Celtic Swell

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2722 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

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(206) 932-7935
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We stumbled across this place while looking for a late lunch. What we got was a meal that exceeded our expectations. The server was incredibly friendly and very helpful with dri...

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These owners must be going crazy with PR because I did not experience any of the ""best new watering hole"" hype they have plastered on the walls. Food was disappointing. Cheesebu...

Fantastic & Unique Drinks, Yummy Food 7/19/2010

We stumbled across this place while looking for a late lunch. What we got was a meal that exceeded our expectations. The server was incredibly friendly and very helpful with drink and food selections. The menu offered a variety of tastes and all our meals were delicious. We were also very tempted by all the drinks offered and plan to go back to try the ones we didn’t have room for. I HIGHLY recommend the Irish root beer (rum, coke & Guinness) & the Irish margarita (Jameson & sprite instead of tequila). Oh and the view wasn’t bad either! Pros: Delicious food, unique drinks, good service more
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Guinness on the Beach! 6/5/2010

The Statue of Liberty on the beach at Alki in West Seattle marks the spot where Seattle ""immigrants""can find this bastion of Irish home-cooking and cold, frothy pints called the Celtic Swell. Potato Leek soup, Shepards Pie, Bangers and Mash and my personal favorite, the Irish Sausage rolls in puff pastry top the list of truly authentic Irish fare that can be found here. Friendly service and great Irish music at night, without the crowds. Lunch through Late Night and Brunch on Sundays. Slainte! Pros: reliably fun, good food and service Cons: were there any? more
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Doesn't dissapoint. 3/14/2010

Celtic Swell's philosophy is quick and friend service of traditional Irish pub food in a not-so-overly-rowdy bar. They seem to have a perfect combination of Irish bar mixed with family style dining. Its a breath of fresh air to see an Irish pub cater to families and large groups for dinner. We enjoy heading there in the late evenings to grab an Irish Rootbeer (highly recommend!) or a cold draft and listen to the house guitarist. Really amazing talent. The food is traditional and flavorful - Sausage Pastry Puff is an appetizer but large enough for a meal and its killer good. I recently celebrated a birthday there and we had nearly 18 people come at separate intervals and the staff was super accommodating to our large group. Great spot for a one on one chat over a beer or a big outing with friends! Pros: Friendly atmosphere, great location, honest service. Cons: None that I can think of. more
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I threw up thier food. 2/1/2009

The place is loud, but there is lots of atmosphere. However, they\r need to clean and prepare food properly. There is no reason anymore for\r bad food preparation practices that lead to sick customers. I have scratched \r this resturant off my list. more
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LOVE IT EVERY TIME 12/6/2007

the celtic swell has to be my FAV irish pub in all of seattle, the menue is so great i;ve tryed everything from the bangers and mash to the irish stew. The staff has been amazing every time very fast and kind service, i will deffinaly be going back!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE SWELL. Pros: GREAT FOOD GREAT STAFF GREAT DRINKS Cons: if anything loud music more
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birthday come true 11/16/2007

First timer that went on my birthday which is st patricks day. Jam packed as expected.. great drinks,... more
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birthday come true 11/16/2007

bostonchef Provided by Partner
First timer that went on my birthday which is st patricks day. Jam packed as expected.. great drinks, atmosphere, live music, and awesome food. more
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bland 7/22/2007

This bar reminds me of a place people go to celebrate their 21st birthday. It's clientele seems to be very young people. It's loud! The service was hurried and distracted, and the food bland and dull. Maybe Irish food is bland, as there wasn't any flavor to it. We got there just as the kitchen was closing, so maybe we got leftovers, though. There are better bars in West Seattle. Pros: nice view Cons: food is dull, and the restaurant is too loud to talk more
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Best Fish & Chips in Seattle 3/24/2007

This place has the best fish and chips in all of Seattle. The other food is incredible too - it is truly a place where homemade food is featured and created with care. The Irish stew is so delicious, as was the burger - one of the best I've tasted in the city. My friends and I go here all the time, it is our favorite place in West Seattle. The view is incredible, the staff are kind and helpful - even when they get busy. The bartenders rock, the drinks are spectacular. It can get a bit noisy, but heck - it is a pub! You always feel comfortable and at home here. Seriously, I can't rave enough about this place. Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere more
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awesome Irish bar on the beach 3/15/2007

Want to avoid all those crowds at the popular Irish bars in Seattle like Fado and Kell's? Celtic Swell is a... more
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awesome Irish bar on the beach 3/15/2007

Leigh Provided by Partner
Want to avoid all those crowds at the popular Irish bars in Seattle like Fado and Kell's? Celtic Swell is a great alternative Irish bar and it's o... more
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Will never return or recommend 1/15/2007

I brought a group of Moms to this restaurant right after Christmas for a well deserved Mom's Night Out. This restaurant was so loud we couldn't even hear each other from across the table. The service was awful. There was one waiter for the entire restaurant and the restaurant was packed. We waited almost an hour for the waiter to even take our order. We'll never return. Cons: Noisy, Poor Service more
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I LOVE this place!! 5/31/2006

I think this is one of the best West Seattle hang-outs! There's always something going on. The food is super yummy, sausage rolls are awesome, and the staff is very friendly. The new summer line-up with ladies nights on Wed., Poker nights on Thurs. and various promotions on the weekends has me really excited! Plus a terrific Happy Hour. Be sure to check out nights when Michael Northcutt is playing. He really gets a crowd going! Pros: Food, Staff, Events more
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Excellent 8/13/2005

I stumbled upon this pub and it is just an excellent neighborhood pub with great food and good service. Super view, right on the beach. Pros: Food, Service, View more
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A shining gem on Alki's Crown 8/8/2005

Food is great authentic Irish. Potatoes in almost everything, any way you can imagine them served. Burgers are OK, but that's NOT what this place is about. Burgers are for the kids that won't try the unique, rich, and hearty full meals. The wait staff is helpful, kind. They sit down with you while you order, and make you feel like you're the only one in the resteraunt. Did I mention live music? Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service Cons: Parking more
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Don't believe the hype 7/7/2005

These owners must be going crazy with PR because I did not experience any of the ""best new watering hole"" hype they have plastered on the walls. Food was disappointing. Cheeseburger came with bun, patty and cheese. Nothing else. Was like eating at a dive diner. Waitstaff was distracted and ditsy. Vegetable pasty was devoid of filling and was all puff pastry. Fries were standard frozen fries from Costco. Place was noisy to begin with and the live music just added to the din. People will go after reading about them in all these magazines, and will be disappointed. more
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this place is great 2/3/2005

Good food and friendly staff. It's a laid-back atmosphere that fits well here in West Seattle. As an added bonus it has beautiful view of the Sound. Pros: neighborhood feel, view more
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Best Pub in Seattle 12/19/2004

This place is my new favorite pub in Seattle, it is right on the beach (you can't beat that) and it has the best food ever! I had Irish Stew and my husband had the Fish and Chips, it was the best meal we have had in a long time. Afterward we stayed for a couple of beers and listened to live music, a really good time. Super comfortable, yet classy atmosphere. Well done! Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Location more
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Editorial

  • This Irish restaurant and bar brings a feeling of old Ireland to the West Seattle scene.

  • 8/30/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11am - 2am;Sat. - Sun. 10am - 2am
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Alki, West Seattle
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