Kell's Irish
112 SW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97204Phone: (503) 227.4057
Located in: Downtown Portland & near Northwest Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Kell's Irish
‘Tis Portland’s Irish pub, and more’s the pity. As American fascination with the Green Isle diverged between loyalists of all things Pogues (violence, booze, poetry) and Flatley (charmingly-scored peasant idylls and don’t ya know), Kells riverdanced with the devil - non-smoking beyond the downstairs’ cigar dungeon, Celtic music borne upon American covers to the inattention of frattish hordes, Irish Nachos and Guinness Meatballs, a wildly popular St. Pat’s festival designed for the eight-year-old girl within us all.
A high-ceilinged expanse of old wood and brick with proper taps and an enviable array of whisky, Kells reminds of the old Irish lament ‘bout heaven - grand bar goes on forever, women are gorgeous, everything’s free, but you never quite get drunk.
Tasty $3 menu 4-7pm M-F, 10pm-mid M-Thurs, and 7-10pm Sundays.
| Kell's Irish's Happy Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | $3 menu 4-7pm & 10pm-12am |
| Tuesday | $3 menu 4-7pm & 10pm-12am |
| Wednesday | $3 menu 4-7pm & 10pm-12am |
| Thursday | $3 menu 4-7pm & 10pm-12am |
| Friday | $3 menu 4-7pm |
| Saturday | Alas, no happy hour today. |
| Sunday | $3 menu 7-10pm |
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Kells is a pretty good place to go once in a while. The cover is off-putting, and the service is slow but the people are friendly, the music kicks ass, the drinks are tasty, the cigar bar is awesome. It's a fun place to go with friends who've never been, but certainly not the kind of place to go every weekend. I highly recommend the fish and chips.
Well, when I went here with a friend, the service was a bit slow. I'm willing to chalk that up to it being a Monday night and the food and drinks being pretty damn good. Plus, they did have live music, so yeah. It was at least good enough for me to go back.
Kells is all around class. Great drinks, great food, great crowd. One of the few bars I have been to that have johnny blue and the smoking room is fucking spectacular if you're into cigars. Live music sometimes if you're lucky.
The bar staff are the best, they are very nice and they have a good work ethic that shows with their good sevice. I have always had a good time when ever I have gone there no matter who I was with.
Thank you
The best Irish pub this side of Boston....great place to hang out, and if you're in Seattle or San Fran, check out it's sister pubs
I had so much fun at kells during new years eve. I've been to kells quite a few times before, but i had a blast during the celebration at midnight. The max isnt too far either. Its a great place.
Probably the most welcoming and fun bar in Portland. The place is packed on the weekend with 20-30 crowd. great place to meet people. Food is good, drinks are stiff, music is fun, and the service is excellent.
Girls be warned!! Its not the horny frat guys you have to watch out for, they are innocent compared the staff! Owners and bouncers included!!!
I haven't been here yet but have heard nothing but positive things said of it. I would also like to point out that bars/taverns in Portland that allow cigar and pipe smoking are very rare and its awesome this place allows it.
