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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of Pittsburgh's downtown Cultural District.

803 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 471-6070

Box Office:
(412) 456-6666

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(412) 471-6930

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Backstage Bar

Outdoor Dining
Menu
Featured Drinks
Entertainment
Hours
Directions
Parking
Safety
Contact

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is the Cultural District's newest hot spot for drinks, a quick bite to eat, live entertainment, and great company through the evening.

The Backstage Bar is centrally located and features a smoke-free atmosphere. It?s the perfect place to meet before a performance, or lounge after a show, or just a great spot to gather with friends. Plus, you never know who might drop by!

The Backstage Bar serves an outstanding list of premium wines, spirits, specialty drinks and beers to complement the fun and casual food prepared by James Beard award-winning Chef Toni Pais and his team from Café Zao.

And you never need a ticket for the show! The Backstage Bar is open to the public and often features live entertainment with no cover charge. We are open before and after shows. Or, stop by after work for Happy Hour (9–11 pm Tuesdays – Fridays).

Join us at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square for a great time in the Cultural District. You can enter the bar from behind the fountain in Katz Plaza, or through the main entrance to the Cabaret at Theater Square, under the Theater Square marquee.

Outdoor Dining

The Backstage Bar now offers al fresco dining in the heart of the Cultural District. Enjoy happy hour specials and casual fare, alongside the soothing Katz Plaza fountain and the breezy Linden trees. If you haven't visited the Backstage Bar, yet, summer is the perfect time to discover this delightful outdoor setting.

Are you looking for the perfect spot for a quick bite before a performance in the Cultural District? Or, are you looking for a new place to share luscious sampler platters with friends after the show? Check out the Backstage Bar at Theater Square to enjoy an eclectic mix of tapas, platters, entrées and desserts - all served quickly to meet even the most impending curtain calls. Click here to view our current menu.

Featured Drinks

The Backstage Bar is home to swanky cocktail creations and uplifting libations! Be sure to check back often to see what we're pouring next!

Craft Beer
Singles - Enjoy Here! $4.50
Brand new to the Backstage Bar...peruse our ever-changing selection of craft beers along with your meal. Choose from a varied, frequently changing selection.
Mix & Match Six Packs - To Go! $14.95
Browse our craft beer cooler and load up a six-pack with singles of your choice.
Local Libations
Neville Island Iced Tea $8.00
A refreshing chemical concoction! Absolut Pear vodka, rum, gin and Midori melon liquor are polluted with sours and orange juice.
Steel City Cosmo $8.00
More sassy and tart than its Manhattan cousin! Danzka grapefruit vodka with cranberry and lime juices, served up.
The DarkStar $8.00
A Backstage Bar original! A shot of Starbucks espresso liquor in a pint of Pittsburgh's own Penn Dark. One of our favorites.
The Peach Pitt $7.00
Absolut Apeach, Chambord raspberry liquor, sours, lemonade & lime juice are shaken into the golden triangle of a martini glass.
8-Track Refresher!
Lady Marmalade $8.50
A long, tall (16oz) drink stacked with Absolut Mandarin, Cointreau, Amaretto, orange juice and sours.
My Way Martini
The Nice & Easy $8.50
Locally-made Boyd & Blair potato vodka with a few dashes of vanilla-herb Liquor 43 and a lemon wedge, served up.
Draft Brews
Guinness on Tap! $6.00
A pint of the world-renown brew for only $6.00 BRILLIANT!

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Entertainment

The Cultural District just got a little more interesting! Along with great food and drinks, the Backstage Bar often features entertainment before and after shows downtown. We invite you to stop in for live music (no cover charge) before or after a performance in the Cultural District.

At the Backstage Bar

Patrick Arena & Mark Lucas
2 performances starting Saturday, November 21, 2009
Jevon Rushton Group
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Colter Harper
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Jay Hitt
2 performances starting Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Boilermaker Jazz Band
3 performances starting Friday, November 27, 2009
Andy Bianco & Skip Peck
2 performances starting Saturday, November 28, 2009
Robbie Klein
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Roger Barbour
2 performances starting Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Don Aliquo
Friday, December 4, 2009
Roger Humphries / RH Factor
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Michele Bensen
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Gene Ludwig
2 performances starting Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Jimmy Sapienza
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Don Aliquo
Friday, December 11, 2009
Jay Willis
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Fred Pugh
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Jessica Lee
Friday, December 18, 2009
Alton Merril
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Jeff Miller
2 performances starting Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Kenny Blake
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

In the Cabaret at Theater Square

Forever Plaid
111 performances starting Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday Salsa
5 performances starting Friday, November 20, 2009
Pittsburgh Pundits
2 performances starting Saturday, November 21, 2009
The Serious Comedy Show
2 performances starting Saturday, November 28, 2009
Muscat Love
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
11 performances starting Thursday, December 3, 2009
Too Darn Hot...The Songs of Cole Porter
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Mystery's Most Wanted presents...
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Meet The Brewer: Bell?s Brewery
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New Year's Eve Salsa Dance Party
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wines of Argentina
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wines of Argentina
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wednesday Wine Flights 2010
5 performances starting Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Texas Drink 'Em: Shiner Beers
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Heart of Provence
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meet the Brewer: Yards Brewery
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Unusual Wines
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Unusual Wines
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Wines of the Loire Valley
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wines of the Loire Valley
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Funny Labels/Serious Beers
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Art of Sangria!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Art of Sangria!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Noble Pilsener
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Our kitchen is open late, so be sure to check our online menu.
  • The Backstage Bar often has live entertainment ? check our calendar below.

Directions

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is located at 655 Penn Avenue, between the O'Reilly Theater and Katz Plaza. Theater Square is the brick & blue building with the large television screen on the corner.

From the corner of the building under the screen, you can either go straight to enter through the Cabaret Theater doors on Penn Avenue, or simply pass the elevator shafts to walk down the path between the WQED Carol M. Byham Studio and Katz Plaza.

Parking

You can also park in the Theater Square Garage to make your visit a cinch. The garage entrance is on Seventh Street, between Ft. Duquesne Boulevard and Penn Avenue and next to the new Encore on 7th condominiums.

Safety

The Backstage Bar retains the services of an Allied Barton security guard every evening, so that you can relax and enjoy your visit. Security monitors not only the bar and the theater, but the perimeter of the building as well.

Contact

The Backstage Bar and Cabaret at Theater Square:

Host Desk 412-325-6769
Office 412-325-6766
Fax 412-325-6768

Email the Bar manager