Piper's Pub

Where has Piper's Pub been all of my life!  This one establishment completely makes up for the bombardment of crappy faux-Gaelic pubs throughout the Pittsburgh region that are plague by bad service, poor food, and lame gimmicks.

Piper's is the kind of place you can find refuge at 11pm on a Friday or Saturday night from the chaos that is the South Side.  Walk in, grab a seat at the bar, and have a conversation at a reasonable volume with your good friends over a fantastic draft selection.

If you're hungry, you're in for a treat.  Try anything on the "over the pond" section of the menu, and you're sure to be pleased.  On the rare occasion I gain the courage to move past the Lamb and Smoked Chestnut Shepard's Pie, the Guinness Stew and the Bangers and Mash both present delicious alternatives.

Bachelor party dinner, father's day dinner, or an evening out with your friends, Piper's pub represents the one-size-fits-all multi-tool of food and beer pleasure.

Hands down the most reliable and friendly restaurant in southside. Saturday and Sunday brunches are the best!

When I see any kind of "Pub", my antennae raise.  I've been to so many "Authentic" Irish/British Pubs that have disappointed. It ain't enough to serve Guinness and Corned Beef.
Then again, I've never been over to Blighty or the Emerald Isle, so I don't have a  reliable point of referance. But I DO have a pretty good bullshit detector, and I know a good place from a bad one.
Piper's is DEFINITELY a GOOD one.
A little different, 'cos it's a SCOTTISH pub. I was comforted by seeing the extensive collection (one whole side of the long back-bar) of Scots Whisky. I was kinda pissed the nature of the luncheon precluded partaking in the smoky goodness of a wee nip-but as I am planning a return trip to Pitts, I will catch up.
The Menu had all the stuff you'd expect to find, although no haggis.  I had their version of "Toad In the Hole" which was a dish of Bangers in Yorkshire Pudding.  This had "Me" all over it. I like Bangers and I like Yorkshire Pudding.
It was advertised as coming with a Whisky-Onion Gravy, which I asked for on the side, as I also ordered a cup of the "Hot Curry Sauce" offered on other dishes.
The plate was attractive-4 nice fat sausages in a remarkably light surrounding shell of Yorkshire Pudding. Both gravies/sauces were very very tasty. This shit didn't come frozen-SOMEONE who knew their way around a kitchen was doing their job, and doing it well. I was very very pleased.
My companions had Fish and Chips, and a Steak Salad, both of which were substantial in size and appetizing in appearance. I would have been satsified with either one, but I'm glad I swung with the Bangers. I gave a momentary eye to the  Smoked Salmon Boxty, but sausages always win...
Pub food isn't my usual choice, but I'd come back here in a heartbeat, and I intend to.