Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley's Pour House Fundraiser

What: Get ready to rally together for a meaningful cause at the Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley's Pour House fundraiser!

With an outpouring of love and support from our caring community, we’re determined to bring this beloved gathering spot and economic driver back to life. 

Join us on Sunday, August 24, for a day of live music, tasty food, and heartwarming unity!

Why: This Pittsburgh and Carnegie icon, a cherished community hub since 1979, faced a devastating fire on November 14, 2024, that destroyed its building, furniture, and equipment—but not the 40+ years of incredible memories filled with delicious food, lively drinks, music, and unmatched craic.

While insurance will help cover some reconstruction costs, many expenses—including deductibles, architectural fees, new decorations, furnishings, and equipment—will either be partially covered or fall entirely out of pocket for the Pour House owners. 

Our goal with this fundraiser is to ease that financial burden and support them in re-creating this cherished community hub. See transparency and reporting.

Here are the details of this very special event.

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025

Time: Doors Open at 1:00 p.m., Music is from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Place: The Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, 615 Lockhart Street, Deutschtown, North Side, Pittsburgh

General Admission: Tickets include admission, complimentary food, and entertainment for $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

VIP Admission: Tickets are available for $125 per person and include access to an exclusive balcony lounge, an open bar, and specialty food offerings in the lounge.

Representative Acts:
• Pete Hewlett & the Good Guys
• The Low Kings
• Spin Cycle
• Brad Wagner & Weekend at Blarney’s
• Jim Lamb & Friends
• Irish Belly Dancers (Joanna Abel of Third Street Belly Dance)
• DJ Paulie Walnutz

Cash Bar: Includes Guinness draft, Jameson Whiskey, and a full alcoholic and non-alcoholic bar.

Food Menu Highlights: Enjoy delicious grazing tables from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., then stationed bites from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring salmon sliders, a build-your-own-pasta experience, shepherd’s pie, and more, then finally from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm, a sweet farewell featuring a variety of assorted pastries, cookies, and petite desserts. You'll enjoy freshly brewed coffee and an assortment of hot teas as the entertainment comes to a close.

Other Fun Stuff: Ticket auction, 50/50, and more!

Donations: Accepted via GoFundMe. 

All proceeds benefit the Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley’s Pour House Fund.

Sponsorships: Check out our three value-packed sponsorships via rileysrebuild.com

Event Proceeds: All general admission ticket proceeds benefit the Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley’s Pour House Fund. All net proceeds from VIP tickets benefit the Fund. All net cash bar proceeds benefit the Fund. All proceeds from the raffle, 50/50, and other event fundraising activities benefit the Fund.

Parking: Free

Website: For more information, visit rileysrebuild.com