The Bartenders' Guide to Pittsburgh Dive Bars

Looking for a stiff drink? A little quiet time? Want to have a smoke, play a round of darts, and don't mind paying cash? If that sounds like you, you may be a fit for one of Pittsburgh's best dive bars. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is in McKees Rocks with career bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, to talk about why we love their lived-in decor, functional grime, and sometimes surly barkeeps. Plus, how to order something you'll actually like and make a few new friends — IF that's your goal. **New description:**  Who knows a great bar better than the people who’ve worked behind one? Pittsburgh bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, join host Megan Harris in McKees Rocks to discuss the best dive bars in the city. Plus, how to drink a drink you’ll actually like and how to make a friend while doing it.   *This episode originally aired on January 21, 2026.* **Notes and references from today’s show:** \[articles, forms, reference materials, etc] Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, August 19th episode: Experience Butler County uTest **Become a member** of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. **Want more Pittsburgh news?**  - Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. - We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. - Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. **Interested in advertising with City Cast?** Find more info here.