I think we always get the same things!! Everything was tasty and it was nice to know there is a…read moreplace to get proper fish and chips! We played card games, and enjoyed our time listening to Irish music and laughter and smiles throughout the place! Though we have not been in for a while we were glad to be greeted by a sweet waitress who treated us with a beautiful smile and upbeat attitude! It was great to see Shawn Jr. after a couple years of us not being around much, he remembered us and made us feel like dear friends! We were grateful to see him and his family! So fun to have little voices and laughter in a pub in the U.S. felt so much like home! Highly recommend Shawn O'Donnell's no matter which location you choose!

Good flavor & good price - I don't think I've tried enough to love or hate…read more Update: The garlic chicken & tom kah are both incredible

This was our first time here and our server was great. She was very friendly and gave us great…read morerecommendations. We got the boxty cakes, dubliner toastie, and fish and chips! Everything was delicious. Fries were nice and crispy and the fish was nicely battered. The tater sauce was also very unique and delicious. Definitely will come back in the future.

I went here with a fairly large group today for lunch and it was good. They accommodated us (12)…read moreimmediately and sat us together. Their menu is varied and everyone was happy with their meal. I had a Reuben with fries and it was good. The tossed marble rye wasn't soggy and it had plenty of corned beef and sauerkraut. I got a bread pudding with rum sauce to go for dessert this evening Couple people ordered the Bangers & Mash. One lady is English and said it was perfect. The service was great as well. .

I have been here before multiple times for drinks and finger foods but I haven't had anything off…read moreof their "Irish Traditionals" until today! And wow! I was totally surprised and blown away by both Shepard s pie and Chicken pot pie. It's a must try. The prices were not bad at all for the amount of food you get. I ordered the pint size but for just 2 bucks more, you can get "Imperial" and I would it's about 25% more food. This place is full of random memorabilia and antique items. I love how they decorated the place and it's quite huge too. Great for groups for sure. Our server was very good and knowledgeable as well. Make sure to come hungry and order from the "Irish Traditionals" menu.

Lunch special $14.99. We got the Guinness beef stew and chicken pot pie. Both were decent portions…read moreand tasty. It's a nice restaurant where the noise level is not too bad - place was maybe 2/3rds full. Service was quick and friendly. Parking is a bit challenging - we parked a couple of blocks away but not a bad place to hang out for lunch.

I really love this local spot! They have an excellent Belgian beer that I can't find anywhere else…read more Their shepherd's pie is absolutely delicious as well. Highly recommended!

Classic Irish pub. There was a good amount of seating inside, and outside. The server was friendly…read more The food was decent - we got the Ruben, house salad with chicken and the burger. The drinks were good - full bar - so got an aperol, sipping tequila and beer. Overall, decent - average experience.

Was taken there by friends Very live atmosphere , nice…read moredrinks Really liked the vibe Recommend it for days when they have planned shows

The new owners have destroyed this magnificent bar. On multiple occasions, myself and friends have…read moreexperienced rude behavior, especially to the female customers. The staff used to be the main reason a lot of us came to Murphy's. Hard working, congenial people who loved being there. Most of the good staff have either quit or have been fired. These owners appear to be new to the bar ownership game. They will need to rethink how they operate or they'll be bankrupt in a year. So sad.

My husband and I were looking for ramen on our way to our parked car, however, we ended up going to…read moreKells 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. As for the establishment itself, it is quite dark, which all align with what pubs would be. 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.

I needed a Smithwick's. I frequently went to Kell's, but that was a long time ago. At Kell's…read moretoday 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. 3 stars for some good memories, they still put on live music, and the fact that while nothing was great, nothing was terrible either.

Have been here on more than one occasion for work lunch. Charming dark wood interior. Friendly…read morestaff. Good food. Nothing whatsoever to deter anyone from visiting. A fun tucked away experience in downtown Seattle. Recommend.

Second pub we visited for St. Paddy's last night, there was a $10 entrance fee which I didn't mind…read moresince they had a live performance. The venue inside was very quaint and felt like how an Irish Pub should be. The live artists they had were great and very talented. Had the whole room filled with excitement, dancing, and laughter, all that I was looking for in this holiday. Entertainment aside though, the bartending section wasn't the best. Similar experience to what some Yelpers have mentioned, the service wasn't too friendly. I understand it was a busy and stressful night for the two men working, and ordering was a little disorganised. Tried ordering Irish Coffees, but the bartender said "no coffees" and they moved on to the next customer. I'm sorry, I know you had to tend to the next people, but you didn't even give us a chance to tell you what we alternatively wanted instead. That was rude. And then they ignored my group for ten minutes until we were finally able to grab their attention again. We ended up ordering a Guinness for everyone, and paid the tab right away. The bartenders then took the tab back, and took care of the other customers. We saw them pour our Guinness, but then left it sitting back there for quite a bit. We were just straight staring at it, wondering if we were going to be handed it? It wasn't until we spoke up that they gave our drinks to us. It was served in plastic cups which isn't a big issue, but I liked the glass cups better from the previous bar we went to. After that we brought our drinks over to whichever table was open in the side room. Not the cleanest pub as the only table we were able to get was filled with many empty cups and cans piled in the middle of the table. Again, I understand it was a busy night, but there could have been at least one staff member going around the place making sure things get cleaned up. It was also quite warm in the main room, but luckily the side room had a window opened for cool air. To be completely honest though, if it wasn't for the live music and environment - Owl'n Thistle would've earned my first ever one star review. Maybe on a normal night I would want to give this place another chance due to the holiday circumstances, but other reviews on a normal day seems to describe a similar disappointing experience.

Dive pub. Lots of smoking outside. Just ordered at the bar. But good crowd and the food was…read moreawesome. Had Fantastic roast beef sandwiches and the fries were awesome

For being midday, the bathroom was gross at best. (Floors were sticky, no TP, etc.) Only one…read morebartender, which was fine. I hope they outsource their cleaning or at least have a second staff member come in before the day really picks up. But, seriously, it should be clean and ready for business first thing. I digress, didn't order food. Drinks were fine and the bartender was on top of it. No complaints about the service. EDIT: I came in 6Mar and rang out at 1:17pm; St Patrick's Day weekend was 13-15Mar.

We dropped into Macleod's for a bite before a show at The Tractor Tavern, and it ended up being the…read moreperfect choice for a pre-concert meal. There are a variety of seating options from open bar, large tables, quant upstairs, and booths with tall backs. The walls are filled with a myriad of Scottish memorabilia that give you something to talk about wherever you look. The kitchen doesn't skimp here--the portions were very generous, and everything was delicious. Salmon Sandwich, fresh and flavorful. Cod Fish & Chips, perfectly crispy and classic. Shepherd's Pie, hearty, savory, and exactly what you want from a pub. We ventured into the specialty cocktail menu and weren't disappointed. Both the Sea Legs and the Island Flight Special were well-balanced and a great start to the night.

Perfect Sunday Find - Crispy Halibut & Unexpectedly Amazing Mashed Peas!…read moreWe stopped by on a sunny Sunday while out for a walk, just planning to grab a drink--but ended up having one of the best fish & chips I've had in a while. The halibut was perfectly fried: crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. The fries were a bit on the softer side, but still flavorful. Surprisingly, the star of the dish for me was the mashed peas--bright, creamy, and elevated by a touch of lemon that brought everything to life. We paired the meal with a dry cider, which went beautifully with the fish. Such a spontaneous and satisfying find. I'd definitely come back--especially for those peas!

We finally got the chance to check this place out for St. Patrick's Day, and it did not disappoint…read more The food could have been better than I hoped, but the drinks and vibes were most definitely here. Love the dark cherry wood throughout and the amazing service. FYI, they also have a few arcade games in the back. We ordered: Pot Pie - This was a bit strange because the Pie is topped with a flaky puff pastry instead of it being a pie we're accustomed to where the pie filling sits within the breaded/puff pastry. The inside was alright, but the pastry part was delicious! Shepherd's Pie - this was super light and didn't have much flavor, it more like a snack than a meal. Unlike a traditional shepherd's Pie, it wasn't topped with mashed potatoes, and there was hardly any meat inside. Maybe they forgot to top mine with potatoes? Even the menu describes this dish as having a mashed potato topping. :( Bangers & Mash - This was the best dish that we ordered. Savory and filling enough, as compared to the others. The burger sausages were delicious! Snakebites - Special St. Patty's drink special - Guinness and Cider a bunch of Guinness drafts They had a live band singing traditional Irish songs plus a few contemporary songs all night, and the pub hosted the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band, who also played throughout the evening and night. Ngl, the first time the Bagpipe band walked through the pub, everyone was hyped, and some got emotional. Such a fun night! I highly recommend catching their live bands. I'm curious how often they host bands, but it's worth visiting.

The service was really nice, the pinball and other bar games were cool, the food was extremely…read moremediocre. Definitely overpriced burgers that could've had more flavor and maybe not an entire raw onion. Fries were okay, could've been more salted. All an all an okay place with okay food, but barely