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Gooski's

Name: Gooski's
Address: 3117 Brereton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, US
Telephone: +1 412-681-1658
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

About Gooski's

Gooski’s is a beloved Pittsburgh hangout that captures the spirit of a true neighborhood bar: casual, cozy, and full of character.

Located at 3117 Brereton St, this dark, old-school spot draws people in with its inviting atmosphere, strong sense of local identity, and the kind of laid-back charm that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile.

Whether you are meeting friends for a night out, stopping in for a solo drink, or looking for a place with real personality, Gooski’s offers a welcoming setting that feels both relaxed and memorable.

The bar is known for its great beer selection, imported beer, cocktails, spirits, wine, and happy-hour drinks, along with food that goes beyond the usual bar fare. Guests can enjoy pierogi and other satisfying bar bites, making it a great choice for anyone who wants quality drinks and comforting food in one place.

With table service, fast service, live music, live performances, bar games, and a jukebox, Gooski’s creates an experience that is lively without losing its easygoing feel. It is also well suited for solo dining, giving every guest a comfortable place to unwind on their own or with company.

Customers consistently rate Gooski’s highly, with a 4.60 out of 5 rating based on 474 reviews, reflecting the strong reputation it has earned as a go-to nightlife destination in Pittsburgh. The bar offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options, accepts reservations, and provides the convenience of restroom access for guests.

Please note that payment is cash only. If you are looking for a dependable local bar with character, music, good drinks, and a genuine community feel, Gooski’s delivers an experience that keeps people coming back. Call +1 412-681-1658 to plan your visit.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (474 reviews)

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Michele

year ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

If you are looking for a traditional dive bar with an eclectic blend of customers, this is the place! The bartenders are friendly and efficient, even in a crowd. Live music and games to play in the back add to the fun environment. Only one bathroom for the women, which can sometimes cause delays but otherwise no complaints. The wings are really good and decent prices on food and drinks.

Ronald Henry

4 years ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Visited twice. The best wings I've ever ate, and I'm not a wing guy. They also give you a load of fries or tots. Drinks are good. This will be my go to in Pittsburgh. Good dive bar

Jacob Burrell

3 months ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The perfect dive bar. Great beer selection, smoking allowed, cool locals, real jukebox. Loved it, definitely going back the next time I’m in Pittsburgh

Daryl F

4 months ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great punk dive bar with cheap drinks and an awesome jukebox. Cash only with ATM on site. Bartender acknowledged how gross IPAs are. 10/10 - Would recommend.

Mr. Happy Go-Lucky

year ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Had a lot of fun checking this bar out. Very iconic Pittsburgh dive bar. The red light ambiance in the bar is very unique. Beer prices are very reasonable. They have wings available, which, in my opinion, were excellent. Several drink specials are available and 24oz Coronas are $6 which is pretty cool. I will definitely be back here again! This is a smoking bar, so if you don't like that, go to Applebees.

Cricket Gorey

month ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

don't walk here, but definitely come here. love this place. cheap beer, great people, plenty of pool tables. hard to beat.

Kasey Aaron

2 years ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The people here are so friendly and welcoming. This place had everything. It had all the gothic alternative punk rock vibes and I loved it. Larry was my bartender and he was pretty cool. I ended up playing pool with some people in the back and had a great time. This is definitely a go to staple when it comes to dive bars in Pittsburgh. Definitely my #1!

Tricia MacLennan

year ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The dive bar of my dreams. This place has it all. Smoking, live music, great food. Tim the bartender is amazing. The beer was cheap and cold and the service was fast and friendly. Drove 7 hours from Canada to go to Gooski’s and it did not disappoint.

Finn

4 months ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Myself and the good ole pals made the endeavor to treck to Gooskis bar 🚶. Would not recommend walking here 🚷. That being said, the pirogies were worthy of my highest applause 👏. It is definitely an “environment”, but a good bite nonetheless 🙂‍↕️.

L Anderson

5 months ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cash-only with ATM inside. Fun grungie bar, great for music and a nice punk vibe. Got to witness the debut of a metal band 🤘 Pool table in the back with friendly folks to rotate in with. Great beer specials and fast service at the bar. Menu is very hard to read on the wall opposite of the bar, but food is solid.