Recommended restaurants, bars, and Irish Pubs for St. Patrick's Day (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Here are our suggestions for restaurants and pubs in the Seattle area who offer Irish-inspired menus and drinks, appropriate for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) or any time!

Featured St. Patrick’s Day events in Seattle & Tacoma

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar | Seattle (21+ only) in Pike Place Market’s Post Alley features live Irish music, dancing, and traditional foods. Their St. Patrick’s Festival runs from March 6-17, 2025 to celebrate all things Irish with music by celebrated Irish and Celtic-inspired artists and a menu of Traditional Irish Fare. FREE Cover March 6-14. $20 cover March 15-17: Kells 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma offers an expansive selection of Scotch and Whiskey, and the kiss of the Irish on their daily menu. Saint Patrick’s Day 3/17/2025: Doors open at 5:45am for Tacoma’s grandest St. Patrick’s day celebration. They’ll have a tent full of fun with backyard tailgate games along with additional seating and multiple service bars. Two different sets of bagpipers will pay visits throughout the day. More info: Saint Patrick’s Day – Doyle’s Public House of Tacoma, WA

Featured St. Patrick’s Day events

(Listed restaurants roughly north to south throughout the Puget Sound region.)

Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub has 4 Puget Sound locations (plus elsewhere): Mount Vernon, Everett, Seattle/Pioneer Square, and Seattle/Fremont. For St. Patrick’s Day 2025they offer a fun-filled calendar of events all month long at all locations and their annual 17 Days of St. Patrick’s Day Savings.

O’Finnigan’s: Irish Pub in Everett features pub food and full bar, plus pool and other games.

The Irishmen (yelp.com) in Everett is an American and Irish pub with full bar and food.

Finn MacCools in the Seattle U-District, offers basic pub food with free pool and darts.

Molly Maguires (yelp.com) in Phinney Ridge is an old school neighborhood Irish bar.

Conor Byrne (21+ only) in Ballard features whiskey, beer, cocktails, live music, and food trucks. St. Patrick’s Day features live music all day with $25 advance purchase tickets.

Macleod’s in Ballard is a Scottish pub with Irishy-vibes and menu items.

The Old Pequliar (yelp.com) in Ballard is a local gathering place known for good pub grub, craft beers, and the best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland.

Mulleady’s Irish Pub in the Magnolia neighborhood offers an affordable comfort food menu, a large collection of Irish Whiskeys, local craft brews, and wine selection.

Quinn’s on Seattle’s Capitol Hill is a pub, bar and restaurant with an interesting food menu plus cocktails, beer, and whiskies.

Cairde Public House Bar & Restaurant on Queen Anne near Climate Pledge Arena featuring a full bar, full menu, and big screen TV’s.

T.S. McHugh’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on lower Queen Anne includes Irish and American pub fare. The bar boasts an extensive collection of Irish whiskies, spirits, wines, and draft beers featuring Guinness and Harp, along with Northwest brews.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar | Seattle (21+ only) in Pike Place Market’s Post Alley features live Irish music, dancing, and traditional foods. Their St. Patrick’s Festival runs from March 6-17, 2025 to celebrate all things Irish with music by celebrated Irish and Celtic-inspired artists and a menu of Traditional Irish Fare. FREE Cover March 6-14. $20 cover March 15-17. Tickets: Kells 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Blarney Stone Bar & Restaurant in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market (next to The Showbox) features big screens, cocktail bar with beers and ciders, plus a menu that includes some Irish favorites.

Owl ‘N Thistle Pub in downtown Seattle south of Pike Place Market is a neighborhood bar with a menu of traditional and other pub favorites with live music.

JJ Mahoneys in Redmond features craft beer, cocktails, sports, and an authentic Irish menu for lunch and dinner with weekend breakfast.

The Three Lions Pub in Redmond and Redmond Ridge features an Irish-inspired menu.

Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub in Bellevue is a family owned, family friendly, full-service restaurant featuring “made from scratch” Irish and American favorites. Extensive whiskey collection, imported beers, and local brews. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ($10 cover charge) with entertainment all day long.

The Harp Bar & Restaurant (yelp.com) in Kent near the Riverbend Golf Complex features and Irish-inspired menu, extensive Irish whiskey selection, and Irish music (live or not).

TK Irish Pub and Eatery in Puyallup features tradition Irish and American food in a fun atmosphere and Sounders on the big screen. More info: 2025 TK’s Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend | Facebook

O’Looney’s Irish Pub in Gig Harbor is an Irish themed pub serving Irish favorites alongside traditional pub fare and healthy dining options, an extensive beer selection, a great selection of whiskey, and live music.

Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma offers an expansive selection of Scotch and Whiskey, and the kiss of the Irish on their daily menu. Saint Patrick’s Day 3/17/2025: Doors open at 5:45am for Tacoma’s grandest St. Patrick’s day celebration. They’ll have a tent full of fun with backyard tailgate games along with additional seating and multiple service bars. Two different sets of bagpipers will pay visits throughout the day. More info: Saint Patrick’s Day – Doyle’s Public House of Tacoma, WA

O’Malley’s Irish Pub (yelp.com) in Tacoma. A friendly neighborhood pub with food, beer, and spirits. More dive bar than restaurant.

McNamara’s Pub and Eatery in Dupont is a family-friendly, Irish-inspired, American pub and eatery. Celebrating March 14-17, 2025 with music, breakfast, raffles, and giveaways.

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