Verdetto's

This bar might win the prize for the most unexpectedly riotous stop we've made. It took us a few minutes to get to it after being blocked by the one way streets and alleyways of the North Side, but as soon as we walked inside we knew that these people were having a good time. In fact, they were having the kind of good time that is instantly infectious.

Before we had even sat down a guy came over, introduced himself as "Wild Bill," and offered to buy J a Jell-O shot. This can be the sign of either a very good place or a very bad one. The bartender came over and said, "Don't worry, he works here." Well, alrighty then. Any bar with an employee named Wild Bill can’t be that bad.

There were only about ten people in the bar on that Friday night, but they were having a better time than any other ten people we saw that weekend. People were singing along, kung-fu fighting, dancing, climbing structural poles, joking and laughing. It's possible they were having more fun than any people we've seen all year.

It's a cute little neighborhood bar and it’s ridiculously cheap. They do free Jell-O shots when touchdowns or hockey goals are scored. They have nachos and soft pretzels. They have Wild Bill. To say that we recommend stopping here would be an understatement. This is a special little bar.

Address:	814 Madison Ave, 15212	Games:	Magic Touch, Poker
Façade:	Not Scary	Scene:	Awesome Yinzer Dive
Parking:	Easy	Patio/Outdoor:	No
Kitchen:	Bar Food	Cleanliness:	Normal
Smoking:	Some	Jukebox:	Internet Crap
Hours:	11am-2am	Cig Machine:	No
Drink Prices:	Dirt Cheap	# taps:	4
Bathrooms:	Sit	Specials:	Jell-O Shots
Live music:	Never	Riley Factor:	$5.00
ATM:	Yes	Cash Only	Yes
TVs:	4	Size:	Normal