Nice Irish pub. The Guinness was very good and the shepherds pie also was good. The staff seemed very friendly and I would say good customer service. read more

The parents were in town again, so I decided to give T.S. Mc Hugh's another try. This time I made sure to ignore the cobb salad and instead order the fish. The fish o' the day was halibut with béarnaise sauce, which came with mashed potatoes and zucchini. The zucchini was steamed correctly and was quite tasty. The serving of potatoes seemed small, but that turned out to be fine because the taste reminded me of Potato Buds. And the main dish? Ick. The sauce looked a bit curdled, and the fish, while cooked properly, was bland. Dad & Mom ordered and were happy with their fish and chips. I have accepted that if I come here again I just need to order fries. Period. read more

Kind of a dingy poorly put together night spot. But! But! They have a kickass bar stocked with scotch swilling experts in boozeology. I learned a thing or two about scotch when I came here, and that is always fun. They even gave me a free taste since it was the last few drops in the bottle. It's rare that you can find people who are actual bartenders and not just a half-braindead robot that stands behind the bar awaiting instructions like zome Battlestar Galactica Cylon (old series, not new lameassed series) "BY YOUR [BOOZE] COMMAND" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ccKPSVQcFk At least on this night, this was a cool bar to be in attendance. read more

T.S. McHugh's isn't T.S. Pee-Yew's, but isn't T.S. Wooo Hoooo's either. I had a coupon for McHugh's (Entertainment Guide), so my girlfriend and I went there to check it out. I had their fish and chips; she had a steak. Both were decent, not spectacular, but decent. The prices, as some have remarked about, are high, so if I wouldn't have had the buy one/get one coupon, it would have been a ripoff by about 30%. The inside, contrary to what others have said, was warm and cozy feeling to me, with the wood floors throughout. Come here if you have a coupon-if you don't, watch out! read more

Not bad, not wonderful. I'm usually underwhelmed when I go here, but my family likes it, so we keep returning. Average, average, average. The person who said the service is "surly" is spot-on. The filet mignon is pretty good, if you feel like spending that much. The Bailey's ice-cream pie is AWESOME, so I highly recommend coming here for dessert. read more

Food just OK = SOs bangers and mash - sausages were reminiscent of 2 dainty hot dogs; the Guinness pot pie just had a crusty/flakey croissant pastry on top that took away from my image of a thick pot pie encased in a savory "shell". Regarding the restaurant side (a nitpick) the leather table cloths were thick and creased so made our glass drinks kinda uneven, though it suits the Irish/working-man atmosphere Drinks = SO enjoyed her cider and Manhattan, Guinness is a staple so easy to enjoy and customer service was just great (allowing me to smell bottles of whiskey before tasting, and cider taste testing for SO before her indulgence) Overall a warm inviting experience that'll bring us back. Pool table near the fireplace was just so neat to enjoy when wet & windy // "Sláinte" read more

Saw the raves on Yelp about the Pot Pies, so decided to try it out before we saw a play at Seattle Rep. We started with the Artichoke Au Gratin. Oh my goodness, this was absolutely delicious! I would come back here again just to have that again! My husband and I both got the Beef & Guinness Pie. It was okay. Didn't live up to our expectation based on the reviews we read. This dish would not bring us back to TS McHugh's. We also tried the Bread and Butter Pudding. Again... pretty blah. I adore Bread Pudding, and this was a big disappointment. I wouldn't order it again. All in all... it was a let down. I would stop by -- in a heartbeat -- for some more of that appetizer. But I wouldn't come here for lunch or dinner. read more

Hol-ee Cuh-RAP. This place is The Wretched. I actually give this place zero stars, but our waitress was nice, so I give her a star. The food was painful to eat. I had the chicken sandwich, my friend had the fish n' chips. How do you mess those up?? I mean, really?? Probably the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. My friend's fish n' chips were 3 nugget-sized chunks of fried fish for $13. Rip off. 1 chicken sandwich + 1 fish n' chips + 4 beers = $45. Me thinks not. Way too expensive for what is essentially bar food. I can take my girlfriend on a nice date for that price. I had two feelings when I left this place: (1) A rock of food in my gut that my body is pissed at me for making it digest the stuff. (2) Completely regretful for spending my hard-earned money for that meal. This place was also completely dead during Sunday NFL football. read more

Don't bother. If you do walk in, note that it's dark, generally pretty quiet, and doesn't really smell like food. I find that a little scary in a place that purports to be a restaurant. We used to come here fairly frequently because we were new to town and didn't really know where else to go. It hasn't changed since then. Dank-ish. Not very friendly. Yeah, there's a rare sociable barkeep, but mostly NOT. Food is overpriced and very mediocre. The Guinness isn't very good - which is extremely bad juju in an "Irish" pub. No regulars (that we could ever discern) means no one to talk to, no good pub energy, and a flat experience. Big fat "ugh." read more

Not my scene... and I can do most scenes. Maybe it was an off night as they were having some sort of people of advertising industry event there. Really really crowded, no elbow room even. Bathrooms are pretty dirty and smelly, even the women's room. WAAAY better bars in the neighborhood to both drink and eat at. Skip it, unless the pile of friends or whatever convinces you otherwise. I plan to go elsewhere if I have a choice. read more

This little local pub is really great! I have been in here several times since my first accidental visit. I like the décor with the polished woods and sort of old pub charm. The staff are really great and friendly. They also know how to gracefully handle rowdy drunk individuals, which was great this last weekend with St. Patrick's coming up. They have a nice selection of beers on tap including a lovely cider. Lunch and dinner ate served with Irish soda bread and butter at no cost! They also have pot pies that are generously portioned and really nice. The crust is a wee soggy toward the center the couple things I've had one, but I doubt mind so much. Lunch is a great value, but the dinner menu does seem a little spendy. Overall TS McHughs is a great neighborhood pub with good decor, food, and beer. I recommend giving them a try. read more

Came here tonight with my parents before we hit the T-birds game. We were less than impressed within moments of opening up our menus and immediately wishing that we'd gone to the Thai restaurant a block away, sigh. Only ten draft beers to choose from in such a large pub (which seemed pretty mediocre to me), a short listed food menu which was ridiculously overpriced and short in options (most pub dishes averaging $15, add another $2.00 to ADD fries or an equal side dish, WTF?), and a server that 'POOF' disappeared off the face of the earth as soon as the bill was paid (despite the fact that we ordered 2 more beers and stayed another 45 minutes after dinner ended). Our server WAS very nice (when present), though what other option did he have considering the rest of the restaurant was dead except for the bar at the tail end of a Seahawks' playoff game? Our complimentary bread was fresh and tasty, though the free carbs should NEVER be the highlight of one's meal. My dad and I both ordered the fish & chips, always a 'safe' meal, and though the shoestring fries were amazingly seasoned and not at all greasy, the fish itself was rather blah and uninspired. Frankly, if I'm ordering a serving of trans-fats at dinner for once, I'd prefer it if they left my taste buds a'dancing. Though I'm a good-tasting fries whore, I doubt that I'll be returning to this restaurant-- a shame since it's just 2.5 blocks from where I now live. read more

Surprisingly empty on a Friday night. Actually, not that surprising given that the service was lackluster, the waiter never once refilled my water, and their "special" burger was basically a $9 Dick's Deluxe with overtoasted bread and generic shoestring fries. The onion rings were good, though. read more

T.S. McHugh's is one of those fake Irish pubs that frat boys and other stereotypically ugly Americans like to go to in order to pretend they are experiencing quaint, blue-collar culture. Unfortunately, the illusion of rustic simplicity is shattered by, among other things, the ridiculous prices! A simple cheese burger at T.S. McHugh's costs $10.50! The only other restaurant I know that charged double digits for a burger was the one I worked for in L.A. and the management there, A: Acknowledged that $10 was high priced for a burger, but B: said the price was worth it because they used top quality beef (which they did) and C: had impeccable service (which they also did.) The burger at T.S. McHugh's, by contrast, is nothing special. The patty is standard sized and slightly dry. The menu claims the burger contains grilled onions, which, in reality means diced onions that were cooked on the stove before being buried in the relish so that you can neither see, nor taste them without a thorough forensic investigation. Also, when I ordered my burger, they forgot the cheese. If I am paying $10.50 for a sandwich, you damn-well better get it right! Finally, if I am spending that much on a burger, I expect the beef to come from a cow that signed a consent form before voluntarily falling on its own sword out of obedience to the farmer. Only truly honorable beef is worthy of such a price, not the run-of-the-mill stuff served at T.S. McHugh's. Finally, I was annoyed by the obnoxious couple who came over to my table when they saw my bill drop in order to ask if they could sit there after me. When I told them they would have to ask the hostess like normal functioning humanoids, they decided to name drop that they knew the owner. Why? Who knows!? Maybe flaunting their friendship with restaurant owners gives them a major chubby. Either way, it was irritating. The reason I did not give this restaurant a lower review is that the waitress fixed the mistake with the cheese promptly, and in a friendly manner. She also kept my drink full and did not cop an attitude even though I was a 1-top on a busy night. Also, the name-dropping douche-bags at the bar are not the fault of the restaurant... although the owner may want to pick better friends. read more

I've been here exactly twice. The first time it was completely empty and I had a pre-dinner drink with friends. The second time was for St. Patty's Day and it was packed to the gills. The $10 cover wasn't so bad, considering what other Irish bars were charging that night. The crowd was drunk and friendly; my kind of people, for the most part. We met some interesting, fun peeps that night. And we also met some not so fun peeps, notably, the uptight soccer mom who told my friend I had a "potty mouth." That fucking bitch. ;) Their bathrooms were DISGUSTING. Water almost an inch deep covered the entire floor and unless you rolled your jeans up, they were going to get wet. Gross. All in all, a decent St. Patty's night. read more

Awww, my sweet haunt. You haven't changed a bit. Though gotten more seductive I see. Science 1st Tuesday's lectures with a pint, you are a nice place to rest. Still scared to eat your food but love your beautiful scotch shelf, your friendly staff, and what you consider entertainment. Slainte! read more

Went there on Sat (02/05) and had dinner and drinks. I had the Shepard Pie and of course bottled Irish Beer. The food was good but my wife's mixed drinks were were so so. Surprisingly for a Sat night the place was empty at 8pm. Besides the food we played some shuffle board and video games. Good place but would of been better with a bigger crowd. Maybe next time. read more

Decent-ish Irish pub on Queen Anne. Had a good pint. I haven't tried the food. Luckily. I'd probably come back for a pint if I was an event in the neighborhood. read more

This is definitely the drinking establishment I go to when I am looking for something a little quieter... and empty. Oh, is it empty. I can see why, since the food isn't all that great, but I rarely go for the food anyway. I go for the scotch and the killer bar staff. When I decided to go grab a glass of scotch on a solo Valentine's night I sauntered here and was greeted by Ryan, who definitely knew his way around scotch--exactly what I was looking for. On the minus side, it does smell a little musty, but after a pint, isn't noticable anymore. read more

Yes, it was a Sunday night. Yes, there was no one in the restaurant. So why did we get such shitty service? At this point our group had dwindled down to about 8 people, and we wandered in here to have a drink. I again ordered a cosmo (this was my night to try them all over town!) as well as three of us ordered a chocolate cake shot. The bartender didn't know that this was served with a slice of lemon, so he had to go and grab them for us. Not only did it take ridiculously long to make our drinks, but he had to come back and ask us 3 times who ordered what and how we wanted our bill split. Maybe we'll try again on a different night, but not unless we're out of options. read more

Unfortunately I am review #17, which is kinda crappy but oh well. For the prices, TS McHughs kinda sucks. I've gotten quite a few meals there and they've always been good, but I don't enjoy it. The booths are hard wood, and the ambiance is blah. The Prime Rib was so good, but still more expensive than I care to spend on food. I just would rather go somewhere else. read more

I wouldn't waste your time or money here..... I do have to start this review by saying the service was good, but everything else was EXTREMELY underwhelming. For drinks I order an old fashion which tasted like juice with a ton of sugar at the bottom.... Appetizers we had the calamari which were undercooked tasted doughy and the nachos which was essentially chips with cold hard cheese on top. The meals we had were the "famous" beef pot pie, the puff pastry was undercooked and the filling needed a lot of salt, the chicken sandwich which was super dry, and the chicken pot pie which also had undercooked puff pastry and needed more seasoning. The moral of the post, everything was either under or overcooked and with 3 appetizers and 4 meals ordered nothing was cooked right. read more

Great Irish spot in the Queen Anne area. Despite it's location, it seems to have a good locals feel to it, so that's always a plus. I was there for lunch, but it seemed like the were a pretty lively bar in terms of events lined up. The beer specials were good, the fish n chips were on point, and the service was solid. I also tried a veggie focaccia sandwich and that was pretty good too. Oh and good use of vintage bikes as ceiling ornaments! If I'm in Queen Anne, I'd go back again. read more

3.5stars! We came here right before Radiohead, so this place was packed! They got us seated right away and the food came quick! My boyfriend got a beer and I stuck with water. Chicken strips were okay, not bad but not amazing. I imagine we would only end up here again before a concert. I guess the most interesting part of our visit was the guy behind us pounding two (yes two!!) doubles at once... he already looked really fucked up and he was cruising through those drinks. Felt bad for his date. But now I know where to go if I want to be over served. read more

Ugh. What a weird, uncomfortable place to eat. Granted, we went there on a Sunday afternoon, but our entire experience was lacking, start to finish. Walking in, I noticed newspaper articles by the door; you know, the kind with favorable reviews of the establishment. If I had looked closer, I would've noticed that they were just articles about Irish things, like St. Patrick's Day, and felt less reassured by them. The host-waiter-bus-boy all rolled into one that we had was terrible. He was very nice, but very bad at his job. It took maybe 10 minutes to get him to come over and take our order, and once we did, it took another 20 minutes for drinks to come. Even then, we only received one of three! In his neglect of our table, it was almost as if he wanted to give us a chance to get the hell out of there without embarrassing anyone. Maybe 45 minutes later, our food arrived. Nearly everyone was disappointed in their meal (except for the chicken pot pie, that was the one high note). My food was mostly cold, and others just plain bad. The cheap plastic tablecloths did nothing for me either. When the waiter sheepishly wandered over to ask if everything was okay, I flat out told him no. When I told him my food was cold, he offered to get me a new plate, but honestly, I don't think temperature was the only problem. Long after our plates had been cleared, no check had appeared. Ditching out on the bill was even suggested by my 60 year old mother. Eventually we flagged down our waiter, got the check, and got the hell out of there. Oh, again, to be fair, we weren't charged for the drinks that came 45 minutes late. The fact that they seem to be aware of their own mediocrity is the only nice thing I can say about this place. Looking around at other people, I saw lots of waiting and questioning looks on faces. Of those eating, I saw no smiles or looks of contentment. I won't be going back. read more

I live in the area, so I've been to T.S. McHugh's a few times. Once I went for St Patty's day. The food has also been so so. I've never been blown away. Yesterday, I went for happy hour, because friends of mine were in a hurry and just wanted quick beers and quick food. We should have known better. Like the other reviewer on here, my gut is still pissed at me. We had happy hour chicken filets, and buffalo wings. The wings were cold as ice, and the chicken filets had obviously been re-heated time and time again, and were so stiff we could barely pull them apart. We were starving and in a hurry so we didn't make a fuss, but I think I am going to call the manager tomorrow. The food was AWFUL. Lastly - everytime I've been there, even just for a drink, there is one bartender there who is so unpersonable. If I had a bar I would want cool and friendly bartenders. This guy is always such a prick and he barely lets you finish ordering before he walks away. I know anybody who has been to T.S knows the guy I'm talking about. Anyway, ever watched Kitchen Nightmares? I'm afraid to see the shit that goes on in this kitchen, because the food is terrible. read more

Do not eat here!!!! Everything's was awful. Husband ordered calamari and a burger. I ordered fish n ships. The calamari have shrimp tails in it under the breading. The fish was old. It smelt like it was sitting around all day. Service took forever. read more

The food is mediocre, but quite expensive. I wouldn't bother trying most of it. The beer and whiskey list are good though. However, the only reason you should come here is for the football games. They have several screens and a lot of seats. The energy is high, and the beer keeps coming. I would watch every football game here if the food was with ordering. read more

The food was good and service was good but my boyfriend and I spent 75 bucks here just to have the shits an hour later. Probably not a common thing that happens but still, no fun!!! Yelp is telling me "your review is currently shorter than most - keep it up" but I have to run back to the lavatory sooooooo... read more

Went here for St. Patrick's Day. They were advertising breakfast. Food was very over cooked (my poached eggs were hard boiled) and lukewarm. Our waitress wasn't very friendly and was already complaining about how busy it had been (they had only been open a couple of hours). I liked the ambiance of the pub and the drinks were fine--had an Irish coffee--but they really need to step it up with their food. Why promote breakfast if you are not going to do it well? I will go to a different establishment in the future. read more

Great place to have Drinks and food. Our Waitress was on the ball. Heather is awesome. We had a party of 7 and she dealt with us very well read more

T S McHugh's - Irish Pub Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends were all whining because they wanted bar games or some shit. I'm like people, it's an Irish pub. The Irish don't have bar games because they come to a bar to drink beer or whiskey, not to play shuffleboard or some crap. The food was what I'd expect for this type of establishment - tasty but a little pricey. The beer selection was fantastic however, and the mixed drinks were cheaper than those at other places we went that night. Shockingly quiet for a Saturday night though. Do they maybe have a money laundering thing going on in a back room? read more

I generally like Irish Pubs, and although TS McHugh's isn't near the top of the list, I'd still give it some props on some criteria. I used to frequent this place when I worked near here and it can be a fun establishment. Located in the heart of Queen Anne, this place is easy to find since it rests right on Mercer Street near Queen Anne Ave. You'll just have to contend with the downtown street parking, just like anywhere else in Seattle. The inside is a little dark and usually not too overcrowded (at least the times I've been there). I'm not sure if they serve it anymore, but definitely try the meatloaf sandwich. They generally make meatloaf early in the week and then the next day they make sandwiches out of it. A couple of my friends and I would sometimes call ahead just to make sure they had meatloaf sandwiches (hahaha). It's served on some really, interesting, and tasty Irish soda bread. Pretty good stuff. read more

I'm a big fan of Irish pubs, and while not the best, T.S. McHugh's fits the bill nicely. I like it because I'm not from Seattle, and it doesn't fit the Seattle mold.....unfortunately, that also means its very, very quiet here. I've had food a couple of times - I've been happy with everything I've ordered. They have a decent, but not spectacular, beer selection. Waitresses and bartenders are generally a lot of fun - I remember (well, sorta remember) doing a bunch of shots with a bartender on a fairly empty Saturday night. The atmosphere is nice. My biggest gripe with this place is just that its very, very empty. Come on, Seattle! Ditch those yuppie, overpriced downtown bars and come on down here! read more

While you can expect a good selection of Irish brews and spirits here, the fact that they are willing to go above and beyond for their customers is what really sets them apart. My boyfriend left his debit card here and only realized it when he returned home to Vancouver, WA. He called the pub and not only had they kept it safe, but they mailed it back to him at no cost. They fully deserve a 5 star review! read more

Thought this would be a convenient place to get a quick meal before an event at McCaw Hall. Made a reservation just to be sure. But when we showed up at 6:15 PM, a sign said sit anywhere and inform the bartender. This was obviously because there were less than a dozen parties in the place. We chose a quiet table and a server brought menus and water before we could even sit down. That was the best service we got for the next hour. It took at least ten minutes before he came back to get our order. He sensed that we were in a hurry and warned me away from the chicken pot pie, which "could take 15-20 minutes to prepare". As we waited for the next 30+ minutes before our sandwiches were brought out, we watched this one waiter flit from table to table trying to keep up with things. Occasionally, the bartender also helped out. A nearby table finally got their food (we overheard their remarks about the slow service, too). We waited and steamed, watching the time for our show start pressing upon us. Finally, the food came. Right then, we asked for the check to be brought. At least this was taken care of quickly. The food was was about as expected, based on the decor. Meh. Crispy chicken sandwich and 'Irish' Reuben were adequate. The salads were fresh but unspectacular. The tables are all covered in red-checked vinyl tablecloths that weren't exactly dirty. But the whole place is in need of a refresh. We were simply glad to finally get out of there and make it to our show and get to our seats with just a few minutes to spare. This might be OK as a neighborhood pub. I don't recommend it if you are looking for quick service or really good food. read more

Every time I come here, I enjoy it more and more. They have standard bar, with lots of on-tap beer and ales, and a few abnormal Irish selections on tap. If you have ever been to Ireland, the service and the food are comparable to what you may find in a pub in Dublin. Back in my non-vegan days, I had a wonderful cheddar soup here. I usually have the fries when I come now, and some sort of soup, if a vegetarian one is available. I am not sure why this place has a few negative reviews. I don't know exactly what people are expecting out of an Irish pub. I expect laid back people, good food and good music at a reasonable volume, a non-club like atmosphere, and friendly quick service. Oh, and a few flat screens with sports games on. Which is exactly what T.S. McHugh's delivers, each and every time. For nightlife, it is a good local escape from the madness of Peso's and Ozzies and the like! read more

Stopped in here for a quick minute. Grabbed a drink, and fed the kids. This place is a little dusty...but met my needs for the day. read more

I may be bias because for sentimental reasons this place is well loved. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here and had a fabulous time. We reserved a private room and had wonderful service. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating to all of our family and friends. They kept the drinks flowing and made sure everyone was satisfied with their food. I ended up ordering the salmon because I had to fit in my wedding dress the next day = ) which was light and tasty but not the best I had ever had. Hubby ordered the Beef and Guinness Pie which was so yummy and filling. We ended up going back again after a year of marriage to re-visit the memory and we both enjoyed the Beef and Guinness Pie and it was tasty once again. read more

Tonight I ate here for the last time. In a mostly empty restaurant, it shouldn't take 10 minutes to get two cocktails and a beer, and well over 30 additional minutes for 3 entrees. Server was inattentive and seemed to care more about hanging out in the waiter station than checking on his customers. read more