Happy Hour prices were good. Bartender was super friendly. Very local vibe, which is cool. Fish and…read morechips were average but cocktails were good.

Cute local Irish bar. This is the perfect kind of place to just stumble upon. Lots of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. You could just tell that this is where the neighborhood gathers. Bartender was super nice and speedy. Very friendly and accommodating our requests. Decent drink selection. Order the fish and chips and burger. Burger was excellent, just eat it quickly the bottom bun gets soggy fast. Fish and chips were okay, the starter sauce needed sone kind of citrus. The fries were perfection. Will be back.

I don't generally give 5-star reviews, but Kells is a Portland treasure. I've never had a bad meal…read morethere. From fish and chips to sausage rolls to Irish stew, it's a rustic Irish Pub that does itself proud every day. Speaking of the fish and chips: They are to die for. The batter is crisp, and the fish is light and tender. The tartar sauce is not cloyingly sweet, and compliments the fish nicely. The fries are delicious as well, and they stay crisp through the meal. in the past, I have had the Reuben, the Sausage roll, and the Irish Stew among others. I recommend them all. Stop by, you will enjoy the rustic atmosphere and the excellent service. Be sure to ask them why there are dollar on the ceiling.

I always want to like it more than I do. I always want to come in, look at the lovely downtown pub…read more(I don't bother with 21st Street), and say "you know what, it's about on par with anything I've seen in Boston, Hoboken, New York, Philly, Baltimore, or Chicago." I want to say it's on par with the better Northwest offerings like the Irish Heather in Vancouver, The Irish Times in Victoria, or Murphy's in Seattle. But I can't. Because every time I'm here I'm just reminded of all the things it isn't. The menu looks somewhat right on paper, but it's little things like the spice and bake on the sausage rolls, the fact that they won't give you curry and chips without ordering the whole chicken entree ordeal, the somewhat dry and mealy burger. Then there are the drinks: There's a Guinness on, but the Magners is in the bottle. And then there's the whole brewpub element that was introduced a few years ago that baffles me. There are so many breweries in town, and so many quality Irish breweries, that I have no idea why you'd brew a middling beer lineup of your own AND make an Irish stout and red, of all things. But the most disappointing part of The Kells is that it's all the worst parts of the pubs in cities I just mentioned without containing any of their finer points. Stripped of history, taplist, menu, and other comforts, it's just a place where suburbanites come into the city, get loud for a few hours, pay their few quid, and leave without doing much else in the area. Compared to the Leaky Roof, T.C. O'Leary's or the city's English pubs like the Rose and Thistle or Moon and Sixpence, The Kells seems detatched and at arm's length from anything. that might resemble a community. I've heard they've done (double-decker English) buses to Timbers and Thorns matches, and I hear they're basically propping up the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities, but there's something artificial to it. It's a shame. I know the founders came from Belfast and I know the family is still very much involved, but although the staff is always pleasant when I come in, there's very little about the place that makes me want to return. It doesn't repel me, but a pub should draw me in more than this one does.

Beautiful spot with equally delicious food!…read more I had a very sudden craving for an Irish breakfast and they were among the first results when I googled "closest Irish breakfast to me". The group I was with shared plates off the brunch menu so we could try a variety. My favorites were the Irish breakfast, sausage roll, and the Shepard's pie. The food was simple which highlighted the natural flavors of everything, especially the mushrooms and the different ways the sausage was utilized throughout the meal. All the flavors complimented each other very well. GOOD BREAD!

Came in around 10pm on a Friday and was surprised to find it very quiet with only a few other…read moreparties. That was perfect for us as we were just looking for a beer and a snack, where almost everything is closed by 10pm. They brew their own beers, but they do carry Guinness. That hit the spot and their Irish lager was great as well. The pleasant surprise was the curry fries - plenty of sauce and chicken on crisp fries. I would get it again for sure.

Irish Pub with friendly service, lots of seating and TV for watching sports. Good happy hour prices…read moreand skilled pouring. I'd definitely recommend swinging in here for drinks.

Had the blue cheese burger with onion rings. The burger was good but meat needed more seasoning…read more The clam chowder was more like a potato soup with a few clams. Runny, not thick and also lacked any seasoning to put it over the top. Very friendly service and an old-time sports bar feel to it. Patio dining is nice. Not sure I'd come back though. $18 burgers is quite pricey for what it was.

We had been in for Espresso Martini month, which was our first time in the place. Bartenders were…read moreengaging and cocktails were good. We stopped in last night for a night cap and had the Irish coffee. We both enjoyed ours. The menu is large but we did not have anything to eat. Sitting at the bar is our preferred spot, booths look good and plenty of tables in the bar area.

Craving spice bag. Paddy's is supposed to have the only one in Portland. Bartender wasn't sure if…read morethey were serving it. Got it done. Good service. Cool spot. Spice bag unfortunately did not fully live up to the name. Was not seasoned. Curry sauce was delicious. Good chicken.

This is a cute little Irish Pub right on Highway 30 in St. Helens. It's a little hard to spot, but…read moreit's in the little strip mall right next to the Texaco station. Inside is nice and clean with a cozy bar and 3 flat screen TVs. For entertainment there is a virtual jukebox as well as a Bose Bluetooth speaker where you can connect your phone and play your own playlist! They also have free wi-fi and a charging station. The tables all have decks of cards and there are other games, like Cornhole, available. There is Keno and Platinum Series Video Poker. Now, about the food! yum! I got the corned beef and cabbage and you get a HUGE plate of food. Everything is cooked fresh on-site and it shows! Corned beef was really good and the veggies were cooked just right. Much better than having to make it at home! They have a well-stocked bar and Guinness on tap. Prices are very reasonable. Bathrooms are large and clean. Everything is wheelchair accessible. Let's support this local business in St Helens!

Awesome food. Small menu but everything was so tasty.... They sell out of the corned beef but if…read moreyou can catch it it's amazing with enough food to share for only $9 dollars! The pub has an Irish theme and has cards to use and video lottery.

Second visit, first since their soft opening. We really enjoy the ambiance, and service is…read morefriendly. They've upped their Reuben game since our first visit, the sandwich was spot on. Curious about their Guinness situation, I thought it was on tap, last night they were pouring directly from 16 oz. cans into glasses. We'll definitely be back, this time we won't let several months go by!

Love the service, ambience and beverages! The 'toasties' are delicious as well! Definitely one of…read moremy favorite bars in downtown Vancouver.

It's what you expect from an Irish pub. The Irish pubs in…read morethe UK have good bar food. I am glad that this location is doing that as well. I am missing a few stable (like Shepard pie) but they at least have fish and chips. That said we had the outstanding beyond teriyaki bites and the vegetarian chili. Also the cheese curds and the Hawaiian burger. The veggie bites have been so good great idea - it comes with a horseradish dip and combined this is a big delicious thing The cheese curds are perfectly fried. The chili has a bit of a kick but not too hot. And the burger was so juicy with the right amount of pineapple - sometimes the slices are too thick but this was perfect. The burger come with (not housemade) chips but I upgraded them to fries. When they came I was impressed cause the fries looked so delicious- they had been good but unfortunately not as crispy as they looked. So please make them crispy they would have been another winner! Overall a good meal and we will be happy coming back. Service - even when it was a game Sunday was quick and friendly. When you come in - you might wanna turn around and walk away - just don't do it. Lol. Your eyes will adjust to the light (it seems pretty dark in Katie's ) it's worth holding through that time lol.

My service was great and I like how it looks inside, but the food needs some work. Great…read morepresentation but my food lacked seasonings. Salt and pepper goes a long way..

Great breakfast! Made a ribeye for my husband, was delicious. Eggs perfectly cooked over easy.read more

well had high hopes but... No Sweet Vermouth, so I could not have a manhattan, so I went Whiskey…read moresour, no fresh citrus so some garbage sour mix. Good thing was the drink was cheap, and that is how it tasted. Outside space looked cool, but fire pits were not on, on a Saturday night. It was 50 degrees outside, so I pounded my drink and won't be back.

Great service and food! The place is nicely decorated and well maintained. It's my new favorite…read morego-to restaurant. Only time we go anywhere else now is because we have our grandkids with us. It's 21+. But that's also a bonus too at times.

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