Bigham Tavern

Pierogi swerve delicious. This is the first time I had them boiled then sautéed in butter. This went well with mushrooms and spinach I added. The fries were excellent, freshly cut and dried well. I mixed in some dry Cajun seasoning with my food cuz it had some kick. It was an excellent addition of POW into the meal.
The ambiance is nice, with booths and dark wooden tables. It was dimly lit even at late lunch; but ok in my book. The service was attentive and easy to speak with about the menu and suggestions.

I’ve been here many times as our beer league team made this the «go to» after games. They have a great selection of wings and specials on buckets of beers. I have only eaten here a handful of times and not gotten wings but I’ve never had a bad meal here, everything I tried was good. Great place to watch a game and their patio is a nice chill spot in the summer if you’re with a group… Definitely recommend!

I was recently at Bigham Tavern for a Unilocal event and the owners of Bigham Tavern wanted to receive feedback on their new brunch menu.
We also had a chance to order items from the Bigham Tavern’s regular menu. You CANNOT go wrong with their wings! We ordered the Hyena, Gnarly and Dingo wings. All the wings were well prepared, perfectly cooked and the sauces were superb! That Shorty Mac with beef short ribs, creamy smoked gouda and scallions was «Smack Ya Momma» good! The only dish that just okay were the Pulled Pork Poppers. The pork could have used more of a peppery bite and they were served somewhat lukewarm. Add some more heat (both temperature and seasoning wise) and they will have a definite hit on their hands. Additionally, the service was spectacular! Friendly, knowledgeable and extremely attentive to our table. Great service is not to be underestimated.
I would go back in a heartbeat and go with a designated driver, so that I don’t accidentally roll down the hill after eating so much!

Bruh!
The food here is so good! Being that I love bacon this is a place after my own heart. I had previously studied the pictures and reviews on Unilocal and knew exactly what I wanted to order.
After our Unilocal event ended we started off with more of the Candied & Jalapeño Bacon. OMG! So freakin’ good! A must try!
Next we got a couple of orders of wings. The wings were a nice size, not real big (I don’t mind big wings though) and not small. They were extremely juicy and full of flavor. Next time we come I will try to make it on a Wednesday as it is Wingsday and wings are 44 cents all day!
I also had to try one of the mac & cheeses and went with the Shorty Mac (smoked gouda, braised short ribs, peppercorn horseradish and scallions). It was EPIC!
We were asked multiple times by our sever if he could bring us anything or if we needed anything else and even our empty plates from each course were whisked away almost without us even noticing. Service was outstanding the entire evening.
Thank God I don’t live near Bigham Tavern as I would be 300 pounds! It is one of my new favorite restaurants and is a must try for anyone who hasn’t been!

My first visit to the Bigham Tavern was an event for Elite Unilocalers. When I walked in, my first impression was a standard sports bar. And I don’t particularly fancy them. I didn’t order off the menu since this was a catered event, but I can say that I was really impressed with the presentation and set up. They created an experience that made me want to come back again. The managers and waitstaff were very attentive and consummate hosts – always checking to see that our water glasses were filled and if we needed anything. I typically don’t make it to Mt Washington often and the restaurant is so tucked away in a residential neighborhood that I doubt it would’ve fallen on my radar. Thanks Unilocal for making the introductions, and BT for a great event and great food!

I heard from several friends that Bigham has the best wings in Pittsburgh. I went here specifically for the wings and they did not disappoint. Although very delicious, another place holds the record in my book. I ordered the honey habanero wings, which sound like they’d be hella spicy, right? Nope, not at all. It’s more sweet than anything. The sauce was more of a glaze as opposed to a wet sauce. For those sensitive to spice, you might be able to feel the heat. However, I couldn’t taste any traces of habanero, which was ok for me. They still tasted pretty good and not like anything I’ve had before. To go with my wings, I had homemade chips which were what you’d expect, really. Crunchy, potato-​y. Overall, cool bar with good food. I’ll be back.

Great find! The food was amazing and the service was good, too. If you like bacon, you MUST try it. They put bacon on almost everything. I’d never heard of bacon on cheesecake or wings before, but they did it and it was all yummy!

As a resident of the South Side in close proximity to Mt. Washington, I was very pleased and a little surprised when I discovered this little neighborhood gem tucked away on a side street. Three of us made the short trip for brunch and all enjoyed the fare that Bigham had to offer. I am normally a regular patron of the sweeter breakfast offerings, but I flipped the script and decided on a savory hash skillet with eggs, potatoes and sausage. Delicious! My husband and friend both had the pulled pork hash and both gave rave reviews. I was very impressed with the menu and the clean, cozy atmosphere. I plan to return for French toast and then another time for dinner. Their main focus is bacon and it is featured in many of their dishes. Consider me a fan!

The Bigham Tavern is located on Mt Washington on Bigham Street. The place is easy to miss. The street sign off Virginia Ave is missing!
Once I found it there is street parking available along with a small stone parking lot. When you enter there is a sign that says «seat yourself.» Once I selected a booth I met a very nice waitress who showed me the two sided menu and since it was Wed, she said that wings were $.44 each. You can get a choice of various types of sauces ranging from mild to on fire hot sauce.
I saw my favorite French onion soup on the menu and asked about their lunchtime pairing. I was told you can pair any of the following: soup, basic salad, half a sandwich, or mac and cheese for $ 8.00 That sounded like a great deal so I ordered my soup and half of a Rachel. There are TV sets near every booth. The dining area is small however, they have a large rectangular bar area and I was told they have a back room for special events or parties.
I received my soup first upon request and it was delicious as always. My half Rachel came shortly after and it was just as good. My waitress was very nice and attentive to my needs. I told her how much I really enjoyed my meal and hope to bring my best friend here on a future visit. I asked her if this lunchtime special runs on weekends. She said it did and if I wanted it for dinner then it would be $ 1.00 more. The price is right for me so am looking forward to my next visit.

Came in on New Year’s Day and it wasn’t terribly busy but we had a short wait. Our waitress was great but the food did take awhile to come out. We had some beer mimosas and Bloody Marys to keep us occupied though so not bad overall. We came in at lunch time but there was still a breakfast special of eggs, bacon, pancakes and toast. I couldn’t have enjoyed my meal more. Some of the best eggs I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time, thick bacon slices and very fluffy pancakes. The place has a great bar atmosphere with tons of TVs with football games on. This will probably be one of the go-​to joints when home and in the Mt. Washington area.

I truly enjoy this place; however, the food and drinks are horribly inconsistent and for lack of better words, stupidly priced. Build your own burger, pay .50 for lettuce, onion, or any other veg topping is a bit high considering most places will throw that on for free or a quarter. The build your own salad is an even bigger nickel and dimer.
I typically go for the Pittsburgh salad and sometimes it’s amazing; other times like today it’s disappointing. Today I could count the number of fry pieces on my salad at seven, so basically I got a side salad with leftover fries (obviously they had been under the heat lamp for a while). Now go back to my salad last week and it was spot on with perfect amount of the toppings. In addition to the salad, we got the Buff Chick. Made it wrap, with chicken strips. The menu doesn’t state it, but according to Bigham’s nickel and dime policy we were charged an additional .50. Not a big deal, it’s just annoying that it’s not stated and our bartender could’ve cared less. The wrap itself was the size of a McDonald’s snackwrap, so paying an additional .50 on top of the 8.50 for something we could’ve gotten at McDs or KFC for half the price just added to the annoyance.
My last order of business is the breakfast shot. The piece of bacon they give you must have been someone’s last bite that they left on their plate. It’s not fresh, there’s nothing fresh about it. Now, should I be complaining about a free bite of bacon? Normally, I would even say that I’m out of line, so let that be a true idea of how unappetizing it is.
Will I be back? Yes. My friends seem to enjoy the place, so here’s hoping for a brighter Bigham future.

Wingsday, how can you go wrong! $.44 wings on Wednesday, so we had to stop by craving some good wings.
Tacos are $ 2.50 for those that don’t like wings. BT is a good neighborhood bar with friendly service and real good crispy wings. A nice selection of beers on tap and about 20 wing flavors that are rated 1 to 5 on the menus heat index. We had the BT Original and the Dingo. Both were very good. Neither are real hot or spicy but with a nice flavor and just a little kick. If you like spicy you may want to go to the 3 or 4 on the heat index.
I’m sure we will be back for Wingsday.

While visiting Pittsburgh for a long weekend & annual Pirates game with friends, we found Bigham Tavern on Unilocal since we were unfamiliar with restaurants in Mt. Washington. The Über driver informed us that this place was hard to find. It wasn’t. His GPS took us right to the address & he dropped us off at the front door.
Food was very good. It may have tasted even better because we were all nursing hangovers and it was the first meal of the day. Either way, my Cuban was very good. Everyone had wings & we all agreed they were the best item we ate. We also ordered the loaded tots, which were different than I thought they’d be, but good anyway. I have nothing negative to say. Bigham is a dark, old, sorta divey, bar/​restaurant good for nursing a hangover or late night drinks/​snacks. We’ll be back, Bigham.

Good local hang out!
The staff can be hit or miss but the food is always good.
My favorites are the fried pickles and the grilled cheese burger. It’s definitely the best burger in the neighborhood.
They have a good beer selection as well with outside seating, as long as it’s not too cold.

I have lived in Mt. Washington for a good while but it has taken me too long of a time to make it to Bigham for what I have heard is great food. Luckily, I have had the chance to go there twice recently and I think it is time for a review!
The first time I went, I ordered the mac n’ cheese. I always get mac. It is how I judge the universe. I got the loaded mac and it was really good. It also came with a pretzel stick that is never anything to be upset about. My boyfriend got the wings and really liked them as well. The meal was good and the service was great!
The second time we went was for brunch. I got a sausage omelet with tomato, onion and American cheese. I was a little bit sad though because I couldn’t find any of the cheese so I think it may have been left out. The potatoes were really good so I wasn’t that upset about the cheese. Unfortunately, we were on a time crunch and the service was pretty slow. Our waitress was very nice but kept disappearing. Overall, I won’t slight the place for some small bumps but I will probably stick to the mac n’ cheese next time.

I have been to Bigham twice in the past month– once for some drinks and an appetizer and another time for wing night. It is nothing fancy instead– there are some booths for dining, a nice patio, a big bar and a nice back room with darts. They have a decent beer selection, but I went for a pineapple & vodka instead. We ordered their tater tots with bacon, cheese and scallions as an appetizer. I was surprised when they came out– a small portion, but the quality was awesome. They were homemade– shredded potatoes mixed with the bacon, cheese and scallions and then fried. They were good– but pricey for the small portion we received.
Wing night was CROWDED. I highly recommend using the «No Wait» app and checking into the restaurant before you arrive, to cut down on your wait time. Luckily, we found some spots at the bar– so we didn’t have to wait too long. I ordered some of the buffalo wings, as well as some type of sweet & spicy thai sauce. The wings were very good– the thai ones being my favorite. The buffalo were just like any other buffalo and I found the sauce to be too buttery– it didn’t stick to the wings in the way I enjoy.
Overall, I like this place a lot. Really tasty and unique bar food.

What a great spot! I’m not from Pittsburgh, but I am surprised that I don’t hear more about this place! The service and food were both phenomenal!
We ordered:
Big hammy mac — if you love macaroni & cheese, you will love it! I can’t wait to go back and try more. It has just the right amount of all the ingredients (meat & cheese & pasta).
The wings were also great! The sauces were finger-​licking good, so definitely recommend those as well!
I really can’t wait to go back!

An unexpected treat, Bigham Tavern is a neighborhood bar in a residential section of Mt Washington. Great food! My chili was cooked the way I love it, a really home made taste with lots of serving options (plus a great price).
Sitting at the bar is dark, there are lots of TV screens and friendly people. Liz was tending bar, and she provided great service, even though the place was busy on a Monday night. She even called me «Sweetie.»
Good food, nice people, definitely give this place a try. Lots of people go here to watch sports or just hang out with their friends. Highly recommended.

The food here is AWESOME!!! AWESOME! But the downside is, and it’s a really big downside for me as I have a sensitivity to loud noises, is that it’s really loud. I’ve never been in the bar section, I can’t imagine how loud it is in there, but even for a weeknight dinner I could barely hear the people at my table and kept having to ask them to repeat themselves. Too bad, because like I said before, the food is out of this world. I’ve switched to getting take-​out from Bigham Tavern because I want the food but don’t want to sit in the restaurant.

I finally tried the Bigham Tavern. I only live down the street but for the longest time didn’t even realize they were there. I was really impressed. At first I was a little leery because I figured it would be just typical average not so good bar food but it wasn’t. It was actually really good. I ordered the Mac n cheese with fried onions & the Greek quesadilla and my husband got the fish sandwich. My favorite was the Mac n cheese & the fried onions was a perfect addition.
Service was great!
Definitely will go back! They are also open late so it’s a perfect place to go if you need a late night dinner & everything else is closed.