Came in around 10pm on a Friday and was surprised to find it very quiet with only a few other parties. 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. read more

The perfect spot for a cold night. The inside is cozy with wooden interior and a big fireplace. Energy is very casual. Staffs are friendly and helpful at recommending whiskey! We got some drinks and food. I really enjoyed the Irish Stew which came with Soda Bread. Nice and savory with lots of tender lamb pieces. The Fish & Chips were also great. Especially the fries and tartar sauce. So crispy and hot! Definitely will be back for some more good food and vibes. read more

Kells Brewery - Irish Stew - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We popped in for some drinks on a late Saturday afternoon. The bar offers a large selection of hard alcohols plus they make their own beer and cider. I enjoyed their Irish Coffee which was perfect on a cold damp day. The brewery is a good size. For the holidays the restaurant was nicely decorated. Plus you can grab a seat in front of the fireplace to relax The brewery has their own parking lot. A big plus in the neighborhood. The brewery does offer happy hours on the weekdays. Happy hour is from 4-6pm. The restaurant offers a full menu behind their drink menu. read more

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Dropped in before a Timber game recently and was pleasantly surprised! Their beer and cocktail options are decent, not amazing, but solid. The service was a little slow, but I would probably credit that to the pre-game rush. Pretty average experience except for the chicken curry, which was great! When I ordered I kind of expected like a cold chicken curry sandwich, but this was like hot gravy and poured over fries. It was weird and fun and oddly crave-able. I'd actually go back for just this! I'm sure it's not that unique an item, but it was new to me. haha read more

Kells Brewery - Curry - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There's only street parking in the area so that sucks a little bit but otherwise this is a great place to grab a bite to eat or have a quick beer. Kells has the absolute BEST fish and chips. I haven't found anywhere better in all of my travels and they are my favorite thing to order. The service was a bit slow on this particular day but they were setting up for a band so it was to be expected. read more

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Tremendous service. Great vibe and a warm and friendly staff. They opened slightly early for us to come in and sit down and had a wonderful lunch. The space was decorated for the holidays and felt joyful. I got a Caesar salad salad with shrimp that was phenomenal. read more

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Such a wonderful atmosphere! Went to Kell's before a Portland Thorn's game and the place was hopping! Walked in and the lights are dim, plenty of seats. Our server was wonderful quick and friendly. Answered all of our questions. Our party of 8 requested separate checks and we were accommodated. The Kell's burger was ono! Came hot, bun was soft, lots of mixed greens on it...yum! Good place in walking distance to the stadium! Will definitely return to Kell's! read more

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Don't bother stopping here if you expect good service or any service at all. I honestly don't know how they stay in business. I've tried it twice in the last month and won't be back. First time I waited forever for a server to appear and when she did she was completely disinterested. Tried again tonight and the bartender couldn't be bothered to serve me with plenty of time to spare before they closed. There are other places more deserving of my money and time. read more

Steve and I went to Kells Brewery a while back and we enjoyed it considerably! We had some French fries that they had on their food menu and really liked those. The dipping sauces that went with them were very good as well. I had their Blood Orange Wheat Beer for what was on their beer menu and liked it. It was nice and light bodied which we desired on that day. Flavors to look for withthe beer are citrus, fruitiness, strong flavors in general and a kind of grainy kind of flavor. The beer was super refreshing as when we were out a day about it was very hot on the day we were visiting Portland breweries. read more

Kells Brewery - The very refreshing Blood Orange Wheat Beer! - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Places had been one of the best Irish spots in Portland for decades. Amazing curry and chips, whiskey bbq wings, etc. Also staff is the most friendly and courteous every time over those decades! Can watch soccer, football, or other sports in their numerous screens. Great atmosphere each time I or my family has gone, highly recommend! read more

We happened to stop by on St Patty's day to get some Irish food for lunch. We found great street parking nearby (free on Sundays) and we were excited to go because we were hungry after walking around the Japanese garden nearby. I was appalled at the mandatory $20 a person "cover charge" to get in. After hearing that, I wanted to go somewhere else but my bf had his heart on eating here so he paid for it. The cover charge did not include anything except coming in. I saw a lot of people turn around because they didn't want to pay either. That being said, the food and service was great. You have to find your own table and it took about 20 minutes until we found one that opened up. We got the fish and chips which was delicious. The fish was melt in your mouth and the fries hot and crispy. While the food and ambience was great, the cover charge turned me off. I won't be coming back here. read more

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Great irish pub and drink options. The little private booths are my fav and it's such a dark cozy ambiance that it's a date night spot for sure. Big fire place (I think they may have live music on some nights but I'm not sure) My complaint and the knocked down star was I order a Strawberry Lemonade and after drinking some of it it tasted off (figured artificial flavor) but I ended up just asking to make sure, I asked if it had alcohol and they said 'yes, it's a Kells House Strawberry Lemonade, which has vodka' I'm pregnant. Didn't ask for that. I see the confusion since it apparently is on the menu, but again that's not what I ordered. The waiter was apologetic but there isn't fixing that. I can't see that happening often but for any DD, preggy, or recoveries it's a big mess up. I'm sure they will specify going forward tho read more

I went here for St Patrick's Day. It was a horrible experience. For St. Patrick's Day, I thought this is the place to be. 1) Service was horrendous. It took so long to get our drink and food order in, yet we got there when they opened. 2) Irish food was disgusting. The Corned Beef was like leather. It tasted like it was made yesterday and microwaved. The cabbage and carrots were still raw. They were quickly stir-fried, when they should have been boiled like traditional recipes. The mash potatoes was unseasoned. I could not finish it. 3) Everything is so overpriced. $80 for two people is ridiculous for lunch. 4) Cocktails tasted water down. I had a mule. Didn't taste ginger beer and could barely taste the alcohol. $12 for a glass of lime water. I get better Irish Food at McMenamins and Thirsty Lion. That's pretty sad. Kells has gone downhill over the years. When I go to Kells, I expect an authentic Irish meal. read more

Stop by for a pint of their own stout, which was fantastic and had the bartender recommend a single Irish whiskey. read more

Kells Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had a really nice experience with the bar staff! Both people were warm and inviting. Had the Sheppards Pie and it was so delicious! Kells is so consistently good! The food is always prepared with care and taste so damn good! Was able to sit and carry out conversation during the time ramping up for dinner. read more

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Always a great experience in this quaint Irish pub/brewery. Smaller than the Kells Restaurant & Pub on 2nd & Ash, but just as much fun! read more

Kells Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came to Portland for 2 weeks, and I'm sad I didn't discover this place earlier. Kells reminds me of the grander Irish pubs back home in New England, except that the food here is better. Ambiance is classic Irish pub, with a fantastic array of scotch, old school decor. Gotta love the older Irish gents at nearby tables, gathered around their brews, laughing at jokes they've probably told each other at least 13 times, yet laugh like it's their first time hearing it. Have to give a fantastic shout out to their sausage roll (the gravy is such a magical touch), and the amazeballs bangers and mash. It's been a while since I've had bangers that taste like the old country, and Kells did the ancestors proud! It went perfectly with the Guinness stout I ordered. Looking forward to more visits upon my return to Portland! read more

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I came to know about this Irish pub in a ghost tour. I actually captured some orbs in a series of pictures I won't share because they're spooky. I came back with my partner for dinner and drinks and it was the best because of the live music and libations!!! Their beer selection is great. They have an array of each type of beer. I always go for Heffs and I was happy with my choices. Service takes a minute but be mindful of how there were only a couple servers for the entire first floor. I can't complain since you wait while jamming to the live band!!! As for the food it was great. I got the standard sausage and mashed potatoes which came with a delicious sauce and my favorite: PICKLES!!! Not sure if they make their own sausage but it didn't have that processed taste. Definitely ordering this again!!! My partner had the fish and chips and he was happy. It came with a generous amount of string cut fries and three thinly breaded fish fillets. I tried a bite and it was crispy and perfectly fishy. I highly recommend this Irish pub for the beer selection, live music and the food!!! read more

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The place is great but the service of one of the managers is just horrible. Had a friend from Washington come in with a legitimate ID and the manager that was serving us wasn't competent enough to simply recognize an ID, she had to pull out the victim card when asked when she couldn't take it. read more

After visiting Ireland, this was a pleasant treat to enjoy some traditional Irish fare. Love the ambiance, staff was accommodating, and food was delicious. Will definitely be back for another bowl of Lamb stew. Warms the soul and makes those cold days even better. read more

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Kells is located at a convenient location on 21st street. They have a couple nice TVs at the bar which is nice for sports fans. They do have a happy hour but the beers are not featured on it. Atmosphere has been pretty quiet the few times that I have been in but I believe they have music on weekends. Beers were a little pricey. Food menu featured some Irish grub although I didn't try it. Would probably come more if they had some cheap beer offerings read more

We went to Kells for a birthday celebration over the weekend and were double charged for several items on our tab. Our waitress was extremely rude and refused to fix our bill. Ended up paying over $150 in excess charges for food and drinks that we did not have or had already paid for. I have had nothing but good experiences here in the past but will certainly not be going back again based on this visit. The woman with short dark hair and glasses running the bar was disrespectful and made no effort to resolve the situation nor believed that we were telling the truth about the mistake on our tab. read more

First time here but already a fan. Excellent beer, whiskey, and wings. Love the vibe too. The whiskey wall is classy and gives you lots of options: whether Irish, Scotch, Japanese, Bourbon, or even some Taiwanese. Staff are very knowledgeable as well. It was fun to ask about different Irish Whiskeys and learn. Really enjoyed Green Spot which was more nuanced than Red Breast IMO. Wings were very flavorful. Stout was delicious and perfectly poured. Glad to find a great local spot. read more

Great house-made stout on Nitro and the game day menu while small is still very good food and the service is always great!

I don't make it out to Kell's (any of their locations) as much as I'd like. This particular Kell's, out in NW off 21st street, is my wife's favorite go-to location for St. Patrick's Day festivities, which is a bit of a double-edged sword. As expected for their showcase holiday event, it was packed to the gills, even though we're just coming out of mask mandates, so the experience comes with some...inherent risks. That said, we're about as prepared as anyone can be, immunology-wise, and it's about time we started returning to normal. If we don't, we never will. The $20 cover netted us entry, plus a couple of sweet Kell's t-shirts. The 21st avenue location features a covered auxiliary tent for capacity spillover, meaning the main dining area is pretty much standing room only, and barely that. We wanted to enjoy the live music (a staple at Kell's, even during regular weekdays and weekends), so we waded into the throng, hoping to find a place to sit...a tall order, in and of itself! Snagging a table during a premier event requires vigilance, patience and assertiveness, but after about an hour, we managed to grab one, and ordered food and drinks. It's a foregone conclusion that my wife will order the Corned Beef & Cabbage on St. Patty's, and myself, having had some for lunch, pivoted to my other perennial favorite, the Shepherd's Pie. Incredibly, despite the overwhelming mass of humanity ordering food and drinks at the same time, our entire order manifested at our table within 15 minutes. A jealousy-inspiring portion of corned beef landed, hot and fresh, in front of my wife, but my Shepherd's Pie was satisfying enough to keep me from stealing more than a bite or two (at least until she became full, at which time, it became ALL MINE)! Two-for-one! Heck yes! There were, of course, a few nitpicks here and there: the mashed potatoes in my Shepherd's Pie seemed a little on the cold and hard side, likely having sat idle for a while before being utilized. Considering the amount they must have had to make to prepare for their most popular holiday, that's not surprising. I'd also say that the cocktails I ordered were a tad on the anemic side, but that is also not normal, and likely a result of the event. Knocking even one star off of Kell's rating, because of a couple minor hiccups, due to the swarming chaos of their St. Patty's Day event, would be unjust. Any day of the week, this is a four-clover, five star pub, and being able to pull of such an overwhelming event as successfully as they have, requires a degree of skill (and luck) that only the Irish possess! read more

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Cute place for sure but nothing super special unless you're really craving Irish vibes. Beer was good, food was good - it was nice for a quiet Sunday afternoon. I will say the boneless wings were randomly super good! read more

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Only had drinks Four stars for ambiance and cool bartender waitress this evening - 'the closer'. Irish coffee was ok No sugar rim Irish lager is a favorite of someone in our group. Holiday decor and big fireplace makes this place a solid four for me Way better than the seattle market Kells. Still in the family though ... read more

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After getting reconnected to Kell's at a Yelp event, met friends here one night for happy hour. Since they are beer drinkers, this was the perfect place to have a few beers (them) and watch a game. I went with the cider on tap which was crisp and dry. We all got burgers and man, were they good! The large patty was juicy and cooked to perfection. Fries were crispy and plentiful. I'll be back just for that! One of my friends got the bangers and mash and said they were outstanding, the sausage had that outside crisp that makes it next level. The inside is old school pub with lots nooks and various seating arrangements, even a cozy fireplace. The bar is towards the back and there are about a dozen barstools there. Small free parking lot next door if you are lucky to get a spot otherwise street parking is available; download Parking Kitty for an easier experience. read more

Came in the day after the blizzard of '23.... Roads are iced but this place was open and I enjoyed my time here. Bartenders are chill and professional. Love the atmosphere and selection. Thank you for the hospitality... read more

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Great food , very good liquor selection, friendly staff , highly recommended , also for cocktails lovers their old fashioned is really, really good read more

We had a wonderful experience eating Shepherds Pie with salads and sweet potato fries. And, of course, a cocktail and the legendary Guinness beer completed the evening. Our service was excellent with Ms. B., Luke and staff. Thank you to all at Kells. See you on St. Patrick's Day! read more

This brewery/restaurant is exactly what I think of when I think of "Irish pub." Tucked into a corner, just off a busy street but with a neighborhood feel. A little dark, mirrors and wood paneling, a long bar, lots of whiskey, and traditional Irish food. The waiter and bartender were both terrific, offering great service in addition to friendly conversation. We enjoyed fish and chips and a burger, drank a few great beers, and even purchased some merch. Highly recommend. read more

Dropped in for a quick drink and to catch some premier league soccer. Looks like their draft beer is home-grown from Kells Brewery itself! Very cool selection, and not just a whole assortment of the mainstream beers you see around the area. Bartender was super chill and made for good service overall. Looks like they have an outdoor seating area out back, but the inside was fairly spacious, and nice to be in on those drizzly days! read more

I would most definitely recommend this place the atmosphere with an Irish vibe. The food is outstanding we had some small plates and shared and they all were very tasty my favorite was the butternut squash soup. They also have live music every night. read more

We didn't get dinner here. We stopped for a drink and a snack. But with that said I will be coming back to try their dinner. The menu looked great and the food that was coming out looked fantastic. We did get an appetizer and it was delicious. The staff was super friendly and made great recommendations on whiskeys and just overall they were super engaging. The ambiance is really mellow and cozy, I love the lighting. Even though it is a large open space it is very cozy. I can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

Coming up to Christmas we always like visiting here because the decorations are superb - especially the upside down Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling. Cozy fireplace, lovely ambience, great food and service with a tinge of real Irish. No wonder we keep coming back! read more

What a top notch place to come to enjoy the Semi Finals World Cup Soccer match. The wait staff was awesome. You never had to ask for anything they just knew what you needed. There for every little detail. The Pilsner and stouts were cold, the burgers juicy and HUGE! I never saw so much protein packed into a burger. Plus fresh veggies and delicious soft buns. Oh did I mention the two orders of sweet potato fries we devoured? There are TVs set up at every angle of the bar so no one is cranking their necks to watch the match. I highly recommend Kells on 23rd. Great neighborhood sports bar. read more

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Had to go in since I love beer and the wife's name is Kelley. Wish they did flights of beer but 2 half pours did the trick. Daughter like the sour, I enjoyed the fresh hop ipa and tropical hazy ipa. Great experience and enjoyed snagging some branded items to take home. read more

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I always enjoy coming to Kell's. It's a special treat to relax and partake in Irish food with a Guinness or as yummy cocktail. Kell's is pretty consistent and one of my go-to places for comfort food. It's usually pretty fast to get a seat and, though the service wasn't great this last time, it's usually pretty good. As a pescatarian, I normally gravitate toward the fish and chips (though I do with this location had the Irish nachos like the one on 2nd because those are amazing) and I enjoy a Kell's Old Fashioned. This time I went with a whiskey and ginger beer drink from their specials that I can't remember the name of. While it was good, I'll stick to my usual next time. It's a great place to get drinks with friends, have a relaxing night out, or if there's a game going they can put it up on the TVs so you can watch and sip a beer. I'll definitely be back and I recommend you check it out too! read more

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I have been coming to Kells for years and it's always been a phenomenal bar with amazing food. However, I ordered the wedge salad today and it compelled me to redownload this app and give Kells a 5 star rating. Perfect portion size with fresh and delicious ingredients. Also must try the BBQ wings and the Kells Reuben. Insanely good food with impeccable service. You can tell the people who work here genuinely care about the business and it shows in the way they stop to chat with you and be friendly. Also a great spot pre or post Timbers match. Keep doing you Kells! read more

Kells Brewery - Special of the day: Wedge Salad - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon