Lou's Little Corner Bar

J lived right around the corner from Lou's in her later college days and spent a lot of time in what was affectionately called, "Lou's Little Corner Shithole." The drinks were cheap and strong, the clientele laid back and local, the atmosphere dark and dingy enough for everyone to feel comfortable. A lot of good times were had there, stumbling distance from home.

When we tried to stop in a month or so ago the place was packed full. There was a hockey game on so that wasn't too surprising. What was surprising was the number of young punk kids in there. Had Lou's really changed that much?

When we went back on a non-hockey night, the answer was no. Lou's is still pretty much the same. It's cleaner and better lit than we remember, but the beer is still cheap, the clientele still live within stumbling distance, and the place is still smoky like a factory.

Other than the uptick in cleanliness and light, the only change we could see was that they now carry at least one "fancy beer" from Dogfish Head. There's something utterly charming about the drop ceilings, the handwritten notes on the walls, your grandma's old silk flowers in the bathroom, and the complete lack of pretense. This might not be a bar that we end up in often now, but if J still lived around the corner, we would still be there.

Address:	4924 Liberty Ave, 15224	Games:	Pool, Magic Touch, Video Poker
Façade:	A Little Scary	Scene:	Yinzer Punk Dive
Parking:	Easy	Patio/Outdoor:	Yes
Kitchen:	None	Cleanliness:	Normal
Smoking:	1970's Pittsburgh	Jukebox:	Internet Crap
Hours:	-2am	Cig Machine:	Yes
Drink Prices:	Dirt Cheap	# taps:	4
Bathrooms:	Sit	Specials:	Happy Hour
Live music:	Never	Riley Factor:	$6.00
ATM:	Yes	Cash Only	No
TVs:	3	Size:	Hole in the Wall