Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Fire Side Public House
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Fire Side Public House runs a value-focused beverage program built around Wellspring spirits, house cocktails, and daily specials. Wednesday's $5 cocktail menu, Friday's $7 Long Island varieties, and Saturday's $5 margaritas keep prices low. Happy Hour extends the deal to half-priced pints, featured cocktails, and house wine. The wine list is basic, but the cocktail and beer specials give this public house a clear, budget-friendly identity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Margarita, made with Wellspring Tequila and fresh lime juice, or the Mojito with Wellspring Rum and fresh mint. On Wednesdays, the $5 Wellspring Cocktail Menu is the move. Fridays bring $7 Long Island Varieties. For beer, Tuesday's $3 Modelo Draft is the obvious pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers looking for cheap, straightforward cocktails and beer specials will feel at home. The daily deals and Happy Hour attract a crowd that prioritizes value over an extensive or adventurous selection. If you want a deep wine list or rare spirits, this is not the place.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday for the $3 Modelo Draft, Wednesday for the $5 Wellspring Cocktail Menu, or Friday for $7 Long Island Varieties.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktail specials run $5 to $7. Draft specials are $3. House wines and pints are half-priced during Happy Hour. Non-alcoholic options range from $2 for coffee or tea to $6.25 for Athletic Brewing NA Beer.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Fire Side Public House leans on Wellspring spirits across its cocktail menu, from the Margarita to the Long Island Varieties. The daily specials are aggressive and consistent, turning Wednesdays into a cocktail deal night and Tuesdays into a beer night. It's a sister location to Sidelines Bar and Grill, and the wood-fired cooking adds a culinary anchor.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A value-driven cocktail program with house cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Limoncello Basil Spritz, plus a Wellspring-focused lineup including Margarita, Mojito, and Mule. Fresh juices and daily specials add appeal, though the menu lacks depth and detailed pricing.
Menu strengths
- — House cocktails with fresh juices, such as the Margarita with fresh squeezed lime.
- — Aggressive daily specials that make cocktails very affordable.
Standout selections
- — Margarita: Wellspring Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice.
- — Mojito: Wellspring Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Club Soda.
- — Long Island Varieties: Traditional, Long Beach, Grateful Dead, Hawaiian, Blue made with Wellspring spirits.
Pricing: $5 Wellspring Cocktail Menu on Wednesdays; $7 Long Island Varieties on Fridays; $5 House Margarita/Mojito/Mule on Saturdays; half-priced featured cocktails during Happy Hour
Wine
A minimal house wine list with three whites (Moscato, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio) and three reds (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot). No vintages or specific producers are listed, and the selection is limited to generic categories.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both red and white house options.; Happy Hour discount on house wine.
Standout selections
- — House White: Moscato, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio.
- — House Red: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Pricing: Half-priced house wine during Happy Hour
Beer
A limited beer program with a Tuesday Modelo draft special and half-priced pints during Happy Hour. Non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing NA Beer is available, but the draft list beyond Modelo is not documented.
Menu strengths
- — Tuesday special: $3.00 Modelo Draft all day.; Happy Hour includes half-priced pints.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing NA Beer: Non-alcoholic option at $6.25.
Pricing: $3.00 Modelo Draft on Tuesdays; half-priced pints during Happy Hour
Nonalcoholic
A solid non-alcoholic lineup includes coffee, tea, Pepsi products, juices, lemonade, plus a non-alcoholic beer and a Jamaican ginger beer. No dedicated mocktails, but the options are varied and reasonably priced.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic beverages from hot drinks to juices.
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer and ginger beer for more interesting options.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing NA Beer: Non-alcoholic beer at $6.25.
- — Red Ribbon Jamaican's Finest Ginger Beer: $5.75.
Pricing: Coffee or hot tea $2; soft drinks and juices $3; Athletic Brewing NA Beer $6.25; Red Ribbon Jamaican's Finest Ginger Beer $5.75
Spirits
Spirits program centers on Wellspring vodka, rum, tequila, and gin used in cocktails. Bourbon appears as an ingredient in a BBQ sauce. No dedicated spirits list or pricing is provided, limiting the sense of depth.
Menu strengths
- — Wellspring spirits are used consistently across cocktails.; Long Island Varieties showcase multiple Wellspring spirits.
Standout selections
- — Wellspring Vodka, Rum, Tequila, and Gin featured in cocktails.
- — Long Island Varieties: made with Wellspring Vodka, Rum, Triple Sec, Gin, and other spirits.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available
How it sits with the food
The wood-fired grill and bar food, including burgers with bourbon BBQ sauce, pair naturally with the house cocktails and beer. The Margarita's fresh lime can cut through rich, grilled meats, while a Modelo Draft is a classic match for tacos and burgers. The Aperol Spritz offers a lighter counterpoint to heavier dishes.
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