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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

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112 SW 2nd Ave (at Located in Historic Old Town on 102 SW Second Avenue)
Portland, OR 97204

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(503) 227-4057
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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - Portland, OR
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Best

Since I was already doing a review for another experience, I figured to give these people a Thumbs Up!!

Worst

Let's see- they forgot my order, then brought the wrong thing, then accused me of not paying my bill as I was leaving. Sheesh.

Editorial review from Citysearch 5/8/2013

Kell's is a great place to go to just start talking to random people. I've never eaten here, only drank, but I'm told the food is pretty good. You walk in and don't feel much like anything but drinkin' anyhow. Very comfy. Slightly understaffed tho. more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/25/2013

I hear they have a great cigar room more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/8/2013

Went to Kell and really enjoyed it! more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 3/6/2013

Great place to watch some sport more
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CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!!! 4/19/2012

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!!! Pros: null Cons: null more
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Great Service on a Sunday afternoon 9/14/2010

Dropped in mid-September & sat on the "paddy-o". Friendly greeting & great service from waitress "M"(Emilia). more
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the service sucks 7/4/2010

We went there today, July 4th, for lunch because we had a 2 for 1 coupon. The waitress forgot my wife's coffee and we finally had to ask another waitress for it. Our regular waitress didn't even say that she was sorry. After our food came, she didn't even check on us to see if everything was ok. We won't go back there again, even with a coupon. Pros: not much Cons: service, recommendations for food more
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The bartender Brooks was awesome!!! 6/21/2010

went to have some lunch at Kells it was my first time there and had family from out of town. I am a hard core coffee drinker and our waiter was extremely busy...I approached the bartender and made a few simple requests and was assisted promptly!! the food was good! And the bartender was attentive and professional!!! thanks to you Brooks!!! Your customer service was appreciated!!! Pros: Great customer service more
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Needs a customer service overhaul 3/28/2010

This was our second time dining at Kells, but had a very similar experience. The place itself is really nice and the food is good, but the service is severely lacking. The waitstaff behave as if the customer is an inconvenience to them. This occurred on a not-so-busy Saturday afternoon so it was inexcusable. They took forever to bring our drinks and were quite rude. We were asked by 3 different people if we needed another drink, yet the drinks never managed to come. Then when our waiter brought the bill, he just dropped it off without even a thank you. There are lots of excellent dining places in Portland, so I will be taking my money elsewhere. Pros: good food Cons: lousy service more
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Great St. Patty's Day Fun 3/14/2010

Stopped in last night (for obvious reasons: The Irish Festival in PDX) and had a wonderful time. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: Can be crowded more
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great breakfast 12/14/2009

went in with the family 11/12 on an annual Saturday market Christmas shopping day. The food and service were amazing. Watch the signs if you are bringing minors. The sign is very deceiving it says "minors allowed from 11:30am to 8pm accompanied by an adult." we were there at 10am . I went in and asked and the bartender who was quite confused she said minors were allowed any time accompanied by an adult. WELL I guess you just have ask. If we had taken the sign for what it was worth the $150 tab would have gone elsewhere. Let me say the MINORS were 15, 17,19. Pros: food/service Cons: price/mimors signage more
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Good place for atmosphere etc. 10/17/2009

Money on the ceiling is always fun to do and watch and goes to a good cause. Service is good. You can have a rowdy time or a place to yourself just to listen and watch people as you eat. Best Irish Coffee in town or anywhere else for that matter. Pros: Great fun,people and food and drink Cons: none more
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Consistantly a high quality experience 7/20/2009

This establishment never dissappoints, and has become one of my old standbys. Although on weekends it gets overrun with young twenty-somethings scouring the crowds for their next target, the overall setting couldn't really be better. Pros: Amazing food, professional staff, great overall scene Cons: Kind of a meat market on weekend nights. more
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Amazing 7/5/2009

This is an excellent place to eat and dine. We went as a large group and they sat us down very promptly. The waitress and manager were awesome! Highly recommended by a VERY picky eater!!!! more
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Great pub! 12/6/2008

This is a great pub with good food. It can get really crowded on the weekends, so if you don't like crowds go during the week. Pros: Great beer & great place to meet beautiful people Cons: Crowded on the weekends more
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Horrible customer service 8/25/2008

My friend and I stopped by Kell's Saturday afternoon to get a drink. We sat down and waited and waited at least 10 minutes before a waitress even came over to us. It wasn't even crowed. It took the blond gal another 10 minutes to serve us our drinks. Not friendly, not even caring about if we enjoyed anything. We ended up leaving cash on the table for our drinks because she was never coming back to our table. So if it isn't crowded and you have 30-45 minutes to waste, then this is a great place to get ONE drink in that time. more
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Best Bar in Town 3/20/2008

I went to Kells for my 21st birthday, and haven't stopped coming back since then (I'll be celebrating my 29th this year). I LOVE this place. Happy hour is good (the daily sandwich and quesadillas change every day), the sweet potatoe fries are to die for, and the beer is refreshing, especially after a day at work. They know how to pour a good Guinness :-) The staff there has always been nice, conversational, and layed (it won't let me spell it the correct way...I think it's an "inappropriate" word. hahaha) back, even on the really busy nights. The crowd can show up in a T-shirt and jeans, or come by in formal wear. Either way, everyone tends to have a good time. One of my favorite things that I like about Kells (aside from the staff I've come to know over the years) is that they give back to the community. As mentioned in the editorial comments, the money that gets tossed up on the ceiling is donated to a children's charity every year before St Patrick's Day. So even if you don't got for a pint, at least put down $1.50 and have your server show you how Irish Magic works :-) Pros: tasty food, good selection of beers and mixed drinks, live music every night Cons: parking, hard to find seats when crowded more
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Hospitality at its best!!! 3/11/2008

As Concierge for Embassy Suites Downtown, and VP/ Portland Concierge Assn. hospitality and great dining spots are my specialty. Nobody does it better than Kell's and their awesome staff. I proudly send all my guests to Kell's, and frequent often with friends and family. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with old world charm. The cuisine is wonderful, with something tasty for everyone. My personal favorites are the shepard's pie, the lamb stew, and the Bailey's cheesecake. The entire staff exude a contagious enthusiasm, and passion for what they do. My family has celebrated many a wake, wedding, and every occasion imaginable at Kell's, it's long been our favorite. I highly recommend you stop in for a pint and a civilized meal, and kick up your heels amidst the fun and festivities. The good folks at Kell's will make sure you, your colleagues, friends, and family, all leave with a smile on your face!!! Thank you Kell's for making Portland a better place. more
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Favorite place on Earth 3/3/2008

This place definitely ranks among my favorite places in the world. EVERY time I go, I have an amazing time. The music is great. I never knew Irish music was so fun. The crowd is the best in the city. I went there for my 21st, been there for lots of 21sts, I've seen bachelor and bachelorette parties, but I've also seen people 60+ who are not out of place at all. People wear tuxes and nice dresses and t-shirts and jeans. The bartenders are busy but friendly, fun, and fast (and can pour a Guinness). On Friday and Saturday nights, the bar is full, the tables are full, the dance floor is full. And it's a real dance floor! Yes, hard wood, but also people DANCE, not just grind. Get to Kells early enough, and you might see the bagpipes or the step dancers! Added bonus: be there for sweet happy hour prices on great food and miss the cover charge (though for $3, not a big deterrent). I recommend the food too, but for the real experience, you need to go on a weekend night! more
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I know it's an institution, but... 6/8/2007

Let's see- they forgot my order, then brought the wrong thing, then accused me of not paying my bill as I was leaving. Sheesh. more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Located in the historic Glisan Building, Kells is a landmark in its own right. Spacious and grand, it has high ceilings, brick walls, wood floors, cozy dining booths and an...

  • 8/15/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 11:00 AM To 02:30 AM
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Old Town - Chinatown
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