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Pittsburgh’s Happiest Hours

Julia Kahn Student Contributor, University of Pittsburgh
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Pitt chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Are you 21, in Pittsburgh, and looking for an affordable, fun place for your social plans? Check out one of Pittsburgh’s many happy hour deals. There’s one in every neighborhood for everyone. 

The Porch at Schenley

This Oakland staple has a severely underrated happy hour. Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m., The Porch has $6 select craft cocktails and house wine, $9 premium wine, and $2 off draft beer. They also have deals on select appetizers and shareables, like discounted apps and $3 off pizzas. 

https://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley/menu/happy-hour

Bridges & Bourbon

Bridges & Bourbon, a modern restaurant located in the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh, has happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-6:30 p.m. Their drink specials are $9 signature old-fashioned, $6 Tito’s with a mixer, $11 classic cocktails, and $9 select wines by the glass, along with happy hour bites. 

https://www.bridgesandbourbonpgh.com/menus/#happy-hour

Union Grill

Another Oakland restaurant, the cozy Union Grill specializes in late-night happy hour deals. Sunday through Tuesday 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday 8-10 p.m., all drinks are half off. A great option if you cannot go with the 5 p.m. crowd!

https://www.uniongrilloakland.com/location/union-grill/

The Summit

The Summit is located at the top of the Monongahela Incline, with gorgeous views of the city just steps away. Their happy hour is on weeknights from 5-7 p.m., a perfect time to have a drink and watch the sunset. The Summit has $10 featured cocktails, $8 classic cocktails, $5 drafts, $2 off glasses of wine, $1 off beer cans & bottles, as well as different specials each day of the week. 

https://thesummitpgh.com

The Spritzery

If you are looking for an aesthetic, fun, and colorful bar for girls’ night, The Spritzery is it. Also located in the Cultural District, The Spritzery’s happy hour is Wednesday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and all day Sunday. Their signature spritzes are $9, along with $10 espresso martinis and half off drafts. 

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Ritual House

Classy and upscale Ritual House has a very extensive happy hour, with $8 house spirit mixed drinks, $9 house wine by the glass, $2 off draft beer, $10 happy hour cocktails, other specialty cocktails, and happy hour food specials. Happy hour is weekdays from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Pittsburgh. 

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The Urban Tap

Saving one of my favorites for last, The Urban Tap has happy hour at both their Southside and Shadyside locations. It is Monday-Friday from 4-6:30 p.m., along with other deals throughout the week. Their happy hour features $5 classic cocktails, $7 specialty cocktails, $2 off shareables, half off most drafts, $5 wine by the glass, and $3 white claw cans (Wednesday only). 

https://www.theurbantap.com/happy-hour

So, next time you and your friends are looking for a budget-friendly and delightful happy hour around Pittsburgh, consult my list or find a new favorite spot!

Julia Kahn is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh and chapter president. She enjoys writing about health, wellness, reviews, and personal experiences. Julia is a Media and Professional Communications major with a minor in Law and Criminal Justice and a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. At Pitt, she is also involved in the Frederick Honors College, Women in Law, and her sorority, TriDelta. In her free time, she loves to run, go to the gym, read, go for walks, spend time with friends and family, and travel.