Tender is a wonderful addition to the Pittsburgh bar scene! They have extensive collection of bourbons and other drinks that you can't find anywhere else. They're trying to bring old drinks that folks from our generation never heard of and make them popular again which is really cool! The cocktails are very unique and tasty! The food menu is small, but every item we tried was fantastic! The ambiance is the best part! It's very retro Speakeasy like, with very beautiful interior design. They successfully kept the beauty of the original retro place; they even created a really beautiful wall using old checks from the old bank that used to occupy this space in the old days! There was a Bluegrass band playing when we were there on a Tuesday night. I hope they start bringing jazz musicians too!!
I would definitely go back and bring more friends. It's perfect if you're not starving (because the portions are small) and craving excellent cocktails!
My only advice to the owner is to educate the bartenders and servers more about the history of this place, and the retro drinks!