we came back to tc o'leary's for dinner last evening and sat outside...music was playing and many…read morefolks were there inside and outside...i had a rainier, and my partner had a guinness....our friend had a baileys with coffee....after that i had the vegan burger with salad......she had the fish/chips, and so did our friend, plus the crispy califlower....the drink/food hit the spot and were great....the staff is wonderful, friendly as always, and quick....thx so much.....

Happy Hour prices were good. Bartender was super friendly. Very local vibe, which is cool. Fish and…read morechips were average but cocktails were good.

I always want to like it more than I do. I always want to come in, look at the lovely downtown pub…read more(I don't bother with 21st Street), and say "you know what, it's about on par with anything I've seen in Boston, Hoboken, New York, Philly, Baltimore, or Chicago." I want to say it's on par with the better Northwest offerings like the Irish Heather in Vancouver, The Irish Times in Victoria, or Murphy's in Seattle. But I can't. Because every time I'm here I'm just reminded of all the things it isn't. The menu looks somewhat right on paper, but it's little things like the spice and bake on the sausage rolls, the fact that they won't give you curry and chips without ordering the whole chicken entree ordeal, the somewhat dry and mealy burger. Then there are the drinks: There's a Guinness on, but the Magners is in the bottle. And then there's the whole brewpub element that was introduced a few years ago that baffles me. There are so many breweries in town, and so many quality Irish breweries, that I have no idea why you'd brew a middling beer lineup of your own AND make an Irish stout and red, of all things. But the most disappointing part of The Kells is that it's all the worst parts of the pubs in cities I just mentioned without containing any of their finer points. Stripped of history, taplist, menu, and other comforts, it's just a place where suburbanites come into the city, get loud for a few hours, pay their few quid, and leave without doing much else in the area. Compared to the Leaky Roof, T.C. O'Leary's or the city's English pubs like the Rose and Thistle or Moon and Sixpence, The Kells seems detatched and at arm's length from anything. that might resemble a community. I've heard they've done (double-decker English) buses to Timbers and Thorns matches, and I hear they're basically propping up the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities, but there's something artificial to it. It's a shame. I know the founders came from Belfast and I know the family is still very much involved, but although the staff is always pleasant when I come in, there's very little about the place that makes me want to return. It doesn't repel me, but a pub should draw me in more than this one does.

I don't generally give 5-star reviews, but Kells is a Portland treasure. I've never had a bad meal…read morethere. From fish and chips to sausage rolls to Irish stew, it's a rustic Irish Pub that does itself proud every day. Speaking of the fish and chips: They are to die for. The batter is crisp, and the fish is light and tender. The tartar sauce is not cloyingly sweet, and compliments the fish nicely. The fries are delicious as well, and they stay crisp through the meal. in the past, I have had the Reuben, the Sausage roll, and the Irish Stew among others. I recommend them all. Stop by, you will enjoy the rustic atmosphere and the excellent service. Be sure to ask them why there are dollar on the ceiling.

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

The perfect spot for a cold night. The inside is cozy with wooden interior and a big fireplace…read more 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.

Irish Pub with friendly service, lots of seating and TV for watching sports. Good happy hour prices…read moreand skilled pouring. I'd definitely recommend swinging in here for drinks.

Had the blue cheese burger with onion rings. The burger was good but meat needed more seasoning…read more The clam chowder was more like a potato soup with a few clams. Runny, not thick and also lacked any seasoning to put it over the top. Very friendly service and an old-time sports bar feel to it. Patio dining is nice. Not sure I'd come back though. $18 burgers is quite pricey for what it was.

We had been in for Espresso Martini month, which was our first time in the place. Bartenders were…read moreengaging and cocktails were good. We stopped in last night for a night cap and had the Irish coffee. We both enjoyed ours. The menu is large but we did not have anything to eat. Sitting at the bar is our preferred spot, booths look good and plenty of tables in the bar area.

Joined about 12 friends for a meal here. We had a reservation so it wasn't a problem. Only…read morestrange thing was we had to order at the bar as the three tables next to the bar don't have a server assigned? Weird? Not a huge issue as we were served fairly fast for such a large party. Started with an app., scotch egg. It was good but first time I hard one with a soft yolk. I thought it was a bit light on the sausage surrounding the egg, Minnesota State Fair still has the best. The main course arrived shortly after. I had the fish and chips. All I can say is WOW! Batter was light and crispy. Outstanding flavor on the batter and the Alaskan cod. You get plenty to eat. FF were crispy and piled high. Good value. The decor is Irish all the way with plenty of booze, in fact the biggest wall selection I've ever seen. Fun place and right on the MAX light rail line.

This is a cute little Irish Pub right on Highway 30 in St. Helens. It's a little hard to spot, but…read moreit's in the little strip mall right next to the Texaco station. Inside is nice and clean with a cozy bar and 3 flat screen TVs. For entertainment there is a virtual jukebox as well as a Bose Bluetooth speaker where you can connect your phone and play your own playlist! They also have free wi-fi and a charging station. The tables all have decks of cards and there are other games, like Cornhole, available. There is Keno and Platinum Series Video Poker. Now, about the food! yum! I got the corned beef and cabbage and you get a HUGE plate of food. Everything is cooked fresh on-site and it shows! Corned beef was really good and the veggies were cooked just right. Much better than having to make it at home! They have a well-stocked bar and Guinness on tap. Prices are very reasonable. Bathrooms are large and clean. Everything is wheelchair accessible. Let's support this local business in St Helens!

Awesome food. Small menu but everything was so tasty.... They sell out of the corned beef but if…read moreyou can catch it it's amazing with enough food to share for only $9 dollars! The pub has an Irish theme and has cards to use and video lottery.

Second visit, first since their soft opening. We really enjoy the ambiance, and service is…read morefriendly. They've upped their Reuben game since our first visit, the sandwich was spot on. Curious about their Guinness situation, I thought it was on tap, last night they were pouring directly from 16 oz. cans into glasses. We'll definitely be back, this time we won't let several months go by!

Love the service, ambience and beverages! The 'toasties' are delicious as well! Definitely one of…read moremy favorite bars in downtown Vancouver.

It's what you expect from an Irish pub. The Irish pubs in…read morethe UK have good bar food. I am glad that this location is doing that as well. I am missing a few stable (like Shepard pie) but they at least have fish and chips. That said we had the outstanding beyond teriyaki bites and the vegetarian chili. Also the cheese curds and the Hawaiian burger. The veggie bites have been so good great idea - it comes with a horseradish dip and combined this is a big delicious thing The cheese curds are perfectly fried. The chili has a bit of a kick but not too hot. And the burger was so juicy with the right amount of pineapple - sometimes the slices are too thick but this was perfect. The burger come with (not housemade) chips but I upgraded them to fries. When they came I was impressed cause the fries looked so delicious- they had been good but unfortunately not as crispy as they looked. So please make them crispy they would have been another winner! Overall a good meal and we will be happy coming back. Service - even when it was a game Sunday was quick and friendly. When you come in - you might wanna turn around and walk away - just don't do it. Lol. Your eyes will adjust to the light (it seems pretty dark in Katie's ) it's worth holding through that time lol.

Well priced food, good sized portions. Friendly staff and the vibes on the inside are cool!…read moreDidn't go on the patio but will check it out next time!

Great breakfast! Made a ribeye for my husband, was delicious. Eggs perfectly cooked over easy.read more

A group of us stopped into Worker's Tavern for breakfast on our way home back to WA…read more Free street parking can be found. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Worker's Tavern offers a full bar along with slot machines. There is an ATM on-site for those who need to take money out to gamble with. Indoors is small but has tables to seat large groups. In the back one will find an outdoor seating area with a dissimilar vibe than the tavern. During our visit, the kitchen staff was about 45 minutes late so we weren't able to order breakfast right away. Once the kitchen staff decided to show up, there were quite a few people ready to order their breakfast which caused disjointed and undercooked meal deliveries. Table service was not offered inside or outside. All transactions are done at the bar. The breakfast menu doesn't list pricing and when I asked about the prices, I was told they change regularly. Shady statement. While waiting for the kitchen staff I sipped on a Bloody Mary for $12 and my wife sipped on a Screwdriver for $6.50. The Bloody Mary seemed a bit overpriced to me. Two people in our group ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and it was still frozen on the inside when served. Worker's Tavern corrected the meals; however, I'm certain the meals were undercooked due to the pressure of the late kitchen staff and the hungry demands of the morning patrons. It is imperative that staff show up at their scheduled shift times. I wanted to try the Cheddar Fritters & Syrup but was told they were out of the item. My wife and I shared the Mushroom Swiss Omelet for $14 + $4.25 up-charge to add sausage to the omelet. We were both happy with our meal choice. Overall, Worker's Tavern has potential; however, that potential was severely during our visit.

Great service and food! The place is nicely decorated and well maintained. It's my new favorite…read morego-to restaurant. Only time we go anywhere else now is because we have our grandkids with us. It's 21+. But that's also a bonus too at times.

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