0 Sharp Edge Beer Emporium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sharp Edge Beer Emporium
Excellent based on 56 ratings
Type: Bar

302 S. St. Clair St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States 15206 [ print map ]
412 661 3537

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Hours: M-Th 11am-12am, F-Sa 11am-1am, Su Noon-10pm


Mayor: ttutony (5) | Taps: 50 | Bottles: 200+


Sharp Edge Beer Emporium

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Beer Available At Sharp Edge Beer Emporium (arranged by most recent)
Magic Hat Heart Of Darkness Stout (2012-) 91, Rogue Juniper Pale Ale 78, Lavery Alphabet Stew , Finch’s Threadless IPA 92, Sly Fox Hop Project 06300 , Victory Swing Session Saison 83, Cottrell Perry’s Revenge 64, Draai Laag Simon Girty 71, Victory Yakima Glory 98, Bells Smitten Golden Rye Ale 88, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale 96, Full Pint Night of the Living Stout 87, Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale 70, Penn Oktoberfest 47, Southern Tier Creme Brulee Stout 98, Chouffe Biere du Soleil 80, Abbey Monks’ Wit 23, Ommegang Gnomegang 97, Tröegs Perpetual IPA 98, Harpoon 100 Barrel Series #26 - Catamount Maple Wheat 42
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56 reviews for Sharp Edge Beer Emporium
 Ambiance  70%
 Service  71%
 Selection  89%
 Food  74%
 Value  60%
 Overall  80%
 Rating  94%
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80
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 13/15   FOOD 9/10   VALUE 6/10   OVERALL 17/20
ttutony  (15) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | December 13, 2010
Pretty good selection, especially for Belgians. Really enjoyed the food the times I’ve visited. Service was average, but it could have just been an exceptionally busy night, I’m not sure. Either way, I liked the place.
80
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 13/15   FOOD 8/10   VALUE 5/10   OVERALL 17/20
bth122  (14) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | September 16, 2010
Plain and simple the king of the belgium beers in Pittsburgh. Good food also. I like the Buffalo burgers and the sweet potato fries. I have been here many times. Just a bit pricey. They do also have a good selection of American microbrews on tap.
84
  AMBIANCE 5/5   SERVICE 9/10   SELECTION 15/15   FOOD 8/10   VALUE 5/10   OVERALL 13/20
Beerman6686  (92) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | May 18, 2010
Ambiance is very nice and mellow, a bit dark inside, but inviting. Service is pretty fast and also the bar tenders and waitresses have a good amount of knowledge on beer. Selection is on par with other good beer bars in Pittsburgh in general, but if you like Belgians, the selections is awesome. Food is good, quality, better than bar food but not really upscale. Value points are decreased because the food is a bit pricey as well as the taps, unless you go at happy hour in which they have half off belgians. Overall a decent place to go, especially for belgians, but be prepared to spend.
62
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 9/15   FOOD 6/10   VALUE 4/10   OVERALL 13/20
MikeF  (204) Cleveland, Ohio | November 14, 2009
Good selection, not extraordinary. Prices are too high. Service is average. The food is pretty good, mostly burgers.
72
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 12/15   FOOD 7/10   VALUE 4/10   OVERALL 13/20
Acetobacter  (46) Pennsylvania | November 8, 2009
I have gone to the original Sharp Edge many times, and figured it was time to throw a rating out there. The place is slightly hard to find, if it is your first time going there, or if you are unfamiliar with Pittsburgh. Once inside, you’ll find the atomosphere to be complimentary to enjoying food and drink. It is slightly dark inside, but warm, cozy, and slightly European in its feel. The tap selection rotates, and tends to feature European classics, hard-to-find beers in draft form, and good craft stuff. Their bottle selection numbers in the hundreds, and is more extensive than anything I’ve seen in this area. However, there are two major drawbacks to this: 1. The bottle selection tends not to change. The menu has been the same for at least five years. 2. Beers, whether on tap or via bottle, are prohibitively expensive. I’ve paid nearly twice the going rate for stuff there compared to other places in the area. I’m happy to pay a premium for hard-to-find, old, or stuff requiring intensive brewing practices, but not for something I can get on tap down the street. The food is good, but not life-changing. One really good time to go is during happy hour, when all Belgian drafts are 1/2 price and food is discounted. Overall, worth visiting, but be prepared to get off of your wallet.
90
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 9/10   SELECTION 14/15   FOOD 9/10   VALUE 9/10   OVERALL 18/20
branspra  (17) Arlington, Virginia | August 14, 2009
Excellent place with a massive selection of beers from around the world, and as expected, a concentration on Belgium beers. Food is very good and overall the entire place is a value as you can eat and drink with a group of friends for less than $100. Amazing, and one of the many reasons to love Pittsburgh. Highly recommend this place although there isn’t much to do after visiting so be prepared to take a taxi somewhere else in the city.
74
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 12/15   FOOD N/A   VALUE 7/10   OVERALL 15/20
auerbrau  (278) Peace Dale, Rhode Island | May 29, 2009
This place had a bit of peculiar atmosphere that I wasn’t entirely enamored with. But, it seemed very Pittsburgh. I think the weirdest thing was that they had MANY Belgian beers that I’d never heard of, but that upon further inspection learned weren’t all that exciting. The prices were a bit high and the staff was a little curt. I’d come back here, for sure, because they had a great selection and lots of local stuff.
88
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 15/15   FOOD 8/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 18/20
Spinshag  (12) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | February 12, 2009
I love this place so much, that I now buy kegs from their suppliers. It is dangerous to go here without a DD since the great Belgians on tap are high ABV. That is a warning to those who want to frequent this place. The wait staff is nice for the most part... go during happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30pm M-F for 1/2 off. And try the European Beer Festival during the end of June each year. It is worth it!
76
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 13/15   FOOD 6/10   VALUE 6/10   OVERALL 15/20
dmtroyer  (24) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | October 6, 2008
I am really torn about this place, and as I move to Pittsburgh look for me to frequent the establishment and hopefully re-rate. We were there on a sunday afternoon, and it was fairly empty. Selection is absolutely wonderful, but little that is completely unseen. I am fairly new to the Pennsylvania beer scene, but the prices seemed a bit painful compared to what I am used to in Virginia, but there were some other affordable but tasty options available as well. We only got appetizers, and they left something to be desired. I’m pretty sure the guacamole was from a powdered or frozen mix and the croquettes, while tasty, were a bit pricey as well. All of these things said, I can’t wait to go back!
74
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 8/10   SELECTION 11/15   FOOD 8/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 14/20
MrChopin  (100) Baltimore, Maryland | September 28, 2008| Updated November 6, 2011
Been here a handful of times, left inebriated nearly each time. Old arcade games dot the dimly lit arena of booths amidst ample wood. I’ve always had friendly service that’s willing to recommend. A lot of taps, 20+ Belgians, but none of the taps are super high-end and most can be found as bottles at D’s. Lots of nice bottles, both foreign and domestic, including some rarities like Weyerbacher Riserva, but these are even pricier. I’ve eaten their pita and dip (all varieties are good, including the beer+chedder one), and I always get the buffalo bites as they’re great (ask for the blue cheese with hot, they will do it). The main drawback here is the price, so go for happy hour and get 1/2 off Belgian drafts plus $0.40 bites. I’ve dropped at least $20 every time I’ve gone, but it’s hard to say no when you’re drinking oud bruins for less than $4. Nice place, but don’t expect Belgian Heaven despite the prices: I didn’t catch one Struise, Rochefort, or De Dolle beer last time I was there. But don’t

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