Olive or Twist

Olive or Twist is a martini bar and event center in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, serving classic martinis, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and a scratch kitchen menu with a Pittsburgh twist. Founded in 2001, it sits near the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, and The Byham Theatre, with parking garages next door — a natural stop before a show, a game, or a night out downtown. Upstairs, the venue's Lounge & VIP Room can hold up to 200 guests, giving planners an elegant, stylish setting for wedding receptions, holiday parties, business meetings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and mixers. The space draws on the same cocktail and dining program that anchors the bar downstairs, along with live music that's part of the regular Olive or Twist experience.