Obviously I’m not from here. Visiting a friend who doesn’t know or like sports. Is William Penn a good option? I’m staying in the strip district but I have a car so I really don’t care unless it’s more than 15-20 mins away.

I know the Penguins play tonight and no one here cares about the NBA, but the NBA game is on TNT so I’m trying to think of a low key spot that has enough TVs that they wouldn’t mind flipping one to the NBA game.

Seeking a cozy vibe with good food and relatively cheap beer.

Comments

iamnotyrmotheriswear t1_je1hpu1 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 6:58 PM

#2,424,732

Penguins play tonight so that'll be on most of the TV's at sports bars. Depending on the number of TV's most would probably be willing to work with you and switch one.

Your best bet is either City Works or the Casino.

IMicrowaveSteak OP t1_je1ic5m wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:01 PM

#2,424,854

Replying to iamnotyrmotheriswear (#2,424,732)

I know haha I’m not from Pittsburgh so I don’t care at all about the penguins. Trying to find a spot that won’t be loud as fuck with penguins fans going nuts

iamnotyrmotheriswear t1_je1itgt wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:05 PM

#2,424,953

Replying to IMicrowaveSteak (#2,424,854)

You'll find out if you haven't already that by and large Pgh'ers don't care about the NBA so the feeling is mutual.

Pens game will be bars bread and butter but if there's enough TV's and they want a good tip from you, they'll switch one over for you.

Irish-Hydra t1_je1k1eg wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:12 PM

#2,425,157

I've long thought/wished Pittsburgh should have a MBA bar.

Irish-Hydra t1_je1k44h wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:13 PM

#2,425,169

Replying to Irish-Hydra (#2,425,157)

*NBA bar

PotentialSuperb t1_je1me48 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:27 PM

#2,425,586

Replying to IMicrowaveSteak (#2,424,854)

> Trying to find a spot that won’t be loud as fuck with penguins fans going nuts

It's a Tuesday night regular season game against a non divisional opponent. You might hear some claps during a goal, but you won't see fans going nuts.

TheTunnelMonster t1_je1oeij wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:39 PM

#2,425,916

I’m not sure if they’ll have that game on, as Pittsburgh in general doesn’t have a large basketball fan base, but they do have the best wings in the city so you’ll be happy regardless.

carchah t1_je1p715 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:44 PM

#2,426,049

Went to William Penn for the FAU game and it was cramped without much seating. Settled on on No Name Pub in Upper Lawrenceville and liked it a lot. Heat or Raptors fan? Co owner is from South Florida so will be at home :)

IMicrowaveSteak OP t1_je1pcnt wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:45 PM

#2,426,073

Replying to carchah (#2,426,049)

The Jimmy Butler, Tyler Tuesday, Bam learned how to play offense motherfuckin Heat, but damn it looks like No Name Pub is closed on Tuesdays :(

tim0767 t1_je1pmk7 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:47 PM

#2,426,115

Casino definitely

ComprehensiveCat7515 t1_je1q05v wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:49 PM

#2,426,186

Casino or Red Beards are your closest bets.

carchah t1_je1r1zp wrote on March 28, 2023 at 7:55 PM

#2,426,343

Replying to IMicrowaveSteak (#2,426,073)

Bummer! Primanti’s always an option!

snipechedda t1_je1tlcc wrote on March 28, 2023 at 8:11 PM

#2,426,739

Go to the casino or get NBA league pass. Nobody is putting that game on TV at a random bar unless you’re the only patron there

I_Drive_a_shitbox t1_je1z6yu wrote on March 28, 2023 at 8:45 PM

#2,427,643

Could try Cupkas 2 in the Southside. They show a lot of different sports games. My wife likes to watch the eagles games there during the season.

mrmoontourist t1_je21axq wrote on March 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM

#2,427,984

Cork Harbor House in Lawrenceville has a few TVs and is generally willing to change the channel. Cinderlands Warehouse in the Strip also usually shows basketball games, even with the Penguins playing.

grummbles t1_je249z5 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:18 PM

#2,428,543

stinkys 100%. In lawrencville.

doubleo78 t1_je2a6gw wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:57 PM

#2,429,557

Archie’s south side

NandoDeColonoscopy t1_je2ehxi wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM

#2,430,303

League Pass is only like $15 for the rest of the season. I would just snag that. I've also had luck at the bars of suburban Mexican restaurants asking them to put on games, bc nobody goes to those to watch hockey.