Learn why Pittsburgh was voted one of the best beer cities in the U.S.

Pittsburgh has a knack for brewing and drinking beer, as shown by the city’s fifth-place finish in March for the Best Beer City in the U.S. by voters in the USA Today 10 BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

There are more than 40 breweries in the city, according to the Pittsburgh Brewers’ Guild, so there are many places to sample local brews during a visit to the Steel City.

Here is a list of 10 places to try, but the Brewers’ Guild website has a longer list, compiled by region. Be sure to check your preferred location for vehicle parking and public transit information before you visit.

And for anyone who happens to be in Pittsburgh from April 8-12, the guild’s annual Three Rivers Beer Week offers plenty of events and opportunities to learn how Pittsburgh earns its title as one of the nation’s best beer cities.

A sampling of Pittsburgh breweries

Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial St., Pittsburgh (North Side), is Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest brewery and one of the oldest craft breweries in the U.S, according to its website. Offers year-round, seasonal and specialty German-style beers and a variety of “Pittsburgh ethnic” menu items to match. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and reservations are strongly recommended; call 412-237-9400, ext. 504. Brewery tours are also offered on select Saturdays, so check their website for the latest dates.

Pittsburgh Brewing Co.,150 Ferry St. in Creighton. 412-682-7400. The place where the city’s legendary Iron City Beer is brewed. Standard one-hour tours are available from Thursday to Sunday, and an in-depth tour is offered at noon on the first Friday of each month. Private tours are also available for up to 15 guests. All tours include samples. The brewery store is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Trace Brewing, 4312 Main St., Pittsburgh (Bloomfield). 412-904-3555. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. A current list of draft beers and cocktails available is posted on the website, and non-alcoholic drinks are available, too. Family and dog-friendly.

Hitchhiker Brewing Co. has two locations: a taproom at 190 Castle Shannon Blvd. in Pittsburgh (Mount Lebanon) and a brewery and taproom at 1500 Canal St. in Pittsburgh (Sharpsburg). Its current menu of craft beers is posted on its website.

Cinderlands Beer Co. has three locations: Cinderlands Warehouse, 2601 Smallman St. in Pittsburgh (the Strip District); a Wexford Taproom at 171 Wexford Bayne Rd., Suite 101 in the Wexford area; and Long Story Short, a neighborhood bar and sandwich shop, at 3705 Butler St. in Pittsburgh. The list of beers and food available is posted on each location’s website.

Eleventh Hour Brewing, 3711 Charlotte St., Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville). 412-676-8034. Taproom is open various hours on Tuesday-Sunday, closed on Monday. The current draft list is posted on its website. Food trucks are available mid-week and on weekends.

Two Frays Brewing, 5113 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. 724-902-3085. Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Monday. Craft beers are brewed on site, and brewery tours are available. Call for more information or to schedule. Several restaurants are nearby to pick up food to go and enjoy with your beer.

East End Brewing Co. has two locations: A brewpub at 147 Julius St. in Pittsburgh (Larimer), open Tuesday-Sunday, and a taproom at 651 Washington Road in Pittsburgh (Mount Lebanon), open Wednesday-Sunday. Both locations offer pizza and other menu items to accompany their brews.

Altered Genius Brewing Co. has two locations: A brewery at 411 Merchant St., Ambridge, and the Trailside Taproom at 258 Main St., Imperial (Findlay Township). Both locations are open Wednesday-Sunday; hours are posted on the website. Beers currently offered at each location are posted on the website. Flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and more are available to purchase at the Ambridge location, too.

Hop Farm Brewing Co. and Kitchen, 5601 Butler St., Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville). Open varied hours from Sunday to Saturday, check the website. Offers a variety of American and European style brews and other selections, along with appetizers, sandwiches, salads and more.