Riley's Pour House

03/17/2026

03/02/2026

Hello friends. We know it has been a while! We sure were hoping to be able to give you a more “concrete” update by now, or even better, that shovels in the ground could have told their own story. But unfortunately, that is not the case. We assure you we’ve been working nonstop since the fire to begin the rebuild of our beloved pub. But the reality is the price of rebuilding (materials, code upgrades, equipment and labor) is very expensive and significantly higher than our insurance settlement, especially after repayment of our mortgage, taxes and other expenses. Furthermore, lenders are tightening standards for the food-service sector. That combination has prevented us from moving as quickly as we all had wanted. But we have not given up. And we feel we are close on all fronts: finalizing insurance, redrawing plans and securing financing.

We want to thank you all for your continued patience and support. The Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley’s Pour House event raised an amazing $75,000! After costs we have a little more than $55,000 which is held by the Friends of Riley’s Pour House. You can visit their website to see how and when those funds would be released for the rebuild. We additionally received $7,000 for the rebuild efforts from the Washington Wild Things event, and a few smaller donations all which is also held in a separate account only to be used for rebuilding.

So, rest assured, we are coming back to 215 E. Main Street, Carnegie! In the meantime, please continue to support your local small businesses, restaurants and musicians. It’stough out there! And, as always……

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

08/29/2025

We wanted to answer a few questions we received yesterday!

We do have a limited number of Raise a Glass to Rebuild T-shirts in S, L XL, 2X, and 3X. No M, sorry! If interested, you can send your order via Messenger. $25 includes shipping. You can pay via the Venmo link below.

We sold all of the hats but plan to order more and will let you know when they are available here.

The Rise from the Ashes merch is still available on the Pro 3 Services website.

Donations can be made via the GoFundMe or Venmo links in the photos.

08/27/2025

The Pour House here. We wanted to post today to say … WOW! Just—wow! The Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley’s Event on Sunday at the Priory was absolutely amazing. The love in that room was palpable. And reciprocal. We love and appreciate you all. And we miss the Pub as much as you all do.
A huge THANK YOU to the Friends of Riley’s Pour House Committee, to John and Suzanne Graf and family, the Priory staff, the musicians, the donors and contributors, the volunteers, the business community of Carnegie, our elected officials… and YOU, our customers, for the continued support and for being what makes the Pour House truly special!
The Committee is working to count the receipts (as well as get back to their real jobs and lives!). It will have an update soon on the amount of money raised. You can visit Raise a Glass for Riley's Fundraiser at https://rileysrebuild.com/ for an explanation on transparency and accountability for those funds, which remain with the Committee and will only be dispersed as set forth on that page.
We also continue to work with our insurance company. Yes, we have insurance. Good insurance. But even with replacement value coverage, plus an annual cost of living adjustment, once the mortgage and other outstanding debts and bills were paid, and due to the cost of EVERYTHING significantly increasing from 2019 when we bought the Pub, insurance is capped and will not cover everything. Not even close.
But, rest assured, our commitment to rebuild is unwavering. We are working with our architect and a construction company for pre-construction estimating to finalize design and budget. The next steps will be construction drawings, bidding, approval from Carnegie and Allegheny County, and securing financing to rebuild. Then BREAKING GROUND!
Your continued love and support mean everything and inspire us to push forward, even on frustrating days. So, stay tuned. The best is still to come! Sláinte!

08/24/2025

Hi all!!

We can't wait to see you. Please see the attached parking instructions for your arrival.

The day is finally here and we are so thankful for your support. See you soon!

- The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee

08/23/2025

Hi folks -

WOW! Pre-Sale tickets are sold out for Sunday's fundraiser. There will be a limited number of $35 General Admission tickets available at the door.

Reminder: Doors open at 1:00pm and the first 200 guests will receive shamrock pins! Musical performances will entertain between 2:00pm-9:00pm.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

-The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee

08/22/2025

Only THREE MORE DAYS (of hearing from me every day)

The first 200 guests to arrive for the Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley's Pour House fundraiser will each receive a complimentary shamrock pin!

Event information can be found at rileysrebuild.com

- The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee

08/21/2025

Four more days!
Tomorrow (8/21) is the last day to purchase sponsorships, and advance ticket sales will end on Saturday night. Tickets will be available at the door as well.
You don't want to miss the phenomenal talent that will be on the Grand Hall Stage this Sunday!
Visit rileysrebuild.com for more information.
- The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee

08/20/2025

We are so excited for Sunday!! In just five days, we will be coming together to enjoy music, food, and prizes all in the name of rebuilding Riley's Pour House.
Buy tickets in advance to save!
Email [email protected] if you are interested in sponsorship (deadline: 8/21)
- The Riley's Pour House Committee

08/13/2025

We are just 11 days away from our Raise a Glass to Rebuild Riley's Pour House fundraiser!
Hear what our community has to say about the return of the Carnegie icon. The support we've seen has been overwhelming.
Tickets and sponsorships are still available for this don't-miss music, food, & fun-filled event!
More information at rileysrebuild.com
- The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee

08/05/2025

Sponsorship Packages are still available in limited quantities for The Friend's of Riley's Pour House - Raise a Glass to Rebuild event on Sunday, August 24th!
With VIP tickets sold out on Eventbrite, these packages hold the final VIP tickets available.
See what VIP and General Admission tickets include at RileysRebuild.com and email [email protected] if you're interested in sponsoring!
- The Friends of Riley's Pour House Committee