Hit up Collins to have some drinks with friends. When I showed up, my friends had already been there for a while - they were looking at the menu and I know that the waitress/bartender had seen me sit down. It took her like five minutes to come and ask me if I wanted anything. She came back and took my friend's orders, but didn't offer me a menu OR ask if I was getting anything to eat... Okay, cool. I just had two Jack & Cokes. First one was weak, second one was super strong (which I prefer). Be prepared to pay an assload - $17 for two drinks. read more

4 stars for the new (and improved) risotto! Give that chef a raise! It's phenomenal! Fresh asparagus, zucchini and peas and micro greens on top and that sauce (that sauce!!!) I wanna lick right off my plate and anything else that's dripping in it! Oh oh oh and the crispy outside of the risotto puck is YUMx10! Don't change it! I'm in love!!! We start here before EVERY Sounders match and the risotto is going to be ordered by me and at least 2-3 others dining with me each time I guarantee! Yep, you got us all hooked! We also noticed that your calamari may have changed too, it's great! But for the LOVE OF BEER please post your beer line up on a chalk board in the back of the restaurant! Really? Although it's become a habit to just take a pic of it on our way in it really should be posted in a second location. Make it easier on your guests and staff because they already look stressed enough as is and need meds. read more

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This pub was on our hit-list for our beer adventure through Seattle. Went in on a weekday for lunch and sat at the bar. We were quite impressed with their taps available (Deschutes, Green Flash, Russian River, etc) and their bottle list. 5 stars for the beers! For food, I ordered the Reuben sandwich which was the best Reuben I have had EVER. The rye bread was toasted and buttery and the pastrami and sauerkraut were just so juicy and melt in your mouth good. My boyfriend ordered the seasme crusted ahi sandwhich which was also good, but not as good as my Reuben :) 5 stars for the food! Service, we sat at the bar and the bartender was pretty slow to take our order and close out. He seemed a little busy but hey, I am on a major beer-hunt in Seattle and my beer taste buds get a bit impatient. 4 stars for the service. And the fruit flies, jeez you pests were everywhere. Not sure if it was just the bar area or all over the restaurant, but those damn things were buggin'... LITERALLY! 1 star for the fruit flies. read more

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Due to working on third and second avenues for the past couple years, Collins Pub has become a favorite of mine when I have time for a longer lunch with colleagues or friends. It's a great spot if you're looking for a sit-down, casual option for a tasty lunch and/or drinks. During my most recent visit, I was pleasantly surprised to find a robust lineup of local breweries, including Cloudburst--a favorite of mine for hazy IPAs. The waitress was knowledgeable about hazy beers and recommended her favorite, which I ordered and loved. In the past, I've ordered their hot toddy, which is delicious too (and strong!) on chilly days. In terms of food, I always, always, always order the Crab Cake BLT--quite simply heaven on earth, as other reviewers have noted. You can opt for fries or greens on the side. Enjoy! read more

I have been to Collins Pub a few times, and it's never been much to be too excited about, although everything is decent and reasonably priced, as far as I've experienced. The cheese board, obviously a little difficult to get wrong if Brie is involved, is my favorite. It's $12, nothing fancy, cheap crackers on the side, but on the generous side when it comes to the cheeses, which is important. The artichoke crab dip is a big serving, too, but it was a little too salty for me. Chicken wings are average. Service has always been friendly and satisfactory, although I've always sat at the bar. read more

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Collins Pub. The go to spot before any sporting event. Sure, I could head down to the stadiums and follow the heard of Seahawks or Sounders or Mariners fans into one of those cheap ass disgusting hell holes that has some Bud lite, Natty lite, Gross lite specials. What, you want me to pay you two dollars to funnel 16 ounces of marinated corn and piss water down my throat? No thanks, you'll find me at Collins! An awesome array of great beers on tap from the NW, PLUS a full bar. Sometimes I don't feel like a beer snob (I know folks, its a rare occurance). But if I just want a whiskey or some shots...its nice to go to a place where both are an option. Happy hour food menu is decent. All around, I'm a true fan of Collins and my friends who don't live right in Seattle ALWAYS want to go there when they are around downtown! read more

We have been here many times and it is fantastic every time! Here are the highlights: *best craft beer selection *grilled PNW salmon on a house salad- incredible! *fun music playing *crab BLT to die for! *real wine glasses with great local wine selection *excellent attentive service read more

Collins Pub - House salad with grilled local salmon, local wine and craft beer! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sometimes I don't know whether to give Collins 3 or 4 stars, but I lean to 4 because of the beer selection and food. My only complaint here is that sometimes service can be slow. The first time I came we had to wait a while to order and we got our meals before our beer. Almost every time since then I have been alone so I sit at the bar. Generally, the service there is pretty good. I've also come before a Sounders game, which, obviously, is a lot more crowded than your normal afternoon at the bar. Of course, the beer selection here is really good and fairly priced at $5 per pint (depending on the beer, sometimes it's a little more). I also enjoy the food quite a bit. My favorites are the steak salad and burger (both beef and veggie). On the TVs they usually show sports (mostly soccer) and I was able to watch the Olympics while they were on. Collins is definitely one of my go-to lunch spots downtown. Just be aware they get crowded pretty quickly. Right now they have a huge patio set up out front. They were able to expand it a bit since Ibiza next door closed. Take advantage of it before summer ends! read more

Loved it-- was recommended as a good food place... We were exhausted, wanted a break from touring and uphill climbs and GOOD FOOD!! So this was out lunch break. We shared the calamari, a house salad and the fish and chips- awesome all around-- the place had a great atmosphere and service with a smile, what more can you ask for? Well, we might come back for drinks later... read more

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Good beers, mediocre foods, bad services. It was non-game Monday and the place was sparsely populated, we sat at the outside patio. The server came out with foods for the other table and I signaled her. She mumbled something and essentially ignored me. The other server (clearly the bartender) came to deliver the drink for my companion, and I ordered my drink. He threw the menu on the table and told us to go inside to order. So we did. I tried several beers and they are all very good. Then we both order burgers -- went for the safe choice. I had the side of onion ring and the other sweet potato fries. The burger (medium) was mushy and not really flavorful. It was an average burger. The fries and onion rings were pretty good. There are sufficient number of bars in the area for the same beers and much better foods and services. read more

After walking for a half hour, this turned out to be a good place to stop in. We sat outside but there is plenty of seating inside. I was surprised at how much roomier it was towards the back. Although I didn't eat here, the food smelled good. The service was good. The bartender was friendly and quick. The drinks were good. I had a mule here and it was what I needed after that long walk read more

I've only been here for lunch, and as lunch goes, it's a little extravagant compared to what we normally do for lunch if we head out as a group of coworkers, but this makes it a great "Friday lunch" after a busy week--it's good enough to look forward to in this manner. The place has a rich feel to it, decorated in dark woods, with a long bar that occupies the front space of the restaurant. The service we've received has always been professional and friendly, and I enjoy their beer selection, which changes frequently. I stick to vegetarian and seafood items, so I can't comment on their burger or steak sandwich, about which my omnivore coworkers have proffered pleased reviews, but what I have tried has been plenty tasty to make me feel satisfied enough for indulging in a $20 lunch. read more

Service was good and attentive. The server was perfect in making great recommendations for our lunch party of three. I had the oyster po boy. Nice plump juicy oysters with perfectly fried onion rings. Like the accompaniment of Siracha aioli. TV sports bar atmosphere. Downtown near Smith Tower. Across the street public Parking downtown. read more

Collins Pub - Fried oysters with perfectly fried onion rings. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Now this is a Bar/Pub/Place that serves alcohol. The bartender is classic. Nice tap list and cocktail list. Great vibe and friendly patrons as well. Lots of seating but I recommend sitting at the bar. 1st round I ordered an Alamosa plum sour beer and a fried chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken sandwich was so damn tasty and piping hot and seasoned perfectly. The bun was great and didn't fall apart. Fries were delicious and fresh. 2nd I had a Ambers hot Sister, a mashup of an amber and red ale. I didn't have a mixed cocktail but next trip I will. Great ambiance read more

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The first time I went to Collin's Pub, my experience was lovely. It was about a year and a half ago. Six of us headed in there one day and sat at one of the tables. We had a great waiter who provided us with good food, great beer, and awesome service. I had fond memories of this spot... Until last night. After checking out the new art installation at Some Space Gallery, we were in the mood for a beer. We thought Collins would be good since they've got some good beers on tap and a semi laid back atmosphere. As we walked up, we noticed it was pretty packed. We did see a few spots at the end of the bar, so we wandered over to have a seat. We sat down and patiently waited for a 'hello' and/ or a menu.. or just an acknowledgment. Nothing. We sat at the bar for about 5 minutes with not so much a smile. This would have been okay if the bartenders weren't standing right in front of us at the register, running cards, etc. They were working, but I at least expect a 'one sec' or 'I'll be with you in a few.' Okay, fine.. I thought. We'll just wait for a few more until she's not serving anyone and she'll come over. Again, I was wrong. We had more than a few glances from the bartenders working that night.. and we were never offered a menu, a water.. a smile. We ended up walking out, which I never do. I don't need amazing rock star service everywhere I go, I just wanted a beer. Hell, a glass of water would have probably earned them another star. I didn't get any of this here last night and I know I never will. I won't be back. read more

Not the best burger I have had, but pretty damn good. We came here after my friends wedding and my friend said that I needed to try the burger or else he would divorce his wife. I hate to see people break up over stupid crap so I tried the burger. For $10 you get a good sized burger and fries. One of my friends ordered some salmon dish and when it came out it looked different than she remembered. When she asked the waitress about this, she confirmed that they did change it and if she doesnt like it they could return it. Fortunately, she liked it. On their beverage menu I saw that they had Doggie Claws, which is a barleywine from Hair of the Dog but they didn't. Sad. I will be here again. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! read more

A prior colleague and I went here for lunch and catching up. Both were great. (The lunch and the catching up that is). I had the fried chicken sandwich. Very substantial. Very good. I recommend this a lot. It was pretty busy during lunch time and loud, but we managed. They gave me a good amount of French fries. Those were good too. And as an added plus, when I asked for a bottle of sriracha instead of ketchup to dip them in, they brought the bottle instead of this tiny little cup like most places I have found do, despite asking for a bottle. It's a little thing I know, but it was a nice courtesy. Definitely be back if I want a nice, but casual place to get some lunch. read more

Very solid beer list with many local drafts. I struggled to pick just one and settled on the Naked City Bing. I had a bowl of the Smoked Salmon chowder and it was excellent. Hearty, flavorful, plenty of smoked salmon. $8 for a big bowl. The service was a bit on the slow side and our soups took quite a while to come out. I always find slow-to-arrive soup puzzling because it's not like they're making the soups to order. They're heating up soups that have been previously made. Service was kind and friendly, however, so no complaints. I would definitely return when in the area. We were here pre-show and it was just right for our needs. Solid neighborhood joint. The dinner menu has many options ranging from seafood, steak, and burgers. Prices are fairly reasonable but could get spendy depending on what you order. I would return if in the area. read more

To add to the wonderful memory of being violently ill after eating at Collins I just received a bill from Swedish hospital for $700. The total bill was for $2,700.00, $700 is what I am responsible for. That was a very, very expensive hamburger... The owner still has never bothered to call me. Awesome! read more

Great bartender and staff. Awesome selection of beers. Add to that a solid happy hour offering and what's not to love?

A nice choice if you're looking for a meat and beer heavy lunch out with your co-workers. I work about 10 minutes from here, but it's been worth the trek the few times I've gone. Service has always been pretty good (speedy, I'm not forgotten) and the dishes I've ordered have been well made. I especially enjoyed the burgers. Many people say "best burger in town" and I don't know if I'd go that far, but it is pretty good. It's too bad this place can't take over the larger space next door, because it's always packed. read more

It's 3:30pm on Day 1 of my vacation and I've been up since 4:00am due to the loving flight arrangements of my ever-lovely mother. It's sunny, it's warm, I haven't had lunch and a friend and I are on our way to Ibiza thanks to a recommendation from a local Yelper whom neither of us have met in person (love Yelp!). As we hit the corner and start considering options my friend spots a chalkboard in front of Collins Pub advertising mac-n-cheese. Clearly, Ibiza loses to the joys of gooey warm cheese and carbs! I cannot recommend a better way to start a much needed vacation than spending some time on a sunny patio, sipping a strong beverage and scarfing down the last two orders of a truly excellent comfort food. Beyond the immediate cheese gratification, Collins Pub proved to be a nice beginning for this lovely Northwest city. Attractive space, a pleasant and helpful waitress who was unfazed by us switching tables to avoid sunburn, good food and a decent-sized glass wine list. If I lived here this could be dangerous! read more

Dear GOD. I have no idea what band was playing last Saturday night, but they were so awful that my friends were chugging their beers in order to get out of here as soon as possible. Imagine, if you will, 50 sixth graders. Now imagine that they are all in the band room, warming up and goofing around on their instruments before the class officially starts. That was song #1. Beautiful, right? Song #2 featured microphone feedback mixed with gongs. I am dead serious. The two stars go 1) to the bartender who greeted us, filled our drink orders quickly, and notified us that the kitchen would be closing soon in case we wanted food (we didn't) and 2) to the decor of the place - I really liked the interior. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that I will be back. I have no desire to play russian roulette with the music here. Getting loudly blasted with more experimental music is not a risk that I am willing to take. read more

Horrible experience! Bartender was extremely rude. Was completely ignored. She was more interested in the guy at the bar than serving the customers. Caught her in the back with the guy in the hall. Was put out when we asked for food and a drink at 9:30. "I guess I'll have to inform the kitchen." After waiting for for 20 minutes while she was being hit on we asked if we could please order. She told us we were welcome to go somewhere else. I'd give less than 1 star but not available. read more

This is a solid pub with good service and good food. That statement pretty much sums up my various experiences at Collin's. It's close to my office so I go a few times a month for lunch. It's never busy during lunchtime and the food is good. Service - 5/5 The server was eating her lunch as I walked in, she stopped pretty much mid bite to seat me and take my order. She was polite and friendly and had suggestions on what to order, there isn't anything I can complain about here. Atmosphere - 4/5 It's quite during lunch but the bar is clean and well put together. There are plenty of TV's around to watch a game or what have you. I don't have much to complain about here, it just lacks that something magical that I need to give it 5 stars. Food - 4/5 I usually get a burger or a blacked chicken sandwich. They are both solid, very tasty and come with good fries. They good but not the best I've had in the area. Overall - 4/5 It's pretty good, definitely worth checking out. Nothing life changing here but you won't be disappointed. read more

One of my favorite bars in Seattle. They've got a great menu *and* a great beer selection ... sweet potato fries and Deschutes Black Butte XX is pretty much my definition of heaven. Please, when you come here, don't have your standard beer fare ... try something new! I organized a geek event here on a Sunday evening where we took over the back area for six hours. The staff was awesomely accommodating and carefully navigated our jungle of power cords to deliver beer and food to 20+ people. This alone gets five stars - but the fact that the beer and food was om nom puts them over the top. read more

I would love to write an awesome review here for Collins Pub. Instead I'm writing a poor one. Why? Well you see I tried to go to Collins pub at 9 PM on Sunday March 7 only to find the place shuttered. Visiting out of town, we were looking for a bar to grab a quick bite to eat and a couple beers. Collin's was close (and it was drizzling) and reviewed quite well so we decided to give it a try. Only to arrive to find it closed with a sign on the front mocking us with "Open 11:30 AM to 2 AM Everyday". I think not. read more

I agree with the other reviewers who said that the service quality here is totally random, and the only drawback. I've been here 10 to 15 times over the last 2-3 years, twice in the last month, and about 40% of the times the service is terrible and the rest of the time it is okay to good. Sit at the bar if you can. The owner Seth seems like a cool guy, and is friendly with customers, but his staff obviously wasn't chosen for their friendliness or attentive customer service. Once I sat at a table (Collins Pub is seat-yourself) and we waited 20 minutes without even seeing our waiter or being acknowledged. So I went to the bar to get our beers. While at the bar, our waiter finally materialized (the guy with the thick-rimmed glasses) and apparently was all irked that I had ordered beers from the bar (cuts into his tip I guess? Though I would think they would pool tips). So then for the next half hour he ignored us, and I had to call him over to order food. He was like "Oh, you wanted food? I thought you were ordering from the bar." Wow, attitude :) I'm *trying* to give you a tip here man, give me a chance. Anyway, that's the only waiter I've had actually get angry at me over his own inattentive service (where was he for 20 minutes? taking a smoke break?), the rest of the waiters are nicer but sometimes have smaller issues like disappearing for long periods of time or failing to check in on whether you need a refill on water or beer. The good stuff: Their beer selection is fantastic - they get in beers that can be pretty hard to find, and offer it at good prices. For example, Russian River's Pliney the Elder. They also had Deschutes The Abyss last year, and they have a great barleywine festival. The food is a bit pricey for a beer bar, but very good. Also worth noting is they rotate artwork from local artists on the walls, and I often like what they have. 5 stars for beer, food, and atmosphere; 1 star for service; I'll round up to 3 stars. :) read more

This is a really great spot for the after work crowd in the Pioneer Square/Sodo area. I think everyone there when we went either worked on the same block or like us traveled 10-15 min. after work to get there. The "on tap" beer selection was pretty good unfortunately a lot of them were out at the time we were there and the ones that were left, I had never heard of. Still there was a good selection. I would have loved to give this place higher marks, but I can't and here's why. #1 The service- other's commented that it takes a while for you to get served (I thought this was because they have a lot of beers and the server was giving me time to read before coming over, so that was not a big deal for me) so either call someone over to you as soon as you are ready or prepare to wait a little bit. With that, it's not even the reason I am commenting on the service. The reason this is my number 1 complaint is, the server knew NOTHING about the beers. Her response to my questions, though friendly and honest, was: I don't know.... hoppy?, malty?, sour? with some fruit flavors? Meh. #2 The drinks menu has a list of draft beers.... they USED to sell. The list of current draft beers is on the chalkboard in the least visible location in the place. Here's a thought don't print the beers on tap if you know you rotate out quickly and put the damn chalkboard where more than one table can see it! #3 There were no descriptors for the beer on the chalkboard. All I was looking for was a little direction... light, dark, lager, porter, pilsner, malty, sour....I tried asking for help, but see # 1. I would have expected to have been offered a sample or two in a pub like this. #4 No Happy hour? The food was really good, the portion size was a little on the small side for the price, but the speed of it's arrival, the taste/quality and the fact that it was piping hot made up for that. I'd still go back there, but I'll spend some time googling the beers first to decide what I want. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time before the server gets to me and the information will be accurate. read more

I randomly came upon this place searching for something chill to do on a Saturday night, and this fulfilled all my dreams. Huge space? Check. Decent music? Check. Quiet enought to talk to people? Check. Full bar? Check. Huge draft selection? Indeed. What a contrast from eurotrashy Ibiza right next door. The prices are reasonable and the staff is wonderful. I will definitely be returning many Saturdays to come, as a few local DJs run an ambient/downtempo night. read more

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Very good burger. Excellent beef, good bun, good sauce. Cooked to order. The service SUCKED. My buddy's beer came as he finished his burger! Then when we asked to split the check, the little waiter guy started pouting and shaking his head. I've split many a check in my day as a waiter....it's not that bad, especially when your tip is depending on it. read more

Came in here to get out of the rain on a recent night and was pleasantly surprised. The lighting was cool, the bartender was friendly, the menu looked good and the tap list was extensive!! I was really excited to order a limited edition beer from Silver City that I had only seen in bottles. The Mariner's game was on TV and there were some people scattered around watching it. There was a guy sitting in one of the large booths in the back doing something with a stack of CDs and his laptop. Obviously this is a chill place to hang out in. I want to come back and try lunch here sometime! read more

This place seriously has the best cheeseburger in Seattle. But, I had to update this - I haven't been since they got a new chef and the most recent reviews haven't said a lot of good things about the food - and I don't want my review to be misleading. I did want to note that I was dating the old head chef here and even when I went in to visit him for lunch the servers were STILL rude to me. (They didn't even comp by beer either! Not that I expected it, but come on.) What is that about? The food is (was) good. But, I'd have to try it again before I give them back some stars. read more

I feel almost guilty giving this place such a low rating. It just goes to show you how important consistency is. If every time I stopped by I had great service this is definitely a 4-5 star place. The food is nearly always excellent and they have a wonderful selection of our regions best beer. Sadly it seems that no matter how busy they are service is a crap shoot. I've had both rotten and excellent service here. Sometimes I almost get the feeling the staff can resent the fact they even HAVE customers. I went so far as to mention extremely poor service to the owner who instead of apologizing just blew me off. A shame because I'd love to love this place. read more

They get the two stars for their beer menu. It's very impressive. But, on a sunny day... you should staff your bar better. Service was slow, the hummus we ordered came with 5 slices of pita... it didn't even cover the entire plate. Really sad. It took forever to just get our check and it wasn't even that busy! We had a waitress that knew very little about the beers that they sell. OK, I'm not a beer snob.. but when I'm paying 7 dollars for a bottle of beer... I expect a bit more. Belgium beer has a sense of pride - you have to have the glass that matches the beer. It's part of the experience. Not only did she call out the beer she was serving each of us incorrectly, but she gave the wrong glasses to everyone. She also kept referring to the beers that she had never heard of as "fancy beers". Um.... you work at a place that is known for it's beer list. If I wanted a bud, I would go somewhere else. I would go somewhere else for the service. Good list, though. When they have them all in stock. read more

I came to Collins around 9 on a weeknight last week with some friends and was very, very disappointed in the service. The bartender was for some reason serving the entire restaurant, ducking out every couple of minutes from behind the bar, even with another server there. We were finally able to flag him down and said that we were ready to order drinks and dinner. After ordering drinks, he walked away mid-sentence as my friend tried to order dinner, started pouring our beers from the tap, and stopped halfway, leaving them there at the tap, as another customer loudly ordered three shots of gin. We had to wait another couple of minutes for him to get back on track. Terrible. It took another few minutes for him to remember that we wanted to order food. The very worst part of being there was overhearing the server swear audibly at the bartender, I assume for not giving the tables outside of the bar area over to her. I won't repeat what she called him here, but it made me blush. The food was thankfully much better than the service- I do like how this place is committed to using local ingredients whenever possible. Don't hurry here for it, though. read more

I have been here on several occasions for its convenient happy hour which features a slight discount from the regular fare. Food is okay, nothing to necessarily write home about but I enjoy the charcuterie plate featuring selections from Salumi just down the street ($10 HH price). The Pioneer Square location does bring some interesting people watching opportunities and recommend the outdoor seating weather permitting. Service has always been very good despite our bumbling attempts at trying to pay the bill with multiple forms of legal tender! Check them out! read more

Plus 1 star - prompt seating, good ambience, nice waitstaff Plus 2 stars - food is great! Had the crabcake BLT and my friend had a delicious lager with the steak salad. it's delightful.. Plus 1 star - clean..good music Minus 1 star - uggg parking in downtown seattle is a gigantic pain in my korean a$$ read more

I really like Collin's pub. I've been here a few times, all with random people, all leaving with a smile on their faces. I've even come here alone once, mid-day, for a couple drinks (Thank you, Stranger (the magazine, not a person) for keeping me company). Their food is super good. Their crab dip is awesome, their pizza is awesome, their burgers are awesome. Their cajun pasta, eh, not so awesome, but okay if you like that sort of thing. I'd recommend sitting in the front bar area, as the rest is pretty dark. They have like, every random beer ever made on tap, FYI. Cheers! read more

My husband and I found this place and went in because it was pretty much the only place with food that was not closing in 30 minutes. We were impressed with the food we got. My husband got a burger and I got fish and chips. Both were amazing! The drinks were also very good. The bartender was friendly. It was a great dinner :) read more

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