Olive Press Lounge

Gate side bar lounge inside PIT’s Main terminal

Inside the post-security Main terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport, Olive Press Lounge runs as a bar-style lounge rather than a traditional club with doors and check-in desks. It sits in the concourse area after security, so you’re already through TSA before you grab a seat and order. Think of it as an upgraded airport bar: sit-down space, proper drinks, and a chance to park yourself near your gate.

Because Olive Press Lounge operates as a bar lounge in the Main terminal, don’t expect airline lounge-style perks like showers, quiet rooms, or daybeds. You pay for your drinks and food here the same way you would at any other post-security bar at PIT. The tradeoff is simplicity: you walk up from the concourse, grab a stool or table, and you’re in.

Hours generally track Main terminal flight banks, opening in the morning once departures ramp up and staying open into the evening while flights are still going out. Since exact opening and closing times can shift with the schedule, treat anything before the first wave of departures or after the last bank as risky. If you have a late-night departure out of Pittsburgh, check the day’s airport info screens or ask at another bar in the Main terminal to confirm it’s still serving.

Food and drink pricing lines up with other post-security options in the Main terminal at PIT, so assume standard airport markups rather than lounge-style complimentary service. You’ll pay per cocktail, beer, or glass of wine, and any snacks or plates come off a regular menu, not an all-you-can-eat buffet. If you’re watching your budget, it often makes sense to eat something in the landside area first and then come here for a single drink closer to boarding.

Because Olive Press Lounge is in the shared concourse space, seating can fill up around peak departure times, especially during morning and late-afternoon banks in the Main terminal. Power outlets are typically scattered rather than at every seat, so charge your phone at a gate-side station or in the landside atrium before you commit to a stool. Tip: build in 10–15 extra minutes, scout a seat and an outlet first, then order your drink once you’re settled.