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From the archives: October 22, 2004

From intimate soirees to large-scale galas, our guide to planning the most memorable party.

On this page:Birthday Party, Work Party, Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, Graduation Party.

Birthday Party

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bar 11
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    1101 Bradish St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (map)

    Incorporating everything from toys and candy to cartoons and pyrotechnics, this South Side dive takes patrons back to their childhood.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Matrix
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    7 E Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (map)

    With four different clubs and only one cover charge, Pittsburgh's biggest nightlife destination can meet the needs of any party.

  3. 3 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Deja Vu Lounge
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    2106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (map)

    Four separate lounges, 16 signature martinis and lots of gourmet grub provide scenesters with plenty of options.

Work Party

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hemingway's Cafe
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    3911 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (map)

    Located in the bustling Oakland business district, this popular respite for local workers offers a back room for private parties.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended North Park Lounge Deckhouse
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    20810 Rte 19, Cranberry TWP, PA 16066 (map)

  3. 6 Bar Louie
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    240 Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (map)

    This swanky Station Square martini bar offers great views of downtown to thirsty after-work crowds.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sandcastle Waterpark
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    1000 Sandcastle Dr, Homestead, PA 15120 (map)

    Locals take a vacation without leaving the area by enjoying hot tubs, DJs, bikinis, beach volleyball and tropical drinks.

  2. 8 1.5 Star Rating: Poor Touch
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    1408 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (map)

    With plenty of leather couches and stiff drinks, bachelors will feel right at home at this Strip District hot spot.

Graduation Party

  1. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Dee's Cafe
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    1314 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (map)

    With its five pool tables, game room and enormous, dirt-cheap drafts, this blue-collar bar doubles as party central.

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bash Nightclub
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    1900 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (map)

    This popular dance emporium's cheap drinks and lack of a cover charge fuel many a graduation night.

  3. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Church Brew Works & Restaurant
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    3525 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (map)

    Youngsters celebrate their graduation--from college and cheap, watery beers--with some heavenly pours at this temple of brews.

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