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Sip Wine Underground At The Enchanting Hartwood Wine Cave Near Pittsburgh

Hartwood Wine Cave near Pittsburgh offers a unique wine tasting experience with a cave-like ambiance and delicious small plates.

Published Oct 18, 2021

Written by

Beth Price-Williams

Pittsburgh's constantly growing. New businesses and attractions pop up all of the time. That only means one thing. We always have new gems to discover, which means additions to our bucket list. Hartwood Wine Cave near Pittsburgh, for example, recently opened, and it's the perfect destination if you're up for a bit of wine sampling, paired with a delicious small plate. And the ambiance? It's definitely one-of-a-kind.

Hartwood Wine Cave in Allison Park promises a unique adventure that includes delicious wine, scrumptious small plates, and a unique atmosphere.

A sign reading "Hartwood Wine Cave Now Open" in front of a charming building with outdoor seating and greenery. — Google/Samantha Sears

While you can sit outside on those sunsoaked Western Pennsylvania days, you'll probably at least want to check out the wine cave.

Bottles of wine displayed on a stone shelf, illuminated by soft lighting, showcasing various colors and labels. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

Go underground, where you'll feel as though you're in a real cave, complete with cave drawings and twinkling "stars" in the ceiling above.

A rustic bar area with rock-like walls, featuring two black stools and shelves displaying bottles. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

You'll find plenty of seating, too, and a chill vibe, making it easy to relax and to soak up the one-of-a-kind surroundings.

A rustic interior with stone walls and a starry ceiling, featuring natural rock formations and wooden accents. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

Browse the menu that's brimming with deliciousness from Bella Terra Vineyards in Hunker.

A bottle of red wine with a glass, accompanied by a charcuterie platter of meats, cheeses, and grapes on a wooden table. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

Red, white, and rose wines are available by the glass or by the bottle. If you want to cool off, order the Rose Wine Slushie.

A wine bottle, glass, and a platter of assorted cheeses, fruits, and charcuterie on a table with a plant in the background. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

The menu also features cider, beer, and an assortment of cocktails. Gin & tonic, the margarita, and the Paradise Mojito are among your choices.

A wooden table holds a glass of wine, a bottle, and a plate of snacks, beside a rustic wooden bench in a garden. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

Pair your drink with one of the wine cave's small plates - a cheese plate or a charcuterie plate, for example.

A bottle of Briar Valley Merlot wine next to a glass of red wine and a plate of snacks on a wooden table. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

You can't go wrong, either, with a helping of hummus or bread and oil.

A wooden platter with assorted cheeses, meats, grapes, olives, carrots, cucumbers, and dipping sauces. — Facebook/Hartwood Wine Cave

Visit the official website of Hartwood Wine Cave for days, hours, and more information. Or, go here for Facebook.

Sign for Hartwood Wine Cave, featuring illuminated letters against a stone backdrop. — Google/Mike Capsambelis

Have you been to Hartwood Wine Cave near Pittsburgh? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you prefer pouring your own wine, plan a visit to The Vault Taproom on the South Side.

Food|Breweries & Wineries

Published Jan 10, 2020

Kick Back With A Cold Drink And A Delicious Dish At This Winter Pop-Up Taproom In Pittsburgh

Hitchhiker Brewing hosts a winter pop-up taproom in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood, offering draft beer and food from local vendors every Saturday through March 28, 2020.

Published Jan 10, 2020

Written by

Beth Price-Williams

Winter can get pretty brutal in Pittsburgh. The cold gray skies, the snow, and the icy roads can really make things kind of gloomy. We all need to find ways to break the monotony of the long winter and to cure cabin fever when it strikes. This winter pop-up taproom in Pittsburgh will help you do just that all season long.

Carve out time this season for a visit to the winter pop-up taproom, hosted by Hitchhiker Brewing, in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

alt — Facebook/Hitchhiker Brewing New Winter Pop Up Taproom

The pop-up taproom is open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Saturday through March 28, 2020. That gives you plenty of time to head over for a visit or maybe even a few.

Join other Pittsburghers at the pop-up taproom, where you can sip draft beer, paired with delicious food from one of several food vendors, including…

...Dos Reyes, Black Sheep BBQ, and Menuette, each of whom will rotate Saturdays at the taproom, offering guests some of their most popular dishes.

Black Sheep BBQ might be best known for its BBQ smoked meats and scrumptious homemade sides. Dos Reyes, on the other hand, serves delicious “Sonoran-inspired Mexican food” as well as Mexican classics.

The pop-up taproom will also feature can releases and have some merchandise available for purchase.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up taproom this winter, you can still stop by Hitchhiker Taprooms in Sharpsburg and Mount Lebanon all year around. Both locations are open Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Click here for the official website of Hitchhiker Brewing. Or, go here for Facebook.

Do you plan to visit this winter pop up taproom in Pittsburgh? Or have you visited already? Let us know in the comments! Are you a fan of visiting local breweries? Gas up the car and follow the Brewery Trail in Pittsburgh.

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