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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of Pittsburgh's downtown Cultural District.

803 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 471-6070

Box Office:
(412) 456-6666

Group Sales:
(412) 471-6930

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Backstage Bar

Outdoor Dining
Menu
Featured Drinks
Entertainment
Hours
Directions
Parking
Safety
Contact

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is the Cultural District's newest hot spot for drinks, a quick bite to eat, live entertainment, and great company through the evening.

The Backstage Bar is centrally located and features a smoke-free atmosphere. It?s the perfect place to meet before a performance, or lounge after a show, or just a great spot to gather with friends. Plus, you never know who might drop by!

The Backstage Bar serves an outstanding list of premium wines, spirits, specialty drinks and beers to complement the fun and casual food prepared by James Beard award-winning Chef Toni Pais and his team from Café Zao.

And you never need a ticket for the show! The Backstage Bar is open to the public and often features live entertainment with no cover charge. We are open before and after shows. Or, stop by after work for Happy Hour (9–11 pm Tuesdays – Fridays).

Join us at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square for a great time in the Cultural District. You can enter the bar from behind the fountain in Katz Plaza, or through the main entrance to the Cabaret at Theater Square, under the Theater Square marquee.

Outdoor Dining

The Backstage Bar now offers al fresco dining in the heart of the Cultural District. Enjoy happy hour specials and casual fare, alongside the soothing Katz Plaza fountain and the breezy Linden trees. If you haven't visited the Backstage Bar, yet, summer is the perfect time to discover this delightful outdoor setting.

Are you looking for the perfect spot for a quick bite before a performance in the Cultural District? Or, are you looking for a new place to share luscious sampler platters with friends after the show? Check out the Backstage Bar at Theater Square to enjoy an eclectic mix of tapas, platters, entrées and desserts - all served quickly to meet even the most impending curtain calls. Click here to view our current menu.

Featured Drinks

The Backstage Bar is home to swanky cocktail creations and uplifting libations! Be sure to check back often to see what we're pouring next!

Craft Beer
Singles - Enjoy Here! $4.50
Brand new to the Backstage Bar...peruse our ever-changing selection of craft beers along with your meal. Choose from a varied, frequently changing selection.
Mix & Match Six Packs - To Go! $14.95
Browse our craft beer cooler and load up a six-pack with singles of your choice.
Local Libations
Neville Island Iced Tea $8.00
A refreshing chemical concoction! Absolut Pear vodka, rum, gin and Midori melon liquor are polluted with sours and orange juice.
Steel City Cosmo $8.00
More sassy and tart than its Manhattan cousin! Danzka grapefruit vodka with cranberry and lime juices, served up.
The DarkStar $8.00
A Backstage Bar original! A shot of Starbucks espresso liquor in a pint of Pittsburgh's own Penn Dark. One of our favorites.
The Peach Pitt $7.00
Absolut Apeach, Chambord raspberry liquor, sours, lemonade & lime juice are shaken into the golden triangle of a martini glass.
8-Track Refresher!
Lady Marmalade $8.50
A long, tall (16oz) drink stacked with Absolut Mandarin, Cointreau, Amaretto, orange juice and sours.
My Way Martini
The Nice & Easy $8.50
Locally-made Boyd & Blair potato vodka with a few dashes of vanilla-herb Liquor 43 and a lemon wedge, served up.
Draft Brews
Guinness on Tap! $6.00
A pint of the world-renown brew for only $6.00 BRILLIANT!

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Entertainment

The Cultural District just got a little more interesting! Along with great food and drinks, the Backstage Bar often features entertainment before and after shows downtown. We invite you to stop in for live music (no cover charge) before or after a performance in the Cultural District.

At the Backstage Bar

Might Could
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Joel Lindsey
2 performances starting Thursday, July 9, 2009
Don Aliquo
2 performances starting Friday, July 10, 2009
Gene Ludwig
4 performances starting Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Keith Stebler
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Heather Kropf
2 performances starting Saturday, July 18, 2009
Andy Bianco
2 performances starting Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Boilermaker Jazz Band
3 performances starting Thursday, July 23, 2009
Uptown Combo
2 performances starting Friday, July 24, 2009
Jimmy Sapienza
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Jeff Miller
2 performances starting Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Amy Schier
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Charles Wallace
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Jimmy Z
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Jason Kendall & Joel Lindsey
Friday, August 14, 2009
Mark Pipas
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Jessica Lee
Friday, August 28, 2009

In the Cabaret at Theater Square

8-Track
75 performances starting Sunday, July 5, 2009
Friday Salsa
17 performances starting Friday, July 10, 2009
8-Track - The Cast Cabaret!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pundits
4 performances starting Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Serious Comedy Show
4 performances starting Saturday, July 25, 2009
Cabaret Spinster!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Mystery's Most Wanted presents...
3 performances starting Saturday, August 8, 2009
The Gong Show!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Passage To Paso Robles
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Chris Laitta's TV Tunes
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Beer: Should I Drink That?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Grenache with Panache
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Jason Coll Variety Show
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Beer: Beyond the Pale (Ale)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Passport To Portugal
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Beer: Session Beers
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Muscat Love
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Beer: Bell's Brewery
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Our kitchen is open late, so be sure to check our online menu.
  • The Backstage Bar often has live entertainment ? check our calendar below.

Directions

The Backstage Bar at Theater Square is located at 655 Penn Avenue, between the O'Reilly Theater and Katz Plaza. Theater Square is the brick & blue building with the large television screen on the corner.

From the corner of the building under the screen, you can either go straight to enter through the Cabaret Theater doors on Penn Avenue, or simply pass the elevator shafts to walk down the path between the WQED Carol M. Byham Studio and Katz Plaza.

Parking

You can also park in the Theater Square Garage to make your visit a cinch. The garage entrance is on Seventh Street, between Ft. Duquesne Boulevard and Penn Avenue and next to the new Encore on 7th condominiums.

Safety

The Backstage Bar retains the services of an Allied Barton security guard every evening, so that you can relax and enjoy your visit. Security monitors not only the bar and the theater, but the perimeter of the building as well.

Contact

The Backstage Bar and Cabaret at Theater Square:

Host Desk 412-325-6769
Office 412-325-6766
Fax 412-325-6768

Email the Bar manager