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| - "If you didn't know this was here, you wouldn't know this was here," was the review given by +1 last night. I'm guessing this mostly refers to its appearance as a nondescript, closed looking former Moose Lodge with really good drinks (hence the fine logic).
To look dim and divey, and then serve cocktails with mint lemonade and arugula pizza is an example of what Pittsburgh should be going for. Long bar, cozy round booths, and a dark dance floor makes it for me. Bingo and Game of Thrones on Sundays, the early In Bed By Ten party on Fridays, and "Slice Island" pizza (!) .. I'm really excited about Spirit Lodge. The staff was super surprisingly friendly and quick when I expected at least a little snoot, especially on a busy 80s night temporarily being hosted for Belvedere's.
Check the event calendar on their site, I guarantee there is something this week that you would be into. Just don't be put off by the dark facade and hoard of youths blocking the entrance (nonsmoking establishment, you'll have that). Get a rum swizzle, a pizza, and enjoy some Oingo Boingo on your Thursday evening.
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