Aug 7, 2025 By Jon Andreassi 2 min read

A Pittsburgh restaurant is preparing to open a new location in Peters Township.

Representatives of Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House will appear for a public hearing on a liquor license transfer at council’s Aug. 25 meeting.

Coughlin’s Law, a gastropub serving American food such as burgers and ribs, has two existing locations at Mount Washington in Pittsburgh and Ohio Township, Allegheny County.

The new location would be at 615 E. McMurray Road, which is currently a vacant doctors office directly across the street from the Peters Township municipal building.

Co-owner Brian Vetere noted the plans are not set in stone, as they have not purchased the property while waiting for other factors, such as approval for the liquor license transfer and financing.

“Working with the planning commission of Peters Township has been very, very, you know, just smooth sailing. They’ve been great. They’ve been very helpful so far,” Vetere said.

Vetere added that the South Hills has always been a priority for expanding Coughlin’s Law, which began with its original location on Mount Washington.

“We’ve always dreamed about putting one out here, and we were looking at properties and something came up,” Vetere said. “We just love the location, love that town center, community feel.”

If approved by council, the liquor license would be transferred from 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville, the former site of The Hunting Lodge Restaurant.

The property around the building at 615 E. McMurray Road has become overgrown. Vetere said if their plans move forward, that building would be torn down for the construction of a new one.

However, it could still take more than a year to see Coughlin’s Law open its doors in Peters Township.

“We’re just very, very excited about the project. We’re just hoping everything goes smoothly, and open up in September, October of 2026,” Vetere said.