Best gay bar in Pittsburgh by leaps and bounds.
The lower level is dimly lit and still allows smoking. Minus. Up the steps to the second level and you can't smell the smoke anymore. Plus. They have dartboards, a decent sized dance floor, a larger bar and lots of video screens so you can watch Lady Gaga videos while you pick from the martini menu. They usually have drink specials. Outside on the patio is where 5801 really becomes something special. Lots of space and seating, but with all of the tiki torches and paper lanterns around, after a few drinks you'd swear you were at a summer block party.
The staff has always been nice, the drinks have always been stiff, and I've never run into any drama at 5801. Nice mix of people of all ages. 5801 is just like any other nice, successful neighborhood bar. Except way gayer. And that's the way I like it!