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Best Black Wednesday Bars In Pittsburgh

Shopaholics may look forward to Black Friday, but for beer drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs it's all about Black Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving. Black Wednesday marks one of the busiest bar nights of the entire year in Pittsburgh, and the city certainly has no shortage of pubs, bars and lounges, especially in the South Side where locals gather for the most entertaining nightlife events. Narrowing down the best of the best, however, can be tricky.

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The Smiling Moose
1306 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 431-4668
www.smiling-moose.com

The Smiling Moose has been a longstanding bar in the South Side that draws large crowds looking for the best in beer, bar food and entertainment. Expect nothing but good old-fashioned fun when you celebrate here, particularly if this bar is among your Black Wednesday stops. Karaoke hosted by DJ T-Money will kick off at 9:30 p.m. on the bar's first floor where you can belt it out with your beer buddies on its rocking downstairs stage. If you need a little liquid courage, grab a drink between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. when all Captain drinks are just $3 and all Troegs beers are half-priced.

Bar 11
1101 Bradish St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15289
(412) 381-0899
www.facebook.com

For a fun, post-college meetup, you can't beat Pittsburgh's dive bars. Among the local favorites is Bar 11. Think of this South Side watering hole as a college frat house, complete with strong drinks, awesome music and the casual, dive bar atmosphere that Pittsburghers have come to love. Add in black lights, funky name tags and stickers, mannequin décor, highlighters, candy necklaces and cheap plastic toys and you've got a unique night on the town for Black Wednesday. Bar 11 is located just a few blocks away from the bustling Carson Street on Bradish Street.

Streets On Carson
1120 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 918-1006
www.streetsoncarson412.com

Just because you can't get out of Pittsburgh for a few days around Thanksgiving doesn't mean you can't celebrate like it. Streets on Carson, located on East Carson Street, is a prime place to gather the girls for Black Wednesday cocktails that feature exotic flavors from across the globe combined with fresh ingredients for a homemade flair. Dine and drink during happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and treat yourself to a diverse menu of worldly street eats. Streets on Carson favorites include the Rio de Janiero duck confit tapioca, tarragon rum and huarache.

Related: Best Fall Craft Beers In Pittsburgh

Birmingham Bridge Tavern
2901 Sarah St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-2739
www.birminghambridgetavern.com

Forget the turkey! If wings are your thing, meet up at Birmingham Bridge Tavern on Black Wednesday for its wing night and happy hour. Happy hour specials kick off at 4 p.m. and all drinks are 50 cents off until 6 p.m. From 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. fill up on your share of 50-cent wings and $2.75 Yuengling Drafts. Birmingham Bridge Tavern is a local favorite for American pub food and great import beer.

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Primanti Bros.
1832 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-2583
www.primantibros.com

If Black Wednesday happens to be the first time your out-of-town guests are visiting Pittsburgh, a trip to the city's iconic Primanti Bros. is a must. Its casual pub-style atmosphere is ideal for catching up with friends over good brews and great food. Order one of its popular sandwiches, such as the Pitts-burger or a kielbasa and cheese sandwich, and don't forget an order of award-winning hand-cut French fries. Happy hour specials are available from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and feature half-price drinks, including Miller Light drafts.

Related: Guide For Thanksgiving Weekend Visitors To Pittsburgh

Post Author: Jessica Wasik

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