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About Bantha Tea Bar

Bantha Tea Bar is an intimate permaculture tea bar and event space located at 5002 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh, PA 15224. With a capacity around 49–50 guests, it offers a cozy setting for music, art, and community gatherings. The venue describes a space with tables and chairs, making it suitable for intimate performances, showcases, and private rentals. Whether you’re catching an improvised set from the Pittsburgh Sound Preserve series or attending one of the AV3 Showcases, Bantha Tea Bar prioritizes a relaxed, no-fuss experience—like having a trusted friend in the business who can help you secure your seats.

In addition to live events, Bantha Tea Bar operates as a cafe and tea shop, emphasizing sustainability and community. The venue is accessible by public transit and located in the Garfield area, with nearby parking options and several hotels and restaurants within a short distance for a full night out in Pittsburgh.

If you’re planning a visit, consider street parking on Penn Ave or nearby garages such as the Sixth & Penn Garage (542 Penn Ave) and other ParkPGH parking options. Pittsburgh Regional Transit serves Penn Ave with multiple bus routes, making it easy to reach Bantha Tea Bar from surrounding neighborhoods. After a show, explore nearby lodging options like Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty, Hyatt House Pittsburgh Bloomfield-Shadyside, SpringHill Suites Bakery Square, Courtyard by Marriott Shadyside, Mansions on Fifth, Shadyside Inn Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. For food and drinks before or after events, there are several nearby restaurants and cafes to suit different tastes. Bantha Tea Bar continues to host notable events such as the Pittsburgh Sound Preserve improvised music series (Second Sundays), AV3 Showcase, Jim’s Holiday Mixer, and Indie-Jazz/Experimental Guitar shows.

To stay updated, check the official Bantha Tea Bar pages and social profiles for announcements about upcoming shows, and reach out anytime to secure your seats for intimate, memorable performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5002 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
  • Capacity: 49 people (official Bantha Tea Bar site); some listings cite 50.
  • Venue type: Permaculture tea bar/cafe that also rents space for events (music, art, etc.).
  • Seating: No published seating chart; venue describes space with tables and chairs.
  • Parking: Street parking on Penn Ave; nearby garages include Sixth & Penn Garage (542 Penn Ave) and other ParkPGH options.
  • Transit: Accessible by Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes near Garfield (e.g., lines serving Penn Ave).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty; Hyatt House Pittsburgh Bloomfield-Shadyside; SpringHill Suites Bakery Square; Courtyard by Marriott Shadyside; Mansions on Fifth; Shadyside Inn Suites; Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place.
  • Notable events hosted: Pittsburgh Sound Preserve improvised music series (Second Sundays); AV3 Showcase; Jim’s Holiday Mixer; Indie-Jazz/Experimental Guitar shows.
  • Renamed/demolished: No reports of demolition or renaming; current address and branding remain active.