Legendary Closed Pittsburgh Bar Poised For Return

PITTSBURGH, PA — The legendary Park House, one of Pittsburgh's oldest bars that closed in December 2020, will reopen in March under new ownership.

Located in the North Side on East Ohio Street, the bar's exterior has received a facelift in recent months with new paint. Additional renovations took place inside, but longtime regulars needn't worry - the atmosphere is expected to remain unchanged.

The Park House was known for providing free self-serve popcorn and peanuts; customers were permitted to toss the shells on the bar's wooden floors.

The Park House was built between 1892 and 1898 for Allegheny County Jail Deputy Warden James Marshall, who lived with his family upstairs and rented the first floor to various tenants. During
Prohibition, The Park House housed a bakery and a candy store; but when Prohibition ended, two business partners opened one of the first area bars licensed to sell alcohol in Pittsburgh.

When the bar reopens, the manager will be North Sider Patrick Edson, who has worked behind Pittsburgh bars such as Grapperia, Ki Ramen, and the Commoner.

"The Park House is also looking forward to keeping the tradition of live music going as well as other entertainment such as Salsa dance night," a post on the tavern's Facebook page stated.
"Stay tuned and we can’t wait to see you in the spring."

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