By far the best Irish Bar in Downtown Phoenix - even though I have nothing to compare it too! We had the best lunch, setting a very high bar for the rest of our trip to Spring Training! We found some street parking, after leaving the airport and walked into The Kettle Black Kitchen and Pub. The food was incredible and the service was great - the two best things you can hope for. We LOVED the poutine as our appetizer. It was delicious! Ice cold beer and crispy salad made our lunch even better! read more

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My wife and I went to an event at the science center and wanted a new place to eat for us. Based on the photos on their website we decided to try Kettle Black. Keep in mind this was 6 pm on a Sunday night so probably was the reason there was only one other person in the restaurant. We were a little concerned but we stayed anyway based on the photos. Our waiter was super friendly and took our order right away. My wife wanted the Steak salad and I opted for the Rueben with fries. My wife loved her steak salad, the steak was tender and had great flavor. My Rueben was good, a little dry but still good. The reason for the 4 was my draft beer tasted stale, which I'm guessing their lines are dirty or the keg was old. Also the water tasted like well water. We will definitely give them another try when we are back in the area. Service was great. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Steak Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Small little pub around the corner from the Hyatt Regency hotel. It was great for watching some of the World Cup matches. Food was typical pub style, just okay but nothing special Service was great despite a busy evening. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here on a Tuesday at 5pm and it was PACKED. It's seat yourself so we were able to squeeze in. The fish and chips were great! As were the cod sliders! I would genuinely go back just for the food. Also the prices were pretty great for the area. The portions were perfect too. My only issue is that it was insanely loud. Like can't-hear-the-person-right-next-to-you kind of loud. So we couldn't have any dinner conversation unless we wanted to yell, which we didn't. It's not really something they can change because it's a busy, cramped space. But other than that, it was a good meal! read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Fish & Chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Solid bar overall. Very easy going and laid back. Bartender was very nice and attentive. Music was very good variety. They also have TVs for sports goers. The food was solid as well. Ordered mussel and sliders which were filing. No major notes which is why the 3 stars. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Steamed Mussels - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Guinness, fish and chips, Guinness braised beef tips and a Bavarian pretzel......can't go wrong. Cozy place that feels like an English pub. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So we've been to kettle black a few times as a large work group, we usually sit inside the long table and they're very accommodating. We've tried everything from the fish and chips, to the California club and various sandwiches. I do prefer the crispy, cod, sliders, you can pair it with a cup of soup for a full lunch. Come and try. read more

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Decent pub food. Seat yourself, bar and table seating. Food was good. Ordered the pretzel, Brussel sprouts and soup of the day (creamy chicken vegetable). The soup was really good. Excellent flavors and creamy. Wait staff was attentive and not overbearing. Definitely a classic pub vibe to the place overall. read more

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1st Street Burger (3/5): Decent burger but nothing about it really stood out. Mine also came without the onion ring... Fries were just fine. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - 1st Street Burger (3/5) - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fun environment with obvious regular patrons and good food! The service was very friendly and responsive. read more

Came DT for the women's FF and a show at AZ Financial. Popped in for lunch. Nice beer selection. Service was ok. Turned off when greeting the server, his first comment was "Busy", as if I couldn't read the room. Food was good but too pricey; $19 chicken Sammie. Beers sat at the bar for several minutes before being served. read more

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Madeline was our server on a busy Saturday night. She was friendly and patient. We lucked out with nearby street parking and were seated right away. My husband was eager to try a new IPA, but they were out. Another was suggested, but it wasn't good. I stuck with water -- which was great! It took a while to get silverware after our entrees arrived, which was a bit annoying, but dinner itself was good. I ordered the pork belly sliders, and my husband had the Reuben with fries (to share) and a side salad. I love that they offer Thousand Island - so many places don't! My meal was good, his was excellent. Portions were generous, though the fries were undercooked and a little flimsy - good flavor, though. Dinner came to about $60 after tip. Nice to try something different, but overall, not quite worth the effort. read more

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Came here again Friday night, before the first game of the Dodgers series. Let me start by saying that the only times we've ever been here was before Dbacks games so we expected it and know how busy it gets in here. That wasn't the problem. We had a pretty short wait for a table, but once we got seated we felt like we got ignored: waters but no refills. The Philly cheesesteak fries that I always get, the French fries weren't even cooked; they were all mealy and raw. It was such a disappointment. Because of the amount of time it took to get our food and the fact that we were going to the game we didn't have time for them to make it again. After we ate, the check was handed to us and then it was like everyone left. No one in sight to come back to process the check. Once the girl (a different server) took the check she processed it, gave us the check book with receipt to sign but then didn't return my husbands card so then we had to wait around again. The service we both felt was poor and if the food (usually) wasn't so good we'd probably not come back. My husband, who's been a restaurant GM for 12+ years even commented on all these things being reasons why people don't return to places. Overall it was just a sad, disappointing experience. read more

I was in this past Tuesday and it was packed! Juliana was our server and she was amazing! I could see her running around but she was still super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Made our experience that much better. Great food and great service! read more

The drinks were great the food was even better but the service, the hospitality a 10/10! They definitely take care of their customers As a first timer I give the whole experience a 10/10. I highly recommend read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Turkey Burger & Sweet Chile Glazed Green Beans - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came by from out of town for an early lunch. I'm on vacation, so felt justified trying a flight. About 2 beers on draft were out, but the 4 i selected were very good. My husband and I split a pretzel, which was deliciously scalding hot with a side of very potent Dijon mustard and white cheese sauce. I ordered a full glass of the hazy Spellbinder and was not disappointed. Hubby got the pork belly mac'n cheese, which I had a few bites of. It was pretty good, the cheese had a subtle sweetness from the pork. We sat outside, which I know staff hated, and ended up swapping an outside table to an outside bar stool in the shade. Food was great. Staff was a little slow on things like refilling hubby's iced tea. read more

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The best fish and chips in town are at the Kettle Black, hands down! The evening I walked into the Kettle Black was an evening where the pub bustled with activity. Lively chatter filled the room. Families enjoyed their meals along one wall of the pub, while the bartenders worked their way up and down the length of the bar, serving food and drinks to bar patrons. The place was packed, and spirits were high. Once I had seated myself at the bar, I looked over the menu. The Kettle Black offered a good selection of pub food, and I'd come here for dinner after hearing good things about this place through word of mouth. As bar staff started me off with a glass of water, I ordered the fish and chips and the Bavarian pretzel. My food soon arrived piping hot, and I took a bite of the fish first. My first bite was one of surprise! It's not often that I've had fish and chips seasoned with cracked black pepper, and the black pepper really highlighted the dish for me. The fried fish had satisfying crunch and left lingering notes of salt and pepper on my tongue. The tartar sauce was smooth and bright with pickled zing. I enjoyed the comforting salted starchiness of the fries, and the tartness of the freshly cut coleslaw rounded out the dish nicely. The Bavarian pretzel was another winner. Luxurious and buttery, sprinkled with salt, this pretzel was a pleaser. Whether I paired each bite of pretzel with smooth, soft cheese or sharp, tangy mustard, every mouthful was delicious. Although the dinner rush was in full swing, the bartenders still checked on me during my meal. I really appreciated the attentiveness, and I felt very much at home. My time at the Kettle Black impressed me, and I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm in town. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Bavarian pretzel and fish and chips - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a big group, it was for a conference nearby and despite our large group we were given good food and nice service. I do think the server was a bit pressured as our group was so big but they were able to accommodate us. We had to wait some time for our food but I would say the food options were good and with lots of pub variety. read more

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Grubhub Delivery Review: The food was made promptly and it was delivered earlier than anticipated- which was great! I opted for the Pork Belly Sliders (because it seemed like one of the more popular item per Yelp) and the Citrus Chicken Salad. The pork belly sliders were good (slightly fatty) and I wish there was a little bit more cabbage slaw or freshness to combat the fattiness of the protein- the brioche bun was toasted beautifully. The salad looked amazing but unfortunately, it tasted slightly off and I found a hair in it so I tossed it. Grubhub did say they'll offer a credit. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Hair on the red pepper for my salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Decided to come here last minute before a concert and it did not disappoint. Our party of 3 were seated pretty fast after they cleaned a table. I got the pork belly sliders and they were soooo delicious! My husband got the lamb wrap and also said it was tasty. Our friend got the Caesar salad wrap and he too said it was delicious. We were all very happy and ate every bite! Our server was friendly as well! read more

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Awesome pub!!! If you are going to the game I recommend going to this place beforehand, the food was delicious. We walked right in no wait and grabbed a couple of seats at the bar. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff were extremely nice and helpful as soon as we sat down. It's a traditional club so very laid back atmosphere. We tried the Pork Belly Sliders which were a 10/10 absolutely incredible and we also had the Philly cheesesteak fries also a 10/10. The portions were large and me and my husband did split both. The bartenders made me a delicious espresso martini which was amazing. We will be back! read more

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Love this spot! It has the look and feel of an Irish Pub in Dublin's Temple Bar district! Stopped by here with some friends celebrating a bday and loved this spot. The service was great! And they have non-alcoholic Guinness which is hard to come by. On a scale of 1 - 10, I'd hit it again and again, just for the Dublin vibes! read more

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This was a return visit for me. As before, the food was delicious, the service was top notch, and the ambiance is just what you'd expect from an Irish Pub. It was a great spot to have a meal and a cold drink on a hot day in Phoenix. Can't say enough about the care, courtesy, professionalism, and just plain niceness of our server Tru (sp). Will definitely visit again. Thanks for a great experience! read more

The food did not disappoint. It was well seasoned. The waiter was nice and the atmosphere was cute. read more

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Recommend: Not really. Why? because what they excel at is spirits - I suppose. For food, skip it. It just takes too long. Off the top, this is an incredibly and beautifully designed 'pub', very reminiscent of Europe's pub designs and most noticeably, the dark, rich wooded, built-ins from the bar to the bench seating and surrounding design ambiance is VERY well done for a European decor! We were there on Saturday evening, not more than 50% full and to get a service attendant took around 5-7 minutes and when asked for the on tap beverages, the attendant pointed his pen to a chalked out board about 15 feet away... Couldn't read them so we skipped the spirits... Food was unexpectedly thin on choices, however, extremely overpriced to be honest. We ordered a pretzel, fish and chips and wings. We received those 3 items - 35 minutes later. Wow. 35 minutes later... I hate to say that but even for a pub, for fish and (heavily breaded) chips, a pretzel and wings, SHOULDN'T COST $65.00, especially with no alcoholic drinks... Is this 'Phoenix 2025??' likely, but at the price restaurants are gouging out customers like this, it's a negative trend, sadly, and one I'm not appreciative of. Prices are at an all time high and it's unwelcoming and these are LOCAL products too! But, the most unfortunate thing during our stay was that a party member lost their debit card - in the restaurant and we left, never being able to locate it from when the bill was paid. We even called the next day, and it still wasn't found. This happens, cards can be replaced but it was an icing to the cake if you will... Summary: KUDOS to the interior design, but food pricing, lack of seeing a beverage menu, scant eating choices and lethargic service; It's not on my recommended list unfortunately. The Waiting Attendant was polite, and we left a gracious tip; but if you would prefer a European themed pub; I'd recommend elsewhere. read more

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This pub is a Man City Supporter pub if you are a fan or watch the English Premier League in general. I was waiting for a concert that had the line wrapped around to by this location, so figured it was a sign I needed a pint as the line hadn't moved for a bit. Love that they had strongbow and throughly enjoyed while waiting for the concert line to get moving when doors opened. Great pub atmosphere and I'd return if in the area to try the food, even though I'm a Tottenham fan. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Strongbow - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Hated that I was short on change because this pub was fantastic! I came in for a Philly cheesesteak fries on a night where it seemed that everyone knew about happy hour! I ordered a Guinness tap and was serviced immediately. The vibe and ambiance screamed laid back with friendly customer service. The food came out swiftly and it was honestly the best meal I've had in a long time. I definitely recommend this place! 10/10 ! read more

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The ideal pub! The food was delicious and so were the drinks! The bartenders were very attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed. It was a great vibe for downtown ahead of going to the baseball game. read more

A friendly Irish pub nestled in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, just a short walk from the Orpheum theater. Great happy hour drinks and welcoming staff. Parking is a bit hard to come by, and some meters only let you stay for 15 minutes. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

ABSOLUTELY THE PLACE TO BE!! Amazing service and the workers are super friendly & helpful! Big shout out to Jimmy, the owner, he is the best! definitely give this place a visit if you can read more

Stopped in before a Suns game. Our friends suggested the place so we met them there. It' was at 90% capacity which should be the norm on game nights. The crowd was loud as it appeared were geared up for fun. The service was blah! We ordered and waited. After 30 minutes in our friends started explaining that they never waited this long for an order. Another 15 minutes went by and finally was served. I ordered gyro- fries, simply fries with lamb meat on them. Nothing at the table was complicated. There was no follow up. We finished and I waved down our server and asked for the check. I wouldn't try it again. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food and great service. It's an awesome stop for Guinness and they do an amazing burger! Standard Irish pub ambiance with all the allure, but the food punches well above its weight. read more

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A quaint, cozy pub that wasn't too crazy on a Saturday afternoon (nights may be different). The draft beers were cold, and the noise volume low, which was nice. The biggest takeaway form this place: the food. Fish and chips and the pork Mac and cheese.... Absolutely 10/10 fantastic. I was not expecting to have the best Mac and cheese I've ever had at a pub, but this is seriously next level. The cut of cod was huge and tartar sauce was perfect. I will fight the horrible Phoenix traffic and parking to go here again, no doubt in my mind. Looking forward to trying new items (if I can convince myself to not get the Mac and cheese again) read more

This place was awesome!!! The 2 bartenders Nick and Christian are true people pleasers and made our visit enjoyable, along with great drinks and food! These bartenders were attentive and professional customer service! We came after a concert and really like it here. The whole atmosphere and service was excellent! We look forward to coming back :) Nancy and Mitch Fontaine. read more

We went to lunch at the Ke ttle Black and it was awesome! Special thanks to Daquan for amazing service and helping us out on a busy lunch day! I had the bacon and beet salad with chicken and it was delicious! All the salads and burgers looked especially appealing! The cool and welcoming interior was very enjoyable on this 110 degrees day! We had a great time!!! I highly recommend the kettle black for lunch or dinner! read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Bacon & Beet Salad with chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but it's in downtown Phoenix. Since hubby & I were both off work today, we took the opportunity. We had dinner here tonight. We left earlier than usual for dinner since it's 40 minutes away for us. There is only street parking, but we were able to find a spot not too far away. We did have to feed the meter though. The place is smaller than I thought it would be. It looks like an Irish pub. The lights are low. The booths have tall backs, and provide good privacy. We arrived at 4:48. It was seat yourself. We found a booth easily. It took a little while for our server to come over. She said she would bring us waters & took our drink order. We ordered a beer & Titos & cranberry juice. There were several things we wanted to try. We ordered the pretzel & crab cakes. I had them put the wasabi Mayo & red peppers on the side since I don't like them. The pretzel was really good. It was soft. The cheese was excellent! I could have eaten it with a spoon it was so good. The crab cakes were good. They weren't filled with filler. They are a little small for the price In my opinion. Hubby ordered the Ruben sandwich and fries. I ordered the fish sliders and fries. Fries are not included even with the sandwiches. Hubby liked the Ruben. He said it was good, but could have had more sauerkraut & dressing. They were not skimpy on the meat. The fish sliders were good. They do not come with cheese. I had seen the pictures in the reviews & thought they came with cheese. I asked for regular tauter sauce because I don't like spicy. Our server forgot the malt vinegar, but I just did without it. We also had to ask for water refills twice before she remembered. In her defense there was only 2 servers. They need another because she was doing the best she could with all the tables she had. All in all, we liked it. I'm not sure how often we will return since it takes us 40 minutes to get there, but it's not off the table. I would like to try their Mac n cheese. read more

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Christian & Henry are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I've never been to Phoenix before today & these 2 made me feel right at home. But even better! I love going to new cities because I love checking out new bars & meeting new people. 12/10 recommend this bar to everyone!! read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped here prior to a concert at Symphony Hall. The table orders included: Bavarian pretzel - large and delicious. The beer cheese isn't my favorite The grilled chicken salad was very good. Fish and chips delicious Kids ordered the chicken sandwich but the chicken was too tough to even eat. read more

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Decent Irish pub, OK beer selection, the buffalo chicken fries were quite good with a nice spicy buffalo sauce and chunks of blue cheese and a good amount of chicken chunks. read more

Stopped in here for lunch on a weekday with a coworker... There were 2 servers working the dining room and service was very slow... seemed like it took forever for us to be greeted and then each step of the way it took a long time for food, etc. The items we ordered were really good though. Their pretzel is soft and tasty. Their chicken club sandwich was great and the cole slaw that came with it was nice too. The venue resembles a dive, all the way to the restrooms. Overall, it was ok... not that special. read more

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub - Chicken Club Sandwich with Side of Cole Slaw - Gastropubs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona