My husband and I were looking for ramen on our way to our parked car, however, we ended up going to Kells because the hankering of a Guinness was greater than ramen in that instance of time. We ordered the Irish chowder, and corned beef and cabbage with mash potatoes, and a glass of Guinness beer. The chowder tasted like any chowder I had before but this came with soda bread, and the bread was really good. The corned beef dish was also delicious. Lots of flavor to it and certainly not salty. The cabbage (carrots and string beans) paired well with the mash and the beef. Service was quick and non- bothersome. Our waiter came to check in when they needed to and not when we were about to stuff food in our mouth which happens far too often than I would like to share. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for the establishment itself, it is quite dark, which all align with what pubs would be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interesting to say though that the walls were adorned with art and the right pillar where we sat had a frame of what looked to be a collection of irish stamps. It was pretty neat to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We stopped in at Kells for a libation and to watch a bit of the world cup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's about as pubby a pub as you can get.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cool place that I'd highly recommend!! read more

This place is tucked away in an alley next to a tea shop. The service was super friendly and fast. We did not have to wait for a table since we picked one of the barrel tables and just had a couple of beers. My boyfriend had their stout which was a great alternative to Guinness. It was pretty smooth and not too overbearing like some dark beers tend to be. I ordered their seasoned which was pumpkin. It was surprisingly good! I was completely ready to not like it but was successfully proven wrong. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We spent some time sipping on our beer, people watching, and talking, and there was not a single time we felt rushed to leave or pressured to order more which I personally appreciate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt we very welcoming and cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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It was ok. In searching for a restaurant for dinner for 5 people, it wasn't exactly easy to find a reservation somewhere near Pike Place. So we wound up here. When we walked in, we were told to just find a seat. Another staffer later came up to us and told us the table we chose was reserved. I then mentioned we had a reservation (since we hadn't been asked). And oh, that table was indeed for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But the table was right by the kitchen door. After another group left, we were able to move over to another table that didn't feel like we were in the way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Note that the music is loud. It was difficult to hear each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the lighting is very dim. Sadly, I have now, apparently, reached the age where I need to use my phone light to read a menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and vibe is basically what you would expect from a rundown Irish pub. Soccer games on the TVs, mostly Irish music, various pics and items of an Irish-theme. Kinda all wooden and creaky.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now, to be fair, it seemed like there was primarily one server who was also the bartender, and then a couple of runners. So she was incredibly busy. The menu was plentiful. Lots of choices for everyone and everyone was able to find something to their liking. The food was ok. Not great, but not bad either. Wouldn't seek this spot out for the food. But we all ate what we ordered and didn't complain. The drinks options were decent. We all found a beer to enjoy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio seemed like the nicer area to be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all, it was a-ok. read more

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Obviously a classic place to get a guiness however they charge $10 a guiness and a mandatory $2 added gratuity. Use caution!!!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good ol Irish bar!! Fun spot, decently big and mix of tables and places to sit/drink/eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Every time I have been there has been live music, sports games on and lots of people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders have always been very friendly and quick! You can order food as well as drinks. We got the halibut, house salad and burger - all of it was definitely a little plain/on the smaller side for portions but does the job for dinner and it is more of a pub. The location is in an alley downtown, so if you are driving, parking can be tricky. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, fun vibes for a bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - House salad, halibut, burger - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What you would expect in an Irish bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't have any food here but there is a really nice dark beer selection as expected. The staff were there quick and nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a lot of seating inside especially in the other room with a giant tv.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here to watch a World Cup game. Excellent experience--lots of televisions, enthusiastic multi-aged crowd, great service. Only gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because the pub food is totally fine and gets the job done but is not in itself a destination. read more

I needed a Smithwick's. I frequently went to Kell's, but that was a long time ago. At Kell's today you can get a Guinness and beer they brew themselves. Bartender recommended - no, suggested - a red ale similar to Smithwick's. It is not Smithwick's. I don't really remember the food, and I suspect that's a good thing. I asked the waiter if the corned beef and cabbage was good. He said, "We are an Irish bar." When gently pressed, he added, "A lot of people order it." The staff doesn't seem to think there's much to recommend at Kell's these days and I'm inclined to agree. [[HIGHLIGHT]]3 stars for some good memories, they still put on live music, and the fact that while nothing was great, nothing was terrible either.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Holy shit! I love this place! $20 for roast beef special. Hell yeah! Count me in. So worth the money I paid! read more

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This was a tough one to review. The food was SPECTACULAR but the service was SOOOO HORRIBLE!! We sat at our table and watched the server (tall guy with dark hair, beard, and suspenders) go to 3 tables around us and literally skip our table. I don't even know why....but after 15mins of waiting I finally went up to the bar and asked the bartender if we could order. She was so very sweet and came right to our table and took our order. I really wish she had remained our server because after that we had to continue to get our own utensils and napkins, plus basically wave frantically to get the server's attention as he continued to keep his back to our table. The atmosphere was wonderful and very Irish Pub-like. We appreciated the Irish music playing and watched the Seattle Rugby game which was quite enjoyable. There was an Irish band that started setting up as we were leaving and they sounded grand. I wish we could have stayed but we're exhausted from a long day. Now for the food (and I wish I could have tipped the kitchen and not our server)....it was PHENOMENAL! We had the Jameson whiskey wings which were super meaty and had a great tangy flavor. The sausage roll was full of so much flavor and brought us right back to Ireland!! Then we had the Irish pizza and were surprised at the amount of flavor as well as the big chunks of tasty corned beef. BRAVO to the chefs who are making such fantastic food! We were only visiting Seattle due to a cruise and may not be back for a while. But I would love to give Kells Pub a second chance to experience better service to match the food and ambience. read more

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Sat at the bar for some beer. We had heard this place was "super" haunted as the bar was built into the back of a mortuary. We talked to the two bartenders and one said he'd seen some things and the other said she'd never seen anything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beer was alright, the vibes were that of a regular bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What I thought was so weird was how trusting the bartenders were with the cash near and at the register. Register left open while taking a phone call, cash left next to the register with no bartender in sight. Please be more careful, people are crazy. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great classic pub, It feels like you're walking into your grandmas house![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With great comfort food and Guinness on tap, what more could you ask for? I've always had great service here as well and [[HIGHLIGHT]]as far as the customers go it seems to be a good mix of regulars and tourists![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My husband and I stopped by Kells Irish Pub and shared the shepherd's pie, it was super tasty and delicious. Service was friendly, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place wasn't crowded on a Saturday afternoon[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the Irish decor gave it a cozy vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a nice spot for some good Irish food. read more

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Just stopped by for a nighcap and to listen to some music. Friendly patrons, attentive servers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Real Irish Bar feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Inside - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wasn't expecting much but this came to be one of our favorite meals on the trip. We had the crab dip, salmon entree and halibut entree. Both entrees were served with veggies and potatoes at $30ish dollars a pop, which is pretty average for the area. Finished with a brownie but would probably skip next time. Service was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great local Irish bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere, great food, good drinks, and a fun time overall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is impeccable they always have great recommendations if you don't know what you want. read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Fun times with tasty food - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Well, to their credit, Kells serves a great Corned Beef sandwich and fries - for $19.00. Add a mixed drink ($16) and a house white wine ($12) - both served in short 6 oz plastic cups which arrive sometime after the sandwich. Slow bar, fast kitchen. Table service? Let's just say...don't expect a water glass refill. The big surprise? The bill comes with an unexpected and automatic 20% gratuity - on top of which their machine pushes for an additional tip. The words dishonest, greedy, cheap and sleazy come to mind. The sandwich is almost good enough to ignore/tolerate everything else. But why bother? For $28, one can buy a better bottle of wine AND a better bottle of liquor. And for less than the mandatory gratuity at Kells, one can cook and put together an equally good corned beef sandwich at home. Goodbye Kells. We wish you well. read more

super quick service, friendly staff. Stopped in here for cocktails before dinner. Grabbed a couple of beers, of course a Guinness but also a Kells IPA (delicious). Saw oysters on the menu and ordered a half dozen. Small, sweet, salty fabulous! Sorry we have dinner reservations or we would be ordering here [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like a typical British pub been to a few).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great crowd so the word must be out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give them a try read more

This place popped up on my radar when looking up happy hours in the area around Pikes Market. We also stumbled on walking through Post Alley. Cute little Irish pub and a typically Irish pub menu. We had a few cocktails and tried the Jameson whiskey wings. They had a great flavor and were cooked well, just wish they had a little more sauce. Also got a cup of clam chowder. It tasted good but was a bit watery and heavy on the celery root. Nice and warm though for a cool rainy day. We watched some college football and enjoyed our drinks before we had to head back to the airport. The service was quick and the place was about half full so it had a good vibe and wasn't overly crowded especially for a Saturday afternoon. read more

Who doesn't like an Irish Pub? I like to visit an Irish pub anytime I travel and have the option. I went to Kells and had an old fashioned which was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was nice weather so we opted to eat outside. Not a bad decision, but in retrospect, we should've eaten inside. The outside area is adjacent to a lot of foot traffic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu has a decent selection of Irish dishes. My buddy wanted to try the calamari, so we ordered it. I don't like to be negative, but I was expecting the guy in the yellow rain suit (yes, the Gorton Fisherman) to come out and asked how we liked it. Better seafood at Long John Silver. Don't let the appetizer review steer you away, the main dish was good. I had to try the Shepherd's Pie and I'm glad I did! It was a little small as portions go, but it was freshly made and delicious! Worth a visit! read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Outside seating area - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It took over 10 minutes for the waitress to come by the table. Strike One. I ordered Clam Chowder to start with and Corn beef and cabbage. They both came at the same time. Strike two. The clam chowder was good. The corn beef and cabbage was cold, the corn beef was slightly warm but the potatoes, cabbage and carrots were cold. I do not mean room temperature, I mean cold. Strike three. The waitress was nowhere to be seen so I just at it. First bite of the vegetables and I notice there is no seasoning, just bland potatoes and bland undercooked carrots and cabbage. I highly discourage anyone eating at this place. If you are just coming in for drinks and not so good service. I say try it at your own risk. read more

I have loved Kell's and been going there since 1988. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was better 3/17/26 than the year before. The bartenders in the actual bar were really good! The food is always good. BUT, when I arrived at 11 am on St Patty's Day, I found out no cover was being charged. They didn't say this right away and gladly accepted my prepaid cover without giving me a wristband band. Also, I was told, "The t-shirt aren't out yet." When I saw the owner go into the back of the bar to get medium and large T's, saying "but we are out of smalls, " I went to the door to get a t-shirt. Again I was turned away after the T's didn't show up after a wait. I was sitting near the entrance at the time, so I continued to watch. Some folks gut T's. My third try was asking the owner about the T's. He said he only "had black smalls." Great. He started up stairs as I said I'd wait. He said he would come find me in the restaurant. Ok. We ate lunch and waited awhile in the restaurant. He never came to find me. I kept an eye out and eventually gave up. We were there all afternoon and early evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not crowded until about 5:30 pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time, I won't be buying a ticket early because they may not have cover on a weekday. Also if you run out of t-shirts, just say that instead of playing games. Not impressed, as some folks were getting the T's. read more

Crowded for a Sunday night, but we found seats quickly and our server was fast to our table. Ordered the Kells Red Ale and their Stout which tasted just like a Guinness, good stuff! Main dishes were pan seared salmon and bangers and mash. Happy to say both were very tasty and nice serving size. Sunday night had live Irish music and the crowd was lively! Good times on a Sunday night. read more

A proper fish and chip, the Guinness was poured well, and the service was fantastic. Live music as well! read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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At the end of the day, Kells will do fine however I review it. Kells is an institution. (Literally where my sister and her husband met in 2012..) That being said, I'm glad that I am always happy with my experience when I do go. The servers are pretty prompt and kind, the food is ok, and the drink selection is actually great! I tried the salmon and lamb stew and they were both really great! Fun fact: kells is allegedly very haunted. Used to be a morgue I think? read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Lamb stew - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had great service the lamb stew and the shepherds pie was good other people in our party had to fish and chips. Wouldn't recommend it. I was a little confused they charge a kitchen fee. It's only 2%. I don't understand what it's for. read more

I wanted to go here after a ghost tour that discussed the hauntings at this restaurant. But I got more than just a haunting experience, I got some of the best Mac and cheese I've ever had. The setting is gorgeous and my husband enjoyed his food as well! Highly recommend! read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Mac and cheese - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great Irish restaurant and bar located at Pike Place Market in the Alley. The space is large and plenty of seating even for groups. To start, the service was perfect and everything came out in a reasonable time. The food was fantastic as well as the drinks. My favorite was the Irish Benedict that had tender corned beef topped with poached eggs and a side of crispy potatoes. Also, the Irish breakfast was delicious with a flavorful banger. The drinks were expertly crafted and had a great taste. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. This time was brunch but there are a lot more items I want to try soon. read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Irish Old Fashioned - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wanted to eat at the Pink Door across the way but I never made a reservation and the wait was 2 hours long so we decided to sit outside in the beautiful Seattle air on Kelly's Restuarant Patio. The sign that read farm to table caught my attention. Service was quick, clam chowder soup rated number 2 on all we tried in Seattle, house salad was large and farm fresh, so delicious. We shared the corned beef and cabbage too which was very yummy. I forgot to take pictures but the people next to us had the fried chicken which looked awesome! read more

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Stopped in here for a bite after enjoying a nearby wine bar. The food was good, pretty much your standard hole in the wall Irish pub. The service was good though a little on the rude side and not the most attentive I've ever had. The bar does have a cool vibe that is a solid choice for group outings, but isn't necessarily a go to spot if you're in the downtown area. Overall, I enjoyed the crabcakes and the burgers, but they're not necessarily anything I couldn't find elsewhere at a similar or slightly better price point. read more

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Came here for a pre-game meetup on New Year's before the Seahawks game also the following day. Kells is pretty large, and my party was in the back room which held two bars (only one in use), a large projector screen (showing whatever game is on) and a small stage for a performer to use. The back area was spacious with plenty of tables and counter seating as well as standing tables. This particular visit had a problem and that is it was PACKED. Between our meetup featuring over 20 people and it being New Year's Eve AND there was another Post Alley meetup unrelated to ours going on it was pretty darn busy in here and only got Moreso as the night went on with people all dressed up piling in. By about 10 we decided it was time to pack up. As a result of this, the bar was slammed. If you wanted a drink, you'd be waiting in line a good 10 minutes or more. There were only 2 bartenders and I think food service just stopped as the guy (who now was pouring drinks) couldn't bring out food. Even the boss had to jump in and help clear tables. At least I think he was the boss. He had sport jacket on. I only had a few beers. It was loud and getting cocktails just seemed like a bad idea as I could tell the bartenders were getting slammed and frustrated. That all said I'm sure this is a cool pub and would like to try their Irish Mac & cheese, but maybe on a night that isn't New Years. read more

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Cool location in Post Alley. Friendly service. Nice decor. Good Guinness on draught. Decent food. And a ghost in a mirror!

Super disappointed. Not 100% sure they have even met an Irish person??? Server seemed very irritated that we interrupted his day with one other table. Got frustrated when I asked about drinks (ya know the Dr Pepper? No, coke? No Pepsi etc conversation) because there was no non alcoholic drinks listed. I said ask them (there were 4 of us ordering but 3 adults) he just walked away. Finally came back over. Ordered. Drinks and food at once. Specifically asked if the fish and chips was breaded or beer batter. He said beer batter. We ordered: 2 cocktails ($16 each - will come back into play), lemonade, crab dip, soda bread, fries for the non adult, grilled salmon, fish & chips, braised short ribs. Crab dip was spicy (for me but I'm a baby) but it was good but minimal crab - for a crab dip you would expect crab to feature heavily. The soda bread was good. The cocktails came in whisky glasses - and were mostly ice - one was good one was not. But again mostly ice. The fries - the 3yr old enjoyed them. Food came - fish and chips was breaded and about 4mm thick. I said that's breaded touched it - it was, told the rest of the party to tell them I don't want it when they come and do the "3 min check". I then took 3yr old AND my service dog to the bathroom - so wrangling a 3yr old onto the toilet while a service dog looks after me; then I made it to the bathroom with a 3yr old and a service dog entertaining me in the stall; managed to wash hands 4 times under 2 taps; dried hands twice did a little run around the bathroom; washed hands again; corralled 3yr old out and back to the table. They hadn't done a "check in". Salmon was so far past cooked - they did try to eat it and it was just not fresh and not good. The fish was breaded / the 3yr old tried it and it was super dry. The braised ribs were so dry and tough - a knife was needed and they needed water to eat. Small bite of ribs, fish, 1/4 salmon. Waiter came back asked how it was. Told him honestly terrible - explained the issues. He said "no that's batter - I said no it's not it's breaded - see the little bits that's breading". He said (about the ribs) "they are cooked"... yes they are but they are over cooked; braised short ribs shouldn't be hard and dry. He said "so what do you want me to do about it?". I said "well you can take these we won't eat them. I'm happy to pay for these - indicating the appetizers and drinks". He said "uhh...." And took the meals and went to speak to someone? He came back and said "that's $77". So for two drinks small fries and crab dip. Absolutely do not recommend. Very unfriendly. Menu is not Irish. Food is bad. Just don't. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty basic pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a leak at the back right table, and my friend got dripped on so we had to move.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The hummus was just okay, but my drink was strong. If you're coming for drinks, it works. For food, there are definitely better options. read more

I love this place! The food / prices are amazing and they have an incredible happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio is nice and busy, this is the perfect place to pop in for a beer and snack while walking around the market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was out quick and the service was also very good!! We will definitely be returning soon. read more

Needed Irish pub in which to watch the Irish play Georgia. 1/2/25. Food was authentically Irish. Irish whiskey flowed like a river. They even had cool merch. Service was attentive and beat us to a refill. Kell's is now my go-to pub in Seattle when we come back. read more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar - Wife, shepherds pie, onion rings, corn beef puff, cheesecake. - Irish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great place for a relaxed dinner with friends or colleagues. Nothing fancy - but it was perfect. We sat at the bar and the service was great and friendly. Ordered the short ribs and salmon - both excellent. You could totally go here just for drinks or drink and food. Rumor has that it's haunted as it used to be an old mortuary. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d463479-r980325069-Kells_Irish_Restaurant_Bar-Seattle_Washington.html# read more

Nice that they have live music and Guiness...but really what Irish bar doesn't Very understaffed and you 'll notice it...took 20 minutes to get the bartender/server's attention and that was me going to the bar... Decided against eating because of that so really can't review the food... read more

Had a really fun time here with a large group of friends. The service was friendly and quick and we had some light snacks throughout the night all of them good pub food. It was a touch loud so be prepared for that although it may depend on the groups. read more