What an evening at the Owl is like is very dependant on the day of the week that you visit. On weekends you will see a variety of bands from the Owl n' Thistle Band pumping out world class Irish music to the Town Pants from Canada. On weeknights, however, there is a wide variety of music styles represented and the crowd changes accordingly. From Guinness Beef Stew to Fish 'N Chips, we serve Traditional ...
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This casual little Irish pub tucked away on narrow Post Avenue, on the fringe of Pioneer Square , clearly encourages its slightly clandestine atmosphere. It serves pub fare consisting of burgers and such, with nothing too Irish except the Guinness Beef Stew. The good beer selection includes Guinness, properly hand-pumped. On any given night, one is likely to hear live Celtic music or a poetry reading ...
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The Scene This venerable Irish bar is a longtime favorite for live music in an intimate space. Though many musical styles are heard--from Bebop and Destruction to Ponticello--the emphasis is on upbeat folk like Pete Krebs. The main room has a floor-level stage so close to the bar that dancing practically transforms you into a member of the band, but make no mistake: The space for music is ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on January 23, 2008, (Edited February 07, 2006)
Let's try, for one moment, to be honest, and confess that an Irish pub is often the most pleasing place to get smashed. More to the point, it's also the best opportunity for ogling, or better yet fondling, attractive people of Irish descent while pretending that you're still young enough to indulge your lifelong fantasy of running away to Dublin to join the Pogues. Strap on the pennywhistle and patronize ...
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After reading the reviews and frequenting the bar many times, I had yet to receive horrible service. That was until this past weekend.
After a horrible night (good music I will always state that) of just plain weirdness with the staff and management, my girlfriend and I decided to go grab a bite. After a perfect ending to a imperfect night, we headed home. While walking to our Condo on the hill, ...
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My husband and I were attacked by "a regular" in this establishment last night. It was a Monday and our day off so we decided to go out to have a few shots and play some pool. We have been coming to the Owl and thistle for three years now. It's not the nicest place but the staff knows our names and they are nice to us. This guy at the bar starts calling me the b-word and just being really mean to ...
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The thing you must understand about the Owl & Thistle is that this a dingy pub, NOT a swanky hotel lounge and patrons like it that way. They are not trying to impress you and your Mother-In-Law. No one will greet you at the door with a nosegay of pansies. The people who go here know how to navigate the scene. The music is the draw. Know what you are looking for and you will be rewarded. The crowd ...
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