Name: Penn Brewery
Address: 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States, Pittsburgh
Telephone: +14122379400

Long-standing brewery features German-style brews, diverse comfort fare, regular live music & tours.

At a glance

#12 of 17 Restaurants in Pittsburgh #5 of 6 Breweries in Pittsburgh

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

2.0 km from the center of Pittsburgh

Rating breakdown

5 ★63%
4 ★19%
3 ★7%
2 ★4%
1 ★6%

800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States

pennbrew.com

+1 412-237-9400

Quick facts

What is the rating of Penn Brewery?: Penn Brewery is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 791 reviews.
How does Penn Brewery rank in Pittsburgh?: Penn Brewery is #12 of 17 Restaurants in Pittsburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Penn Brewery located?: 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States — 2.0 km from the center of Pittsburgh.
How can I contact Penn Brewery?: Phone: +1 412-237-9400 · Website: pennbrew.com

We were greeted promptly and were told to sit where we chose. The waitress explained the beer menu and gave us water. Then, she disappeared for at least 15 minutes without taking a beer order and was no where in site. We decided to leave and told the bartender to let the waitress know. It's sad. There were two waitresses working and a bartender. It was about 3:30 pm with another's table of two in the dining room and two people sitting at the bar. The other waitress was on her phone and never looked at the only other table in the dining room and ended up walking downstairs while looking down at her phone. I do have to say the bartender was very attentive to his two patrons at the bar although I couldn't catch his attention until I told him we were leaving. I ignored all the bad reviews that said they had bad service because I really wanted to try their beers. Again, sad. However, it may have been a blessing, we had a great experience at our next stop.

Thomas Trautman 2024 Mar 30

The beer, food and service are pretty decent it is simply a brewery. We decided to go on trivia night there were kids running around breaking things for the entire time I was there. I was assuming a brewery wouldn't be the place to bring your 8 uncontrolled kids. So screaming kids plus the very low tier hard to understand trivia presenter mumbling into a microphone made it difficult to hear yourself think. This place might be for some people but not for me.

Carl Young 2024 Mar 25

Pierogi bun with bratwurst was really good! There were lots of fries but i ate most before the picture

Matthew Sansone 2024 Feb 20

A very traditional German-style brewery with a flare for skeletons. Decent food, very good beer (didn't mention flights but do them regularly). Lots of outdoor space including caves but not a lot of signage pointing to the actual door.
Parking seems to be in the "garage" up the hill on Troy Hill Rd but it's not well marked. Not too much either, 40 spots max; wouldn't count on it on a weekend.

Rachel C 2024 Feb 15

American brewery offers German-style beers, primarily lagers and ales, along with a single porter. Decent selection. I'll return to try their menu items.

Patrick John 2023 Nov 02

One of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Outstanding beers, Penn Pilsner is a personal favorite. Traditional German fare is great. The potato salad is rock solid. I had lobster this time. It was awesome. You should definitely visit.

Joss Slagle 2023 Oct 17

Penn Brewery is unique. You go for the experience. The food was very good. The potato pancakes were excellent and unique. The beer on tap was average. None of the beer knocked my socks off. The service was quick.

Pratik Naik 2023 Sep 25

About the Brewery:
This brewery offers a good ambiance, spread across a very big location that's divided into different parts, each with its unique charm. An interesting historical touch was the tunnels where beer was once stored to maintain its coolness, now beautifully decorated with lights, adding to the overall appeal.

About the Experience:
I ordered a beer and found it to be just okay, not leaving a strong impression. The lower level of the brewery was quite empty during my visit, which affected the overall atmosphere.

While the brewery has a lot of potential, the experience fell a bit short of expectations. The ambiance and historical elements were intriguing, but the beer and the lack of lively atmosphere on the lower level left room for improvement. A three-star rating seems appropriate for this brewery.