Mount Washington's longtime haunt, Redbeard's Sports Bar and Grill, is set to undergo a significant transformation and reemerge as Shiloh Plate & Pour. This change comes on the heels of the prior owner's decision not to renew the lease for the space at 201 Shiloh Street, which has been a community fixture for the past three decades. According to a CBS News Pittsburgh report, the establishment will keep its doors open through renovation. Joey DeMarco and Brian Hess, two friends and business partners with a personal connection to the site, are spearheading the revamp.
Last week, announced as closing, Redbeard's Mt. Washington location seemed destined for shuttering. Audacy reported that the duo plans to rebrand and open the newly named establishment in April. "Mount Washington is a special place for both of us," DeMarco said. "This is where our friendship began, and now we get to bring it full circle. To come back here as partners and breathe new life into this space—it's a dream come true. We can't wait to show everyone what we've got in store."
During this transition period, DeMarco and Hess have assured that present staff members will remain employed at the establishment, with additional hiring on the horizon as Shiloh Plate & Pour develops its new identity. Customers can look forward to "a wave" of updates, including more than just fresh kitchen equipment and a reimagined menu, as mentioned in the CBS News Pittsburgh report.
While the Shiloh Street location of Redbeard's will close on December 21, patrons can still visit the Downtown branch on Sixth Street. Further details about reopening celebrations and the next steps for Shiloh Plate & Pour will be released soon. A "special event" will usher in the new chapter and commemorate Redbeard’s storied past with its loyal customers.
