My boyfriend and I ate upstairs at Habitat and wanted to continue our evening. We ventured into Andy's and saddled up to the bar. We were immediately greeted by the friendly bartender and I ordered Andy's crush. I absolutely loved it. It reminded of the orange crush I drink on vacation in ocean city. Their was a jazz band playing in the bar and the atmosphere was phenomenal.
Review Source:My wife and I went here after dinner on 3/30/13 for a relaxing evening of jazz and drinks. Â We were celebrating our third wedding anniversary and had a blast! Â The drinks were good and the band was even better. Â Service was a little slow but they were really busy on a Saturday evening. Â I hope to return the next time we are in the Pittsburgh area.
Review Source:saturday was my birthday. we decided a trip to andys was in order to celebrate! at the end of the evening however, we left a little disappointed. :( it wasn't all that we had remembered it being.
it was valentine's weekend, so you would think they would have been better prepared. the place was packed. as soon as a chair emptied, it was filled. later in the evening, they actually had to put up more chairs & tables to accomodate all the people. but, once again, only 2 servers. later, they did have another gal come & help, but it still wasn't enough. we've had the same waiter everytime we've been there, & he worked his litttle behind off! he apologized each time he came over to check on us. he worked very hard to keep us & the others happy!
the crowd was great! apparently, word has gotten out about this place! there was a nice assortment of every age, from 20's to 70-80's. dress was just as versatile. one woman had a gown on, while others were in jeans & tennies, & then everything in between.
while the group came with their own "fan club", they weren't quite as good as the others we've seen there. my husband said the singer wagged her finger too much while she sang, every song she sang was in spanish, and, she went to the "school of elaine benice dancing".
the food was the biggest disappointment. last time, i couldn't stop raving about it. this time, i can only complain. we got the same-the chatcuterie platter & a cheese plate. we got 2 pieces of mortatella, 2 of proscuitto, 2 of a salami, 6 olives & a smattering of almonds with honey mustard. last time we were there in august, and for the same price, we got 4 of each meat, olives in a small bowl, plus 2 killer pates, and a delicious cherry sauce. what happened???? the cheese plate was as pitiful. we got the 5 cheese selection. there were 6 kinds, 3 were blue, and none were that to-die-for cheddar. what kind of selection is that???? there were 2 strawberries and another toss of almonds with a bowl of honey to round out the depressing plate. still hungry, we got an order of loaded fries and the basket of cookies. the fries were good, how can you mess them up? the cookies, again the same price as last time, went from a dozen to 9. do they really think people won't notice? Â
we can only hope that this night was a terrible fluke.
I really like this place. It's bright and cosmopolitan. It feels like an oasis in the middle of downtown.
The best part by far, though, is the music. In particular, they have someone named Dane Vannatter sing there every so often, and he kicks ass. He sings all types of songs, but I remember his rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" in particular. He's amazing and is alone worth the trip to Andy's.
so i was only waiting around at andy's for a friend to get off work, but i had a pretty good experience while i was there. i had 2 drinks off the specials list and enjoyed both. i also had the naan with 3 dipping sauces which was absolutely delish.
the service was good... they were friendly and attentive.
that's really about all i can say, since i was only there long enough for my friend to finish up. but i'd definitely go back for a few cocktails and a snack!
I love this bar! It's pretty affordable and has such a cute vibe to it for being right in the middle of the city. I love the view as well, since the whole lobby area is all glass, you really feel like you're in downtown and not just anywhere. I also think that even the bar is "classy", it definitely comes off as "accessible". Â They also have live music most nights, I think, and if you want food or a quick drink before a show or ice skating, then I highly recommend a visit to Andy's.
My secret tips:
- Plan a visit during the winter. The Fairmont puts free hot chocolate out in the lobby during the winter and my goodness, it's amazing. It's worth the trip alone! Don't believe me? Try it for yourself and tell me I'm lying!
- Steal their coasters. They have cute little sayings on them and could be framed. No kidding!
- Ask for the "bananas fonda" drink. Don't ask, just do.
Enjoy! :)
I LOVED Andy's. Made it special-er for me that we unexpectedly found the place on an evening stroll through downtown Pittsburgh. Located at the rear of the Fairmont Hotel lobby, you walk in, and immediately realize you'll be feeling jazzy by evening's close.
The drinks menu is inventive (i recall seeing fun vodka concoctions using fresh fruit, herbs, and things I can't pronounce or even try and spell). I opted for a white russian as a night-cap after my dinner around the corner at Meat & Potatoes (also amazing).
It also rocked that the pianist looked like Larry David and was jamming with his group, who filled the atmosphere with mellow, cool, and funky tunes.
Check out the sick flat screen on the wall across from the bar-- So no, sports fans, you won't miss the game if you're companion feels like gettin jazzy for an evening :)
I loved this little bar at the hotel! Â bartender Bianca was fantastic!! she made excellent drinks and is a very nice person! Â i had french martini with grey goose and my boyfriend had couple of different drinks and they all were great! Â we also had some food..the tuna burger and salad was delicous...if you want great drinks and good snack food..go here! Â if you're staying at the fairmont hotel def take a walk to the lobby and have a drink!!
Review Source:Andys (notice no apostrophe) is named for the two famous Andys of Pittsburgh: artist Andy Warhol and businessman Andrew Carnegie. Their coasters include quotes from each figure and decorations pay tribute to Warhol's artwork.
This place has a fantastic cocktail menu. We recommend the Smashed Apple and Cucumber Mint Mojito. I doubt that there are any drinks that aren't good on the menu.
They have 5 beers on tap and a decent selection of bottles. For beer drinkers, be sure to check in on foursquare for a free beer each day as a special.
Our bartender Bianca was fantastic and served us several times during our stay at Fairmont.
They have live jazz music on Friday and Saturday.
This place is upscale and has a lot of class, a must visit if you're in the area.
Great live blues / jazz music. Service is good as well. But I'm a huge food fanatic and the food is only ok and limited. But I guess you shouldn't expect much from a hotel bar/restaurant. Â Eitherway I had a good overall experience just wasn't impressed with the menu. But if you want to stop in for a quick drink listen to some good music and maybe impress a girl good spot to go.
Review Source:Visited Andy's a while ago and loved it for its music and ambiance. I would go back anytime for a drink but not for food. The dinner was overpriced for the quality presented. For a meal I would give it a 2 but as a jazzy bar hang out a definite 4, it's nice to have a little places like this to go to after work.
Review Source:This is one of those bars that makes me think, "You know, Pittsburgh isn't some two-bit town with nothing to do and bland food and drinks." It is swanky up in here, and I like it!
Andy's is so named after Mr Warhol, and the theme carries through the decorations and drinks. The bar is located in the lobby of the lovely Fairmont hotel, which is sleek and modern, without being cold. We stopped in here on NYE to grab a drink before heading off to another place to have additional drinks, and were quite delighted by the live jazz and thoughtful cocktails. I had a Bellini Manhattan and the hubby had a maple syrup infused Old Fashion. The Bellini Manhattan was delish-- loved it. The Old Fashion was good-- strong, and you could taste the maple syrup on the back end. Neil said he liked trying it once, but would want a traditional Old Fashion to drink all night. Service was attentive, and we got to valet park for NYE for $15 when there were zero spots available downtown. All in all, a success!
Great place for live Jazz. The musicians are always top notch. The wine list is somewhat limited, Â but there are some very good choices on the list. This is a fun place to visit and it's quite elegant. They have recently extended the number of evenings for live music from Tuesday to Saturday evening. Â No cover charge.
Review Source:Andy's is nice enough for a hotel bar, but nothing special. Â The cosmo and old fashioned I tried there both were just average. Â The main flaw of the bar is the floor plan. Â There is a wall that keeps the bar unnecessarily cut off from the lobby...This also keeps the tables too close and makes the bar feel claustrophobic--a difficult task in a hotel as grand as the Fairmont. Â The live jazz is a nice touch, but certainly not the best jazz in the city.
Review Source:I am a bit perplexed by the reviews proclaiming that Andy's does not feel like a hotel bar.  It is a fairly typical hotel bar that you would expect to find in  a modern/boutique hotel.  Andy's is right off of the main lobby and extremely bright.  Andy's could actually stand to dim the lights a bit, to be quite honest. Â
I have no idea what the cocktail scene is like in Pittsburgh, but I don't think I would opt for Andy's as a destination if I were not staying at the Fairmont.
Like others have reviewed, you really don't feel like you're in a hotel bar here. Â Came here with my date for one of their jazz nights just to hang out and have a drink between dinner and dessert. Â Parked in the hotel basement ($6) and got a table up in the bar area; all of the tables in the lobby were already taken. Â The jazz was good and my date's drinks were good as well. Â
One downside though; due to medical problems, I can't drink alcohol so I ordered a Diet Coke while my date ordered his mixed drinks. Â Ordered 2 Diet Cokes during our time there and when the bill came, I was actually charged $4 for each small glass (the soda was served in a 10oz size wine glass). Â Now I know that this is a bit upscale and all, but $8 for 20oz of soda? Â Really? Â Those prices were worse than when I was living in France and could buy a whole bottle of local wine for the same price of a 12oz Coke. Â My date's mixed drinks were only slightly more expensive.
Not your typical hotel bar!  This place is really cool and mellow yellow. We have been there twice but our experience last night warranted a review. My bf loves jazz and i like cocktails so we decided to have a grown up  night at Andys. We got there at around 8:30/9 and parked in the hotel basement ($6). The seats by the lobby were all taken (friday night) but we got a table at the bar area. They have a range of unique cocktails, some beer and vino. They also have a mini food menu. Cocktails range between ($9-$12). The bloody Mary is amazing!!!!!! seriously!!!! probably the best i have had...I also got the pop art martini and it was also pretty good(gave me the buzz i was yearning for).  My bf tried the Bellini Manhattan (comes in a martini glass) and it was done pretty well too. He also got a local beer.  We ordered some chips and guac and hang out until the music stopped. The crowd was eclectic. Not too dressy ..i spotted some jeans and tennis shoes...  I didn't feel out of place neither did the Bf. There were mostly older couples when we first got there and then later it got younger( not douchey). It was very relaxed and mellow. Our waitress was great. We ordered a dessert at 11:10 (kitchen closes at 11) but they were able to accommodate us. Ps that dessert was amazing (Kahlua torte with vanilla bean cream) we devoured it with a glass of champagne and some irish coffee.  The band stopped playing at 11 at which point they played jazzy tunes in the background. They also have a large TV that played the hockey game (on mute).  If your looking for a mellow night over some cocktails or just a place to drop by after work, dinner or before a big night out then this is definitely a place to check out!!  Did i mention that its mellow?
We both loved it and I think we will be regulars.
I have heard about Andy's for awhile now, and finally got a chance to check it out on Friday night. It's right inside the Fairmont Hotel's lobby downtown, but the Fairmont is not your typical hotel. The lobby is beautiful with a large staircase that leads up to the second floor. There's seating under the staircase, as well as, within the bar area of Andy's. Every weekend they have live jazz right in the lobby area next to Andy's. On Friday night we sat in the bar area, and I ordered off the bar menu. I had their Asian Greens and Napa Cabbage salad. It was awesome! I was a huge fan of the whole experience. The jazz singer was a music teacher at one of the local colleges and some of her students were there supporting her. They started singing a French jazz song; the whole crowd stopped what they were doing and just watched and listened. It was a great, laid back atmosphere to end a Friday night in the city. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for something different to do!
Review Source:When you're imbibing at Andy's, you really don't feel as though you're in a hotel bar. Live jazz bellows from the lobby. The suits are omnipresent, of course -- this IS a corporate hotel -- but the friendly, conversational staff and cocktail/beer list (which includes a nice selection of some local faves too) make you feel as though you're the regular kid on the block. That, "home away from your home (bar)" feeling, if you will.
Great place to grab drinks during happy hour (or liquid lunch, if that's your thing) or a swanky getaway before showtime in the nearby Cultural District. Such a great place that I feel comfortable in, tolerable of its steady stream of drinkers -- not a surprise, coming from within the walls of an amazing hotel chain -- since I seemingly grew out of the 20-something party crowd overnight.
Located inside the Fairmont Hotel. Very nice and upscale. . Live Jazz on Wednesdays thru Saturdays. Ordered food from the bar menu. I had the hamburger sliders. Very good. The negatives.... bar area is very small and place is very expensive but that is what you get in an upscale downtown hotel bar. Not a shot and a beer place. Great place to stop in for a drink if you are in cultural district ... all dressed up and want to have a drink with that special someone.
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