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The pool table in the Back Room at Long Story Short, Cinderlands' bar in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville · Pittsburgh

Long Story Short

The neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Cinderlands beer, sandwiches both classic and new, a pool table, vintage darts, pinball and a jukebox on Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh.

Closed · opens at 11 AM
Today11 AM to 10 PM
KitchenFood until 9:30 PM
Every visit

Five reasons to come down

What the neighborhood comes back for.

Sandwiches Kitchen

Sandwiches

Classic and new Munchies-inspired sandwiches built to become regular favorites. Vegetarian options too.
Pool table Back Room

Pool table

No reservations needed Rack them up. Come down with some friends and play.
Vintage darts Back Room

Vintage darts

Walk up and throw An old-school electronic board next to the pool table.
The jukebox Play music

The jukebox

Your pick Choose your tunes on the vintage jukebox.
Pinball + arcade Upstairs

Pinball + arcade

On the mezzanine Pinball machines and cabinets under the blue lights.
The place

A love letter from Cinderlands Beer Co. to the Lawrenceville neighborhood it first called home.

We reimagined our original space as a humble neighborhood bar: award-winning Cinderlands beer, brewed a mile away in the Strip District and munchies-inspired sandwiches driven by nostalgia, regional pride and everyday accessibility. Rec rooms, arcades, classic corner bars and great delis are the mood. A great lunch option during the week, and a lively, different kind of gathering spot at night.

The orange storefront of Long Story Short at 3705 Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh
3705 Butler Street
$3Lil' Cinder, all day every day
15seats in the Back Room
No. 1our original location
4bar stools out front, dogs welcome

What's inside

  • Sandwiches both classic and new, with vegetarian options
  • Cinderlands beer on draft and to go, plus cocktails
  • Lil' Cinder light beer, $3 all day, every day
  • The Back Room: a pool table, vintage darts and a jukebox
  • Pinball and arcade games on the mezzanine
  • Four bar stools out front, dogs welcome
Lounge seating and the pinball machine in the Back Room at Long Story Short in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh
Fried chicken sandwiches and loaded tots with a Cinderlands beer at Long Story Short
Pay it forward

Buy a lunch.Give a lunch.

Add $6 to your check and help feed a Pittsburgh neighbor.

Ask your server how you can Pay it Forward today.

With Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
The Back Room lounge at Long Story Short in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, with the jukebox by the door
Private events

Book the Back Room

Seats 15, with two TVs, the dart board and the pool table. Birthdays, watch parties and small get-togethers.

Staying in?

Order for pickup or delivery

Order direct through Toast, or find us on the delivery apps.

Getting here

Hours and directions

Monday – Thursday 11 AM to 10 PMFood until 9:30 PM
Friday – Saturday 11 AM to 11 PMFood until 10 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM

Long Story Short
3705 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Street parking on Butler Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do you take reservations?

No reservations needed. Walk-ins welcome.

Is Long Story Short kid-friendly?

Yes, kids are welcome at all times.

Where can I park?

Street parking on Butler Street.

Is Long Story Short wheelchair accessible?

The first floor is. The mezzanine, where the pinball machines are, is not.

Is there outdoor seating?

Four bar stools out front, open weather permitting.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome at the four outdoor bar stools out front.

Can large groups walk in?

The Back Room seats 15 and can be booked for private events. It has two TVs, a dart board and a pool table.

Vegetarian or vegan options?

There are vegetarian options on the menu. We do not currently have vegan or gluten-conscious options.

Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?

Yes. Hop Run, our non-alcoholic hop water, plus sodas, water and mocktails.

Can I buy beer to go?

Definitely. Four-packs and 12-pack cases are available.

What games and music do you have?

A pool table and vintage darts.

Do you host private events?

Yes. The Back Room is a great spot for a private event. See our Private Events page for details.

Something else? Contact us or call 412-251-0656.

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