Perlé

Okay, I didn’t go here during prime time (it was before 8:00 pm) but the club looks great and the bartenders are awesome. We had a couple of delicious specialty drinks and enjoyed talking to the staff.
The fact that they have champagne on tap is pretty cool.
The best part is that the delicious cocktails don’t break the bank, but maybe I’m just used to NY prices. In any event, if I wanted to go someplace a little fancy for a night on the town in Pittsburgh, I’d go here.

Pretty good Downtown Pittsburgh spot, awesome place to go to after a Downtown dinner. I’ve been here a handful of times and have always had a good time. The drinks always seem to be pretty strong. Good service and attentive wait staff.

I am visiting Pittsburgh for my sisters engagement party. This place was just opening when I moved from Pittsburgh to Tampa. My sister reserved an area for all of us and it was a nice set up. Nice lounge feel and the food we had was unique and flavorful. I really liked every thing that I tasted. I heard for their happy hour they offer the food similar to what we ate for $ 1 each. So you could order a whole tray for $ 20. When I glanced at the drinks they were very reasonable. I don’t drink alcohol but everyone seemed to think they were reasonably priced. Not very strong though. They waitress was able to give me coffee. The only thing was the music was playing low and like 80s music at one point. It was weird. Kind of a boring crowd but nice for a pre game spot or the starting point for a celebration. The balcony they have looked over market square and it is a nice scenery for pictures. I also saw the have a back speak easy room with a flat screen tv. I am not sure if everyone is allowed to go back there. We ended up staying there until 11 and hitting up another spot. I am pleasantly surprised at how much downtown Pittsburgh has improved.

I was super surprised by this place! It had good drinks but started off a little slow. The music picked up and the place was awesome for dancing, the crowd got more lively, and the drinks were reasonably priced! I thought bottle service was going to be crazy expensive, but you can get the house champagne for about $ 35 and it makes the experience fun without breaking the bank. Lots of bachelorette parties on the night we were there, but I had a large group with me and everyone had a blast! Totally planning a return trip!

What can I say about my experience at Perle? The thing that springs to mind immediately is to offer props to the Speakeasy in the back. It is not part of Perle proper. You have to walk straight back, all the way through the main section and through a small corridor in the rear. The speakeasy has a great old-​timey vibe complete with sartorially appropriate bartender. Totally chill and a great place to have drinks with friends.
Both bars offer a decent selection of beer (including one of my favorites, Red Stripe) The drinks were reasonably priced and the 2 champagne cocktails that I ordered were tasty. I enjoyed the idea of it being a champagne bar, but that did not make up for the dismal music selection offered by the DJ and the, shall we say, interesting group of people in the main bar.
We went on a Saturday night, and it wasn’t terribly crowded. There were a few people my age, but for the most part it was an *cough* aged crew. Not that there is anything wrong with having a little experience, that’s just not the scene I’m looking for.
I saved the bestest for lastest. There was this awesome elderly fellow who introduced himself as the host when he checked in on my group. When I tell you this guy was signing everybody’s dance card, I mean it. He had some crazy swing dance moves, and I can only hope that I am that spry when I reach his level of life accomplishment.
Overall for no cover and tasty drinks, my experience was meh. If the speakeasy was a standalone joint, I would give it 5 stars.

The best part of Perle is not Perle. I really like the bar in the back of Perle, called Speakeasy (you walk all the way through Perle to access Speakeasy). Chill vibe, fun old-​fashioned drinks, and great service. Overall, the drinks at Speakeasy and Perle are tasty and reasonably priced. They also both carry a good selection of craft beers.
Perle itself, though — eh. It’s the only champagne bar in Pittsburgh, so gotta give them that. And the price point is great. But the clientele is mostly cougar-​central, and not being quite of cougar age yet, not sure if this is really my scene.
There is an older white-​haired gentleman that patrols both bars, introducing himself as your host for the evening. I don’t know if this guy actually works there, but he is super-​cool and I aim to be just like him when I hit my 80s. He’s got some killer dance moves, too! He alone is worth a star.
And the DJ? Awful. I felt like he was actively trying to get people to leave. That seriously can be the only explanation for his terrible music choices.

What I like about this place is they have cozy quieter speak easy type place in the back and then a more club lounge style atmosphere in the main bar. We went on a Saturday night and it was not super crowded and no cover to get in. The beer list is pretty good and very reasonably priced. You can also order wine and champagne with both cheaper and more expensive options. I ordered a Strongbow Cider and Abita Purple Haze. The bartenders are super friendly. If you sign up online for the VIP club you get a free drink. My biggest complaint was the DJ. It was a weird crowd to begin with and the music they were playing was terrible– the dance version of older songs from the 80s and 90s.

Décor is fresh an fun, plenty of space an seating. I was part of a private party on a Saturday evening, everyone was friendly a attentive. Would have been a 5 star experience but the food wasn’t that awesome. Ordered the California … It was ¾ths bread, 3 shrimp an a dash of avocado. The ingredients make for a tasty mix but the huge shell the wrap this way to huge for the tiny portion of ingredient
Overall great place, I’ll just be sure to grab a bite to eat before.

We went here last night after the super awesome Unilocal event to have a cocktail. We were greeted by Shawn, a very hospitable bartender. He was great! My friend and I were literally the only people there! The ambience was like a nightclub with neon lights and modern furniture strategically placed to leave enough for a dance floor. It was a little too bright for my liking. We didn’t try any of their food or their champagne cocktails. I was in the mood for beer. I had a Southern Tier Pumking with a side of Fireball. Yum! Perfect ending to my evening! Would definitely go back to visit Shawn and try some of their menu.

What a bummer! I was expecting so much more from Perle, especially after reading some awesome reviews. Alas, I left unimpressed, hungry, and not interested in returning — anytime soon, that is. My date and I arrived around 7p on a recent weeknight. There were a handful of small parties in the lounge, but it was not busy by any means. Date and I had visited their Web site earlier in the day and signed up for text message alerts. We received a message stating that we were able to get a free beverage if we showed the bartender our text. Well, what do you know… the bartender and then the manager on duty were both unaware of the text. Odd, right? I mean it’s in huge letters on the front page of the Web site. Luckily (and thankfully), we were able to still get a free drink. We stuck with the champagne beverages during our time there; each sipping 3 – 4 each (I lost count). We also ordered several items from their tapas menu, none of which I enjoyed enough to even spend more than a minute writing about. We didn’t say anything to the bartender about the taste, but she did note that the chef was new (when apologizing for the insanely long wait in between each plate). Honestly, the food was mediocre and had I known it was going to be so blah I would have stuck with their tasty beverages (which they seem to have no issue making). My final verdict? Give it a go, but have dinner beforehand or after at another restaurant in the area. We ended up at Vallozi’s on Fifth Ave for more food afterward.

I’ve been here a few times. I’m always waited on by the same server Tyler, who’s awesome & gets our orders quickly. This place is closed at present which sucks but are set to reopen soon.
I love a relaxed champagne lounge but what I hate is a loud club scene which this place has an issue with bouncing between & I would like it more if it was a chill lounge… just my personal opinion.
The prices aren’t too bad, the food is tapas & very good. Their happy hour was well worth it … especially on the food.
Looking forward to this place reopening soon.

I have been to Perle a few time and this is exactly what Pittsburgh had been missing. It’s beautiful inside, the drinks are great and there is a good crowd. I like the fact that they enforce a dress code and keep the place upscale. They have a big variety of champagne to keep the ladies happy. I can’t wait to go back.

I went here for a work holiday party. We had rented out the whole space, so I can’t comment like the below people did on the normal crowd or décor, but for a holiday party, it was awfully nice.
They had waiters walking around with appetizers as well as a table stuffed full of interesting items — chicken curry and date kabobs, black bean dip on homemade tortilla chips, pot roast brushetta (a personal favorite), tiny crab cakes which were very tasty and scallops which were the worst of all the things I tasted. They were definitely frozen and kind of cold.
Of the champagne cocktails, I had two and was really pleased. I had the Perle 75 which is served with St Germain’s elderflower liquor, gin, cucumber, lemon and champagne. It was refreshing and I don’t say that I am a gin drinker. The other was the Rose Bud — st germain’s again, grapefruit juice and rose champagne. It was very pretty and very tasty.
It’s not the type of place that I would normally go — I am more of a beer drinker or a classic cocktail — but it was interesting.
I kept checking out the LED’s that people seemed very bothered by in other reviews. Personally, I thought they were festive. There were also circles of LED’s on the ceiling that were very pleasing. And like most of the other reviews, the wait staff was immensely attentive and very friendly.

When I walk in the door, Perle’ has my Bellini ready.
All the bartenders go out of their way to chat ya up and educate you about the various menu offerings. I have never met a more caring bar staff.
Bonus Perle’s happy hours is from 5:00 — 8:00 pm!!! 2 dollars off champagne cocktails and $ 1 tapas.
Even if the last time you had champagne was at your brother’s wedding or New Years Eve, go in and try a champagne cocktail, you might find out your really do like it!

I can’t figure or why the bouncer is staring at my feet when I walk in… creepy. But I enter. I get upstairs, and I wait… and wait some more… where’s my husband? I go back downstairs and he is outside. The bouncer doesn’t let him in because his low leather boots have white soles (so this explains the creepy bouncer’s aparrent foot fetish)! They’re not tennis shoes… Not even close… but quite expensive trendy boots. So what’s the problem? When the hype wears off, you will not survive by alienating the folks who have the disposable income to support you over the long term.
Get a grip…

I went with a group of friends after a night in Market Squae. Please note they enfoce a dress code (simple dress code) — no tennis shoes and prefer a shirt with a collar.
We order our drinks. Pimm’s Cup for the guys and a variety of Champagne assortment for the ladies. (This is a full service bar with all the spirits).
The owner introduced himself after we first walked in.
The atmosphere — The bar is lined with sitting areas made up of modern furniture that you would see in your VIP secations in many clubs to promote conversation. If you are not with a group of friends then this could be awkward.
We met a variety of people and had a great time.
Atmosphere — Dress Code (beware), VIP Section Style bar, Up tempo music, a good vibe
Price — On the high end. The drinks may run you $ 6 – 10 depending on what your order (You can go crazy) —
Drinks — Very good pours — I really enjoyed my drink.
This is a fun place to end your Friday or Saturday Night.

Definitely a better experience the second time around. Went here for a cocktail meetup, and knew right away that something was different.
The room was still sparsely furnished, but the music was better and at a volume that made it feel like a nice bar, but not a techno dance club as I had felt the first time that I was there.
This time I tried the Francois Rose which is served from their keg type system. It was a well rounded glass of bubbly. It was light and refreshing with a hint of sweetness at the end, but was definitely not a sweet Champagne.
The bar also put out some snacks for our group to try as we drank, a very nice crudite platter with delicious fresh veggies and what tasted like a yogurt dip and salmon crostini, which I did not partake in.
Overall for the price and the quality of the Champagne I will be back. They seem to have finally found their niche.

I’ve been holding off on this one. I want to like it. I think like it. Sometimes I do. I’m not sure. I’m very bipolar about it, as you can see.
It’s something I’d theoretically love! I love champagne and I love a good chill lounge. But what I love is turned into something I don’t like here. Delicious champagne is mixed in with some not so delicious ingredients. I will say, I love mimosa’s and bellini’s. So going in I was excited to order some really exciting looking champagne cocktails. But, they were not good. They were actually really bad. So I switched the next time I went in to a Bellini. Again, not good. What’s wrong? I don’t get it!
So the next time I went in (yes, I’ve been there multiple times) I just stuck with champagne. I went with a friend’s suggestion and it was awesome. The ambiance lacked a little. It wants to be a club sometimes with thumping house music. It wants to be a lax happy hour other times.
But then something magical happened. I got buzzed. It was a Friday night, the place was packed and the music was thumping. I had some delicious Spiropolous and I just couldn’t resist getting more. It was incredible! So maybe this place isn’t so bad. If you find the right drink, go with the right people and throw caution to the wind. That’s my advice to you, use it wisely!

Walking through Market Square, we decided to try this little champagne bar. The bartenders and wait staff were very accomodating, letting us try a champagne that met our likes (dry!). Found a great one, and grabbed the table on the balcony overlooking the square.
Really nicely done tapas («Salmon Three Ways» and «Fromage platter») were not only delicious, but generous, and very affordable for the amount of food (around 9 or 10 bucks but large servings). The service was attentive but not nagging. Very great vibe as we spent a super romantic evening noshing and sipping on a beautiful night in Pittsburgh!
Would absolutely return and can’t wait!

I kept going between 2 – 3 stars but in all honesty, «I’ve experience better». I’m not a huge champagne fan so this may contribute to the low rating in addition to other factors. I opted for cocktails that mixed champagne with other types of alcohol so that I wouldn’t be totally biased with my distaste for champagne.
I had the Champs– Elysees which is champagne with strawberry purée… there was a glob of strawberry purée settling on the bottom and top of the glass which made it challenging to drink the actual liquid in the middle. Whoever made it was heavy handed with the strawberries and might have forgotten to hit the «purée» setting on the blender but rather hit «chop in to indigestable globs».
I also got the Le Petit Fizz (blue curacao, vodka, champagne) — weird — YES, weird in a good way — NO. I enjoyed the blue color of the drink but there was way too much vodka and that’s all you could taste.
I actually like the décor of the place, but agree with the others in that Perle seems like they are trying to be more clubby than classy. The music was so loud that you couldn’t hear other people talk. I asked the waiter (who was really nice) if they could turn it down and they did, but it was still loud in my opinion for a place that doesn’t even have a dance floor.
I may be back, but you can bet it won’t be my first choice!