New outdoor plaza to open near PNC Park
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Renderings of the Plaza at North Shore. Visuals: Courtesy of Barker Nestor
A new entertainment destination across from PNC Park will bring drinks, food and a spacious outdoor hangout in time for the Pirates' home opener.
State of play: The highly anticipated Plaza at North Shore opens April 2 at Mazeroski Way and General Robinson Boulevard, per Legacy Hospitality Partners, the team behind concepts like Palm Palm and Shorty's.
- SugarBird, the outdoor plaza's first restaurant, will open with a fast-casual menu of fried chicken, donuts and soft-serve. It will also feature a large outdoor patio and full bar.
- Highball Social Club, a 15,200-square-foot experiential restaurant and bar, will open at the plaza this fall.
Zoom in: The space will have two performance stages and a 40-foot LED screen to air games, movies, and more, with live music, festivals, yoga, and daily activities in the works.
- It will host three major concerts with national headliners during NFL Draft week in late April, with the lineup coming soon, per Legacy.
What they're saying: "This is the crown jewel of the North Shore and we are unveiling it at a time when all eyes are on Pittsburgh," says Herky Pollock, owner of Legacy Hospitality.
Context: Pittsburgh development is racing ahead of the NFL Draft and a packed slate of major events.
Flashback: The 30,000-square-foot concept has been in the works since 2023, when developers announced plans to expand North Shore entertainment near the ballpark to draw away-game crowds and host year-round events.
- The plaza was slated to open last year but was delayed by permitting issues, rising construction costs and other hurdles.
What's next: The Pirates' home opener is April 3 against the Orioles.