Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

4.1 (39)

$30 and under

Irish

1916 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101

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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

4.1

$30 and under

Irish

Belltown / Pike Place Market

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Charming

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is a family-friendly bar and restaurant located in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market. The restaurant is housed in the historic Butterworth Building, which was once home to the city's first mortuary. Kells is said to be haunted by several ghosts, including a man who was shot and killed in the building. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Irish dishes, including corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie. Kells also has a large selection of Irish whiskey, as well as a full bar. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers brunch on weekends. Kells is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The restaurant has been featured in several publications, including The Seattle Times and The Stranger. Kells is also a popular spot for live music, with performances by local and national acts. If you're looking for a unique and authentic Irish dining experience, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is the perfect place to go. The restaurant's haunted history, delicious food, and friendly atmosphere will make your visit unforgettable.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30–20:00
Phone number
(206) 728-1916
Website
http://www.kellsirish.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is one of Seattle's favorite hideaways. Situated in Post Alley above the historic Pike Place Market, Kells is a fine way to round up a day of sightseeing or shopping. The patio outside is a great place to feel the breeze from the Sound and the buzz of the Market.

Location
1916 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Cross street
Post Alley between Stewart and Virginia
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour at the Neighborhood Bar
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Great craft beers, home cooked comforting food, all with a view of the market and ocean.

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Ballycastle Sausage RollUSD 14.00
Perfect blend of pork sausage, onion and spices served with a cabernet demi-glaze.
Corned Beef PastyUSD 12.00
Shredded corned beef and cabbage with Swiss cheese and stone ground mustard sauce.
Beef Curry PastyUSD 12.00
Simmered beef tips and mushrooms with Kells own curry sauce.
Beef PastyUSD 12.00
Tender beef tips and mushrooms simmered in a cabernet demi-glaze.
Chicken PastyUSD 12.00
Delicate combination of chicken and veggies served with a tarragon cream sauce.
Vegetable PastyUSD 12.00
Mixed vegetables served with Kells own vegetarian gravy.

Irish Brunch

Irish BenedictUSD 18.00
Hollandaise, poached eggs and corned beef on Irish soda bread. Served with potatoes.
Kells Irish BreakfastUSD 17.00
Two eggs, Irish banger, potato farl and homestyle potatoes.
WafflesUSD 12.00
With strawberries and whipped cream.
Irish BiscuitUSD 5.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Kells BurgerUSD 20.00
Fresh, 100% Irish ground beef on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo.
Kells Chicken BurgerUSD 20.00
Grilled chicken breast on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo.
Kells Veggie BurgerUSD 20.00
Impossible burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo.
Kells BLTUSD 16.00
Bacon slices, lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo. Served on toasted French roll.
Kells Reuben USD 20.00
Irish corned beef beef, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on toasted Rye bread.
Corned Beef SandwichUSD 18.00
Thick sliced corned beef with a touch of Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo.
Turkey SandwichUSD 18.00
Thinly sliced roast turkey breast with tangy ranch spread, lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo.
Irish Pizza (GF)USD 16.00
Corned beef, bacon, leeks and crispy kraut.
Veggie Pizza (GF)USD 16.00
Kells own Irish veggie pizza.

Reviews

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4.1

(39)

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
2.7Value

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39 Reviews

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Lisa
Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kell's was a natural choice for dinner before a show at the Moore Theatre, just blocks away. I often crave their Irish clam chowder and beef curry pasties, but am rarely in the area to avail myself of these tasty dishes, so I was happy to have this opportunity. Once again these dishes were enjoyed thoroughly. Meanwhile, it was surprisingly warm enough on the first day of October to sit on the outside patio, which was also enjoyable. Not only for the brighter light and fresh air, but also to see folks walking past along Post Alley. And sitting outside did not mean lesser service; our server was very attentive, visiting numerous times. She was also friendly and conversational. It was also fun to have music (Irish and/or by Irish bands) piped outside, just enough to hear it without it being overbearing. Overall another great experience at Kell's!
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Darin
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to be a 49ers fan. Most everyone there was 49ers fans. Great tvs
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David
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice food and good Guinness. First Guinness in three weeks !!
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Lynaia
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was for the USA World Cup match on July 6. I had made reservations about a month before. When I arrived there were so many people everywhere. They had said they could not find my reservations, but they move people around and found 5 of us a perfect seat. The main server was amazing, kind and very helpful to my 77 year old mother! We didn't get the score of the match we wanted but we had a great experience! Thank you Kells!
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Anthony Gold
Chicago / Illinois48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there to watch the World Cup. The place was hopping. Service was very good, which can be difficult during soccer games. They have some very interesting self brewed beers. The food was simple pub food but very tasty with some great home made sauces
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Brianna
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on 19 June 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation for last Friday for the US game. As a Seattle visitor I had no idea the Pub was an extremely lively place and a huge soccer place which is GREAT & I am so in support of that! But, when I walked in to talk to someone about my reservation that I had confirmed everyone looked confused. To be clear, I made the reservation a month ago and then confirmed it two days before with someone on the phone. When I got there with my entire family I was told there were no reservations, which again, I totally understand because the vibe of the place is definitely not accommodating for reservations but as a complete stranger to Seattle, I fully trusted the people I talked to on the phone and confirmed with. We luckily found a place to watch the second half of the US game but because we were banking on this place, we had to run around seattle to find a tv. The reservation felt too good to be true and it really was… so Kells please do not let people make a reservation during the world cup and please do not let your staff confirm with people when reservations are not available. Like I said, no ill will but it did make for a very stressful day and my family and I did miss the first half of a game that we were really excited about!
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Caitlyn Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super attentive during our game!!! Definitely will be back!
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Tom
Seattle / Eastern Washington18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ver accommodating for us when F1 race moved up to 10am. Changed TVs in main room to race. Food was very good pub style breakfast, staff was very personable. Great place to duck into when you're at the market or want to watch a soccer (football, I know I know) game in an friendly Euro style environment.
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Sarah Gold
New York City15 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food took over an hour, but the waiter warned us. Food was overpriced for what it was. Short menu was not advertised...it was because of the Super Bowl.
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Rosalina Gold
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to watch the super-bowl!! Good service and drinks , had so much fun with a group of 9. Love that they allow reservations
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30–20:00
Phone number
(206) 728-1916
Website
http://www.kellsirish.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is one of Seattle's favorite hideaways. Situated in Post Alley above the historic Pike Place Market, Kells is a fine way to round up a day of sightseeing or shopping. The patio outside is a great place to feel the breeze from the Sound and the buzz of the Market.

Location
1916 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101
Area
Belltown / Pike Place Market
Cross street
Post Alley between Stewart and Virginia
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Weekends, Kells offers weekend brunch, and guests specifically praise the Irish breakfast and weekend brunch visits.

Kells is owned by Patrick, guests mention the owner Patrick as warm and welcoming.

Portions tend to satisfy, guests say dishes like the bangers and mash felt filling, and some parties even resisted ordering seconds.

Yes, Kells has outdoor seating: an alley patio and several outdoor tables that guests enjoy for people-watching and relaxed lunches.

Corned Beef & Cabbage is a recurring favorite at Kells, it appears on the menu and multiple guests praise it as delicious.

Yes, Kells bills itself as family-friendly, and guests report bringing children (for example, a son enjoyed shepherd’s pie and a 3‑year‑old liked the fries), making it a comfortable spot for families.

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Make a booking

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

4.1

$30 and under

Irish

Belltown / Pike Place Market

Make a booking

2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

Make a booking

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Happy Hour at the Neighborhood Bar

Irish Pasties & Sausage Rolls

Ballycastle Sausage RollUSD 14.00

Corned Beef PastyUSD 12.00

Beef Curry PastyUSD 12.00

Beef PastyUSD 12.00

Chicken PastyUSD 12.00

Vegetable PastyUSD 12.00

Irish Brunch

Irish BenedictUSD 18.00

Kells Irish BreakfastUSD 17.00

WafflesUSD 12.00

Irish BiscuitUSD 5.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Kells BurgerUSD 20.00

Kells Chicken BurgerUSD 20.00

Kells Veggie BurgerUSD 20.00

Kells BLTUSD 16.00

Kells Reuben USD 20.00

Corned Beef SandwichUSD 18.00

Turkey SandwichUSD 18.00

Irish Pizza (GF)USD 16.00

Veggie Pizza (GF)USD 16.00

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