1902 Tavern

Okay, it’s time for all of you Pittsburgh Pirates fans to start coming alive again!  PiratesFest returns to the Convention Center this weekend and we know it’s only January, but baseball season will be here before you know it!

PirateFest is a giant indoor baseball carnival for the entire family featuring live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, a celebration of the 1960 World Series, youth baseball clinics and much more.

If you’re planning on heading over this weekend, make sure you drop by 1902 Tavern for a quick meal or drink, we look forward to seeing you!

The Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents Rent the musical at the Byham Theater Tomorrow, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grab some friends and head over to the Cultural District to see this fantastic show.  Grab some friends and stop by 1902 Tavern on your way over for a pre-show meal or come by over for some post-show drinks.  Buy your tickets as low as $12 and treat yourself to a fabulous night out in Pittsburgh!

Head over to the Wood Street Galleries starting tonight, January 22 for a fun (and cheap) night out on the town. For free you can go to the Wood Street Galleries and see a retrospective of Argentinean installation artist Martin Bonadeo that spans over a decade of his work. Visitors can interact with Bonadeo’s projections, luminal sculptures and electronic objects that explore the ways in which we approach and measure space and time.

Make it a date and stop by 1902 Tavern in Market Square before or after for a hot meal and some Friday Night cocktails!



Attention all College students in Pittsburgh!  The Rink at PPG is now offering a College special every Wednesday night. Present your student I.D. at the rink and skate for just $3! So gather up some spare change, some good friends and head over to one of Pittsburgh’s best winter attractions for a fun and CHEAP night out on the town!  If you need to warm up after, stop by 1902 Tavern just a few blocks away for mid-week cocktail or bite to eat.

Here in Pittsburgh we’ve enjoyed a rather mild Fall/Winter – up until now!  But don’t let this cold weather drag you down – make the best of it.  There’s nothing better than curling up on the coach with a good movie and a nice, hot drink to warm you up.  Here’s some amazing cold weather drink recipes from Fine Living that will get keep you “toasty” on a cold, winter night:

Hot Spiked Cider – Apple brandy gives this cider a tasty kick! You’ll need 2 quarts apple cider, 2 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks and 4 shots apple brandy. Heat cider with cloves and cinnamon then pour a shot of apple brandy into a mug and fill with cider.

Hot Buttered Rum – Takes some work to create, but it’s definitely worth it!  You’ll need dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, spiced rum and cinnamon sticks.  Beat together the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and a pinch of salt until smooth.  Add rum and two cups of boiling water and stir until and stir until mixture dissolves.  Pour the rum into a mug a mug and a cinnamon stick for decoration!

Cranberry Hot Toddies – A cold-weather favorite!  You’ll need tangerines, cloves, cranberry juice, sugar and amber rum. Cut your tangerines crosswise (about 1/4 inch thick), remove seeds and stud the rind with cloves.  Simmer your cranberry juice, tangerine rounds and sugar for five minutes covered and then add rum.  Serve with tangerine rounds in mugs.

Nutty Irishman – Simple, yet delicious and good any time of year!  Just mix together Frangelico liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and some of your favorite coffee and top with whipped cream!

Vanilla Hot Chocolate Seduction – Nothing says winter like hot chocolate, so try this adult-version of this classic.  Grab some milk, vanilla syrup, salt, vanilla bean, white chocolate, white chocolate liqueur, Triple Sec and, if you’re feeling fancy, some marshmallows for toppers. Heat your milk, syrup and salt in a saucepan – do not boil.  Split the vanilla bean in half, remove the seeds and add them to the pan.  Add white chocolate and mix until melted.  Finally, stir in your liqueurs, pour into glasses and add your marshmallows!

If you want to really experience a fun and relaxed winter night in the city of Pittsburgh, head on over to the Rink at PPG Place! The Rink is open Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. – Midnight and Sunday Noon – 8:00 p.m.  This is something the whole family can enjoy or it’s great for a fun date with a special someone or a group of friends.  1902 Tavern is located a few short blocks away, so we recommend you stop over and warm up either before or after your skate with a hot bowl of our delicious Clam Chowder or a cocktail for our more mature crowd.

Bring the kids for a costume party on the Gateway Clipper Fleet this Saturday, October 24, with tons of prizes and treats for everyone!  The boat sails from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  There is another cruise set for the following Saturday on Halloween, October 31, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This a great way to mix it up this Halloween and do something different and equally (if not more) fun!  Click here to print off the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s 25% off coupon for an admission ticket!

Halloween is almost here, so if you haven’t already created the perfect jack-o-lantern, you better get carving!  If you’re sick of the same scary face pumpkin you create every year, expand your creative skills and try something new.  This site has good advice on how to properly carve your pumpkin and offers some free patterns to test out.

For more experienced pumpkin carvers, head over to SpookMaster and for $5 you can have over 250 patterns to choose from like the Mona Lisa!  Happy Carving!