Hyeholde, the nearly century-old Tudor mansion perched on the edge of Pittsburgh, has quietly added a new chapter to its story: The Tavern at Hyeholde. Tucked into the estate’s historic carriage house, the new room trades the white-tablecloth formality of the main dining space for low ceilings, dark wood, and cocktails by the fireplace. It is a way to experience Hyeholde’s kitchen in a more relaxed, fireside setting without losing the old-world charm.
Inside the carriage-house tavern
According to Hyeholde, the Tavern runs on its own menu of shareable plates, seasonal dishes, and a rotating cocktail list, all framed as a more casual alternative to the main dining room. The space is intentionally intimate, and the restaurant asks guests to book through Resy and select the “Tavern” option when making a reservation. Menus are built around what is in season and are expected to change frequently, the site notes.
What to order
Menu highlights flagged by Axios Pittsburgh include smoked cod chowder ($14), lamb cassoulet with cranberry beans ($30), charcuterie and cheese boards (starting at $17), and smoked olives ($10). Axios also reports that the Tavern is running a limited Lenten fish fry every Friday through March 27: a fish-and-chips sandwich built on tempura cod with malt vinegar slaw and truffle chips, paired with either two house-brewed beers or two glasses of house red for $30. The fish fry specials are limited to the Tavern and will stick around only for the duration of Lent.
Why the Tavern matters
Hyeholde has long been a local landmark, a castle-like restaurant that first opened in the 1930s, and the Tavern is a way to expand what the property offers without stripping away its character, as Pittsburgh Magazine notes. Current owner and executive chef Christopher O’Brien has been updating classic techniques while keeping the estate’s orchard and gardens in play, and the Tavern lets him lean into more casual, shareable dishes alongside the restaurant’s signature tasting menus. For regulars who associate Hyeholde with big anniversaries and blowout celebrations, the Tavern is likely to feel like a quieter, more flexible choice for a weeknight dinner or low-key night out.
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