Hemingway’s Cafe in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is closing
Updated: 6:11 PM EST Jan 8, 2026
It’s the end of an era in Oakland: Hemingway’s Cafe announced it will close in May.Video above: Pitt fans packed Hemingway’s to watch the ACC championship game in 2021The decision to close the longtime bar and restaurant on Forbes Avenue came after “much thought and with heavy hearts,” Hemingway’s said in a social media post Thursday.”Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar — it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh,” the post said. “We are incredibly sad to be closing this chapter, but we are deeply grateful for over 40 years of memories, laughter, late nights, friendships, and traditions shared within these walls.”Before Hemingway’s shuts the doors, customers are invited to stop and find their picture on the wall and share their favorite memories.”Thank you for making Hemingway’s what it has been for over four decades. Once a Hems regular, always a Hems regular,” their post said. “I truly appreciate every employee we’ve had and every customer we’ve served. I’ve had a ball !!”
PITTSBURGH —
It’s the end of an era in Oakland: Hemingway’s Cafe announced it will close in May.
Video above: Pitt fans packed Hemingway’s to watch the ACC championship game in 2021
The decision to close the longtime bar and restaurant on Forbes Avenue came after “much thought and with heavy hearts,” Hemingway’s said in a social media post Thursday.
“Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar — it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh,” the post said. “We are incredibly sad to be closing this chapter, but we are deeply grateful for over 40 years of memories, laughter, late nights, friendships, and traditions shared within these walls.”
Before Hemingway’s shuts the doors, customers are invited to stop and find their picture on the wall and share their favorite memories.
“Thank you for making Hemingway’s what it has been for over four decades. Once a Hems regular, always a Hems regular,” their post said. “I truly appreciate every employee we’ve had and every customer we’ve served. I’ve had a ball !!”