City Tavern

The City Tavern is in the "Wonder Bread" factory building on 4th St and Lincoln Avenue. We always drove past on my way to somewhere else. This year, we decided to try it out and found it a great place. It has an industrial vibe, and all the tables are high-tops. The space is open and airy, and they have free off-street parking just to the south.

We have now been to the City Tavern thrice and were pleased with the food and the service each time. We have had the Shredded Corn Beef Rubin, Tavern Quesadilla, and the Tri-City French Dip. All of the things we have eaten there have been fabulous. We go through the week when they are steady but not slammed; the service has been superb, and the staff is attentive.

I have known the "Wonder Bread" factory building on 4th St and Lincoln Avenue for many years. I always drove past on my way to somewhere else. But last year, I met some friends at City Tavern for lunch and to talk about a possible business venture. It is located in that building.

The food was good, the service fast and friendly and the beer was cold! I had an Impossible burger a side salad and a bud lite. The salad and the burger were pretty good, and I seemed to get my next beer via brain wave since it arrived right after I finished the first.

We have come back almost every week. Once I got wings (quite good, lots of choices of flavors) and once a regular burger. Otherwise always the Impossible Burger. Quality, service and beer temperature always consistent!

Parking is ample and across the street. It gets pretty busy at lunch and I'm guessing it's a favorite with local business people.

Finally - they play lots of music I love. Loud but not too loud from the past, Boomer and buster rock. I'll keep coming back.

Great atmosphere and value. Love the old bread factory vibe and the nods to it in the menu. Went with a large group and really appreciated the varied menu options as we had some rather picky eaters.

Also they throw a heck of a Derby Party. This Kentuckian approves.

Don't let the outside scare you away! From the outside it seems like a dingy bar in a warehouse, but inside is much cuter! The food and service were excellent. They didn't have a lot on tap, but they had a lot of can selections. It seemed like they had many daily specials and their menu was vast. I would definitely go back if I am in the area!

I've driven by this place for years always curious but never stopped. I'm glad I did! Food was great. Service was very speedy. I love the ambiance inside. If I lived closer this would be my watering hole!

The food here is actually top notch. The best thing we got was the Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken, but everything was good! The wedge was packed with flavor, the fries were great, we had mozzarella sticks that were tasty. My friends got a quesadilla and the chicken sandwich and everything was good. It's got a very hole in the wall vibe inside, but it's clean. Our waitress was nice and helpful, we did have to ask often for things like a knife and more water that probably should have been standard. But other than that it was a good stop for when you are hungry!

City Tavern is a cool little sports pub. The inside is somewhat small, but it has a neat atmosphere. There are plenty of TV's. The staff was friendly and responsive. Drink prices are incredibly reasonable, and they have a full menu with some healthier options as well (wraps, salads).

I wasn't too hungry when I went with some friends to watch a game, but did munch on some chicken fingers and fries. They weren't that great and appeared to have skin on them underneath the breading. But given the large menu I would definitely give the kitchen another shot.

There is also a small parking lot just south of the building which was pretty convenient.

We went to this location recently for an alumni event to watch a basketball game. I read many reviews about what to expect. It is a bar-type restaurant, but kids are allowed. We did call to ask. Keep in mind that they only have high-top tables. They do accept reservations, and that was great because it was packed.

I ordered off their whiskey and food menu. The whiskey was great, and I was offered a second when finished. I passed at $15 for a glass. I do really appreciate that the prices are on the drink menu. Many restaurants have you guessing.

We ordered the Buffalo chicken dip and Bacon cheeseburger French fries. Pro tip, the fries are a huge portion. It was enough for my husband and I to share as our main meal. They were very good with a ton of fresh toppings and a decent amount of ground beef and bacon. The Buffalo Chicken Dip was excellent as well, with a hardy amount of chicken. The only flaw would be that we didn't receive many chips, so when we ordered more chips, there's a $4 charge.

Service was decent, but a few hiccups. They were slammed, and my husband had a drink spilled on him. When he asked for a rag to clean his chair, someone told him they were too busy. Fortunately, another waitress nearby offered him a rag when she heard. Overall, we were happy.

Have been a fan of this place for years but our last two visits have been disappointing. Food quality has declined substantially. Food has been overcooked and inconsistent. Will wait to see better reviews before we come back.

Staying in town for a conference and my Airbnb is 1 block away. I stopped in at 9:30 pm on a Monday to grab food to go and it was lovely. The bar was not crowded, but there were multiple games on, the bartender was nice, and they were playing great 90s music! I ordered a burger and tots to go and got a glass of wine while I waited. The pour was generous and the ambiance was chill. The bar is stocked, too. Got back to my place and the burger was great and the tots were crispy. Was excited to see many packets of condiments included with my order. Until I realized the ketchup was Red Gold - not cool for a Pittsburgh gal like me . But seriously, try this place out!