Owl N' Thistle in Seattle - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We visited the Bainbridge Island location. We each had a focaccia roast beef sandwich, the bread was a little greasy. It was ok but not a place I would go back to.

The waitress was so incredibly rude and it just seems like her personally but it was very apparent that she did not want our business. The fish and chips was good but how can an Irish pub be out of stew.... was incredibly poor visit, I do not recommend going back until they fix their menu and get rid of the older blond waitress.

Food was OK, our server was incompetent, Bartender was great and did a good job.

The server was incredibly rude and she tried to charge us more for alcohol that we didn’t even drink. She was super slow and didn’t even come by to ask us if we wanted anything else. How can we get charged for alcohol when she didn’t even come by to ask us if we wanted more drinks. Pathetic. Worst experience I’ve ever been in.

It definitely reminded me of an Irish pub. The service was great and our waitress was friendly and as fast as she could be. The atmosphere was charming and quaint. I loved it and look forward to going back.

Always a great atmosphere, I often start trips into Seattle at the Owl and Thistle, I always end my visits killing time there waiting for the boat. The staff is amazing, the food is always on point, absolutely love this place, a true staple downtown

If you can't properly pour a half and half, you shouldn't call yourselves an Irish bar. The bartender who poured this either didn't use a spoon or poured too fast, or both. Honestly amazing how many Irish bars cannot do this correctly.

Hung out after the Metallica show at Lumen. Live music was great, line to get a beer was LONG but line buddies were cool people. To snag a table, go left. Pool table and lots more tables. Can hear the music just fine from there. Outdoor smoking patio. This is the kind of laid back pub I love. Really chill, fun place.

Service was OK, kinda slow and our server seemed irritable. Several beer and food options were out of stock. Kinda lame. Food was as expected for pub fair but nothing to bring you back.

We went to this place during a game day. It was over crowded and unfortunately with less staffed however we were taken care of very well. Food is good, drinks are better and the place is best to enjoy the game and time together with friends. It was a great experience overall.

Total trash service, had to chase down a waitress to ask how to get a drink. Eventually left without anything.

Nope ! Food is cafeteria style served on paper plates. No frozen chicken , half cooked fries. Guinness was fine but the vibe of the place sucked so not worth $9 Want a dive bar with dive bar prices ? This isn’t it. It’s neither Irish or dive. Stay away from

fish and chips are the real deal. So much better than the other guy across the street. Or hwy. Sketchy walk in. But it opened up inside.

A great Irish pub that knows how to pour a Guinness. Not too crowded and even had live jazz on Thursday nights!

Didn't have any food, but to be able to tast test so many beers by pouring tast amounts was great!

Had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. And soda bread. Very good

Wonderful people, welcoming, and friendly. Excellent service, crisp Guinness, decent food.

Great atmosphere, Fish Tacos and Fish n Chips were amazing!

Great spot for beer and darts! Food was pricey for the quality but typical for Downtown.

Solid Irish pub with tavern foods/atmosphere.

I have going here for nearly 30 years. Just a cool hidden treasure.

A must stop! Although it is 'just a bar' they have a super cool vibe and decent prices. We only had drinks, no food. The lighting and furniture gives an old world European pub feeling. Looks like they do entertainment as well

Worst every dinning and food experience. Fish overcooked and dry..didn't finish..service..noservice..ie what you wont

Absolutely discussing service, meal was even worse, my husband couldn't finish his meal of fish, over cooked. The waitress Amy couldn't smile if she tried had to ask twice for a glass of water. So definitely NO tip Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Wine processo served in wine glass should have been in a flute.

This place is always a pleasure! The feel of the place makes it one of my favorite places in Seattle. We had stew and fish tacos and Guinness. Any amazing lunch.

Arguably the best tartar sauce in existence. Split a 4 piece Fish n Chip and a cup of soup so we could try the soda bread. My Irish counterpart said while it wasn’t reminiscent of her family’s soda bread, it was delightful in its own right. Memories of this place almost 20 years ago and having a (now nonexistent) happy hour bite and beer before dashing to catch a ferry lend a bit of nostalgia to a place that also holds the longest running jazz jam session in Seattle. If you ever need a dose of good grub and you are near Post Alley, get to the Owl N’ Thistle!

Tucked away where locals hang out. We visited many years ago with a nephew. It's off the beaten path and we stopped in for a cool pint on an unusually warm Seattle afternoon. Would have loved to try the food but weren't hungry.

Servers ignored us for 15 mins. Not a word.

I don't know who the dj is, but they have me as a friend...

Advertised food. Kitchen was closed at 8:30pm. Band was supposed to start at 9pm. Closer to 10pm. Appears that most people follow the artist playing. Small bar without much fanfare.

Came for some Jazz. Trip was worth it. Great small place to listen . Shame that there are literally so few spots in Seattle that yoy can drop in to hear live music.

Wife and I came here with another couple for dinner, drinks, and playoff basketball and hockey games. Service was very slow. Food was average at best. Available TV services were lacking.

Love the little clover in my Guinness. Cool scholarly vibe away from the bar.

As a visitor, don’t expect a warm welcome here. Clearly, our server Amy was happier chatting with a local in the hall than serving us. Her dismissive scowl left you in no doubt about what she would rather be doing. After 25 minutes, two sad drinks finally arrived: the beer a couple of inches from the top of the glass and a wine my partner described as ‘sour sparkling water’. This place describes itself as a Dublin-style pub; it wouldn’t last five minutes in Dublin. The only good thing was the music. We left after one drink.

Great pub!!! First time back in almost 30 years and just as fun!!!

I always go here on wednesday nights

Great music 🎶 Every night of the week ....

Good food, basic inexpensive drinks, and about the worst service in Seattle. Wander in and hope the staff notices you eventually. Also outdoor dining but no service outside for no reason whatsoever. Come in and belly up to the bar but don't bother dining in. Entire staff could profitable be replaced with sign directing you to the bartender.

Fun Irish style bar with live music! Had a lot of fun!

Essential Seattle. Period. One of the last great surviving downtown watering holes with mostly-free live music. Solid prices...especially cheap for downtown. It feels like a hidden treasure, and in fact it is. Ideal walking proximity to Seahawks/Sounders/Mariners stadiums, and even closer to the waterfront ferries.

Just stopped in for a quick drink after the game and this place was popping. Had a great jazz band playing and despite being busy we still found seats.

Stiff drinks and price is reasonable. Went there for bunny con bar crawl. Fun time with lively music.

Great fish & chips! Batter is light and just melts in your mouth. If I'm ever back in Seattle I will definitely stop in.

It's an Irish dive bar. Good place to kill an hour before a Mariners game or something. Fish and chicken cooked in the same fryer, and you can taste it. Service was minimal, and it wasn't that busy. Bring some friends, or catch the live music at 9, and you'll have fun.

I had high hopes, but the owl and thistle was just a straight disappointment from the start to finish. Servers had a "I'll help ya when I feel like it." The atmosphere wasn't terrible it's what I would expect from such an old building. The food was forgettable. The Shepard's Pie wasn't good at all. The stew on the bottom was very loose and had little to no flavor and resembled cat food. The potatoes were under seasoned and took up most of the dish. In the right hands Shepard's Pie can be amazing. This was NOT that. I'll try this place one more time and I'll update this review if that visit changes anything. 20+ years as a chef and some would say I am hyper critical. I am truful in all my reviews. I had high hopes? Don't know, maybe an off night? I'll return one more time to see if anything changes. 🫤

Such a great hole in the wall that you wouldn't expect from the outside the inside is like walking into a harry potter book. Our server was not the best ever she gave off a vibe that she was annoyed but the vibes made up for it

Great night out with the Dusty 45’s and a fun crowd!

Food was great, server seemed intoxicated 👎🏼 very unprofessional

Jazz Tuesday is a don't miss!! The House band is superb! The Open Jam was awesome!! The food was excellent and the bartender was super cool! We're making this a weekly date!

Best fish and chips I've had in the US. Will be back for the stew. The bartender was also super friendly.

Been here many times. Always good service.

I love this place....very small irish bar. The food is not fancy which is to my liking....but the fish and chips Fish were melt in my mouth and the beef stew was hot and great. The stage here for the band is tiny....about 4 people comfortable, 5 people a little more smoothed. Because it is a small more intimate entertainment space, it doesn't need to be ear blistering and it wasn't....thank you sound man! We came to hear an Irish themed band The Blarneytones) but the lead singer was sick. Next month the Scuppermonkies will be here!! Love that fun Irish themed band .

Great place to have a drink and relax. Being so close to the ferry means it's great for those of us in Kitsap too!

Pretty cool spot. Everyone always talks about it. We popped in for a quick bite. The fish and chips are of course a seattle staple but they really were good! The tartar is made in house and was a great addition. Always love a good rotating tap too. The decor was very vintage and little owls everywhere.

Really cool bar with good drinks at good prices. The staff are very nice and attentive. Live music is a plus, when they have it.

Cozy place, decent tap list, good food.

I've been here a few times and it's a great place to grab a drink or two with friends. Cozy atmosphere, and gives you an old time feel. Haven't had the food.

Really cool place with a good atmosphere and good live music.

Wow surprising I have not rated this before, been coming here for ages. Nice quaint Irish pub on a very cool lit backstreet. We usually go here when we are in town for a sports game. Good Irish beers on tap, tasty stew and soda bread. Like the fact it is one of the few places downtown that actually stays open late. Often has live music or sports on the TV.

The service is odd here. It takes a little while to get menus or place an order but once you place an order the food comes out fairly quickly. It took them the same amount of time to bring the food as it did to bring our beer. Weird The food is not that great. We ordered fish and chips. The fish was soggy and the breading fell off. The fries were limp. However, the tartar sauce was the best thing on the plate. Our friend had the fish tacos. The fish was cold and onion from the pico de gallo was the predominant flavor. I can see why people enjoy the atmosphere and the vibe. If you weren’t eating and didn’t mind that it took a while to get a beer then you would enjoy this place.

It was alright. They were out of the beef stew when I went and they don't serve the french dip anymore.

Good food. Fast service. Sadly, seems the lack of workers downtown, especially feds, has impacted customer numbers. At noon, we were the only ones there, although I think another couple were seated in a different room. The pub has 3 different eating/drinking areas.

Local dive and sports bar with some good food and good beer on tap. Get the beef stew.

Awesome! Great portions. Great service. Unbelievable prices. Amazing atmosphere. Niiiiiiice

Great friendly Irish pub not far from the ferry docks.

Cozy old Irish pub in an alley.

It’s okay. Doesn’t really have the Irish pub feel. There’s better places in the Seattle area.

Good beer, classic American Irish pub. 10$ for large fries. The order seemed more like a half order, dressed up with spices. I use pub food to keep my self safe when drinking and 10$ makes this hard and hazardous. Save $$$ on your spices and give me more fries!!!

Awesome spot for drinks, food, and live music. Super friendly staff too.

Had to close out a bar tab to order food from a table. Was not impressed with the service from both the bar tender and the server.

The staff is very accommodating and friendly. They also have enough space for large groups and live music.

I loved the live Jazz! It was the perfect place for a low key vibe. People are friendly, service is fantastic, and drinks are fab! I didn't get a chance to eat but I'm sure they have good food. They have a pool table to play in the back as well. They feature different local musical artists every night of the week so be sure to check who is playing. Don't miss this place on your next stop to Seattle!

Classic bar. Good draft beer with a great atmosphere!

Great atmosphere, great prices - great place to have a good time with friends

Great bartenders & live music. Beer & whiskey selection is top notch & everything you are looking for in an Irish Pub, pool tables & darts included.

Popular before games, mostly soccer games. Decent food, service always cool. Nice to go get a lunch beer at.

The drinks were stiff and the music was awesome and the vibes were definitely there

Great service, awesome live music. Plenty of space to spread out!

Great visit! Loved the fish and chips!

Fun atmosphere all round with live band. There are several sections incl the restaurant, bar and games room, catering to different interests. The Guinness beef stew is my personal favourite and washing it down with a Guinness stout is a plus!

Fun place. I was in the mood for Irish on my way to watch the Sounders and remembered this place on Post Alley. They were busy, and still the food and drinks came out quick (with only one waitress I might add).

Everything was good, only the Irish soda bread was like the bottoms of bran muffins buttered and put into a toaster oven. An Irish pub?

This is a great place for live music in downtown Seattle.

The atmosphere seemed nice and there are several activities to do (pool, darts, etc). However, our waitress seemed distracted and in a hurry. The food tasted alright, but it didn't feel worth the price and there was a bug on the table.

Used to always stop here after a Seahawks game. It is always a football crowd after games, but they put no attention into what is running on the big screen TVs. We requested Sunday Night Football instead of news, but no one on staff paid attention. This hasn't been a one-off either, it's happened our last 2 times in. Staffing appears low with long waits for service. Last visit I ordered chicken tenders & fries - it was okay.

Adon is awesome!! Always welcoming and always remembers me. Drinks are great, selection is fantastic, always a pleasure.

An old timey Irish pub in Seattle with live music on some nights... The spirit of the Irish people flows through this historic establishment. Long live the Owl N Thistle

We stayed here twice during our stay in Seattle. The location is very pleasant and nice, just an Irish pub. The beer was very delicious and so was the food. The service was very friendly and attentive and the order came quickly. We will happily come here again.

It’s out of question that this is the pub one has to go when visiting Seattle. Awesome food, awesome drinks and a lovely hostess. If you want to experience something extraordinary, you must get here… Wish, I could take this pub with me 😬🍺🫵

Fabulous fish and chips. Excellent beef stew. And as a wonderful bonus there is a hot dog stand just outside their door at every Sounders home game with, get this, FREE hot dogs! This is a legitimate for real hot dog stand period. Free full size hot dogs and condiments. 9-19-2023 Update: My wife and I shared a bowl of Guinness Beef Stew and a BLT sandwich. We had Manny's Pale Ale and Stella Artois. Manny's is a light, smooth and flavorful pale ale made right here in Seattle by the Georgetown Brewing Company. Stella Artois has a mild, slightly bitter flavor with a subtle hoppy aroma. They are both excellent beers.

Good hide away place , good music on the radio , and a staff that sings along . Also free pool .

Rude, Rude and more Rude from the patrons, to the Bartender and the servers. I felt like I wasn't welcome or wanted there. I will NEVER go back.

Been going for a long time. Love their fish and chips with a Stella!

Absolutely loved it, it was my first time to Seattle. The place is magic, came in with a hangover and left feeling like a million bucks.

Food was really tasty, draught beer was delish! Fish & chips were spot-on awesome

This place is extremely under staffed. Shows no regard for their clientele. Been waiting for over 30 minutes for a simple drink.

Seems a little gritty and rowdy at first, the kind staff will warm you up to the place. Live music, ample room to sprawl out and hang with your friends. Fish and chips were amazing, as well as the soda bread.

We grabbed dinner here before Monster Jam. The poblano chicken soup with a bid fat fat grilled cheese or with guiness stew is amazing.

I really appreciate how the folks here make you feel right at home. Thank you Owl N' Thistle

Decent bar but beware tap isn't always great and shots aren't as fresh as more down south like Tacoma for much cheaper