Go to where bartenders go out.
For this year's Drink Issue, we show a side of some Pittsburgh barkeeps they usually keep hidden. Photographer Jared Wickerham went where they head for a night “off.” And while we’re not suggesting you make their special spots your new hangouts, we do suspect bartenders probably know best when it comes to where to drink.
Bartender: BobbiLyn Anthony
Where she works: Industry Public House, Lawrenceville
Where she drinks: Gooski’s, Polish Hill
Favorite Drink: Old German and a shot of Corralejo
Bartender: BobbiLyn Anthony
Where she works: Industry Public House, Lawrenceville
Where she drinks: Gooski’s, Polish Hill
Favorite Drink: Old German and a shot of Corralejo
CP photo by Jared Wickerham
“I love the bartenders, drinks, and food. Awesome vegetarian food. Great punk music. Best jukebox in Pittsburgh.”
Bartender: Byron Nash
Where he works: Lorelei, East Liberty
Where he drinks: Mad Mex Shadyside
Favorite Drink: Margarita with Grand Marnier
CP photo by Jared Wickerham
“Mad Mex is a place where there they know what I like and can still do work. It’s a warm feeling and they’ve supported me over the years”
Bartender: Constance Zotis
Where she works: Modern Cafe, North Side
Where she drinks: Threadbare Cider House, Spring Garden
Favorite Drink: Farmhouse Cider
CP photo by Jared Wickerham
“Friendly staff. Nearby. A lot of fun cocktails."
Bartender: Dustin Klein
Where he works: Il Tetto (Sienna Mercato), Downtown
Where he drinks: Hambone's, Lawrenceville
Favorite Drink: East End Big Hop IPA
CP photo by Jared Wickerham
“Laid back atmosphere. Standup comedy nights are great. Good food.”
Bartender: Travis Buick
Where he works: 5801, Shadyside
Where he drinks: P Town, Shadyside
Favorite Drink: Vodka cranberry and a shot of Patron
“I love pool and shuffleboard. They have fun games to play when you’re out. My friends typically hang there and it’s nearby.”
Bartender: Jackson Allen
Where he works
: Carmella’s Pints & Plates, South Side
Where he drinks: Ruggers Pub, South Side
Favorite Drink: Mystery Beer (Guess the beer correctly and the drink is free. It was Crispin Cider.)
Bartender: Jackson Allen
Where he works
: Carmella’s Pints & Plates, South Side
Where he drinks: Ruggers Pub, South Side
Favorite Drink: Mystery Beer (Guess the beer correctly and the drink is free. It was Crispin Cider.)
Where he works
: Carmella’s Pints & Plates, South Side
Favorite Drink: Mystery Beer (Guess the beer correctly and the drink is free. It was Crispin Cider.)
CP photo by Jared Wickerham
“I play rugby for the owners of the bar as part of Pittsburgh Force. They have great pub grub and friendly people.”
