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| - Among the countless bars along East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood, one stands out as the most unique treasure. Enter the Lava Lounge at 2204 East Carson Street and you may think you are inside a volcano, or perhaps one of Jim Henson's creations; Fraggle Rock. Beyond the normal bar top and tables are protrusions of a rock like material in odd shapes only found in underground caves which insure intimacy of a small gathering. Beyond the bar is a fantastic room where bands perform and DJ's mix it up as young professionals and artsy types gather to dance. It's not unusual to huddle together in the circular booth hidden in an underground crater while watching college students twirling to "The Dancing Queen" on Friday evening's 80's night. Recently, a friend of mine and I ventured down to the Lava Lounge on a cold Friday evening. My friend decided to join the eclectic mix of people on the dance floor while I stood to the side of a rock formation sipping a drink and people watching. Since the room is dimly lit except for strobe light flashes from the dance floor, people watching is an unobvious sport and everyone does it. I just stood in wonderment at the mix of people, young and not so young, in a relaxed atmosphere without the pressures of the club scene to hit on someone of the opposite sex. After my friend tired herself out from dancing, we sat in a little rock alcove and enjoyed some crazy mixed drink concoctions. The Lava Lounge is a breath of fresh air and a good place to unwind after a fully loaded work week.
The Lava Lounge touts itself as "Pittsburgh's most unique experience" and it does not disappoint. All week long the Lava Lounge features different upbeat music genres including acid jazz, funk, disco, and alternative as well as one-of-a-kind mixed drinks.
The Lava Lounge has sister establishments along East Carson Street which include the Beehive Coffee House, The Tiki Lounge, and the newest addition; the Double Wide Grille.
For more information visit www.lavaloungepgh.com
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