Have now visited Elephant and Castle twice, once in a small group and once with a large group. Both experiences were absolutely top notch. First, there is a great beer / wine selection. There were some bloody marys on the table and I'm told those were amazing. And of course, if the timing is right, they offer an outstanding Irish Coffee. All the food we tried was terrifice. We mostly ordered apps, particularly loved the buffalo sliders, fried pickles, and the wings. The wings are actually shockingly good for an English pub theme, much better than we expected! Service has been terrific each time. Just a nice group of people. The decor is consistent throughout, it really does feel like you're in an English pub in downtown Seattle. HIGHLY recommend, this is my favorite discovery in a long time. read more

Elephant & Castle - Irish Coffee in an English pub. What more could you ask for? - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great atmosphere and I want this place to do okay. Very charming basement pub atmosphere. But the Guinness tasted very bad! Not just a bad pour, but either a skunky old keg or skunky keg lines. I then ordered the french dip, which was horrible. Chewy, fatty, gristly chunks of old tasting beef. Despite the gristle, the taste was old. Tasted like I was eating two week leftovers. I tried a bite from each end of both halves of the sandwich and nothing was edible, let alone chewable. read more

Stopped by before a show at the 5th Ave Theatre in downtown Seattle. We had a resy for 5 of us so we were promptly seated. The place is a nice British pub and serves some good food. We ordered their french onion soup, chicken sliders, chicken wings with sweet potato fries. The food was good. Their guiness was top notch and had the perfect head. Service was good and the ambience is neat. All in all I will look forward to stopping by and watch some live sports here with friends. read more

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Very good priced happy hour with a good selection of appetizers to choose from and $1 off all draft beer and wine. We got most of the appetizers and they were all really good. I was impressed by the size and flavor of each of them. I never had pickles chips in the shape of long thin fries before, but gotta say this shape is a winner. The pickles were not too tangy and salty, which some pickles chips can be and also a major turnoff for me. The sauce they made to go with it had some pickles bits in it too that upped the flavor and meshed really well. The sausage rolls I had here were some of the best I've had, though I admit I've only had a few in my life. The sauce it came with was very tasty too, a little sweet and smoky. I mopped it up lol. There was a football game when we went and the server was considerare to ask if we wanted to watch. We got placed at a comfortable table and got to watch the game most of the evening. Server and host were both nice and attentive. Space is cool and looks and feels like a pretty legit British pub, including where you go downstairs to enter! Very good HH and game watching experience. read more

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My friend and I were in the area and wanted to give this place a try since we were hungry and it was one of the only late-night options nearby. There were multiple levels of seating options as well as indoor and outdoor seats available, though we sat inside since the patios were full. It was quite warm inside! We had a new server at the time who was trying her best to navigate the process with us and answer our questions but we could tell she was either VERY new or received little training before waiting tables on her own. I ordered the wee pie flight but she came back from the kitchen to let me know it was sold out, so I had to choose an alternative, which was the fish and chips. The food was good, not the greatest but decent for a late night pub vibe. The serving of fish was a good size, and if you weren't starving you could probably split this with someone or get an extra piece of fish and split the fries. We also got the highland bread pudding for dessert which wasn't bad either - nice and moist and satisfied the sweet tooth (even if we were ridiculously full after). read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got lunch here and it was great! bartender was super nice. I ordered wings and my coworker got fries if I remember correctly. A lot of people were here I assume on lunch as well. I love the location and it was a short walk from our office. I'm sure I'll be back since I only work at this location on Wed. The space is pretty large and could host large parties if needed. read more

Elephant & Castle - Salt and pepper wings. - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We have visited Elephant & Castle a few times now on our visits to Seattle. On this visit we managed to be in town on the last Sunday in June which means Pride Parade! The restaurant was very busy with all of the outdoor tables being used on this gorgeous, sunny day! Our host was so much fun. We had interactions with him many times as he passed our table after seating another party. We had a few chuckles with his quick wit. My SO had the Sunday Roast again which of course was devoured. I went for the leek and potato pie with a side of salad. Plenty of cheese on top of that pie, big chunks of potato and a mellow onion taste. That salad is excellent, lightly dressed with lots of texture. They do 'pub' food right. The restaurant is always clean as are the restrooms. There is a baby changing station in both the ladies and men's room (I am told). Parking in nearby paid parking garages. This is Seattle after all. Staff keeps a good eye on you, even when they are super busy. They offer a fairly good selection of brews, wine and other adult beverages as well as coke products. read more

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Jo was our server and she was great! Food was good and came out fast. She kept checking in on us to make sure our needs were met.

This place is really cool it's located literally below the Hilton Motif hire in the basement of the hotel. I love the size of the place it has a big bar and a lot of room. The waitress and bartenders I encountered were super super cool and explained alot of what was good as well as beer recommendations, I really enjoyed the IPA selection they had. The burger was amazing. I added a fried egg as well as jalapeño, and the pretzel bites with the beer cheese obviously was great. I will always stay at the Hilton Motif so I will definitely be back to this place! read more

Elephant & Castle - Pretzel Bites - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were in town and we were looking for some place close to the hotel since we got there later in the day. We found Elephant and Castle. I am an English pub fan so loved the look as well walked up. We walked down to the host desk to see if we could get a table outside. There were a couple of tables so we were able to sit outside. We were given menus and waited for our waiter. He was quite busy but came over a few minutes later. I ordered the Old Fashioned and hubby ordered a beer. We also ordered the pretzel bites with dip and the fish and chips. Fish was cooked perfect and lived the Cole slaw. So much food. The drinks came out quickly. The food a little longer but it was pretty busy. Our waiter checked in with us often and brought another round of drinks. Visited the restroom which was clean and loved a couple of pictures there. Walking out I noticed a pool table in a lower level. read more

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Tasty hot dog and ginger mule. Englishman fun atmosphere open to the outdoors. Would return

We really enjoyed the food here and our server Will was a gem. Shoutout to Will! It gave you the proper British pub feel ambiance as much as it can in downtown Seattle. They had several TVs with the game on and it was busy and crowded for a Wednesday night. The only negative we had was that it took a really long time to get our food. We had a 6pm res before a nearby 7:30 show and thought it would be plenty of time. We ordered around 6:10 and our mains arrived just before 7. Our server was working his hardest to get our food out in a timely manner so it seems like it was more a kitchen issue. We would like to come back again sometime when we aren't on a time crunch so we could enjoy our food more next time instead of scarfing. read more

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Was here at the Hilton for the weekend and stopped here for dinner. Overall it was a good experience. Sliders were good. Wings were on the smaller side but still good. Poutine fries were delicious. Pretzels were yum. Drinks delicious as well I'd go here again read more

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Well can't actually rate the food as that's why i'm writing this review. We walked 3/4 of a mile to go there as I had a friend in town and looked for somewhere later on that was open. The website said open until 12:00. We walk there and the guy at the front says "are you here for food or drinks"- we said both. He then says "well the kitchens closed already". It was 10:41 pm.... We will never go back there and give them business now. read more

A colleague found this hidden gem. We loved the vibe and felt it was very authentic! Side note: it's a hot spot when local games are on! The food was delicious and plentiful. We shared so I got to try a lot of dishes. Everything was delicious with the exception of the pretzels and beer cheese... it didn't taste like cheese! Our server was friendly enough and attentive. He was responsive to our needs given our tight timeline, which we appreciated. read more

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Had an amazing time here! Customer service was great, so was the food, and drinks! Ivan was our server during our visits here and he has such a great personality and enjoys his job, great recommendations as we have never been here prior. Would def recommend the fried pickles and the poutine ! As we are only visiting from Las Vegas, we really enjoyed the atmosphere this place and the people have, wish we could have a place like this in Vegas! :) read more

This visit to Elephant & Castle was based on my many times at the location in Bellingham (Bellis Fair), when I lived and attended school in the area. That location closed so many years ago, Trying the Seattle location did not disappoint, as far as low-key, but a fun slightly hidden Pub. The server was attentive, and provided great service. The menu is your classic dishes from across the pond. I stayed with more traditional choices like wings, and a French dip. Both were fantastic. The dimly lit dining and bar areas provide the right setting for you'd expect for a great experience, This might not be a regular visit for me, as parking downtown can be a hassle, but I will be back. read more

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I came in for a drink and a burger! Food was amazing and the service was excellent. McKayla was my server for my stay and she was very attentive and friendly! Definitely sitting in her section the next time I dine in ! read more

I was shocked, SHOCKED I tell ya, to see that the good ol' Elephant & Castle of my youth is still alive and kicking in downtown Seattle. I was staying at a nearby hotel, and looking for some food before an event, so we popped on in for a beer and some bites. The place has literally not changed since I worked downtown in my 20s. It still has that pseudo English pub feel, and is a bit dark due to being in a basement. We sat near the window and grabbed a couple of pints, then split a chicken burger and their feta dip. The food was good, and they had a decent tap list. Prices were pretty high - although I feel like I'm saying that a lot these days. We weren't overly impressed with the speed of the service! The place was pretty empty while we were there, although as it got closer to quittin' time we did notice some work-looking groups coming in for happy hour. Parking is sheer hell (or at least incredibly expensive) so plan accordingly. read more

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This is a cool English pub somewhat hidden in the lower level of an office building. It was pretty busy on a weeknight (probably because the NBA Finals were on TV), but service was quick. read more

Elephant & Castle - Smithwick's - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Meh. I had very fond memories of E&C from my days in Chicago so I was excited to take my kiddos for some English pub food, especially the pretzel bites, which is a categorical favorite for my daughter. After a day of air travel and luggage recovery we were worn out so kind-of any food would have been good. read more

Such a great pub 23 selections for beer on tap and to watch sports. The bartender Nick too always great to have a conversation with. read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfect spot to grab an app and a drink before an event. Staff is great, food is tasty and service is quick. We were seated right away despite it being a busy night. The interior is dark and cozy, warm on a raining evening. We were surrounded by all manner of patron, folks dressed up for the theater, in sports jerseys, on their way to or from the airport and dragging luggage behind them. The crisps were hot and delicious, and the dips were quite good as well! The cocktails were on point and I look forward to stopping in again. read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cool spot to grab a drink and food in the downtown area. They have generic American food and British food options to choose from. To start, we ordered the sausage bites. These were okay - a little salty. My husband enjoyed his bangers & mash from here. I enjoyed the pot pie sampler, which came with 4 smaller sized pot pies to try. Overall I'd come back if I was in the area. read more

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Best Fish and Chips I have ever had. My daughter had the chicken tenders and enjoyed them. Excellent service too! read more

Elephant & Castle - Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dressing - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have to say, JB is phenomenal. He makes great conversation and excellent recommendations! We ordered little small plates with happy hour. We came on a Monday and it was Mule Monday! They are great. The food was fresh and great. Reasonably priced too. Stop in!! read more

The Traditional Poutine was out of this world! I always stop by here when I visit Seattle. Great place to play pool and try new beers on tap! read more

Elephant & Castle - Traditional Poutine - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great atmosphere and bar. Our server was super nice and attentive. I thought the food fell a little short compared to the many English pubs I've been to. Of course I got the fish n' chips. The fish was good, but it came in 3 pieces and were smaller than normal. I wonder if they only use the filet side of the cod. If they do, this would be why they come as they do. The chips were too thin. I'm used to thick cut fries from an English pub. They tasted good, but I expected and wanted thick cut. read more

Elephant & Castle - Fish n' Chips - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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To note, yes, I've been to London and have eaten pies with a beer in a pub... Service and location were great. The outdoor seating was comfortable for our pup and us. The sausage bites were absolutely fabulous and paired with the curry ketchup that accompanied them and the authentic HP sauce provided on the table we couldn't decide which made the bites taste better...score! We also started with their poutine and this was amazing! Perfect cheese to fries to gravy ratio and they were hand cut fries! I love me my poutine. Loss of 1 star come from the Wee pies. Out of 4 little pies the Shepherd's Pie was the best. Good flavor with more filling than potato. The other three: leek & potato, beef & mushroom and chicken pot pie were flavorless and bland. The pastry was excellent but even after adding salt, all we tasted was the salt. That was sad, as we were excited for these to be solid after such a great start. Maybe it was a fluke, but I would definitely return for the poutine and sausage bites! Oh and the Guiness espresso martini was spectacular! read more

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We stopped for lunch there in a recent trip to Seattle. We had the French Onion Soup and. cheese Toasty. Both were great! The place had a real pub feel and the waiter was very attentive. read more

We stayed at the hotel Motif, which was literally above this bar which was awesome. The elevator takes you straight to your room floor and back to the bar. We saw reviews before coming and some people said the portions weren't good but man did the bar step up. They gave me the whole fish lol they had some delicious fried pickles and poutine fries! Ivan was such a great server/host! We literally came the second night cause he was such a chill dude. Also very awesome save because I accidentally left my phone and he saved it for me. 10/10 amazing experience and ambience & honestly, pricing isn't bad for all that we got. Go check them out! read more

Elephant & Castle - Front of Bar - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Visiting Seattle and after wandering around For a couple days we Stopped here for lunch. Had the wrapped sausage appetizer and butter chicken to split between two. Sausages in puff pastry with a curry ketchup were great. The butter chicken was very good as well with basmati and some naan pieces. Also had a couple beverages which were good. read more

Elephant & Castle - Butter chicken, puff pastry mini sausages - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot to get a beer and some food before or after a show at the 5th Avenue Theater or the Paramount. Staff is nice and provides good recommendations, Does have an English pub type feel. They have a good late night Happy Hour menu. read more

Elephant & Castle - Late Night Happy Hour menu - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Nick and Natsha are the best bartenders ever. Good finice place. Do not get the chicken wings. They were like the came from a pigeon. read more

Elephant & Castle - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located just below the Hilton Motif, it's a great throw back to London when you can't make it. They serve London Pride and have great fish and chips. The Sunday pot roast comes with Yorkshire Pudding and their flight of meat pies is perfect to split. Service is great as well. read more

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Last night, in advance of a concert at Benaroya Hall, we stopped in for a happy hour beer and a couple of sharing plates, both very nicely priced and offering portions generous enough to be called entrees when shared between two people. It wasn't particularly busy, which was nice, and our server was a very friendly and outgoing fellow named Ivan who kept our beer glasses full and our faces smiling. With a rather dwindling array of affordable dining choices within walking distance of the symphony hall, it's nice to know that this old reliable pub is still a solid option in often challenging economic times. Highly recommended! read more

The food was a hit across the board. We hit it during happy hour and got the Fried Pickles, the Mini-Sausage Rolls, and Roasted Tomato and Whipped Feta Dip. Then I had the Deluxe burger and French onion soup. There wasn't a bad item in the entire group. This had that kind of typical American Refined Irish Pub vibe. Clean, dark, bars and tables depending on what you are looking for. Plenty of TV's, so it's an easy spot to have a bite and drink and hang out a while. No real complaints, it was a good meal, good vibe, good price. Not the best Irish Pub I have ever been to, but it is up there! read more

Elephant & Castle - The Deluxe, and French Onion Soup. - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I used to work in Seattle, I would always wander by here but never gave them a try until last Sunday on an early evening. Was very disappointed in the result. First off, for a weekend date, you need a reservation otherwise you are placed in the downstairs area or end up waiting for a while. We got our seat downstairs. Service was still on time and they let us be rather than checking in on us every 10 minutes. It was also a negative because when i requested for more bleu cheese (side note: there was barely any bleu cheese in my Bacon & Bleu Cheese Burger) they didnt arrive until about 30 minutes later and i was already almost done with my burger. For food, we ordered a Bacon & Bleu Cheese Burger (one strip of bacon with barely any bleu cheese. Literally was one piece of ingredient listed vs generous. Patty was well done as requested though) with a side of fries (loved how crispy the fries were), Manta's Butter Chicken (noted as an okay attempt at Indian food for an American restaurant), and Bangers & Mash (noted as she enjoyed this meal as it was a good satisfying meal to end the night). Overall, one of us will come back but the rest of us have noted not to come back here again. Very skimpy on the food and seems like you will get forgotten if you dont have a reservation. read more

Elephant & Castle - Bacon & Bleu Cheese Burger w/ fries - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a relatively quick and filling stop for food that's located not too far from the convention center and is always bustling whenever I go! There is a paid parking garage nearby for those who drive here. I went here with friends during a convention and my party of five was seated instantaneously despite a crowded and noisy inside environment. I ordered this place's deluxe burger on a previous visit and it tasted great! This time I ordered the shepherd's pie and everything was very solid combined. Pie was very savory and nothing overpowered anything. Service was very fast and waiters were very attentive when we asked for extra water. There's so many other dishes I want to try here given all the other reviews I've seen so far, and would definitely come back after most conventions or whenever I'm around the area! read more

Elephant & Castle - Shepherd's pie - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This can be one of those places that you feel skeptical to come in, so happy my husband and I skipped the skeptics!!! Food was excellent, portion sizes are great! Drinks on point and customer service was exceptional! If you are in Seattle and want a good experience for yourself and your packet visit Elephant and Castle. Recommended 100%, fish and chips/ Baja fish taco/ Brussels sprouts! Yumm read more

Elephant & Castle - The restaurant - British Near Me - Seattle, Washington