Host Your NFL Draft Experience at Pittsburgh's Most Unique Venue

Molecular Mixology in Market Square | April 23-25, 2026

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The Draft Comes to Downtown.
So Should Your Event.

Space Bar sits directly in Market Square—steps from the NFL Draft Experience at Point State Park and walking distance to the main stage at Acrisure Stadium. For three days in April 2026, Pittsburgh becomes the center of the football universe. Make Space Bar your mission control.

We're Pittsburgh's only molecular mixology lounge and home to the best cocktails in the city: an immersive, space-themed experience where science meets craft. Whether you're hosting clients, entertaining talent, or celebrating with your team, we offer something no other venue in the city can match.

Perfect for:

  • Corporate hospitality & client entertainment

  • Sports agency & talent representation events

  • Media and broadcast team gatherings

  • Sponsor activations

  • Draft night watch parties

  • Private celebrations for draftees and families

  • NASA, aerospace, and space industry organizations

  • Seated Capacity 54 guests

  • Standing/Reception 80+ guests with outdoor space as needed

  • Layout Flexible lounge seating and tall table configurations

  • A/V Large screens—Draft broadcast or signature space visuals

  • Location 22 Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh

Every Experience Includes

  • Space Bar is yours—and only yours. No shared spaces, no other parties, no interruptions. Your guests have the full run of Pittsburgh's only molecular mixology lounge, from the moment you arrive until the last toast. This is a private buyout in every sense.

  • Work with our team to design a bespoke cocktail menu for your event. Whether you want classics elevated with molecular techniques, themed creations that tie into your brand or team, or a curated selection of our signature drinks, we'll craft an experience your guests won't find anywhere else. Smoke, foams, clarifications, infusions—this is cocktail theater.

  • Our large screens can be configured two ways: broadcast the NFL Draft live so your guests never miss a pick, or run our signature space visuals for an immersive, branded atmosphere. Want to display your company logo, a welcome message, or custom content? We can accommodate that too.

  • Your event gets a dedicated team of trained bartenders and service staff focused solely on your guests. No flagging down bartenders, no waiting. Attentive, professional service from start to finish.

  • Configure the space to match your event. Choose intimate lounge seating for relaxed conversation and client hospitality, standing tall tables for networking and mingling, or a mix of both. We'll work with you to optimize the layout for your guest count and event flow.

  • Space Bar isn't a chain. Owners Dale Vaughn and Elizabeth Menzel are personally involved in every private event. You'll have direct access to us before, during, and after your event—ensuring everything runs exactly as planned. When something matters this much, you want the owners in the room.

Why Space Bar for Draft Week?

Unbeatable Location

We're on Market Square—the heart of downtown and adjacent to the Draft Experience footprint. Your guests walk out our door and into the action.

Best Cocktails in the City

Molecular mixology isn't just drinks. It's theater. Smoke, foams, clarifications, and presentations that give your guests something to talk about long after the last pick. Repeatedly known as the best upscale cocktails in the city.

Flexible Space, Intimate Scale

Configure the room your way—lounge seating for relaxed hospitality or standing tall tables for networking. At 54 seated or 80 standing, we're the right size for high-touch events, not a cavernous ballroom.

Our Screens, Your Way

Our large screens (20 feet long + projector + 3 above bar screens) can broadcast the Draft live so your guests never miss a pick—or we can run our signature space visuals for an immersive branded atmosphere.

Past Project

Calling All Space City Teams

Space Bar has direct ties to NASA and the aerospace community. If your organization is connected to Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, or anywhere the stars align with the gridiron—this is your venue.

We speak your language. We share your passion. And we'd love to host your Draft week celebration in a setting that feels like home.

Draft Week Pricing

Exclusive full-venue buyouts for April 23-25, 2026

  • $28,000 - This is the main event. The first pick, the biggest names, maximum media presence, and peak national attention. Thursday draws the largest crowds to downtown Pittsburgh and commands the highest energy of Draft week. If your goal is visibility, client impact, or celebrating a first-round selection, this is the night. Prime time. Prime real estate. One venue.

  • $22,000 - The momentum continues. Friday is when rosters start taking shape and the storylines deepen. Still heavy media coverage, still packed streets, but with a slightly more relaxed pace than Thursday's frenzy. Ideal for corporate hospitality that wants the Draft atmosphere without the Round 1 intensity, or for groups following specific players projected in the second or third round.

  • $18,000 - The marathon day. Saturday runs from morning through evening as teams fill out their rosters. It's a different energy—more intimate, more football-focused, and perfect for diehard fans and industry insiders who want to watch the full picture unfold. Great for extended hospitality, relaxed celebrations, or groups with later-round connections.

  • $60,000 - All three days. One exclusive partner. Lock in Space Bar for the entire NFL Draft and guarantee no one else hosts their event in your space. You get continuity, exclusivity, and the peace of mind that comes with owning the room from Thursday's first pick to Saturday's final selection. Save $8,000 versus booking days individually—and eliminate any chance of a competitor, client, or rival agency walking into "your" venue the next night.

  • "Like Space Mountain, with booze!"

    Pittsburgh Magazine

  • "You can feel the blood, sweat, and tears the owners and staff have poured into this place. The passion of the staff is obvious from the moment you walk in. They aren't just going through the motions. They are dedicated to delivering an amazing product and an experience that feels personal."

    Spirited Awards nomination by Pittsburgh Pours

  • "This place has the best drinks."

    Google Review

One Venue. Three Days. Limited Availability.

The 2026 NFL Draft is expected to draw 500,000+ visitors to Pittsburgh. We have one space and three dates. Secure yours now.

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