Olive or Twist

Pittsburgh’s Premier Martini Bar BarSmart’s 2010 and 2011 Winner for Best Martini’s Conveniently located in the Cultural District, between Heinz Hall, the Byham Theater and the Renaissance Hotel. Olive or Twist is located just one block from the Benedum Center and a short walk from PNC Park.

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  • Phone

    (412) 255-0525

  • Website

    olive-twist.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

140 6th St (at Penn Ave) Pittsburgh , PA 15222 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 47


Keywords:

martinis vesper happy hour buffalo chicken dip good for groups trendy pretzels comfortable desserts key lime pie pumpkin spice pork chops music gin dinner lemon drops oranges Baked Alaska appetizers peaches
Steve L

Convenient downtown location with a nice modern open space upstairs to hang out with friends. Decent music selection with a mature weekend crowd. Not overly crowded . Good selection of beverages.

Christopher Peter

My wife loves it here. Cool spot to get quick drinks and good appetizers before the show. Love the brick interior.

Greg S.

Service was great; waitress was friendly . Really enjoyed our cocktails (fathers g&t). Grilled cheese was good with soup of the day (mushroom Brie ).

Olive or Twist

Stop by and try our new food menu, featuring a Smoked Duck Salad and Stuffed Pork Chop . Not too hungry, try our Olive or Twist signature Calamari ! Delicious!

Vincent Chesney

Dark Knight martini : Hendricks Gin , elderflower liquor , creme de violets, lemon juice

Kesha Pate

Great place to try a variety of martinis . They have a great list of creative places. Their buffalo chicken dip is my favorite in Pittsburgh.

Rachel B

Every time I come here I feel increasingly off-put by most of the bartenders . Awesome martinis but go to Redbeards next door for a more welcoming vibe.

Chev Trout

Martini spot super dope perfect peach and lemon drop chocolate pretzel martini is kinda saltier

Olive or Twist

Stop by this Sunday (3-11) and say the password "Martini " to your server and receive a free appetizer w/ purchase of 2 specialty martinis !

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Our friends at Olive or Twist will be at Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh 2012 with some tasty treats. Get your tickets now at http://bit.ly/NTjPFS. Use the code TAKEOFF at checkout for $5 off!

Karishma Vaz

Amazing service and great atmosphere. Try the Cake Batter martini ! The food is very reasonably priced.

CBS Local

We love the comfy décor - leather lounge couches and exposed brick - and no one makes a martini like Olive and Twist. - CBS Pittsburgh Read more

Jonathan Becker

The service is outstanding! Get the tomato basil soup and crab cakes . They're delicious 😍

Ian Sweeney

Amazing nachos , and a "Vesper " cocktail make a great night!

Andrea Brant-Taylor

Saw Hines Ward here! Took a picture with him too! Also, best ginger lemon drop martini ever!!!

Ravikiran Rajagopal

Lemon grass and nuts and berries martinis are awesome.

Kylee Phillips

14 new tasty martinis for spring! Also new items on the lunch and dinner menu !! Yum!

Mikahla Vicino

Move to the second level to have a bit more space.

Abbie Laughlin

Fun spot downtown! The best martini list !

Vincent Rose

Their Buffalo Chicken Dip is fantastic.

Shane Culgan

Key Lime Pie , Orange Dreamsicle , and Vesper Martinis are awesome.

Amol K

Head upstairs - great atmosphere.

Cara

Happy hour Monday through Friday 4-6.

Manfred Moops

The short manager is a solid dude. He really took care of our party.

Robert T.

Good Martinis ! Try the upstairs area . Kind of tiny, but very good atmosphere.

Matt McDowell

Ask them to make you the Buffalo Chicken salad w french fries . Amazing

Brad Bitzer

The martinis are clearly the main attraction here but if you are more beer oriented try the Sam Adams Oatmeal .

Shane Culgan

Incredible seasonal martini menu .

Tony Angotti

Make sure to go upstairs

Deanne Zatko

If you're here during Wicked, try the Wicked martini ..tastes like a peppermint patty.

Dana Henry

Great Makers Mark Manhattan !

Donny H

An incredibly boring & unsatisfying meal. The chicken masala was just smothered in sauce with hardly any flavor. The garlic potatoes weren't. The iced tea I sent back; looked & tasted like the water.

Tory Wynn

New favorite martini baked Alaska mmmmm

Rob Delach

Good cocktails , but no rye whiskey ? If you want anything traditional go somewhere else.

Trish Imbrogno

The cab sav on their list is a little jammy, but it's not offensive

eric d

It used to be better, not sure what happened. The food menu is a mess. Stick to cocktails , move on for good eats !

Amanda Turek

Pumpkin spice martini , to die for!

Chris Petrick

Live laugh love

Maxine Hankin-Lebo

Great variety of drinks. However... Service at the bad sucks!!!!! Do not let AMY wait on you!!!

Lisa Stack

Orange dreamcicle so good!

Brian L.

The singer/piano player tonight makes me want to shoot myself

jess moresco

Great martini list . Try the upstairs .

Scott Plummer

2nd floor is the best. Try the Snap Dragon Meritage.

Lisa Stack

Limoncello lemon drop yum

Vanessa King

Key Lime Martini !

Brian Diamo

Great martinis and good music tonight

Patrick Hobin

Bartenders upstairs are not very good.

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