If you haven’t heard by now, a new business for dining, sipping, and enjoying entertainment has found its home in the Strip District Terminal. City Winery Pittsburgh is an urban winery concept with a delicious menu and a list of events that will knock your socks off!
From comedians to musicians, City Winery is the entertainment venue you have been waiting for. Conveniently located on the end of the terminal closest to the city, City Winery is an easy stop for after-work drinks or a weekend show.
City Winery is officially open 5pm -10pm on weekdays and 4pm – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. This space is perfect for happy hour or an evening bite. They also recently expanded service to include a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2:30pm.
Enjoy the barrel room indoors or opt to enjoy your wine and bites al fresco on the cozy back patio. Reservations can be made but are not required.
City Winery’s Signature Items
The philosophy behind the food and beverage at City Winery is to create incredible signature items complimented by menu items specific to the Pittsburgh location. They focus on using locally-sourced ingredients. With this menu of classics and local favorites, City Winery curates a wine pairing for each dish. If you’re worried you may not like the pairing option, City Winery’s menu has several food selections with multiple suggested wine pairings.
One of these dishes is the Lutenitsa, an entree with roasted eggplant, piquillo pepper, whipped garlic confit, and pita. The suggested pairings for this menu item are both Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. If you aren’t sure what choice to make, take a look at the tasting notes of each wine! The full menu lists the Pinot Noir notes as finesse, cherry, and complexity. The Cabernet Sauvignon is listed as fruit leather, blackberry, and slightly rough.
Speaking of the Pinot Noir, it was our favorite wine when sampling the selection of reds and whites at their preview event! We loved so much of what we tried – food and wine – with our favorite dish being the Lamb Meatballs. They are the perfect shareable with their whipped feta, za’atar, and crispy mint, YUM! Their brunch menu also includes pairing notes as the lunch and dinner menu does.
Upcoming Shows at City Winery
Now to discuss the event venue part of City Winery. The event schedule at City Winery is filled with awesome performances and shows with more always being added! Currently, they have an iconic show by comedian Matt Bellassai scheduled for July 15th. Hurry because tickets are selling fast!
Another notable show is on July 28th where Art Garfunkel Jr. will be putting on a performance titled “Songs of My Father” after his father’s iconic musical career. Sit back and enjoy some bites and sips while taking in the extraordinary talent!
Book Events at City Winery
After taking a look at City Winery’s space, it’s no doubt you will be impressed with the high ceilings, outdoor space, and fabulous service. It’s almost as if it would be a perfect venue for a private event, right? Well, you’re in luck! If you’re looking for a private event space for a wedding, meeting, or a celebration of any kind, consider City Winery!
They have 2,200 square feet of event space and can accommodate anywhere from 12-350 people. You can choose from the concert venue setup, full main dining room, semi-private mezzanine level, and private dining room. Use their event request form to get in touch if interested!
City Winery Pittsburgh is the perfect place for a retirement party, bridal showers, birthdays, gala fundraisers, and more! With their food and beverage service in-house, it takes away so much of the stress of planning. Their convenient in-house tables, chairs, china, flatware, napkins, and stemware make it a one-stop shop. Plus you can avoid additional rentals!
Another huge bonus of hosting your next event at City Winery Pittsburgh is their production capabilities. Having an on-site sound system, built-in stage, professional AV technical support, and state-of-the-art audio-visual service makes your event a breeze for any DJ or performers you have scheduled.
Visit City Winery
So you’ve heard about a little bit of everything City Winery offers. Now it’s time to check it out for yourself! Whether it’s brunch on the patio, grabbing a happy hour glass of wine, attending a comedy show, or hosting your own private event, City Winery has something for everyone. Led by an incredible general manager, Corwin Kilvert, the culinary and front-of-house staff will ensure your time at City Winery Pittsburgh is an experience to remember.
This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.