PPG Paints Arena Food & Drinks
Pittsburgh Penguins · Pittsburgh, PA
- Cheapest food
- $7
- Cheapest drink
- $6
- Menu items
- 18
PPG Paints Arena features Pittsburgh staples, Primanti Bros sandwiches, pierogis, and IC Light beer alongside standard concessions. The arena's food program reflects Pittsburgh's blue-collar food identity: hearty, unpretentious, and satisfying. The Strip District (a short ride away) has some of the best food in Pittsburgh. Arena pricing is moderate, Pittsburgh is more affordable than East Coast coastal cities.
Tips & Fan Reports
Pierogis are a Pittsburgh staple, the arena version is solid, but Mrs. T's at the Strip District is better.
IC Light is Pittsburgh's hometown beer, cheap, light, and ubiquitous at Penguins games.
The Primanti Bros sandwich is the signature Pittsburgh food, coleslaw, fries, and meat all between the bread. Try it.
Arena prices are moderate, Pittsburgh is more affordable than NYC, Philly, or Boston.
Post-game, Market Square downtown has late-night options for food and drinks.
The Strip District (Smallman Street) has the best pregame food selection within a short rideshare.
Know Before You Go
- Venue payments
PPG Paints Arena is cashless and accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Free reverse ATMs convert $1 to $500 in cash to a prepaid Visa card at the Highmark Lobby, F.N.B. Club, Captain Morgan Club, and Sections 106, 119, 206, and 234.
- Outside food and drink
Outside food, beverages, and water bottles are prohibited.
For a health-condition exception, contact Guest Services in advance at info@ppgpaintsarena.com.
- Dietary options
Current Penguins concessions include vegetarian, gluten-free, and healthier selections.
Availability can vary as food concepts and menus change by season.
- Alcohol sales cutoff
Alcohol sales end at the beginning of the third period during Penguins games.
Arena food-service staff may stop alcohol sales earlier at their discretion.
Nearby Restaurants
Pamela's Diner
$Breakfast Restaurant 4.7 (3,334)
60 21st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
City Works (Market Square - Pittsburgh)
$$American Restaurant 4.6 (9,219)
2 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
$$$Brazilian Restaurant 4.6 (5,724)
525 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room
$$Restaurant 4.6 (2,294)
139 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
$Sandwich Shop 4.5 (7,567)
46 18th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Condado Tacos
$$Taco Restaurant 4.4 (5,118)
971 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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- Drink prices
PPG Paints Arena 2026: beer $18 and soda $7 reported at standard stands
- Concession menu
Official Penguins dining releases, a current game preview, and the team's current arena-concession references.
- Nearby restaurants
Google Places API (New) Nearby Search
- Value menu
Checked for 2026: no value menu at PPG Paints Arena
- Venue policies
Current PPG Paints Arena and Pittsburgh Penguins accessibility, arena-guide, ticketing, parking, payment, and concessions pages reviewed for Penguins policies.
Not yet checked against a published source
These figures are estimates. Most venues no longer publish the numbers behind them (concession and ticket pricing moved to dynamic marketplaces), so we hold them as estimates rather than dating them as verified.
- Food prices: Team Marketing Report FCI + venue research