Anyone Know Anything About Pittsburgh?

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Heading to Pittsburgh next month when the Royals play the Pirates. Have always wanted to visit that ballpark so I’m taking the plunge.

I’ll arrive around noon that Friday, and I leave Sunday morning. Friday game is 6:40pm and the Saturday game is at 1:05pm. So we’ll have most of Saturday to do whatever after the game. Anyone got any rec’s for bars, restaurants, hotels or activities? Should I get a hotel near the ballpark? Anything helpful is appreciated!

[WhawhaWhat]

Find a place to get some pierogis. It's what the town is known for food wise.

[Chief3188]

Good sandwich place is Primani Bros

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Chief3188

Good sandwich place is Primani Bros

It’s so mediocre it’s crazy. Avoid.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

It’s so mediocre it’s crazy. Avoid.

Everyone mentions Primanti Bros. Even if it’s mediocre, I think I have to try it, if for nothing else, then to say I’ve tried it. But if there are better options, please fill me in. Having lived in NYC for 15+ years, I’m pretty sure I’ve had every great sandwich there is, but I’m always open to anything. I’m not picky, and mostly it’s just about fun and having a good time.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Everyone mentions Primanti Bros. Even if it’s mediocre, I think I have to try it, if for nothing else, then to say I’ve tried it. But if there are better options, please fill me in. Having lived in NYC for 15+ years, I’m pretty sure I’ve had every great sandwich there is, but I’m always open to anything. I’m not picky, and mostly it’s just about fun and having a good time.

Dude, I lived in NYC for 17 years. 2003-2020. Crosby Connection. Original Sandwich Shoppe. Those were some proper sandwich places downtown.

Primanti Bros is a fine spot if you want the gimmicky heavy meat sandwich they're going to throw in front of you. There's nothing special or nuanced about it. If you're going for the tourist attraction, then absolutely go for it. You won't be wowed but you'll leave there satiated and feeling like you've checked something off the list. Nothing wrong with that - every experience doesn't need to be something magical. I wente ther after a Chiefs loss in December several years ago, drunk and whatever, and it was completely enjoyable if not very average.

[Third Eye]

I go there once a twice a year for work. My office is technically there though I work from home in KC.

Typically I stay in the Market Square area which is just across the river from the stadium and is a good place to stay. There’s a Primanti’s on the Square, but as has been said, it’s ultimately just a touristy sandwich place. I may have built my expectations too high as I’d seen it on some sandwiches you have to try before you die kind of show back about 15 years ago and had been wanting to try it ever since. Finally got to a few years ago, and it was fine. I haven’t made a point of visiting there my last couple trips if that’s any indicator.

If you like Thai, Nicky’s is solid and walkable if you are thinking about staying at the Renaissance.

Sounds like we’ll be just missing each other. I’ll be getting in the evening of the 15th. I wish I’d known the Royals were in town, I might’ve came a day early. Instead I set up my flight so I can watch the Chiefs play the Bengals from Midway in Chicago.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by Chief3188

Good sandwich place is Primani Bros

Just a novelty, overrated to me.

[Rain Man]

I just watched a documentary about Andrew Carnegie. He's from Pittsburgh.

[GeorgeZimZam]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Heading to Pittsburgh next month when the Royals play the Pirates. Have always wanted to visit that ballpark so I’m taking the plunge.

I’ll arrive around noon that Friday, and I leave Sunday morning. Friday game is 6:40pm and the Saturday game is at 1:05pm. So we’ll have most of Saturday to do whatever after the game. Anyone got any rec’s for bars, restaurants, hotels or activities? Should I get a hotel near the ballpark? Anything helpful is appreciated!

Definitely stay right across from the ballpark. Then you can simply walk to and from the game. Ideally, the Renaissance.

[DJay23]

Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam

Definitely stay right across from the ballpark. Then you can simply walk to and from the game. Ideally, the Renaissance.

Yes, stay on the south shore, then walk over the Roberto Clemente Bridge to the ballpark. All well lit and policed.

Try a Primanti Bros sandwich. Pierogies are bland as hell and a waste of money IMO.

If you walk down the river from PNC, past Heinz Field there is the Carnegie Science Center. Cool place to visit if you have kids. There's also a casino just past all of that. It would all be walkable.

The Strip Disctrict is also a good place to visit if you want a taste of some culture. Lots of shops and restaurants. It's a little farther out from the stadia, on the south shore.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam

Definitely stay right across from the ballpark. Then you can simply walk to and from the game. Ideally, the Renaissance.

It’s funny you mentioned this hotel. I was literally just looking at this place and putting it in my top 3 of potentials. Rates are fair and it seems fine. Renovated in 2016, so it should be up to snuff. Strip is a bit of a walk, but not crazy, and the market area is around the corner.

[TwistedChief]

My favorite part of going to a game there - and I’ve done it twice - was walking from a downtown hotel across the bridge to the game. I wouldn’t aim for close proximity over that experience.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam

Definitely stay right across from the ballpark. Then you can simply walk to and from the game. Ideally, the Renaissance.

Imagine that, a stadium in an area with hotels and restaurants across the street!

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by loochy

Imagine that, a stadium in an area with hotels and restaurants across the street!

What a wacky idea, right?