Downtown Pittsburgh’s Premier Cocktail Lounge
The Best Cocktails in Pittsburgh. On a Starship.
Space Bar is a molecular mixology cocktail lounge in the heart of Market Square, downtown Pittsburgh. Founded by sci-fi author Dale Thomas Vaughn and retired trauma healer Elizabeth Menzel, Space Bar combines world-class craft cocktails with an immersive starship experience unlike anything else in the city.
Explore our space
Step through the door at 22 Market Square and board the SS Oasis. Moon-shaped light fixtures hang overhead. Nebula images glow from tabletops. Digital windows cycle through galaxies and distant star systems. The sound-dampened walls create an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere worthy of a first-class lounge on a vessel bound for deep space.
One of the best bars in Pittsburgh, period.
See the space
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Delicious Drinks using molecular Mixology
Every drink aims for that elusive balance of comforting and exciting. Pleasing and unfamiliar. The perfect mix of home and adventure.
Events
Regular educational events with real space scientists, Sci-Fi Movies, Mixology Classes, DJ dance parties, Space Trivia, Cosplay Karaoke, Drag Bingo, Burlesque, Comedy, Costume Contests, and SO MUCH MORE!
Book Your Event: FUN@SpaceBarPittsburgh.com
Hours, Reservations, & Parking
4-11pm Sun, Wed, Thurs4-12am Friday - Saturday Closed Mondays & Tuesdays in January-Feb 2026
(So you don’t have to wait in line.)
PLEASE SAFELY TELEPORT TO SPACE BAR
Designate a driver or take a Lyft/Uber.
Parking Your Star Cruiser: Parking is FREE after 6pm on the surrounding streets, but rare. $6 parking is available at the 3rd Avenue Garage after 4pm weekdays and on weekends. Under the Highmark building parking is $7 after 5pm. There is valet parking around the square for $15
Careers for Mixologists, Servers, and Hosts Looking to Grow
Are you a Growth Mindset team player that would love to work in an inclusive, kind, creative environment? Please read in full to see if you have the right stuff to become a Space Bar Crew Member.