Raise a Glass to Rebuild
About the Fundraiser Fundraiser
On November 14, 2024, Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie, PA suffered a catastrophic fire that destroyed the entire pub -- the building and everything in it, including furniture, equipment, décor and our priceless antique back bar. But it couldn’t touch what mattered most: 40 years of unforgettable memories built around food, music, drink, and community.
One silver lining has been the overwhelming support that Joe and Lisa Riley and the other owners received from friends, patrons, and the entire Carnegie community. One thing became apparent: the Pour House was much more than just a local watering hole – it’s a neighborhood fixture – a place for family and friends to gather and celebrate, a space for live music, and an integral part of Carnegie’s economic heartbeat.
The Rileys and their partners are committed to rebuilding and re-creating this wonderful hub of culture and good times, and we, the Friends of Riley’s Pour House Committee, have volunteered to assist them in this process. While insurance proceeds cover part of the costs of the re-creation of the Pour House, it is only a fraction of the expenses necessary to restore this wonderful spot to its former glory. The purpose of the Committee is to raise funds through the Raise a Glass concert event and other means to defray some of the out-of-pocket costs of bringing this community treasure back to life.
100% of net proceeds will benefit the Pour House Carnegie Reconstruction Fund. We’d love for you to be there!
John E. Graf
Treasurer, Friends of Riley’s Pour House
Committee Members
- John Graf – Priory Hospitality Group
- Steve Wayhart – Brandmill, LLC
- Jim Lamb – Honorary Consul, Republic of Ireland & Executive Director, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
- Sean McCurdy – Employee Travel Specials
- Joe Riley – Riley’s Pour House
- Lisa Riley – Riley’s Pour House
- John Riley
- Jim Riley – Retired
- Jacqueline Phillips, Esquire – Attorney & Part Owner, Riley’s Pour House
