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Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on March 6, 2026.
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Park House in Pittsburgh’s North Side is a historic bar in the city as it is often thought to have received one of the first licenses to serve alcohol after Prohibition ended.
For many years, Park House was a favorite neighborhood bar of many thanks to having food, regular live music, and more. But, sadly, like many businesses, this one closed in 2020 and only reopened in late 2025 after a several-year hiatus.
Naturally, we were thrilled that this staple bar has returned, and have visited a few times since reopening.
Park House is back and better than ever!
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Park House is a Historic Bar in the North Side
When entering Park House in the North Side, you first feel a sense of welcoming that most neighborhood bars give. But only after taking a look around do you notice all of the details from the ornate ceiling, to beautiful bar, and everything in between. This one truly feels like you are having a drink in the history books (but, you know, with some TVs nearby, too).
Although we would call Park House a bar first and foremost, it would be doing a disservice to call it only that, because this space has a full food menu alongside a robust list of draft beer, wine, and cocktails. So whether you’re visiting for a round or to make a full night of it with a meal, there are many options to consider here.
In our recent visits to Park House since its re-opening, we’ve been fortunate to try a good number of menu items on both the food and beverage sides.
For drinks, you really have your work cut out for you as the menu during our visit featured an array of options from bubbly cocktails (think Aperol Spritz and other variants), classic cocktails, house creations, seasonal rotating cocktails, martinis, alcoholic dessert floats, draft beer, wine, and more.
Although the draft beer side of the menu hit a mix of local brands and domestic/international staples (think Guinness and Sam Adams), we were also pleased to see Brew Gentlemen’s General Braddocks IPA as well as the Belgian Piraat Strong Ale on draft to mix things up a bit.
We started our night off with a round of cocktails, with a classic Manhattan (made with Rittenhouse Rye, sweet vermouth, and demerara) plus a house Rosalita (with Claridad Mezcal, lime, grapefruit, tajin rim, and mint). The former was a fairly straightforward Manhattan in every respect, and the Rosalita reminded us a fair bit of a margarita with a slight hint of smokiness from the mezcal.
These cocktails admittedly don’t stray too far from conventional recipes. But also given that they come in at a fairly reasonable price point by modern standards, we are here for it. This trend actually carries through on a lot of the menu with wine, appetizers, entrees, and more- allowing for a fun night out without breaking the bank.
On the food end of the spectrum, we’ve tasted our way through the menu on our visits, including their pretzels with cheese dip, sandwiches, flatbreads, and more.
On the sandwich front, we sampled their vegetarian artichoke Parmesean sandwich with provolone, pecorino, and tomato sauce, as well as another featuring Hot Italian sausage with provolone, pecorino, and red and green peppers. Both of these sandwiches (or handhelds as they’re called on the menu) were served on hoagie rolls and hit the mark for appropriate pub food that went with our cocktails (and, later, that draft Piraat beer).
On a separate visit, we were also able to try a Pinsa Romana, their name for what amounts to loaded flatbreads baked in the oven. The Burrata Pinsa Romana was a particular highlight for being loaded with the namesake cheese, prosciutto, and basil, and has been perhaps our favorite entree of all of our visits since the bar reopened.
A final element about the food worth mentioning is this- go hungry. Much like how their prices are reasonable, their portion sizes are also quite generous at the same time- just as a good pub should be. Did we need two sandwiches and a cheese dip appetizer for our night out? Not particularly. Did we eat it all because it was just that good? Yes, yes, we did, and we are more than okay with that.
In an era when restaurants are re-inventing the wheel and going all out with the next big thing, it is nice to see spots hold on to tradition with solid food, straightforward drinks, and a reasonable price to match. Throw on the historic ambiance of one of Pittsburgh’s oldest bars, and Park House comes together for a space that simply works for locals and visitors alike.
Park House is located at 403 East Ohio Street in the North Side.
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