Loved the cozy Irish Pub atmosphere! There is even a fireplace surrounded by stone with lots of homey accompaniments. There is even beer tap selection was on point that even included local IPA varieties. The usual pub fare with a few vegetarian options. Overall a great place for a pint and good conversation. read more

Haven't been here in years. Hopefully they have new bartenders. Last few times over the years, the place has weird vibes. Took a break for awhile...might check it out again in the near future . read more

J Michael's Pub & Eatery - Do you still have Karaoke? What about new bartenders? Thinking about revisiting one day....in the near future! - Pubs Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Jules makes the most amazing charbroiled burger! The housecut fries are Fire!!! J Mike's is your old school dive bar local hangout that is the closest thing you'll come to Cheers outside of Boston. read more

Lets face it, no great story started with someone eating a salad. If you were to envision the perfect dive bar that the friendly locals hang out, this is it. The cold beers ( that are colder than your Ex's heart)and exotic drinks taste like you are not going to work tomorrow. There is also plenty of entertainment from pool tables and pull tabs to Karaoke on Saturdays -where some of the patrons become a "vocal point". ( see what I did there?) I came in suffering from painful sobriety and the friendly staff and regular patrons were able to help me forget my troubles for a while. They even have free popcorn. Who doesn't love that ? Great Place, I will be back read more

If you love a good Rueben Sandwich, you won't be disappointed. And lots of good varieties of cold pints as well.

This used to be a great place for adults. Great sports on the TV's, pools, potluck, Erin and Jules are great, however, today I went and no sound for football, Mexican Music playing nonstop and families with children . WTF happened to a great sports bar? Ciao, you ruined a good thing. read more

I went here with my boyfriend for my 21st birthday yesterday! It was amazing -- walked in the door and we were greeted very warmly by patrons and employees. Even though one employee wasn't on the clock, he helped us find great things to order. We also ordered with this really helpful bartender Timothy. He mixed our drinks, and they were delicious. He was super polite, even though there was a lot going on. We had the Deluxe burger and the Caesar Salad Wrap with mini corn dogs -- and they were so, so good. We played pool all night and everyone was very friendly and bought us drinks. It was one of the best birthdays I've ever had. Thanks Timothy and everyone for everything :) read more

Normally come in on sundays to shoot pool and have a good time, bar tender has always been very nice, came in on July 5th no customers in the bar and tried to have a happy bar tender thought breaking the ice with a little joke would be ok and bar tender was not friendly by any means we drink our one drinks paid tab and left immediately. I don't ever complain but for the first time I was not happy about spending money and feeling like we were not we read more

J Michael's Pub & Eatery - Chair - Pubs Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This is my neighborhood watering hole, a perfect divey sports bar that is everything a dive should be: they most always have your game on, and if not, they will turn it on for you. A little darts, a little pool, some pull tabs, good variety on the taps and good prices on the hooch. Fun and diverse music on the occasionally psychic jukebox (it has mysteriously played music by artists we were just talking about on more than one occasion). The menu is classic burger-centric bar food, and portions are generous. They can be understaffed at times (missing star) which can make eating here problematic. A couple times I stopped in for lunch, and could only get a beer because the line bartender was also trying to be the cook. Another time, the overwhelmed barkeep completely forgot that I had ordered food. I certainly understand the necessity of keeping down payroll expenses, having been a manager before. But it would be good if they offered a limited menu the staff can handle instead of letting customers down. The staff is engaging and they keep the mood light and fun most of the time. It can get busy, especially weekends, so come armed with a little patience and positivity! Recommended for dive-lovers stranded on the Eastside! read more

Three stars for jalapeño poppers. 1 star for chicken wings. My hubby got JP and chicken wing and those who wings are really tasteless and very very dry it was so dry that you need water to swallow. Seems like after frying they were outside for long long time. What you fried them in morning and giving for Dinner? Guys please taste your one Chicken wing I really Insist. read more

Really, a perfect bar. It's really a locals bar with solid food, great service and a kickass beer and alcohol selection, served by bartenders who are fun to talk to. Erin, Jesse, Esther, Jill, Alicia and the guys are just great. read more

I love everything about this place. I would give them five stars except they have the second grumpiest bartender in Redmond. (You cannot beat the grumpy level at Malt and Vine, that's impossible). They used to have such vibrant, fun workers... not sure what happened along the way. read more

As far as dive bars... this one's a Winner!!! Cold beer and knowledgeable bartenders created a wonderful vacation for my tastebuds! All of the TVs, dartboards, pool tables, and decor created an entertaining experience! Could be a little cleaner but great dive bar for sure! read more

I feel like I'm in an episode of Cheers. Where every body knows your name. Can I love a bar more, without feeling like I drink all the time? Love this place. I've been coming here for over 10 years and it keeps getting better and better. First, let me say at first glance this place is a divey sports bar, with the usual pool table, pull tabs, and Dart boards. But it's so much more! You have of course the regulars who come here week after week. You have the weekly karaoke nights with singers filled with liquid courage. You have the intellectuals who attend trivia night. You have your pool masters and self proclaimed drinking masters. But what is most impressive is the diversity of people. The full rainbow spectrum. All inclusive. All excepting. And believe me you, the owners and bartenders will ensure all is welcome! The staff here is THE best in town. Remembers your name and drinks and can potentially be your BFF. They have no problem with dealing with patrons who discriminate or disrespects. The drinks here are strong and the portions are too big to finish (not complaining). The music is a variety of everything. And the space is pretty big. I can't say enough about this place. I don't get to come as often, now that I live on the other side of the water. But I definitely come by when ever I'm in town. Love this place! read more

This is THE neighborhood bar in Redmond Nicely located slightly out of the way, Very welcoming staff who remember your name, a nice cross section of locals who are always friendly, a great selection of drinks and a typical bar food menu What else do you need read more

Good food. Good drinks. Good prices. I've never been disappointed by the food here. If you have a bit of time to spare, stop by this place. Everyone is very welcoming and the atmosphere of the bar is fantastic. read more

Went in on Memorial day for an early lunch. Had eaten there before and enjoyed the food. The decor is nice, but you gotta move some chairs outta the way to sit at a table - they really cram them together. This time it was a meh visit. The menu says burgers are served with all condiments on the side, so I didn't bother ordering special like I have to elsewhere (I hate pickles and mayo). Well, my burger comes and it's piled high with condiments, including the hated pickles and mayo. I said I was surprised because the menu said all that should be on the side. She said they had a new "chef" (her words) and he did it this way. She offered to have him remake the bun but I could just as easily set aside the sloppy mayo half. As for the pickles, they soak into everything so short of getting a whole new sandwich, it is what it is. The burger was unremarkable. The bun seemed to be a few days old, very dry. Patty just blah. Tater tots were good but portion was skimpy. Diet Coke was way too syrupy. read more

Truly brutal. 1/3 the 20 tvs dont work, the menu is awful and slow, you only get drinks if you walk up to the bar and the hygiene is far from desired. Just walk over to Sams... read more

This place is very unassuming from outside. You walk in and it screams neighborhood bar! Tons of regulars. Everyone has been friendly. My coworkers and I stop in about 3 times a week. The wait staff is awesome, very low key. I Love their wings, my coworkers would kill for the Au jus burger, get it with bacon and a side of tater tots! Killer combo! Last night we had the chili burger and it was massive! Its a great place to unwind! Just remember they dont cook fancy. They have chicken and beef and you have to order your drinks at the bar. So far we have tried: - Chili Burger - Tachos (Nachos with tater tots instead of chips) - Au jus Burger w/ bacon - Regular burger - Hot wings rated 4 hot with blue cheese read more

J Michael's Pub & Eatery - The massive chili burger! Its so large the side of tater tots has its own basket. - Pubs Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Was totally ignored by the unicorn shirt bartender on a dead monday. Will not be back

J. Michael's- Happily supporting gender based harassment from adult men for 10+ years. Joe B., or "Dragon" which he claims to be called by, is really cool and since I'm his ex girlfriend from a one week relationship 10+ after the fact when I was 21 and he was 39, got me kicked out of the bar. He's really cool. He has anger issues and chased me down the street because I asked him for space because he had been yelling at me and when he started getting aggressive with me, decided to break up with him... keep in mind this is over 10+ years ago, and he is an adult ass man with the ability to communicate and use his human, verbally-speaking mouth and I never did anything that was actually wrong or illegal. So the BAR themselves kicked me out after overserving me over 5+ drinks that contained liquor, and I'm sitting outside trying to call an UBER at 5:45am because harassing women is cool beans with them. Also, I really really want to stress that this was a one week relationship that happened two years ago and I broke up with him because HE was yelling at me. I don't know how that with how that means I deserve getting kicked out of two bars because of a guy TWO DECADES my senior is so cool he reserves the right. Since there's only 2 bars in Redmond and all 2 of them are siding with Joe, I view this as a complete and total discrimination. I have been buying drinks all night and playing pool and music at the jukebox. Can I get a refund? Also I'm Hella drunk and can't call my bank to transfer funds. Did I mention they left me outside here for no logical reason? I didn't even do anything bad to this guy. read more

If you love football and beer, this is the place for you. If you don't love football and beer, this is not the place for you. I gave this place a 3-star because that's the average between my 2 star rating as to my preferences, and my rating of 4-stars for what is, i am sure, a decent football dive. I came in during the baseball playoffs, and even then i had to beg some-one to turn it to that from a replay of an out-of-state college football game. And then as soon as a replay of a cougar's game came on, that was it for baseball. The food (burgers, fries, and mozzarella sticks) could have been microwaved freezer food. I realize i probably should have just asked for a vodka cranberry or a screwdriver, but i've gotten spoiled by every bar in creation being able to do a fruity cocktail. I asked for a fruity vodka drink, and i got what taste like liquified skittles. Like i said, should have known better. read more

I am really happy and fortunate to live within a stone's throw of this fine pub and eatery. I've been here a handful of times both with friends and rolling solo and each visit was comfortable and inviting. It is what you make of it. Erin the bartender is very friendly and My kind of gal as she says she is jealous each time I receive my order of hot wings and am about to dive in. I have only ordered the wings four stars in heat and have been really pleased with the flavor and how the wings were cooked. I rank them ahead of Wing Stop and Buffalo Wild Wings. I know wings are a personal preference like all food, but can't give these enough praise as they are among my all time favorites. The beer selection is good enough. I don't need 150 beers on tap. A few of these strong local PNW beers will send me walking home light on my feet. As far as ambiance- I love the come as you are unpretentious vibe here. Lots of smallish big screens hung and wired by some Pollock with coax and electrical wires strewn about the bar like Charlotte's (dive bar) Web. I chuckle every time I see it. Still, all the important games are on and the local crowd here makes watching a game comfortable. I've noticed the genius management at J. Michael's set up a complimentary nacho station during weekend games. That's bonus star material- bumping them up to the full boat. I don't want to overrate, but I can't help but award JMP&E for their fine efforts to satisfy. I hear the other food is really good. I might try it some day if I am still hungry after my delicious wings. read more

J Michael's Pub & Eatery - Santa getting naughty. - Pubs Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Nice little neighborhood bar, I have never seen so many flat screen TVs in a bar like this before, great for Seahawks games. Every angle has a nice spot in the whole bar. Nice tall ceilings, great open space. Drinks are pretty cheap, they have darts, pool and small games around. Seems like there are a lot of regulars here. read more

First of all, I try to use review etiquette and mention the good things first. However, this place has no positive things to mention! I have been to this dump several times just hoping they would get their act together. Upon walking in, be sure to not trip over the items they have stored on the floor ALL over the place. One side of the bar has a very off-putting odor. Seems to come from the sinks that... Surprise, have musty rags and more random items stored in there. The bar is very lame and hard to walk up to, if you're more than one person. Table service? Not in a million years. Lazy service. As filthy as this restaurant is, I would not eat here. Looking for a dive bar? Go to the near-by Palmer's instead. read more

In my many trips to Ben Franklin in Redmond, I have noticed J Michaels Pub but never went in. A friend group and I were out on an adventure and wanted to try places we had never been and went in. The Bar has a small town feel and people were having a great time. Not a fancy place, but all were having fun. Pool is available and the décor is not fancy but fun. This is a great place to stop and have a drink, enjoy a conversation with a friend and shoot pool. There is food available, but not much for the vegetarian diet. read more

Our favorite bar never disappoints! Great service, amazing food (club sandwich, burger dip, or Cajun rub wings!), and now.... Adult Capri Suns! What more could you want? Oh yeah, great sports and tv on at all times, killer games like golden tee, and events nearly every night of the week. JMikes is the best place to meet your friends, grab dinner, or just chill by yourself. Do yourself a favor and go check it out! read more

J Michael's Pub & Eatery - Adult Capri Sun! - Pubs Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Good fun crowd for sports, decent food and drink prices for the area. Nice little local spot

This is almost as divey as bars get in Redmond (J. Michael's is second only to Palmer's in its divey-ness factor) but their selection of beers and consistent pub grub more than makes up for the lack of sticky floors and gamey patrons. You can get all four Mac & Jack's beers (a local Redmond product available only in kegs and growlers) on tap here (I bet you thought they just had one - the African Amber). No, they have a Blackcat Porter, an IPA and my favorite, the Serengeti Wheat. The mini burritos are great (careful they're really hot) and Erin and the crew are a lot of fun! Oh, and they also keep Redmond's Black Raven's Trickster IPA on tap for those hop-heads who actually like a balanced IPA that doesn't rip your taste buds out by the roots. read more

This is a nice, locally owned pub. Good strong drinks, GREAT tater tots. The layout is a bit awkward but it is a fun place for trivia or meeting friends for a drink. Parking is good. The kitchen is limited on food options but the staff is great! There is a sense of community there, as you can tell the regulars know each other and it's a great place to hang out. read more

Jacked up Ambiance: 3 Food: 4 Drinks: 5 Value: 4 Mac and Jack on Tap! Not just African Amber, the entire selection: Serengeti Wheat, Black Panther Porter, and Two Tun IPA. With the reduction in selection of the African Lounge at the airport, J Michael's is now the standard bearer of the beloved Redmond brewery. It is the place to which we, loyal Mac and Jack drinkers, rally. The place is pretty much a dive bar - any place with pull tab lottery games automatically gets that distinction. We watched Game 5 of the NBA finals there and the place was rowdy and lively - exactly what you want from a sports bar. There are HDTVs everywhere you turn, a definite plus, and they have an interesting menu. The food selection has a southern flair to it; point and case, they serve fried chicken gizzards. I love sports bars and this place is definitely high on my list. read more

I wasn't blown away by this place. J Michaels is hidden around the corner from QFC in Redmond. We went in and felt very out of place. There was lots of people and it seemed kinda like we were intruding since we'd never been there before. The guy that rang up our pitcher and food was super nice and the food was good (we had the cheesesticks and nachos) but we felt uncomfortable (not unsafe, just kinda unwelcome) so we left after that :( read more

They say the third time's a charm...YAY J Michael's! I finally found a joint in Redmond that is open July 4th and doesn't make you feel bad about being there - the third establishment I hit today! The crowd is nice and not scary, there are pool tables and I hear there is food - I don't see or smell any but I am in the corner on my laptop and I don't see wait staff so I will try that another time. I am just glad I found a happy place to not feel like a loser for working this July 4th! This is my new hang! There is one negative: the food prices are a little high, and happy hour does not include food. Also, the menu is somewhat limited. Looks like I'm going to Palmer's to eat and then here. read more

It is nice that Redmond has a small dive bar, located in the back of QFC and right by Ben Franklin Crafts. I have often been here to watching football games and there is a "regular" crowd that is friendly and welcoming. The staff is nice and decent for a bar. I have never tried the food. Seems like "all frozen stuff." I have never "notcied" a cook in the back and I think the servers are also the "kitchen staff." I had the fries one time, and they were...well, fries. I am glad they have Mac and Jacks on tap, which is one of my favorite beers! The prices are reasonable or better for a dive-bar. Overall, I come here to drink a decent beer for a decent price and watch the Rams and Hawks! Food: nah. Service: a-ok! read more

Just a good place for friends and a beer after work. So the place is small but it has good beer and good wings and combine that with some good friends what more do you need. The staff was friendly and a ton of screens to watch sports. read more

Went here on a Sunday evening and ordered a long island. I have no clue what the bartender made but it was the grossest thing I have ever had the misfortune of drinking. So I ended up not drinking it and I went up for a second attempt. This time I asked for a bit of amaretto on top. Fingers crossed i went back to my table to try the drink. Tongue hopeful, I sipped my new drink . This time it was sugary $#!+ awesome. I was hoping for a good time, sadly i was pretty disappointed read more

Best wings on the Eastside, burgers that are a great value. Plus plenty of fried food... what more could you want in a pub. Friendly staff, friendly patrons, music from a box on the wall, this is our new go to place on a Friday afternoon! read more

I'm not sure why everyone calls this a dive bar. While it's certainly on the lower end of bars in Redmond, it's no where near "dive" material. However, it's a nice place to grab a cheap drink or get in on a game of pool. I love that they have the 16 oz. PBR cans. read more

Awesome gem of a pub! You'll find many locals here, and there's a reason for that. Besides being hidden away, the food here is great and the staff is always friendly. Plus... PULL TABS! read more

J Michaels Pub is how a local Redmond dive should be: Pros: + Lots of TVs + Helpful bartenders who remember you + Buck Hunter / Arcade Golf + 2 Pool Tables + Darts + Friendly patrons + Affordable drinks Cons: + Hard to find for people that haven't been there before. Its on the side of a QFC + Seating is a little tough if you have a large party on a busy night Overall: A really fun experience. Its a local dive sports bar. Come here if you want to have fun with friends/co-workers. Not really a date spot if he/she isnt' a dive person. read more