Club Cafe
(412) 323-1919
56-58 S 12th St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15203
40.429
-79.9862
Neighborhood: Southside Flats
What People Are Saying About Club Cafe
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The Scene
With its clean tile and tasteful neon, the building's exterior is nearly as intoxicating as the drinks inside. The interior is a cozy mix of plush, roomy booths and a bright showcase bar. Club Cafe patrons, both young and middle-aged, are all well-dressed and appreciative of a more formal bar experience.
The Draw
Long known for showcasing great music--and closing its doors unexpectedly--the bar is again filled with the sounds of jazz, blues, swing and rock, as well as the crash of cocktail shakers and clinks of toasting martini glasses. On performance nights, arrive early to secure a coveted booth. The subtle lighting and original 1940s bar invite you to try cosmopolitans, gimlets, Aviations and other drinks normally reserved for paper-thin models at post-Oscar parties.
User Reviews
newtopgh
March 30, 2009
Monday nights are a unique open-ish mic forum. Great if you are looking to have a rough Tuesday morning because no matter how hard you try, you end up there until last call. The musicians are engaging and entertaining and the crowd is a broad range of ages.
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Gugi
April 09, 2008
I have read the reviews on Club Cafe and sometimes I wonder if we've been to the same place. I find the place very crowded and I had to stand for over two hours, not dance, not walk, just stand to listen to someone. I had tickets for the Carrie Newcomer concert for tomorrow (4/10/08). I received a notice this morning that the concert had changed and that two other acts had been added to the bill. The show was to start at 7:30 pm. With two opening acts, that means Carrie probably would not perform until at least 9:15. if I had to stand I would be standing for an hour and 45 minutes before the act I paid to see would come one. That may be fine for some people, but when you need to be up by 5 am (some of us are just poor working stiffs.) it presents an uncomfortable situation. What upsets me is I've been looking forward to this concert since January and now, I'm not going. I also find the atmosphere of Club Cafe to be a bit dark and dingy. It is not a concert venue. It reminds me more of an old smoky blues club. From time to time, Club Cafe will bring a decent act; however, I won't be there.
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illyrias
October 22, 2007
Don't let the fact that you can't see inside the windows of this club fool you. Once inside for a show, you might as well be in NYC - good drinks, menu, and atmosphere. Fortunately, the prices don't quite reach NYC levels though they are (unsurprisingly) on the high side with no specials during shows. I was concerned about heading out there for a concert but now I can't wait to go back for another.
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What to Drink:
Known for its variations of the classic gimlet (like kamikazes and cosmopolitans), the joint turns out some solidly mixed cocktails.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Whiskey Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Romantic Nightlife, 21 & Over, Specialty Cocktails, Smoking Permitted
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
