Best Veteran's Day Drink Specials In Pittsburgh

Veteran's Day is Wednesday, November 11th. In order to thank the members past and present of our armed forces, many government offices are closed, which can mean an extra day off. The perfect way to spend your day (or evening) is with your favorite veteran. Take them out for a drink and a round of appetizers to thank them for their service. If you are looking for a great place to go, here are some places with great Wednesday specials for you and the veterans in your life to enjoy.

Located in the South Side, Thirteen Eleven is a great bar for hanging out and making small talk with friends and strangers alike. The bar offers a wide selection of bottled beers, and every Wednesday you can enjoy $1.00 bottles of Yuengling Lager all day. They also offer a simple menu of bar favorites including appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches. If you're making a night of it, Thirteen Eleven also offers $5 pitchers of flavored Smirnoff from 10pm-midnight. The bar has a classic South Side small bar feel and it is the perfect place to get caught up.

Cain's Saloon in Dormont is a great place to enjoy a lunch or dinner and some drinks. On Wednesdays, you can enjoy $2.50 Miller Light all day plus $1 off all drinks and drafts 5pm-7pm. If you arrive during happy hour, select appetizers are half off in the bar room. After that, wings are just 35 cents and come in 24 flavors from 7pm until midnight. At Cain's Saloon, you'll find a classic sports bar feel with plenty of tasty food options and TVs for watching hockey or football.

If you are looking for a great place to enjoy a drink in the North Hills, the recently opened second location of the Doublewide Grill is where to go. This service station themed bar and restaurant offers classic American food and drink with a culinary twist. In the new Mars/Cranberry location, Doublewide Grill offers a daily happy hour from 5pm-7pm with 1/2 off select drinks and appetizers. Staying for dinner? Start off with a seasonal pumpkin, black bean and walnut empanada starter with pumpkin, cheddar and walnuts in a flaky crust seasoned with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

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If you are looking for more fun in the South Side, Casey's Draft House offers classic Pittsburgh Irish flair. The bar offers not only classic beer and mixed drinks, but a newly expanded wine bar featuring 25 wines that are just $25 a bottle. Wine lovers will appreciate Casey's Wednesday special of 2 bottles of wine for $35, perfect for tasting among friends. Other specials include $2.25 Miller High Life Drafts and $7 Yuengling pitchers. Casey's is a great option for a night of fun in the South Side.

The craft beer lover will enjoy an evening at Hemingway's Cafe in Oakland. Every Wednesday, Bell's Oberon drafts are just $2.50. Located near the Pitt campus, Hemingway's has been voted a favorite among students and locals alike. Snack on appetizers such as wings, pretzels or Pierogies, enjoy a tasty Pittsburgh salad or a classic gyro or Ruben sandwich. Hemingway's also offers a tasty menu of specialty grilled cheese sandwiches. With over 40 beers on tap, one is sure to be the favorite of your favorite veteran, which makes it a safe bet for treating him or her to a few drinks and a meal.

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