Best Breweries in Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for breweries in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Craft breweries with taprooms, tours, food trucks and cans to go. Pennsylvania has one of the largest numbers of craft breweries in the US.
This guide lists 10 breweries in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 6 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Breweries in Pittsburgh
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Trace Brewing
- Address 4312 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
- Phone (412) 904-3555
- Website tracebloomfield.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-8 PM |
2 Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh
- Address 316 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 301-2337
- Website taprooms.stbcbeer.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-10 PM |
3 Penn Brewery
- Address 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 237-9400
- Website pennbrew.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 12-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 12-10 PM |
| Fri | 12-10 PM |
| Sat | 12-10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
4 East End Brewing Company
- Address 147 Julius St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Phone (412) 537-2337
- Website eastendbrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5-10 PM |
| Wed | 5-10 PM |
| Thu | 5-10 PM |
| Fri | 4-10 PM |
| Sat | 12-10 PM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
5 Penn Brewery
- Address 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 237-9400
- Website pennbrew.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 5-10 PM |
| Wed | 5-10 PM |
| Thu | 5-10 PM |
| Fri | 4-10 PM |
| Sat | 12-10 PM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
6 Allegheny City Brewing
- Address 507 Foreland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Phone (412) 904-3732
- Website alleghenycitybrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 12-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 12-10 PM |
| Fri | 12-10 PM |
| Sat | 12-10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
7 Dancing Gnome Beer
- Address 1025 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
- Phone (412) 408-2083
- Website dancinggnomebeer.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-9 PM |
| Wed | 4-10 PM |
| Thu | 4-9 PM |
| Fri | 4-11 PM |
| Sat | 12-11 PM |
| Sun | 12-7 PM |
8 The Church Brew Works
- Address 3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Phone (412) 688-8200
- Website churchbrew.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-10 PM |
| Wed | 4-10 PM |
| Thu | 4-10 PM |
| Fri | 2-10 PM |
| Sat | 12-10 PM |
| Sun | 12-6 PM |
9 Hitchhiker Brewing - Tap Room
- Address 190 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
- Phone (412) 343-1950
- Website hitchhikerbrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 4-10:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-10:15 PM |
| Wed | 4-10:15 PM |
| Thu | 4-10:15 PM |
| Fri | 12-11 PM |
| Sat | 12-11 PM |
| Sun | 12-9 PM |
10 Eleventh Hour Brewing
- Address 3711 Charlotte St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Phone (412) 676-8034
- Website 11thhourbrews.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 4-9 PM |
| Wed | 4-9 PM |
| Thu | 4-11 PM |
| Fri | 4-11 PM |
| Sat | 12-11 PM |
| Sun | 1-7 PM |
How to choose breweries in Pittsburgh
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Pittsburgh and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Pittsburgh
Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.
Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
Which breweries in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Trace Brewing, Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh, Penn Brewery, East End Brewing Company, Penn Brewery, Allegheny City Brewing. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Pittsburgh do these breweries cover?
The breweries on this list are located in ZIP codes 15201, 15206, 15212, 15215, 15224, 15228. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Pittsburgh restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Pittsburgh?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.