If you’re looking for a way to enjoy a glass of wine (or two!) these wineries (all within driving distance to Pittsburgh!) offer ample outdoor space for gathering with friends and family.
As the weather warms up and opening hours change, if you’re planning to visit one of these spots, call ahead to see if the business has made any recent changes to their operations.
La Casa Narcisi Winery
Gibsonia
Founded in 2001, Narcisi Winery has become Pittsburgh’s go-to destinations for everything from rehearsal dinners, to sipping wine on a patio with friends. The winery’s large complex is located in Gibsonia, and features a full restaurant, back yard, and bar area. The outside dining area has a small stage and hosts performances – along with special events, like a recent Pig Roast. The winery promise their location (nestled within the beautiful rolling hills of Western PA) will remind you of a Tuscan villa!
La Casa Narcisi Winery (4578 Gibsonia Road)
J&D Cellars
Eighty Four
Located in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania (close to Washington, PA), J&D Cellars makes small batch, high-quality wines. There’s a tasting room, and outdoor dining area, and the winery regularly hosts special events, with live music and food trucks. Guests are welcome to take a picnic, and enjoy their meal (with some wine!) on the property’s lush setting.
J&D Cellars (290 Roupe Road)
Vinoski Winery
Rostraver
For a true California Winery experience, head to Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon. This tasting room is located inside of an actual castle, and it’s a serene setting to enjoy Vinoski’s hand-selected grapes. The winery aims to provide customers with a regal experience in a magnificent setting, and gives a space for guests to enjoy a bottle of wine and food on their patio. The space also houses a spa (hello, massages!), bistro, and special events. Reservations are not necessary, but are recommended to guarantee seating, especially on weekends when they offer live entertainment.
Vinoski Winery (333 Castle Dr)
Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar
Lawrenceville
As the name suggests, Arsenal Cider is a popular cider house located in the heart of Pittsburgh that specializes in hard apple cider, cider-style wines, and mead. The company started in Lawrenceville (right next to Arsenal Park!), but they have expanded to include taprooms at Trax Farms and Soergel Orchards. Their Lawrenceville location is housed inside of a historic row house that is charming all year round. Our favorite time to visit is in the summer because of Arsenal’s massive, outdoor “cider garden” with tons of seating – and they’re currently open now.
Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar (300 39th Street)
Nova Cellars Winery
Pulaski
Nova Cellars is actually closer to Youngstown, Ohio, than it is Pittsburgh, but it’s well worth the trip to Pulaski, PA, to try some of these delicious wines! The winery moved a few years ago, and now Nova’s offers a pondside tasting room, fabulous outdoor seating, and plenty of live music. Bring along your beer-loving friends on the trip! The tasting room at Nova has expanded to include Brew 32, a craft brewery and restaurant. The brewery features handcrafted beers and light fare in a 1900’s sports themed space.
Nova Cellars Winery (445 PA-208)
Black Dog Wine Company
Penn Hills
Black Dog Wine Company was established in 2016, and since then, they’ve produced several award-winning wines! This a boutique winery is located in the countryside of Allegheny County, just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. In addition to their Riesling and and Blush wines, Black Dog also produces wines with fun names and flavors, like “Tipsy Turkey,” a pumpkin-spiced wine, and “Johnny Applespice,” a Sweet Apple Spice wine. The winery is currently open, offering outdoor seating and a limited food menu – plus, well-behaved pooches are always welcome.
Black Dog Wine Company (7425 Steubenville Pike)
Greenhouse Winery
Irwin
Greenhouse Winery is a boutique winery that’s been in operating in Irwin since 2007, offering guests at their tasting room a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy good wine, good friends, and good times. Beer fans are welcome – the Greenhouse now serves PA craft beer! Guests are welcome to bring their own appetizers, and Greenhouse is pet friendly (on the lawn only).
Greenhouse Winery (1048 Pinewood Road)
Greendance Winery
Mt. Pleasant
The onsite winery extension of the famous Sand Hill Berries Farm, Greendance Winery, is the perfect place to sip delicious wines made from raspberries, blackberries, red currants, black currants, gooseberries, blueberries, strawberries, elderberries, and apples – all grown on the farm! The small, but beautiful outdoor space is a tucked into the natural foliage of the garden. In the mood for something sweet? Stop by the dessert stand (outside in the garden!) which features an old-fashioned kitchen that serves whatever pies are fresh that day!
Greendance The Winery at Sandhill (306 Deerfield Road)
Bella Terra Winery
Hunker
Pet-friendly Bella Terra Vineyards in Hunker, Pennsylvania, offers live entertainment most weekends during the warmer months, and a gorgeous outdoor space for drinking and dining. The vineyards sit on 17 acres, including a three-acre lake and vineyard. During the winter, they also have a number of private heated ‘igloos’ available for outdoor dining. Bella Terra offers dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines, including Diamond Rio, Sunday Afternoon, and a Riesling.
Bella Terra Winery (121 Sunny Lane, Hunker)
Red Fox Winery & Lounge
Hickory, PA
South of Pittsburgh you’ll find Red Fox Winery & Lounge, a rustic winery and tasting room with event space – and cabins for rent, too. Red Fox Winery offers at least eight wines at a time, including seasonal wines to dry reds and whites. They also regularly have live music and other special events.
Red Fox Winery & Lounge (80 Red Fox Road, Hickory)
The Wooden Door Winery
New Kensington
The Wooden Door Winery has two locations, one in Allegheny Township, and one Vandergrift, PA (northeast of Pittsburgh). The Allegheny Township location is seasonal, and has lots of outdoor seating and a full food menu.
Ripepi Winery
Monongahela
Head to Monongahela, PA to discover the beauty of Ripepi Winery. Founded by Richard Ripepi in 1987, what started as a few rows of grapes is now a ten acre vineyard. While the tasting room is currently closed, the winery is hosting small, private parties.
Ripepi Winery (93 Van Voorhis Lane)
Know of any other Pittsburgh wineries that have lovely outdoor spaces? Let us know in the comments!
Stone Villa in acme pa should be listed.
Narcisi Winery has live music every Friday Saturday and Sunday no, not just Friday and Sunday
Edgewood Winery should be listed ! Has beautiful seating inside and out .
Edgewood Winery should be on this in spring Church PA
Nova has now expanded to include Knockin Noggin (their hard Cider) and Scalawag’s Distillery (their liquor)! They also serve dishes made with their house-made oils. Also, about 15 min from Nova is their sister Brewery and Wine Cellar – Fractured Grape/Hop Asylum (it’s right by Westminster College!
Edgewood Winery should be on here ! There outside seating is beautiful!
VentiSei Winery
New Castle, PA
Wine Bar & Osteria