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| - This was my second time at Butterjoint. The first time I stopped in was several months ago around 10 on a Friday night. This time around it was a Thursday night at 5:30. Butterjoint is located in one of the last areas you'd probably think of if you were rattling off a list of areas/neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, North Oakland. I can remember the first time going here and thinking it was a bit closer to the Carnegie Museums, but don't be fooled...it's a bit further away. I like this place because it has a warm and cozy feel. Their menu includes a wide array of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and food. I honestly don't think the cocktails are pricey as they are right up there with bars of the same caliber (Acacia, Butcher in the Rye, and Livermore). A $12 cocktail used to be more of a once in a while kinda thing, but it's becoming more common lately, especially as newer, more unique places open in the city. On my most recent stop here, I managed to take advantage of a happy hour special (there were several). I can't recall the exact name/brand of the wine, but they were featuring a red and white for $5 a glass until 6:30. I arrived closer to 5:45 and sat at a high-top near the front window. The place was pretty packed with what I would assume were either early dinner guests or those also taking advantage of the specials, but by 6:30 the crowd has dispersed and openings were available at the bar.
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