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Mount Washington rooftops, pottery studios, and Strip District brunches
Pittsburgh for brides is an Ace Hotel stay, a Mount-Washington rooftop dinner at Altius, and a Strip-District Sunday brunch.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
casino • 3-4 hours
Waterfront casino with table games, slots, and live entertainment
boat cruise • 2 hours
Three rivers sightseeing cruise with food and drinks
tour • 1 hour
Historic cable car ride to Mt. Washington for the best city views
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Brewery in a converted church — brew kettles where the altar used to be
escape room • 1 hour
Multiple themed rooms in the Strip District
food tour • 3 hours
Walking tour through the Strip District with tastings at local favorites
spa • Half day
Historic grand-dame spa + champagne packages
pottery class • 2 hr
Arts-district studio — BYO bubbles + firing + take-home pieces
Where to go out
bar • unhinged • $
Legendary South Side party bar with cheap drinks and dance floor
club • unhinged • $$$
South Side nightclub with VIP areas and themed events
Dress code: Upscale casual
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden cocktail bar inside Rivers Casino with 1920s vibe
comedy club • balanced • $$
Intimate improv and stand-up in the Cultural District
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Fun tropical-themed bar in South Side with rum cocktails
lounge • balanced • $$
Lawrenceville cocktail lounge with inventive drinks
beer garden • chill • $$
Huge beer hall and patio on the North Shore near PNC Park
cocktail lounge • balanced • $$$
Historic hotel speakeasy-style lounge + candlelit booths
Where to eat
Argentine • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Open-fire grilled meats in the Strip District
American • $ • Best for: late-night
The iconic Pittsburgh sandwich with fries and coleslaw on top
American • $ • Best for: brunch
Legendary breakfast spot with famous crepe-style hotcakes
Spanish • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Lawrenceville Spanish tapas and pintxos spot
Eastern European/Vegan • $$ • Best for: dinner
Trendy Bloomfield vegan bar with pierogi and natural wine
Japanese/Korean • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Stylish Lawrenceville spot with craft cocktails and Asian fusion
New American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Lawrenceville brunch favorite with great patio
New American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Mount-Washington cliff dining + champagne service + skyline views
Where to stay
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Stylish Kimpton hotel in the Cultural District with great bar
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Trendy East Liberty hotel in a converted YMCA
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Full houses walking distance to South Side bar strip
hotel • Max 2 guests
Luxury hotel at Point State Park with river views
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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