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August 19, 2026

The Bartenders' Guide to Pittsburgh Dive Bars

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The Bartenders' Guide to Pittsburgh Dive Bars

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Who knows a great bar better than the people who’ve worked behind one? Pittsburgh bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, join host Megan Harris in McKees Rocks to discuss the best dive bars in the city. Plus, how to drink a drink you’ll actually like and how to make a friend while doing it.  

This episode originally aired on January 21, 2026.

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