Brewery Profile

East End Brewing Co

A long-running part of Pittsburgh’s craft beer landscape since 2004, East End Brewing Co. operates as both a production brewery and a set of public-facing beer destinations. A visitor’s experience depends on which location they choose. The Larimer site is the central hub, combining brewing operations with a brewpub and pizza restaurant, so it is the place most closely tied to the working side of the brewery. The Mount Lebanon location functions as a dedicated taproom, offering a more direct beer-focused stop. In season, the Chateau pop-up garden adds another setting for drinking East End beer within the city. Together, the three locations give the brewery a broader footprint than a single neighborhood bar or production-only facility.

Travelers exploring beer in Pittsburgh often look for a mix of local production, neighborhood context, and straightforward access to what is being brewed nearby. East End fits that type of itinerary because its beer is made for the regional market and distributed around the Pittsburgh area, while still being available through its own retail locations. The brewery’s format also works for different kinds of stops: a meal-centered visit in Larimer, a taproom visit in Mount Lebanon, or a seasonal outdoor-style stop in Chateau when that pop-up is operating. Specific beer names and rotating offerings should be treated as current-day information rather than fixed features, so visitors interested in particular styles should check the day’s list before making the trip.

For practical planning, the Larimer brewpub and pizza restaurant operates six days a week and is the best-known anchor for visitors who want food with their beer. The Mount Lebanon taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours in a taproom-only setting, while the Chateau garden should be considered seasonal rather than year-round. Because the company has three distinct locations, travelers should verify the address, hours, and available service at the specific site they plan to visit rather than assuming the same setup at each one. East End’s distribution throughout the Pittsburgh area also means its beer may appear beyond the brewery’s own counters, but the retail locations provide the most direct way to connect the beer with the brewery itself.

East End Brewing Co. operates as a multi-faceted production brewery and hospitality enterprise focused on distributing fresh, locally brewed beer throughout the Pittsburgh area since 2004. The company maintains three distinct locations: a primary brewpub and pizza restaurant in Larimer, a dedicated taproom in Mount Lebanon, and a seasonal pop-up garden situated in Chateau. The Larimer facility functions six days a week, serving as the central hub for brewing operations and food service. Distribution efforts support the regional market, complementing the direct sales provided by the three retail outlets.

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147 Julius St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206

Website: http://www.eastendbrewing.com

Hours: Larimer Brewpub: Tuesday: 5-10pm Wednesday: 5-10pm Thursday: 5-10pm Friday: 4-10pm Saturday: 12-10pm Sunday: 12-8pm Mt. Lebanon Taproom: Wednesday: 5-10pm Thursday: 5-10pm Friday: 4-10pm Saturday: 2-10pm Sunday: 2-8pm East End Pop-Up: CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON CHECK BACK IN SPRING 2026!