Club Cafe
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 323-1919
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- Hours:
- Daily 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Club Cafe – by Moe Stevens
The Scene
With its clean tile and tasteful neon, the building's exterior is nearly as intoxicating as the drinks inside. The interior is a cozy mix of plush, roomy booths and a bright showcase bar. Club Cafe patrons, both young and middle-aged, are all well-dressed and appreciative of a more formal bar experience.
The Draw
Long known for showcasing great music--and closing its doors unexpectedly--the bar is again filled with the sounds of jazz, blues, swing and rock, as well as the crash of cocktail shakers and clinks of toasting martini glasses. On performance nights, arrive early to secure a coveted booth. The subtle lighting and original 1940s bar invite you to try cosmopolitans, gimlets, Aviations and other drinks normally reserved for paper-thin models at post-Oscar parties.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkKnown for its variations of the classic gimlet (like kamikazes and cosmopolitans), the joint turns out some solidly mixed cocktails.
User Reviews for Club Cafe
04/09/2008 Posted by Gugi
I have read the reviews on Club Cafe and sometimes I wonder if we've been to the same place. I find the place very crowded and I had to stand for over two hours, not dance, not walk, just stand to listen to someone. I had tickets for the Carrie Newcomer concert for tomorrow (4/10/08). I received a notice this morning that the concert had changed and that two other acts had been added to the bill. The show was to start at 7:30 pm. With two opening acts, that means Carrie probably would not perform until at least 9:15. if I had to stand I would be standing for an hour and 45 minutes before the act I paid to see would come one. That may be fine for some people, but when you need to be up by 5 am (some of us are just poor working stiffs.) it presents an uncomfortable situation. What upsets me is I've been looking forward to this concert since January and now, I'm not going. I also find the atmosphere of Club Cafe to be a bit dark and dingy. It is not a concert venue. It reminds me more of an old smoky blues club. From time to time, Club Cafe will bring a decent act; however, I won't be there.
10/22/2007 Posted by illyrias
Don't let the fact that you can't see inside the windows of this club fool you. Once inside for a show, you might as well be in NYC - good drinks, menu, and atmosphere. Fortunately, the prices don't quite reach NYC levels though they are (unsurprisingly) on the high side with no specials during shows. I was concerned about heading out there for a concert but now I can't wait to go back for another.
Pros: nice atmosphere, good concerts
Schedule
| 07/28/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 08/04/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 08/11/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 08/18/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 08/25/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 09/01/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 09/08/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 09/15/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 09/22/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm | ||
| 09/29/2008 | New Voices: An Open Stage Night | |
| 6:00 pm |
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