The welcome is very warm here at TC's in the Alberta neighborhood of Portland…read more Owned and operated by fellow Dubliner T.C. O'Leary who does a fantastic job of making his pub feel truly authentic. The pint of Guinness is very good, the fish & chips get 2 thumbs up, and the Spice Bag is the perfect snack. Literary readings, live music, and televised sports help to make this place a true community gathering space. Make sure to check out the drawing/illustrations in the alleyway and enjoy a few chuckles as IYKYK

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've been coming to Kells for ages, and it remains one of my favorite Portland spots. It's my go-to…read morefor what I affectionately call Adult Halloween. My serious clubbing years may be behind me, but my desire to dress up, dance, and stay out later than planned is still very much alive. Kells has the perfect mix of energy, character, and just the right amount of mischief. The comfort food is incredible too. It warms my Irish heart and brings back fond memories of family, tradition, and the kind of food that feels like home. Kells is lively without trying too hard, welcoming without being boring, and always a genuinely good time. After all these years, it still feels like an old friend. Bring back the Blazers Party bus

Kells has been a staple in Portland since I started going back in 2005, and honestly it feels like…read morefamily at this point. If you have ever watched Cheers, that is what this place is for me. A beautiful historic building where I always feel welcome and at home, and it is amazing that the same magic carries over to their sister locations in Seattle and San Francisco too. I have watched this place go through so many changes over the years, but yesterday I have to give a shoutout to a special that was on the board. The Kells Nachos. I know what you are thinking, how good can nachos really be. But these are not your average nachos. The potato chips are hand sliced thin and fried up fresh, then piled with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and sour cream. It sounds simple, and it is, but that simplicity is exactly why it works so well. Every bite was outstanding. If you have never been to Kells, do yourself a favor and go. And if that nachos special ever shows back up on the board, order it immediately. Don't forget that this is a pub so if you feel like you need something right away, don't forget to just walk to the bar and politely ask the Bartender.

Beautiful spot with equally delicious food!…read more I had a very sudden craving for an Irish breakfast and they were among the first results when I googled "closest Irish breakfast to me". The group I was with shared plates off the brunch menu so we could try a variety. My favorites were the Irish breakfast, sausage roll, and the Shepard's pie. The food was simple which highlighted the natural flavors of everything, especially the mushrooms and the different ways the sausage was utilized throughout the meal. All the flavors complimented each other very well. GOOD BREAD!

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.

This appears as a classic Irish pub. Football on the TV, great menu, and friendly prompt service…read more Unfortunately not enough time for us to really enjoy the Irish whiskey selections! Would come back for sure.

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.

Really liked the place, the location and the food…read more Scotch egg was huge. I split it with my hubby. Shepherd's Pie tasted legit. Strong flavor and probably had lamb in it. I just don't remember what the menu said. Large portions if that's your thing. You will not leave hungry. Bacon mac n cheese was nice. Could have been smaller with some vegetables tossed in to make it a little healthier, but that's just me. It was a ton of pasta. Try the Red Breast Irish Whisky. Super smooth.

Craving spice bag. Paddy's is supposed to have the only one in Portland. Bartender wasn't sure if…read morethey were serving it. Got it done. Good service. Cool spot. Spice bag unfortunately did not fully live up to the name. Was not seasoned. Curry sauce was delicious. Good chicken.

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.

An Unexpected Downtown Vancouver Gem…read more Jordan and I stumbled across Full Heart Irish Bar last week while walking through downtown Vancouver, and it ended up being one of those places you're genuinely happy you found. From the outside, it's small and pretty unassuming. You see the tables out front and could easily assume it's just another little neighborhood bar. But once you walk through the door, the entire atmosphere changes. It opens into this cozy, beautifully decorated old-world Irish/Celtic pub with warm lighting, great character, and an impressive wall of whiskeys behind the bar. It's intimate without feeling cramped, and considering the place is only about a year old, it already has the personality and charm of somewhere that's been part of downtown for years. A big part of what made our first visit so enjoyable was our bartender, Spencer. He was welcoming from the moment we walked in, extremely knowledgeable about whiskey, and clearly enjoys what he does. He's great at making recommendations and explaining different spirits without ever making it feel overly complicated or pretentious. What also impressed me was realizing that Spencer wasn't just behind the bar -- he was also handling the food. As someone who works in the service industry myself, I appreciate how difficult it is to balance making cocktails, taking care of a full bar, keeping up with guests, and preparing food at the same time. He handled it all very well. I came back again last night and happened to walk into trivia night, which I hadn't planned on. The place was busy, I ended up winning trivia, met some new people, and had another really fun night. Even with a packed room, the service stayed consistent and the atmosphere was upbeat and welcoming. That's probably the biggest compliment I can give Full Heart: after one visit, Jordan and I already knew we'd be back. It's small, comfortable, unique, and has the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for a while instead of having one drink and leaving. Between the whiskey selection, the décor, the cocktails, the food, and genuinely good hospitality, Full Heart has quickly become one of my favorite little discoveries in downtown Vancouver. Definitely worth walking through that unassuming front door. To the owners: you have something special here, and you have one hell of a bartender representing it. People like Spencer are the reason first-time customers become regulars.

Was served by a heavily tattooed gal. The OF I ordered was rye which I asked to be switched to a…read moretraditional bourbon, the gal acknowledges and proceeds to serve me a well old fashioned. I sent it back because it was awful, as well drinks tend to be. I tell her my preference and she proceeds to serve me two more Old Fashions of my bourbon choice. At the end I was a little tossed, and when I asked for the bill she proceeds to claim she accidentally served me an high end Rye?? ($40 a piece)?? don't know how she managed to serve me a higher end rye bourbon after I specified my disdain for ryes. She also commented on my friend having a weird smile in her ID. Overall usually love this bar however this interaction rubbed me the wrong way and I haven't been back since. Debated calling the bar but just decided to leave a review instead. Been served by the other two bartender guys and they are a lot more chill and attentive.

Great dive bar!! The food was excellent, the beer was cold and Stephanie couldn't have been any…read moremore welcoming than she was!! Everything about this visit left us with an even fonder view of both the city and the people of Portland. Thanks for a great meal and the great company Stephanie!! We will see you again on our next trip here!!

Good bar food, good service, big comfy chairs at the bar. Nice tap list, cold beer! The burger…read morewas great, wings were crispy! Games were on, people playing video poker, I saw lots of people ordering breakfast in the afternoon, it looked good!

I would say come here come here for the food but I'd be lying (I ordered their burger with tots and…read moreit was fantastic, exactly what you expected from a burger and the tots were perfect). I would say try the local beers on tap but I'd be lying again (they have 5+ on rotation, maybe all the time idk but tonight they have 5 and the ones I had were fantastic and tried a couple more tasters). If you're going to stay by the water you should come here for two reasons..... 1 )the atmosphere is cool and relaxing with great music from the 70s - early 2000s, and an amazing patio (I came in a Sunday night and it was "slow" [what I expected from a Sunday night]) 2) the bartender is awesome. Not sure what nights he works tho. His name is Pain I think. I was just passing through and had few spots to check out, let him know what I was planning on doing here while I Astoria and let me know what else to see here in Astoria

I wish we had a hidden gem for breakfast like this one in Vancouver. Hell, I wish I could get a…read morebreakfast like this anywhere closer to home. Without a single clue what to do in Astoria (first time visitors), we parked for $10 in the Port of Astoria lot on the west side of town. It was a warm day, and we were hungry, so we took to Marine Drive to look for breakfast and this was the first place we saw. It says they serve it all day. I don't think they have their own lot but street parking doesn't seem to be a premium here. Later on, we discovered that this place also made the vet staff's recommended list which was a happy coincidence. It says on the door that they don't have public restrooms, which they don't, but they do have a men's and women's restroom for customers. Nice ambiance with the nautical theme and some slot machines (is gambling legal in Astoria?). I particularly liked the piece they took from a real ship called Raven and perched a fake raven on it on the wall. Makes the little goth in my heart happy. You order at the bar and the lady who took it wasn't the friendliest. P told me in retrospect that service was slow and she had a bit of an attitude when I asked him whether this place warranted a 4 or 5. I guess she did, but all I noticed was how good the food was! The workers breakfast for $14 is outstanding! The sausage patty is luscious with a nice bite of heat. They make your eggs perfectly and they cook their potatoes skin on in a skillet that leaves the edges with a nice crisp flavorful crust. You need the toast (we both ordered dry wheat) to mop up the egg and eat with the sausage to fill you up. Honestly, haven't had a breakfast where every single element of it was all of great quality. Plus, it's an almost perfect portion of food. I know I want to go back if I can just convince P to ignore the attitude. Another cool local hangout. There was a jolly bunch of older men drinking, laughing and chatting that provided an awesome soundtrack to our visit.

My partner and I passed through Astoria on our road trip through Oregon. We were seeking out the…read morediviest of dive bars and came across Triangle Tavern. The bartender was excellent, such a great personality! We loved chatting with her. She even recommended another dive bar to check out. This was a great spot and I would love to visit again someday. If youre in Astoria, stop in and support local!!!

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.