Kells is located at a convenient location on 21st street. They have a couple nice TVs at the bar which is nice for sports fans. They do have a happy hour but the beers are not featured on it. Atmosphere has been pretty quiet the few times that I have been in but I believe they have music on weekends. Beers were a little pricey. Food menu featured some Irish grub although I didn't try it. Would probably come more if they had some cheap beer offerings
Lynn U.
We happened to stop by on St Patty's day to get some Irish food for lunch. We found great street parking nearby (free on Sundays) and we were excited to go because we were hungry after walking around the Japanese garden nearby. I was appalled at the mandatory $20 a person "cover charge" to get in. After hearing that, I wanted to go somewhere else but my bf had his heart on eating here so he paid for it. The cover charge did not include anything except coming in. I saw a lot of people turn around because they didn't want to pay either. That being said, the food and service was great. You have to find your own table and it took about 20 minutes until we found one that opened up. We got the fish and chips which was delicious. The fish was melt in your mouth and the fries hot and crispy. While the food and ambience was great, the cover charge turned me off. I won't be coming back here.
Ben H.
The BoH knocked it out of the park, and FoH was super pleasant to talk to. Ambiance was outstanding as always, and food was spectacular.
Abbey Phelps
Beer was great, wine was good. The atmosphere was good. Food was awful. I got the Irish Stew. It was beyond too salty. It was overcooked to the point that the broth wasn’t even broth anymore. It was largely dissolved potatoes. It was lukewarm when it arrived. I was starving so I ate until I the inedibility overcame my hunger. I could only eat about half. I’ve had Irish Stew at Irish pubs before so I know what it is supposed to taste and look like. Afterwards I even went and looked at pictures other people took of their stew. The stew I had did not look anything like the pictures online.
Diane W.
Love the sausage roll. Tried the whiskey wings this time and they were great. Always great food with fair portions and very friendly staff. A must stop if I'm in town.
Jake D.
I have been coming to Kells for years and it's always been a phenomenal bar with amazing food. However, I ordered the wedge salad today and it compelled me to redownload this app and give Kells a 5 star rating. Perfect portion size with fresh and delicious ingredients. Also must try the BBQ wings and the Kells Reuben. Insanely good food with impeccable service. You can tell the people who work here genuinely care about the business and it shows in the way they stop to chat with you and be friendly. Also a great spot pre or post Timbers match. Keep doing you Kells!
Freedom Lennon
Great! Our server, Callum, was the best. Such a sweetie with attentive service. :)
Connor E.
I would most definitely recommend this place the atmosphere with an Irish vibe. The food is outstanding we had some small plates and shared and they all were very tasty my favorite was the butternut squash soup. They also have live music every night.
Bruce Porter
Great place to meet up.
Emme D.
We had a great time at Kells! The food was killer and the vibes were awesome. What really sold us was Jake, our waiter, who was super helpful, informative and fun! We were a large group, but he managed us well. I would definitely recommend! 10/10
Wonderful kind staff, excellent food, we had the boneless BBQ wings (so juicy) perfection.and the fish and Chips. Great beer batter and fries! It was soooo good. And inexpensive. Great service!!!
Tom Van Orten
Gotta be one of the worst meals I've had in Portland, I'm sorry to say. Ordered the corned beef and cabbage, $18 for some undercooked carrots, cabbage, and slices of bacon. Had maybe 5 large strips of corned beef, which was 60% gristle, with what tasted like instant mashed potatoes. It may not have been instant, but it tasted like it and had the same texture so it doesn't really matter. I would highly recommend using more butter guys. $8 for a pint of Guinness, would never come back.
Brad Z
Great food! Great beer! Great atmosphere!
Josh Davis
Good vibes on a karaoke night.Place was festive with the decorations.Fish tacos have great flavor with a nice crisp. The salsa has good spice and flavor.Burger wasn't rare enough for her, but she did like the flavor. Fries are decent.Chicken Wings were good
Daniel Garcia RM
Great brewery. Fast and friendly service. Flights available with 6 beers. Nicely decorated. Bar seating.
Kells is located at a convenient location on 21st street. They have a couple nice TVs at the bar which is nice for sports fans. They do have a happy hour but the beers are not featured on it. Atmosphere has been pretty quiet the few times that I have been in but I believe they have music on weekends. Beers were a little pricey. Food menu featured some Irish grub although I didn't try it. Would probably come more if they had some cheap beer offerings
We happened to stop by on St Patty's day to get some Irish food for lunch. We found great street parking nearby (free on Sundays) and we were excited to go because we were hungry after walking around the Japanese garden nearby. I was appalled at the mandatory $20 a person "cover charge" to get in. After hearing that, I wanted to go somewhere else but my bf had his heart on eating here so he paid for it. The cover charge did not include anything except coming in. I saw a lot of people turn around because they didn't want to pay either. That being said, the food and service was great. You have to find your own table and it took about 20 minutes until we found one that opened up. We got the fish and chips which was delicious. The fish was melt in your mouth and the fries hot and crispy. While the food and ambience was great, the cover charge turned me off. I won't be coming back here.
The BoH knocked it out of the park, and FoH was super pleasant to talk to. Ambiance was outstanding as always, and food was spectacular.
Beer was great, wine was good. The atmosphere was good. Food was awful. I got the Irish Stew. It was beyond too salty. It was overcooked to the point that the broth wasn’t even broth anymore. It was largely dissolved potatoes. It was lukewarm when it arrived. I was starving so I ate until I the inedibility overcame my hunger. I could only eat about half. I’ve had Irish Stew at Irish pubs before so I know what it is supposed to taste and look like. Afterwards I even went and looked at pictures other people took of their stew. The stew I had did not look anything like the pictures online.
Love the sausage roll. Tried the whiskey wings this time and they were great. Always great food with fair portions and very friendly staff. A must stop if I'm in town.
I have been coming to Kells for years and it's always been a phenomenal bar with amazing food. However, I ordered the wedge salad today and it compelled me to redownload this app and give Kells a 5 star rating. Perfect portion size with fresh and delicious ingredients. Also must try the BBQ wings and the Kells Reuben. Insanely good food with impeccable service. You can tell the people who work here genuinely care about the business and it shows in the way they stop to chat with you and be friendly. Also a great spot pre or post Timbers match. Keep doing you Kells!
Great! Our server, Callum, was the best. Such a sweetie with attentive service. :)
I would most definitely recommend this place the atmosphere with an Irish vibe. The food is outstanding we had some small plates and shared and they all were very tasty my favorite was the butternut squash soup. They also have live music every night.
Great place to meet up.
We had a great time at Kells! The food was killer and the vibes were awesome. What really sold us was Jake, our waiter, who was super helpful, informative and fun! We were a large group, but he managed us well. I would definitely recommend! 10/10
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful kind staff, excellent food, we had the boneless BBQ wings (so juicy) perfection.and the fish and Chips. Great beer batter and fries! It was soooo good. And inexpensive. Great service!!!
Gotta be one of the worst meals I've had in Portland, I'm sorry to say. Ordered the corned beef and cabbage, $18 for some undercooked carrots, cabbage, and slices of bacon. Had maybe 5 large strips of corned beef, which was 60% gristle, with what tasted like instant mashed potatoes. It may not have been instant, but it tasted like it and had the same texture so it doesn't really matter. I would highly recommend using more butter guys. $8 for a pint of Guinness, would never come back.
Great food! Great beer! Great atmosphere!
Good vibes on a karaoke night.Place was festive with the decorations.Fish tacos have great flavor with a nice crisp. The salsa has good spice and flavor.Burger wasn't rare enough for her, but she did like the flavor. Fries are decent.Chicken Wings were good
Great brewery. Fast and friendly service. Flights available with 6 beers. Nicely decorated. Bar seating.