bufffan031 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Me and my friends are planning a trip to Pittsburgh this year for the game against the Steelers. Has anyone ever went to Pittsburgh for a game before and is it fun? I looked at a map and it doesnt look as if there are really a lot of bars or anything near the stadium. Edited April 17, 2013 by bufffan031 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufffan031 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Me and my friends are planning a trip to the game against the Steelers this year and I was wondering has anyone been to Pittsburgh for a game? And if so is it fun? I looked up where the stadium is on a map and it doesnt look as if there are a whole lot of bars or anything around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Me and my friends are planning a trip to the game against the Steelers this year and I was wondering has anyone been to Pittsburgh for a game? And if so is it fun? I looked up where the stadium is on a map and it doesnt look as if there are a whole lot of bars or anything around there. Tailgating there is a trip, but there's a ton of stuff nearby (casino). Stadium is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Places right by the stadium.....Jerome bettis' and the Tilted Kilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Go for as long as you can. Pittsburgh is actually a very cool, good city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 There's a boat that can take you across the river from station square. There's plenty of bars and restaurants. Steeler games are really fun to go to. They have an awesome stadium and the tailgating is fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I've been there for the last few regular season games and a couple pre-season games. And since my wife, Psycho Ward 86, is a fan of theirs, I've gone w/ her to other games, includin' a playoff game a few years ago vs the Chargers. The stadium is very nice and family friendly. The tailgatin' is pretty good too. We usually take the Clipper over to the stadium, and there are plenty of bars and clubs over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I passed by the stadium, drove through Pittsburgh and spent 30 minutes driving around just to see Pittsburgh a few years back. There was something going on in the Stadium, something small, but there was still a lot of action down that way. Traffic seemed pretty easy to get in and out of, as well. There was a really cool tunnel after going over a bridge, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I have lived in Pittsburgh now for the last 8 years. Pretty sweet city. there are a fair amount of bars right by the stadium and then downtown. But most if the bars are in the south side, about a 5 minute cab ride from near the stadium. So you're not in Ann Arbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufffan031 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. I was hoping for good reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 My dumb idea for a screen name. Lived there when I first registered my screen name in 2001. You can change it yourself without creating a whole new account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. I was hoping for good reviews And don't forget to get a sandwich in Primanti Brothers!!! The walk along the river from the Steeler Stadium to PNC Park is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 And don't forget to get a sandwich in Primanti Brothers!!! The walk along the river from the Steeler Stadium to PNC Park is very nice. This place is unreal. http://primantibros.com/home.html This place is unreal. http://primantibros.com/home.html And they have a location right inside Heinz Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 You can change it yourself without creating a whole new account. but then he won't be JR in Ann Arbor I don't want him to change it. As a guy who doesn't post that often but reads everyday, JR is everywhere, and I read and respect his posts regularly. He can't just become JR in Pittsburgh. Stay strong buddy Also at Jerome Bettis's(?) place the men's urinal is behind a one way mirror, that is behind the hostess stand. So while you watch people get seated, your junk is in your hand and you are looking right at them, which is kind of surreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Iron city beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Didn't care for Primanti Brothers. The wings at Jerome Bettis are really good. The ladies at the Tilted Kilt are fine. If you want to be "bad" go to Cheerleaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufffan031 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is there any street there in particular that have a lot of bars on it where u can do like a bar crawl type of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is there any street there in particular that have a lot of bars on it where u can do like a bar crawl type of thing? That would be Carson street on the South Side, a 5 minute cab ride or a 10 minute walk across the bridge. Of course there are a lot of cops crawling in that area too! but then he won't be JR in Ann Arbor I don't want him to change it. As a guy who doesn't post that often but reads everyday, JR is everywhere, and I read and respect his posts regularly. He can't just become JR in Pittsburgh. Stay strong buddy +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is there any street there in particular that have a lot of bars on it where u can do like a bar crawl type of thing? Don't go any farther than the William Penn Hotel.....it gets nasty past there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Go for as long as you can. Pittsburgh is actually a very cool, good city. Unless you ave to drive in it then it SUCKS !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Unless you ave to drive in it then it SUCKS !!! Why? It is one of the best cities to drive around...Every part of the city is very well connected and there are two major highways PA Turnpike and I-79 going through the city (not downtown). The views from Mt. Washington are spectacular. The museums in the city are the hidden treasures of this lovely city (Carnegie Science Center, Natural History etc). Kennywood is a nice family-friendly theme park right in the heart of the city.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The tram ride looks cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufffan031 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 That would be Carson street on the South Side, a 5 minute cab ride or a 10 minute walk across the bridge. Of course there are a lot of cops crawling in that area too! Is Carson street a good area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've lived in Pittsburgh for about 15 years, and work downtown. There are a ton of bars near Heinz Feild and PNC Park. There is also a subway you can take (for free) that will take you under the river (or if the weather is nice you can easily walk over the bridge, I do it all the time) to Gatway Center. From there, walk into Market Square where Pramanti Brothers is (along with a number of other restaurants). If you want to go out for a nice dinner, I recommend La Tavola on Mt. Washington. Also, the view of the city from the lookout points on top of the Mountain are amazing. The South Side does have a TON of bars, but most are packed with college-age kids. I would hit up bars either on the North Shore (where the stadiums are); downtown in the Cultural District, in the Strip District (also lots of good restaurants here, about 5 min cab ride from stadium) or in Shadyside. (about 10 min cab ride from stadium). If you wear your Bills stuff like I do, expect to be harassed by drunken idiot Steeler fans, but most Steeler fans are nice people who will give you a hard time in a kidding/friendly manner. Is Carson street a good area? I used to live a few blocks from there, and was in my mid 20's, felt kind of old w/ all the college age kids around. That said, it is a cool street. Has a outdoor-mall like area around 29th street with an Irish Bar/restaurant, and Hafbraugh House (which I highly recommend). These cater more to those who like a good beer. Don't go any farther than the William Penn Hotel.....it gets nasty past there. Not exactly true. Don't go up past the William Penn, but if you go down toward the rivers you hit the Cultural District. Also, if you go up you end up by Consol Energy Center (Pens arena) which has gotten a lot nicer in recent years. But overall, not much to do in that area of the city (known as Uptown, or The Hill). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goynahan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just did a bar crawl down Carson this past weekend with the old crew from college (I went to Pitt, lived in the burgh for 3 years after, and then moved back to buffalo for work 4 years ago). The girls in our group made up a list of drinks we had to take down at each bar. Here was our lineup: 1. Carson City Saloon - a fish bowl of long islands 2. Local - a yinzarita - its a margarita with a corona shoved upside-down in it. pretty tasty 3. nakama - saki bomb 4. Marios - $2 blue moons 5. Caseys - $7 pitcher of Yuengling 6. Villa - shots of tequila 7. mullens - don't remember 8. library - don't remember It was a heck of a time but I'm just now (Thursday) feeling normal again. Guess I can't hang like I used to. But pittsburgh is a great time you'll find something to do easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I just did a bar crawl down Carson this past weekend with the old crew from college (I went to Pitt, lived in the burgh for 3 years after, and then moved back to buffalo for work 4 years ago). The girls in our group made up a list of drinks we had to take down at each bar. Here was our lineup: 1. Carson City Saloon - a fish bowl of long islands 2. Local - a yinzarita - its a margarita with a corona shoved upside-down in it. pretty tasty 3. nakama - saki bomb 4. Marios - $2 blue moons 5. Caseys - $7 pitcher of Yuengling 6. Villa - shots of tequila 7. mullens - don't remember 8. library - don't remember It was a heck of a time but I'm just now (Thursday) feeling normal again. Guess I can't hang like I used to. But pittsburgh is a great time you'll find something to do easily. Nothing quite so socially acceptable as binge drinking. It's great that you guys walked. Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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