Landmark Pittsburgh Tavern Closes After Nearly 80 Years

PITTSBURGH, PA - Nied’s Hotel in Lawrenceville, a legendary Pittsburgh establishment known for its fish sandwiches and live music, has closed after nearly eight decades.

Debuting in 1941, the Nied family operated the place as a boarding house and local tavern. In 2016, Nied’s Hotel was voted the city’s best bar by Pittsburgh Magazine readers.

Nied’s was one of the few venues in Pittsburgh that had its own house band. In the warmer months, bands also played outside on a stage known as Nied’s amphitheater.

Nied’s also was known for its frequent appearances by country singer Slim Forsythe. The artist performed in a WQED-TV program, “Live From Nied’s Hotel,” that earned a Mid-Atlantic Emmy for Arts Program nomination.

Owner Jim Nied also was renowned for organizing group trips for regular customers to destinations such as Atlantic City and Niagara Falls.

Citing several social media posts, Nied’s closing first was reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Nied, who could not immediately be reached by Patch for comment, apparently has decided to retire.

Although there is no official closure announcement on Nied’s website or Facebook page, no upcoming live music shows are scheduled there.

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