Cocktails and Mocktails in Downtown Pittsburgh

Oct 3

Since turning 21 back in May, I’ve learned I love a good cocktail. Whether it’s with dinner or going out with friends, I love trying new drinks. There is a long list of places in Pittsburgh I'd like to try, so I’ve compiled some fun and funky places to get cocktails and mocktails around the downtown area!

Space Bar: 22 Market Sq. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Located in Market Square, Space Bar takes you into an immersive, interstellar experience. With a wide selection of funky cocktails and mocktails, Space Bar aims to elevate what a themed bar can be!

***Image courtesy Cocktails from the Crypt’s Instagram.***

Cocktails from the Crypt: 130 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Have a taste for the dark and macabre? Look no further than Cocktails from the Crypt! This spooky pop-up bar opens for the Halloween season on October 9, 2025.

Con Alma: 613 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Sitting in the heart of the cultural district, Con Alma is one of Pittsburgh’s few jazz clubs. With weekly musicians and a stacked menu of Southern cuisine, Con Alma is just the place to lounge, drink, and socialize.

Olive or Twist: 140 Sixth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The oldest bar on this list, Olive or Twist is a classic martini bar with a variety of craft cocktails and mocktails, including the ‘Dragonberry Cosmo’, and its counterpart the ‘Dragonberry Mocktail’. Their variety of drink options provides a perfect place to wind down for anyone.

Emerson’s: 435 Market St. Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

A classy cocktail lounge looking over Market Square, Emerson’s serves a large drink menu of cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer. With offbeat cocktail options like the ‘Mamma Mia!,’ and bartender’s choice, Emerson’s is sure to bring you on a drink-tasting adventure.