Brewery Profile
East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom
In Pittsburgh’s beer scene, East End Brewing is one of the older names of the modern craft era, having started operations in 2004 as a distributing brewery. The Mt. Lebanon Taproom represents a later stage of that growth: a neighborhood-facing retail and draft location rather than the company’s main production site. A visitor should expect a taproom centered on East End beer brewed elsewhere within the company, with the Mt. Lebanon location serving as a place to drink draft pours and buy from the brewery’s retail offerings. It is part of a broader East End network that also includes a primary brewpub in Larimer and a seasonal pop-up garden, so this stop gives travelers a smaller, more local point of contact with the brewery rather than the full production-brewpub experience.
Travelers visiting breweries around Pittsburgh often look for neighborhood stops that show how local beer culture is spread across the city rather than concentrated in one district. This taproom fits that pattern because it brings an established Pittsburgh brewery into the Mt. Lebanon area while still tying back to beer made at the main production site. Since no specific daily lineup is fixed in the available information, the appeal is less about chasing a named flagship and more about seeing what East End is currently pouring. For visitors comparing several Pittsburgh beer stops, the Mt. Lebanon Taproom can function as a straightforward tasting and retail stop, while the Larimer brewpub and seasonal garden offer other versions of the same brewery’s public presence.
For planning purposes, the key point is that this location operates five days per week, so travelers should confirm current hours before making it the anchor of a day out. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, any retail availability, and the current food situation, since the larger East End Brewing enterprise includes a pizza restaurant component across its locations but details can vary by site and day. Visitors seeking tours, production views, or the company’s primary brewpub setting should look to the Larimer location instead. Those who want a Mt. Lebanon stop for East End draft beer and brewery retail will find this location set up for that simpler role.
East End Brewing began operations in Pittsburgh, PA in 2004, establishing itself as a distributing brewery that eventually expanded into multiple retail locations including the Mt. Lebanon Taproom. This location functions primarily as a taproom and retail outlet for the company’s craft beer production. Located in the Mt. Lebanon neighborhood, the facility operates five days per week, serving draft beer brewed at the main production site. The larger East End Brewing enterprise also maintains a primary brewpub in Larimer and a seasonal pop-up garden, while also operating a pizza restaurant component across its locations.
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651 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15228
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!
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom.
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Pilsner
Pilsner
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Wet-Hopped Ale
Ale
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Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA
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Pickle Beer
Specialty Beer
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Belgian Wheat Ale
Belgian Wheat Ale
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Imperial Peach Hard Cider
Hard Cider
Beer Styles at East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom
East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Pilsner, Ale, Hazy IPA, Specialty Beer, Belgian Wheat Ale, and Hard Cider. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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The Fog with Live Fog at the Pop-Up
Oct 15, 2026
We’re hosting a screening of The Fog… with LIVE fog! Happening down at the Pop-Up!
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Film Screening of The Fog
Oct 15, 2026
A screening of John Carpenter's The Fog, featuring live fog machines, will occur on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 pm, with tickets available at the Pop Up.
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Trivia at Arsenal Cider House (Dormont)
Oct 15, 2026
Trivia hosted by Buzzworthy Trivia 1st & 3rd Thursdays, and Name That Tune music trivia on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.
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Drew's Clues Trivia at Aslin Beer Company
Oct 15, 2026
Drew's Clues Trivia with Alivia every Thursday at 7 PM, also King Trivia Thursday nights and Music Bingo on Tuesdays.
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Trivia Night at Back Alley Brewing Company
Oct 15, 2026
Trivia Night with Buzzworthy Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM. Name That Tune on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, General Trivia on 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays.
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Trivia at Big Sewickley Creek Brewery
Oct 15, 2026
Weekly trivia every Thursday from 7-9 PM.
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Trivia at Beck-Ringland Tavern & Scenery Hill Brewing
Oct 16, 2026
Trivia hosted by Timbuncoloured on 1st and 3rd Fridays at 7 PM.
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Trivia Night at 5801 Ellsworth Ave
Oct 19, 2026
Weekly Trivia Night with prizes and great fun every Tuesday at 8 PM. For questions or reservations, contact via email.
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Trivia at Alidas Woodfired Cucina
Oct 20, 2026
Weekly pub quiz hosted by Geeks Who Drink every Tuesday at 7 PM.
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Trivia Tuesdays at Brick Shop
Oct 20, 2026
Trivia every Tuesday from 7-9 PM inside Brick Shop at the TRYP Hotel, hosted by Pittsburgh Bar Trivia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom located?
- East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom is located at 651 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15228. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom's hours?
- Current hours are: 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!. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about East End Brewing - Mt. Lebanon Taproom?
- Visit http://www.eastendbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.