Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle
Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle can be found amongst the restaurants and nightclubs dotting the Strip District neighborhood of downtown. Mullaney's has been a Strip District staple since 1992. Executive Chef Bryan Regan offers traditional Irish cuisine throughout the year while changing some of the menu selections on a seasonal basis.
Riverview Park is less than a five-mile drive from Mullaney's. The park's hilly topography makes for a day of challenging hiking on the numerous miles of hiking trails. The park offers a 2-mile road biking loop which provides exhilarating downhill ascents and heart-thumping uphill climbs.
Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle Irish Pub
2329 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-642-6622
www.harpandfiddle.com
Finnigan's Wake
If a lively nightlife atmosphere is what you are searching, Finnigan's Wake in the North Shore neighborhood may be right for you. Finnigan's serves traditional Irish fare and offers daily food and drink specials. It is a popular place for pre and post-game celebrations for Steelers and Pirates games since PNC Park and Heinz Field are both a few blocks away.
The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a short walk from Finnigan's. The trail is a 21-mile paved path that is frequented by bikers, inline skaters and urban hikers. Kayak rentals are available through Venture Outdoors at their location adjacent to PNC Park under the Clemente Bridge.
Finnigan's Wake
20 East General Robinson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-325-2601
www.finniganspittsburgh.com
Molly Brannigans
Molly Brannigans is located on the main drag of Mt. Lebanon, a suburban neighborhood located just outside of the city. The restaurant offers basic Irish fare and has a bar that serves Irish brews on draft. The atmosphere ads to the Irish-feel of the restaurant with authentic Irish décor and tables, chairs and bric-a-bric imported from Ireland.
The Kane Woods Nature Area is located in the neighboring community, Scott Township. The nature area commemorates the historical significance of the Whiskey Rebellion that occurred in this area. There are hiking trails that traverse the 44-acre wooded hillside.
Molly Brannigans
660 Washington Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-341-7827
www.mollybrannigans.com
Article Written By Jason Elliot
Jason Elliot is an outdoors writer in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his articles regularly appear on Examiner.com. Elliot has written on subjects ranging from outdoor recreation activities to outdoor gear, gadgets and apparel reviews and news.
