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Chinatown in Pittsburgh

Things to Do in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's Chinatown, once a busy area with grocery stores and markets, was largely destroyed by construction in the 1950s. Only one Chinese restaurant remains, though the On Leong Society was once located there.

Pittsburgh's Chinatown, once a busy area with grocery stores and markets, was largely destroyed by construction in the 1950s. Only one Chinese restaurant remains, though the On Leong Society was once located there.

  • Fort Pitt Block HouseFort Pitt Block HouseCastle Museum
  • U.S. Steel TowerU.S. Steel TowerLandmark
  • Gulf TowerGulf TowerLandmark
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Chinatown

  • Fort Pitt Block House in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Fort Pitt Block House

    Castle Museum

    Historic defensive building built in 1764, now the oldest structure in western Pennsylvania.

  • U.S. Steel Tower in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    U.S. Steel Tower

    Landmark

    skyscraper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Gulf Tower in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Gulf Tower

    Landmark

    An Art Deco edifice completed in 1932, this building was the city's tallest (and for that matter, the state's tallest) until the U.S. Steel Tower was completed in 1970. Today, it's the city's sixth tallest. The building is named for the…

  • Trinity Cathedral in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Trinity Cathedral

    4.9 · 227
    Cathedral

    episcopal cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Byham Theater in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Byham Theater

    4.6 · 1.3k
    Theater

    Historic 1,300-seat theater featuring dance, theater & music performances.

  • Benedum Center in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Benedum Center

    4.8 · 5.9k
    Theater

    2,800-seat venue hosting local ballet, theater & opera companies, plus touring shows & musicians.

  • Broff's Diamond & Loan Co. in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Broff's Diamond & Loan Co.

    4.8 · 133
    Flea Market
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

  • Puff House in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Puff House

    4.9 · 381
    Hookah Bar· $10–60
    Mon–Fri
    5:30 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 3:30 AM
  • City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh) in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)

    4.6 · 9.2k
    American· $20–30

    Contemporary pub offering an expansive menu of American eats and a long list of draft beers.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Meat & Potatoes in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Meat & Potatoes

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Gastropub· $50–100

    Elevated American comfort food & craft cocktails in a sophisticated gastropub setting.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM
  • South American illustration for Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

    4.6 · 4.4k
    South American

    Cheery Argentinian haunt with patio seating preparing wood-fire-grilled meats, plus salads & sides.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Brother Andre's Cafe - City Center in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Brother Andre's Cafe - City Center

    5.0 · 207
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Warren Bar & Burrow in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    The Warren Bar & Burrow

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30

    Neighborhood watering hole preparing house concoctions & bar bites curated by its sister eatery.

  • Arepittas in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Arepittas

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Restaurant· $10–20

    Straightforward eatery serving Venezuelan-style snacks & mains in unpretentious surroundings.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Space Bar in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Space Bar

    4.8 · 345
    Bar· $20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room in Chinatown, Pittsburgh

    Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

    4.6 · 2.3k
    Restaurant· $20–30

    Relaxed Italian eatery for locally sourced pasta dishes & oven-fired pizzas paired with tap beers.

    Mon
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM

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Map of Chinatown with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Fort Pitt Block House
  2. 2U.S. Steel Tower
  3. 3Gulf Tower
  4. 4Trinity Cathedral
  5. 5Puff House
  6. 6City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
  7. 7Byham Theater
  8. 8Benedum Center
  9. 9Meat & Potatoes
  10. 10Broff's Diamond & Loan Co.

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