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Every drink has a story and every story is best paired with a drink.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to the 2nd Annual Cultured Cocktails, a celebration of our city’s Cocktail Renaissance.

Join us at the Benedum Center to explore the artistry and imagination behind your favorite drinks and spirits. Locally-acclaimed flair mixologists and the hottest local bartenders will mix, shake, and stir the evening away, crafting signature cocktails and mocktails with their individual creative flair. Cocktail samples will be paired with food selections prepared by some of the most exclusive restaurants in Pittsburgh.

For cocktail connoisseurs and social sippers alike, the VIP experience offers your palate a new level of sophistication. Enjoy a sparkling glass of Champagne, Prosecco and other Bubbly Wine Varieties in an ambient setting with a European vibe like you will find in the cafes and the cultural hotspots of France and Italy. Find out what all the buzz is about at our Cultured Cocktail VIP Champagne & Bubbly Bar.

Participating Bars & Restaurants: Braddock’s, Bridges & Bourbon, The Commoner, Con Alma, Eddie Merlot’s, Monterey Bay & Fish Grotto, Or, The Whale, The Warren, Wolfie's Pub and Yuzu Kitchen.

VIP admission begins at 7:00 PM and General Admission begins at 8:00 PM

VIP Experience - $95 ($85 Trust Members)
7:00-10:00 PM
- Arrive one hour early and enjoy restaurant tastings and entertainment before the General Admission start time
- Private lounge with:
   o A Champagne & Bubbly Bar
   o Exclusive Food Offerings
   o Exclusive live performances
- Introductory Partners Membership

General Admission - $45
8:00-10:00 PM
- Craft cocktail tastings paired with food samplings from some of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants
- Live entertainment
- Introductory Partners Membership

Designated Driver - $25
8:00pm-10:00 PM
- Food samplings from some of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants
- Live Entertainment
- Introductory Partners Membership

** Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Please bring proper ID **