BreweryBrewpub on the riverfront$$north-sideSun-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00Daily, see site
Southern Tier Brewery on North Shore Drive sits on the riverfront near the stadiums in Pittsburgh. A big brewpub with a full kitchen and a river patio.
Tip: Handy before a Pirates or Steelers game. The riverfront patio is the seat in warm weather.
BreweryTaproom and beer hall$$lawrencevilleSun-Thu 11:00-20:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00Daily, see site
Cinderlands Long Story Short in Lawrenceville is the brewery's original taproom in Pittsburgh. Hazy ales and a bar menu on the renaissance strip.
Tip: The smaller, original Cinderlands taproom; the Warehouse has the bigger kitchen.
BreweryBrewpub in a converted church$$lawrencevilleMon-Thu 16:00-22:15, Fri 11:45-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:30-21:00Daily, see site
Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville brews beer inside a deconsecrated 1902 Catholic church in Pittsburgh. The brewhouse sits where the altar once stood.
Tip: The brewhouse on the old altar is the photo. Pierogi and a German-leaning menu pair with the beer.
BreweryGerman lagers$$north-sideMon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-21:00Daily, see site
Penn Brewery in Deutschtown is Pittsburgh's oldest brewery, set in the 1800s E&O Brewery building. German lagers and a beer hall on the North Side.
Tip: Order the Penn Pilsner and the German plates. Oktoberfest is the big event here.
BreweryHazy IPAs and saisons$$strip-districtMon-Tue 11:30-21:00, Wed-Thu 11:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-21:45, Sun 10:30-20:45Daily, see site
Cinderlands Warehouse in the Strip District is the brewery's big taproom in Pittsburgh. Hazy IPAs, saisons and a serious kitchen in a brick warehouse.
Tip: The Warehouse has the full kitchen; Long Story Short on Butler is the smaller taproom.
BreweryHop-forward ales$$lawrencevilleMon-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 14:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-20:00Daily, see site
Dancing Gnome on Main Street in Sharpsburg brews hop-forward ales near Pittsburgh. A taproom built around big, juicy IPAs with lagers and stouts alongside.
Tip: Hop-forward is the house style; cans sell out fast. The taproom keeps a few lighter pours too.