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Food Strip District, Mount Washington

Primanti Bros.

A place to eat in Strip District, Mount Washington, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch Jan 1.

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Primanti Bros. in Strip District, Mount Washington
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Why go

Original 1933 Strip District counter serving sandwiches with fries and coleslaw piled inside the bread.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Mount Washington, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to shop. The closest of our other picks is Strip District, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Strip District
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Lunch Jan 1

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Mount Washington. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Strip District

    Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Highmark First Night

    Dec 31 arts festival across the Cultural District, with outdoor stages, a parade and an early fireworks show.

    Activity · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Omni William Penn Hotel

    Grand 1916 hotel on Mellon Square, with a palm court lobby and a Prohibition-themed bar downstairs.

    Stay · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Speakeasy

    Low-lit cocktail bar in the lower level of the William Penn, styled after the hotel's Prohibition years.

    Drinks · Downtown & the Cultural District · 0.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Original Oyster House

    Pittsburgh's oldest bar and restaurant, open on Market Square since 1870, known for oversized fish sandwiches.

    Food · Downtown & the Cultural District · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Rink at PPG Place

    Outdoor ice rink around a tall Christmas tree in the plaza of the glass PPG Place towers.

    Activity · Downtown & the Cultural District · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Primanti Bros. is a stop on our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Mount Washington

Primanti Bros. is our only food pick in Mount Washington; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mount Washington guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mount Washington run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Primanti Bros. itself, we suggest: Lunch Jan 1.

Modelled monthly averages for Mount Washington from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mount Washington weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
40.45071, -79.98559
Destination
Mount Washington, Pennsylvania
Website
primantibros.com

Primanti Bros.: quick answers

How much time do you need at Primanti Bros.?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Primanti Bros. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Primanti Bros.?

Our pick: Lunch Jan 1. Insider tip: Check holiday hours before you go; expect a short line at lunch.

Which TripsCircle routes include Primanti Bros.?

Primanti Bros. appears on Pittsburgh New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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