Gene's Place

Visitors, anyone giving this place 5 stars should have their Yelp account suspended.  Seriously 5 stars?  Gene sounds awesome, he wasn't there when we were there, but his place is a dump.  Atmosphere, meh. Smokey, ok I knew it would be smokey.  Beer selection, meh.  Bartender going to the bathroom then not washing his hands... heading down hill.  Clientele, scary.  Prices, cheap but everything in the area is pretty cheap.  If you are looking for decent beer selection, good prices, darts or pool, walk the 2 blocks to Garage Door "something" bar... it was much much much better... I dare say GOOD.  God I'm glad I didn't go to Pitt!  Ok I like to present an even review, I have to say the juke box was very good here, whoever was picking the music, maybe dirty bartender boy, played some good stuff, but not worth a stop for that.

Gene's was my favorite local bar when I lived in Oakland. Mainly because I was broke and the drinks were cheap. Is it still dollar Iron City drafts all day every day?Good crowd full of regulars, not just strictly Pitt students. I'd call it the Cheers of South Oakland.

Gene is a solid dude, makes strong, albeit small drinks.  Great beer specials, sometimes has a buffet.  Place is cramped, but he does have the wishin pisser.