Your choices are few if you live in the Squirrel Hill area and don't want to be a designated driver, but fortunately Silky's is here.
Pitchers are not too cheap, but they have an excellent selection and plenty of table space upstairs. Got lots of TVs for sports-watching, colorful locals, and cheesy rock music. Can't do much better than that.
I hear they have good burgers, too, but I've yet to try it as the kitchen closes at 11.