:242 51st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, United States
  • Site:http://spiritpgh.com/
  • Phone:+1 412-586-4441
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Catering food and drink supplier
  • Concert hall
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Night club
  • Pizza delivery
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:5–10pm
  • Tuesday:5–10pm
  • Wednesday:2–8pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:5–10pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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