There's just something about Stinky's. We have lived here over 3 years and just stumbled across Stinky's last month. Not literally. We drove there. On purpose. And yes, we have been back at least once a week every week since then. Stinky's has that kind of allure. Stinky's is one of those rare contradictions that seems to work out: a sports bar with a separate dining room, to please different kinds of patrons. A smoking bar that's very clean. A divey-feeling place that isn't a dive at all. It's just a really great, all-around neighborhood bar. During Pens season, you get sixty-cent wings and $1 off your drink every time the Pens score a goal. There are weekly drink specials, too, but nothing that's blown me away. The happy hour is on the early side (4:00-6:00), so we have not been able to check it out. The tap selection is modest, but they always have one good IPA on tap -- and that makes this poster a happy girl. What do I like most about Stinky's? The Codfather. No joke, that is one delicious fried cod sandwich. Am I obsessed with fried fish sandwiches? Yes I am. And Stinky's does not disappoint. The service has always been friendly and fairly prompt. Lots of TVs in both rooms of the bar for watching the Bucs win. I hear there's karaoke on Friday nights, which we just might need to check out. A great convivial atmosphere when the game is on -- you can just jump right in and cheer your heart out, and everyone at Stinky's understands.
(5)
Madeline V.
Stinky's is a great place to catch a Pens game and eat some delicious food. I came here with my boyfriend on a weeknight, and we took advantage of the cheap beer prices and sixty-cent wings during the game. We also each ordered burgers...don't judge! I got the southwest burger, and it was wonderful. The toppings were evenly balanced, and the whole thing was very big. It came with a pile of glorious crispy fries. The general atmosphere was casual and the entire establishment was very clean...our table didn't have that greasy residue some bar tables can get. Our waitress was so sweet and handled everything perfectly. She was attentive but not overbearing. I also love how she used our first names. It was so friendly of her, and I really appreciated it. Overall this is a place I can really see myself becoming a regular at. Especially during playoff season!
(5)
Matt H.
Don't let the name fool you, there is nothing Stinky about this restaurant! Great big food portions of food in the middle of a neighborhood street. The fish sandwich here during Lent is very underrated. This bar and restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks from the street. There is a separate dining area in the back away from the bar.
(5)
Andy J.
I was disappointed, but I will be returning. Stinky's has an adequate beer selection. Everyone in the party was pleased. The beer pricing is excellent. The place was extremely clean which is awesome. As other reviewers have mentioned, the staff are extremely friendly. My disappointment was that they offer pizza using a frozen crust. Why would they do that? Horribly disappointing. The wings on the other hand were great. The sandwiches looked good, as did the salads. Don't get the pizza and you'll be fine.
(3)
Kristin P.
We love coming here for karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. I don't partake, but my friends and some other regulars do, and it's highly entertaining. I've only had the wings, which are delicious, and they offer a variety of sauces. Drinks are cheap, relative to the other bars in the area.
(4)
Jen C.
The fish was delicately breaded and fried just right. It's as good as Piper's Pub! The zucchini strips were handbreaded and excellent as good as Piper's too!! The rueben the bf had was really good as well!!we will definitely be back! Great place!!
(5)
Nomi D.
This places has hands down the BEST wings in the city. My husband is from Buffalo and he would drive half an hour once we move to the burbs to get these things. The staff was super friendly and we really felt welcomed, even though we were just hanging out at the bar waiting for take out every time. It is a little off the beaten path and if you blink you might miss it, but keep your eyes wide open for this one.
(5)
Gary R.
It's a dump. And I don't say that in a pejorative way. I love dumps/dive bars. Some of my favorite all time places are ones you wouldn't take your mom to. The beer selection runs to your neighborhood tavern style selections. Don't be looking for no craft beers here! But I'm ok with that - it's what you'd expect when you walk in the door and your eyes behold all that's in front of you in it's seedy, turn of the century splendor. Food is interesting if not superb. Good menu of diverse subs and specialty sandwiches with names like Mom's favorite or the Big Skunk. Prices are good and portion size is large. We ate at the bar - seemed to be the thing to do - so I can't attest to any of the "restaurant" qualities of the place. It's a little seedy and doesn't give you the feeling you're in the cleanest place in Lawrenceville. But if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go back! Guess it's that dive lover in me. And this is a dive!
(3)
Kavi D.
Customer service means a lot to me. When you walk into a new joint and the bartender greets you, asks you what your name is as he shakes your hand, inquires about your day and treats you like family you know you're not in for an ordinary experience. I was in the neighborhood and I stopped on by to watch a game. The bartender here made my experience just right. Why am I docking a star? Stinky's really isn't a misnomer. This place reeks of stale cigarette smoke. PA needs to get over itself and do like it's neighbor to the west by enacting an indoor smoking ban.
(4)
Liz Q.
I moved here from Chicago last year and immediately went searching for a "local" bar. After a few tries, I stumbled into Stinkys and, well, I really haven't left. The owners, Paul, Val and their son, Bobby, made me feel welcome the first time I came in. The staff is friendly and provides great service. The menu is more extensive than most chain restaurants and is fantastic. I particularly love their wings and nachos. Bottom line - if you want a fun, friendly bar, come to Stinkys! You'll be glad that you did!
(5)
Kerri M.
Been here twice to attend advertised Karaoke only to find out, sadly, they weren't having it. Recommend calling ahead first if anticipating a night of belting out your fav tunes!
(2)
Justin F.
Some of the best bar food in the city, this is really a hidden gem with a dining area and a bar that allows smoking. If you can't find something to eat on the menu you don't belong in Pittsburgh. The bartenders and fellow patrons are all very friendly which creates a nice enviroemnt wether you are alone or with a couple friends. An upstairs bar is also available for private parties.
(5)
Jenny B.
I love Stinky's...$1 beers and the best wings I've had in Pittsburgh on special during all hockey and football games. If I have Spicy Garlic sauce from my wings left over, you will find me trying to eat it with my fingers. It's that good.
(5)
Adam F.
One of my favorite spots to go to when the penguins play. Great food, great drink specials, and the staff is ok.
(5)
T.C. J.
Stinky's is a cool little dive on the corner of a residential section of Lawerenceville. I wandered in on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty quiet except for a handful of people pumping money into those ubiquitious slot machines that are a staple at all Pittsburgh dives. The girl working behind the bar was friendly and the regulars that patron the place ended up being pretty friendly also. There is the awkward moment of walking into a "regulars" bar during slow hours were everyone sort of looks at you with a cocked eye brow and giving the "who the hell is this guy" vibe. But if you can weather the initial outsider feeling a regular will eventually start chatting you up and before you know it you feel like you've known everyone at Stinky's your whole life. I heard the food is good, but when i stopped in I'd just ate lunch so this time didn't try any.
(3)
Devin W.
With hockey season back in full swing this thursday, the better half and I decided to hit up stinkys for some take out. We were gearing up to get home, devour our food get drunk and listen to 90's music. Yup. I hadn't been to eat at stinkys for a few weeks, I felt like I had abandoned my home. We walked in and were greeted as usual by all the employees. Some of the customers also gave a wave, a nod, or a smile. Our food was superb, this time I opted for a change of pace and god the ribeye wrap. (My usualy being the wings, the chicken tenders, or the buffalo wrap). First time having it, and it was good. I was so pleased and nostalgic that I had to go back to stinkys the next day too. Good lord. I ordered a bloody mary and a buffalo chicken sandwich. And everything was right in the world. I couldn't ask for a better place to watch my pens games at. Or, for that matter, better company. Everything there is a true fan, an excited fan, and friendly. I love the banter during hockey games, the drink specials which always leave me walking (er, stumbling) down butler street content and slightly drunk. If you haven't been to stinkys you should try it sometime. But don't go during hockey games unless you plan on joining in on the screaming and fighting.
(5)
Rebecca R.
After living down the street from this bar for ~2 years, I finally ventured there last night and was very impressed! My friends and I took a cue from the other Yelpers and went to Stinky's during a Pens game and had a great time. We all got wings, (because who can pass up the Pens game special of $0.40 wings?!) and there were zero complaints. I got the "stinkers" flavor, which I was informed was a garlic, hot and bbq mix. They were delicious!! My mouth is still salivating and I may have licked the sauce off each finger in the most un-ladylike fashion, but I couldn't let any go to waste! Among my friends, we tried the Ranch, Hot and Cajun flavors and everyone liked what they got. The bartenders were friendly and made sure we knew right away of the specials, like when the Pens score, you get $2 off your next beer. Not only is this is an amazing deal, but I appreciated that the bartender informed us of this, as she probably realized it was our first time visiting. As for the atmosphere, there are a ton of TV's, which makes watching the game convenient from wherever you're seated. The place was pretty big too - we had a table in the main area, but noticed a side room with some games and a back room with tables and pool table, maybe? Also, (as a girl I feel the need to proclaim this in writing,) Stinky's bathrooms were about the nicest/cleanest I've ever seen in a bar! The only small complaint is that it was a bit smoky, but I've learned to deal, and almost expect this, at most bars so it wasn't a deal breaker for me, at least. If you're looking for a laid-back, no-frills type of bar to relax with your friends, I absolutely recommend this bar. Off the beaten path of Butler Street, it's like a little hidden gem in Lawrenceville. My friends and I can't wait to go back!
(4)
Ed C.
Good fish sandwich and burger. Wide variety of food on the menu.
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Darren W.
A co-worker raves about the food here, swearing by their fish sandwich. However we actually came here to watch a high school classmate in concert, one who sounds just like Bret Michaels. He was delayed by the Penguins playoff game though. How can one compete? I need to go out to watch Penguins games more often. They scored as soon as we sat down in the back, away from the madding crowd, and eventually overcame a deficit to win the series. Man this place is a quintessential Pittsburgh neighborhood bar; crowded, rowdy, and LOUDER than a Manowar gig! The hockey game just sent the folks through the roof. Everyone was really friendly though. I had people I didn't know patting me on the back asking me how I was and all. "Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your naaame, and you're always glad you caaaame.." I dug that. The barmaids were pretty foxy too. Hey, I can't help that I like curvy 30-40 something chicks in tight jeans. I wasn't hungry at all due to the Italian food and ice cream I consumed earlier in this rainy evening, but my date's sister had eyes bigger than her teeny-tiny waist, so she asked me to eat the other half of her hot sausage sandwich. "Oh come on. You can eat it! It'll go to waste!" Me the human garbage disposal. Can't finish your dinner? Give it to Darren. He'll eat it. I'm glad I had some room for it, as it was one of the best hot sausage sandwiches I have ever eaten. The cheese, spices, onions, peppers...oh no... Ginger ale: My savior. It settles the stomach better than Alka Seltzer, and it was served in a gorgeous, gigantic Coca-Cola glass with a little straw with a knowing smile and nod. The menu is rather huge and includes pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, wings, and anything else a bar might serve. What a Saturday night! What a well-hidden secret! It's right across the street from that wacky Zombo Gallery also. It's too bad they were closed. At least I know where it is now in case I ever want to go. Guy Fieri needs to come here during a Steeler game! Can you imagine what great TV what would make? Stinky's. That's Pittsburgh. Personified.
(4)
Denise G.
Had dinner at Stinky's last evening on a recommendation of a friend. Meh recommended the Codfather fish sandwich and The Harp. The harp is like a Philly Cheese Steak. Our party ordered both of these and yes they are very good. The Stinky chips are thin and crisp. Very good. Ok, here comes the BUT. it isn't call Stinky for no reason. The odor of disinfectant was extremely strong. Even after being inside for 20 minutes the smell still burned the nose. If you can get past this the food is good.
(3)
Mary Lou B.
Cool little place. Neighborhood bar, nothing fancy. Good place to go for a beer.
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Laura S.
There's just something about Stinky's. We have lived here over 3 years and just stumbled across Stinky's last month. Not literally. We drove there. On purpose. And yes, we have been back at least once a week every week since then. Stinky's has that kind of allure. Stinky's is one of those rare contradictions that seems to work out: a sports bar with a separate dining room, to please different kinds of patrons. A smoking bar that's very clean. A divey-feeling place that isn't a dive at all. It's just a really great, all-around neighborhood bar. During Pens season, you get sixty-cent wings and $1 off your drink every time the Pens score a goal. There are weekly drink specials, too, but nothing that's blown me away. The happy hour is on the early side (4:00-6:00), so we have not been able to check it out. The tap selection is modest, but they always have one good IPA on tap -- and that makes this poster a happy girl. What do I like most about Stinky's? The Codfather. No joke, that is one delicious fried cod sandwich. Am I obsessed with fried fish sandwiches? Yes I am. And Stinky's does not disappoint. The service has always been friendly and fairly prompt. Lots of TVs in both rooms of the bar for watching the Bucs win. I hear there's karaoke on Friday nights, which we just might need to check out. A great convivial atmosphere when the game is on -- you can just jump right in and cheer your heart out, and everyone at Stinky's understands.
(5)Madeline V.
Stinky's is a great place to catch a Pens game and eat some delicious food. I came here with my boyfriend on a weeknight, and we took advantage of the cheap beer prices and sixty-cent wings during the game. We also each ordered burgers...don't judge! I got the southwest burger, and it was wonderful. The toppings were evenly balanced, and the whole thing was very big. It came with a pile of glorious crispy fries. The general atmosphere was casual and the entire establishment was very clean...our table didn't have that greasy residue some bar tables can get. Our waitress was so sweet and handled everything perfectly. She was attentive but not overbearing. I also love how she used our first names. It was so friendly of her, and I really appreciated it. Overall this is a place I can really see myself becoming a regular at. Especially during playoff season!
(5)Matt H.
Don't let the name fool you, there is nothing Stinky about this restaurant! Great big food portions of food in the middle of a neighborhood street. The fish sandwich here during Lent is very underrated. This bar and restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks from the street. There is a separate dining area in the back away from the bar.
(5)Andy J.
I was disappointed, but I will be returning. Stinky's has an adequate beer selection. Everyone in the party was pleased. The beer pricing is excellent. The place was extremely clean which is awesome. As other reviewers have mentioned, the staff are extremely friendly. My disappointment was that they offer pizza using a frozen crust. Why would they do that? Horribly disappointing. The wings on the other hand were great. The sandwiches looked good, as did the salads. Don't get the pizza and you'll be fine.
(3)Kristin P.
We love coming here for karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. I don't partake, but my friends and some other regulars do, and it's highly entertaining. I've only had the wings, which are delicious, and they offer a variety of sauces. Drinks are cheap, relative to the other bars in the area.
(4)Jen C.
The fish was delicately breaded and fried just right. It's as good as Piper's Pub! The zucchini strips were handbreaded and excellent as good as Piper's too!! The rueben the bf had was really good as well!!we will definitely be back! Great place!!
(5)Nomi D.
This places has hands down the BEST wings in the city. My husband is from Buffalo and he would drive half an hour once we move to the burbs to get these things. The staff was super friendly and we really felt welcomed, even though we were just hanging out at the bar waiting for take out every time. It is a little off the beaten path and if you blink you might miss it, but keep your eyes wide open for this one.
(5)Gary R.
It's a dump. And I don't say that in a pejorative way. I love dumps/dive bars. Some of my favorite all time places are ones you wouldn't take your mom to. The beer selection runs to your neighborhood tavern style selections. Don't be looking for no craft beers here! But I'm ok with that - it's what you'd expect when you walk in the door and your eyes behold all that's in front of you in it's seedy, turn of the century splendor. Food is interesting if not superb. Good menu of diverse subs and specialty sandwiches with names like Mom's favorite or the Big Skunk. Prices are good and portion size is large. We ate at the bar - seemed to be the thing to do - so I can't attest to any of the "restaurant" qualities of the place. It's a little seedy and doesn't give you the feeling you're in the cleanest place in Lawrenceville. But if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd go back! Guess it's that dive lover in me. And this is a dive!
(3)Kavi D.
Customer service means a lot to me. When you walk into a new joint and the bartender greets you, asks you what your name is as he shakes your hand, inquires about your day and treats you like family you know you're not in for an ordinary experience. I was in the neighborhood and I stopped on by to watch a game. The bartender here made my experience just right. Why am I docking a star? Stinky's really isn't a misnomer. This place reeks of stale cigarette smoke. PA needs to get over itself and do like it's neighbor to the west by enacting an indoor smoking ban.
(4)Liz Q.
I moved here from Chicago last year and immediately went searching for a "local" bar. After a few tries, I stumbled into Stinkys and, well, I really haven't left. The owners, Paul, Val and their son, Bobby, made me feel welcome the first time I came in. The staff is friendly and provides great service. The menu is more extensive than most chain restaurants and is fantastic. I particularly love their wings and nachos. Bottom line - if you want a fun, friendly bar, come to Stinkys! You'll be glad that you did!
(5)Kerri M.
Been here twice to attend advertised Karaoke only to find out, sadly, they weren't having it. Recommend calling ahead first if anticipating a night of belting out your fav tunes!
(2)Justin F.
Some of the best bar food in the city, this is really a hidden gem with a dining area and a bar that allows smoking. If you can't find something to eat on the menu you don't belong in Pittsburgh. The bartenders and fellow patrons are all very friendly which creates a nice enviroemnt wether you are alone or with a couple friends. An upstairs bar is also available for private parties.
(5)Jenny B.
I love Stinky's...$1 beers and the best wings I've had in Pittsburgh on special during all hockey and football games. If I have Spicy Garlic sauce from my wings left over, you will find me trying to eat it with my fingers. It's that good.
(5)Adam F.
One of my favorite spots to go to when the penguins play. Great food, great drink specials, and the staff is ok.
(5)T.C. J.
Stinky's is a cool little dive on the corner of a residential section of Lawerenceville. I wandered in on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty quiet except for a handful of people pumping money into those ubiquitious slot machines that are a staple at all Pittsburgh dives. The girl working behind the bar was friendly and the regulars that patron the place ended up being pretty friendly also. There is the awkward moment of walking into a "regulars" bar during slow hours were everyone sort of looks at you with a cocked eye brow and giving the "who the hell is this guy" vibe. But if you can weather the initial outsider feeling a regular will eventually start chatting you up and before you know it you feel like you've known everyone at Stinky's your whole life. I heard the food is good, but when i stopped in I'd just ate lunch so this time didn't try any.
(3)Devin W.
With hockey season back in full swing this thursday, the better half and I decided to hit up stinkys for some take out. We were gearing up to get home, devour our food get drunk and listen to 90's music. Yup. I hadn't been to eat at stinkys for a few weeks, I felt like I had abandoned my home. We walked in and were greeted as usual by all the employees. Some of the customers also gave a wave, a nod, or a smile. Our food was superb, this time I opted for a change of pace and god the ribeye wrap. (My usualy being the wings, the chicken tenders, or the buffalo wrap). First time having it, and it was good. I was so pleased and nostalgic that I had to go back to stinkys the next day too. Good lord. I ordered a bloody mary and a buffalo chicken sandwich. And everything was right in the world. I couldn't ask for a better place to watch my pens games at. Or, for that matter, better company. Everything there is a true fan, an excited fan, and friendly. I love the banter during hockey games, the drink specials which always leave me walking (er, stumbling) down butler street content and slightly drunk. If you haven't been to stinkys you should try it sometime. But don't go during hockey games unless you plan on joining in on the screaming and fighting.
(5)Rebecca R.
After living down the street from this bar for ~2 years, I finally ventured there last night and was very impressed! My friends and I took a cue from the other Yelpers and went to Stinky's during a Pens game and had a great time. We all got wings, (because who can pass up the Pens game special of $0.40 wings?!) and there were zero complaints. I got the "stinkers" flavor, which I was informed was a garlic, hot and bbq mix. They were delicious!! My mouth is still salivating and I may have licked the sauce off each finger in the most un-ladylike fashion, but I couldn't let any go to waste! Among my friends, we tried the Ranch, Hot and Cajun flavors and everyone liked what they got. The bartenders were friendly and made sure we knew right away of the specials, like when the Pens score, you get $2 off your next beer. Not only is this is an amazing deal, but I appreciated that the bartender informed us of this, as she probably realized it was our first time visiting. As for the atmosphere, there are a ton of TV's, which makes watching the game convenient from wherever you're seated. The place was pretty big too - we had a table in the main area, but noticed a side room with some games and a back room with tables and pool table, maybe? Also, (as a girl I feel the need to proclaim this in writing,) Stinky's bathrooms were about the nicest/cleanest I've ever seen in a bar! The only small complaint is that it was a bit smoky, but I've learned to deal, and almost expect this, at most bars so it wasn't a deal breaker for me, at least. If you're looking for a laid-back, no-frills type of bar to relax with your friends, I absolutely recommend this bar. Off the beaten path of Butler Street, it's like a little hidden gem in Lawrenceville. My friends and I can't wait to go back!
(4)Ed C.
Good fish sandwich and burger. Wide variety of food on the menu.
(4)Darren W.
A co-worker raves about the food here, swearing by their fish sandwich. However we actually came here to watch a high school classmate in concert, one who sounds just like Bret Michaels. He was delayed by the Penguins playoff game though. How can one compete? I need to go out to watch Penguins games more often. They scored as soon as we sat down in the back, away from the madding crowd, and eventually overcame a deficit to win the series. Man this place is a quintessential Pittsburgh neighborhood bar; crowded, rowdy, and LOUDER than a Manowar gig! The hockey game just sent the folks through the roof. Everyone was really friendly though. I had people I didn't know patting me on the back asking me how I was and all. "Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your naaame, and you're always glad you caaaame.." I dug that. The barmaids were pretty foxy too. Hey, I can't help that I like curvy 30-40 something chicks in tight jeans. I wasn't hungry at all due to the Italian food and ice cream I consumed earlier in this rainy evening, but my date's sister had eyes bigger than her teeny-tiny waist, so she asked me to eat the other half of her hot sausage sandwich. "Oh come on. You can eat it! It'll go to waste!" Me the human garbage disposal. Can't finish your dinner? Give it to Darren. He'll eat it. I'm glad I had some room for it, as it was one of the best hot sausage sandwiches I have ever eaten. The cheese, spices, onions, peppers...oh no... Ginger ale: My savior. It settles the stomach better than Alka Seltzer, and it was served in a gorgeous, gigantic Coca-Cola glass with a little straw with a knowing smile and nod. The menu is rather huge and includes pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, wings, and anything else a bar might serve. What a Saturday night! What a well-hidden secret! It's right across the street from that wacky Zombo Gallery also. It's too bad they were closed. At least I know where it is now in case I ever want to go. Guy Fieri needs to come here during a Steeler game! Can you imagine what great TV what would make? Stinky's. That's Pittsburgh. Personified.
(4)Denise G.
Had dinner at Stinky's last evening on a recommendation of a friend. Meh recommended the Codfather fish sandwich and The Harp. The harp is like a Philly Cheese Steak. Our party ordered both of these and yes they are very good. The Stinky chips are thin and crisp. Very good. Ok, here comes the BUT. it isn't call Stinky for no reason. The odor of disinfectant was extremely strong. Even after being inside for 20 minutes the smell still burned the nose. If you can get past this the food is good.
(3)Mary Lou B.
Cool little place. Neighborhood bar, nothing fancy. Good place to go for a beer.
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