Piper's Pub

Pittsburgh is a smoking town. As a nonsmoker I fully respect other's right to enjoy a cigarette, but there are those days when I don't feel like coming back from a bar smelling of smoke. On those days I like to stop by Piper's on Carson Street (one of two non-smoking options I know about in that area). I can't say enough about this place. It has a great selection of draughts, good food, and friendly bar tenders. My personal favorite item on the menu is the Ploughman's platter: loaf of bread, gherkins, apple chutney, apple slices, and two cheeses. The cheeses are usually a sage derby and a Guiness Cheddar and both stand up nicely to a pint. I think the platter is enough for two to share for a light dinner. If you are in the mood for more pubby fare I recommend the fish and chips. They will give you a hoagie roll on request, but frankly I don't know how you would put the two massive perfectly beer-battered fish fillets on a roll. The fish is crispy, moist on the inside, and not too greasy. So if you are down on Carson, definitely stop in at Piper's.