Butcher and the Rye

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FOOD

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fancy freaking paloma

Cocktails & Spirits

Craftednevermixed

FFP

reposado tequila · aperitivo grapefruit · lime · sparkling wine

Butcher Martini

house gin blend · white vermouth orange bitters · savory garnishes

Lucky Strike

bourbon · raspberry · blackberryvanilla · lemon · seltzer

OUR STORY

Where every
glass has a
history

Butcher and the Rye was born from a reverence for the craft: the slow char of a barrel, the patience of a dry-aged cut, the conversation that only happens around a well-set table.

We are a place for those who understand that a great evening is not rushed. It is savored, one pour at a time.

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FROM THE KITCHEN

The menu

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Sourced from heritage farms and shaped by old-world technique. Every plate is a reflection of place, season, and craft.

“The best meals are the ones you never forget.”
Butcher & the Rye · Est. 2013

THE PLATES

A Taste of the Experience

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Whether it's a quiet dinner for two or a gathering worth remembering, we'll set the table.

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Butcher and the Rye

A Few Things
To Know

Whiskey Bar & Rustic Americana · Downtown Pittsburgh

Who are we?

Butcher and the Rye is Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group's whiskey-forward flagship in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District, built around a reverence for dry-aged meats, old-world technique, and an unhurried evening at the table.

What is Butcher and the Rye best known for?

We're best known as Pittsburgh's whiskey destination. Our Whiskey Wall showcases 600+ bottles, and we're the first Pittsburgh bar ever nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Bar Program. Pair that with rustic American plates built to stand up to a good pour.

What is the bourbon and whiskey program like at Butcher and the Rye?

Our whiskey list runs 600+ deep, from everyday pours to rare 10-, 12-, and 20-year flights, alongside barrel-aged cocktails, a Sazerac built the right way, and rotating cocktails on draft at the second-floor Rye Bar. If you're searching for the best bourbon bar in Pittsburgh, this is it.

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The Family