Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick's Day

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).

For 2021, restaurants vary in what they offer: dine-in, takeout, delivery, and/or gift cards. For those with in-house dining, festivities are toned down this year. Check their website for details and plan ahead for a festive celebration!

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

Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub now has 3 locations: Everett, Seattle Smith Tower and Fremont neighborhood features St. Patrick’s Day fun with a great Irish beer selection and menu of traditional Irish food with many options including dine-in and drive-thru.

Conor Byrne in Ballard is open and features a whiskey and beer, along with cocktails, and usually live music and food trucks,. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107.

Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub (21+ only) in Pike Place Market’s Post Alley features live Irish music, dancing, and traditional foods Wednesday-Sunday. No cover Wednesday-Friday and Sunday. Cover charge Saturday $20. Kell’s is located on Post Alley between Stewart & Virginia Streets, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101.

Owl & Thistle Irish Pub in downtown Seattle is a neighborhood bar with a menu of traditional and other items with live music. Owl & Thistle Irish Pub, 808 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

T.S. McHugh’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on lower Queen Anne includes Irish fare alongside local favorites like salmon and cobb salad. The bar boasts 21 draught beers, 31 single malt Scotches, a full line of spirits, and Seattle’s best Irish Coffee.

Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub in Bellevue offers pub food with Irish flair, an Irish whiskey and Scotch collection, imported and local brews, and Irish Coffee in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

13 Coins Restaurants (3 locations, Bellevue, Seattle, and SeaTac) offers breakfast and dinner specials on St. Partick’s Day in addition to their regular menu. Note: not currently open 24-hours.

Wilde Rover in Kirkland features fabulous food and music all day. Wilde Rover, 111 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033. $10 cover. Features “boxty” (savory potato cakes), which unlike Corned Beef and Cabbage, is authentic to Irish history.

TK Irish Pub and Eatery in Puyallup features tradition Irish and American food in a fun atmosphere and Sounders on the big screen. TK Irish Pub , 109 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA.

Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma offers an expansive selection of Scotch and Whiskey, and the kiss of the Irish on their daily menu. Doyle’s Public House, 208 St Helens Avenue, Tacoma.

O’Malley’s Irish Pub in Tacoma offers an excellent selection of Irish Whiskeys, cocktails, and draft beers, plus classic Irish dishes like Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Shepherds Pie, and popular O’malley’s burger, and of course live music. O’Malley’s, 2403 6th Avenue, Tacoma.

Note: The following restaurants and pubs have limited service or are closed as indicated.

Mulleady’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Magnolia currently has pop-up and food truck events only.

Fado Irish Pub Seattle in downtown Seattle is permanently closed.

Quinn’s on Capitol Hill is temporarily closed, no opening date has been announced last time we checked.

Celtic Swell Irish Pub in West Seattle is permanently closed.