more than just retro decor

   Krownapple3 - 08/24/2008

I just got home from Kelly's and I am pretty upset at the service. While I was there I drank 3 margaritas but I got charged for 4, one of which the bartender said that she gave me because I waited so long. The reason why I was charged excessively seems to be, in fact was explained to me in no uncertain terms by the bartender, was because I helped a fellow customer pay for her drinks. She only had change and I said 'hey that is ok let me get that'. The fellow customer was African American and all of the other patrons were Caucasian and the bartender was Caucasian. After I helped the fellow patron out I was given angry looks by the bartender and given a bill which as I originally stated was for more than what I actually drank, even given the drink that the bartender 'gave me' for waiting too long.

A good old-fashioned drinkin' bar

   RedEagleZ - 05/16/2008

My wife and I got to Kelly's a couple of weeks ago on a Friday afternoon and it was TOTALLY packed....20 minutes after it's 5:00PM opening!

IOUNADA101's Review

   iounada101 - 05/24/2003

Something about this place is warm and inviting - a touch of a dive with a touch of class. Great brew selection. I hope this is the beginning of neighborhood turnaround. Wish I could get there more

Kuisis27's Review

   kuisis27 - 05/28/2002

I have been going to kelly's since they reopened. The place has one of the best, if not most unique jukeboxes in Pittsburgh. They also have an excellent selection of beers and liquor. The service and food are good. The only drawback to the place is the space. Hopefully they will get the back deck open to take some traffic away from the main flow of the bar.

Rrnied's Review

   rrnied - 04/21/2002

We went to Kelly's last Saturday night around 10:30. There was a good mix of people -- very eclectic -- including a group of yahoos who were evidently taking part in a Country Western theme night of some sort. The ambience was festive, which was driven by the classic rock tunes blaring out of the jukebox. Gripes? The place seems to have been converted from a cozy little diner, and it is tight. The problem is the stools in front of the bar area (where it is clear that patrons in the diner days could chow down an omelet with some Joe). The area in front of the bar is far too narrow, and with the decent crowd that was in there, you couldn't move. One uncalculated move, and you were stumbling into somebody. I'm not the claustrophobic type, either. The bartenders were quick to serve – but certainly not overly friendly. Not a bad place, and certainly a nice addition to the part of town, which needs some growth. Is it GREAT? Nahh… but I guess I’d go back. Overall, it's definitely worthwhile of checking out.