Pittsburgh’s Pub

Ok this is my first review on my first night moving to SF. This is clearly a working class neighborhood bar. It’s monday night at 7pm, there are 5 people in here and not one of then should be operating a vehicle or heavy equipment right now… it smells like an old bar but then if you wanted a cheap drink ducking in from the cold this place genuinely feels welcoming enough. I just moved in nearby so I’m sure I’ll check in from here again and make sure to update.

If you’re looking for a Pittsburgh style dive bar, this is not it. Bartender was curt. No one interacted with one another. It was a sad, awkward bar. The bathroom is totally Pittsburgh though; mismatched tiles, pink walls, and a sink propped up with metal poles. That took me back to my college days at the frat houses. Title of the bar is misleading.

Great bar. Great owner. Great bartenders. A true local pub that feels like home. Right off the N Judah line so easy access to/​from sober or not. Wouldn’t want to drink anywhere else when I’m in San Francisco. Local company will never leave you bored. Always interesting variety of people. Can walk to restaurants so it’s a great pre and post meal watering hole. Cold beer, warm people, no pretenses. Come as you are. Any mood. Any time. It’s a comfy unpretentious local pub.

This place is awesome to grab a cold beer after a warm day at Ocean Beach. It’s a short 10 minute walk… be careful or you will walk right by it! Seems like a locals only spot but they are always welcoming. Even got a bowl of pretzels the last time… I always stop in on my way to catch the N-​Train, great dive bar!

An unapologetic dive.
What you see is what you get.
And therein lies the charm that is Pittsburgh’s Pub.
It’s a non-​nonsense, «what are you having» kind of bar with functional service from the bartender with minimal fuss. Standard beers on tap and they do a decent bloody Mary here. It’s just one of those bars that has stood the test of time with little to no change over the years it seems. And it’s charming. If you’re a fan of unpretentious dives, local watering holes, or you’re a Pittsburgh fan, this is a good spot for you.
Worth a stop in if you’re out by Ocean Beach on a weekend. Stop in for a morning boozy start and you’ll probably have fun conversations with local regulars beginning their day too. Nothing fancy, but still much fun.

If you go there Monday through Thursday during lunch time and the lady behind the bar is grumpy, be nice to her. She’s my mom and she is an amazing woman and a fixture in the Sunset dive bar world. If you’re a regular customer and can’t get home for Thanksgiving, she will feed you free of charge! She’s an awesome cook so you’ll have a happy tummy. Don’t let her gruff exterior fool you, she’s as sweet as candy. Don’t be a jerk or a cheap tipper and she will take care of you. Just tell Geri that Jamie sent you.

I arrived in San Francisco with my friend after a long drive from Las Vegas, and checked into the Oceanview Motel on Judah, I decided to go to the adjoining bar for a drink and ended up talking to some locals who were heading up to the Pittsburgh, they asked me to come so I did. After many Anchor steams and Bourbons, I started talking to a girl at the bar, she ended up going to her car and bringing back an envelope of weed, I didnt want to smoke then so someone else ended up taking it for the meantime, during my trips to the bar I had been having skulling competition with some massive guy from the army, a few hours passed and someone had rolled up a joint, we were outside smoking it and all of a sudden I started tripping hard and knew it wasn’t any kind of normal joint (I’m assuming I smoked a jeffrey). It was ok to begin with then the need to shit overcame me, so i started looking for a toilet outside of the bar, I ended up at a 7 – 11 type store, but they wouldn’t let me shit there, so I thought about an alleyway, but couldn’t do it, so went back to the Pittsburgh, Im not sure if it was me tripping or not, but the entire toilet and all the walls were completely wet as if someone had gone on a rampage with a fire hose, but I managed to finish my shit in there, as the trip got worse I decided to leave the bar and get back to my hotel, I’m not sure of the events in between, but somehow the guy from the army had gotten into my hotel and was bashing in all the doors threatening to kill me, as I made it inside my room, my friend who had been asleep the whole time that I had been out, woke up and wondered why the fuck someone was wanting to kill me, she was pretty concerned about it and she made us check out in the morning and go to another hotel, but dont worry I’ll be back.
P.s there is nothing like taking a jeffrey shit in a completely soaked bathroom with a handful of 7 – 11 napkins

Small neighborhood dive bar.
Pros:
Pool tables and pinball
This was the only bar within a couple miles that had the Stanley Cup on TV
Dog Friendly
Cheap drinks
No nonsense bartender
Cons:
No nonsense bartender
Poor beer selection
Summary:
Classic dive bar
Seems like they cater to locals

My favorite local pub! It’s a great place to end your night if you are a local. It has a very classic dive bar feel. It’s like the cheers of the outer sunset. I love this place!

I have been to Pittsburgh’s Pub many times. It is a standard neighborhood bar nestled at the end of the Judah line right next to Ocean Beach. You can get cold drinks and a game of pool while waiting for the next train or after a long day at the beach. The place is a true dive bar, but that is not a bad thing. They have a great draught beer selection and plenty of hard stuff for chasing.
One of the unique things is the extensive Pittsburgh sports memorabilia. This would be a great place for a Steelers or Penguins fan to catch a game. I would love to see the owners face when they play the 49ers or Sharks though!

Pitts is the old drinking hole all the way down on Judah Street that receives all walks of life. I’ve even come here at 11 am on a Tuesday and there was an old rowdy crowd drinking at the bar. The owner is really sweet and always gives us a free game of pool.
I’ve noticed more of a younger crowd coming through here recently which makes this dull looking bar a bit more vibrant. This area is becoming pretty popular and a lot of newbies to the area I’ve met here are really cool. If you want to meet different people, Pittsburghs is the place.

I’ll be honest — my visits have been largely opportunistic for other purposes. This little watering-​hole is out at the edge of the universe (Ocean Beach at the end of the N-​Judah). It’s several thousand more miles West until you’ll hit another dive bar. After many a trek out to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, etc. this has been a good stop to A) Use the bathroom before catching the Muni back, B) Charge my phone after taking lots of photos, and C) Have a few beers, because, why not?
To be fair, there’s not a lot of options out in this neck of the woods. Before I had visited here, my impression was that it was sorta sketchy. That hasn’t been my impression now that I’ve visited. It seems like a neighborhood place with a core of regulars — and I’ve had a few interesting conversations (and learned all sorts of cool stuff — like why Judah is called Judah). Generally the crowd is a little on the older side. I’ve seen a lot of negative comments about the service on Unilocal,but I can’t say that I’ve had any complaints. It’s about what I would expect. They’ve got plenty of space, and have two pool tables, so it’s not a bad place to chill. And, they have a Pittsburgh connection.
Are you going to find a designer cocktail list here? No. Are you getting dolled-​up on Friday night and come here? No. But, if you’d like a solid place to grab a quick drink, check it out.
(***Side Note — and I’m not 100% sure this is correct — But, I was told that they have a family connection to David Evans Strickler, the guy who invented the Banana Split in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.***)

There are dive bars that aren’t filled with creeps in the city — choose one of those instead. Watching Christopher the bartender act aggressively inappropriate towards the women here summed up this place perfectly. Watch your drinks, ladies.

Pool tables, pinball machibes, dart boards, 10 beer taps and old regulars. Plenty of free street parking. Strong pours and frendly customers and bartenders.
This is a great place to meet people who will tell you how it was «back in the day.» I find myself drinking here when I’m doing my laundry down the street.

Decent watering hole. This place used to be a real dump, but the clientele has improved a bit in recent years. Good for shooting pool.

Does the definition of a dive bar means that the people behind the bar (maybe the owner’s?) need to have attitudes? We were near by having brunch and decided to pop in to watch the US vs Portugal game. I had to go to work after the game so couldn’t drink. The guy behind the bar had an attitude when we ordered cokes. Why? Don’t serve non-​alcoholic beverages if you don’t want people to order them. When our cokes were done we ordered some more so we were not empty handed. It’s a shame really. Would love to go back but I won’t and I know they don’t care either so we are all good.

A totally chill ‘dive’ that real people hang out at. I know, that’s a shock for SF! The real reason I wanted to write the review is because I read that they don’t like dogs. That’s a darn dirty lie. I have been here with a few dogs and all the bartenders– they are totally dog friendly! Great place to unwind with neighborhood folks. I’ve been coming here for 6 months and feel like I can say this– if someone was ‘rude’ to you, it’s probably cos you are a jerk. Simple as that.

Ms. Kelly is a super friendly bartender. She hooks it up!
It’s a chill place to grab a drink with some pals and even converse with some random people. The drinks are pretty darn cheap ($ 5 for basically any cocktail) is a great deal!
There are two pool tables and some darts too!
Only gripe I have is CASH ONLY. I don’t like bars that are cash only but maybe that’s just me

This place barely registers as a dive. Yes, it is a dive, but we have all been to way worse places.
Acceptable, in that it has booze and pool tables. Bathrooms not THAT dirty. once again, i’ve seen worse.
at least there is a bar in the outer sunset…

A terrific neighborhood drinking bar. It’s the only bar north of Noriega in the Outer Sunset, which is worthy of a star all by itself. But it’d be a great dive in any neighborhood. And it IS a dive. As salty as it may be, everyone’s pretty welcoming. So if you can handle some friendly career drinkers, it’s a fun spot. And it’s open early every day, which is another big plus.
It’s also a GREAT pinball bar. Three excellent machines — Theater of Magic, Attack from Mars, and Fish Tales. They’ve got some high-​def TVs (with only low-​def reception), a pool table, and it’s dog-​friendly.
As with a lot of dives, much of the experience can depend on who’s tending bar. There are a few grumpy ones, but usually they’re cool. Dan the owner, the tall guy with the mustache and glasses, is behind the bar a lot and is super nice. It’s usually a great atmosphere when he’s working.
One of my favorite dives in the city. But again, it’s probably appropriate for dive bar fans only.