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    The Chieftain

    3.3 (151 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, American, Pubs
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE CHIEFTAIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    $8 Chicken Caesar Salad Happy Hour! Such a big portion for the price :)
    Emma L.

    Such a cute patio in the back, and the food is so good and cheap! I will be coming back for the karaoke night!

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    Stephanie C.

    I lost track of the number of times I've been here, and frankly it's my least favorite bar in Cap Hill. It's popular among GROUPS of people, but almost never just 1-2 patrons. I assume they're mostly students of SeattleU. If you're not one, you stick out like a sore thumb. If you are one, lord of judges vibes. What's great about it is that they offer specials every day at almost every hour of the day. They also have triva, karaoke, and open mic nights. Most of the prices are reasonable. The quality of food is average and there's nothing special about the menu. The drink menu is very limited, and there's only 2-3 special cocktails here. The place feels like its a fraction of what it used to be, dated and never restored, and lots of unused space. Lots of seating, but it's never full. So, If I had to guess why anyone would come here, if not by force like I am, it's because the food is affordable, there's a lot of space for people to hang out, and there's a free pool table.

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    Jessica W.

    This bar is walking distance from where we live but have always kind of avoided it as it's the local college spot. Decided to swing in on a whim to quickly watch the Seahawks and grab a quick drink. Unbeknownst to us they open at 2pm... we learned this as we walked in at approximately 2:04pm. After a couple beers and a stressful performance from Russell Wilson we decided to stress eat a chicken quesadilla for the hell of it. We were INCREDIBLY shocked how much flavor it had. It was delectable, and the first time in a long time I excitedly wanted to order more food from a college bar. Servers were also super kind and personable. I would give it five stars but seeing as I know this wasn't an average visit (we were more or less the only people there at the time), going with four for now. Nonetheless, we will be back, and will update on the next visit as needed!

    Todd S.

    Really cool, Irish pub with cozy, low-light atmosphere. Affordable drinks, super friendly and welcoming waitstaff! If you're going for a late-night drink, and are looking for food, their kitchen closes around 10 pm. However, around 11, a Seattle hot dog cart makes an appearance outside, to serve all your drunken, munchie needs. Haha It's a plus that I live within walking distance! Will be back for sure.

    Alex H.

    I absolutely love coming here! Especially on taco Tuesdays. Major shout out to April she is an amazing bartender. I highly recommend coming here if your looking for a great night out.

    Waffle fries, nachos, and hummus plate
    Sho I.

    You will find law students here all the time because this is their go-to to drink and get wasted. I am not one of them, just for the record. Chieftain has good appetizers such as Tachos (tater tot version of nachos with all the guac and other crap on it), mozzarella cheese sticks, and wings. Their drinks are pretty standard, but I especially like their nitro stout that they sometimes have on their rotating tap. Summers are nice because they have an outside area in the back that you and your friends can sit. If you want to stay away from the loud BGM and TV, you can also sit in the front area near the front door. The back room has a pool table if you want to shoot pool; when private events are going on there, the servers will put the plates of food on the pool table. Some tips: Monday is happy hour all day, which means $5 appetizers and some discounted drinks. Tuesdays attract large crowds because Chieftain has Trivia Night at 8pm. If your team wins, I think you get $50 off your party's tab, $25 if you get second. My friends and I have never won anything from Trivia Night every time we went, so I don't bother to go anymore.

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    Kristen K.

    Pretty casual college bar. I wouldn't really recommend it for the 35+ crowd. Drinks are pretty cheap, music fluctuates from medium to blaringly loud, service is ok.

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    Only bar in town. Best bar in town. Best prices in town. The only thing the town knows is 12th avenue.

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    Gotta love this place: good prices, excellent staff, fun atmosphere, and great drinks. Tuesdays are a must-go here.

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    Went to watch soccer game. There at the opening. Good atmosphere and beers were good. Beer and service better than the game.

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    Bartender was rude to us and they decided to tip themselves extra. Nice! They serve credit card fraud in a cup.

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    So much fun having a gathering at The Chieftain. Great, friendly staff, food was terrific!

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    Can't believe I gave the chieftain 4 stars. This place rocks! Going to 5 stars. Perfect mix of locals and college kids

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    This place is awesome l. I love it. Good vibes o my. You should really come here. Good drink even better atmosphere.

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