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Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
These prices are available for the months of Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2013

Olive or Twist is a martini bar and restaurant wedding and event venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This establishment was opened in 2001 in a historic property located in the Cultural District, a short distance from Heinz Hall, the Renaissance Hotel, and The Byham Theatre. With the Ft. Duquesne/6th Street and Penn Avenue parking garages next door, a couple and their guests will find these premises easily accessible for a wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Olive or Twist's upstairs lounge and VIP room can accommodate events for up to 200 guests. These well-appointed event spaces offer an ambience of elegance and style. Bare brick, wood fixtures, and other industrial chic elements help make this a marvelous place to host festivities. Attendees may avail of wheelchair access on these premises.

Services Offered

This flexible venue is available to host a couple's wedding ceremony and reception, including elopements. It can also accommodate other celebrations such as their engagement party, shower, and rehearsal dinner. The staff offers a variety of services to enhance these events, such as event planning, catering, bartending, cleanup, and the use of WiFi and event rentals. Tables, chairs, centerpieces, and audio equipment are available for events, as well as linens, flatware, glassware, barware, and china. The peak seasons for this venue stretch from March through June and from September through December, providing nearlyweds with ample choice for their special day. The Olive or Twist menu includes numerous dishes, such as small and share plates, fries, soups, salads, ha

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
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Reviews of Olive or Twist

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5.0/5 12 reviews
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4.2/5 653 reviews
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Justin K. Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Had an amazing ceremony and reception at Olive or Twist!

We had an amazing ceremony and reception at Olive or Twist! John was great to work with. He was professional and friendly and really helpful in making sure our special day was the way we wanted it to be. He was there on the day of our wedding to make sure everything went smoothly (and it did!). The food was great, we got “heavy hors devours” and everyone loved it. All of our guests loved the vibe of the venue, from the dim lighting, the disco ball, the cozy couches, to the long bar with plenty of seating. There was more than enough space for our 60 guests. We also did our ceremony at the venue which worked out perfectly and was nice not to have everyone travel around.

As an LGBT couple, the biggest challenge we had was finding somewhere we felt comfortable. This venue was hands down the most LGBT friendly response we got when reaching out to vendors. John sent us a draft of what he thought our wedding day schedule could look like and personalized it to say “grooms” and to incorporate some preferences we shared. This is a small detail, but really made us feel more comfortable. All the other places we reached out to sent us materials that said “bride and groom” and although I’m sure they didn’t mean to, it just made us feel unwelcome (especially when we specified we were not a straight couple when reaching out). Thank you John for making us feel so comfortable and welcome!

We highly recommend Olive or Twist! It really was the perfect place to have our wedding.
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Beverly O. Sent on 02/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Olive or Twist for any special event!

We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner & pre-wedding party in the private upstairs space. The atmosphere was upscale but comfortable. It easily accommodated 85+ guests. The food was excellent and the bartenders were attentive. Guests were able to mingle comfortably and no one wanted to leave when the night was over! The expertise & professionalism of the entire staff made this a great & memorable event. I highly recommend Olive or Twist for any special event. They certainly left a very favorable impression. John the event coordinator made this a seamless event. Best Regards Bev
Megan
Megan A. Sent on 12/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The upper room is sultry, stylish, and intimate.

Praises for John and staff for upholding Olive or Twist as one of burgh’s best, again. So classy. Our wedding reception vision was casual, elegant, fun. They Accomplished this in such an attentive, warm, Pittsburgh kind of way. John was very interested in the vision of the bride and made himself available to review as much as I wanted to. The staff was so helpful even with the personal touches I had in mind. Exceptional! My guests loved the food! Loved the space and vibe!!
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Olive or Twist frequently asked questions

Olive or Twist includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Olive or Twist includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by Olive or Twist for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Olive or Twist offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Olive or Twist offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Olive or Twist offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
Olive or Twist offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Olive or Twist is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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