Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant

(206) 621-7777

808 Post Ave
Seattle, WA 98104 47.6031 -122.3354

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Pioneer Square

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Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant

Owl'N Thistle Irish Pub

What People Are Saying About Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant

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The Scene – This venerable Irish bar is a longtime favorite for live music in an intimate space. Though many musical styles are heard--from Bebop and Destruction to Ponticello--the emphasis is on upbeat folk like Pete Krebs. The main room has a floor-level stage so close to the bar that dancing practically transforms you into a member of the band, but make no mistake: The space for music is one of three large seating areas. – – The Draw – A well-rendered Guinness is the rule here. But if you're thirsty for spirits, they have a great selection of whiskey and other…

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/12/09

Too bad

by John Mc C

First thing I want to say is that I enjoying drinking quite a bit :-) ... but I hate to admit the waitresses do get incredibly drunk. Good during the day but catch them at night, they are all lit up. I haven't been in in awhile but hasn't changed in over 5 years....Hey Amy---know when to say when.

  • Pros: Good food & liquor
  • Cons: Employees
2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/17/09

good old fashon fun

by bigskytraveler

i travel through seattle frequently and i 'm a irishman so i have gone there many times, most recently i was with a group of friends and on two diffrent occasions witness adults intoxicated and beligerant beyond resonable levels, one man who claimed to drink there all the time insulted a woman and threatend to beat up another group of people and was welcomed back into the pub....if thats the cleints allowed to frequent that pub we will have to drink somwere else.

  • Pros: cold beer, fast service,fun music
  • Cons: no bemish or security
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/24/09

Irish Pubs in Seattle

by OutlawPaganIrish

I am an Irishman who frequents many of the 52 Irish Pubs in King County, (Compiling a book eventually) and I simply do not understand the negative reviews that I have read about Owl & Thistle. I've been there atleast 20 times in 3 years and have NEVER witnessed any of the things I read of in these reviews. The Staff have always gotten to me in a timely manner, the food is just as good as name brand restaurants and the music is fun and lively. There is even a Stump The Band Challenge I won and the Band bought a round for the house. (Find that in any other Bar!!!) If you don't like REAL Irish Pubs then I guess it's because you're not Irish or you simply wanna act like you're irish. Whatever, I could name numerous Bars, Pubs, taverns and Lounges that are way worse than Owl & Thistle. I will continue going and enjoying being Irish. thank You very much. Erin go Bragh!!!

  • Pros: Music
  • Cons: Negative Reviews

The Details on Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant

Know Before You Go:

Want a seat for the band's set? Then get there early, as this place is no secret.

When To Go:

Happy hour is 3pm to 7pm Monday through Friday.

The Extras:

The kitchen cranks out better than average bar food up until 10pm.

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Cuisine:

Irish

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