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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue. The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue.

Former Panther Pit location up for sale after the bar’s November closing

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The former location of the Panther Pit Sports Bar and Grill is on the market after being permanently shut down by law enforcement last semester. At the end of March, Keystone Real Estate announced the property was back up for sale with a base price of $795,000.
A closed sign sits on the door of the Panther Pit Sports Bar on Meyran Ave following health code violations in Feb. 2023.

The Panther Pit raided and closed by law enforcement, marks third raid in past year

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 18, 2024
The Panther Pit Sports Bar and Grill, located on Meyran Ave., was raided by liquor enforcement officers and issued a closure on Tuesday morning. State Police said the location was operating without a liquor license, and the Allegheny County Health Department listed numerous health violations.
Phat Nguyen (left), bartender and owner of Phat’s in South Oakland.

Ruling Oakland’s bar scene with good vibes, teamwork: Phat Nguyen wins ‘Best Bartender’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • March 21, 2023
Phat Nguyen, one of Phat’s Bar’s owners and its namesake, won “Best Bartender” after students voted in The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey.
The outside of Panther Pit Sports Bar, located on 226 Meyran Avenue.

Panther Pit forced to close after receiving seven health code violations

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • February 27, 2023
Panther Pit Sports Bar was ordered to close Sunday after receiving seven health code violations from the Allegheny County Health Department. The incident report detailed leaking sewage pipes, lack of soap for handwashing and damaged floor and ceilings.
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Peter’s Pub announces upcoming closing

By Grant Burgman | News Editor • May 16, 2018

Peter’s Pub, a staple of the Oakland bar scene, will close its doors at the end of the month after 44 years of business. The popular bar on Oakland Avenue announced its upcoming closing on its Facebook...

Gene Ney pours a beer at his Oakland bar, Gene’s Place.

Gene’s Place raises the bar in #PittMadness challenge

By Amanda Reed / Contributing Editor • April 13, 2018

Move over, Villanova — there’s a new bracket winner in town. Gene’s Place, located on Louisa Street in Oakland, won the Barstool Pitt #PittMadness bracket challenge April 11, beating out student...

Garrett Heid and a few of his friends built a homemade bar for their apartment, inspired by other college apartment bars they've seen. (Photo by Issi Glatts | Staff Photographer)

Student renters raise the bar off-campus

By David Solomon and Olivia Kolesar | For The Pitt News • November 17, 2017

In his spare time this summer, Garrett Heid got crafty with some IKEA furniture he had lying around, a few pieces of wood and a 22-gauge stainless steel door from a fridge he found during his part-time...

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