This is such a unique restaurant, and the food is so wonderful. We loved the family-friendly atmosphere. I had the mac and cheese and a chicken mushroom marsala pie. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the portions, because I thought if they gave us anymore, I would chanel Mr. Creosote in "The Meaning of Life." The flavor of the pie was great, but the crust was sheer poetry. The Sweet Potato fries are some of the best I've ever eaten, and you must have dessert. The chocolate Guiness cake is enough to send this diabetic into glucose overdose, but it was worth every single digit it added to my blood sugar. I'm serious, if you get the chance, you MUST try this cake. Rich and creamy with a unique flavor that can only be described as dilly-icious!
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L L.
I was going to give 4 stars because I really like the beer and appetizers here. The hummus, pretzels, and spinach dip are really, really good and very affordable! Atmosphere is casual and the booths are comfy. Service is a bit slow, but friendly. However, on my second visit, I realized the waitresses here have quite the little scam going. When I went to sign my debit card slip, I noticed instead of being charged $12.04 the waitress transposed the one and charged me $22.04. I could understand how this might happen, so I clearly crossed out her total writing in the proper charge and made out my receipt for a total of $14.00--still giving her a little bit of a tip. Then, I get my credit card statement and it shows the waitress not only processed my payment for $14.00, but ALSO the mistaken $22.04. I was charged $36.04 for a $12.04 meal? I don't think so! When I called, the manager indicated that this has happened before. . . Yes, a quick phone call to an apologetic manager eventually straightened it out, but I like making phone calls about as well as I like getting a root canal AND it took time out of my busy day. If you go, I suggest you pay in cash so as not to be victimized.
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Miz S.
Went there on a Saturday night. It was much bigger & nicer inside than I anticipated. If it actually had decent food & service, I might consider going back. Unfortunately, the service was s-l-o-w. Beverage orders taken, never delivered. We went in search of our own condiments (who serves fish & chips without malt vinegar & ketchup????), etc. The food was lacking too; no taste. That said, it's cute & it does serve beer, so it's not all bad.
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Sydney H.
Haters gonna hate, the service is slow. Relax, enjoy your night not at home. The pies are great and the sides are too. I feel full and happy when I leave even if I was waiting a while. Plus I love the art that gets switched out
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Laura B.
I love this place. It is just enough off my beaten path that I don't make it here often, which is a shame. The pies are super tasty as are the soups. But I have not yet worked up the courage to get a pie floating on my soup (yes they offer that). I like it as a restaurant/happy hour type establishment but it is also nice as a bar. They have pool tables in back for those with my dexterity than I possess.
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angela b.
In case you've never heard of this place, the pie in Pies & Pints doesn't refer to pizza or to fruit pie. It refers to homemade potpie. I really like the cozy ambience of this place and the pies are really good, albeit super small. The richness of them makes the price acceptable because you leave content as opposed to overstuffed, which is a must for me to be a repeat customer. ($6.95 for a pie a la carte; $9.95 for a pie with soup or fries) There are a lot of comfort food pairings with your "pot pie" (for addtil cost) like mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese and sweet potato fries. I don't know if we caught our waitress (Tara) on a bad night, but I won't be looking for service from her again anytime soon. I imagine I'll actually be calling ahead to make sure she isn't working. She was very rude and b*tchy and I let my feelings reflect in a standard 15% tip as opposed to the 20+ I typically leave (as a former waitress who knows how hard the work is). I just felt really bummed out that our experience was marred by her bad attitude, especially seeing as we were nothing but pleasant towards her. I got the feeling it wasn't just us, but it didn't make things acceptable. I will be back for the Mediterranean pie (or Indian), which along with the spinach and feta pie are all vegetarian options, to try the experience with another server.
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Bill S.
Good service, food was good, beer was a tad warm. Card game on the table was way fun. I'll be back...
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Rahayu S.
Oh my. Hearty food heaven! I've tried pies in a lot of different places but this is definitely one of my favorites, and I've had pies in the UK. On top of that it's super close to my work, which makes it even better. The waiting staff is awesome, friendly & fast and the place itself is clean with a laidback vibe. Try the sweet potato fries, they're my weak spot. The only 'complaint' I can think of is that they don't open until 4 so I can't come in and devour everything they have on the menu before that. Keep up the awesome work Pies & Pints!
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Chelle S.
Loved the crust! With more seasoning (mac & cheese and the pie) and a juicier filling this place could easily be 4 stars.
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Uhura J.
I want to spend more time here. I want to eat my way through the entire menu. I want to drink my way through the entire beer selection. Over and over again. Guinness + chocolate cake = AMAZING. I had a few bites of a gargantuan slice my friend ordered and immediately fell in love with Guinness and chocolate all over again. My chicken pot pie was quit delicious; savory, filling, with a beautifully buttery flaky crust I wanted to eat all night and forever. Pies & Pints is a place for friends. Grab a few of your besties, have some pies, indulge in deliciousness, and laugh the night away...
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Randi L.
Bar area in the back of the establishment is cozy. Pool tables and plenty of spots to sit at the bar. Beer selection is decent with many local breweries on tap. Food was good, but I only had the caesar salad and a cup of their pea soup. Friends had the chocolate peanut butter pie and really loved it as well as the beef pot pie and the fish and chips (everyone said they were great). Service was friendly. Please note that if you have a party of 6 (or more) the gratuity will automatically show up on your bill. Most servers will let you know of this ahead of time, but I completely understood when I saw the bill. The server was more than happy to divide the bill by individual party so all worked out well. I liked how local artwork was displayed throughout the establishment - it added a level of whimsy to the place.
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Michele L.
Cool wooden booths... crispy perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries with garlic aioli... good beers and great daily happy hour specials... I will definitely be going back here! They actually have a whole happy hour snack menu in addition to drink specials, and happy hour starts up again at 10:30-close every night. You would think a place with such good deals with skimp on food quality or service, but all the food we ordered was fantastic and our server was friendly and quick despite the Saturday night bustle. Oh yeah and the mix drinks were really strong. I really liked the atmosphere of the place too, its not really cosy but the minimalist wooden decor does the trick.
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Sarah M.
Pies-had the classic chicken, yum, I wish I hadn't agreed to split with my two friends, I could have eaten it all myself. They also have sweet potato fries, and they were perfect. The Greek salad was also really good, though I could have done without the falafel, tasted weird. Pints-One of the best margaritas I've had, with a splash of cranberry. I think that's how I'm going to order it from now on! The Metropolitan drink is also very yummy. This place is definitely good, though they need to pick a decor and run with it, it's kind of modern meets sports bar meets cafeteria? A little confusing.
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Lisa N.
This looks like your run-of-the-mill little neighbourhood bar from the outside, sandwiched between an acupuncturist and a vacuum shop and seemingly unspecial, but when you step inside you're kind of slapped in the face with how much SPACE they actually have! It's amazing. This would be a great place to go with friends when you're just looking for a beer and a place to sit around and shoot the breeze. There are pool tables in the back along with more seating and the actual bar. I came for happy hour with Rona L. and we were faced with the dilemma of not knowing what to order! I ended up getting a chicken, bacon, and mushroom pie which came out perfectly flaky on the outside with a wonderful mess of gravy goodness on the inside. I've never been one for savory pies, but hot damn mine was satisfying! Paired with a pint of your choice, you can get a pie for $9.95 which is a pretty good (and filling) deal. We also got a side of cajun fries-- like Rona said it is a serious mountain of potatoes! Please order to share or you'll be entering starch overload mode. I'll definitely be back since the bf lives so close and Jeanny M recommends the weekend brunch... and I trust Jeanny M! :)
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Karl H.
They now have Poutine and I love it!
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Lili T.
Like others have mentioned, the pies are quite small here. Approximately 3.7'' to be exact. Prices are decent however. $10 will get you a pie and a side of soup, salad or regular fries. Pay $1 more to get the mac & cheese (huge portion), sweet potato fries, house salad, or mashed potatoes instead. Pie-wise, we tried the steak & potato (delicious), lamb & potato (delicious), and the classic chicken pot pie (decent). The crust is nice and flaky and the meat is tender and flavorful. The first two pies were cooked in a red wine sauce and the last was cooked in a thyme cream sauce (which made it a bit more bland compared to the others). As an appetizer, we tried the sweet potato fries -- which came out on a huge plate with a glob of what looks like mayonnaise next to it. There's a slight spicy kick to it -- which made it oh so addicting...
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michael m.
This is a great place to watch a game or just play pool and relax. Theres a front area that has seating restaurant style and the rear has a pool room slash bar area. On a hot day the cooling system blasts the bar stool area and the beers are served chilled. The Pot Pies are the size of a palm but for another $1.00 add a side of home made skins-in mashed potatoes and amazingly tasty beef gravy. The patrons are the type of people who give you your space but will engage in a neighborly conversation if something comes up. Great place to watch a Mariners Game over $1.00 Hamm's cans or Pabst. Great place to eat when you miss Mom's cooking... providing your Ma bakes from scratch and puts love in her dishes.
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Wing M.
Me: "Can I have the mac and cheese with the pie?" Waitress: "Do you want to try the special blue cheese bacon mac and cheese?" Me: "Did you say blue cheese bacon mac and cheese?" Waitress: "Ye---" Me: "OH HELL YES" The food was amazing. It was definitely a little pricey but it was filling. Eleven dollars worth of food is seldom this filling and this good, and I eat a lot and am picky. They have a special "pie float" which is a pie in a bowl of soup that I've been told to try next time, so I'll definitely do that. To address common complaints by other folks: I loved the atmosphere of the place. It was dark, cool and reminds me of the pubs I love back home. Now, it's not for everyone because it does feel a little dingy. But I love it. As for the service it was a little slower than other places, but it wasn't unreasonably slow. I definitely was not in a hurry and really enjoyed it. We went on a Wednesday night specifically for the music. It was amazing. Can't wait to go back in a week or two for their bluegrass night.
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T H.
Really good pies, but warning they are small. To solve this "problem" I usually get one of their apps to share and a side of their mac and cheese, which is really tasty. Warning: Not the place to go when you're on a diet, but a great place to go on a cold night!
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Behr S.
What can I say...any place that has Guinness cake definately gets my attention. Perhaps I am biased as a long standing member of the 1759 Club (Guinness Drinkers Worldwide), but it was by far one of the more moist chocolate cakes I have ever had...not to mention the pieces they give you are HUGE. And just so you know, I didn't focus solely on the Guinness cake and pints, the pot-pies are pretty darned tasty too (my favourite is the spinich and feta) as is the 6 cheese mac & cheese (so good in fact that it was worth hours of discomfort later due to a lactic acid/lactose intolerance). The live music offerings have been down right good too, I have enjoyed everything from alt-rock to blues to classic bluegrass...what's better than that I say? Definately one of my local faves. :)
(5)
Suzy K.
A few years ago I heard of a place called Pies and Pints. Hot summer day - craving a slice and a beer we drive over to 65th. Our surprise when we realized it was not pizza but pot pies! Not on our list of foods for a hot summer day, so I stored it away in the back of my mind for a winter day. Fast forward a few years to last night. After walking through the restaurant looking for a table (even though the place is packed it is seat yourself) we find the only table open. Typically I don't like sitting right next to the front door where everyone has to walk past you and cold air rushing in - but in this case it was the only good thing about our experience. I could barely breathe. Does this joint have zero ventilation? Are the deep fat frying everything on their menu? After waiting 10 minutes a server comes by and plops a few menus on our table, doesn't bother to ask if he could get us any drinks to start off with - just takes off. Pies AND pints, right? Well, pints if you want a PBR or an IPA - other than that, you are out of luck. Oh, and 10 minutes later when the server does come back to take your order - he will look at you with disdain if you ask if they have anything like a hef or a lighter brew. Then - after you have been there for almost 20 minutes, and after your server has taken your order, he will say - "Oh, by the way - in case you thought you would get your food in a reasonable amount of time, well - we are really busy, so it will be about a half an hour. Honestly, I don't mind waiting a half hour for a decent dish. But why are you telling me this, and why now? Given the stench and the rude service - well, we decided to cancel our order and head elsewhere. Here's the thing - they may have delicious food. But we experienced pretty bad service and I had to wash everything we were wearing because we still smelled like fried grease when we got home. The place was packed - so take this for what it is, clearly tons of other people don't see it as a problem!
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Nate M.
I like pies and I love pies and pints. For those of you from rural America, these are not cherry or peach pies. These are english dinner pies. They are oh so delicious. This place is rarely crowded when I go here, so it's a great place to grab dinner and a good beer without fighting crowds.
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Skylar S.
I had the lamb and potato pie it was great, great been, great Mac and cheese. Plus they have a Mac and cheese of the day! Perfect neighborhood hangout place. The service is good too the staffs nice, but sometimes there seems to not be enough staff.
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Tiffany T.
The pies and pints deal at happy hour was pretty sweet at $12 for both, plus a couple of dollars if you wanted mac and cheese/french fries on the side. The pies look tiny when they first come out, but I'd suggest holding off on ordering extra stuff until you've finished because looks can be deceiving. I got the chance to try both the lamb and potato and chicken pot pie - they're both good! Some weird stuff: I could only find one bathroom, but I was also kind of tipsy at the time. Hopefully there's a couple more bathrooms somewhere cuz you never when you just gotta go. I also dropped my phone through the booth seat crack but our server was nice enough to stick his hand in and fish it out. Kudos to him.
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Alice C.
Sweet potato fries! With garlic aioli!! I could eat that good shit forever. Pies & Pints offers exactly what you would expect. Personal-sized, savory pies and beer. Not much can go wrong with this combination. Although they don't serve sweet pies, which was something I was sort of hoping they would have. I've had quite a few of the pies off the menu, and they are all good!! The pie crust is flaky perfection and the fillings are a w e s o m e! One pie with a side of fries is more than enough to fill one person up. And, as mentioned above the sweet potato fries and garlic aioli are like crack. Trivia nights on Tuesdays are also pretty fun. It's run by GeeksWhoDrink and I like their system of trivia much more than the RAM.
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Forest t.
I've lived right next to this place for years. Always enjoyed the awesome pies despite the *awful* service. Here's the deal: the service is the worst. *THE WORST* service I've ever gotten in Seattle. Long waits, being ignored, understaffed, wrong orders, wrong drinks, you name it. But, I'm right here and the food is good so I come back. No more. Recently, I placed an order, after waiting more than 30 min for my server (I was there for an event or I would have just left as I do if i have to sit for 30 min with out a server at least giving me a menu), I explained that I have an allergy, and with the help of the wait staff, I was able to just select from what I always get, a group of old favorite pies they make, that I can eat. About 45 MIN later I got a DIFFERENT ORDER that contained my allergen. I flagged my server down, who I'm absolutely positive ignored my questions as she served me. And after I explained that I couldn't eat this pie, that I didn't order this pie, she told me she would deliver the right pie right away. 30 Min later I get what I ordered originally, and its great! It's awesome! The pies here are amazing! 40 min later though, I had to walk over to the wait staff and request my check, and she gave me a full check. ~After waiting for 2 hours and 15 min, and getting the completely wrong order, I was given the full charge. And you guessed it, it took 20 more min for my card to come back. Take it from a local: The food is great, the service is always terrible, understaffed, under-trained, and not at all concerned about you. I've really just had it. There are plenty of other places to try out in a 2 block radius. ~Pies and Pints, I've been a regular for about 4 years. Good bye!!!!
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Cory H.
Feeling like a belly full of savory goodness is what you need tonight? Wash it down with a beer and maybe a sweet pie too? Oh yeah, this place will do the trick. It is so awesome to be in a city where you can find exactly what you're looking for. After coming here I have never gone anywhere else to satisfy my southern need for chicken pot pie!
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Bryan B.
Based on the portions I'd rename this place to Fries and Pints (with a tiny Pie on the side). The pie I had was VERY good. I could probably get the whole thing in my mouth in one bite if a challenge was on the line. Bottom line- Bigger pies, less fries should be considered. ...again- Pie good....fries bad.
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Rachel W.
This is the pub that dreams are made of. Good ol' fashion American dreams. My friends and I found this place while on vacation by searching "mashed potatoes" in Yelp. That in itself is an accurate description of the great comfort food here. Their main schtick? Pot pies and mac 'n' cheese! For around $20 I got a beer and a "pie and a side," opting for the chicken bacon Swiss pie in a rich marsala gravy with a side of mac 'n' cheese. Picking a side with competitors like mashed potatoes and tater tots was by far my biggest challenge. Don't let the pie's small size fool you! All that starch is sure to fill you up -- FAST. I left arguably the fullest I've ever been in my life, and I didn't care because the food is *that* good. I would come back to this pub all the time if I lived in this glorious state. That being said you MUST save room for dessert because... layered Guinness chocolate cake. That is all.
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Pepper P.
I'm always looking for a unique experience in my favorite beer/delicious food combo, so was pretty excited to try this place out and I have to say I was not disappointed! I started by ordering the poutine and a nice crisp pale ale. Both were fantastic, the brown gravy on the poutine was rich and savory, seasoned perfectly. I would normally say I prefer chili cheese fries to poutine, but these may turn the tide. I also ordered the beef, swiss and bacon pie. I was surprised that the bacon didn't have a stronger presence, but it was tasty overall, the pastry itself was flaky, no complaints there. I could totally see myself going back JUST for a beer and the poutine... mmmyeah.
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Elizabeth C.
I came here on a Saturday night for dinner with a big group and got a Chicken Classic pie (basically chicken pot pie) with regular fries. The pie was delicious, comforting, and had a nice flaky crust to boot. They have a bunch of options for pie, though, so I'll definitely be trying the others next time! Fries were good, and I tried my friend's sweet potato fries and aioli--actually worth the extra dollar or two. I could tell the place was slammed but our server (Ryan?) was really friendly and gave us great service even though it was really busy. Twelve bucks feels a little expensive for fries and pie that is only about the size of your fist, but it is deceptively dense and will actually fill you up. I have the stomach capacity of a large man and I was feeling the food coma afterwards, so don't be fooled by the small-looking pie. Their sweet potato fries are awesome, as well. So if you decide to forgo the pie for one of their salads (I'm a fan of the greek), go ahead and cancel out that healthiness with some sweet potato fries. It's worth it! Overall, we had a really good meal here and I'd definitely come back next time I venture that far north of the U district.
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Michelle H.
Okay, first things first. The food really is excellent. The pies are super tasty and there are even a several (!) vegetarian options. It's a really nifty concept. There's a neat bar area at the back and a few old-timey pinball machines. The prices, however, are a bit steep (they're "Happy Hour" special is $13 for a small pie and a drink. No fries, no sides. ) We also came on a Monday, which is all-day happy hour (so you'd assume they would have more than one server and one cook...) It took a really long time for our food to come and the place was about 20% full at 6pm. Hm. Anyway, perhaps we just hit an off-day. The food really is quite tasty and I'd love to give it another go.
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Jess M.
We think their vegetarian poutine is the best in Seattle. The gravy is thick and flavorful and the fries are cooked perfectly, not the oily, lots of potato flavor. The curry pie was tasty, as was the mac n cheese. Try the Baklava Cheesecake, it is amazing, but get it to go so you have a few hours to digest since the pies are so rich!
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dinky d.
I've been here a couple of times and both times I had a very pleasant experience. Decent selection of brews. It was a bit of a wait for the food but I almost forgot because of the pints. Guinness and ice cream was a very delightful treat. May I suggest the Not Your Fathers Root Beer instead of the Guinness.
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H. P.
Went here with some friends who said the food was awesome and that they had a good beer selection. We were a group of about 8, and although I see a lot of people commenting they had poor service, on the whole our service was okay. Not spectacular, but okay - more about that below. I am torn because the pie itself was really good - the crust was flaky and the filling was flavourful (Shepherd's Pie), but the portion was TINY. I was SO disappointed with the size. The pie was $12 and included fries, but if you wanted anything else you had to pay $2-$3 more, and the pricing didn't make much sense. A simple side of Caesar (lettuce, a few croutons), costs $1 less than a bowl of home made mac and cheese. To give you some idea of how small the pies are, they are about 3.5" in diameter, with maybe a cup of filling, so yeah, unless you order a tower, (topped with mashed potatoes, cheese sauce, gravy and bacon), you won't feel full if you are an average sized adult. The drink prices (for their signature cocktails), are also a little on the high side. They come by and leave bottles of water for you, but then don't really check back to make sure they are refilled, which seems common for restaurants now. Drop water off and forget, and once we were served the waiter came by once, but then we sat there for a while waiting for him to come by so we could get cheques - someone from our party had to hunt him down. I was tempted to give two stars, because of something else - the music. On Saturday the live portion was a two-piece group that was pretty bad, but when they were on break, the restaurant played 60's-70's era cheese music on ELEVEN. It was so loud, I felt I was yelling at the person across from me. Music should be in the background, not turned up so high it is almost impossible to have conversations with people. So overall, good tasting pies, but disappointingly small portions, bad music and meh service.
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Kate B.
So, I'll start off by saying that the reason you come here is for SAVORY PIE. This place happens to be within walking distance to my house (ultimately a bad idea for me) & has a happy hour which includes a pint & a pie for $11. Pretty decent price if you ask me. The Irish nachos are delightful smothered in beer cheese sauce & standard nacho fair...& you can't go wrong with their mac of the day. Decent beer choices...and they have sriracha vodka! Ask for a bloody made with sriracha vodka & extra olive juice & you might never leave. Two bummer things: service is sloooow & they only have 2 vegetarian pies. The slow service is pretty okay to deal with when you think of the yummy flaky crust on those pies & the fact that they're pretty friendly people...but, more veggie pies please!!
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Tom L.
This could be a cool place, but the service is terrible. The girl waiting tables was in slow speed and she never checked up on the table or the table next to us. We were all a little irritated. The food and beers are solid. The pinball machine should be free. Seriously. I think you would have have more families coming in if you move another one of the pinball machines next to the other one at the front. Service needs to be dealt with and you need to clean the ceiling pipes and fixtures. It was gross.
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hannah g.
Perfect little pies! Really good macaroni and cheese. The tots were perfectly done too! I can't wait to go back.
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Ali D.
Overall, I super love and appreciate the concept of this restaurant. Who doesn't love comforting pot pie in any variety you could ever imagine paired with a delicious beer? Hard question, I know. The pie was very tasty. I went classic and ordered the chicken variety with your standard chicken, peas, carrots and potatoes in "grandmotherly" thyme creme sauce. I ordered mine with a side salad to balance out the richness of the pie but you have the opportunity to order your pie with a cup of soup, french fries, mashed potatoes & gravy, mac & cheese, or sweet potato fries. Wow! The portion of the pie, however, was tiny compared to what I was envisioning for a personal sized pot pie. This wouldn't have been a huge problem but the pie dinner was on the spendier side, around $15 I believe. Definitely worth it with the taste but don't expect to be super full when you're done, unless of course you order a side of mac and cheese aka a second entree with your pie!
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Angie L.
Pies & Pints is by far our favorite pub in Seattle. We take all of our out of town friends here because the food is so good (Mac of the Day with soup of the day is my go too, the "of the day" choices are always different and creative. My boyfriend always has the pie of the day floated in soup of the day. If your brave go for the tower!). The staff is awesome! The atmosphere is really laid back and comfortable. Best pub in Seattle, hands down.
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Erik O.
Food is amazing! Service was decent but not spectacular. Ambiance is ok. But FOOD WAS AMAZING. Little on the expensive side. Definitely try to go for happy hour to get the Pie and Pint deal.
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April D.
People trying to say that this place has small portions for the price. Those people are not acknowledging that the pies are basically perfect and heavenly and delicious. Turning out consistently delicious pie crust (the whole pie is bomb but crust is difficult) is totally not easy but they are doing it. $15 is worth it, sorry if you're not getting gluttonous American sized portions. Ugh did I mention that the pies are so good?? I have a hard time not going there every night. If I was stupid rich I would hire the chef to be my own private chef. If I was getting married I would look into if they do catering. Also, the restaurant is just very chill. There's never any nonsense going on, no one is trying to prove anything with the atmosphere, the proof is in the pies. More pies plz.
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Victoria C.
The trivia is awesome, the food mediocre, and the service is awful. Get there early for a table at trivia, be prepared to have to flag down your server to order, and be okay having to ask for napkins, utensils, and water. Multiple times.
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Crystal T.
So, my friends and I are doing this thing where we try a new restaurant in Seattle each month. A few months back, Pies and Pints was our pick. I ordered the curry pie, and it was amazing! The salad it came with was worthy of ordering on its own as well. I've been wanting to come back... I just need to find the time. Reasonable prices, interesting decor (... but it works!), and friendly staff.
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Spencer M.
First timer here. I don't know where to start. Went and found our own table immediately, despite a busy Friday night. Not a minute went by before we were greeted by Marc, the bartender who found time to great and converse with everyone in the area even though he had a pretty regular flow of customers. He asked my bourbon when I ordered an old fashioned (every other place just goes with well bourbon) and my girlfriend was very impressed with the mean mojito. He brought every drink and food order to our table with a positive energetic attitude, and had great suggestions when we were a little overwhelmed with the huge selection on the fabulous menu. I will recommend this place to everyone I know.
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Katie H.
Pies! Pints! The name has it all. There is something wrong with someone who dislikes either of these. Pie- their savory pie was very good, but not great. I the Mediterranean Pie (smothered in beer cheese sauce) with a side of Mac and Cheese and some Baklava Cheesecake. I'll break down each part because I need enough characters to call this a review and not a tip. :) Mediterranean Pie- Very good, the highlight of the meal. Could have used more olives. Beer cheese sauce- I was very excited about this, but it wasn't nearly as good as I was hoping. The texture was more grainy than I would have liked, and the taste of the beer was more of an afterthought rather than a flavor on its own. Mac and Cheese- Admittedly, I am picky about this because I lived in the South for 5 years (so happy to be in Seattle!) and had awesome Mac and Cheese. P & P's Mac and Cheese was stated to be "baked to perfection." Erm, no. It was okay, but the noodles were a bit dry and too crispy in some places. If you haven't had good stuff before, you would probably think this stuff is amazing, but I was disappointed. Baklava Cheesecake- OMG FREAKIN' AWESOME! I should have just gotten this. Beer selection- not bad Service- good I would come back here because the concept is cool, but I think they could up their game on the food side of things with the exception of the baklava cheesecake (perfect).
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Brenden D.
I love this place! The beer is cold and the pot pies are killer! I would recommend getting the Mac and cheese of the day too as a side with your pot pie! Keep coming back too as the pot pies change almost daily!
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Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: Even though I had been past Pies & Pints in the past and had noticed the logo on the sign outside of the establishment, I always lumped it in with the numerous other pubs in the town and had not considered making my way in. At least not until my friend Whitney recommended it as a perfect, comfort food start to our evening out. Type of cuisine: Meat and vegetarian pies, Australian style, "because they can be eaten from the hand", as well as traditional bar fare including nachos, chicken wings, sweet potato fries and salads. Pies & Pints has developed its own take on the traditional meat or vegetable pie after hree years of research and development in their very own test kitchens. They pride themselves on using the freshest local ingredients possible, and when available. Their "beef, for instance, is naturally raised Black Angus Beef from Misty Isle Farms, Vashon Island, WA. Naturally raised beef is free of antibiotics, hormones or growth stimulants." And their "pies are hand made. From the stocks, gravies and fillings, to the crafting of the pie itself, our pies are made by hand daily right here in our own kitchen." An accolade from Greg, published in The Stranger, "Pies & Pints is a convergence of many factors that make for a good bar: tasty food, good beers and mixed drinks, comfy seating, a pool table, and a cozy atmosphere. It's a good place to be whether you're catching up with a group of friends or catching up on your book. Food: The meat pies are generally excellent, and there's a rotating pie of the day. There are good vegetarian pies as well, and you can get any of them with a salad or fries for not much more. The sweet potato fries are very good and also very filling. Drinks: The bar has a good selection of beers including the Trumer Pils. There is also a pretty creative menu of mixed drinks." Ambiance: A very neighborhood feel surrounds this establishment, from the proximity to residential properties to the plethora of young children following their parents in to dine in the throes of loud music, inked and pierced servers and people of all shapes, ages and sizes. "Pies & Pints is a convergence of people and ideas dedicated to being a friendly neighborhood public house. We believe in good food, good friends, and good work. We have used local craftsmen and artists to help create our restaurant and continue this policy with our staff who approach their work with passion and artistic flair." From the outside, one might think she is walking into a small, neighborhood pub, but once inside, the room stretches back, from the restaurant dining area to the bar. The walls are painted in faint, pale yellow and green and the paintings of local artists sparsely offering bursts of color and decor. The space feels large and open, with tall ceilings, but also cozy and intimate. It is definitely a casual go-to for a spontaneous bite to eat with family (although the service and food preparation take time), or as a very comfortable setting from which to enjoy conversation and large quantities of food with friends. It may even be the local pub you frequent with your partner, with whom you have enjoyed years of comfort and ease. "We like the idea of the public house and strive to make Pies & Pints casual, fun, and friendly for all ages." What I ordered: My dining companion raved about the mac & cheese ($7.95), hearty macaroni in Welsh beer cheese sauce baked to perfection and sprinkled with chopped basil and bread crumbs and immediately convinced herself that it had to be her course for the night! I felt drawn to the pies, being my first visit to Pies & Pints and selected the chicken, bacon, mushroom and Swiss cheese pie ($9.95), served in a rich, Marsala cream sauce, thick as gravy. I added a side of the mac & cheese, because I was told the dish was too good to be shared (for $1 more). What I loved: The pot pie. The fluffy, mini pie nearly fooled me by its small size; but as they say, big things come in small packages. The moist chunks of chicken, salty, thick-cut bacon and soft mushrooms swimming in gravy offered the perfect meal for a cold, dark, winter evening. The flaky pie crust made for a lighter addition to the rich and decadent innards. I would definitely eat this pie again...And am going to return for more sampling! Why I loved it: The entree portions and sides offered are huge, more than enough to consume in one sitting and can easily make for a second meal. I loved the ease and comfort of the space, and the personable, amiable staff, that called out boisterous and warm hello's and goodbye's as patrons entered and exited the premises. Cost: Low to average ($8-$12 per entree)
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Kim M.
Motha flippin' eff yeah. This might be one of my new favorite establishments in the area. A few weeks ago, I went there with friends for the first time--we sat in the back at one of the tall tables. I had the Lamb & Potato pie--and it was awesome. Last night, I went back with *different* friends, and I loved it again. I actually got the same thing, because it was so good the first time. There wasn't a single complaint at the table. In fact, any commentary on the food at all was about how good it was. Service isn't over the top, but it's not bad, either. In my opinion, as long as your table's basic needs are met, less is more--and that's kind of how service has been both times I was there. The pies are awesome--and their French fries are probably some of my favorite around. They've got a variety of hard ciders to choose from, which is awesome for those of us who aren't big beer drinkers. I will be back. And maybe I'll try something different next time... but maybe not.
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Erin B.
Meh. We went during happy hour and took advantage of the $9 pint and pie deal - thank goodness, because I would've been mad as hell if we spent more than that. Ok, here's the deal - it's a cool concept. I usually love anything swaddled in carbs - raviolis, dumplings, pies, pot pies, pasties, pot stickers... This sounded like my kind of place. After doing an extensive review of all of the yelp comments, I noted that most of the pies have zero taste, so I tried one that was consistently mentioned as a flavorful option: the curry pie. Pooooooor curry.... such an abused spice. It smelled like curry. It did not taste like curry. In fact there was zero flavor. And to add insult to injury - the potatoes in the pie were completely undercooked - really hard and gross. We probably won't be back for the pies. Service was pretty slow, too. Such a shame. If you're a fan of flavor - don't let the concept over power you... you just won't find it here.
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Meghan K.
So apparently pie is the *new* thing in this city, but this place has been here all along serving up simply fabulous savory pies. I haven't met a pie I didn't like here. The personal size pies (deceptively small, they are actually very filling) are perfectly cooked, the filling is always tasty and the crust is to die for. Ask about their daily pie specials - you will be pleasantly surprised. I would also like to note you can get a pie "float" here - a pie floating in soup. I have always, always wanted to try this but haven't yet worked up the nerve. And don't think this place is just limited to pies. It's like a mullet - business in the front, party in the back. There's a full bar and pool tables (table?) in the back. I've been here both to eat dinner and for happy hour/drinks/pool and it's a happy fun time all around.
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Bridget S.
Pies and pints is the shit. It is the perfect place to take a date or go with friends to play pool in the back. The food is amazing, even the veggie pies. Plus there is always live music in the evenings and the musicians they invite are always really great. Can't lose with this place, unless you are a snob like some of the reviewers here then I suppose you are always disappointed so just go to a chain restaurant where you always know what to expect.
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Peter A.
Pies and PInts is a great place for a pint and a pie (pot pie, that is). It is funny to watch people walk in and discuss what they want on their pizza to find out they have to order a pot pie. Although small, the pot pies really hit the spot. Especially for someone who likes comfort food. Get there between 4 and 6 for a really good happy hour.
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Austin K.
It's like someone threw down a brutal challenge: Take a nasty piece of cuisine from your childhood and build the ultimate bar restaurant around it. Pies & Pints redefines Chicken Pot Pie. Take vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore fare... that is super good. Add super tasty cocktails and a good selection of draft beers. Lastly infuse with Bluegrass music on Sunday nights. I can't go back to try their split pea soup. Based on the many reviews here I ordered the Indian Curry and it was freaking great. I find the portions the perfect size. All around great tavern. Well played.
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Dave A.
Pies & Pints...what happened?!! This place had been a long-standing favorite of mine for years, and I thought that when they expanded the dining area that it was going to be even better, but a recent visit has turned me off this place, maybe for good. The addition of space was dearly needed but now P&P is super crowded during regular dinner service in a way I haven't seen before. In addition to the expanded layout, the "pie case" that was once in front has moved off to the side, and is no longer being used. I miss seeing all the pies and sample deserts lined up, and without the case it's a little less easy to explain to new patrons the novelty of the pies, which happened when I brought a friend here for the first time recently. My vegetarian "Indian" spiced pie still has the flaky crust I've come to appreciate, but the filling was much changed, and is more like the other traditional offerings they've been serving, sort of like they now take the basic filling and just toss in a few shakes of Indian spice. Not bad but not what I remember, and not memorable enough to order again. The big disappointment were the 'fries, which are now a thicker, almost steak-cut style instead of the corn-starch encrusted shoe-string variety that I fell in love with. To make matters worse, they were out of the sweet potato fries I so dearly crave, which tells me they're not as prepared as before. The good news is that the Guinness chocolate cake is still available, but we had to ask the server to describe the desert choices since they're no longer printed on the main menu, and there doesn't seem to be a desert menu (???). Our server was polite and friendly, but the waitstaff is clearly over-burdened by the addition of all these new seats, and the time from order to delivery was the longest I've ever experienced here, more than 45 minutes, which would have been unheard of before. Our drinks were served more efficiently, which was good considering the food wait, but we had to ask for a replacement beer for the IPA, since it tasted "off", which can sometimes mean that the lines need to be cleaned, but fortunately the Porter I ordered was fine. Sorry to say , there's too much else going on in Ravenna's restaurant scene for me to single out Pies & Pints now, and I'm afraid that unless there's a return to form I won't be back.
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Lita A.
Definitely my favorite place to grab a pot pie on a cold Seattle day/night. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient. The pot pies are so flaky, buttery and piping hot, cooked to perfection. My personal favorite, is the steak&potato. The best sweet potato fries, hands down, and "Irish Nachos" are yummy for snacking on. I have yet to try the "Chocolate Guiness Cake", and next time we're there, that'll be 1st thing I order.... There are vegetarian options of simple delicious selections of salads and soups on hand. The one down fall is the parking situation. It can get tricky when it gets busy finding a spot along the street.
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Connie C.
The pies are small (about the size of my palm), but awesome! The pastry part of it is soooo good. Pie comes with a side, so together it's enough food. It's a fun place, with various size booths (some for larger parties, a group was playing board games while we were there), and some bar stool height tables. The pints were good - they had good beer and cider options. It's definitely a fun place, with the downside being that the service is a bit slow.
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Michelle F.
The pies are really tasty... sorta. They are smallish, but really, do you need more than that for a single serving? It's a good single serving. Maybe 4" across? From everything I've read in previous reviews, I found my experience there was much the same. I got the daily special "Chicken, Artichoke & Vodka pie." It was good, but underwhelming. I wanted more flavor. Jesse got the "Mediterranean pie." LOTS of flavor. I was very impressed with his. Seems like the ones you get that pack a wallop are the Mediterranean and the Indian. I will try the Indian Curry pie next time. Also curious about the lamb and potato. Sounds perhaps a little bland, but I do love me some lamb....... The Caesar salad was pretty good. Nothing to write home about. The split pea soup was not good. It was so thick I could eat it with a fork. Or perhaps even a toothpick. Perhaps just a personal preference thing, but I like mine spoonable.
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Pat S.
Was looking forward to this visit for quite sometime. Was in early on a weekday, so had the restaurant largely to myself allowing me to take advantage of wifi to get some work done. Tried the hummus and spinach/feta pie, as well as sampling a wide variety of their micro-brews. Great service, cozy atmosphere and good food and beers.
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Matthew E.
I really wanted to like this place. Awesome concept - pick a pie (think things like chicken pot pie) and pick a side (think things like potatoes, mashed, fried or sweet). Huge beer list and some interesting pub-food appetizers. We liked the pretzels with Welsh cheese. Service was downright terrible. Slow, and then snarky when it did show up. If you let people seat themselves, then you have to come acknowledge them at some point. Pies were pretty good, but they are small.
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Mackenzie F.
I will forever love Pies & Pints. It is the quintessential neighborhood spot. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the ambiance is quirky and fun. It's just all-around a great little place! You can tell the owners and staff really love it and it shows. Yes the service can be "slow" for most American standards but if you can't fill the gaps with conversations with friends and debates on what to eat and drink, that's your problem. The pie float is by far the best way to enjoy their potpies. float the classic chicken in the homemade split pea soup? YES PLEASE! The mini rueben's are delightful little treats and I could dip ANYTHING in the beer cheese sauce. They have a full bar and some delicious drink specials, as well as rotating taps that serve a wide variety of taste buds. Overall, Pies & Pints beats out most restaurants, any night of the week.
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Nina N.
Chicken pot pie with a side of mac and cheese is what the Dr. ordered on a cold wet Seattle day. As for the beer, I will pass. I am not much of a beer girl, but more of a cocktail girl. So I opted for a sparkling water instead :) the chicken pot pie was mini sized, and that was perfect for me. I just wished that they had more sauce but that is ok that it didn't. I just dipped my pot pie into my mac and cheese, and that made it all better!!! :) Next time, i need to go during happy hour :)
(4)
Bailey B.
After studying abroad in Scotland, I knew I had to come to pies and pints to see how the meat pies measured up to the traditional. First of all I'll say that they are not that similar to British savory pies (not handheld like you get in pie shops there). The pies are delicious though! They have a wide and unique variety of pies to choose from. I had to bring my mom when she was in town because she might be the world's biggest fan of meat pies. I had the traditional chicken pie and she had the lamb and potato. Mine was delightful, but I was glad I got the mashed potatoes and gravy as a side because I think the combination of the pie and gravy made it even better and added a bit of moisture. Mom certainly didn't complain about her lamb and potato, and we both appreciated the big selection of beers to compliment the food. We shared the pretzels as an app, and they were good, but not as good as the pies. Overall, great place, and I can't wait to go again!
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Brendan M.
I really like the idea of Pies & Pints, but the execution could use some improvement. We, a party of five, arrived at 6 p.m. on a weeknight and seated ourselves in a booth. After a few minutes, a waiter arrived and passed menus around. I ordered a pint of the Lazy Boy hefeweizen to start. Drinks (all beers, nothing fancy) took about 10 minutes to arrive. Several ounces into my beer, I realized it _wasn't_ a hefeweizen. I might have noticed the amber color sooner, but I chalked it up to the subdued lighting. =( For my meal, I ordered the Indian curry pie with a side of french fries. The pie was a party in my mouth, but not big enough! Cauliflower seemed to be the main ingredient besides the crust; it played well with the subtle curry spices. The crust had a perfect texture but needed a pinch of salt. I could have eaten two of those pies, easily. Making up for the modest pie was a generous side of french fries. To be honest, the fries were really good, but I didn't order a pie to fill up on potatoes. Our waiter, by the way, was quite friendly and personable, but he may have been stretched thin among the many tables in the restaurant. Next time, I'm getting an appetizer or dessert with my main course.
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J.J. B.
Pies and Pints has that special combination of good food and good beer on tap. That is always a winning combination in my book. P&P separates itself because it offers a very unique menu item: pot pies! Who doesn't love a good pot pie. Doesn't this comfort food remind you of growing up and your mom baking a big casserole dish of chicken pot pie? Well, P&P offers about 8-10 variations of the pot pie. The pot pie I tried was beef, mushroom, and burgundy. It looks small at first, but when accompanied by one of the side dishes (like the very good mac and cheese I chose), it's a fine portion size. The crust is perfectly brown, flaky, and tender. The filling was not too "liquidy" which helped keep the crust from getting soggy (obviously a calculated move by them). The group I was with shared a couple appetizers as happy hour ended and they were pretty standard choices (bruschetta, spinach artichoke dip), but satisfying.
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Gabriel P.
There is definitely something special about pot pies. With a buttery crispy crust and a hot pie filling... it makes you wonder why you don't see them more often. But Pies & Pints does em right. My friends and I ordered different pies each and they all looked and tasted great. The only downside was that the pie to side size ratio was a little off. I was left craving more pie since they were kind of small although the side orders were pretty huge. They are not cheap and that left me feeling a little unsatisfied because I don't like filling up on fries too much and would have preferred more pie. Needless to say, I liked the pie and was considering ordering another. I think 3 pies for 2 people would be perfect. I dont know that they offer a deal like that but they should if they don't already. The bar has a good feel and a lot of space and it was definitely a place I would frequent again. It could be a good date spot for originality and a good vibe. The beer selection was decent and about what you'd expect for a traditional Seattle bar/restaurant. It was tough to choose which pie I ordered and I made the decision for lamb and it was pretty great. The steak one that my friend ordered was more flavorful however the lamb was tender and great. I think the lamb was cooked in a wine sauce which was good but didnt have quite the spice I was hoping for. Overall, 4 stars and I will update my review the next time I get there to try more.
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Bryan R.
Usually a big fan, but the last time I was there the service was terrible. The food and the beer are just great; a delicious break from the norm. We thought it would be a nice place for a birthday, so we rounded up a group of friends and headed out there one night. We got a table in the corner, ordered some beers, and then were pretty much ignored for the rest of the night. it wasn't malicious, it just seemed like we weren't on the waiter's mind. We pined after beers, thirsted for water, and craved appetizers--but were left alone for inordinate amounts of time. It really was a shame as our last trips there have been really good. Maybe the guy was in training. The food was great, but I don't know if I'd deal with that kind of service again.
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Lesley D.
I decided a trip to Pies & Pints was overdue when my friend told me she had been there 3 times in one week! The layout is a little different. There are lots of booths and high tables in the front, and a cozy bar (sans TV) with a pool table in the back. They have a great beers on tap, a good cider selection (STRONGBOW yeah!) and cans of Hamm's for $1.50! When the food came out I was skeptical that the pie was going to satisfy....I was tricked! Consider yourself warned! The pies are way more filling then they look! Pros: Killer pot pies Strongbow Happy Hour (any pie & pint for $8.95) Cons: No TV in the bar for sports
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Matt R.
As an Aussie transplant- I appreciate any place in the US ballsy enough to serve meat in a pie since most pies here are the sweet variety. The pies here are good and the beer is cold. Service can be a little off sometimes but overall this joint is pretty good. It's so-so for value. The beers are a little pricey and the pies cost a lot more than I'm accustomed to paying. Meat in a pie though........ Reminds me of back home and that's always a plus.
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Mandy S.
Well, when you leave a place smiling, not able to think of any downsides other than the fact that a couple sports fans wanted to watch a game as we were leaving, requiring us to forfeit TV lordship, I think it's been a positive experience! My friends and I often have a late brunch on Sundays. This past Sunday I suggested Pies & Pints as I had heard they had what's called the 'Megamosa'. This is indeed true, and also cheap! Our server was very attentive and also creative. She kept offering us other mixtures for the Megamosa other than OJ, such as cranberry, grapefruit and...wait for it...pineapple juice! Yum! The food was great (I had the breakfast sandwich), and the prices were more than reasonable. We were able to grab a large table for our group in the back near the bar, and had room to spare had others opted to come join (which is often a problem at other brunch locations). I have nothing bad to say about this place. I recommend it whole-heartedly!
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Josh H.
Tried this place with the kids (13 and 10 yo) and spousal unit and me, a couple of weeks ago. At first the pies seemed small, but damn, those things are RICH. And for an extra buck or so, we swapped in a side of five-cheese mac and cheese as a side, and it was a ridiculously large serving of very rich stuff as well. Thank goodness we also got a salad! Well-pulled pints for the grownups, good fries (one order cajun, one regular) for the kids. The most surprising thing was that the fish and chips were quite creditable; I pretty much assumed the pies were the reliable thing, so kid-friendly options were a nice surprise. Service was friendly; neither particularly quick nor slow. The space seemed a little cavernous, somehow. The rear of the place is the bar area, 21+ only. Free pool, but alas, no dart board.
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Ninja S.
Spoiler to this review that I'm writing: While this may only be three stars, I can see myself returning just because: - it hasn't been busy - the food is almost intentionally bad which has it's own kind of charm - the Roosevelt neighborhood is kind of classy and neighborhoodie Sure the service is almost comically bad. Sure nothing makes up for it. They pull this off with a sense of pride in doing a good job at doing things poorly. If you're going to do a not-great job, at least do it intentionally like these guys. If you want some bad for you food that doesn't taste super awesome washed down with some local brews and noted imports, and served up to you by people who are doing you some huge egotistical favor by doing their jobs, come check this place out. Silver lining: I didn't give an allowance for having the traditional pub pies being very good on the scale of crap food (which are world famous for being such), but they are quite good in the realm that is odd bits of whatever stuffed in crust. Kind of like if this was a Miss Universe competition of land mine amputees and industrial accident victims, Pies and Pints would likely be Brazil and look best in the swimsuit competition.
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Sage S.
Love this place! The pies are fabulous, and even though they look small, they're hearty, filling, and cheap. Plus they come with great sides like the delicious mac and cheese that people mentioned. Or, if you're looking for somethin' a little lighter, the side salad is also fresh and delicious. I chatted with a friend of mine recently who's a great baker, and she told me she's really impressed with their savory crust. Which, coming from her, is saying a lot. This place strikes me as typically "Seattle": laid-back vibe, good food, good beer, and not too expensive (although I guess everything in Seattle is getting expensive nowdays! This is an exception to the rule in that regard!)
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Necia D.
Just got back from watching the World Cup finale here, and had not realized that their TV is in the 21-and-over section at the back of the bar. Because it was a bit slow back there, the waitress was kind enough to set up a special table for the boys and me right at the edge (but outside) the bar so that we could eat our brunch and still watch the Dutch and the Spaniards placidly and efficiently Not Score At All until the second overtime. The boys had the Mac and Cheese special of the day (which I poached unrepentantly. It had olives in it, and peppers, and was rich and satisfying) and I had the house BLT--a smoky-flavored bacon which jibed nicely with the lemony aioli and the tang of sourdough (which I believe was a substitution for the bread they normally use, but I can't help but think it's probably best with sourdough). The tomatoes were decent, but not sublime. I was just very impressed with how above and beyond our service was; this is something that always impresses me with this place. They have a familial approach; we always feel welcome. They're not smarmy or "car dealership" smiley-warm, either: the warmth feels genuine: direct, and simply very helpful. Very glad to have them in our neighborhood.
(5)
Emily A.
Good food, but Jesus....... It took two friggen hours to get our food! And the annoying part was that other tables, who sat at the same time as us were served literally 45 minutes before us... That's sad when you wish you were the poor schmuck who only had to wait an hour and a half for his dinner... I would love to go back for the eats, but I won't be ... It just takes too damn long.
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Neil E.
Very unique idea and concept. A bunch of classy beers and some homey pot pies to really make your night feel cozy and content. Stepping inside, you also do feel like you've entered someone's house, as there is some great art on display. I tried and recommend the Reuben appetizers and the Lamb pie. DELICIOUS. They have gift cards available for all of your friends!
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Jei K.
There was seriously a good two months where this is the only place I ate out at or recommended to my friends. The mac and cheese selection is amazing, and I am never disappointed. The Pot pies are gourmet, but still remind me of the pot pies I used to get out the freezer aisle growing up. Nostalgia. If I didn't live all the way in West Seattle now, I would make my way over there every chance I got. They even have board games...how chill is that!!!
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Roxanne D.
Ate here while visiting Seattle! We got the sweet potato fries to start and they were amazing! And you get so many! Make sure to get an extra aioli! I had to keep myself from eating just the fries and filling up before my meal. Oh and I was also sipping on a jack swizzle (which was good and strong) which wasn't helping with the munches! I ordered the Classic Chicken Pie with a caesar on the side! You get a lot of salad which tasted great and very fresh! And the pie was also very very good! The crust was the best! The mac n cheese was also very good! Also the service was great! Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us a few times throughout the meal! Also she was very prompt with the check which I am a stickler about. I hate waiting forever for the check, because at that point all I want is to get the hell out for a cigarette. :) Definitely come here!!
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Nana I.
Saw the deal on LivingSocial ($40 for $20) & had heard about it a few times so thought I had to try it out. The inside is a bit dark but there is outside seating. It's a really hole-in-the-wall, casual spot. Thought I was going in during happy hour but turns out they don't have early hh on Sundays which was a bit of a bummer. Ended up getting the mac & cheese because they didn't have many vegetarian options for the pies which was another loss but the mac and cheese was worth it. A nice combo of creamy inside and crisp outside. Plus the others who I went with were loving the pies. Intrigued me enough to want to come back and try their happy hour.
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Becky S.
3 stars for the band that plays (The Beehive Juggernaughts) 1 star for the service... SLOW as turtles 2 stars for the food... I am just not a big fan of meat pies
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PJ M.
This place was cool, but I was drunk and couldn't remember where the hell this place was....thank dog for yelp.
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Austen H.
I cant believe I haven't been here before last night. Reminds me of everything I love about Portland: Punk Rock mixed with AMAZING food. My server was so great, I love when I dine in a place thats packed, the server probably has 10 tables, and he seems to float around the room with impeccable timing. Everything was fast, when we asked him for salt or extra napkins, he was right there with the delivery. Well done young man! Only complaint: Mac and cheese was bland, but so is most restaurant mac and cheese. Highlight: Being serenaded by the blue-grass banjo band
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Denis C.
It's been a year or so since I been there. They have expanded but still have the little cozy bar area at the back. Sadly the pies have not expanded but shrunk, a shadow of their former selves, both in size and content.
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Sara V.
Hooray for Pies and Pints! I experienced good service, great food and will definitely be going back. I was impressed with their options and it was very affordable. They had good deals and daily specials for pies, soups and mac n cheese. The crust was great on the pie and I really enjoyed it. It was the perfect size and the side (sweet potato fries) was an extremely generous portion. It was a friendly atmosphere and I look forward to returning!
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Stephanie G.
This place has a great atmosphere, even on a Tuesday night. I decided to have a late dinner and sat at the bar. There was the typical old fellow who chatted me up - but luckily left after not too long, so I could eat and drink the rest of my beers in peace. I had the Cajun Fries as an appetizer - yummy. For the pie I went with the chicken bacon swiss something and mac & cheese as a side. The pie was awesome. Smaller at first than you think, but it packs a bit of food. The side dish is rather large which makes up for quantity if you're a big eater. The pie had a nicely browned crust, very buttery and flakey and it pretty much melts in your mouth. The bartender was rather busy, but she would usually notice when my glass was empty (she wouldn't say anything before it was empty...) but I didn't have an issue getting her attention and putting in my orders. A little patience helps when they're busy on a weeknight.
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Jane S.
Food awesome, beers great - nice selection of ciders too... But after all the effort in the food you would think they would sort out the service. Read the yelp reviews - its consistently bad. Example from this week. Its fairly busy but we can see staff hanging behind the counter. We sit down and nobody comes near us. Eventually the bus boy asks if we've been seen and sends someone over. This was the theme for the night... bus boy seems to be the only guy aware of who is waiting and who is not. Water went unfilled, drinks empty and nobody comes by until we asked the bus boy about refills. These are paid refills to - this is profit down the drain folks. Our food took 45 minutes to show up. Not once did anyone come over and say 'sorry for the delay they will be out in X minutes'. The table next to us actually got a pie delivered AFTER they had paid the bill. We love the food here but it seems nobody cares about keeping the customers happy.
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Kristin C.
The idea of this place intrigued me. A place that serves pies, that sounds fantastic! Unfortunately, it was not. I drive by this place all the time on the way to work. So I finally decided to go there with some friends for our weekly dinner. When I first got there, my boyfriend was very confused because he was under the impression that the "pies" meant pizza. So he was not prepared for what he got. First we ordered a few beers. I am kinda picky, so I went with the hef. I think it was made by Lazy Boy. I did not care for it at all, it was the 2nd worse Hef I have ever had. I went there a few months ago, so I don't really remember what I ordered. I do know that I did not get what I ordered. Because my boyfriend and I ordered the same thing, and we did not get the same thing. What I got wasn't bad, but it just angered me because I didnt order it. To top it off, the waitress never came by to check on us. So I was never able to tell her that my order was wrong. Which is the main reason I am giving a 2 star. The service was so horrible, with mediocre food. Needless to say, I have not been back.
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Courtney P.
Tasty and cozy. Will be back.
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Karla S.
We used to love this place but stopped going because of repeated poor service. We returned on a Friday evening a couple of weeks ago and were delighted to receive fantastic service and delicious savory pies -- maybe even better than they were a few years ago. I hope they can keep it up because we'd like to become regular customers again.
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Cole W.
After hearing about this place for the past few months I was finally in the area on a super cold night. I stopped in with three other friends and thought the place would be dead because there was snow on the ground... it was not. The place was rockin. we sat down and all talked about what we were going to order so we could share. We got the sweet potato fries and a round of beers as a starter and they were pretty good. When the pies came out, at first glance i was a bit bummed out. The pies are TINY. The sides help out with the tiny pie by overwhelming the rest of the plate. I LOVE fries so I got regular fries with my steak and potato pie. There were so many fries on the plate I could hardly see my pie. Someone else got a lamb pie, someone else got the mac n cheese with bacon on top, and someone else got their pie with mashed potatoes on top. Once we all started digging in the food was fantastic. The mac n cheese was so good, I would go back for just that. I would recommend this place.... so try it!
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George M.
Chicken pot pie- goooood. Pint of espresso beer, tasty, Great music ..... Zep, Neil young, Casual atmosphere , Just a good evening. Kind of like a living room/ dining room experience
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Angelina L.
Been here before and wanted to head back to support the "for every drink purchased a dollar is donated to a book being purchased and sent to selected countries in their language". Props to Pies & Pints for supporting such a great cause!! Food is served until midnight and even at 11pm at night on a weeknight, the place still had quite a few people. In the front are some tables for patrons to enjoy food and a drink. In the back is the "bar" area with a pool table. Ended up having their Beef Mushroom Burgundy Pie with a side of Sweet Potato Fries and a Hales Winter Ale. Bill came out to be about $15. The pies are a little small, but the one I had was definitely good. As the bartender stated, it is one of his favorites and what got him hooked. I don't know if I could eat these every night, but I'd definitely eat one again!!! Service was pretty casual, but friendly. Don't expect to be waited on as if you were going to higher end restaurant. I'd return, but it won't be one of my "neighborhood" regular spots.
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Lydia A.
Great pies! Bad service! The service problems at our table included very long wait times and bungled orders. I myself didn't spend nearly as much as I might have - I was served my drink and food and never saw a server again until it was time to pay the bill. When I mentioned that I was never offered anything further our server shrugged and said "I guess I'm a crappy waitress." Yes, sugar, I guess you are. Furthermore, the other server seemed to be implying that my friends who left earlier didn't settle up their bill? I'm not sure, it was a vague implication that anyone we might know may be thieves but without saying what had actually happened or what was actually owed. I shrugged and said to myself, "I guess I'm a crappy patron." I might have been inspired to look into it further had I been served one or two more drinks. I do know we had to tell them what we had ordered in order to settle up our bill - so they hadn't kept track in any way. I liked the little pies but other than that, I was far from impressed.
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Casey Y.
I would definitely say the price is pricey for their small ass pies. However the sides that come with (sweet potato fries) are more than enough to fill the missing hole. I had the best macaroni of my entire life here (basil!). Looks like some of the food is hit or miss for some people. I'm still going strong. ROAR.
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Couper L.
This place has the best meat pies I've tried in Seattle. The menu has a wide selection of pies ranging from the standard chicken pie to some interesting ones like blue cheese bacon or curry pie. The pie crust is flaky and very tasty. I prefer it to other pie crusts that are more hard like Cornish pastys. As other reviewers have said, the pies look quite small. That said, if you get your pie with fries or Mac and cheese you will be beyond full. An unfortunate thing is the kitchen used to do half fries and half sweet potato fries. I've been told they do not do this anymore.
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Mark C.
Awful service. Plan to wait an eternity to grab your waiters attention. We walked out after waiting 20 minutes. Avoid!
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Brice P.
The reason Pies and Pints gets 3 stars instead of 4 is really the portion of the meal. I ordered the Steak and Potato pie with a cup of the soup of the day- tomato basil. The soup came out with what I had assumed was a small biscuit; however, this was the pie in biscuit clothing. That being said, the pie was quite delicious. The steak meat was very flavorful and the quality was evident. The potato presence was not as obvious as I would have liked, but all ingredients together really worked in concert. The texture and taste of the dough was certainly above expectation, as well. Flaky, light, buttery goodness. The soup was also good--creamy and balanced. My husband had the macaroni and cheese of the day (pesto). The crust on the baked dish added a nice texture. It wasn't as creamy as some mac and cheeses and was more on the dry side. The pesto was a nice addition and what may be important moisture to the dish. We were there during happy hour, meaning $1 off well drinks, draft beer, and wine. The beer and wine list wasn't overly extensive, but offered at least something that most would enjoy. There were also appetizers for $4.95 available, which we didn't try. Perhaps it would have been a good idea in hindsight to split an appetizer between the two of us given the size of the entree. They also had daily specials, although I can't remember now what each day was... We also weren't there on nights with live music, but the no cover is always a plus. Finally, the staff were great. The waitress was attentive and helpful. One of the chefs/cooks even came out to ask how our meal was.
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Aaron C.
Delicious Savory Pies, Aspall cider, and a old school phonebooth. It's a Roosevelt District dining dream. Kid friendlier than they seem, too!
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Jessi M.
I went here for a late happy hour last week, and plan on returning again this week. I wish I could give this place four stars; this is really a 3.5 star review. I thought their food was delicious. The four of us each got a pie, and we split sweet potato fries for the table. The pies were tiny, though, particularly for the price. The fry basket, at least, was a generous serving with a tasty aioli. The happy hour specials for the late part were good, but not great. You can get a pie and pint for something like $9, which is okay. Being in a cider mood, I couldn't get it anyway, since they had no ciders on tap. Drink selection in general was okay, not great. Like I said, though, we're planning on going back. The service was great, and even if the pies are tiny, they were tasty. It's a fun concept, in any case, and a late happy hour is always welcomed.
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Christine B.
What's better than a meat pie? A meat pie with a cold pint. And some kind of Northern European accent - which you'll have to improvise if you're not from Northern Europe since nobody there has an accent. But it's a simple fact...meat pies are better with accents. This place is a little slice of food coma heaven complete with flaky, golden crust. Along with the pies and pints, they also serve up some good music and fresh, funky service. I'm a fan...even without the accent.
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Steve B.
Cliffnotes: Great food, reasonable beer, shame it took so long to get anything. Stopped by with a friend in town from the UK, looking for comfort food. Venue is airy and well spaced out, with plenty of choice of seating. Booths, barstools/high-tables etc. Server came over pretty quickly laid out menus etc, said she'd be back. Then it went downhill. 15mins later she bothers showing up to ask if we want drinks/food. We order, then 20mins later the beers still haven't arrived. Looked like whoever was running the bar had forgotten to pull our pints. No problem we thought... The Mocha Porter was great, the bar had no clue how to pour Guinness - 1 inch head on it. We could see in the kitchen our food was being cooked fresh and read that it took around 30-40mins. Finished my beer, thinking I'll get another in before food comes. No sign of any servers before our food came out - maybe it was self-service just I missed the cue? Food came, ordered another round, and tucked in. Great pie - little smaller but good filling fodder, reasonable mash and gravy. Certainly hit the mark. In the meantime bar still had not figured out how to pull pints before I'd finished food. Is it really that hard? Its not like it was busy in there. So in general great food, appalling service. If you're thirsty get a drink elsewhere first.
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Samantha E.
Pies and Pints is great! Pot pie gets a bad reputation for being bland and boring, but that's not the case here. I had the mushroom burgundy one and it was fantastic; my friends had the spinach and feta and the Indian curry, and said both were good. The crust on the pies is as good as my grandma could make-- please don't tell her I said that! The pies were on the small side, but you won't leave hungry, especially if you order the fantastic sweet potato fries. Service was on the slow side, but friendly and accurate. I will definitely be back!
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Shekinah S.
Let me begin by saying our entire meal (for 4 people) was comped because the service was so bad. 4 Stars for the food, 2 for service, that averages out to 3, alrighty? We made the mistake of arriving on what we later found out was Pies & Pints' 5 year anniversary. But judging by other reviews, long waits and inattentive service is not an uncommon occurrence. We walked in about 8pm and all the tables in the restaurant were full. We waited at least half an hour before we were able to score a table, and in that entire time, not a single member of the waitstaff acknowledged us. There were 2 - 3 cooks, 1 bartender, and 2 servers. It was probably another 15 - 20 mins before the server arrived. We'd had plenty of time to peruse the menu so we ordered right away: fries for all to share, 4 pies, and Guinness for the gents. Not sure how long it took for the food to arrive, I wanna say AT LEAST another half hour, but I do know the waitress forgot the Guinness and that was the first thing that was free. When the food finally arrived we'd been there for so long I wasn't even hungry anymore, but the cute punkrock waitress apologized, offered some explanation and said the meal was on the house. The pies were actually quite delicious. Two of us had the Indian Curry (potatoes, cauliflower, peas and carrots in curry), my boyfriend had a different vegetarian pie, and our friend had one of the chicken pies. The flaky crust was amazing and everyone thought their pie was great. But also tiny and expensive. Plus there's no side except for like 3 pieces of lettuce pretending to be a salad. You can get a bigger pot pie for almost half as much at PCC. I don't know how good they are at PCC, but just sayin... The fries were also really good and I think came with something other than ketchup. We saw several tables order dessert. The dessert items looked scrumptious, but we didn't have another hour to spare. On an unrelated note, Pies & Pints did put up some of my friend's artwork, and I know he sold several pieces there, so that's cool. Overall, this offered good food but small portions, and poor service but a highly apologetic server. I'd give it another chance, but not sure when I'll feel like it. Well, I def won't go when I'm very hungry or in a hurry, that's for sure! We saw some tables order food, drink, dessert, and their bill as soon as they were seated. Now that's the strategy!
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Rourke M.
Great selection of draft beers and tasty Aussie-style pot pies that usually do not disappoint. Best poutine I've tried (or seen) in Seattle.
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Stacey S.
I've been here over a dozen times. The Mac and Cheese is the best Mac and Cheese (My nieces would attest to that). The Classic Chicken pie is my favorite pie, followed by the Chicken Marsala. In addition I've also had the Sweet Potato fries which are awesome. You can also get pies to go which you can cook at home. A nice take out alternative. I don't agree with previous reviewers that the portions are small. The Mac and Cheese is HUGE!!! Plus, If you order a pie and a side, you will be plenty full. (Unless perhaps you are a UW football player). :) Feel free to bring the kids to this place as the front of the restaurant does seat children. (The bar is in the back).
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Amanda W.
This was my first "favorite" pub/bar in Seattle. Granted, I lived on Roosevelt Way at the time, only a few blocks away, but regardless it's a great place. Reasons You HAVE TO GO!!! - Meat pies are exceptional and very filling despite the seemingly small size! Get it smothered in mashed potatoes or floating in a signature soup! - Specialty Mac & Cheese! Goes great with a beer and a pie. - Happy hour treats are also really good. Try the Irish Nachos, Mini Reubens, and Fried Mac & Cheese bites! - Large selection of cocktails despite the "pub" atmosphere! And all of them are very tasty! Hot cocktails in the winter, and cool refreshing cocktails in the summer! Perfect! The only reason I'm taking one star away is because you're guaranteed to smell like you were standing behind the griddle once you've stepped into this place. But, the fried-food smell washes out in the washing machine! I just mention it because some people will have issues ...
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David R.
Pies and Pints is delicious, there is absolutely no getting around that. Every pie I've had I wished that they were three times as big so I'd never have to stop eating them. PRO TIP: get the pie topped with mashed potatoes and gravy, you cannot go wrong. The Rubens are the only other food I've had there and damn are they tasty little SOB's, and again I wish there were three times as many. If you can, get them during happy hour as they are a few dollars cheaper, but they're worth it either way. The specials, as far as I know, change every day and they always sound very good. Guinness Mac & Cheese? Awesome. They lose a star for one reason and one reason only. If you've read the other reviews you already know. If you haven't, I will share. There is a giant monster in the kitchen that kills a member of your party whenever you eat there. Srsly. Giant monster. Kills people. Not really, it's just the service. They're always polite but it takes for-farking-EVER to get your order in, and then to get your beer and then to get your food. Please, please, oh holy God please hire another server so they won't be swamped. It's just so damn good.
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Brian W.
On Boxing Day, a lazy, lazy Saturday, we wound up meandering hither and yon through bookstores and other places that might have required us to do some thinking, but not too much. Eventually the Girl and I wound up driving over to Pies and Pints. Wow. I do mean wow. The food is really good on many levels, and the service, while not spectacularly Johnny-On-The-Spot, is decent enough. But the real stars are the pies. I had the beef and mushroom; the Girl munched the chicken and broccoli special. The crusts were incredibly flaky and delicious. Parking might be a bit of a problem. One thing I did ponder was that for a place that had the "pints" part of their business was a lack of really stellar beers, but then again, it makes the cut. One more star would show up if the selection of beers matched the taste of the food. Word of warning - the appetizers are full-sized entrees masquerading as tasteful munchies ready to get you going.
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Sarah B.
How could you mess up a place that sells beer and pot pies. It sounds heavenly. But the service and prices simply destroyed this place for me. I'll start with the positives. Great location on 65th. Cute sign, great atmosphere. The food was good. Really any of the pies you order are going to be a treat. And the mini reubens are fun and tasty. Also, the beer selection was nice. The service was terrible. Only one waitress during happy hour? Seriously? We waited over half an hour for any acknowledgement and had to get our own menus. It wasn't even very busy either. It was early and mostly just families having dinner before the night crowd. And by the time she looked over our way happy hour was over. We were not happy. Thankfully she put our beers and appetizers at the happy hour price. And she was very apologetic. But she needs HELP! If she can't take care of 5+ tables on her own, you need to hire another person to help her. Other tables were also obviously pissy about the poor service too. To top it off, the beer I wanted wasn't available since they were still waiting for the beer man. And we were disappointed about the price to pie ratio. Sure the pies were good but the size left a lot to be desired. (you know what I mean) I don't know if I'll ever venture here again if I have to deal with the service issue.
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Heather N.
Pies & Pints is a OK spot to check out... ONCE. The service is extremely slow --so make sure to have a snack first if you do venture in. The pies are OK but very very small. Once you order a couple pies, sides and beers you have a big bill to pay but most likely will still be hungry for more due to the small portions. Two last things to note- you will leave smelling like hot oil/grease and they do not have a kids menu either so not a family friendly place. I would not recommend eating here and would not go back!
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Kelly C.
Just went to Pies and Pints the for the first time after wanting to check it out for a while. We walked in and were told to seat ourselves, which we did, and then we waited for someone to bring menus but no one did. After waiting for a while I went up to the counter and was handed menus and told to go to the counter to order. It would have been nice if we weren't ignored at first, but the staff was friendly and service was good after that. The pot pies were delicious, and the mac & cheese and Guinness cake were good too. We ordered mixed drinks, which were weak, not so tasty, and expensive. I would go here again for food, but not for drinks.
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Gena S.
Pies and Pints is a great place to go hang out and have a drink with friends. The atmopshere is slightly divey, but in a good way. This is not somewhere to go if you are looking to zip through your meal as the pies take a while to bake.
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Adam S.
I am sad because I wanted to love this place. The concept of a pot pie and beer restaurant is a solid one but Pies and Pints delivered on everything but the food. The pot pie I got was the size of a cupcake and the fries it came with could have served three people. To me, the mistake was obvious. Clearly the waiter thought I had ordered fries with a side pot pie. Unfortunately, this was not the case and I was sad. Maybe it would be nice if they served a large pot pie that served several people. Maybe they can't afford normal pie-sized dishes. I don't know. All I know is if people go here expecting pie-sized pot pies, they will be disappointed.
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Matt c.
I love the food at Pies and Pints. Each time I get a pie, I think to myself "Wow, were they always this small?" but it ends up being just the right amount of food. My favorite is the chicken mushroom Marsala, and the mac & cheese (healthy, huh)? It is total comfort food and with their decent beer selection, it's a nice place to go with friends for an evening. If you HAVE a whole evening. Why is that? Because the service is slow slow slow. I've grown to accept this because the food is so good. And I'm OK with waiting 15 minutes for my beer order or 20 minutes to get a menu. BECAUSE THE PIES ARE SO TASTY. It's also hard to totally dismiss the restaurant because I find the servers to be friendly. They are pleasant and make sure everything is OK. It's just they take so so long to do anything. For the life of me, I don't know why. I've seen the same amount of servers cover far more tables at other restaurants. So, I'll keep coming back....but only if I'm planning to stay for the evening.
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Ben F.
Great neighborhoody place -- not too cool for school, but definitely hip. Their pie crusts are stellar, and I'd definitely recommend their mini-reubens. Beer is well kept. Service is always friendly, sometimes slow. I have not been wowed by their non-pie related items, but I definitely recommend this place!
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Aevi A.
Theres nothing wrong or right about this place... i can go here again if someone asks me to, else i'll pick up some other place... the pies are alright and they have a decent selection of taps... but the thing is if i am able to catch up on happy hour its a good deal... they have a lot to offer from happy hour menu on a avg of 4 dollars a dish which for sure is a steal..
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Jodie H.
Chicken pot pie! #winning!
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Tony G.
The beer selection is mediocre for Seattle restaurants--it's the pies that make the place. Unfortunately, the pies are small, dwarfed by the side dish, and, for around eight dollars, not a deal. They're also not very original: phyllo dough crust and standard pot-pie fillings of chicken, beef, potatoes, cheese, etc. There are some unique pies such as the curry which I cannot comment on, and the Mediterranean, which is overstuffed with briny olives and too salty to enjoy. The mediocre and slightly over-priced food is accompanied by terrible service. By terrible I mean uncaring. From the 15 minutes we waited before we were greeted with water to watching the server fold flatware instead of filling our drink orders, to having to get another server's attention for our check and everything in between. Maybe it's the hipster restaurant mentality where lackadaisical service is confused with casualness and a more relaxed atmosphere for the customer. This is of course the opposite of what a customer experiences when they're being neglected. As a former server, the knee-jerk impulse to tip big is strong, but I wish I could go back in time this once and reflect the service in my tip.
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Andy O.
Every now and again I find myself longing for a British-style meat pie and Pies and Pints is the closest I've found to delivering on that dream. The place has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place to eat and talk while it feels like you're sitting in a bar. You can't go wrong with the pie+side combo and I do enjoy the steak and potato with the great sweet potato fries on the side. The starters are good too; I like the goat cheese and red pepper hummus. Beer selection is decent also. I look forward to going back to catch the live music one of these days.
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Aaron M.
*Salivates* pie.....and Beer. Their pot-pies are solid and so is the beer. When I came it was pretty full but the service wasn't too bad. I will be back for sure.
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Elynne G.
This is a pretty cozy little place in the corner that is cool when you want to hang out with a couple of friends just to chill and listen to live music on certain nights.. I love pies, so when I first heard of this place, I was extremely excited.. There was about 7 of us and we were seated immediately, which was great.. The menus were distributed and orders taken.. I had the lamb and potato pie, that tasted nothing like lamb but more like potatoes.. The crust was delicious but it couldn't compensate for the mediocre filling.. And the pies were small for the price, next to a huge serving of sides.. My bf had the chicken pie and that tasted better, but not great.. The saving grace was probably the sweet potato fries and the appetizer of nachos.. Those were great.. I don't know how to feel about this place, I like it for the atmosphere but I've had better food and better places to go.. Maybe I need to try other things on the menu but I am definitely not impressed with their pies.. Maybe their brunch menu will be better..
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Alli D.
The phrase "meat pie" kind of makes me cringe, but I that is easily forgiven when it hits my taste buds. After all, it combines some of my very favorite things--meat, potatoes, and flaky buttery goodness. Anyway, as you can guess, the pot pie was amazing, and the fries alongside were dang near perfect. However, one of my main requirements of an entree is that I can eat half of it and still have plenty left over for lunch the next day. This pot pie failed abysmally. It's way smaller than you'd expect--hardly larger than a cupcake, and although it's filling it's definitely not big enough for two meals. Maybe I was just being a hog though and couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing. We had a huge party and, except for the 3 guys in coordinating Star Wars sweatshirts (?!) hogging the pool table, basically commandeered the whole bar area after receiving a not-so-warm welcome in the main dining room. There was no waitress back there, so the poor bartender had to deal with all our drink and food orders. But service was pretty quick, all things considering. It's hard to go wrong with a name like Pies and PInts. It was a little pricey for what you got ($10 for the pie, $4.75 for the pint), but all in all worth it. Maybe next time I'll buy an extra pie and put it in my pocket for later...
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Sarah V.
This place is way overpriced. $7 for a pot pie not even as big as my palm (and no, I don't have man-hands)? I think not. Maybe if these pies were magnificent, but, alas, they were not. WAY too much thyme. So much so that I couldn't even eat all of mine. Not to mention how dry they were... The point is save yourself (and your tastebuds) some time and agony and just hop down to the grocery store are buy a Marie Callender's pot pie. Don't order a coke. They come in the small 10oz bottles. Again, for those prices? I think not. The cajun fries would have been great had they not been bathed in salt (and I am one who quite enjoys a salty fry). The mac and cheese is quite beery. I did not like it. Spinach artichoke dip was ok, but not great. Go to Dad Watson's for that instead. Teh Husband said the potato cheddar soup was horrible. It looked like it. And did I mention the horrendous service? No? Ok, well it was bad. Extremely bad. They have nice sturdy straws though. That's a big plus!
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Kate W.
So I don't even like pot pies that much, but I do like Pies & Pints. The pot pies are tasty and filling (from what I hear), the beer selection is very good, the fries are delicious, and the salads and soups are excellent. We went for brunch for the first time today - it was completely empty, so we got very good and fast service. I had a bacon/hardboiled egg/tomato/lettuce sandwich, and my boyfriend had the spinach/bacon eggs benedict. Not the most amazing eggs benedict, but totally tasty, and my sandwich was very good. The best part? $5 pint glass-sized mimosas! Overall, Pies & Pints is a bit pricey for what you get, but the quality of the food and beer makes up for the slightly high prices.
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Rachealle W.
Awesome little local place with great Pies! LOVE the Beef Burgundy... drooling now... Oh, the staff is always cool to me. My Favorite bartender is Reanne. She's always awesome!
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Clint W.
I came here with a large group for a birthday party. There was a lot of us, so I'm cutting a lot of slack for the service. Pies and Pints sounded good, but I was really disappointed with the pie. It sounded really good, but it took a long time and the pies were really small for the price. It was okay, but not great. After the long wait, I was kinda disappointed and definitely still hungry afterwards. I guess it's an okay place to stop for a beer , but I would not come here if I was hungry.
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Paul L.
I just discovered this place. Excellent ambience and great food. A full service bar in typical Seattle style just makes it better. The meat pies are just delicious and very resonable. Made to order they are just the right size to satisfy without making you feel like you've been nailed to the chair. Try them out. You will go a second time.
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Rachel S.
I miss the place this used to be. I used to visit 4 years ago when they opened and they were a great pub and hangout with delicious food. They've gone more downhill over the last 18 months, especially with the service. The pies are all pretty good, but they're pricier than one would expect. The Irish nachos are usually loved by most. The bartender has been the same since the start and he's usually great, unless they're slammed. A number of his mixed drinks featured fresh-squeezed fruit, so that always hit the spot. Their sweet potato fries are fabulous. My favorite pie: the Mediterranean. Mmm. I've never ordered one for myself, but the pie with soup or gravy seems to be a big hit amongst friends.
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Chrystal P.
The service was very polite, but the food sucked and was tiny portions. Even though I was still starving, I gave my meal to a friend because it turned my stomach. I was disappointed with the pies at Kel's, but they still walked all over Pies and Pints. At least they had gravy in them. Sad. I suppose this place is cool if you like expensive stouts and yelling to your friends over annoying oi punk.
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Matt N.
Had a tasty meal and some fun here the other night. Will probably come back sometime soon! The pie crusts are made from scratch and are served piping hot and deliciously flaky. Good stuff. Quite vegetarian friendly; they have 3 pies listed as veggie and was told other items can be made veggie by leaving out meat or subbing something veggie. Fries and soup were also served hot and tasty. Beer selection on tap is decent, some interesting microbrews. Price is a little high but the quality is fairly commensurate. Come check it out! They have live music here twice a week or so; see their website for more info.
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Brian B.
When I heard there was a restaurant that served primarily pot pies, my brain reeled and wanted me to visit immediately. However, my excitement wasn't met without snags. Having read the reviews, most noted shoddy service during prime hours. We came around 5:30, thinking we'd beat the problems. The place was near empty, yet it still took nearly 45 minutes to get some form of service (I had to get the menus myself). Thankfully, we were still allowed to order the appetizers at happy hour prices. The pie was excellent. Picked up the chicken marsala one, came to me nice and warm. Seemed out that despite picking a chicken pie, I was given beef gravy on my mashed potatoes which were still good regardless. Came to about $18 bucks overall for just me which considering the service, was highly overpriced. Hire more staff with the high prices you're charging.
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Kelly H.
Come here if you want weak drinks, small pies and food that will clog your arteries. The service was slow, they were out of all the pies I wanted to try, and the waiter explained to us after all this that they do not split the checks. I was unimpressed and I will not be back.
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Aaron M.
Worst service I've had in a long time. Right after I arrived, meeting a group of friends, a waitress came by the table, but it was clear she wasn't there to help me. I did get a menu fairly quickly though. Quickly compared with the service the rest of the night that is. I had to call her over to take my order. If I hadn't, I don't know how long it would have taken. On the pie section of the menu, right at the top, it says $9.95 for a pie and choice of side. So I ordered a beer and a pie, but the waitress didn't ask what side I wanted, and walked off before I could finish. When she finally came with my beer, I let her know that I hadn't finished my order (it's not like I was taking a log time or anything) and added a side of sweet potato fries. When the pie finally came, the fries didn't. She said they'd be a few more minutes, then added "Well in my defense, you forgot to order them". Forgot? *You* walked away while I was ordering! They did finally show up and everything tasted really good, but service for the other people I was there with continued to be slow. My friend got tired of waiting for her to come take his order, so he ordered at the bar. When she finally did come by and asked if he'd like to order, she was rude when he said that he'd gone up to the bar. Then it took 30 minutes for him to actually get the fries. It then took so long to get our check, that I seriously considered getting up and leaving without paying. When I finally did get my bill, I'd found that the gratuity has already been added to my total. I'm usually a generous tipper, but she did not deserve a tip.
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Carpe N.
This is your standard neighborhood divy place. We were waiting for a table at first but the waitress came and told us that she's too busy and asked if we could go back to the bar. Not a problem cause the bar area was way better anyways. Really not much in terms of service here. Nothing really spectacular here in terms of beer/liquor selection that I could see. I did try the mac and cheese and it was too salty for my liking. We also had the buffalo chicken and that was pretty good.
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Charisma Y.
Come here for happy hour and you can get a pie with a pint around $8.00. Don't let the look of the pie fool you.. It may be small, but it can be filling. (especially when it's paired with their other happy hour items around $4.00). Worth it? I think so.
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Sarah M.
Ohhh baby this place makes my mouth water. I had no idea that this little neighborhood bar/restaurant was just around the corner from our place. The first time we went about a month ago I got the mac and cheese and it was yummm. If you like mac and cheese this place is awesome because they change their mac and cheese special almost everyday. We visited pies and pints again for the 2nd time a couple nights ago and this time I ordered a steak and potato pot pie with mashed potatoes and gravy on top and mac on the side. wooo...that was a lot of food. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu.
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Michael L.
I would have given this place four stars for the food, but our waitress was so unbelievably terrible I can't. Bad attitude, bad sanitation, bad volume control. I don't care if you are sick, don't get it anywhere near my food. She delivered the wrong item and when we asked for the right item, she copped an attitude before returning to the register - five feet away - to let out a huge disgusted sigh. We asked to split the check and she walked away before dropping the SAME check back at the table a few minutes later. She ended up with a $0.05 tip, and she only received that because we didn't have exact cash. That is only the second time I've left no tip at a sit down restaurant.
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Heather J.
What a great concept! Who wouldn't want a pie and a pint. Although apparenlty some people get confused by this and think they mean dessert pie, no like pot pie. For happy hour you can get both for 8.95$. I much enjoyed my curry pie and was impressed to see that there were so many options, they even sell them frozen to go. Had great service by the bar tender as well. Makes for a fun night out, whether you are in the back near the pool table or seated in the more restauarty area near the door. Glad they advertise in the stranger or I never would have known they were there as I hardly ever get to this area. A very pleasant suprise and I love anything with a theme.
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Leah T.
The pies are amazing! Yes, they are small. But the crust is flake-y and biscuit-y and they are completely stuffed and filling. I wouldn't have been able to eat more pie. They come with tons of fries (I love sweet potato fries w/ the aioli) and I had more than enough food. Unlike some of the negative reviews, I had great service. Our food was brought out very quickly and our drinks even quicker. Quicker than I would have expected for restaurant so busy, actually. Definitely will be returning!
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Marika B.
PIES! PIES! PIES! PIES! The best KIND of pies: the kind that has meat in them. Chicken pot pies remind me of my childhood, when my mother would break out the Swanson's frozen pie and stick it in the toaster oven; I have always loved chicken pot pie. But as I got older, I didn't eat them as much, and always wondered why I didn't try to make them from scratch--they're not that hard. Well, this place is the answer to that question: Because I don't have to, since Pies & Pints is right down the road. The chicken pot pie is to die for. I'M DYING FOR IT. YOU. WILL. DIE. (in a good way) The boyfriend enjoys their other pies, the ones with fancy things in them, and after trying his, I have to agree--but nothing will deter me from my chicken pot pie at Pies & Pints. The pie innards are liberally laced with thyme (a wonderful herb for pie!), the crust is light and flaky but dense at the same time, and although it's small, it packs a big punch. I saw how small they were in the beginning, and so I ordered two of them because I'm a big eater--and I couldn't make it through the second pie. That's really saying something, because I'm like a human garbage can. Go there, go! Just don't sit by the front door, sometimes they keep it open and it can get cold right in front. Grab a booth and stay for a while, it's a fun place to hang out. And seriously good desserts!
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Mark S.
This place is fan-frickin-tastic. There was a ragtime band playing, which suited the atmosphere just fine. The place seemed to be designed in a way to make the music loud, but not so loud that you cannot carry on a pleasant conversation. The food was excellent. I had the original chicken and the mac and cheese (which is a baked gift from Rama himself), both cooked perfectly. I also had a chance to try their mashed taters w/ gravy and I must say that this place has some really good gravy. Really good. I stuck to Hamms in a can, but this place has a great selection of beer (makes since considering the appellation) and prices are pretty much standard for a bar (3-5 for pints). My friend and I had 7 beers between us and two pot pies with two sides for under 40 w/o tip. The staff was great. At first I thought the food was taking a while, but I reminded myself that cooking a pot pie takes a proper minute or two, so the wait was to be expected. I imagine, though, that when they get busy pies probably take some time. All and all, this place is great. Good atmosphere, good staff.
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Marshall M.
Awesome Food! lamb and Potato pot pie was delicious. Service was fast and pleasant. Plenty of micro brew to choose from. I suggest Oden's ruby ale!
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Sarah G.
Wow, this has got to be one of the best meals I've had in a a while. SO damn good. I got the indian curry pot pie with a side of sweet potato fries, it was SO good. The garlic aoili sauce is amazing. There's local art hanging on the wall, a pool table, and live music. I'm glad I don't live closer to this place, or else I would pack on the pounds and have a strict pot pie and beer diet.
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Becky R.
I checked this place out a couple weeks ago and it was cool. The people were fun, the staff was nice and not super slow (it was a Saturday night). It was decently busy and the pool was free - as in no cost! Although there were several groups waiting to play. The food: I had a chicken pot pie and it was delicious! Perfect crust and innards (gravy and veggies). Temperature was just right, a little warm (always better than a little cold). Dang antibiotics did not allow me to drink beer or anything, so I have to say that my friend thought the beer and whiskey were good, as well as the steak pie! Little things - I did not like the size vs price of the pies. You get a teeny little pot pie for about $10. I was almost filled up, but not quite, and not even close to stuffed. Would I go back? Sure! Its unique, ain't nobody else out there with this combo, so I guess they get to charge what they want and if we wanna pay for it, we do. Meat pies that didn't come out of the frozen sections at the grocery store are hard to come by. Next time, I try the spirits and play some pool.
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Marci C.
Slow service. Watched our food sit on the bar for at least ten minutes while the bartender, who had two tables, sat on his phone right in front of us. We even knew who he was talking to on the phone. When we got our food it was cold when in past experiences it was so hot we couldn't touch it for a few minutes. Multiple employees walked by our food without even trying to deliver it. One of my worst restaurant /bar experiences.
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Amie S.
Warm, flaky-crusted pot pies, tasty ales and ciders, a weekly bluegrass hoedown - need I say more? Pies & Pints is just an all-around great place to gather with a bunch of friends and have a good time without even trying. Before I get all misty-eyed and start singing the theme to "Cheers," let me tell you more. The space is long, with a front room and a back room. My mind's eye pictures this a bit like an old-school telephone receiver - or maybe a backward "c." Ish. The back room has a (sometimes free) pool table, and a small bar. The main seating area is in the front room, which is also where the live music takes place. Quarters are close. If the bluegrass is on, chances are there's a fiddler's elbow dodging around alarmingly close to your face (there's no stage - music is happening on the ground and in the crowd). This all just adds to the friendly vibe, in my opinion - not to mention making it easy to make a request. There are only a few tables, so if you're partaking of some pies along with your pints, keep your eyes peeled and snap up any seat you see. It might take a while to convene the seats and push together the tables you need if you're with a group. If you're going on bluegrass night, you might want to get there early for this very reason. I've had the traditional chicken pot pie, which is excellent, but my very favorite is the spinach feta. The buttery, flaky crust is the perfect complement to the mildly briny goat cheese, tempered by the earthy spinach. If you're in the mood for something a little lighter, I recommend the homemade pretzels. These are served warm, along with tasty, tangy dipping sauces. Yum!
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Nick C.
One of the better place with bar food, and not just any bar food either! There's a saying, pie crust goes good with everything, I didn't believe it until I went to Pies & Pints. Now I'm a believer! There is a size problem, and I do wish the pies were bigger.
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John O.
Nice atmosphere, very comfortable booths. Delicious Mediterranean Pie (kalmata olives, spinach, etc), nine beers on tap. Fremont IPA is awesome, by the way, for those who have not tried it. If you go during happy hour (they actually have an early happy hour and a late one), you can get a Pie and a Pint for $9. Beware, these pies aren't large, but they are filling if you aren't starving. The Mac & Cheese tastes homemade, and you get a bowl filled with it for about $4. If you're hungry, be sure to get a pie, a pint, and a side. They are open until 12AM each night, so this will definitely be a future late-night destination for us!
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Bonnie C.
Many varieties of fried cheese? Check. Big, strong, tasty drinks? Check. An awesomely cheap happy hour menu? Check. Friendly service? Open late? Completely tolerant of, if not exactly equipped for, big groups? Check, check, and check. I go here more for the pints than the depressingly small (but delicious!) pies and I'm never let down. They put together a big, seasonal specialty drink menu every few months, and there's something for ever drinker, from gin to whiskey to beer and everything in between. Some of the menu items seem... experimental ("irish nachos" were a bad idea...) but most of the comfort-food-centric menu is excellent - sweet potato fries, mac n cheese, and of course many varieties of meat and veggie pies. They're really nice here and it's a favorite rendevous spot for my officemates and I.
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Andy K.
Some people wish they could fry everything... well I wish I could cover everything in gravy and cover it in a flaky crust. Pies and Pints is right up my alley. Getting there at 6 on a Friday meant we had a pretty good selection of seats but all the large tables were taken, so if you're going with a group there might be a wait. Still, being tucked back at a table for two next to the gas fireplace was pretty perfect. I was hooked up with a lamb and potato pie with a cup of sweet potato and apple soup. The soup was good. Sweet, substantial, and while not terribly complex it was a good foil for the pie. The pie I really enjoyed; lamby chunks of meat and potato tasty sauce... not much to argue with. The flavor was very good and had a nice level of rosemary to compliment the lamb. It's true the pies aren't large, but the meal as a whole was very satisfying. I don't like to eat something until I'm sick of it, so finishing this pie while still enjoying it was just fine. The one ding really is the service. Our server was very friendly, sitting down with us to discuss the options for food and drink. That would be weird at a swanker place but it felt fine at P&P. He was happy to switch on the fire place for us. It took longer than I expected for the food to show up and we eventually had to go ask for the check. To be fair the poor guy was working the bar as well. Overall recommended! Go, enjoy, take your time.
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Brian M.
I always wanted to check out pies and pints but saw low review scores until recent it became re-popular and showed up on "Whats hot" section. I decided to try it out. The atmosphere is hip with paintings for sell and big open windows so it feels like your outside.(though it felt like fall) The waiter was friendly and helpful. I did not want to just get a regular chicken pot pie so I went for the pie of the day. It was a jalapeno chicken pot pie with their mac-n-cheese for a side. I received my meal,the pie does look small but it will fill you up,but all I can taste was this vinegar flavor and only that.The Mac-n-cheese was big portions and the waiter said that's the popular side;It tasted like nothing. The food is mediocre and I don't drink so I did not do the full experiences of pies and "pints" though I did notice allot of micro brews and German foreign beers that I noticed advocate beer drinkers like but i would not no anything about that, but I saw their happy hour menu and that looks inexpensive and good apps.I am not saying it was a bad experience but I just sat their shrugging to myself. I would try this place again, so look for a update review from me in the near future. price: It was 14.41 with meal+drink and tip waitstaff: Helpful and friendly atmosphere: Hipster Bar but mixed with common folk and old ladies
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Marina M.
Any place that has a chocolate Guinness cake is alright in my book. My first time here was with a group of 12+ people. They were very accommodating, letting us stake out some tables upfront ahead of time, and being super cool about running 12 different tabs. I was not expecting to like a food pie. I was wrong. The spinach and feta (vegetarian) pie was delicious and filling, if a touch small. The Guinness was cold. What more could I want?
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Lora H.
The food is 10 stars - the service is 4. This was the first place I've been to in Washington since moving here 11 months ago where the food was both affordable and amazing. We've been to expensive restaurants where the food is great but there definitely seems to be a dearth of unique places that are both affordable and awesome around here. I'm getting kind of sick of Red Robin all the time. We had to drive about 20 minutes to get to Pies & Pints but it was completely worth it. We were there on a sleepy Sunday, right around noon. There only seemed to be one waitress to cover all of the booths in the front of the restaurant and we weren't in a hurry so we didn't say anything to them. We started with the pretzels and beer cheese sauce. OMG - it was delicious! I haven't had a real pretzel like that in ages. And the dipping sauce was thick and rich and flavorful. I had the Beef & Mushroom pie in burgundy sauce and my boyfriend had the lamb pie. The pie crusts were flaky and perfect and the meat inside was good quality. At first we thought the pies were going to be too small but they were just right. In fact, I couldn't even finish mine. We also shared a side of mashed potatoes and took half of it home because it was such a huge portion. I'd definitely recommend that if you're with a group, have everyone order their own pies and then get one side dish per every two or three people. The food is rich and hearty and fills you up faster than you think it's going to. They also had a guy there playing keyboard and singing. I thought it was a little cheesy at first but then he started interacting with the diners and it turned out to be kind of fun. By the end of our meal, we were the only ones left in the restaurant and he asked us what we wanted to hear. I told him, "Anything by Billy Joel" and he was off and running with us singing along. After my boyfriend paid the check, I sought out the cook and told him what a fabulous meal it was and that we'd be back. Next time, we're bringing friends!
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Melissa S.
We stopped here last minute and was happy with the food and the drinks....mine being a dirty martini (really, in a pub?) and the fish & chips. While they weren't the freshest, they were tasty. My husband had a pie & the Mac & Cheese and liked them both. My only thought was I wish it was more comfortable...the chairs being stools that had no backs...getting old I guess....
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Brien H.
If you want something fun and maybe unusual, Try a Pie of the Day in the Soup of the Day. Sure they're kinda on the smaller side, but the "pot" pies here should sate ya anyway. Hearty and deelish l'il creatures that have buttery, flaky crust. The Reuben sliders are a knockout starter: miniature Reuben sammiches with melty cheese, and with super seedy mustard on one side of the plate for dippins, and the house beer cheese on the other. Also had my first non-amber Mack & Jacks here... didn't even know such a thing existed. It was a splendid Porter, with a medium-sweet flavor that didn't overly linger. The house Bluegrass band is great, and when we were last here they were rippin' out a hop-diddlin' cover of Hey Joe. Good happy hours, too- discount pies n stuff.
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panda m.
Not a good place if you are gluten intolerant - very few optins on the menu - well, to be fair, this is a pie and beer place! I do want to call out the amazing sweet potato fries though, hence my rating! Would go there again just for those. Service was SLOW - took over an hour to get a small order of food. :( Also this place is super loud, go there with a group and don't expect to have much of a voice left over.
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Alicia M.
Oh Pies and Pints....I am getting hungry just thinking about writing this review.... My boyfriend and I first stumbled upon this little place a few months ago and I'm glad we did. The pies are outstanding!! They are a little smaller that I would like them to be, but delicious none the less. The last few times, they had a Laughing Buddha Mango Hef which I love. Late night happy hour is decent. We tried a few of the appetizers and liked them. There is also a pool table in the bar area in the back which is cool. As we were walking over to play, someone else snatched it. oh well. I would definitely recommend Pies and Pints. It's a relaxing, fun atmosphere (live music one time we visited), staff was pretty friendly, and you can't go wrong with any of the pies and pints. mmmmm.....
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eva h.
Pies and Pints is probably my favorite restaurant in town. My boyfriend and I used to live only a few blocks away, and it quickly became one of our most frequently visited eateries. They are open late, which is really convenient when you are up studying, working, or getting into some sort of debauchery. Even now that I live about 20 minutes away, we still try to go about once a month. The food is pretty calorie heavy, but it's so darn tasty...and they have some pretty sweet salads when a pot pie just sounds like too much. The service is friendly and the servers are really nice. Also, they have started serving brunch on the weekends, and I have to say, their omelettes are to die for. I love P&P.
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Whitney R.
Pies and Pints! Yummers! You guys rock! Dont go starving the waits are a little long, but thats okay if you are looking for a place to have a beer and catch up with some good friends. One thing i would recomend, go a little bit later, its swarming with kids from time to time. Also i think they do take home pies.
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Katie K.
My husband introduced me to this delicious restaurant. I was impressed by the savoriness of the pies, the freshness of the salad, the cheesiness of the mac and cheese and the overall presentation of the food. The pies we had were amazing! The service was fast and friendly as well. We ordered two pies, (one in the soup of the day and one with salad), a side of mac and cheese and just drank water. Our bill came to a little over $28 - not too shabby. I definitely would have paid more - it was just that good! I'm looking forward to my next visit to Pies and Pints.
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jen b.
I only recently heard about this awesome find. So when the weekend finally came, it was on our list for Saturday. We had been looking for somewhere around town for awhile that served good pot pies, and I must say, touche Pies and Pints! The whole time we were there, we were thinking how the hell have we never seen or heard of this place? And when we told our friends about it, it seemed no one else had heard of it either. One friend, based on the name, asked us what kind of pizza we had. HA. Pizza? I think not. And when we explained that they were pot pies, his eyes lit up with interest. I had the classic chicken pie, the bf had the steak and potato. Both were delicious. Plus, there was a list of em! We figured we'd go with the comfort food, and come back again for the others. We also had a tomato veggie soup, very yummy, and fries, which were EXCEPTIONAL. I know I shouldn't be getting so ga ga over french fries, but seriously, I think I'd go back just to have them alone. They were the kind that I always hope places will have, crunchy and crispy, and needless to say, so hot I had to let them cool off...which is a great sign in my opinion. No sittin' under a heat lamp here folks. I wish Pies and Pints was in our hood. Bryan joked that if it were, he'd probably live there. But really, pot pies and beer?! Hell yes. I would trade Pies and Pints for half of the Thai food in Fremont, along with some others for sure. They got a good lunch menu, some mac n' cheese that sounds seriously artery-cloggingly delicious, friendly staff, and a good space. Can't beat that. You'll probably see us there again this weekend.
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Melvin D.
I haven't had a food crush like this since the first time I was introduced to pho. I think about it, I crave it, and when I get it, boy is it satisfying. Many people complain about the size of the pies, but with a pie & a side how could you even handle a bigger pie? I'm in a food coma after every time I eat here & I often leave with leftovers. The price is completely reasonable, the staff are always super friendly, and the interior is so warm & inviting. The chicken, mushroom, bacon, mozz pie: Delish. Beef, mushroom, burgundy? I love you. The mashed potatoes & gravy are like heaven and the macaroni and cheese is like how my mom makes it. This is comfort food to the extreme. A dining partner of mine ordered well drinks, which doesn't seem to be a great idea unless it's happy hour cause they aren't all that cheap. But, they sell Pabst 40's for pretty cheap (obviously more expensive than a convenience store, but hey, they gotta make money). Yes, please.
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Liz H.
We had a coupon for the place and decided to try it out and we were VERY glad we did. The Ruben App was amazing as were the pot pies that we ordered. I wanted to ask for the recipe for the appetizer so we could go home and try and create it. As for the pot pies when they came out we thought they were kind of small but neither of us went away hungry! They were delicious and packed full of fillings, the crust was melt in your mouth awesomeness. The GM was our server and he introduced himself and asked how everything was and there wasn't anything negative to say. We WILL be back soon and we will bring people with us, it's nice to find a place with great food, great service and people that are glad you came in. Thanks Matt!
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greg t.
I live in the U district so there are a ton of bars within walking distance. This is the one i frequent. The drinks here are of the highest quality. Gin gimlets are made with lime juice that is squeezed right when you order it. The kamikazis here made me a fan all over again. Their tap selection is good too. Ive noticed that lots of seattle (hipster) bars will only stock pilsners and IPAs - which is cool if you like the crisp taste of bitter piss water, but Pies always has a good porter on tap as well as others. Food is a nice little departure from standard fair. They specialize in savory pies (meat and veggies rather than sweetened fruit pies). I recommend the steak and potato (classic) or the mediterranean smothered in bacon. They have a pretty great dessert selection too. Im not a sweets type, but their mexican chocolate torte is unnaturally good. Unless you're a chocolate junky, definitely plan on splitting it. I couldn't finish a serving myself and I am not particularly slender. The ambiance is nice. They've got a subtle rustic european theme that isn't over done or seem forced. During the week ends, you can get a fair amount of douche bags (it is a bar near the university after all) but most of the time, the crowd is great. The back bar area can get a little cramped, especially if you like to play pool - some shots require asking people to momentarily scoot their chairs - but the table is free so no bitching. the best part is the staff. friendly, helpful and accommodating.
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Sasha K.
We went there on a Saturday night, and were fortunate to find a table for our party of four. Our server greeted us promptly, delivered menus, and gave us time to peruse. After we ordered, it took about 40 minutes for our food to arrive, but our beer (Hale's Harvest Ale, and Rogue Mocha Porter) tided us over. My Mediterranean Pie was phenomenal, and the side of sweet potatoes was shared amongst the table. One disappointment for two in our party was that the daily special pie (BBQ chicken with bacon and a third meat) didn't seem to have any BBQ flavor. They both said the special (whatever it was) was still good, but we wonder if our server was confused. My boyfriend ordered the daily special Mac and Cheese as his side, and that was delish too! I'm not a huge M&C fan (sacrilege, I know) but this made me reconsider my stance. Food was great, beer was great, atmosphere was pretty relaxed. Service could have been a bit faster (the last 30 minutes we were there we were just waiting for the check), but I'll put that down to a possible anomaly. Overall, for four people the total was $80, and that was including 7 pints, 4 pies & sides, and tax. I would definitely go there again.
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Michael G.
Pies and Pints takes the neighborhood pub back to its beginnings - with savory Aussie-style pot pies and a wide selection of ales by the bottle and on tap. Prices are quite reasonable and the comfort food is tasty. Service was a bit slow when I was there and this is definitely a place for a leisurely meal. I appreciated the chance to relax at the end of the day, but if you are looking for a more lively setting, they have music a couple of nights a week. Nice neighborhood gem.
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Ange G.
LOVE this place! Try the spinach and feta pie, with the mac & cheese -- amazing!
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D C.
Would give 3 stars for the food itself, but the wait time is atrocious. Yes, the portions are small, but pies are always fresh and good. Maybe they have to knead the dough from scratch for each order and that's why it takes soooo long to get food! And not just a long wait for food, but for service or for a bussed table. It's a "seat yourself" situation also, which can get very confusing, as there is no room to stand in the doorway. If you want a good experience I would say don't go on Friday or Sat. night during any reasonable dinner hours.
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Robert N.
A couple weeks ago I made way to pies and pints after getting off work . I walked in on a tuesday night the same night they have open band night , i could not for the life of me tell the name of the bad that night but they cool , funky and like 19 members strong . I picked a menu and sat down , with in no time flat a young man had taken order and has back with my lava rock porter , yummy beer . After half a pint I moved down to the bar area to look around . They have a pool table and its free to play . they good stock of beer , cider and the hard stuff and cute bartender . My india curry was very very good as was the sweet potato fries , they staff there was great and the place has good feel to it . I will be back there soon.
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Anna W.
after driving by this place for months, i finally stopped by to try out, as the name suggests, a pint and a pie. it wasn't crowded - actually, nearly empty - for a late friday night, which was a bit disconceting, but a good number of people did eventually fill the space. the service was okay, nothing spectacular, but the waitress did clue us in on the portions before we ordered. and speaking of portions, that was probably the most disappointing part. a glance at the menu (average of $9 per pie, $8 per salad, $13 for pitcher of beer) suggests pretty hearty portions. two of us were going to share a pie, which prompted a smirk from the waitress, who then informed us that the pies are "the size of your fist". i hoped she was exaggerating, but sure enough, the pies arrived fist-sized. we were also going to share a pitcher, but in a similar fashion, said pitcher was only 3 pints, so we had to order two between five people. now, it would be one thing if we were at a "swankier" establishment, but pies & pints looks and feels as divey and unkempt as most places in the u-district, so charging the prices that they do seems kind of outrageous. for $13, i could get a 4-pint pitcher AND another pint on top of that at big time brewery, which could probably "outclass" this place in decor and atmosphere. not to mention it has better beer. anyway, due to self-imposed vegetarianism, i had the spinach-feta pie, which was okay, if a little on the salty side. the crust was good, and it was more filling than suggested by its size, but it still left me wanting more. i guess that really sums up my general experience at pies & pints. to quote busta rhymes, gimme some mo'.
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Maureen K.
I had the classic chicken pot pie and my husband had the beef and potato pot pie. Just the pot pie and no sides (we assumed an entire pot pie would be a decent meal). Boy, were we wrong... Presentation wise, it was a sad sad sight. The pot pie came in a rimmed soup bowl with 3 spinach leaves as garnish. NOTE: the pie was NOT the size of the soup bowl. Instead, it was about the size of a Little Debbie moon pie. I heard that the serving was "small", but I had no clue it would be *that* small. Come 'on...that little thing for $6.95? Taste wise, the pot pies were pretty good. Both had nice chunks of meat and good flavor (the beef was a little on the salty side). However, nothing mind blowing though. On a brighter note, the crust was AMAZINGLY airy and delicious!
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Ridley B.
Fun times, creative food. Nothing too fancy but comforting and flavorful. A-OK to bring kids, good for retired punk dads who want to feel a part of the scene. Go ahead and order dessert!
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Jay P.
Beer selection was light which is totally fine with me since I planned drink with my meal (I prefer really dark beers). Macaroni and cheese was very rich and went great with the Sriracha chili sauce they keep behind the counter. The pies are fabulous. They're meant to be eaten by hand so they come smaller than the traditional "pot pies" you get in American diners. Beer, pie, and one side was more than enough to fill me right up.
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James F.
Love the pies especially with a few pints. The pies are on the smaller size for what you pay, but very good, which just leaves more room for beer! Good selection of taps, and liquor too. Sundays they usually have some free Bluegrass.
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Patrick W.
When I was first brought here, I expected pizza and was confused that it was actually pot pies. The atmosphere is casual and there always seems to be a group there hanging out shooting pool, or playing card games. As my girlfriend says, it is a meeting ground for deliciousness. The food is -amazing- for how cheap it is, I always end up leaving feeling full.
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Randall L.
I'm not sure that I'm on board with the concept of this Roosevelt drinking establishment, but I would have to admit that the those little pies are tasty. My only real beef with the joint is that the pies are small, as a matter of fact I don't believe I've ever seen such a small pot pie. However, if you order the pie with a side of Mac n cheese you'll get more than your fair share of chow and to the tune of $11. Beyond that I'd say they have a respectable selection of local micro's on tap as well as my favorite Stella Artois.
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lindsey s.
Good pies, good pints, and the sexiest staff in seattle!
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Caliope S.
I was sooo looking forward to trying this place out, mainly because the name was cute & so was the concept. I was a tad disappointed by my experience when I left, mainly because it hardly was one. I went during happy hour and took them up on the pie + pint = $8.95 special. My beer was good, as was the beef & burgundy pie, though it was very small for the price tag (let alone the full price tag!). The menu stated that all pies come with fries (or a side), but mine only came with a couple pieces of baby lettuce on the side as a garnish. I wasn't sure if this was an oversight by the kitchen/server or if the special didn't include a side, but I felt ripped off anyway. My server didn't even ask if I wanted a side, which is why I assumed it would automatically come with fries (since the menu states this). Oh well, I didn't need the extra calories anyway. When it came time to pay the bill, the server rang up my check as being close to $12 (ie: each item separately at full price), which was NOT what the stated price was for what I ordered and it was still happy hour...I pointed this out to which the response was, "You have to order your beer and the pie at the same time to qualify for that price." Um...drink orders are always taken first? And in my case, I had been waiting for the rest of my party to show up and had gone ahead and ordered a beer. Ordering food at that time would have been rude, I felt. Luckily, the server rang up my bill to reflect the correct price, but I was already irritated that it hadn't been done properly in the first place. It was NOT crowded while I was there, so there was no reason for the error to occur short of trying to bilk a higher tip. All in all, this place didn't meet my expectations, but I will probably come back if my friends ever want to go again. I'd stick with the happy hour appetizer fare though-- definitely a better value for your money.
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M F.
Pies & Pints is a hole-in-the-wall pub offering mini-pot pies and pints, along with other general pub fair, including a few varieties of mac and cheese. While the food is actually pretty good (I've sampled a few of their different pies and the traditional mac and cheese is decent), the service is HORRENDOUS. My husband and I went to Pies and Pints for the fourth time this past week, and I doubt we'll go again. Every time we've been--whether is been hectic and busy or completely empty and chill--we have had to wait an excruciating amount of time for our food. This most recent time, I clocked it: 50 minutes between when our party of four placed a very normal food order and when the food actually arrived. Not 50 minutes after we arrived at the restaurant--50 minutes after the waiter actually took our order. On top of that, after we finally did get our food, no one stopped by to refill our water glasses, make sure everything tasted okay, or ask if we needed another beer. Then it took at least another 20 minutes after our bill was delivered to have the waiter pick it up and take care of it. Yikes--what should have been a relaxing, fun night out turned out to be pretty stressful just because I kept trying to figure out what in the world was taking so long! So yes, Pies & Pints actually has decent food, and their beer selection isn't bad. If I were rating just that, I'd probably give it 4 stars. But the service kills it for me. If I can't get my food at a reasonable rate, and if I can't get my glass of water refilled, and if I can't get another beer, then count me out.
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Anne B.
I'm partial to anything with a buttery crust, and P&P's offerings do the trick. But sweet tooths, beware: The vast majority of them are savory, not sweet. In fact, I've never had anything sweet at P&P, just salty pies, salty fries (of the sweet- and regular-potato variety), and a reasonably priced, ample selection of brews. Go on Sunday nights if, like me, you're hard up for a cozy spot to lounge (well, as much as you can lounge on hard wooden furniture) and take in some (free!) bluegrass.
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Sarah S.
Pies & Pints is a great neighborhood gathering place, with solidly good food, a good selection of beers and ciders, and a little something for everyone. Happy hour specials run 4 to 6 pm, and can make for an inexpensive (and really tasty) dinner. Late night happy hour runs from 10 'till closing. Items like the Indian Pie (a holdable size pie stuffed with a good curry sauce, veggies, and potatoes) and sweet potato fries are perfectly done and very satisfying. The desserts are beautifully done and so good you'll wonder how they ended up in a pub. Finally, Pies & Pints is a good mix of an all-ages spot and a 21+ bar. With a unique layout, the restaurant provides lots of dining space in the front with cozy booths an room for big groups. It's pretty common to see tables of 19 year olds right next to parents with toddlers (and everyone gets along--impressive!). Live music (their bands play acoustic) plays here in the front of the place after 8pm or so. In the back, you've got the bar, intimate seating, and a free(!) pool table, where everyone is 21+. Sometimes Pies & Pints seems short-staffed, but 80% of the time gets your meal and drinks out quickly (under 15 minutes). On busy nights where everyone in the neighborhood is there, service can be a bit slower. Be patient, enjoy your company, and the food will be worth the wait.
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C M.
Good savory pies, Mac and cheese and lots of good beer on tap. What's isn't there to like? A little trendy but not to bad. "rustic" looking in a new way. Worth going to.
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Niki C.
Delicious! My daughter and I were really pleased with everything. I had the the chicken, Swiss, bacon, and mushroom pie, with Mac and cheese side. The pie was good with a flaky, wonderful crust, and the Mac and cheese was fantastic. My daughter had the Lamb and Potatoes pie with regular French Fries. The first thing she said was, "The French Fries taste like potatoes!" Then she tried the pie. She loved every bit of it. We were too full to eat desert there, but saw some pass by while we were eating, so had to take home the Guinness cake, and a kind of giant peanut butter cup. Fantastic. The service was great and the environment had a nice pub feel that was welcoming for all ages. We'll definitely go again.
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Jeff D.
Too slow!! Especially we got ignored by the waiter!!! We waited for over 1 hour and a half for food, but the waiter didn't come apologize or anything!! If everyone else is this slow then we are fine, but we see people come late than us, had their food, gone, and we still haven't got our orders!!!Never got treated like this before. Terrible service...heard people say chinese service are bad, well, here is way more worse!!!So pissed!! Never want to come back again!!!
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Paul L.
Really good pies. Really small though...
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Sarah S.
Oh Pies and Pints, your meat pies are delicious and filling and so reasonably priced, if only I could eat there instead of at home. Your hard cider selection is above par, as are your sweet potato fries. I had my birthday there and you gave me free cake. Your staff are pleasant, your pool is free. I love you.
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Christina B.
You know, before I found this place I had always thought the best place to go for a pot pie was Marie Callendar's (how wrong was that?!). While I think the pies you can get there would be bigger, the crusts on these pies are so damn good, there is no turning back. The fries are great, and they have a decent selection of brews to choose from... and although I haven't tried them, they look like they have good desserts, too. I'm also interested in trying their "pie floats" in their soups... Really weird vibes I've gone each time though. The first time, old school grunge era music was playing (which I was digging), then the next time, "What is Love?" a la "Night at the Roxbury" was on (but since I had a few beers in me, I found this funny/amusing). I'll have to go for the happy hour...
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Tracey N.
They have Guinness Floats! They also have a large hard cider menu. 3.5 stars: I loved my lamb & potato pie, and the salad. They also have little Coke and Diet Coke bottles, which are cute. The fries are really crispy and very addictive. Pot pies are up there on the comfort food ladder, and it's a great concept. Our waitress was OK. But my poor salad was drowned and overpowered in balsamic dressing. By the time I got to my pie, the bottom was really soggy. The bathroom was also a little iffy, and for parents bringing their kids in: no place to do a change, if you know what I mean. Overall: just OK.
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Jonathan P.
Great beer, pies, & sweet potato fries (I'm still trying to emulate their aioli sauce recipe)
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Just Y.
I've only been here for lunch, so I can't comment on the night scene. But for just a place to have a couple of pints and a bite to eat, its a nice place to go. Service has been hit or miss, never rude but often not attentive despite not having a full house. The beer selection is decent if you want something else they do have a full bar. The Pies are little pot pies, which surprised me given their $10 price, but you get an optional side dish for a buck or so more, so if you do that you have a full plate for food for under $12. I keep telling myself that I'd check out the night crowd instead of limiting myself to only going here when I feel peckish during my Whole Foods shopping, but I never do.
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Sarah Z.
Great food! We were there with a group of 5 and everyone enjoyed their pies and pints. We also had 2 amazing slices of baklava cheesecake to split between the 5 of us. Really rich, but really amazing. We also found service to be a little slow. Worth it, though :)
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Randee B.
I tried to wait to review this place because I'm new to the neighborhood and will probably come here many more times in the future. It's always good to collect more data, but I'm impatient: Pies & Pints is a nice place to chill. I come for the beer, usually alone because it's been snowing and I don't yet have friends in the hood. When you go to a bar alone, the waitstaff/bartender become very important. At Pies & Pints they are nice and attentive enough, but not very ... welcoming. I wonder how many visits it will take to worm my way into their world. Pies & Pints has enough beer on draft to keep me happy, but it's not necessarily an impressive selection - maybe a dozen taps? A couple are new to me, and the bartenders didn't hesitate to give me a sample. The beer is curiously warm though, which irritates me. Overall, Pies & Pints is a fine place to spend time if you're in the area, but it's probably not worth going out of your way. Bonus tip: try the guinness chocolate cake. Seriously.
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Jen A.
I wish I liked this place more. It tastes like an amateur made the pies. It tasted like they didn't have an understanding of what spices or flavors went with other flavors. Won't be back.
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Mina A.
Happy hour here we come! This is a great place to drop in when your just tired of the same ol' happy hour. It's a neighborhood place, that doesn't have that 'who the hell are you' feel to it. Walk in and the people are relaxed and friendly. Happy hour is 4-6pm and 9:30 until they close -which makes it a great location to grab a bit to eat on the way home. ;) Nice big booths in the front to relax in or sneak to the back for more open space, bar seating and shoot some pool. Service was great, personable and attentive...though not always fast. Most of the time we're just too comfortable to care. The pies are delish!! Each one I've tried I've called my new favorite. If you've really fallen in love with one, you can buy them frozen and take them home for a rainy day. :)
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Tricia B.
I like going here. It has a very fun atmosphere without being your total dude mill. Good fries, I wish the portions of food were bigger, but the prices are pretty reasonable. They have a vast menu and a nice selection of beverages. If I went here every night for a month I probably would be able to order something new each night.
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Brant P.
Delicious pies and pints. Get a topper on your pie so you have something to dip your crisp in!
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JC R.
How can you go wrong with a place that's called 'Pies and Pints"? SERIOUSLY. Pot pies and beer? bring it on. Happy hour from 4-6pm, and again(!) starting at nine. So my pie is cheaper, which somehow equals more delicious. Sometimes they cook the pies a little too long and they are a little burnt on top. The pies are about the same size as those ones from the freezer, if that's not big enough for you get a side, they're tasty. The pies are just the right size for me and they are also flaky, and super buttery. mmm. I'll be here LOTS during winter.
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Ciera H.
3 words: Best. Pies. EVER.
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Patty C.
Love this place. The macaroni and cheese is to die for. Just discovered that they have free WiFi, which makes me love them even more. Hit them up for happy hour, when the appetizers are at a discount!
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Alpha C.
I initially never thought this would be a place that served savory pies, assuming that they served dessert! So I was a little disappointed at first, but quickly changed my mind upon tasting the sweet potato fries and delicious meat pies. Since then, I've come back several times, and still love the pies and sweet potato fry combination. I've also tried the mac and cheese, which is more than acceptable due to the huge portion they give you, but tastes pedestrian compared to the fries and pies.
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Cute Couple Critiques H.
Like everyone says, the pies are small. We were really skeptical that we would be full based on the pictures of the pies. But their mac & cheese side proved to be quite filling --- though there is better mac & cheese elsewhere in the city. It was pretty reasonably priced .... and it would be a great happy hour place for sure. The wait can be a little long as there was only one cook there during prime dinner hours. Take a deck of cards, hunker down, and enjoy!
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Dan L.
My girlfriend and I were exhausted from a long days work, and we were searching out a late night place to eat in out new hood. It was 11 pm on a Monday, so most places were closed. We settled on going to pizza hut, only to find out that it was takeout only. We drove around aimlessly and hungry until we happened to spot this joint. We were thinking, pizza pies and beer? Sweet! It wasn't until we saw the "toppings" on the pies that we figured it out that this place does not serve pizza. Good beer on tap, 2 people with appetizer, beers, soup and 2 pot pies ate for under $40 thanks to late night happy hour. Food was great, and the wait staff was really nice. I think their tomato basil soup may have been close to the best I have ever tasted.
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Anon Y.
Before I moved back to LA, I made one last visit here. I love and miss you, Pies & Pints. They deserve 5 stars and then some. (p.s. please send me your recipes, yeah?)
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Angie K.
This is like my perfect dream place that I never knew to dream about. It seems one major point of disagreement about Pies and Pints is the size of the pies. I come down on the side of people who say the pies, although small, are rich and satisfying enough. You're at a pub, not Denny's. Everything does not need to be huge. Also, if you are a big eater you can get a pretty generous size portion of mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, and gravy poured on top of your pie, with the whole mess costing something around $12. But for me, having a Beef burgundy pie with the spinach salad on the side and one beer was a perfectly satisfying, while not too filling, meal. While I was there, I told our waitress that I loved the place and she must love working there. She said she drives from Bellingham to come to work each day!! Now that is love.
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Dustin H.
Given that Dante's has gone downhill somewhat and Die Bierstube is always way too crowded nowadays, my roommate and I have been to this place quite a few times. Frankly, we're puzzled as to why we didn't start going there earlier. I could probably write a novel on what I love about this place, but here's the short list: -21+ bar in back, but the front is open to all -$3 Session stubbies! -GREAT food, lots of it vegetarian. The sweet potato fries will make you want to give regular fries Viagra. They're that good. -Late night food specials: $4 for a plate of hummus and pita bread that'll easily feed two -Within safe stumbling home range (your mileage may vary)
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Jay G.
This was my first trip to Pies and Pints, i'd say I'm thoroughly happy with my experience. Great atmosphere, great food, and great music playing. I got the lamb and potato pie with a side of mashed potatoes. The lamb was so tender and full of flavor. The pie itself was a little small but coupled with the potatoes and some fries, it was the right amount of food.
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Ana S.
If you're in dire need of comfort food, Pies and Pints will be waiting there with delicious baked mac and cheese, hand held pies made to order, and a tasty brew for you. Great atmosphere for all, and bar in the back, with live music!
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Elaine H.
My experience here boils down to this: food good, service slow and atmosphere rather uncomfortable. The pies are small and not cheap, but filling and quite yummy. The Irish nachos (fries with nacho toppings) were delicious. We probably made a mistake by sitting in the bar. It not only meant slow service, but our booth appeared to be infested with termites, which kept flying in the face of the poor guy in the corner. As I said at the outset, the food was good, so I might give this place another try ... only if I could get a sit in the front. That also would have saved us from being bothered by a weird drunk guy making repeated trips to the bathroom.
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Hola A.
They weren't kidding when they said the pies were small and the sides were much, much bigger than the pies itself. I got the chicken pot pie. Fillings were ok, I would have preferred something a bit more hearty. I just wished the pies weren't so small for the price they were charging. Service was good but other than that, I doubt I'll be coming back.
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Jack C.
This was a great friday night after work joint, they clearly know all about their pints. The pies were good, but not necessarily out of this world. I;ll be honest, I haven't had much experience with pies before but there did seem to be a high crust/filling ratio. The sweet potato fries are nice, and the mac and cheese is also pretty dense and cheesy. Street parking and seat yourself, which means that it can be a little bit of a wait at night. A little pricey, but not outrageous.
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Julie K.
Liked this place when it first opened, but have been increasingly unimpressed. Service is surly and pies are teeny. At this point we've given up on it.
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Sara C.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place but am disappointed to say the least. We had been waiting to try this place and we finally had a babysitter and were excited to go. The concept was great, comfort pub fare with great beers, what could be better? So first off we arrived at 6:15 on a Saturday with just a few other patrons and some people at the bar in the back. We were told pick our seat so we did and we sat and sat some more. It took at least 20 minutes for someone to show up and take our order. So i asked the guy about a beer from the list, which is disappointing by the way, because I had never heard of it and wanted to know about it. He didn't know anything about it and was trying to come up with something. I asked if it was a dark beer or light, simple enough question I thought. He said "its not dark like a porter but its in a bottle I don't remember". Okay so more like a stout, an ale? "Uh yeah". Gee thanks....My husband ordered Old Chub Scottish Ale. The beers came and I poured mine, La Fin De Monde, and it was not a dark beer, it was in a dark bottle if thats what the waiter considers a dark beer! It was just like a hefeweizen, a beer I hate!! I tried for the sake of trying something new and I knew I couldn't finish it. My wonderful hubby traded me his Old Chub Ale, which was great. So we ordered the Welsh pretzels with beer cheese sauce. Okay the pretzels were scalding hot but tasty. I was very excited about the beer cheese sauce but it was okay. It wasn't a sauce by any means more of a spread and it wasn't very warm. We unknowingly ordered our pies ala carte and when they came they were in a bowl with a couple of leaves of lettuce. I ordered the mediterranean and my husband ordered the classic chicken. The crust was good and the pies were okay. They weren't un-edible but just lacking,well everything! The atmosphere was great, a place I would go if their beer list was better. Not to mention your staff not knowing the beers and making something up! I would have been happy if he had said he hadn't tried it but instead he showed he didn't know beer, not that Im an expert or anything, but at least have some knowledge about what you offer! So lesson learned, good atmosphere, terrible slow service, overpriced, paltry beer selection and okay food.
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Tim O.
I really like this place. Great neighborhood bar with a friendly staff, good beer and wine and even better food. Go for HH and the food and drinks are even cheaper. I haven't spend much time up front b/c the bar is in the back.
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Jeff S.
Pies and Pints is a great choice if you're looking for tasty pub food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The few pies I have tasted were excellent. I usually order the fish and chips, with the 75 cent upgrade to the sweet potato fries... good stuff. The place is always busy, so I was glad to see their expansion when the business next door was annexed.
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Matthew K.
you like karaoke . its probably my favorite place to partake . you like good food ,people and friendly staff . Good place check it out .
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Joy S.
i spotted Pints and Pies on the way home in my car the other month, and became infatuated with going there. Having a love of British fatty treats (thank my English Mum for giving me that problem), and a love for all things alcohol, I fantasized about a pie and a pint of my very own. the Yelp reviews really jazzed me up for this little place, too. I went with my dad and had a seat (every spot seemed perfect...no "bad" seats in the house). The waitress was bubbly and made us feel welcome, almost as if we'd been going there for years. She recommended the curry pie I'd been perving over, and the Mediterranean pie (with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta, etc), both of which i sheepishly ordered. She was even patient with my awkward dad, who took a year deciding, and even longer regarding what beer to get as he's not a frequent drinker. I dug the crowd (which was more of a light flow considering it was 8 o'clock), who all seemed to be regulars/frequent guests: a good sign of a great place. There was a guest/host relationship, not that callous customer/salesclerk feel that a lot of trendy hot spots give off. Everything was tasty. The pies are the right size, IMO, considering how calorie-rich they are. My dad's chicken pie could have had more oomph, but my curry pie swept me away to memories of old neighborhood Indian joints, but encased in a fatty, flaky, homey shell. While a cup of Darjeeling or Irish Breakfast tea would have wrapped it together all too nicely, my Cinnamon Roll drink (Goldschlager with hot apple cider topped with whip and cinnamon) erased all my former beverage lusts. There were so many tempting cocktails (hot and cold) to choose from, various wines, and so many bottled and draft beers on the little menu that anybody can find ultimate satisfaction for any mood. I'm not awesome enough to be a true" beer girl" (unless it's a yummy pumpkin ale, Belgian, or stout from my Elysian), so I found the variety refreshing. We took even more advantage of their hospitality by ordering the Guinness chocolate cake. So dense, so rich....smooth, fluffy cream layers to give your tired tongue a break between mouthfuls of fudginess...I think I heard myself gain a pound. No, that was just my drool hitting the table. The bill didn't hurt too badly, but our tummies did. My dad also really enjoyed the experience (and he's the pickiest, most finicky guy I know), which meant a lot to me since we don't spend time together often. I'll remember the warm service, the exciting, flavorful little pies, and the endless possibilities I'll have time to try on future visits.
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Ryan S.
No way this place should get anything less than a 4. Seriously, it's beer and pot pies. Don't complain about the size or the service, just sit back and enjoy a little slice of heaven. I obviously think this place is great. The standard pies are always good and the pie of the day means you can mix it up whenever you want. The beer selection is good and the Irish Nachos are fantastic (order with extra beer cheese sauce). Sure, the pies can seem a little on the small side, but they fill you up (and you should order a side - see above). I have ups and downs on service here but it's not the kind of place you go if you're in a hurry. Here it's about hanging out with friends and enjoying the food.
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Kate K.
My favorite establishment in Seattle. I love everything about this place- food, rotating artwork, music some nights, not too crowded, but not too empty. I keep coming back for those pretzels with beer cheese sauce and the tasty desert selection in addition to the fabulous flaky pies.
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Katherine S.
I've had both great, and awful experiences here, so whenever my friends and I decide to go, we are pretty indifferent. Before the recent remodel and menu change, there was lots of things I would get. There was a salad on top of a pita with hummus which I thought was genius, a fondue which was basically just pub cheese with lots of dippers, also lovely. Now a days though, much less I see that isn't totally greasy or meaty. The last time I went in, the hummus was also out, so it was pretty shitty. Also, it takes at least 15 minutes (from ordering) to get your beer 9 out of 10 times you go. I'm not sure if their bar is just always really busy, but bottled beer isn't that hard... I know, I used to be a bartender. Definitely give it a go some week night you are in the area, but I'd refrain from a busy weekend, you may be there for hours not by choice.
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Eddie M.
The food here is delicious and every day they have a "pie of the day" which is usually something interesting. There is a good selection of beer and drinks and the bartender Reanne always has something intoxicating up here sleeve. I really like this place and always make it over there at least once a week, usually on mondays for HH since its $1 PBR pints. Go here!
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Denea Y.
The pot pies were too small and basic, and the service slow. The laid-back vibe of the bar in the back of the restaurant helps Pies & Pints' cause, but not enough to make me recommend the place to others.
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Eddie T.
hahah service...think again if you're going to get any. The attitude was fine, but the waitress only came by twice: the first time was to take my order, and the second time was to drop off the bill. She was also very slow to give me a menu. It seems like she was the only one on duty the entire not which might have been the problem. If that's the case, maybe management should hire some more people! The food was how everyone else described it. They give you a huge mound of pries, and then this iiiitttyy bitty pie. It's cute and it is tasty, but it's good for about 5-6 bites. Won't be coming back.
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Joey T.
The pot pie was good but not great. The pie size is small for the price.
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E D.
Great atmosphere, great pies! Service was fast. Pies come with a generous side portion. Pesto Mac and cheese was awesome! Chicken mushroom Swiss pie not as good as the others
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M -.
I was impressed with the happy hour menu, but not impressed that when I ordered the "German nachos" it came out and fries replaced the chips. Maybe this is typical for GERMAN nachos, but the description on the food didn't give any indication that chips weren't included. To say the least, it was gross. The cheese on top was watery and tasteless. Although the bloody Mary's are very spicy and tasty, it didn't help that there was only one server during the late happy hour, and that was annoying to not be addressed until 10 minutes of sitting waiting to be served. The place seemed cool enough, very casual and down to earth, just don't go there if your in a hurry :)
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Nicoleee z.
LOVE THIS PLACE! By far one of my favorite little places. Amazing food and an overall cool restaurant with nice seating and a bar with a pool table. The pies are wonderful along with everything else on the menu. For sure worth eating at!
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Casey C.
We went here with a group of friends and sat back in the corner in the bar area. Bartender came over and brought us waters while we decided what we were gonna order. The place was packed on a Saturday night. We noticed some paintings on the walls that were for sale. One of them was Yoda getting a pole dance from a stripper and another was Boba Fett in front of some mountains. I took a few pics of the Yoda one because I thought it was pretty hilarious. Anyway, on to the food, I ordered the Italian Nachos since I wasn't that hungry. They were pretty good for just being fries with cheese and other stuff I can't remember. Nothing too special for 8 bucks. My buddies girlfriend got fish and chips, I think it came with 4 pieces of fish and fries underneath. Not too bad for 8 bucks as well. Then when my buddy got his pot pie and soup of the day, I just started laughing as he had this shocked look on his face. The pot pie was really small and the soup wasn't that big either. He thought he was gonna have leftovers because the meal was like 12 bucks. I was glad I didn't get the pot pie such a waste of money. He said it was good but wasn't close to being 12 bucks worth. He said the tomato basil soup tasted like marinara sauce which I tried and agreed. He told the bartender that and he just laughed and said I can assure you its not. Then we waited for the bill to come and after like 20 minutes it never did so I had to go up to the bar and get it. Neither of us left a tip and left cash. The funny thing was we could have just left without paying as they didn't stop us and make sure we paid. We won't be going back here at least for the food anyway.
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Shawn D.
Pies & Pints is a comfortable neighborhood pub with no pretensions, but with very interesting food. That's right: savory little pies, every one of which I've eaten and loved! The appetizers and dessert are fairly scrumptious too; don't miss the awesome chocolate moose (I don't normally like the stuff). Admittedly, the prices might be a tad high for the quantity, but don't let that dampen your appreciation (I recommend going at happy hour if possible, it really lightens the check). Nice beer selection and extremely friendly servers top off the charm.
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shannon b.
This is one of my favorite haunts. I love the funky wait staff and the ambiance. Pies are a bit small, but when floating is soup its a tasty meal. The Mac and Cheese is a generous dish. The specials are always worth trying. Deserts are decadent. Share or take some to go. Brunch is a value winner - most of the dishes are made from the same set of ingredients combined slightly differently, but always worth the $. The Bloody Marys and Mimosas are generous and delish. Drinks are strong and tasty. Winter warms ups much appreciated - looking forward to the summer selection. However, hot days are a challenge as there is no AC and air flow restricted. Multiple seating venues to suit your moot. But choose your location wisely on Wed and Sun when a band is playing - a bit of distance provides the elbow room you need.
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Amy W.
My husband and I wanted to find a funky, homey and yummy place to hang out without the kids after a great day together at the Seattle Center concert at the mural. This was great. Everything about it was excellent. Very casual, sat next to the windows which were open (they fold open) and felt like we were on the street without the blaring noise. Music above was great, beer list was acceptable with a few great choices and the atmosphere was just what we wanted. The best part however were the pies. They were EXCELLENT! I got the lamb and potato with a side salad and it was delicious. Noticed they had some great vegetarian option pies too. Comfort food at its best. We're looking forward to coming in the rainy winter. This is not fine dining through, this is hang out, drink a beer in a pub and eat some comfort food kind of place. If that's your mood, this is your place.
(5)
Sonic D.
There are few bars that I think of often, butthis is the exception. I don't know if it was the fabulous company that took me there, or if the planets just lined up right, but I loved this place. I haven't been there since last November since i live in SF, but I think of it and try to find comparable places in the Bay. No luck. Yes the pies are small, but they are sooo good! I had the spinach and feta. The crust was so flakey and the filling so good. I sort of liked the small pies. We americans are just too used to freakin super sized every thing that we trip when a less than humungous portion comes out messing with our understanding of a "good value". Bonus, I rarely find places that let me order a schooner of Guinness. Again, I don't need a lot, just enough to enjoy the flavors and the company.
(5)
Chris L.
We started going to this place not long after it opened. All told we've probably eaten here dozens of times. Some people bitch about the size of the pies. Ever hear the phrase "Quality not quantity"? If you want to shovel cheap food down your gullet head over to Taco Bell and go crazy. I like that the pies are on the small side. We're turning into a nation of fat asses due to our lack of portion control. One of their pies and a side of fries is going to be plenty of calories unless you just finished running a 10k. The pies are all tasty little gems and I've had them all. The fries are above average - ever so slightly crisp without being overcooked. The Irish nachos are my favorite and again this a case where you don't need a huge helping due to the caloric density! Good selection of beers and drinks. The deserts are also above average, especially the super dense Guinness Chocolate cake. It's a perfect little neighborhood place and when we still lived in the hood was the go-to place when neither of us wanted to cook.
(5)
Bob T.
I like the pies.. I love the pints. But the service? Ohhh the service. I will keep coming.. but never EVER go if you have less than 90 minutes. Just sayin'
(2)
Cory D.
Recently I made a reservation about a week ahead for 20 people, then was told when we arrived that they had no idea we were coming, and they were very annoyed and reluctant when I asked if we could push tables together (cuz, ya know, 20 people and all). While we were there, our server avoided us like the plague, and when he did come by, he usually just quickly dropped a beverage or a plate of food and high-tailed it out of there before anyone could ask for anything. I can handle the refusal to separate checks, I can handle the 18% automatic gratuity, and I can even handle slow service, but it really just seemed like they didn't want our business. I won't be returning, at least not with a large group.
(1)
Chunky L.
great food. really good service. i sat in back at bar this past sunday. front was filled with families in booths (which is cool with me). servers were attentive. food was so dang good. i had a chewgasm!
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Hilary L.
The food was a firm 5. LOVED my pie. LOVED LOVED LOVED the mini rueben sandwiches. The sweet potato fries were insanely delicious with my beer! But I had to wait 45 minutes to get a morsel of food! i know it takes time but jeeezus, that is a long freakin time to wait. What was even more annoying is that the place was next to empty! There were only like 4 or 5 other parties, so WTF? Good thing I was prepared and read some Yelp reviews about Pies and Pints. I went in knowing it would take awhile for our food, but hopeful that it wouldn't. I was wrong. I agree with most of the reviewers here that the food was great and the service was the opposite of great. our waitress was nice, but no one should have to wait that long for food. NO ONE (with the exception of jerks,bitches and assholes) Next time I will bring a snack to tide me over.
(3)
Zoey Z.
I desperately want to give this place 5 stars. Unique place, generally friendly staff, good beer selection. And food- SO GOOD. But sometimes the service truly sucks. Most of the time it's no problem, but I've had to wait 20 minutes before anyone working there acknowledged my table on a busy night (we left... because if it takes 20 minutes to get our order in, who knows how long it's going to take to actually get food on the table). I've had my order get messed up, sent back to the kitchen area, and then sent back with no changes. And I've been charged the 18% gratuity for a 6+ group when there were only 5 of us ("Omg sorry! The register just does that sometimes!" - bitch are you serious? Your register is possessed?). The staff is always apologetic, but if they were really sorry they'd offer me a discount on my meal or something of actual value. In short, this place suffers from occasionally terrible service. If you're okay with taking a risk, the food is actually really tasty.
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Tim D.
I hardly ever give any place 1 star. I've been to this restaurant four times. Only during brunch was the service anything resembling reasonable. Otherwise, the service is super-slow. Granted, I think there's only ever one person waiting tables, even when the place is packed. I feel bad for them, but that doesn't do away with a dinner consisting of sweet potato fries and a chicken pot pie taking two hours. Not to mention that I waited over thirty minutes for a refill on my diet coke. Beyond all this, they charged the wrong amount on my card, erroneously charged me a second time, and then when I called the manager, he said he'd call me back Monday. I had to call back on Tuesday as he hadn't called me on Monday. Then I had to call my bank and have them dispute the charges. This is insanely ridiculous. I will say the food is really good. It is however spendy for what you're getting. Tasty, but spendy. The service however is some of the worst I've seen. Ever. No, really. I won't be going back ever again. It's just not worth the pain.
(1)
Erin B.
Delicious pies, but service is crap. Our server took our order & disappeared forever! Excuse me, we are here to drink. 40 min before appearances doesn't cut it. And when we finally resorted to going to the bar we were punished by a 18% tip being put on our table of 4! That is outrageous. And the food was good and not very expensive ($9.95) BUT a tiny pie in the corner of the plate with tons of fries does not do it for me. Drinks are also OK ($4.50 beer), but not an exceptional deal. Uh-uh pies & pints. Not good enough.
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Garrett W.
Good: -Delicious!!!! Have tried the lamb/potato (my favorite), the Spinich/feta, and the beef/mushroom. All were Delicious! -Their fries are always fried to perfect crispiness. -Mac & cheese is REALLY good -FREE POOL ON SUNDAYS -Jolly Roger on tap :) amongst others and a full bar -Their split pea soup DOESN't have bacon or ham!!! YES! -A well lit restaurant portion in front and a dark cool small bar area in back with a pool table Bad: -Split pea soup is not spiced all that well and kinda "boring" -Not the largest portions but i don't usually eat much so thats ok for me -parking is street parking and can be a bit of a PITA on busy days.
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Heather M.
This was the first place that was ever suggested to me by a friend upon moving to Seattle. "You gotta try Pies and Pints--they've got a bluegrass band, even!" Now, I do love a good pint of Guinness every day. Guinness as usual. But, pies? Never really got into them. Two years later: OH, YOU MEAN MEAT PIES! I can get with that. And get with that, I did. I got the Beef, Bacon, and Broccoli Cheddar pie of the day, with a side of Jalapeno Garlic Cheese soup of the day. The server didn't get the "Du jour à la deux" joke I made, but I don't even speak French and who gives a crap OMG MEAT PIES. My gentleman lover got the chicken pot pie and fries with a garlic aioli, but that doesn't matter because I couldn't even help him, or myself, finish any plates. The food was deceptively small looking on such big plates! I didn't even get to fit in a second Guinness. I feel guilt. But not remorse. I will definitely return here, not for the clean bathrooms with funny jokes about the Patriotic Act within them, not for the excellent band photography on the wall, and not even for the impressive live band (yeah, covers!) that happened to be there... But because I friggin' love meat pies, and this is the first place in Seattle that actually owned up to the recommendation. Sure, we're not in Kansas* anymore, and I don't even care. [*Editor's note: I am not from Kansas. I am from Chicago. Where the food is so awesome, you want to die like that fat guy in Monty Python EVERYDAY of your life.]
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Amy L.
I just keep loving this place more every time I go, great music, great atmosphere and great food. I've been working nights and eating later in the day so having a place that doesn't shut down promptly at 8 and serves real food is great. In my last review I noted that sometimes the pies came out unevenly cooked but in my many visits since then I haven't had that problem again. Lately I've been getting the pie of the day or the mac and cheese of the day with the soup of the day and I'm never disappointed. Last night I was having a terrible day and the ooey-gooey jalapeno chicken pie with tomato corn soup really hit the spot. That being said, the standard menu fare still rocks, I highly recommend giving the lamb pie a shot. I also love the brilliant idea of re-purposing glass liquor bottles as water carafes, extra hilarious if you get a vodka one and wonder why they would leave a full bottle of vodka on the table. ;)
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Bill Q.
Take it, have it , it's yours. Never going back here again. Maybe it is different for brunch, but I am so done with this place. I am 47 and a while back the term "Yuppies" created a sense of fear in people like me. Pretenious, self important and self involved do not make for a good crowd. Sitting at the bar and listening to some of the demands from the young patrons make me sick. Sorry ladies, you were even worse. Bar keep is busting his ass multi tasking so many things. How about following up your demands with pleases, thanks and okays???
(1)
Nerick M.
I finally gave in to try out Pies & Pints after numerous recommendations from friends and I'm glad that I actually enjoyed my time there. Great name and great idea. I was expecting the place to be a little dark and pub-ish, which it was....and which didn't bother me at all. What I had hoped was that I'd get a slightly bigger pie for what I paid. I ended up ordering the Beef Mushroom Burgundy pie, which was pretty delicious. The pie was a little bigger than my other favorite pie joint, but not too much bigger. I do have to say the ingredients were very flavorful and fresh and I'm tempted to come back to try out the other flavors. These pies come out made to order and are piping hot. If you get the pie and a side combo, then it's pretty filling, especially if it's the baked mac and cheese on the side. I was also able to sample the mini reubens (plate was too small), the spinach dip (very good), and the poutine (delicious!). Again, luckily I had a Living Social coupon with me, which saved a ton. I guess the final price wasn't too bad, considering all the food. My only reservation was the small size of the pies. The service here is very friendly, accommodating, and attentive. There was actually only one server and she was able to take care of our table even while simultaneously attending about 6others during happy hour. I'd say, give this a try if you're in the university district area.
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Susie P.
So where to start. I arrived ahead of two friends for dinner. Service started out good, when my first friend arrived about 10 mins later she got a beer right away. When the next member of our party arrived she had to seek out a waiter for a drink. Service went downhill from there. It took awhile for food service. I had ordered a salad and my plate was snatched off the table so quickly that we all just looked at each other and shook our heads. The waiter delivered the bill without asking if we wanted anything else. Hello, we would have ordered another round of drinks!!! The busser was the only one who seemed to understand that she had a job to do.
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Sameer K.
We had dinner here last night with a living social deal. We actually had a challenge spending the $40 here for the two of us. We ended up with a warm cocktail (with whipped cream), an appetizer, two pies/side and a slice of cake. The pies were smaller than we expected for the price, but were very delicious and pretty filling. Perhaps the portions are about right. We will be back to try more pies and the poutine.
(4)
Sam L.
Wow, nice looking menu. It had me salivating, to most of you drooling, ok? To those of you in the know, I have to let out my Sam Knison scream and flail my arms at the tasty lil pies..I'd say if they were say twice the size than they really are I'd have been happier. I had a lil tiny beef pie and a ginormous side salad that nearly hid my pie...I loved the crust and the innards were tasty as well. I'm thinking mebbe two of these cute lil pies would do me right not that I'm a big eater but in case I was, that'd be about right. Besides, I guess I was expecting more for the price. I couldn't tell if the waitress was being funny, sarcastic or just in a bad mood. I'll have to go back again and check. That way I can sample even more on the menu. To me, everyone but the waitress was friendly. Mebbe we caught her on a bad night. God help her if she's always that way. We also had dessert, the chocolate cake. I've had better. I need a second look to make a better assessment of this place. Hopefully, it'll be a better experience!
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Stephanie C.
Ended up here after a day at the Bite of Seattle and expected good things because I've heard of this place before. All we got was lackluster service (from our waitress, the other gal was doing the job of like 3 people) and some less than mediocre food. First, she came up and asked if wanted any drinks. One person didn't have his ID on him so we didn't get anything. We all asked for waters and she turned away from us, but not before I heard a comment along the lines of "Wow... some FRIDAY night." I'm sorry, but I didn't know I was expected to order a pint just for coming in. Strike one. Secondly, we were really excited for some poutine (fries w/ cheese curds & gravy)... but they were out of curds. Strike one n' a half. Third, we ordered the chicken/bacon pie as a pie float. It came out as a cup of soup and a pie on the side. The split pea soup was inedible and had a pasty taste but the pie was decent. We had the Irish Nachos (as recommended in place of the poutine) and I, personally, thought it didn't taste good at all. Others were able to stomach it though. The "beer cheese sauce" just doesn't cut it for me.. it was overly sweet and tasted more like a dessert. The Greek salad was plentiful; the vinaigrette was too subtle in taste, good amount of feta and the hummus/pita was a nice addition. Strike two. Fourth, our waitress showed zero enthusiasm throughout our time here. Instead, another girl cleaned our table and filled our water a few time. Honestly, I wished SHE was our waitress. The experience would have been 10x better regardless of how the food was. Strike three. Good chance I won't be back.
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Katy H.
So I just got back from dinner at Pies & Pints and I loved it! I had never heard of it until tonight and I was so impressed. I will definitely be back. The theme is that they serve pints with their homemade pot pies. The menu is really extensive (I didn't know so many varieties of savory pies existed!) and it even includes vegetarian options. Aside from just pot pies and beers they also have a great drink menu and salads, appetizers, etc. It was actually very hard to choose my dinner and my drink.. needless to say I need to pay many more visits just to cover everything that I was drooling over tonight. I had a Pink Taco cocktail (super yum) and the Mediterranean pie. Everything was great and the pies come with a side order of salad, fries, mashed potatoes or macaroni. All I can speak for is the macaroni.. it was possibly the best I've ever had. I'm definitely a fan.
(4)
Liz W.
Fun place. Needs better ventilation and bathrooms were questionable. I'll probably come back.
(3)
Lisa B.
This place is one of my standbyes. Yes, sometimes things move slowly and service can be hit or miss, but the food is reliably good. I like the pub atmosphere, there's plenty of street parking, and they have a good selection of beers on tap. Way less pretentious than the places that seem to be taking over cap hill. Love their sweet potato fries and mac & cheese. Plus, they have really good desserts!
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Delilah R.
I can't bring myself to give Pies & Pints less then five stars. Each time I come here, the service is impeccable and intuitive. The place is clean and has some interesting decor pieces. I've never not liked the music playing and that is a big bulls eye. Not to mention, the food here is fabulous and drinks are poured strong and mixed well. I prefer the lamb pie. It's great, with tender lamb chunks and never served too hot. (I'm that girl that touches the plate, even with the warning "hot plate"-every time.) Of course, I'm going to recommend you get a pie and order it floating. You'll know what I mean if u go here and have never been. Their soup is very tasty and their salads are HUGE. Their beers on tap are pretty generic but they have some excellent imported brews behind the bar. I had a fabulous stout and some German beers the last time I was here and it just made me want to come back again soon. They serve a mean martini and the bartenders always come up with some shocking rec's that I've never even heard of. It's nice to know there are some drinks out there I've never tried and it keeps me coming back.
(5)
Inna B.
They have pot pies? The beef they use is all natural (plus all that other good stuff) and from Vashon Island? They have a nice variety of beer on tap? HH is 4-6pm? Sounds good! One of the main things I noticed about the atmosphere was how LOUD it was. Loud and full of little kids. I was not so happy with the loud families aspect. HH means some discounted appetizers (about $3-5 each), $1 off draft beers, and.... possibly something else? Not sure. I had some kind of German beer that was on special, and it was pretty good. I kind of wish I would have gone for the Lazy Boy hefeweizen, though, because that's the one my boyfriend got and it was very tasty. For food we started off with jalapeno poppers (with ranch). They were delicious, warm, and very.... squirty. We decided to follow that up with our pies a la carte. I went for the steak and potato and he got the beef and mushroom. Pie Impressions - That's a SMALL pie! They use canned mushrooms? Why does it cost $6.95? Oh. The beef. The beef must be why. The beef is goooood. Service was alright. We didn't have any dessert, but the stuff they had on display looked quite delicious. I don't know if I'll be back, but it was.... a-okay.
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Jacey F.
Might not be the best place for a big group (It's been pretty busy the 3 times I've been there), but it's a neat, fun place. Sure, the service can be a bit slow, but they are keeping their eyes up, so if you catch their attention they'll get to you ASAP. You can also order food from the bartender if you end up seated at the bar (we waited for a waiter for a bit, but I don't think thats how it works in the back end there). It's a bit hip, but very casual. We took my boyfriend's dad there when he visited and he didn't seem to feel out of place and really enjoyed himself. The important part- the food! It's great. Love the pretzels and at this point I think I've at least sampled all of the pies and they're all very yummy. They have yummy ciders on tap, too!
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Christopher C.
Great food! Mac -n- cheese was piping hot and the pies were really good. Don't expect restaurant style service, though. They don't take your order at the tables even though they bus it and bring you your food. I wasn't WOW'ed but it definitely wasn't bad. I'll go again and write another review maybe.
(3)
kim m.
So I heard about this place from a friend and I thought....hey what a great concept. So me and a couple of friends went to check it out. The decor is great... love what they have done. We went straight back to the bar area and sat down to order. I of course ordered one of their many pot pie choices. The pot pie was very good in flavor, a little burnt though and the only real complaint....way too small for the price. It was more like an appetizer size than something you would think of as a meal. But great experience overall.. and I will for sure go back.
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D B.
Service has burned me repeatedly both in the bar and the front. Food is pretty decent, but come at happy hour to not pay too much.
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al m.
FUN! Food is good. They have sweet potato fries - doesn't take much more than that for me; I know easy. The pies were really good too of course. We came on a packed night and slid into booth as soon as one opened. It took a short while to get some service. It was packed, they were busy, and its is dive-bar kind of place, not a fancy restaurant, so didn't care all that much. Love the atmosphere...totally chill with that Seattle kind of under-toned dark hip kind of vibe (if that makes any sense). We'll totally go back. Great neighborhood joint.
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Heather L.
I absolutely love the happy hour (regular and late night) at Pies & Pints. There are a myriad of food choices and discounts on libations. The service is always excellent and seating/parking couldn't be easier to come by. It's a relaxed atmosphere that just feels right.
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Patrick L.
The place is dark and kind of sad inside. The people I saw in the back bar area all looked lonely and sad, so that's a bit depressing to see when pass through when heading to the bathroom. However, the pot pies are really good! They come out scorching hot, so definitely poke some holes and let it cool down a minute. The pies are definitely way overpriced and the portions are too small. They're good, but the average eater will need two of them to be full, and since each one is so expensive, it ends up being an expensive meal. It shouldn't be, since it's simple comfort food. Or, if you want to charge these prices, give larger portions. When you eat something this savory, you want to leave satisfied, not as if you just ate an appetizer. To top it off, the service is slow and also pretty bad. Pies & Pints falls waaaay short of its potential and only earns 2 stars because the puff pastries taste really good.
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Karin A.
I had never heard of this place until I had a date with some of my college girls. I have never been a meat pie lover, and the idea did not initially appeal to me but my friend wouldn't stop raging about P&P so I got excited to try it out. The atmosphere is all right, a rather simple bunch of wooden booths and chalk boards...but I wouldn't expect anything else, I mean is not that pies are much of a gourmet meal anyway. I ordered a mushrooms/chicken pie with macaroni on the side. What a huge plate! The side was the best, nothing like a bowl of gooey, creamy delicious pasta goodness to justify the abrupt raise in cholesterol levels. The pie was a big portion and completely exceeded my taste expectations. Service was nothing extraordinary but the place was really empty so she had all her time to take care of us. Overall, I like the place and the food was good but I wouldn't crave it or come back any time soon.
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Danika M.
Pies & Pints is one of the only bars I've been to with good salads and food after 11 pm or midnight. Tasty handmade pies (meaty or veggie) and a decent selection of beers on tap. Their beef comes from a fancy cow-spa on Vashon Island. The vegetarian Indian Curry pie is awesome. Gluttons: You have the option of drowning your pie in gravy, covering it in bacon, or floating it on a bowl of pea soup. Other dishes include Welsh-beer-sauce Mac & Chee, and a multi-layered chocolate-Guinness cake (really rich and really tasty). A bit pricey, but better than most bar/diner food available late. Food is served until close. They have fresh pies for take & bake.
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Craig H.
Recommend avoiding this place. After being admonished by a rude waitress for selecting the only remaining table (booth for 4 or 6 and we were 2) in the main room, offering to move if a larger group came in, and waiting 10 minutes for her to come back, we decided to leave. It's too bad too. I just moved to the neighborhood and liked the concept.
(1)
Patrick F.
Great food & atmosphere - live music on Sunday's is always a plus
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Amy W.
This is my neighborhood pub... cozy, happy, convenient. One night, feeling anti-social, but like I should be around people, I went to Pies 'n' Pints with a book, and had a tasty beer, some crispy fries and a pie. No one looked at me weird, and the waitress seemed to think my Friday night nerdiness was cute. I am cute. The pies are sometimes tasty, sometimes bland, sometimes burnt - I think the beef burgundy is the best bet, but they sometimes have good specials. They have regular fries and sweet potato fries - go all out, get the sweet potato. It comes with aioli, which is just a fancy word for mayonnaise. That's right, call something by its French name, and you can eat pure mayonnaise with your fries! Some nights, they have bands near the front, and there's pool in the back - it's a great place to kick back, at any time of the day.
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Kyle J.
Pies are a little small but a pretty cool bar overall. You cant beat the free pool. Awesome wings
(4)
B W.
I love Pies and Pints. It's a Perfect place for a couple or a big group of friends. The Indian Curry pie is to die for and that bartender makes a perfect Jack and Coke! I'm not a fan of the live music in bars, so I just try to drink really fast when I notice that the band is about to start up. Great atmosphere and delicious food. I have tried just about everything on the menu and it's all perfect!
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Becka L.
A quirky little joint on 65th, ok pies but nothing special. The pies are pretty small, although filling, and can be kind of dry. I would suggest dousing them in gravy (which is extra) or having it drowned in a bowl of soup (also extra). A couple of pints probably makes the experience more enjoyable, but I don't drink beer, so I wouldn't know. Ps&Ps has odd atmosphere; I think they're going for the pub feel, but it's a little contrived. It feels a little confused - wannabe family restaurant in front, dark but ambience-free pub in the back. If you eat in the bar, beware of amateur pool players - the table is situated in the middle of the room, and you might get jabbed if you're not careful. Quite annoying, actually. They have board games available but you'll never have time to complete a game while waiting for your pies, and they're kind of oogy anyways.
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D C.
The food is great here. One of a kind. My issue is that when I go there I want two things: a beer and a pie... in THAT ORDER. Routinely I sit down, order my Stone IPA and wait...and wait....and wait. Meanwhile the waitress is meandering around taskless for 5-10 minutes as if the beer needed to be cooked along with the pie. Truly frustrating. Anyways...The pies are great, as is the beer selection. My only other gripe is that it seems a little bit pricey.
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Ian O.
Stopped by here the other day and I was very impressed. I had a little curry pie thingy and it was very good. When my friend told me to meet her and Pies & Pints I was thinking I was in for some sort of dessert pie, the meat pie was a good surprise. I can see this being a great late night place to come for some great after drinking food. Also they have Mac & Jack's Panther Porter, which the only other place I've seen it on tap was at the Taphouse downtown.
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Sarah S.
I'd been here before and liked it, but not felt any particular compulsion to return. This all changed last night when I made it out for the Sunday night folk review! A gaggle of local folkies were there playing in a loose format that was somewhere between a concert and a seisun. I showed up with some bluegrass punks from Chicago who were on tour and the organizer invited them up to play. Towards the end of the night it dissolved into a big jam session, with three fiddles, three banjos, mandolin, guitar, and dancing. I might come next Sunday and bring my washboard! The real drawback here is the service. We started in the front watching music, wandered to the back to play pool, and then eventually came back up front for more music. This would have been fine except that our waiter insisted on transferring our tab to the back, even though we told him we'd eventually be back up front. In a place that small, there's just no reason to make things so complicated, especially when there's free pool on one end and free music on the other! Our waiter was a little iffy in general, my mac & cheese took a half hour to arrive, one of my friends was served the wrong beer, and at the end of the night a porter ended up on our tab that no one had ordered. To be fair, they copped to the wrong beer and took the porter off. The food is delicious but juuuust this side of too pricey. I don't drink beer, but my friends bitched that it was too expensive ($3 Pabst and they were out of $1.50 Hamms). All in all, Sunday nights are STILL worth it, dodgy service bedamned!
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Tilly M.
I'd give the food 5 stars. The salad with blue cheese, apples and nuts was delicious. Just the right amount of dressing and very fresh. Service was about 2 stars. Very slow. The pies were very very tasty. Very fresh ingredients. It's a tired, grungy kind of place with fabulous food. Who would guess? You just have to read yelp to know what to expect.
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James B.
An old friend & I went to Pies & Pints for dinner & drinks; I ordered the fish & chips and he ordered a pot pie. We were both disappointed by the size of his pot pie so I shared by fish & chips with him after he finished his bite-sized pie. I'd say their pot pies were way overpriced but the fish & chips plate was great. They had a fair selection of drinks but seemed to be out of the most popular brands. The table help was excellent, the music was a little too loud and it made conversation difficult.
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J K.
To me, it's basically a woodsy Seattle tavern. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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Kelsey M.
I'm going to have to find a different place for winter comfort food. The pies here are delicious! They serve Jolly Rodger, which I like... ...but holy hell, why the bad service? I've been here several times, and I will now only come back sparingly. The first time I came here the waitress flat our ignored me while she served-sorry, flirted with the guy friends I was with. Hey, I don't mind my single guy friends trying to get a little something, but I don't deserve to be ingored. I called her out on it and she later apologised, so ok, I went back to get mediocre, but accepable service. ...Fast forward to last night: After waiting a half hour to get any one's attention my brother (who arrived a bit earlier than us) gets his order in, and we finally get to see a menu. My brother "hey, I'd like the chicken pot pie with the....hey she walked off before I was done ordering!" 15 min later..We get to order, and my brother gets to finish. 1/2 hour later my brothers pie comes. Waitress: "The fries will be a bit late" Brother: "Ok that's fine" 10 min later the fries come: Me to my brother: "ooh those fries look yummy, I should have gotten a side too." Waitress (in an inarguably less than friendly tone): "you know, in my defense, you forgot to tell me you wanted a side" What!?! Where did that come from? That's was uneccessary! You know, we were willing to overlook the slow service, we were willing to overlook the walking away while he was ordering, because people make mistakes. But bitchy comments? Uh uh. Too top it all of, she added gratuity into the final bill. Not cool. The food was good though....two generous stars for that.
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Kandi B.
Cool concept - but Pies & Pints didn't really deliver. The pies are teeny. You really do need at least two - and they aint cheap. Like $7-8 bucks a pop. For a pie. A tiny pie. They do have some pretty good combos (I liked the veggie one), but some of them are downright bland. We sat in the bar in the back. Big, big mistake. The bartender was having a MAJOR meltdown. Not sure what the deal was, but he kept leaving the bar every three minutes, would run into the office (right next to the bar), and SLAM the door. Then he would come out, pour maybe a drink or two, then.....SLAM - into the office again. Everyone, including the waitstaff, seemed a bit baffled by the whole ordeal. Poor guy - he was having a tough day. It made it impossible to order a drink, get a drink, or even get the bill (we had to wait 15 minutes...heading out the door....with our coats on). Plus, no cheap beers at all. Even the PBR was $4. Perhaps they're trying to take P&P to a new level. They're not there yet.
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Russell L.
I like this place. It's got a really weird store front though. You look in and it looks all small and empty up front. Then you step in and realize the place extends all the way to the back where the bar and pool table are. If I were them, I'd try to make the front look more enticing. But anyways, great pies are to be had there. Sure they are small but they are really rich, savory and filling, especially with their yummy fries on the side. Hell, I can eat a lot. But after a pie, fries and a pint, I'm stuffed. There's a ton of butter in the pies I suspect. They've got a decent beer selection and a full bar. Friendly staff too.
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chad c.
The pies were small. I mean really small - I could have plowed through 2 or 3 of them if 80% of my plate wasn't full of french fries. The fries were good though, thick and crispy. $9.95 for a pie and fries, I expect the pie to be bigger than 3 inches in diameter. Reminded me of Four N Twenty pies that are meant as a snack in Australia. The pie filling and crust were delicious though - what there was of it.
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Adam M.
puff-pastry pie, with savory insides. they don't really nail it tho; they're so small that they are dry. I dont have a problem with the price, what I'd like to see is an increase of both the price and the overall size. I'd order two, but I'd just get lots of puff pastry and not enough filling. Service sucks, but I don't really care. the pool table is free!
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Andrew S.
I'm surprised it took me a year to check this place out considering i am only blocks away and heard so many good things about it. We went on a sunday afternoon and there really weren't many customers around, maybe just 5-8 tables. First things first, the atmosphere is really really great, it is one of the first things that hit me and clearly makes me more likely to return. After a good start I was struck by how long it took to get the waitstaff to acknowledge our existance, i finally just went up and got our menus. Finally, after awhile, we got some PBRs and both ordered different floating pies (in the soup!). Luckily, we had alot to talk about but because we had a long long long wait for drinks and food. I think P&P lucked out on that front because any other day then Sunday I probably would have flipped out and gave them one star. The wait staff were super nice and I really have absolutely no complaints about them other then the slug pace. This also extended into the relm of waiting for a check at the end of the meal....my biggest pet peeve. The food was pretty darn good, i look forward to returning and trying everything else. Price was a little expensive for what we got but that can be forgiven because everything seemed pretty fresh. Not sure why i gave it 4 stars overall, i guess I just enjoyed my time there even though it was longer then i expected ....near and hour and a half....
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Maria C.
Back in my young, poor post college days we used to be able to buy 5 Swanson's pot pies for a buck and that was dinner every night we didn't eat Ramen noodles. I still have a fondness for pies but have graduated to Pies and Pints' version. No more cardboard crust, theirs is firm and rich and not too flaky. My favorite is the Indian curry pie floating in a bowl of split pea soup. Sounds weird, right? Nope, it's stick to your ribs and warm you on a winter night yummy. The beef mushroom burgundy pie is also out of this world. And you always have enough room for dessert. GUINNESS CAKE!! Need I say more?
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David H.
Alright, let's keep it real (see review below). Pies are $5.95. They are fucking small. I did not eat one, but my peeps did. They have a fair selection of pies and some vege options, too. Beer on tap. Duh. Fine selection. Cozy atmosphere. Located in the strange Roosevelt neighborhood, which seems to attract a transient/punk crowd. I grew up here, so I can't hate, but it is strange. Close proximity to the U, I suppose, plus, the neighborhood is littered with slum-lord tenants. Our waitress was great.
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Holly W.
The food here is GREAT. The service sucked. After sitting for a few minutes without being greeted, I saw 2 girls behind the counter and thought maybe you were supposed to go order at the counter. I went up and the girl was apologetic, handed me menus and told me she'd be out in a few minutes. It took awhile for her to get back to us, which was weird because it didn't seem super busy to me. Most of the tables were full, but I wouldn't say it was bustling. Once our food came, it was so yummy. The little pies are so cute. We got the steak and potatoe with mashed potatoes and gravy (for an extra chg) on top. The mashed pots/gravy on top was key, it would have been too dry w/out. The pie was yummy, however...there were only 2 bits of steak in the whole thing. We also ordered mac-&-cheese and a ceasar salad...both GREAT! I labeled this as $$$, not because it's really expensive, but for what you get it's a bit much. Our bill was $50 with a meal and 2 beers each. The ambience is fun and energetic, I'll be back to try some of the other pies....but I'll make sure i'm in a patient mood and not in a hurry.
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Karyn G.
I adore this pub. Absolutely, unequivocally. And not just because it was the first place where I could find a Pimm's Cup after moving to Seattle (or the fact that I have slight crushes on the employees). The atmosphere is casual, the wait staff is friendly, and the food is fast and comforting. It's even great on a grad student budget--just forego the beer (or have a PBR) and a single pie and you can stay under $10. Try the Irish Nachos. You'll thank me later.
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Don T.
There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. Pies & Pints, badasstastical name, full of potential and greatness. Unfortunately, the pies are tiny and overpriced ($6.95 for something the size of a Dick's burger). Brother, can you spare a side? A bed of mixed greens, a few fries, a slice of orange? No? That'll cost me $3 more dollars? Argh, this is unjust!
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Dee W.
I have been wanting to come here for years (yes, years!!) and finally went last weekend. Nice atmosphere, comfy booths, cute bar in back. The server was okay, it's a pub, whaddaya want? We had Irish Nachos--- nacho toppings over fries. Pretty delish. We liked that the cheese sauce was layered throughout so u don't get to the last layer and it's just plain ol' fries. All four of my group got different pies (two types of chicken, one lamb, one steak). All were happy with the pies they selected. We all got side salads except one tried the Mac n cheese. It was the bomb.com ! I was seriously jealous. I'm SOOOooo getting that side next time. Who needs greens anyway? We all felt the pies coulda been bigger. Maybe a small and large option? We had an app and were all game to have dessert, the Baileys cake-- which was dry. I would have rather had more pot pie and been satisfied than have dessert.
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Cuppy T.
I honestly didn't expect to love this place as much as I do! The food is full-on yummy (the Indian Curry Pot Pie is my personal favourite!!!) and it's just a fun place to hang out. The desserts are also quite lovely & it's definitely a place to go to with a big appetite & if you don't want to spend a assload of money.
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Chris H.
Pie was pretty crusty, not much filling for the dry and crumbly, not flaky, pastry. Service was slow, they were having a really important conversation while I sat and starved. When they did finally take my order the guy was pretty nice and attentive though. Food was nothing special though and portions were pretty small. This place would be good for a lite lunch on a cold day or for studying college students. That is college students that are studying, not me studying them. Otherwise I dont see any reason to go back.
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Rebecca O.
My husband and I really like the food here, which is why we keep coming back despite the horrendous and at times downright rude service, slightly over priced food, and poor draft selection. (When you have "pints" in the title you expect a bit more.) The beef and cauliflower curry pies call us despite all of that. We will abandon ship the second we can find something of similar taste and quality.
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Bram W.
Great food, good beer, kid friendly, reasonably priced.
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Christine H.
my group consisted of 3 girls on a Thursday night. We walked in, found a table, waited a couple minutes, nobody came by with menus, so we thought we were supposed to grab one on the way in, so I grabbed 3, just as the waitress was coming to get them. No worries, it's a pub-like place, I'm fine with grabbing my own menu. We ordered drinks, got our drinks, ordered food, got our food about 10-15 min later. Waitress didn't ask if we needed anything else, so I just grabbed a ketchup bottle from the next table. Again, no worries, it's a pub! Food was very good; between us we had the lamb and potato pie, the chicken pot pie, and the Indian curry, and of course, some sweet potato fries. :) It was a good thing the sides were included, since there's no way that 3-4" diameter pie was going to fill me up, but it was still very good and came with a ton of fries. Overall, the food was very good, maybe a little on the high side cost-wise for the small pies, but I liked the ambiance as it reminded me of a London pub. Total for an entree and 1 cocktail: $18. Service was not bad, but I just opted to get my own menu and find my own ketchup, so I think it's more of a place where you have to do something if you want something.
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Lindsey B.
Pies & Pints makes you feel like you are an insider and you have discovered a secret that will blow up the minute the masses find out! First of all, it's Australian. Maybe that's obvious to all of you smarties, but I had no idea. Which is cool in and of itself - I'm not completely sure why - but it is. The food, er... the pies rather, are great. They aren't as big as I would have thought. Case in point, my boyfriend can easily eat three, but they are affordable. And the drinks are downright cheap! Don't leave without having a cider (or two or three) - so cheap, SO GOOD!
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J J.
I've visited this place a couple of times and have enjoyed the food and beer both times. I've always been a fan of savory pies and don't see enough of them around, so this is a bit of a treat. The afternoon/early evening I went for dinner was great, it wasn't crowded and we didn't feel rushed at all, I drank a few pints of beer, had a pie, and played cards with my friends until we were done. I don't get out to Seattle much (it is a bit far from Chicago) but I can see myself going back if I ever find myself out there again.
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John H.
As mentioned, the pies are small (only slightly bigger than a hockey puck), but I found them filling enough. The mushroom beef burgundy was my selection, and I was quite happy. Service OK, layout a little weird because they actually had a band play last night but they were way in the back where there really was no seating. All in all it's a nice meal in a casual atmosphere. I'd recommend it, but can't say I'd go out of my way.
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Megan O.
I used to live about 3 blocks from here and I really miss it. Nothing like being able to stumble home from the bar! The pies here are really good and they usually have a daily special. I wish I would've tried the mac and cheese pie they had one day. I don't think I could choose a favorite one, maybe the beef? The drinks here are much better than I expected. I ordered a margarita and thought I would be disappointed (please stop using mix!) but it was great! They use fresh squeezed juice in all of their drinks. In the frigid months they have a winter warmer menu that is cool. The hot toddy did me right! My husband's favorite thing to get was the Irish Nachos. It's fries covered in cheese sauce, jalapenos, tomatoes, green onions, black olives and probably a few more things. Total gut bomb but great for soaking up the booze. I saw an ad in The Stranger recently that said they have brunch on the weekends now, I'll be trekking into the old hood for that soon.
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Elaine H.
Love the live bluegrass here on a Sunday night. Pies are delicious and flaky, and the french fries are amazing. Good rotating beer list on tap. Service can be slow, but it's more of a pub atmosphere than restaurant, so it's somewhat expected.
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Rebecca K.
This is the place around the corner that you reallly want to like...but just aren't sure you do. It's cute, it serves, well, pies and pints, and it's conveniently located a couple of short minutes away from our front stoop. Unfortunately, the pies are a wee on the small side, the service (albeit friendly and hipster) needs some help, and after our last visit, we left wanting just a little bit more. Both food and our personal time back, that is. That being said, three cheers for their sweet potato fries and mini reubens. Delish! If you want a good, cheap, pubby happy hour, this is your place. $2.95-$3.95 apps, and a good selection for all your personal munching pleasures.
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judy n.
who doesn't want savory meat filling in a flakey butter crust? crazy people, that's who. while the service was pretty lackadaisical, at least she was pretty & friendly. this place personifies great cheap eats.
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Tammy V.
i didn't try a pie so don't ask. but their cajun fries were WAY better then 6 arms. the bartender was really nice --- but this isn't really my scene and the bathrooms are a bit gross for my liking (i think it's unisex so when you're sitting on the toilet you're looking @ two urinals....) =X
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Christine N.
i went here for a friends bday. we had around 10 people. the restaurant has a chill vibe to it, if you cant already tell by what they serve (pot pies and beer...doesnt get much more homey than that). we all ordered a variety of pies, all of the ones i was able to try were tasty (i had the steak&potato). the size of the pies are a bit small for the cost...but they have a happy hour (which i have yet to try out) which seems reasonable. good selection of beer. which leads me to my favorite part of the dining experience: guinness cake. this was a glorious slice of chocolate cake if i do say so myself. donno if i'd frequent this place because i just need more food than their pies provide, but its got a very laid-back atmosphere and friendly service.
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Sambucus R.
Pies and Pints is the best bar/snackin' joint in the area. I've been going for over 3 years now, and it's been a consistently good experience. It's got the comfortable neighborhoody vibe, plus it has the bar in the back. The people have always been friendly, there are good food and dessert options, including some vegetarian/vegan ones. There's usually good music playing (whether the bluegrass band or over the speakers). And the weekend brunch turned out to be better than expected. I'll be going here as long as I live in the area.
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Linzer R.
Great happy hour and even better service!
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mark n.
came in on a monday around 930, went to the of the bar and waited around ten min, saw someone playing with something behind the bar and payed us no mind. Then we walked to latona and had a great meal with great service! hope the owner of pies and pints reads this, your staff had walked a hundred plus dollar tab!
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Sara N.
I have been curious about this place since we moved to the hood last year. I love the idea of it and the pies were quite good and filling. I didnt think that they were too small at all. I think that the only thing odd was that they were out of like 4 kinds of beer when we went...arent they called pies AND PINTS? I will defintely go back. I agree with other reviewers that the ambience was a little cold. we couldnt quite figure out how the place worked when we walked in, and the pie case looked sparse so we thought that they were out and closing soon...but, they must keep the spare pies in the back somewhere...
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Jenn L.
The meat pies are incredible (and very affordable)! I like that the pies are small because I don't have the need to stuff myself with heany food every meal. A pie, side salad and a pint of beer= a happy tummy.
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Brian M.
This place is very cozy. You will love the open windows in the front in the summer time. The breeze blows through and it is great. While not on the menu, I do believe they make the best Bloody Marry in Seattle.
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Derek R.
To be honest with you this restaurant is what made me come to Yelp and open up an account...As a chef in the industry...I am sick and tired of going into restaurants because I think the food stands a chance to be met yet again with some Bull*&^% Friggin service....and as a chef it makes me upset cause the food there was descent....the Beef Burgundy pie could have been a little saucier....and if your name is Pies and Pints I can't give you the benefit of the doubt and say....well the flavor is there , a little dry but maybe this is a first for them and the crust soaked up the juices....No you are PIES and Pints....bringing me back to the bartender whom was our server.....We asked for a menu and after receiving it managed to both knock down an IPA before he returned to take our order...we had the before mentioned beef Burgundy pie and a mac and cheese...the mac and cheese was pretty tasty....a little heavy on the cheese but good for bar type food....We were ready to order another pie because the hunger was still there and I wanted to see if the Chicken Pie had the velvety sauce oozing out of it that I was looking for....Well our plates sat in front of us for 20 min along with our first round of empty beer glasses...On this note we left....will i be back ....doubtful....there are many other restaurants in Seattle where I can get bad service with descent food but I'll take the Five Points service over this.
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kitty t.
the pies were...eh. under seasoned. and the service was sh*t poor. not impressed with all the hype ive heard.
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danah o.
the best things about this place are the free pool table, the chocolate guinness cake and the band that plays there on wednesday nights (they're called slimpickins and they play swing/ragtime with charming finesse). the pies are expensive for the size, but i guess i never really liked pot pies anyway.
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Robyn H.
Its a little dark for my tastes but the beer and pies are good. The bottom crust on my meat pie was a little soggy but its difficult to keep the pie dough from soaking up the juices. The flavor was good and I'd certainly come back again but be aware that small kids run rampant in the front of the shop. Try the bar in the back for a little quiet.
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Lily L.
I got the Mediterranean pie filled with artichoke, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and goat cheese. The goat cheese was not as pungent and although I'm not a fan of it, the pie itself wasn't so bad. Still a huge fan of Pie in Fremont, the concept of Pies & Pints is fun and attractive. I would try this location again.
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Oralea H.
How I wish the food was better than it is. Staff is awesome. Beer is great. Location is perfect for us... nice walk down the street. But it's been quite a while since I've eaten anything here and thought, "Oh, that was good." No. Average and bland. Hope there's a revamp in the future. Still going to go check out some live music there next week and enjoy a beer. But will be having dinner somewhere else.
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Scott L.
You will never guess what they serve here. Pies...ANND.....Pints I went in thinking am I going to get pumpkin pie or some fancy pie, but to my surprise they had nothing but pot pies. Amazing pot pies I should add. I had the spicy buffalo chicken pot pie. It had massive tender chucks of chicken. A handful of hearty roasted vegetables , and a slight kick from either hot sauce or peppers in the sauce. I fantastic little spot in a quiet little neighborhood.
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Jeanny M.
Caramel sauce!!!!!!! Now that I have your attention, the actual review: P&P has been on my list to try for at least 4yrs. I only just went here recently because I heard they have a brunch menu. I knew it was the place for our monthly brunch club to meet because I am the Brunch Czar and I say where we go. Ahem. They open at 10am on Sunday, so we arrived a little after that with plenty of street parking and seating options inside. It's larger than it used to be, since they took over the little crafty/art/import store next door. Floor to ceiling windows let in tons of light and the pub goes back quite a ways where it's dark, if you prefer that. They have scrambles, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, french toast, and biscuits/gravy. The price point for entrees is $5-8 each, so you can pick a couple to share, which is great. In addition to the brunch menu, they can serve you from their lunch stuff, which is where the pies and pints varieties reside. There are daily specials of pie, mac&cheese, and soup. They have a "megamosa" which is a pint of mimosa. There's also a bloody mary and Irish coffee too. They're priced $5-6. Service was swell. She was informative and patient and we received our food in a good amount of time. There is regular syrup AND caramel sauce for our french toast (3 or 4 huge slices). The caramel sauce was awesome and perfect to go along w/ the tart slices of Granny Smith apples. The (4) biscuits with sausage gravy were topped with two eggs made the way you want (w/o the egg, it was a dollar cheaper I think). I asked for my eggs over medium, but they arrived too hard. Not a big deal because everything else tasted good. The biscuits were fluffy and not crumbly like I was expecting and the gravy was everywhere. :) The others enjoyed their burrito, scramble and breakfast sandwich. We left full and happy, this is why I'm the Brunch Czar.
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David L.
I wasn't expecting much when our friends suggested meeting for dinner at Pies and Pints, but boy was I surprised. I had the Pie (Spicy Chicken and Tomato) and Side (Jalapeno Mac & Cheese) combo and it was excellent. My wife also enjoyed her Indian Curry Pie and side salad. The pies do appear small at first as the other reviewers stated, but after finishing my meal and 2 pints of beer, I wasn't even considering dessert. The wait time to receive our food was acceptable, but the service from our server was outstanding. I will definitely be back.
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Asmi J.
I likes places that have a very specific kind of food they focus on. Pies and Pints have nice small savoury pies (they may be small, but they are very filling) and beer, obviously. Sides include mac 'n cheese and ... I don't remember the rest. The pies are pretty good. And they have a pie and mac 'n cheese special of the day. It's good comfy food for Seattle fall/winter. And I've been pretty satisfied with their selection. The mac 'n cheese is good, but not the best I've had.
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Rona L.
FINALLY. I got to try this place for a late lunch/early dinner with Lisa N. after hearing about this place for months. They opened at 4 and started serving happy hour between 4-6pm. We both decided to try the "Pies and Pints" deal for around $9 and ordered a HH serving of cajun fries to share. The fries came out first. And they serve a MOUNTAIN of potatoes. Fried, crispy, and with a kick. Loved them. The pies were smaller than I expected, but with the beer and the fries, I left satisfied...even full. I ordered the lamb and potatoes while my friend ordered the chicken, mushroom, and bacon. The lamb was okay. I really thought it lacked seasoning - salt - but the potatoes were good and the crust was delicious (flaky, buttery yumminess)! I had a bite of the chicken, mushroom, and bacon and thought that was okay too. I almost preferred that one because it had some kind of sauce or gravy, and I always picture my pie with some sort of "liquid." Overall, I think this place has four star potential - I just need to order the right dish. The service was good and I definitely want to come back and try their other happy hour foods: brats in a blanket, mini rubens, sweet potato fries...
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Peter L.
Pies and Pints offers some tasty pies and pints of beer, just as the name suggests. And they were doing pies way before the current trend of pies being the next cupcake thing. The dining area is actually quite large and on a Monday night, it was filled with older people and families. In the back, there is a small bar area with dim lighting, a TV and pool table, which is much better for kicking back than the bright dining area. I ordered the classic chicken pot pie and was not disappointed. Large chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce had a nice hint of thyme. Each pie comes with a side, and I had a pea soup that was basically mashed peas - no broth but tasted very fresh and very healthy. They have a decent selection of drafts including some good local microbrews as well as PBR. I am not a big pie fan, but savory pies and beer hit the spot. Definitely would go back again and I would like to try some of the non-pie items as well.
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Lilani E.
Pies & Pints? Savory pies or sweet pies? BOTH! All! What it is - lots of good beers and a great collection of savory pies AND sweet pies. Win-win-win is what I like to call it. Went here on a warm summer's evening and sat outside. They have games that have completely mishandled and have missing parts but they get props for the good thought. Pretty hipster vibe that night. The service was great and the food was decent and very "comforting" which is what a pie should do for you - comfort you. I look forward to going back trying other pies (I had the lamb and pecan pie) and reporting back.
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Wolfhouser V.
Amazing food and decent beer selection, but I am fairly certain my group of three got screwed on a bill. The pies are to die for, though!!
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Elle D.
Everyone was raving about the mac&cheese. I found it too dry and tasteless, couldn't even get pass the first bite. While that was a total failure, the curry pie was delicious! The ginger definitely help bring out all the flavor of the other spices while the crust is crunchy when i bite into it and then melts in my mouth. Also the sweet potato fries are bomb! I swear, they literally chopped up the potato and fried it right there. No premade, packaged crap nonsense. I would definitely be coming back here!
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Amanda M.
Pies and Pints is a case where the name & menu items sound a lot better than they actually are. It is a dark, fairly comfy neighborhood bar with lots of seating (some of it looking a little worse for the wear) and a pool table in the back. I was thrilled to find a place combining savory pies with good beer, within walking distance of home, but the handful of times we've gone here I've consistently been underwhelmed. On my first visit I tried the curry pie, but it didn't have the flavor "punch" I was hoping for. It was also heavy on crust but short on filling. I was excited to order one of my favorite comfort food combos - cup of split pea soup with mac 'n cheese - on my last visit, but all of it was REALLY bland. The soup was seriously flavorless... bring on the salt and pepper! I was expecting a creamy cheese sauce on the mac 'n cheese, but instead I got a bowl of oily pasta with some cheese melted on top. Bleh. My boyfriend did love his very rich Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie, and the bite I sneaked off his plate was definitely tastier than how I remember the curry pie. The sweet potato fries were also tasty, but when are sweet potato fries not? The beer menu is okay, but nothing exciting. I'm a fan of Odin's beer, which they feature regularly. They had a couple of other local microbrews on tap, but also have a number of more mainstream beers. Prices are in the mid-range for pub food, for which I expect consistent quality... and I'm not sure P&P is quite up to the task. While the dinner menu isn't super impressive, if you're just going for beer or happy hour (from 4-6pm weekdays - $1 off draft beers/wells/wine by glass, several small plates but NO pies), you might like it just fine.
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Nick H.
I finally returned to Pies and Pints and tried the Indian curry pie. It was a delicious mix of potatoes, carrots, peas and cauliflower in a savory curry sauce wrapped in a flaky crust. Vegetarians, you will love this pie! The Mediterranean sounds really good too with feta, sun dried tomatoes and kalamata olives! On the side I had their special mac & cheese of the day with bacon and jalapeño. It was da bomb! Pies and Pints recently expanded and redecorated. They've got a number of sumptuous new booths that look like a great place to unwind for a leisurely brunch or dinner with friends. As usual the service was super-friendly. This is my favorite pub in the north end!
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Jessica B.
I've been here a few times, tried several things and overall Pies and Pints deserves a solid 5 stars! The spinach and feta is a little bland, the Indian pie is flavorful and great!! But for you meat eaters out there- the chicken bacon mushroom swiss is where it is AT!! Phenomenal pie!! Try it! They have an OK beer selection, not crazy huge but something for everyone including ciders. The sweet potato fries are good, especially when you use them as a vessel for aioli like I do! The mac and cheese is good, but not the best ever. Good, casual atmosphere. Slow, but pleasant service.
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Anuj K.
Great food - the variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat pies (Australian, think pot-pies) with great side dishes like Mac&Cheese make this a restaurant that I want to go to when I'm craving comfort food. They also have what looks like a great selection of house made desserts, but i'm always stuffed by the end of my meal and can't eat it. I like that they have a back-room for pool and they have a good selection of local beers.
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Gordon N.
I've been a long time patron of the Pie and Pints and have enjoyed the food and especially the margaritas made from scratch. I've also enjoyed the Ruben appetizers. At the suggestion of a friend, we went there again tonight. It was our "cheat" day on a diet we were on and we chose to celebrate it at the pie and pints. Upon getting seated and receiving the menu, I noticed that the Ruben appetizers were no longer on the menu. Dang, it was one of the things I really loved about the place but was told that they weren't ordered much and so were taken off the menu. I'm surprised by that because on a number of occasions they had run out and I had to order a different appetizer. We ordered margaritas and continued to look at the menu. The waiter returned and informed us that they were out of limes. Now this was at 6 in the afternoon. He looked at us as if he expected us to order a different drink. Finally, I told him that there was a Whole Foods market a couple of blocks away and maybe they could get limes there. He left without a sorry to get the limes. Chatting with my friend, I suggested that maybe getting comped an appetizer would have been appropriate. We both had the feeling that the waiter really didn't care that much and was a bit put out having to go get limes. We placed our order and I asked for the beef and mushroom burgundy with jalapeno mac and cheese. My friend ordered pretzels and mac and cheese. Our food quickly arrived. So fast that I knew that the pies were pre-made and then reheated. I took my first bite into the pie and it was only warm. In fact the whole pie was that way. I told my friend that I should send it back and get a new, hot pie. She said that they would only reheat the same pie and bring it back to me. Well, she had the better read on the place because when I let the waiter know it was only warm, he asked if I wanted them to take it back and heat it some more. In places that care about customer service they would have taken it back and heated a new pie for me. I told my friend that I should speak to the manager on duty and let them know what I thought about the service. Her opinion was that they didn't really care about customer service and that she just wouldn't go there again. I sighed and agreed with her and we walked out the door.
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Natasha C.
This could have been a very bad night. I'm gluten sensitive - as in, I eat gluten, it tears up my insides. I didn't really think about it when my partner picked this restaurant as pre-my diagnosis, this was one of our favorite haunts. I can usually find something to eat anywhere - so I tend to just go along with whatever the pick is, and acknowledge that I will be the difficult one once the staff gets to me. So here, the thing to note - the protein options are all breaded. So, my initial plan of a chicken Cesar salad - turned into some romaine lettuce with Cesar dressing thrown on top. Admittedly, I was crestfallen. But - its not the restaurants fault I didn't do some quick research before I hopped on down. So why does this place get five stars despite me not being able to eat anything? Because the server went out of his way to find us something I could eat, he went back and talked to the chef and did research. So while, no I did not get to enjoy much food and I did go home and cooked myself something - we were treated really well. I've been in so many situations where the part where I say "allergy" is ignored, and I get snotty servers - this guy and all of their staff there is amazing. My boyfriend reports that the pie was tasty - so tasty he licked the plate. So, there you go. Those of you who aren't cursed like me = Go there, eat all you can. Everyone else, you may not be able to eat much - but, they staff is super friendly.
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Nick K.
I wanted to like this place. I really did. When I arrived, I immediately loved the atmosphere, the waiters were nice, and the selection of beer was good too. Then, came the food. There is literally NOTHING on the menu without dairy or meat except for the fries. Everything has either dairy, meat, or both. I wanted a pie so bad but when I asked if it had any dairy, the waiter said, "no, just some butter."... um, that's dairy! So french fries for me. I did like their beers though, and the night we went they actually had live bluegrass... I loved it! I stayed for the music, and had another beer... too bad my stomach had only fried potatoes to soak it all up. A pie would have been nice.
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Corey G.
Who doesn't love comfort food, right?? I'd heard raves about this place, and it sounded unique enough to peak interest. So, we stopped by on a Saturday of May. I was surprised to find this place fairly empty when we arrived. I didn't mind because I was hungry and wanted to be a matchmaker for my belly and a pie. Pronto. It's a neat concept. I mean, who doesn't remember having chicken pot pies as a kid. I have fond memories of Mom making these for me and my siblings and eating them on a tray in front of the TV during an episode of Mork & Mindy. So yeah, it's always nice to have the opportunity to relive the olden days. I went with a Lamb & Potato pie, although I was severely torn---the Indian Curry Pie sounded super yummy, too. I also went with the Sweet Potato fries. My bro's wife ordered some Mac & Cheese, and I definitely stole some bites from her. So, all of this was had with a brew as well. The pie was actually really good. It did put to shame the ones I remember from childhood---but those were from a box, and of the pre-made variety. As accouterments, the fries and mac & cheese also made for more comforting. The only thing missing was an easy chair and an episode of The Dukes of Hazard.
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Ponarett X.
I really really really wanted this place to be fabulous. Unfortunately, the service was so horrible that I will probably never be back! My group of 3 walked in, grabbed a table, and proceeded to wait and wait. It took 5 minutes to get any sort of acknowledgment and menus. It took another 20 minutes for anyone to come back and take our orders. And instead of telling us what pies they were out of, our server proceeded to let us order and then tell us that they were out of the pies we wanted. We asked for water and waited about 10-15 more minutes before one of us got up and got our waters from the bar. The pie itself was pretty good. I ended up getting the chicken bacon mushroom swiss pie with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of beer cheese sauce. The pie was flaky and creamy and delicious! The pies were small, but paired with a side, it was the perfect amount of food. The potatoes and gravy were ok, nothing spectacular. The beer cheese sauce was not warm and oozy like I expected it to be. It looked like it had been ladled into the serving dish and then let to sit before it got to me. The sauce had that grainy congealed quality to it. The food (pie) was 4 stars and the service was 0 stars so that averages to 2 stars.
Came here recently and ordered the classic chicken pot pie. It was pretty tasty. I also got mac and cheese on the side. But I wasn't a big fan of it... I guess I'm used to the mac and cheese they serve at Pinky's BBQ, which I go to a lot since I live nearby it. Our server was nice though and had a lot to say. I think it's a good place if you're there but I'm usually not pining to go there. It's a bit pricey too!
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Dan P.
I liked the beer selection and the helpful staff, but I've never been there on a busy night. The food was just damned odd. Seems like another unique Seattlesque place!
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Reese T. R.
wait stuff is lame. atmosphere is boring. all in all, food is worth going.
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J M.
Reviewing latest visit on 1/23/10: This place was packed when we last visited. It was around 9:00 PM on a Saturday night. We were again greeted promptly and menus were brought out quickly as well. This time my husband got the Chicken Marsala pot pie with a side order the Mac & Cheese with an addition of Feta Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers. He said both was very good (though I thought the pie might have shrunk since our last visit.) I got a salad with candied walnuts, green apple and chicken. It tasted good, but the chicken was cold and had some seasoning on it that didn't go with my salad's other flavors. There was tons of it though. My salad had actually come out without the chicken and our waiter caught it right away and went to get my chicken for me before I could say anything. (Truth be told, I'd forgotten that I had added chicken to the salad at all.) I had intentionally had a light dinner so that I could splurge on the Guinness Chocolate Cake! I was kind of nervous because there was only 3 slices left in the case and another server had the cake out on their counter. Did I order quickly enough to get my slice??? Why, yes I did! Not only that, but since there was only 3 slices left and it was close to closing time, my server just went ahead and split the 3 slices into 2. My cake slice was enormous! Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I had anticipated. It as moist, but dense and there wasn't an deep chocolate flavor as I would prefer. Very pleased with their generosity, but sad that the cake wasn't as tasty as I'd like. Another great night at Pies and Pints. Just wish that their portions were larger for the prices that they charge.
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Lauren B.
When I first saw the name of this place, I thought it was going to be a pizza place. Now, I've got nothing against pizza, but when I found out the "Pies" was a pastry-like savory delight, I became an insta-fan. I spent several weeks studying abroad in the UK and basically anything that reminds me of British food will bring back those delicious and delightful memories. Dark beer slightly below room temperature, fish and chips, Cadbury chocolate, and, yes, meat pies. I ordered the beef and mushroom made with red wine and it was flavorful and savory with the most delightful crumbly flaky pastry crust. I've enjoyed two of the beers they offer there and my inner Anglophile has gone nuts from the first sip to the last drop. Now that I'm officially a local, I'm planning to pop in for their Tuesday night trivia (another British thing!) and make a name for myself as the team that doesn't come in last. Let's hear it for NOT last! Woot! On a side note, their logo which they feature on a WOODEN SIGN on the front of their establishment (kind of like an RPG with a hanging thing), it's the cutest logo ever. It's like a jester dancing. I SO want a tee shirt which they sell in a gorgeous green color. I guess I gotta earn my status as a regular first. Save me a not too cold one, Pies & Pints.
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Ravi S.
Pies & Pints is a great place to eat on a cold day. My girlfriend and I came here for an early dinner last Monday. I had the lamb and potato pie with mac and cheese on the side, and my girlfriend had the chicken pot pie with fries. Both of the pies were very good. The pies themselves were cooked perfectly and the hearty fillings were piping hot inside. My only criticism of the pie is that the lamb wasn't all that tender, especially considering that the menu describes it as "tender lamb". Taste-wise, it really hit the spot though. Of the two pies, I would recommend the chicken pot pie as the better one. For the side dish, you must get the mac and cheese! The cheese was still bubbling in it when my food was brought out to me, and it tasted incredible. The fries were okay, but couldn't even compare to the mac and cheese. Our server was friendly and very accommodating. We were in a hurry to get to the airport, and he brought out the check quickly. Overall, we both really enjoyed this restaurant and I'd definitely like to go back.
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G S.
Awesome variety of "pies" to choose from - like a big pot pie. Really really delicious. Could go there every single day. Great portion and it is consistent every time. The various types of salad are also really good. Service is super duper slow, so plan on spending a few hours there just to get one pie down your gullet. Great people watching scene - lots of granola people mainly and then the others who don't quite fit into that scene but love the food. And always some odd band playing at the very back. This is a must to eat at. Yum
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Nga B.
My husband and I love coming here. They have Happy Hour all day Monday, great selection of beers. Delicious food, sweet potatoes are the best, the pies are so good. Great prices as well, we always take our family (from out of town) here to experience Seattle. Desserts always look so yummy, but we were always too full to order any dessert here.
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Shane C.
The pies are decent, imo. The beer is very affordable. I go here to hang out with friends for trivia night. The servers are friendly.
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Erin B.
Creative comfort food menu with decent vegetarian options. Not a lot of healthy choices but you could probably guess that from the name. Had the vegetarian poutine and the mac and cheese plus some beers. Service was competent and friendly. Environment was cozy but knocking a star off for the lighting, which was way too bright. The hanging incandescents light up your table like an operating room, which makes it hard to kick back and relax. I'll go again for sure.
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Alexis H.
My friends and I go here every Tuesday for trivia. Food is delicious and they have a good selection of beer. If they happen to have any left, you MUST try the baklava cheesecake. They have a great selection of vegetarian pies too which always makes me happy. Service is a teeny bit slow and food costs a little more than I'd like it to based on the quality. They also have most of the tables set up with barstools which gets awkward after a while. Great place for hanging out with friends though :)
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Lisa D.
Now trivia on Tuesday nights as well! The remodel in the back is great; they took out the pool table (and added a couple pinball machines) so the net gain is several more tables. I'll miss the big corner booth but the space usage is definitely more efficient now. Pies are as good as ever, my favorite is still the Mediterranean. Magner's cider on tap makes me happy.
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Stephanie Z.
Yum I really do love this place! Pies & Pints is by far one of my favorite places in Seattle. I try to venture out every time I come here but always end up with the spinach and feta pie, sooooo good. I love their mashed potatoes with the mushroom gravy and the mac n cheese is gooey and delicious! I always take friends and family here who visit from out of town and I've never heard a compliant!
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Kevin C.
My favorite place to get Pies. They're all super delicious. My favorites are: Steak and Potato Indian Curry Classic Chicken Be sure to try their drinks as well. They have warm and cozy ones during the cold season!
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Katarina A.
I like their chicken pot pie. The staff is super friendly, and the spinach salad and sweet potato fries are super good as well. :3 Will defiently be returning!
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Becky P.
This is a damn good bar. Their food defines pub grub - small, amazingly flaky savory pies in all sorts of flavors, served with sides like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese - all homemade. They have a good selection of beer on tap, too. They serve food until 11pm. They do music almost every night, and trivia on Tuesdays. Casual, unassuming staff. Start coming here more often. Seriously.
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Blake R.
Love the food. It's a bar with great food. Good music, good people.
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Ryan R.
I have only been to this bar once before. I arrived around 5pm on a weekday to a mostly empty location. The 10 or so people (including staff) were concentrated in the back bar area. I quickly realized that all other patrons were friends of the staff. Sitting at the bar with three others I was painfully neglected. I waited beyond ten minutes to order a beer, thankfully by that time I was able to order good as well. About half way through my third beer I received a piping hot pie. I chose a classic and, although I was not disgusted or appalled by the taste, I could not find it memorable or unique. I was also a little bit erked by the fact that these pies stay hotter than the sun far longer than expected. I will give this place another shot or two, because it deserves a fair review. If my opinion changes I will update this review with my new experiences.
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Ren G.
I will definitely be back to Pies and Pints because of their unique menu. Of course, who doesn't love a good English style savory pie? But wait, they come in vegetarian options, too? Yea, I'm totally in. I had the spinach and feta pie and my friend had the steak and potato pie. Both were very good! The crust was flakey--like a much refined pillsbury crescent roll--and the filling was really good. I was afraid when I ordered it that I'd be choking down spinach and artichoke dip in a pastry crust but this was very easy on the palette. The sauce was smooth and delicately cheesy and the filling to crust ratio was perfect. My friend commented that his steak was cooked excellently and I think his entirely cleared plate really spoke for itself. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for pub fare!
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Alyssa Z.
The chicken pot pie I had was very delicious - but it was super small. The pie was tiny compared to the giant side of fries that came with it. For the price - I think the pies could be a little bigger. They should be the star of the plate - not the sidekick. But at least the pies are delicious and the atmosphere is very cool.
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Brian L.
Yup. Still one of my favourite places to goto :).
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Friedrich N.
Get the sweet potato fries and the Chicken Bacon Mushroom pot pie. Also if you get the tater tots and you have to choose between the gravy or the beer cheese, choose the gravy. I'm telling you, choose the gravy instead of the beer cheese. The tots are good too. Also the beer is expensive and the beer list is often not up to date. Oh and the service is really really slow sometimes.
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Galaxie S.
This place is very straight forward. They are good at pies and beer and they deliver it! I love the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie and a cup of their Pea soup.Keep in mind that lots of times your server will be also your bartender so it might take a little while to get your drinks, unless you order a beer ;) Their soups are made fresh daily, which is always a plus. Overall, this is a great casual place to go get a bite and wash it down with a cold one.
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Michelle L.
This place is pretty awesome. I really like the vibe here; laid back, chill, but still lively. I met my friend in the bar at a table and it was great sitting in the bar cause the ambience was nice there too. The food and drinks were just OK. I had 2 vodka sodas but I felt like they were pretty weak! My friend enjoyed his Manny's beers though. We shared a spinach and artichoke dip and it was really good. I got a classic chicken pot pie. I loved the soft flaky crust but the filling came out cold/lukewarm and a little too sweet for my liking. But I still finished the entire pie cause I loved the crust. My friend liked his burgundy beef pie and we shared a side of Mac n cheese which I thought was a little lacking in flavor. Service was friendly but not ALL the way there...maybe the bartender was just super busy? Anyways, i would probably go back to try some other pies and because of the relaxing and fun atmosphere. :-)
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Joshua M.
Many of the staff here are musicians. I recorded and profiled the restaurant manager here for an episode of "Day Job: How Musicians Pay The Rent." northwester.org/dayjob/2…
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Tom B.
Not that long ago, Pies & Pints really stood out as an amazing new bar, and there's still nothing quite like it in town. It's comfort food, which for sure is a common menu approach lately. But it's really good comfort food and the pies aren't like anything else around. The beer list is a really solid lineup of familiar favorites, mostly from the northwest and west coast. Anymore, you can't really say that a solid lineup of beer and comfort food is a must-visit, but everybody should try this place at least once. If you live in the area or come through here a lot, it's easy to imagine coming in here quite often. It strikes a nice balance between being a bar with food and being an actual full-on restaurant. You can easily come in here and treat it either way. They don't open 'til dinner time, but you walk in and it's mostly tables and chairs everywhere--there's no bar with a line of stools. There are a couple of dining rooms up front, then a long line of highboys and another dining room in back. It's good-sized, and there's plenty of interesting local art for sale rotating on the walls. There are board games in the corner, too. What's on the menu is a lot of pot pies, with many filling and starchy sides--mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and so on. It's hearty stuff without a doubt. The pies come out slightly less hot than they could, but the crusts are flaky, the meat inside is very tender, and everything has plenty of flavor without seeming to be just goosed up with butter and salt. The pies aren't huge, so a full meal should probably include sides. The staff here is really nice; they're approachable and confident and they stay on point through the meal. They know the menu, specials, and beer list cold. You can't really ask for more. The prices are very fair--a filling little pie and a pint of Boneyard ran me about $10. Cheap! I'll definitely be back.
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Cait G.
I love this place. It's so delicious. My one complaint is that it's a little pricey for what it is. For a pie and a side (mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, etc) it's about $12. On my measly grad school budget this translates to a once-in-a-while treat.
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Michelle G.
My chicken pot pie was tiny and dry, and my mac and cheese tasted like it was something made last week and reheated under a heat lamp, it too was dry. I really wanted to like this place but it fell really short of my expectations. We probably won't be coming back.
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Sara H.
Not a fan. Divey bar with tiny portions of overpriced food. Took forever to get drinks and food. Lots of local places to eat and drink around so probably will not be back.
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Diana V.
Pies and Pints as the name implies serves very hearty fare. I had the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie. It was very tasty. I got a huge mound of really good sweet potato fries with it. They were amazing with the garlic aioli. It was far more food than I could eat, but I made a valiant effort. My husband had the Beef Mushroom Burgundy, which he enjoyed. His side was the mac of the day which was jalapeno and garlic mac and cheese. Wow! I don't do jalapenos, but I did nibble around them to give it a try. The garlic was abundant. Maybe a little too much, but for true garlic lovers it's a treat. To my delight they have cider on draft so I had a Wyder's Dry Pear Cider. Yum. The staff was great. Parking is not easy in this neighborhood and I was surprised at how many children there were, considering it's a pub, but we will definitely make an effort to come back.
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Wrr A.
A "seat yourself" restaurant and bar with pot pies, poutine, and cider. I stopped here on the way to a meetup at Wayward Coffeehouse, and was pleasantly surprised at the menu options. Pear cider on tap! Yum! And the poutine has beechers cheese curds. awesome. Staff is a bit harried on a Saturday night, but made up for it with a friendly attitude. I'll go again!
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Jane L.
I don't understand why people are giving this place a 2-3 star, complaining that the food is too rich and heavy; that's the point of the food here. It's grub/pub food made the right way, in the most classic, American dishes you can get, very similar to the skillet diner, but with more flair and tradition. I have some days where I allow myself to eat whatever meal I'd like, and this place would be it. I tried the pretzels for apps, and got the chicken pot pie and sampled the curry chicken too. Both were delish! Although it was a bit on the saltier side and probably only because my palette is very sensitive to salty/spicy foods. I also got a pint of beers, can't remember which one, but it wasn't bad. Next time I'd like to try some of their non traditional pies, and more appetizers in the future. I like the vibe; it's casual, typical diner, with a vintage and antique feel. Not contemporary, hipster, modern bullshit that takes away the dining experience. Go the next time you're feeling the irresistible craving of home made pot pies with a side of poutine fries!
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Joe R.
Amazingly delicious food!! Great family atmosphere!! The wait staff knows their menu and beer styles!! This is a great place to go to!! Lots of tasty beverages to choose from!!
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Jeremy M.
We went here on a whim, having searched the area for some good old fashioned from-scratch comfort food that wouldn't break the bank (surprisingly hard in seattle). As soon as I walked in and the air was filled with the scent of pie crust I knew we had made a good choice. I got the Burgundy Beef and Mushroom pie with mashed potatoes and gravy, and every bite was simply perfect. These guys really know what they're doing with gravy. It was the perfect birthday dinner - good food, good drinks, friendly staff and patrons. Keep doing what you guys are doing!
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Laura B.
I've only been here two times. The food is fantastic and totally comfortastic. COMFORTASTIC. The place is packed on a Friday night... so get there a little early if you have a big group. Seat yourself and make sure to get AT LEAST one side of the mac n cheese. It tastes amazing! The traditional chicken and lamb pies are excellent. Make sure to ask about the specials, too! I've usually found street parking just east of the pub on 65th.
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Nature L.
I honestly wish I lived in Seattle so I could come here all the time. We stumbled upon this place because it was close to the place we were staying while vacationing. Our server was so friendly; one of the best servers I've had in a long time, and super helpful. I love that they serve food late for the night dwellers. I had the veggie curry pie with mac and cheese, and my boyfriend had the lamb special pie with mac and cheese & bacon. Both of us couldn't stop raving about how good it was. Pies were flakey, warm, and so well done. Mac and cheese was also great!
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Brenda F.
Last night was my first visit. I ordered the classic chicken pot pie with mashed potatoes and gravy. The pie crust was some of the best I've had. Buttery and flaky. Inside there were nice chunks of chicken with the usual peas and carrots you expect in chicken pot pie. It tasted nice. The only criticism I have is it was a bit dry. The service was great until the very end. I paid with a $100 bill of which I was to get $60 back. The waitress asked if I had anything smaller and I didn't. She seemed really put off and mentioned she was going to have to go next door for change. When she brought my change she kind of dumped it off at the edge of the table and hurried off. Not much of a thank you for coming. I guess my thinking is I hate it when restaurants aren't prepared to break larger bills. Especially on a Friday night. Anyway, I'd go back but wasn't really left with the best taste in my mouth.
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Erica D.
Thought this place was really cool! The Cajun fries were not worth the extra but I'd definitely go for the tots or a salad as my side next time. Mac and cheese was so so but I have a really high bar in that category. I got the lamb and potato pie which was great and my husband got the Swiss, which was awesome too. Will definitely be back!
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Cheryl W.
Brilliant. Get the special cause itll be gone next week! Pies are fab. Sweet potato fries are excellent. Fish and chips also really good says the old man. Cocktails great, good beers on tap and bathroom rules are worth a read!
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Spencer H.
I had heard about this place from a friend who lived close by and thought it worth a try. Went here with a group of three while looking for a casual spot to get some grub and a brew and it was exactly what we were looking for. Seat yourself and dive in. We had a small poutine and three pies which were all excellent. From my friend who recommended the place as well as other reviews that I have read have criticized the size of the pies for the price. I am 6' 175, active, and love to eat and with all things we ate I thought it was fair. The pies definitely taste homemade and the ingredients are primo. For $4 more you get your choice of sides which come in solid portions and at the end with poutine split 3-ways and beers, we were all satisfied. I believe they have live music fairly often and a bar with food in the back as well if you find there are too many children in the front for your liking. Beer selection was good and atmosphere was laid back. We used to love the Old Town Alehouse in Ballard before it closed (now Percy's) as it was our go-to spot on nights where we either found ourselves with empty refrigerators or when we just want a relaxed spot where we knew we could get a table and a good brew at any time. Pie's & Pints is in that category although it does not fill that void completely. Regardless, definitely worth a stop in if not just for live music and a brew.
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Sarah H.
Four stars for the food - super delicious! -3 stars for probably some of the worst service I've ever received at a restaurant. It was very crowded when we arrived (Pi Day) so we sat ourselves at a table that had not been cleared from the previous diners yet. After 5 minutes and no sign of our waitress, we fetched some menus for ourselves. After another 10 minutes and still no service, we ordered our food from the bar in the back. Meanwhile, people a few tables away are having their orders taken and we are still stuck with stacks of dirty glasses. Tried to flag down a bus boy or waitress, but we seemed to be invisible. I ended up bringing the dirty glasses up to the bar myself. Only after we were done eating did our waitress finally stop by and ask if we needed anything else. Definitely won't be going back anytime soon.
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Kate R.
I dig this place. Super casual comfort food. The wait staff is friendly and up beat. Tots for days!!
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Sophia C.
I love pie and am a stellar pie baker. The service is friendly, the ambience is laid-back and relaxed, and the beer is great. The pies were alright. The crust was decent, but I found the the filling to be so salty that halfway through, I couldn't eat anymore, a mildly unsatisfactory end to a great evening. It has a true neighborhood feel so I knew that if I lived in the neighborhood, I'd be screwed and have at least one beer there once a week.
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Andrew K.
This place hovers somewhere around a 3.5 for me, but I'm gonna go ahead and round this one up to a 4! Came in here for the live music, but seeing how Pies & Pint's is known for, well...pies and pints - there was no way in hell I was leaving without trying some food while I was in! After all, comfort food + beer = one of life's true blessings. I had the lamb pie with a side of mac & cheese - the mac & cheese was solid, but the pie was certainly the highlight between the two - Perfectly flaky crust, with a filling that was done to perfection - It reminded me of how much I do love a good meat pie (as it's been forever since I've had one). Oh, and fear not vegetarian folks - They have you covered with some non-meat options on the menu as well! Which I imagine are just as tasty. There's a full-bar with whatever you wish to wash down your meal with - Decent selection of local craft brews and ciders, as well as a diverse cocktail selection. Overall, this is a nice, cozy spot to relax on a cool, rainy day.
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Larry J.
Unfortunately, I can't really rave about the pie I had here, though the late HH Pie & Pint for $11 is not a bad deal, and its a good way to try their fare. I added a side of fries for $3 that filled the plate. Too much! The Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss somehow missed the mark in the flavor department in spite of all those tasty ingredients, though there were nice chunks of chicken present. I also found a slice of mushroom that was nearly black. Either that's a roasted shroom or one that's way past it's prime, I could not tell (but I suspect the latter). It's not really my neighborhood, and all things considered, it's unlikely I will find my way back there again real soon.
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Alycia S.
This is a little dive in Ravenna with Delicious pies, soup, pretzels, beer, and mashed potatoes with gravy (meat & vegetarian!!). Servers are always very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The only problem with this place is that I'm too full when I leave!
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Odie O.
We ended up at Pies & Pints after a long day of traveling around Seattle. We were very hungry, although we did enjoy some fries, a Pretzel basket and some tasty brews. Our server was super busy, but then again it was the tail end of HH and the beginning of Dinner rush. Either way we enjoyed ourselves and the Pot Pies that some of our table mates enjoyed look Delicious. Seems like a cool place to grab some grub and a brew. The cool art on the wall gave it that awesome vibe that you would want from a place like this. and I also liked how the was a seperation between the diners in the front and the drinkers and pool tables in the back.
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Felisa D.
I've been here a few times and I almost always come home ready to explode. The pies are tiny but they feel quite hefty in your stomach. Downed with a pint of beer? You'll find yourself in a food coma. I've been lucky that every time I've gone, it hasn't been too packed so I've never had to wait. Additionally, they always play some cool tunes so I don't find my inner hipster making faces at yet another terrible song I can't stand. I'm not sure I'm as impressed with the food as I can be (I wish each pie had more gravy/sauce) but service has always been great and it's a good place to chill!
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Gisete K.
Don't come here on a Friday night expecting to get your food within 10 minutes. It won't happen. Like many others have said, the food is great but the service is poor. I had the chicken pot pie with a side of mac and cheese. The pie was delicious but the mac and cheese not so much, I think it lacked salt or some strong flavor to pair well with the pie. Sweet potato fries were really really good, they fry them just the right way and they turn out super crispy! They could really improve the service if they added another waiter, there were only two waiters and 1 bartender for the whole restaurant. It kind of feels like they want to be on the fast food side since you get your own seat and you have to grab the menus yourself. Here are the numbers: 5 minutes to be noticed at our table. I didn't know about the menu so she brought it to us. 15 minutes to get our drinks. How hard is it to get soda and a glass of wine? 40 minutes until our food arrived after we ordered. Overall a very good place to hang out on a Friday night if you have company to keep you distracted from the fact that you are starving.
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Robyn S.
I've been meaning to try this place out for a while now ... and finally did today. Both the bf and I decided to try the "pie and a side". I got the Indian curry pie. The bf ordered the special pie (spicy chicken and corn). Not knowing how big the 'side' serving would be, plus the fact that we both love sweet potato fries, the bf and I both chose it as our sides. The pies themselves are small, tiny actually, but delicious. If it had it not been for the fries I would be still hungry. The crust is ultra flaky and buttery, but I wish there was more filling. The Indian curry filling was really tasty. I just wanted more. The sweet potato fries were amazing. It's hard to find CRISPY sweet potato fries, they're usually always on the soggy side wherever I try them. Not here. Probably the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. And there was so much of them! Too bad the bf and I didn't order different sides so we could try another item, but oh well, mac & cheese next time! The beer selection was decent, the service was great. I will definitely be back.
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Emma D.
The pie & pint happy hour deal is worth it. Good selection of pies! The art in the bar is often hilarious and eclectic.
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Ashley E.
Went here recently for the first time, I loved the food! I had the pie of the day and mac of the day; honey ginger lamb pie and tomato and swiss mac, both were delicious and ended the night with a chocolate moose which was equally as delicious. I went on a Wednesday night and there was live music which was great, the service was a little slow and we didn't see our waiter too often but that is my only compliant. I will be going back again to try out all the different pies on the menu.
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Aidan L.
I really want to like this place. Small, part of the neighborhood, been here a long time. Even has an awesome logo. And I feel like it was great a while ago, but it isn't the way it used to be. Went earlier this evening. "Please seat yourself"... ok, fine. Waited at least ten minutes before anyone came to talk to me at all. The server handed me a menu and wandered off again. Eventually he came back, took my order, then left again. Didn't get the feeling that he was glad that I showed up. Beer came reasonably quickly, but was just an open bottle and a glass. The server never brought water by, or even asked if I'd like it. Food arrived, the mac and cheese that I'd always loved there was burned and overcooked. The pie crust of the chicken pot pie was wonderful, but the filling was incredibly salty, almost to the point of being impossible to eat. The server never came by to ask how the food was, and never brought me the check or asked if I wanted something else even after the busgirl took away my empty plates. Just left me sitting there, looking around. Eventually had to resort to hand gestures to ask him to bring the check. Used to love this place. Now I can't recommend it... just glad I didn't bring my friends here when they were visiting.
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Anne M.
I like pie and I like cider on tap, and this place has both. We like to come here after martial arts class, when we are super hungry for protein and carbs. Our favorite server is Ryan, he is super great and we are always happy to see him. One time we had a blonde lady instead, we were a big group and she tried to memorize our orders, but kept messing them up. Waitstaff fail! Just write them down, it's less embarrassing for everyone! I love the lamb pie, and the beef burgandy when I am wanting something a wee bit tart. Last night my husband got the special, which was a pepper steak and bacon pie, OMG it was super good! Put that on the regular menu please! The sweet potato fries are a solid choice, I like the aoli too. The regular fries have the good diner texture, but they are a bit salty for my taste. The mac and cheese is decent, but the mac of the day is almost always way better. If you decide you need some veg, I recommend the spinach salad, it hits the spot on my need for greens. I like the homey brooklyn hipster vibe, and the live music that is both excellent quality for listening, but not too distracting if you just want a nice social meal.
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Jennifer A.
Little pies, big prices, and poor service. That pretty much sums up the experience I've had last three times I've visited, which is too bad because my first experience seemed so promising. If I need a mini "pie" fix, I think I'll stick to the chicken curry pasty at the local English pub down the street in Redmond.
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Rosco S.
Pies & Pints is somewhere between ok and decent for me. I've tried it twice, and prefer the mediterranean pie over the spinach and feta - the second one was just too salty for me. Also, I'd give an extra star if they add a broccoli cheddar; the menu is incomplete without it! The sides are all pretty good. Unhealthy, of course, but that's kind of the point. Our table had MindTrap puzzles/riddles on it both times. Mainly to be obnoxious, I read some of them to table mates... doing that is not super-recommended haha.
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Kate S.
Any place were you can top any of the menu items with mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, and cheese sauce is pretty much guaranteed to be loved by little ol'me. So right from the get go Pies & Pints had a whole lot going for it. A Pie and a side is your best deal monetarily -- I believe it costs a mere $1 to $1.50 for said side. The pie options are all tempting, but I went with their daily special of chicken, cheddar, bacon and jalapeno. Spice plus bacon? How can I say no. With mashed potatoes as my chosen side and a topper of their beer cheese sauce. First off -- the pies ~appear~ small, but don't let that fool you. They are hearty, filling, and filled with tons of goodness. My pie was incredible, and the nibbles I stole of everyone else's were lovely as well. My mashed potatoes were fine, made better with beer-cheese sauce. I think next time i'll have mac & cheese as my side, since I kept stealing it from those who ordered it with their savory pies as well. It'd be good on its own (with extra toppings to boot? Hells yes!) Their tap list isn't huge -- 10 or so beers but all local and all solid to excellent choices to have. I was pleased with the options presented, but sadly got so full up on pie that I BARELY finished a measly single pint. For those of you who know me this is something, because I like my beer and I like it in copious quantities. Ambiance is casual -- local watering hole type of joint. Not fancy, not divy. Comfortable and well, with this much comfort food available it better be. Service was friendly, efficient, and cheerful even when presented with a google deal. No issues with the check, and I left carrying a food baby and with plans to come back and come back often.
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Paulette S.
If I could give negative stars I would. Been waiting to try this place, so we went there Saturday at 4:30 PM. When we arrived there was one couple there and one single guy. It took awhile to place the order and finally get water. About 30 minutes later the place was pretty much filled up. We started noticing that people were getting their food and they had arrived way after us. I interrupted the waiter to ask about our food. After 10 minutes, he came back to us and said "Oh, it will be 5 more minutes." I said, "Oh the order got screwed up, right?" He said "Yes, I'm going to knock of the price of one for you." After 10 more minutes - nothing and no reassurance. We walked out. My husband flung $2.00 down to cover the 1/3 of the sodas we drank. So after one hour and 10 minutes and no food - it was a bust. They robbed us of our precious afternoon. This is the worst service I have had in maybe 20 years! Horrible!
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MJ S.
The pies are small, but right-sized for their heartiness. My sister had the classic chicken and I had the Indian curry pie, both with sweet potato fries on the side and a pear cider. The food was great, service not so much. We mistakenly believed there would be live music on a Tuesday night, but were disappointed to learn it's actually....wait, not sure. There are conflicting events schedules out there. The food and atmosphere are enough to bring me back, but I can only imagine it's a great place to spend an evening when there's some local musical talent being showcased as well.
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Finer T.
My friends, this one is a doozy. Food = A, Service = C, Eavesdropping on drunk people's conversations = A++. First let me get a few things out of the way. Food-One of the major gripes on here is the food portion. If you just get a pot pie a la carte then I have to agree your return on investment may not be up to snuff. When a waitress suggested a side of mash potatoes and gravy, all I could say was, "Now you're talking my language, sister!" And this is what I've done every single time I've come here. I defy anybody to say they're still hungry after this combo, which is also the best panacea for a night long drinking binge. Believe. Service-Those of you who have come here know by now that this is a place to come and relax with family and friends when you have no time constraints. If you have to be somewhere within an hour and a half, don't come here. As long as you know this, you'll be fine. Eavesdropping/Conversations-Let me preface this by saying that I normally come here for a night cap and/or late night meal, so this might explain these convos: Convo # 1)Girl #1(G1)-Sitting next to me at bar. A random guy walks up to the bar. Random guy to bartender: "Can I get a Mannys and a Jamesons" G1 butts in and corrects the guy: "It's Jameson, not Jamesons." Random guy: "Okaaaay." Takes his drinks and leaves. G1 turns to me: "I hate that. Don't people know it's Jameson, not Jamesons?" What I said to her: "I think the bartender knew what he meant". What I said to her in my head: "Is it hard to get affordable insurance when you ride on such a high horse?" G1 was by herself, bitter, condescending, and awful in every way. I may be giving you the impression that I dislike G1. That's not true. I fucking hated her. ************** Convo #2)Dude#1(D1)/Dude#2(D2). Sitting behind me, this one had so many red flags, I thought I was in China. D1: "Where all the bitches at?" D2: "I dunno, but I gots to get some tonight. You know wah ine sayin." Mind you, these are two 40+ old white dudes. D1: "Ine gonna give Juicy a call." D2: "Awwright. Ine gonna be over heah holdin it down."(walks to the bar where I'm sitting, orders a PBR and turns to me) D2: "You see dat guy?"(points to D#1). "Dat foo be whipped. Fo real. He always callin dat girl. I don't play dat, man. My lady call me, I don't call her. All I gots to do to keep my lady happy is buy her some mangoes every once in awhile. She love her some mangoes." I should have never opened my mouth, just nodded and went back to my drink, but you know I've had a few(more than a few) so I play along in my best gansta poser voice. Me: "Awh, yeah, playa! That's how you impress the ladies!" That was it. For the next 15 minutes while his buddy was on the phone with Juicy, he was giving me tips on how to attract the ladies. So if my wife is reading this, get ready for some mangoes, edible underwear and a DVD rental of Blue Lagoon. ************** Eavesdropping #3)Young Girl(YG)/Young Dude(YD)-They might have been on a first date because she was really talking herself up. He asked her about school. YG: "My grades aren't that great. I'm one of those people who knows everything, but has a hard time with tests. I'm not book smart, I'm street smart." Translation: I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart. YG: "I can't trust guys because they're all after me." Translation: I dress like a skank, but for some reason I get unwanted attention. Like the saying goes, low prices always attract a lot of customers. YG: "Did you hear Netflix was raising their fee by $2.00. I am so pissed! I'm definitely cancelling my account. $2.00 is like a 50% increase! Translation: George W. Bush drags our kids into a decade-long war, big banks are ruining the economy, but honestly a Netflix price hike is where I draw the line.
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Rob M.
Pies and Pints is my consistent go-to place for when people ask me where I want to go that's reasonably close to where I live. Food is consistently tasty, the fries are nearly always delicious, the beer selection is solid (and has introduced me to some exciting new beers). I seldom care, but the people I'm with have been known to complain that the service is a little slow, especially when busy. As far as I'm concerned it's generally worth the wait.
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Rachel C.
My boyfriend is a foodie and loved the greasy spoon pies in Australia so this was going to be a challenging sell. I had come here several times before for the wonderful food but mainly for my second favorite hard to find brew which is on tap here. Both of our pies were AMAZING and the potato fries were banging. Super thick and crispy but what really sold me was not my foodie-boyfriend and taster of the original thing's endorsement but that when we went I realized that they actually had my first favorite brew on tap which is also super hard to find. If I had the money, I would scratch my kitchen and everything it in to just eat here everyday.
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Elyse L.
Overall three stars for mediocre service, limited options, and a decent pot pie (once it finally gets to you.) We sat down for dinner around 8, only to realize that most of the pie options were no longer available (including the pie of the day.) The soup of the day was also out, as well as a few of their draught beer selections. It was a little ridiculous. Getting to the point of ordering probably took about thirty minutes, and while, an hour later, my classic chicken pie had good flavor, the large chunks of undercooked potato soured the experience somewhat. I may be back, but maybe only if I'm hungry for dinner at 3 pm.
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Sonia C.
I thought that the idea of Pies and Pints was good - savory Australian style pies served with frosty beers. Unfortunately, conception was a better than execution. I ordered the steak and potato pie with a side of mac & cheese and my bf had the beef & mushroom pie with a side of gravy & mash. The little pies both had very decent thick buttery crusts, but the insides were bland. The steak and potato pie was mushy inside and the beef and mushroom pie had large chunks of very chewy and dry beef. The mac and cheese was decent though with a crispy cheesy crust but the mashed potatoes tasted like they had been warmed in the microwave (and kind of stuck to the plate). Since "pints" was in the name, I expected to have an extensive list of draft and bottle beers. However, selection was a bit limited, as they only had maybe 7-10 draft beers (no special ones) and 7-10 regular bottled beers. If they could improve the quality of the pies and actually make the insides taste as good as the outsides, I would consider coming back.
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Heather H.
Its really just like what a neighborhood pub should be: Lively, music, lots of great beer, and hot comfort food! Tucked away in the hood of Roosevelt it can be easy to miss, but once you've gotten a whiff of its savory pies and fries in the wait it'll will draw ya'll in! They have a great selection of veggie to meaty pies along with some great soups and mash potatoes! Heaping platefuls. The pot pies themselves are pretty small - which are actually quite perfect unless your planning to go in there with a hefty appetite. Service was fantastic, the guy even let us in on the happy hour deal early! Props to that with a perfect pint of beer!
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J S.
The pies are a taste thing of course, I like them, the wife loves them. Booze selection is OK & the staff is eclectic. would they opened a bit earlier
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Jennifer N.
Went here for the firs time tonight, didn't have a great experience. There were no tables in the main area, so we sat at a table in the bar. The bartender comes over, says when you're ready to order, you can order at the bar. That's fine. Problem is that every time we went to the bar we stood there for at least 5-10 minutes. There was 1 bartender serving every table in the bar area, the bar itself, and making drinks for the entire main restaurant too. It was terrible. I ordered a haeefeweizen on tap, and they ran out of it! And they had no hefeweizen's to substitute, or anything similar either, so I got something I wasn't nearly as excited about. We ordered a caesar salad and cajun fries to start. Both of which were OK. Definitely acceptable, but not amazing. For dinner we ordered the mac and cheese. It was pretty horrible. All of the cheese was on the top, the noodles that weren't connected to cheese tasted bad. And even the ones that were connected to cheese weren't that good. The sides were also burnt so that the pasta was hard and crunchy in some areas. Overall - I won't return. The place was packed though so clearly they have enough people that like it and don't need my business!
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May N.
The pies are really tiny, but super tasty. I got a steak and potato one and the crust was flaky and delicious. I got a side of mac and cheese with it and that was also pretty good. The portion of the side was considerably larger than the pie. Prices are kind of much for my taste, but I guess it's OK. Not sure if I'd pay $8 for just one tiny pie. With the large side, it made adding a couple dollars seem more reasonable. My friends and I went there to play board games and the space and atmosphere was perfect for chilling in a group. Live music a couple days a week and we were lucky enough to get there just in time for the Sunday 8pm show. Music was nice and not overly distracting. Service was also quite nice.
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Abbi M.
Mediocre service and screaming children running around when I walked in. Pies are very overpriced - almost $8 for a tiny pie. Should be $5-6. The filling was decent but the crust definitely tasted like it came out of a box. Very unimpressed. Also, very limited wine menu - one red, one white. I'll avoid coming back here in the future. There are better places in Seattle to get your pies.
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Jaki B.
I was so impressed with my visit to Pies and Pints last night that I can't stop talking about it!!! I went with a group of 8 and had the most perfect Wednesday night out. The servers were cheery, helpful, and quick; the pies were DELECTABLE (I had the beef mushroom pie); the sides were all tasty; the beer selection was great; and to top it all off, there was live music. This is THE place to go with a group, especially since the servers let us pay individually at the counter, which made it really easy. There was plenty of space to sit and everyone had a great time. I can't wait to go back and I'm so glad this place exists.
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Chris C.
I can't help it. I love this place. I can't help loving this place. It's focused food done well. Yeah, of course it's heavy; when the main courses are shepherd's pies, mac and cheese, thick soup, and poutine(!) what do you expect? It's a bar, it's a pub, it has pool tables in the back. Pros: I have loved everything I've had there. The pies, the pie floats, the mac and cheese variations, the lemonade. (Sorry, can't gauge the alcohol.) Pub and generally party atmosphere. Pool tables in the back! Good place to just hang out. Cons: I have only heard the live music one time there, but it was so overwhelming that I was having trouble even eating, much less having a conversation with someone right next to me. Can be very lively at night. Service can be highly variable, regardless of the time. (I will only mention in passing the one time when the waitstaff were arguing so loudly that I'm surprised the whole place didn't hear it.) A little awkward to get to, between limited bus access and sporadic often-full street parking. I just can't help it. My waistline can't help it. I stay away as much as possible, but it keeps drawing me back in.
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Jessica M.
Been here twice now and can't wait for more! Awesome selection of ciders. Pretzels and amazing cheese that is like no other. The vegetarian curry pot pie is to die for and I'm a serious carnivore... but the flavors are just killer! The mac & cheese is DELICIOUS! What are you waiting for... just go!!!!
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Kevin P.
One of my wife's favorite places to recommend to out-of-towners for dinner. Pies are solid, and the sweet potato fries are especially tasty. Personal favorite are their cajun fries.
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Brian B.
Are you in Seattle? If Yes: Is it raining? If Yes: Would you like warm, delicious comfort food and beer? If Yes: Go to Pies & Pints Food is good, not great, but it's sure to warm you up on those endlessly rainy winter nights when it's dark before you leave work. The atmosphere is perfect for chatting with a few close friends in the middle of the week. Want to look like a pro when you order? Order the "Pie of the Day" floated in the "Soup of the Day." Yep yep.
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Maria Y.
Came here with my girlfriend during happy hour. When we came in, there were no servers or other staff anywhere to be seen, which was vaguely awkward, but we sat down and after maybe 5 minutes a gal appeared to take our drink orders. I had not tried most of the beers on tap here and wanted to try something different, and the waitress recommended Mongoose IPA based on what I told her I liked. I ordered that, and did enjoy it, so she got some points for being knowledgeable about their brews. We shared a spinach artichoke dip appetizer, then had a pie each and shared a side of mac and cheese. I loved everything (I had a beef and vegetable pie.) The pies are indeed rich for their size. I was pretty stuffed by the end, but it was a satisfying meal. The music got kind of loud while we were there (which usually gets on my nerves because I like being able to talk) but overall it was a pleasant meal and I expect to be back. They have special pies of the day, soups and special mac and cheese, which is good for people who like to try new things (like me!)
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Paul L.
This place is fun and good food for sure... However the pies are small, they could be bigger... Like man size it up bro!
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Faith Y.
Pies rock as do pints but yet, but yet ... Over an hour and a half wait. That's insanity. The second longest time I've ever waited for food is Paseo and that was about 40 minutes. There must be nights where they're slammed but dang, our stomachs were not thrilled. Thankfully, we ordered it to go so we knew what we were in for. Wait time aside, the food was just fine but didn't live up to what I was expecting. -- The pies are pretty darn small. They take the word "hand-held" seriously although they are around the same size as "Pie" in Fremont. But Fremont's pies are at least a few bucks cheaper! -- Indian curry was nice and spiced, the traditional chicken pot pie was comforting and the beef mushroom burgundy was tangy and well, beefy. Despite the first impression of the small pie size, it was enough with the sides you could choose from for their combo meal ($10). -- The side of mac & cheese was surprisingly disappointing. I hear rumors of how awesome their daily mac offerings were but thought the standard fare a bit boring and played a little too safe. Decided to have my hot sauce bottle on hand to give it a little kick. The portion size was nice and hearty though, almost more food than the pie itself! The place is nice and spacious but I definitely wouldn't go back during the weekend though, a couple of little pies shouldn't have taken so long. They have a diverse menu w/ daily pie, soup and mac specials and a choice of even having your pie served IN the soup a la "Pie Float." Seems like a cool place to hang out on a weeknight but wouldn't go out of my way!
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George C.
When my friend asked me to meet him at Pies & Pints I thought we were getting together for pizza. I was wrong! Pies & Pints serves up a variety of pot pies. I ordered the chicken pot pie and my friend got the beef. They were both really flaky and delicious. They have a decent beer selection too. It's a strange concept but this place is worth a visit.
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Jamie R.
My peeps and I hadn't really ate all day and were starving! I managed to convince them to take a trek from the Eastside to try out this joint, which I of course found on Yelp. I'm glad we did! We showed up like around 2:30, and they open at 2. The place was pretty dead, only a couple of other people were in there. As some other reviewers have said, service can be a bit iffy and was. We got menus right away but it took a while to order... one person at my table put her head down to take a nap :) Food came out quick and hot, but them it took quite a long time to get our bill. We weren't really in a hurry so this all turned out to be OK. I thought the prices were decent. $10.00 for a pie with a side... some of the sides are an extra buck. The beers were pricey, but that's pretty much the norm anywhere. We started with the Welsh Pretzel appetizer which came with beer cheese and 3 pretzels. It was good, but honestly not worth almost $7. We all loved our pies, they weren't teeny, they weren't huge... just right in my opinion. One guy in my group thought they were too small... but he likes food to be as big as his head, so go figure. The side of mac n cheese that I got was great and freakin HUGE! I took half my food home, so for $11 bucks or so I got two meals :) The side of fries and salad that my other friends got were really nice too. Also to note... the place was spacious, comfy booths, clean, funky art and nice architecture. Had a good overall vibe and it would be a lot of fun if it were packed. To sum it up... yummy food and spotty but friendly service. I'll come back but not when I am in a hurry.
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Chris C.
Friendly restaurant/bar serving good savory pies and probably my favorite fish and chips in town. Service can be a little slow/spotty if they're busy, but it's always been friendly. Don't go there in a rush on the weekend or you'll be frustrated. Good selection of beers, good music, good food, nicely affordable. in general it's the kind of local business I'm happy to support.
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K C.
There is a reason they don't post prices on their website, they are absurd for what you get, very Madison park style. Still we decided to try them out after seeing all these reviews. I got the steak and potatoes, the gravy was way too greasy and made me gag a few times. My wife got the Mediterranean pie, however the sun-dried tomatoes added a sharp sweetness to it that spoiled it, always a danger when using those with savories... The markup on alcohol seemed a bit too high as well. Place was very loud, they had some drunk people in the bar in the back who were making tons of noise and the staff seemed to know them so no fixing that. All in all very disappointing.
(1)
Katya L.
Yum! Who doesn't love comfort food? Pot pies with frosty pints - why yes please! That gets my vote. The chicken bacon mushroom swiss pie is delicious. I had it with a side of mashed potatoes & gravy and it was perfect comfort food. The beef & mushroom pie isn't too shabby either. The service is generally prompt and friendly, and I've never had a bad experience. The only downside - the pies are too small! I'd gladly grub on a pie twice the size of what they serve. Too delicious to quit!
(4)
Lauren J.
I'll start by saying that the Mediterranean pie I had was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, that was the only redeeming quality about the experience. We went on a busy Saturday night and you are expected to seat yourself, so we did. We then proceeded to wait 10 minutes for a waiter to even acknowledge us, followed by an additional 5 for him to come by with some water. Apparently they weren't ready for the dinner rush (which seems just ridiculous) because they were out of mashed potatoes, noodles, and several pints. I ordered a cider and after another 10 minutes, he returned to inform me that they were out of said cider. So I ordered something else. We ordered an appetizer which a waitress tried to give to a different table, before it disappeared altogether. We had to alert them to their mistake once they delivered our entrees and they weren't particularly apologetic. My partner ordered a salad which was fine. My pie was good but, as others have said, TINY. Tiny and expensive. Music was much too loud- had to yell to communicate with someone sitting at the same table. And while we were sitting at our table with no appetizers to be found, we saw our waiter take a shot at the bar. Classy. I really wanted this place to be wonderful. Such a great idea! Maybe we hit it on a bad night, but yuck! Too expensive, too slow, too loud, too ungracious. Will not be returning.
(2)
Allison H.
Love the concept for this place! I'll definitely be back when I haven't already eaten so I can try one of the pies. Decent happy hour prices, good sweet potato fries (served with garlic-spiked mayo, yum!), and I was super stoked to order the guinness float...until they told me they were out of ice cream. Who runs out of ice cream?? Pies & Pints gets a solid 3 stars from me for being a pleasant restaurant/bar with decent service and an unremarkable atmosphere...although I'm hopeful for an upgrade to 4 stars once I try their pies!
(3)
Alissa S.
I'm actually shocked that this place has so many haters reviewing it. Pints and Pies is awesome. It's a nice vibe-y little place. The service is not the speediest service on the planet, so I would go into it expecting to wait, especially during the busiest times. When they are busy you're going to have to wait. Just cooking the pies alone takes about 12 minutes (our waiter told us), so when you have an establishment FULL of people you might wait 20-25 minutes, but really.... if you're coming into a place to eat, you should sit down and enjoy your meal. People are way to in a hurry to eat and go. This is NOT the place you want to go if you're looking for a place to grab a "quick bite to eat." Now that we have that out of the way, it's not THAT slow, not as slow as some reviewers are making it out to be. If you're wanting to spend time with family/friends/lovers/whoever and you're feeling like a nice place to chat and relax, this is a really awesome place that not enough people know about. The pies are awesome. The crust is dry, so I suggest getting a side of gravy or gravy on top, but that's just what I prefer. I've tried most of the Savory pies and all of them are delicious. If you go during "off-peak hours you'll find that the service is wonderful and really.... do people like their servers coming over every 5 minutes and interrupting their conversation because I actually find THAT more annoying. It's not complicated to flag someone down that works here and ask for whatever you need. I have done so in the past and they are more than happy to help you with whatever you need. I think it's nice to be left to enjoy my food without someone coming in mid-conversation to ask me "how it is". The Mac and Cheese is amazing. I mean really.... amazing. Probably my favorite side to get with my pie. They also have a "mac of the day." It's not always my cup of tea, but sometimes the daily one is great. Otherwise the plain is just as good. They also have plenty of bathrooms which I appreciate because a lot of places dont have great bathrooms in the city. I feel this important to note. They are also always clean and not trashed. I'm not sure why someone complained about paying gratuity. It's a KNOWN fact that if you have a large party the tip will be required and it sounds like the management still handled it quite well by giving them a generous gift card and still the person is complaining about it not being for the full tip amount? SO YOU WEREN'T GOING TO TIP AT ALL? People who don't tip are bad people....... thank your server, even if they aren't the best server in the world.... they work a hard job all day and usually make a majority of their pay in tips. We went here today and it was really nice. The young man who was our server gave us free cupcakes that were left over from Valentine's day. it was quite nice and my fiance and I really enjoyed them! he was great. Also, they have live Americana Music by The Whisky Swillers on Wednesdays, which I believe starts at 8:30. No cover, so that's kind of nice since most places in the city want your money for a little music while you eat.
(5)
Kymry B.
Service: Excellent. Our waiter couldn't have been more friendly. Food: Tasty but tiny portions. Atmosphere: Terrible. Annoying loud music and very dark/ugly decor. Price: Expensive. The pies are tiny. I would say 3 pies is a good dinner. Four if you are very hungry. This would be fine except they cost $8 a piece.
(1)
C M.
Nice place to sit and have a drink, but the food is too heavy and rich for me. I'd go back, but probably not to eat.
(3)
Ryan D.
Love the meat pies here, however a tad bit disappointed on how big the pies were. Side items did make up for it though, so no worries about walking out hungry! All items are pre-made already, in house so you can't add or substitute anything in the pie. The couple times I was here, however, it seemed like they were short staffed. From reading other reviews, it seemed to be this has always been the case! Maybe they should hire some more waiters/cook so items can be brought out faster. Waiter was very apologetic, and it is understandable. Overall, good service (even though it was slow) and great place to go to for great meat pies!
(4)
Katie K.
This place is delicious - everything that came from the kitchen and bar (fancy beer and cocktails too) was excellent. But the space and service can easily be overwhelmed on a busy Friday night, so try to go on a less-busy night..
(5)
Candice B.
Pies & Pints is one of the reasons I wanted to visit Seattle from California. Upon visiting my friend, I said that my only request was to go here. Needless to say, it met all of my expectations. I love meat pies (usually at British restaurants) and definitely will go out of my way to get my hands on one! I got the Steak & Potato pie with fries as my side. Oh My Gosh was it delicious! Ok seriously, when can I go back to Seattle??
(5)
Sydney G.
First time at Pies & Pints, very cool place! The place has a friendly Seattle pub ambience, a good relaxing place to meet up with friends for a drink and some food. They have a pretty good beer selection, about 10-15 draft beers and 10 bottled. They have cute pot pies that aren't too huge, with flaky crust and different unexpected varieties, like spinach and feta, which a tried a bite of from a friend. Delicious! I ordered a beet salad, which was great and came with tons of beets and some feta and not too much vinaigrette, quite a nice salad. They have sides like beer mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and fries, overall good pub comfort food, I wish there were a few more vegetable options since I'm a health nut but I quite enjoyed the meal! Plus, our waiter was AWESOME, best service ever!
(4)
Dania P.
Here is the deal-the pies are OK they aren't the best thing I've ever tasted-but the service is terrible. The busser was nice-but our server was horrible and they only had one cook in the kitchen for the entire place on a very busy Wednesday eveneing! Since they are cooking pies-don't you think it would be wise to have one guy do pies and the other to do the rest of the stuff? Then, our server refused to give me a different side after I tried to send it back-note: the spicy tomato/potato soup is NASTY...she said-well, that's kinda what you ordered. Yes, I know thank you-based off of a recommendation from you-I don't like it. She wouldn't give me another side-ok. fine. Even without the nasty server and soup the place was far too busy for the amount of staff there. Honestly won't be back & unless you have an undying love for pies-I suggest you take your $11 somewhere else. Pros: Cheap Wine Cons: Service, time it take for food to get to you, price for what you get
(2)
Lindy L.
My husband and I have been driving past this place for years and we finally went in a few months ago. We've been back 5 times and I could kick myself for not checking it out earlier! I love this place. It's a bar/diner setting, and it's comfortable and very casual. I love the pot pies! For 12 bucks you get a little pie (it looks tiny but its way more than enough) with an awesome flaky crust and a generous side dish (good green salad, or mac and cheese, or mashed potatoes and gravy, etc.). Everything is homemade and top notch. The chocolate mousse is the best I've had anywhere. The service is warm and caring. I'm still shocked at how really, really good the food in this place is, and how affordable it is given that it's totally homemade, every time I eat here. Well deserved 5 stars!
(5)
Brianna K.
Food looked good, drinks were tasty but expensive.
(4)
Jfo L.
After much anticipation, I got to try this place out. We started with sweet potato fries, which came with a mayonnaise-y type sauce...soo addicting.. and they give a generous amount of fries! (probably to compensate for the tiny pie!) My boyfriend got the Steak and Potato pie...super good! his sister got the Classic Chicken pot pie.....definitely not worth it..and I got the Lamp and Potato.. yum! I'm usually not a crust fan for anything...no pizza crust..no bread crust..etc..etc..but i love the crust on these tiny pies. So yes.. don't go here expecting a PIE...this thing is probably the size of a tennis ball with a ring of crust around it. With the sides though, you'll be a good-full, and not that..I feel gross about myself-full. Overall..very irish-pub-feely, down to earth service, and although tiny, a good-tasting pie!
(4)
Miss M.
So I think I took this place for granted because I used to live a block away. I moved and recently tried Pie in Fremont. NOT THE SAME. Pie was ok, but not nearly as flaky, smaller portions, and none of that amazing mac and cheese concoctions. I miss living by Pies n Pints and I miss their feta spinach pie so much it hurts. I wish you had a magic school bus and could deliver hot pies to my mouth at all hours of the day. GET IN MY BELLY! Also good- the curry pie, sweet potato fries, the artichoke dip is amazeballs and the Guinness float will leave you feeling like a giant drunk kid.
(5)
Brittany L.
My husband and I were in Seattle on vacation and heard about Pies and Pints. We stopped in on a Wednesday night for dinner and I was pleased to see it was fairly full (usually a good sign). We both ordered a steak and potato pie, him with the mac n cheese w/bacon and me with a Caesar salad. When the waitress brought the food out she realized one of the pies was the original chicken pie and asked if we would want this instead, and it would be removed from our bill, or if we wanted the chef to make the pie we ordered. I had been curious about the original anyway, so we told her it was fine and we would keep it. I must say I was glad for the mistake! The chicken pie was very good! I tried my husband's steak and potato pie and while I enjoyed it, I thought it could use a little more gravy. My husband said he thought it was fine, so maybe I just got a dry bite. The mac n cheese was good, pretty much what you'd expect it to be, and the Caesar salad was just that. The drink selection was pretty good. A lot of beer, and a fairly large (compared to what I see in Colorado) hard cider selection. I was pleased! Overall the food was very good, and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxing. And the final ticket price was good for two meals and two beers - it would have been reasonable still had the one pie not been removed from our ticket. The service was nice, not overly obnoxious but came by just enough. I can't wait for our next trip to Seattle to go again!
(4)
Gina C.
Went here again with some friends for dinner and got a pie float. So delicious. I got the Mediterranean pie in the soup of the day (tomato and corn). It was awesome. My friends got one of the meals (pie with sides) and everything was so tasty. I would not recommend getting a pie a-la-carte, as they are pretty small. But the meal or pie float is a really good deal since the side portions are huge! You definitely get your money's worth that way. Also, I left my phone in the restaurant and our server ran out to give it back to me. Great service!!
(4)
Steve V.
I love this concept, mostly because who doesn't love a stuffed pot pie....and who doesn't enjoy a beer from time to time. The ambiance was cool and the staff were friendly and attentive. Beer was good with many options. Unfortunately, the pot pies left much to be desired. They had several different pies to pick from, but there was just no taste. I NEVER add salt to my food, but here I had to. And usually, pot pies are pretty salty at baseline. Even the side dishes (mac and cheese) lacked taste. There was no food item that I left feeling "I would order this again" I really wanted to love this place....and maybe I would give it a second chance....maybe. At least for a beer.
(2)
J W.
I have been frequenting this restaurant for about 7-8 years and have NEVER been dissapointed! Their pies are amazing, their sides are delicious and their rotating microbrew drafts are excellent (they always have an IPA)! My only gripe would be that they tend to get a bit expensive... for a pie with a side and a pint, I would budget about $20pp (plus tax and tip).
(5)
Ben D.
Sigh, here it goes. I've held out for so long, but things have just gotten too bad at P&P. The food still tastes good and they still have beer, but the service makes neither worth pursuing. I've been here twice recently, once on a Friday night and once on a Tuesday night. Both times have been TERRIBLE experiences. Let's start with the Friday... My lady and I grab a table back near the bar at around 7 pm on a Friday. The place is buzzing, but not overflowing. We order a drink each at the bar, along with an order of nachos and a pie with a side of mac. We don't see our drinks for more than 15 minutes, without anyone ever saying anything to us. We don't see our food for another 60 minutes. That's right, it took an hour and 15 minutes to get our food. This wouldn't be so bad if anyone had ever mentioned that the kitchen was backed up or had at least come to let us know the order had been placed. To make matters worse, the bartender got into a shouting match with four women seated near us. After they waited for more than an hour (they were already seated when we got there), they seemed frustrated and decided just to pay and leave without getting their food. Of course, as they were packing up, the food showed up and they explained that they had waited too long and were headed out already. The server/bartender didn't apologize and said something snotty to them in response. One of the women placed her hand on his shoulder and tried to explain that the slow service was unacceptable -- he got pissed, shoved her hand off his shoulder, and shouted at them while they walked out of the place. He'd been pleasant to us and, admittedly, she shouldn't have touched him, but this was amazingly unprofessional behavior in front of a crowd of customers. A few minutes later, our food showed up luke-warm and without apology. We warned the folks around us who had just sat down that they might consider going elsewhere if they were in a rush. Now, on to the Tuesday... I took my family, in town for the holidays, to P&P for a farewell dinner before their flight out that night. We got there at 6 and were seated directly in front of the main door (not recommended on a cold night). The place was packed, but it was still unacceptable that it took 10 minutes for a waiter to stop by. More unacceptable? He stopped to say, "Oh, you don't have enough menus, let me get some..." Leading to a further delay in ordering (10 minutes was enough for us to share the 4 menus between us, after all). Now let me recount the rest of the night in bullet point form to save you some time: -Waiter took our drink order and food order (1 drink and a pie and a side for each of 6 people) -Drinks arrived 20 minutes later. No updates or apologies from staff. -5 minutes later, water shows up. -60+ minutes after that (about 1 hour and 45 minutes after we arrived) half of our food arrived. -5 minutes later, the other half showed up. One order had the wrong side. -Silverware delivered. -The waiter took the pie with wrong side back to the kitchen. At this point I witness him MOVE THE PIE OFF THE PLATE WITH HIS BARE HAND onto a smaller plate by itself. -Waiter brings just the pie back and says, "we'll bring you the mashed potatoes later," to which the member of our party declares he'd rather have the side with the pie. (Eye roll from waiter as he snags the dish back). -Here, we AGAIN see the waiter take the pie off the dish WITH HIS BARE HAND. The pie sits on the counter for 5 minutes, then is re-plated with side (which the waiter himself had just prepped on the stove) and brought back to the table. Finally, we all have our food more than two hours after we all sat down. After each time touching the pie, the waiter washes his hands. That's right, AFTER. Please note that the above bullet list does not mention, (a) offers of another drink, (b) offers of condiments, (c) offer to refill water, or (d) any kind of apology or mention of the problems with service. This was completely unacceptable and led to 6 very hungry grumpy family members spending their last few hours of the holiday in a bad mood. HERE'S THE KICKER: We were a party of 6+, so the 18% gratuity which was entirely undeserved was included in the cost. WTF? A member of our party went and complained to the manager at the bar, who did give us a $20 gift card for our trouble, but this was less than the tip we had already been forced to pay and came only with the explanation that all of these problems will be solved once they get their new oven. I'm not so sure... they may need to train their servers to communicate, apologize, and wash their hands/wear gloves when handling food. So, that all sucked and they no longer seem to serve brunch, so all the good things I said about that I said before can be disregarded. Hopefully their new ovens solve their problems (seems unlikely), but I don't think I will be going back here for a long time and I recommend you not consider it unless you are truly in no rush.
(2)
Brittany T.
Let it be said that this is my absolute favorite restaurant in Seattle. I have been about 6-7 times now and I constantly try to bring my friends here (which is a challenge because they all live on the hill and refuse to leave it). I had read the reviews of this place here on Yelp that advised sitting in the bar for good service, so that's exactly what I did starting day one. I was friendly from the get-go, and the bartender returned my friendliness. The happy hour is great, $2 PBR and mini appetizers for cheap. You can't beat the Irish nachos, they are to die for. I was here on Valentines (True Romance on the big screen and a super friendly bartender, score!) as well as St. Paddy's with a group of 7, this time in the restaurant and the service was still fantastic. Shepard's pie with lamb and Guiness stew! Not to mention the (likely intoxicated) manager came up to me as I was cashing out and asked me how everything was and seemed truly touched by my reply. Moments to cherish. It has never been terribly busy when I've been in, so maybe that plays a part, but the servers/bartenders have always matched my energy and treated me well. I will be back again and again.
(5)
Lori F.
After numerous recommendations from friends I decided to have my birthday get together here. I was expecting maybe a handful of people to show up but ended up with closer to 20! Even though I'd been a bad customer and not called in ahead that I was bringing a group the staff was very accommodating - even though it's a seat yourself place they made sure we got into one of the booths in the back and some nearby table space so everyone could sit. The food I had was pretty good as well, enough that I would come back for it again! My only complaint is despite the service being friendly it's a little on the slow side. I understand the time needed to cook up the meals and accommodate a group but waiting 45 minutes to an hour for a glass of beer is a little long. That aside though I would gladly come back here again as well as suggesting it to others. Also, try the Cajun Fries, they're very tasty!
(4)
Leslie H.
Oh.My.God! If you have any doubts about eating here, drop them! I can't recommend highly enough. There should be six stars just for the flaky crust. We went on a Saturday in the late afternoon, so there were only a few other patrons. Great friendly service. They've even expanded since my last visit there, and have lots of seating. I ordered the steak and potato pie floated in the lamb's stew. The meat was so so tender! My wife ordered the special of the day. It was a gorgeous pie with steak, lamb,bacon, and blue-frikkin-CHEESE. I called it the kitchen sink pie. It also was the ultra yummy. The menu is packed full of other pies and sides that I'm desperate to try. I do intend to return.
(5)
Andrew W.
I love this place. Comfortable atmosphere and tasty pies. I had the Indian Curry with mashed potatoes. Pie was spot on and the gravy would make mothers reevaluate ever cooking again. "Hey kids, we're eating at P&P EVERY NIGHT... FOREVER" Service was most certainly a treat. Attentive and good natured, with extensive knowledge of the menu. I keep seeing price being an issue for some folks. I figure quality is much more important than quantity. Suffice to say, I came out satisfied both in terms of satiated appetite and palate. I pay more for good food. Especially at small businesses. And I'd like to see them come out on top. So I will be going back and giving them my money.
(5)
Amara D.
Every place I have lived in the US has that one place people go, you know, the spot serves good hearty food and is open late. In Seattle we are lucky to have a number of such options, but Pies and Pints is unique among them. There is a Pies and Pints experience to be had! From the house crafted pies (with some locally sourced ingredients) to the mac and cheese which is definitely deliciously not good for you in the slightest, this is a pub that is very one of a kind. And as such, it has become one of my default establishments to show to "out-of-towners". Oh and in case you are concerned there are indeed pints of all sorts: beers, ciders, and I bet you could even get a soda in a pint glass if you asked. The midsized location is loaded with seating for good sized groups. And people just love this place. Wide array of people: I see families, I see couples, I see all alone peeps with books all at Pies and Pints, the place is for people from A to Z I tell you. But to do the Pies and Pints thing right you have to know to check the daily specials board. This almost magical board always boosts a pie of the day and a mac and cheese of the day. Without checking it one might miss something truly epic like the jalapeno mac and cheese I had that one time... whoa was it good! The biggest complaint for most people is sure to be service, Pies and Pints rocks the hands off/busy employees with stuff to do vibe. And it is because they are busy, after all everyone is there all the time. So if you are patient they will refill beverages and get you whatever else you need for the meal in a reasonable amount of time... but take the time to slow down and get into the Pies and Pints vibe. It is cool and delicious.
(5)
Dennis D.
Fun little English style pub with excellent selection of beer and very good meat pies. Makes me wish I had eaten there for Halloween when I was Mr Todd.
(4)
Ken B.
This quirky little restaurant just keeps finding ways to surprise me. I initially came here sceptically. I hadn't had a pot pie in years and hadn't exactly missed them either. A "bar" that specializes in pot pies seemed like a very odd business plan. But they knew exactly what they were doing. The food is simply amazing. As I'm writing this review, there are yelp photos below that are making me crave one of their pies. I'm not sure what secret ingredient they put into them, but they are unbelievable. I prefer the lamb and potato, but the steak and chicken are great as well. But enough about the pies. What about the pints? They've got a great rotating selection and good prices. Outside of the standard bud/miller beers, they pick some great stuff. I've had some obscure pints that were delicious as well as some well known favorites. The beer sommelier picks em good! The only knock on this place is that it can be VERY SLOW at times. I think it's a reflection of poor staffing levels rather than poor staff, as there's only one person in the kitchen, one bartender, and only one or two waitress at times. Come later in the evenings and things are remarkably faster, but if you've got time and want to enjoy some beer while you wait, dinner time will suit you just fine. The place is fun and laid back. They've got tables in the front and bar with a free pool table in the back. I've been here when there's live bluegrass music as well as when someone is running a mix off their ipod and I've been here when its crowded and when there are five customers. It's always fun, always has friendly employees, and always puts a smile on my face. I hesitated to write this review, because I don't want too many people to find this nice little neighborhood bar, but it's too good to keep to myself!
(4)
C L.
My whole family got sick eating here. How did this happen? I love the place and hate to give them a bad review but all of us got sick. Maybe it was just a bad dish. We may give it another try after we forget the suffering. Good Beer!!
(3)
Mohammed R.
I gave this place 3 stars based largely on quantity, not quality. Quality wise, the "pies" were pretty good, alas they were so small that the restaurant has to offer a "huge" side dish with them in the hope that no one will notice how small they are. Personally I would rather have a decent sized pie for 10$ than a quarter size pie with a super-sized side order.
(3)
Thomas D.
I can't confirm the allegations of poor service. In fact, our waiter was very helpful. Although, I could see how it might have turned out bad. My friends and I were in Seattle for the long weekend to visit friends, sight see and go skiing. Well, on Saturday, two of us went up the mountain, while the rest stayed behind. By the time we got back that night, everyone had gone out drinking and we were locked out of the house. So my buddy and I decide to mozy on over to pies and pints. The place was busy. Luckily there was an open booth, albeit right by the door and it had just finished snowing outside. Anyway, our phones were dead and we asked the waiter if anyone behind the counter would let us use their charger. His first response was, "No, sorry." Sucks. However, after I explained to him our circumstance, he was more than helpful. Went behind the bar, asked around and came back with a charger. Fucking sweet. After that, we're talking smooth as silk. Started off with some beer and whisky, ordered our food, and we were cruisin. Did I mention they have a bourbon menu? No? Well, they do. I have to agree that pictures on the menu would have helped, because I didn't have any clue as to what size the pies were going to be. But guess what? I asked the waiter and voila, he told us. Boom. Pies came. I got the beef and mushroom (recommended), vegetable curry (just OK) and the mac and cheese buffalo chicken special (won't order again). My friend got the beef and potato and the reg macncheese and said both were very good. He said the mac and cheese was better than the mac and cheese down at the market. I'm not sure about that. The market mac and cheese was pretty awesome. After eating, we got more booze and sat there boozing and talking till our other friends got home. This place kicks ass.
(4)
Max P.
The restaurant had a cool set up. We had a groovy waitress who was nice. Sometimes a little inattentive but it was fine because we were enjoying conversation. Ordered and Glenlivet and a delicious chicken pot pie with a side of mac & cheese. The single malt scotch was delicious and my parents enjoyed their beers. Food came out and pot pie's crust was unbelievable. It was so delicious I ate it when it was boiling hot it was so tasty. Only gripe is the mac & cheese was bigger than the pot pie and the mac could have been a little bit more flavored. Next time I want to try the sweet potato fries! Other than that awesome time. I was stuffed and buzzed which sounds like the perfect Friday night to me.
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Peggy R.
This is such a unique restaurant, and the food is so wonderful. We loved the family-friendly atmosphere. I had the mac and cheese and a chicken mushroom marsala pie. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the portions, because I thought if they gave us anymore, I would chanel Mr. Creosote in "The Meaning of Life." The flavor of the pie was great, but the crust was sheer poetry. The Sweet Potato fries are some of the best I've ever eaten, and you must have dessert. The chocolate Guiness cake is enough to send this diabetic into glucose overdose, but it was worth every single digit it added to my blood sugar. I'm serious, if you get the chance, you MUST try this cake. Rich and creamy with a unique flavor that can only be described as dilly-icious!
(5)L L.
I was going to give 4 stars because I really like the beer and appetizers here. The hummus, pretzels, and spinach dip are really, really good and very affordable! Atmosphere is casual and the booths are comfy. Service is a bit slow, but friendly. However, on my second visit, I realized the waitresses here have quite the little scam going. When I went to sign my debit card slip, I noticed instead of being charged $12.04 the waitress transposed the one and charged me $22.04. I could understand how this might happen, so I clearly crossed out her total writing in the proper charge and made out my receipt for a total of $14.00--still giving her a little bit of a tip. Then, I get my credit card statement and it shows the waitress not only processed my payment for $14.00, but ALSO the mistaken $22.04. I was charged $36.04 for a $12.04 meal? I don't think so! When I called, the manager indicated that this has happened before. . . Yes, a quick phone call to an apologetic manager eventually straightened it out, but I like making phone calls about as well as I like getting a root canal AND it took time out of my busy day. If you go, I suggest you pay in cash so as not to be victimized.
(2)Miz S.
Went there on a Saturday night. It was much bigger & nicer inside than I anticipated. If it actually had decent food & service, I might consider going back. Unfortunately, the service was s-l-o-w. Beverage orders taken, never delivered. We went in search of our own condiments (who serves fish & chips without malt vinegar & ketchup????), etc. The food was lacking too; no taste. That said, it's cute & it does serve beer, so it's not all bad.
(2)Sydney H.
Haters gonna hate, the service is slow. Relax, enjoy your night not at home. The pies are great and the sides are too. I feel full and happy when I leave even if I was waiting a while. Plus I love the art that gets switched out
(4)Laura B.
I love this place. It is just enough off my beaten path that I don't make it here often, which is a shame. The pies are super tasty as are the soups. But I have not yet worked up the courage to get a pie floating on my soup (yes they offer that). I like it as a restaurant/happy hour type establishment but it is also nice as a bar. They have pool tables in back for those with my dexterity than I possess.
(4)angela b.
In case you've never heard of this place, the pie in Pies & Pints doesn't refer to pizza or to fruit pie. It refers to homemade potpie. I really like the cozy ambience of this place and the pies are really good, albeit super small. The richness of them makes the price acceptable because you leave content as opposed to overstuffed, which is a must for me to be a repeat customer. ($6.95 for a pie a la carte; $9.95 for a pie with soup or fries) There are a lot of comfort food pairings with your "pot pie" (for addtil cost) like mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese and sweet potato fries. I don't know if we caught our waitress (Tara) on a bad night, but I won't be looking for service from her again anytime soon. I imagine I'll actually be calling ahead to make sure she isn't working. She was very rude and b*tchy and I let my feelings reflect in a standard 15% tip as opposed to the 20+ I typically leave (as a former waitress who knows how hard the work is). I just felt really bummed out that our experience was marred by her bad attitude, especially seeing as we were nothing but pleasant towards her. I got the feeling it wasn't just us, but it didn't make things acceptable. I will be back for the Mediterranean pie (or Indian), which along with the spinach and feta pie are all vegetarian options, to try the experience with another server.
(3)Bill S.
Good service, food was good, beer was a tad warm. Card game on the table was way fun. I'll be back...
(4)Rahayu S.
Oh my. Hearty food heaven! I've tried pies in a lot of different places but this is definitely one of my favorites, and I've had pies in the UK. On top of that it's super close to my work, which makes it even better. The waiting staff is awesome, friendly & fast and the place itself is clean with a laidback vibe. Try the sweet potato fries, they're my weak spot. The only 'complaint' I can think of is that they don't open until 4 so I can't come in and devour everything they have on the menu before that. Keep up the awesome work Pies & Pints!
(5)Chelle S.
Loved the crust! With more seasoning (mac & cheese and the pie) and a juicier filling this place could easily be 4 stars.
(2)Uhura J.
I want to spend more time here. I want to eat my way through the entire menu. I want to drink my way through the entire beer selection. Over and over again. Guinness + chocolate cake = AMAZING. I had a few bites of a gargantuan slice my friend ordered and immediately fell in love with Guinness and chocolate all over again. My chicken pot pie was quit delicious; savory, filling, with a beautifully buttery flaky crust I wanted to eat all night and forever. Pies & Pints is a place for friends. Grab a few of your besties, have some pies, indulge in deliciousness, and laugh the night away...
(4)Randi L.
Bar area in the back of the establishment is cozy. Pool tables and plenty of spots to sit at the bar. Beer selection is decent with many local breweries on tap. Food was good, but I only had the caesar salad and a cup of their pea soup. Friends had the chocolate peanut butter pie and really loved it as well as the beef pot pie and the fish and chips (everyone said they were great). Service was friendly. Please note that if you have a party of 6 (or more) the gratuity will automatically show up on your bill. Most servers will let you know of this ahead of time, but I completely understood when I saw the bill. The server was more than happy to divide the bill by individual party so all worked out well. I liked how local artwork was displayed throughout the establishment - it added a level of whimsy to the place.
(3)Michele L.
Cool wooden booths... crispy perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries with garlic aioli... good beers and great daily happy hour specials... I will definitely be going back here! They actually have a whole happy hour snack menu in addition to drink specials, and happy hour starts up again at 10:30-close every night. You would think a place with such good deals with skimp on food quality or service, but all the food we ordered was fantastic and our server was friendly and quick despite the Saturday night bustle. Oh yeah and the mix drinks were really strong. I really liked the atmosphere of the place too, its not really cosy but the minimalist wooden decor does the trick.
(5)Sarah M.
Pies-had the classic chicken, yum, I wish I hadn't agreed to split with my two friends, I could have eaten it all myself. They also have sweet potato fries, and they were perfect. The Greek salad was also really good, though I could have done without the falafel, tasted weird. Pints-One of the best margaritas I've had, with a splash of cranberry. I think that's how I'm going to order it from now on! The Metropolitan drink is also very yummy. This place is definitely good, though they need to pick a decor and run with it, it's kind of modern meets sports bar meets cafeteria? A little confusing.
(4)Lisa N.
This looks like your run-of-the-mill little neighbourhood bar from the outside, sandwiched between an acupuncturist and a vacuum shop and seemingly unspecial, but when you step inside you're kind of slapped in the face with how much SPACE they actually have! It's amazing. This would be a great place to go with friends when you're just looking for a beer and a place to sit around and shoot the breeze. There are pool tables in the back along with more seating and the actual bar. I came for happy hour with Rona L. and we were faced with the dilemma of not knowing what to order! I ended up getting a chicken, bacon, and mushroom pie which came out perfectly flaky on the outside with a wonderful mess of gravy goodness on the inside. I've never been one for savory pies, but hot damn mine was satisfying! Paired with a pint of your choice, you can get a pie for $9.95 which is a pretty good (and filling) deal. We also got a side of cajun fries-- like Rona said it is a serious mountain of potatoes! Please order to share or you'll be entering starch overload mode. I'll definitely be back since the bf lives so close and Jeanny M recommends the weekend brunch... and I trust Jeanny M! :)
(3)Karl H.
They now have Poutine and I love it!
(5)Lili T.
Like others have mentioned, the pies are quite small here. Approximately 3.7'' to be exact. Prices are decent however. $10 will get you a pie and a side of soup, salad or regular fries. Pay $1 more to get the mac & cheese (huge portion), sweet potato fries, house salad, or mashed potatoes instead. Pie-wise, we tried the steak & potato (delicious), lamb & potato (delicious), and the classic chicken pot pie (decent). The crust is nice and flaky and the meat is tender and flavorful. The first two pies were cooked in a red wine sauce and the last was cooked in a thyme cream sauce (which made it a bit more bland compared to the others). As an appetizer, we tried the sweet potato fries -- which came out on a huge plate with a glob of what looks like mayonnaise next to it. There's a slight spicy kick to it -- which made it oh so addicting...
(4)michael m.
This is a great place to watch a game or just play pool and relax. Theres a front area that has seating restaurant style and the rear has a pool room slash bar area. On a hot day the cooling system blasts the bar stool area and the beers are served chilled. The Pot Pies are the size of a palm but for another $1.00 add a side of home made skins-in mashed potatoes and amazingly tasty beef gravy. The patrons are the type of people who give you your space but will engage in a neighborly conversation if something comes up. Great place to watch a Mariners Game over $1.00 Hamm's cans or Pabst. Great place to eat when you miss Mom's cooking... providing your Ma bakes from scratch and puts love in her dishes.
(5)Wing M.
Me: "Can I have the mac and cheese with the pie?" Waitress: "Do you want to try the special blue cheese bacon mac and cheese?" Me: "Did you say blue cheese bacon mac and cheese?" Waitress: "Ye---" Me: "OH HELL YES" The food was amazing. It was definitely a little pricey but it was filling. Eleven dollars worth of food is seldom this filling and this good, and I eat a lot and am picky. They have a special "pie float" which is a pie in a bowl of soup that I've been told to try next time, so I'll definitely do that. To address common complaints by other folks: I loved the atmosphere of the place. It was dark, cool and reminds me of the pubs I love back home. Now, it's not for everyone because it does feel a little dingy. But I love it. As for the service it was a little slower than other places, but it wasn't unreasonably slow. I definitely was not in a hurry and really enjoyed it. We went on a Wednesday night specifically for the music. It was amazing. Can't wait to go back in a week or two for their bluegrass night.
(5)T H.
Really good pies, but warning they are small. To solve this "problem" I usually get one of their apps to share and a side of their mac and cheese, which is really tasty. Warning: Not the place to go when you're on a diet, but a great place to go on a cold night!
(5)Behr S.
What can I say...any place that has Guinness cake definately gets my attention. Perhaps I am biased as a long standing member of the 1759 Club (Guinness Drinkers Worldwide), but it was by far one of the more moist chocolate cakes I have ever had...not to mention the pieces they give you are HUGE. And just so you know, I didn't focus solely on the Guinness cake and pints, the pot-pies are pretty darned tasty too (my favourite is the spinich and feta) as is the 6 cheese mac & cheese (so good in fact that it was worth hours of discomfort later due to a lactic acid/lactose intolerance). The live music offerings have been down right good too, I have enjoyed everything from alt-rock to blues to classic bluegrass...what's better than that I say? Definately one of my local faves. :)
(5)Suzy K.
A few years ago I heard of a place called Pies and Pints. Hot summer day - craving a slice and a beer we drive over to 65th. Our surprise when we realized it was not pizza but pot pies! Not on our list of foods for a hot summer day, so I stored it away in the back of my mind for a winter day. Fast forward a few years to last night. After walking through the restaurant looking for a table (even though the place is packed it is seat yourself) we find the only table open. Typically I don't like sitting right next to the front door where everyone has to walk past you and cold air rushing in - but in this case it was the only good thing about our experience. I could barely breathe. Does this joint have zero ventilation? Are the deep fat frying everything on their menu? After waiting 10 minutes a server comes by and plops a few menus on our table, doesn't bother to ask if he could get us any drinks to start off with - just takes off. Pies AND pints, right? Well, pints if you want a PBR or an IPA - other than that, you are out of luck. Oh, and 10 minutes later when the server does come back to take your order - he will look at you with disdain if you ask if they have anything like a hef or a lighter brew. Then - after you have been there for almost 20 minutes, and after your server has taken your order, he will say - "Oh, by the way - in case you thought you would get your food in a reasonable amount of time, well - we are really busy, so it will be about a half an hour. Honestly, I don't mind waiting a half hour for a decent dish. But why are you telling me this, and why now? Given the stench and the rude service - well, we decided to cancel our order and head elsewhere. Here's the thing - they may have delicious food. But we experienced pretty bad service and I had to wash everything we were wearing because we still smelled like fried grease when we got home. The place was packed - so take this for what it is, clearly tons of other people don't see it as a problem!
(2)Nate M.
I like pies and I love pies and pints. For those of you from rural America, these are not cherry or peach pies. These are english dinner pies. They are oh so delicious. This place is rarely crowded when I go here, so it's a great place to grab dinner and a good beer without fighting crowds.
(4)Skylar S.
I had the lamb and potato pie it was great, great been, great Mac and cheese. Plus they have a Mac and cheese of the day! Perfect neighborhood hangout place. The service is good too the staffs nice, but sometimes there seems to not be enough staff.
(4)Tiffany T.
The pies and pints deal at happy hour was pretty sweet at $12 for both, plus a couple of dollars if you wanted mac and cheese/french fries on the side. The pies look tiny when they first come out, but I'd suggest holding off on ordering extra stuff until you've finished because looks can be deceiving. I got the chance to try both the lamb and potato and chicken pot pie - they're both good! Some weird stuff: I could only find one bathroom, but I was also kind of tipsy at the time. Hopefully there's a couple more bathrooms somewhere cuz you never when you just gotta go. I also dropped my phone through the booth seat crack but our server was nice enough to stick his hand in and fish it out. Kudos to him.
(4)Alice C.
Sweet potato fries! With garlic aioli!! I could eat that good shit forever. Pies & Pints offers exactly what you would expect. Personal-sized, savory pies and beer. Not much can go wrong with this combination. Although they don't serve sweet pies, which was something I was sort of hoping they would have. I've had quite a few of the pies off the menu, and they are all good!! The pie crust is flaky perfection and the fillings are a w e s o m e! One pie with a side of fries is more than enough to fill one person up. And, as mentioned above the sweet potato fries and garlic aioli are like crack. Trivia nights on Tuesdays are also pretty fun. It's run by GeeksWhoDrink and I like their system of trivia much more than the RAM.
(5)Forest t.
I've lived right next to this place for years. Always enjoyed the awesome pies despite the *awful* service. Here's the deal: the service is the worst. *THE WORST* service I've ever gotten in Seattle. Long waits, being ignored, understaffed, wrong orders, wrong drinks, you name it. But, I'm right here and the food is good so I come back. No more. Recently, I placed an order, after waiting more than 30 min for my server (I was there for an event or I would have just left as I do if i have to sit for 30 min with out a server at least giving me a menu), I explained that I have an allergy, and with the help of the wait staff, I was able to just select from what I always get, a group of old favorite pies they make, that I can eat. About 45 MIN later I got a DIFFERENT ORDER that contained my allergen. I flagged my server down, who I'm absolutely positive ignored my questions as she served me. And after I explained that I couldn't eat this pie, that I didn't order this pie, she told me she would deliver the right pie right away. 30 Min later I get what I ordered originally, and its great! It's awesome! The pies here are amazing! 40 min later though, I had to walk over to the wait staff and request my check, and she gave me a full check. ~After waiting for 2 hours and 15 min, and getting the completely wrong order, I was given the full charge. And you guessed it, it took 20 more min for my card to come back. Take it from a local: The food is great, the service is always terrible, understaffed, under-trained, and not at all concerned about you. I've really just had it. There are plenty of other places to try out in a 2 block radius. ~Pies and Pints, I've been a regular for about 4 years. Good bye!!!!
(1)Cory H.
Feeling like a belly full of savory goodness is what you need tonight? Wash it down with a beer and maybe a sweet pie too? Oh yeah, this place will do the trick. It is so awesome to be in a city where you can find exactly what you're looking for. After coming here I have never gone anywhere else to satisfy my southern need for chicken pot pie!
(5)Bryan B.
Based on the portions I'd rename this place to Fries and Pints (with a tiny Pie on the side). The pie I had was VERY good. I could probably get the whole thing in my mouth in one bite if a challenge was on the line. Bottom line- Bigger pies, less fries should be considered. ...again- Pie good....fries bad.
(3)Rachel W.
This is the pub that dreams are made of. Good ol' fashion American dreams. My friends and I found this place while on vacation by searching "mashed potatoes" in Yelp. That in itself is an accurate description of the great comfort food here. Their main schtick? Pot pies and mac 'n' cheese! For around $20 I got a beer and a "pie and a side," opting for the chicken bacon Swiss pie in a rich marsala gravy with a side of mac 'n' cheese. Picking a side with competitors like mashed potatoes and tater tots was by far my biggest challenge. Don't let the pie's small size fool you! All that starch is sure to fill you up -- FAST. I left arguably the fullest I've ever been in my life, and I didn't care because the food is *that* good. I would come back to this pub all the time if I lived in this glorious state. That being said you MUST save room for dessert because... layered Guinness chocolate cake. That is all.
(5)Pepper P.
I'm always looking for a unique experience in my favorite beer/delicious food combo, so was pretty excited to try this place out and I have to say I was not disappointed! I started by ordering the poutine and a nice crisp pale ale. Both were fantastic, the brown gravy on the poutine was rich and savory, seasoned perfectly. I would normally say I prefer chili cheese fries to poutine, but these may turn the tide. I also ordered the beef, swiss and bacon pie. I was surprised that the bacon didn't have a stronger presence, but it was tasty overall, the pastry itself was flaky, no complaints there. I could totally see myself going back JUST for a beer and the poutine... mmmyeah.
(4)Elizabeth C.
I came here on a Saturday night for dinner with a big group and got a Chicken Classic pie (basically chicken pot pie) with regular fries. The pie was delicious, comforting, and had a nice flaky crust to boot. They have a bunch of options for pie, though, so I'll definitely be trying the others next time! Fries were good, and I tried my friend's sweet potato fries and aioli--actually worth the extra dollar or two. I could tell the place was slammed but our server (Ryan?) was really friendly and gave us great service even though it was really busy. Twelve bucks feels a little expensive for fries and pie that is only about the size of your fist, but it is deceptively dense and will actually fill you up. I have the stomach capacity of a large man and I was feeling the food coma afterwards, so don't be fooled by the small-looking pie. Their sweet potato fries are awesome, as well. So if you decide to forgo the pie for one of their salads (I'm a fan of the greek), go ahead and cancel out that healthiness with some sweet potato fries. It's worth it! Overall, we had a really good meal here and I'd definitely come back next time I venture that far north of the U district.
(4)Michelle H.
Okay, first things first. The food really is excellent. The pies are super tasty and there are even a several (!) vegetarian options. It's a really nifty concept. There's a neat bar area at the back and a few old-timey pinball machines. The prices, however, are a bit steep (they're "Happy Hour" special is $13 for a small pie and a drink. No fries, no sides. ) We also came on a Monday, which is all-day happy hour (so you'd assume they would have more than one server and one cook...) It took a really long time for our food to come and the place was about 20% full at 6pm. Hm. Anyway, perhaps we just hit an off-day. The food really is quite tasty and I'd love to give it another go.
(3)Jess M.
We think their vegetarian poutine is the best in Seattle. The gravy is thick and flavorful and the fries are cooked perfectly, not the oily, lots of potato flavor. The curry pie was tasty, as was the mac n cheese. Try the Baklava Cheesecake, it is amazing, but get it to go so you have a few hours to digest since the pies are so rich!
(4)dinky d.
I've been here a couple of times and both times I had a very pleasant experience. Decent selection of brews. It was a bit of a wait for the food but I almost forgot because of the pints. Guinness and ice cream was a very delightful treat. May I suggest the Not Your Fathers Root Beer instead of the Guinness.
(4)H. P.
Went here with some friends who said the food was awesome and that they had a good beer selection. We were a group of about 8, and although I see a lot of people commenting they had poor service, on the whole our service was okay. Not spectacular, but okay - more about that below. I am torn because the pie itself was really good - the crust was flaky and the filling was flavourful (Shepherd's Pie), but the portion was TINY. I was SO disappointed with the size. The pie was $12 and included fries, but if you wanted anything else you had to pay $2-$3 more, and the pricing didn't make much sense. A simple side of Caesar (lettuce, a few croutons), costs $1 less than a bowl of home made mac and cheese. To give you some idea of how small the pies are, they are about 3.5" in diameter, with maybe a cup of filling, so yeah, unless you order a tower, (topped with mashed potatoes, cheese sauce, gravy and bacon), you won't feel full if you are an average sized adult. The drink prices (for their signature cocktails), are also a little on the high side. They come by and leave bottles of water for you, but then don't really check back to make sure they are refilled, which seems common for restaurants now. Drop water off and forget, and once we were served the waiter came by once, but then we sat there for a while waiting for him to come by so we could get cheques - someone from our party had to hunt him down. I was tempted to give two stars, because of something else - the music. On Saturday the live portion was a two-piece group that was pretty bad, but when they were on break, the restaurant played 60's-70's era cheese music on ELEVEN. It was so loud, I felt I was yelling at the person across from me. Music should be in the background, not turned up so high it is almost impossible to have conversations with people. So overall, good tasting pies, but disappointingly small portions, bad music and meh service.
(3)Kate B.
So, I'll start off by saying that the reason you come here is for SAVORY PIE. This place happens to be within walking distance to my house (ultimately a bad idea for me) & has a happy hour which includes a pint & a pie for $11. Pretty decent price if you ask me. The Irish nachos are delightful smothered in beer cheese sauce & standard nacho fair...& you can't go wrong with their mac of the day. Decent beer choices...and they have sriracha vodka! Ask for a bloody made with sriracha vodka & extra olive juice & you might never leave. Two bummer things: service is sloooow & they only have 2 vegetarian pies. The slow service is pretty okay to deal with when you think of the yummy flaky crust on those pies & the fact that they're pretty friendly people...but, more veggie pies please!!
(4)Tom L.
This could be a cool place, but the service is terrible. The girl waiting tables was in slow speed and she never checked up on the table or the table next to us. We were all a little irritated. The food and beers are solid. The pinball machine should be free. Seriously. I think you would have have more families coming in if you move another one of the pinball machines next to the other one at the front. Service needs to be dealt with and you need to clean the ceiling pipes and fixtures. It was gross.
(2)hannah g.
Perfect little pies! Really good macaroni and cheese. The tots were perfectly done too! I can't wait to go back.
(5)Ali D.
Overall, I super love and appreciate the concept of this restaurant. Who doesn't love comforting pot pie in any variety you could ever imagine paired with a delicious beer? Hard question, I know. The pie was very tasty. I went classic and ordered the chicken variety with your standard chicken, peas, carrots and potatoes in "grandmotherly" thyme creme sauce. I ordered mine with a side salad to balance out the richness of the pie but you have the opportunity to order your pie with a cup of soup, french fries, mashed potatoes & gravy, mac & cheese, or sweet potato fries. Wow! The portion of the pie, however, was tiny compared to what I was envisioning for a personal sized pot pie. This wouldn't have been a huge problem but the pie dinner was on the spendier side, around $15 I believe. Definitely worth it with the taste but don't expect to be super full when you're done, unless of course you order a side of mac and cheese aka a second entree with your pie!
(2)Angie L.
Pies & Pints is by far our favorite pub in Seattle. We take all of our out of town friends here because the food is so good (Mac of the Day with soup of the day is my go too, the "of the day" choices are always different and creative. My boyfriend always has the pie of the day floated in soup of the day. If your brave go for the tower!). The staff is awesome! The atmosphere is really laid back and comfortable. Best pub in Seattle, hands down.
(5)Erik O.
Food is amazing! Service was decent but not spectacular. Ambiance is ok. But FOOD WAS AMAZING. Little on the expensive side. Definitely try to go for happy hour to get the Pie and Pint deal.
(3)April D.
People trying to say that this place has small portions for the price. Those people are not acknowledging that the pies are basically perfect and heavenly and delicious. Turning out consistently delicious pie crust (the whole pie is bomb but crust is difficult) is totally not easy but they are doing it. $15 is worth it, sorry if you're not getting gluttonous American sized portions. Ugh did I mention that the pies are so good?? I have a hard time not going there every night. If I was stupid rich I would hire the chef to be my own private chef. If I was getting married I would look into if they do catering. Also, the restaurant is just very chill. There's never any nonsense going on, no one is trying to prove anything with the atmosphere, the proof is in the pies. More pies plz.
(5)Victoria C.
The trivia is awesome, the food mediocre, and the service is awful. Get there early for a table at trivia, be prepared to have to flag down your server to order, and be okay having to ask for napkins, utensils, and water. Multiple times.
(2)Crystal T.
So, my friends and I are doing this thing where we try a new restaurant in Seattle each month. A few months back, Pies and Pints was our pick. I ordered the curry pie, and it was amazing! The salad it came with was worthy of ordering on its own as well. I've been wanting to come back... I just need to find the time. Reasonable prices, interesting decor (... but it works!), and friendly staff.
(5)Spencer M.
First timer here. I don't know where to start. Went and found our own table immediately, despite a busy Friday night. Not a minute went by before we were greeted by Marc, the bartender who found time to great and converse with everyone in the area even though he had a pretty regular flow of customers. He asked my bourbon when I ordered an old fashioned (every other place just goes with well bourbon) and my girlfriend was very impressed with the mean mojito. He brought every drink and food order to our table with a positive energetic attitude, and had great suggestions when we were a little overwhelmed with the huge selection on the fabulous menu. I will recommend this place to everyone I know.
(5)Katie H.
Pies! Pints! The name has it all. There is something wrong with someone who dislikes either of these. Pie- their savory pie was very good, but not great. I the Mediterranean Pie (smothered in beer cheese sauce) with a side of Mac and Cheese and some Baklava Cheesecake. I'll break down each part because I need enough characters to call this a review and not a tip. :) Mediterranean Pie- Very good, the highlight of the meal. Could have used more olives. Beer cheese sauce- I was very excited about this, but it wasn't nearly as good as I was hoping. The texture was more grainy than I would have liked, and the taste of the beer was more of an afterthought rather than a flavor on its own. Mac and Cheese- Admittedly, I am picky about this because I lived in the South for 5 years (so happy to be in Seattle!) and had awesome Mac and Cheese. P & P's Mac and Cheese was stated to be "baked to perfection." Erm, no. It was okay, but the noodles were a bit dry and too crispy in some places. If you haven't had good stuff before, you would probably think this stuff is amazing, but I was disappointed. Baklava Cheesecake- OMG FREAKIN' AWESOME! I should have just gotten this. Beer selection- not bad Service- good I would come back here because the concept is cool, but I think they could up their game on the food side of things with the exception of the baklava cheesecake (perfect).
(3)Brenden D.
I love this place! The beer is cold and the pot pies are killer! I would recommend getting the Mac and cheese of the day too as a side with your pot pie! Keep coming back too as the pot pies change almost daily!
(5)Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: Even though I had been past Pies & Pints in the past and had noticed the logo on the sign outside of the establishment, I always lumped it in with the numerous other pubs in the town and had not considered making my way in. At least not until my friend Whitney recommended it as a perfect, comfort food start to our evening out. Type of cuisine: Meat and vegetarian pies, Australian style, "because they can be eaten from the hand", as well as traditional bar fare including nachos, chicken wings, sweet potato fries and salads. Pies & Pints has developed its own take on the traditional meat or vegetable pie after hree years of research and development in their very own test kitchens. They pride themselves on using the freshest local ingredients possible, and when available. Their "beef, for instance, is naturally raised Black Angus Beef from Misty Isle Farms, Vashon Island, WA. Naturally raised beef is free of antibiotics, hormones or growth stimulants." And their "pies are hand made. From the stocks, gravies and fillings, to the crafting of the pie itself, our pies are made by hand daily right here in our own kitchen." An accolade from Greg, published in The Stranger, "Pies & Pints is a convergence of many factors that make for a good bar: tasty food, good beers and mixed drinks, comfy seating, a pool table, and a cozy atmosphere. It's a good place to be whether you're catching up with a group of friends or catching up on your book. Food: The meat pies are generally excellent, and there's a rotating pie of the day. There are good vegetarian pies as well, and you can get any of them with a salad or fries for not much more. The sweet potato fries are very good and also very filling. Drinks: The bar has a good selection of beers including the Trumer Pils. There is also a pretty creative menu of mixed drinks." Ambiance: A very neighborhood feel surrounds this establishment, from the proximity to residential properties to the plethora of young children following their parents in to dine in the throes of loud music, inked and pierced servers and people of all shapes, ages and sizes. "Pies & Pints is a convergence of people and ideas dedicated to being a friendly neighborhood public house. We believe in good food, good friends, and good work. We have used local craftsmen and artists to help create our restaurant and continue this policy with our staff who approach their work with passion and artistic flair." From the outside, one might think she is walking into a small, neighborhood pub, but once inside, the room stretches back, from the restaurant dining area to the bar. The walls are painted in faint, pale yellow and green and the paintings of local artists sparsely offering bursts of color and decor. The space feels large and open, with tall ceilings, but also cozy and intimate. It is definitely a casual go-to for a spontaneous bite to eat with family (although the service and food preparation take time), or as a very comfortable setting from which to enjoy conversation and large quantities of food with friends. It may even be the local pub you frequent with your partner, with whom you have enjoyed years of comfort and ease. "We like the idea of the public house and strive to make Pies & Pints casual, fun, and friendly for all ages." What I ordered: My dining companion raved about the mac & cheese ($7.95), hearty macaroni in Welsh beer cheese sauce baked to perfection and sprinkled with chopped basil and bread crumbs and immediately convinced herself that it had to be her course for the night! I felt drawn to the pies, being my first visit to Pies & Pints and selected the chicken, bacon, mushroom and Swiss cheese pie ($9.95), served in a rich, Marsala cream sauce, thick as gravy. I added a side of the mac & cheese, because I was told the dish was too good to be shared (for $1 more). What I loved: The pot pie. The fluffy, mini pie nearly fooled me by its small size; but as they say, big things come in small packages. The moist chunks of chicken, salty, thick-cut bacon and soft mushrooms swimming in gravy offered the perfect meal for a cold, dark, winter evening. The flaky pie crust made for a lighter addition to the rich and decadent innards. I would definitely eat this pie again...And am going to return for more sampling! Why I loved it: The entree portions and sides offered are huge, more than enough to consume in one sitting and can easily make for a second meal. I loved the ease and comfort of the space, and the personable, amiable staff, that called out boisterous and warm hello's and goodbye's as patrons entered and exited the premises. Cost: Low to average ($8-$12 per entree)
(4)Kim M.
Motha flippin' eff yeah. This might be one of my new favorite establishments in the area. A few weeks ago, I went there with friends for the first time--we sat in the back at one of the tall tables. I had the Lamb & Potato pie--and it was awesome. Last night, I went back with *different* friends, and I loved it again. I actually got the same thing, because it was so good the first time. There wasn't a single complaint at the table. In fact, any commentary on the food at all was about how good it was. Service isn't over the top, but it's not bad, either. In my opinion, as long as your table's basic needs are met, less is more--and that's kind of how service has been both times I was there. The pies are awesome--and their French fries are probably some of my favorite around. They've got a variety of hard ciders to choose from, which is awesome for those of us who aren't big beer drinkers. I will be back. And maybe I'll try something different next time... but maybe not.
(5)Erin B.
Meh. We went during happy hour and took advantage of the $9 pint and pie deal - thank goodness, because I would've been mad as hell if we spent more than that. Ok, here's the deal - it's a cool concept. I usually love anything swaddled in carbs - raviolis, dumplings, pies, pot pies, pasties, pot stickers... This sounded like my kind of place. After doing an extensive review of all of the yelp comments, I noted that most of the pies have zero taste, so I tried one that was consistently mentioned as a flavorful option: the curry pie. Pooooooor curry.... such an abused spice. It smelled like curry. It did not taste like curry. In fact there was zero flavor. And to add insult to injury - the potatoes in the pie were completely undercooked - really hard and gross. We probably won't be back for the pies. Service was pretty slow, too. Such a shame. If you're a fan of flavor - don't let the concept over power you... you just won't find it here.
(3)Meghan K.
So apparently pie is the *new* thing in this city, but this place has been here all along serving up simply fabulous savory pies. I haven't met a pie I didn't like here. The personal size pies (deceptively small, they are actually very filling) are perfectly cooked, the filling is always tasty and the crust is to die for. Ask about their daily pie specials - you will be pleasantly surprised. I would also like to note you can get a pie "float" here - a pie floating in soup. I have always, always wanted to try this but haven't yet worked up the nerve. And don't think this place is just limited to pies. It's like a mullet - business in the front, party in the back. There's a full bar and pool tables (table?) in the back. I've been here both to eat dinner and for happy hour/drinks/pool and it's a happy fun time all around.
(5)Bridget S.
Pies and pints is the shit. It is the perfect place to take a date or go with friends to play pool in the back. The food is amazing, even the veggie pies. Plus there is always live music in the evenings and the musicians they invite are always really great. Can't lose with this place, unless you are a snob like some of the reviewers here then I suppose you are always disappointed so just go to a chain restaurant where you always know what to expect.
(5)Peter A.
Pies and PInts is a great place for a pint and a pie (pot pie, that is). It is funny to watch people walk in and discuss what they want on their pizza to find out they have to order a pot pie. Although small, the pot pies really hit the spot. Especially for someone who likes comfort food. Get there between 4 and 6 for a really good happy hour.
(4)Austin K.
It's like someone threw down a brutal challenge: Take a nasty piece of cuisine from your childhood and build the ultimate bar restaurant around it. Pies & Pints redefines Chicken Pot Pie. Take vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore fare... that is super good. Add super tasty cocktails and a good selection of draft beers. Lastly infuse with Bluegrass music on Sunday nights. I can't go back to try their split pea soup. Based on the many reviews here I ordered the Indian Curry and it was freaking great. I find the portions the perfect size. All around great tavern. Well played.
(5)Dave A.
Pies & Pints...what happened?!! This place had been a long-standing favorite of mine for years, and I thought that when they expanded the dining area that it was going to be even better, but a recent visit has turned me off this place, maybe for good. The addition of space was dearly needed but now P&P is super crowded during regular dinner service in a way I haven't seen before. In addition to the expanded layout, the "pie case" that was once in front has moved off to the side, and is no longer being used. I miss seeing all the pies and sample deserts lined up, and without the case it's a little less easy to explain to new patrons the novelty of the pies, which happened when I brought a friend here for the first time recently. My vegetarian "Indian" spiced pie still has the flaky crust I've come to appreciate, but the filling was much changed, and is more like the other traditional offerings they've been serving, sort of like they now take the basic filling and just toss in a few shakes of Indian spice. Not bad but not what I remember, and not memorable enough to order again. The big disappointment were the 'fries, which are now a thicker, almost steak-cut style instead of the corn-starch encrusted shoe-string variety that I fell in love with. To make matters worse, they were out of the sweet potato fries I so dearly crave, which tells me they're not as prepared as before. The good news is that the Guinness chocolate cake is still available, but we had to ask the server to describe the desert choices since they're no longer printed on the main menu, and there doesn't seem to be a desert menu (???). Our server was polite and friendly, but the waitstaff is clearly over-burdened by the addition of all these new seats, and the time from order to delivery was the longest I've ever experienced here, more than 45 minutes, which would have been unheard of before. Our drinks were served more efficiently, which was good considering the food wait, but we had to ask for a replacement beer for the IPA, since it tasted "off", which can sometimes mean that the lines need to be cleaned, but fortunately the Porter I ordered was fine. Sorry to say , there's too much else going on in Ravenna's restaurant scene for me to single out Pies & Pints now, and I'm afraid that unless there's a return to form I won't be back.
(2)Lita A.
Definitely my favorite place to grab a pot pie on a cold Seattle day/night. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient. The pot pies are so flaky, buttery and piping hot, cooked to perfection. My personal favorite, is the steak&potato. The best sweet potato fries, hands down, and "Irish Nachos" are yummy for snacking on. I have yet to try the "Chocolate Guiness Cake", and next time we're there, that'll be 1st thing I order.... There are vegetarian options of simple delicious selections of salads and soups on hand. The one down fall is the parking situation. It can get tricky when it gets busy finding a spot along the street.
(4)Connie C.
The pies are small (about the size of my palm), but awesome! The pastry part of it is soooo good. Pie comes with a side, so together it's enough food. It's a fun place, with various size booths (some for larger parties, a group was playing board games while we were there), and some bar stool height tables. The pints were good - they had good beer and cider options. It's definitely a fun place, with the downside being that the service is a bit slow.
(4)Michelle F.
The pies are really tasty... sorta. They are smallish, but really, do you need more than that for a single serving? It's a good single serving. Maybe 4" across? From everything I've read in previous reviews, I found my experience there was much the same. I got the daily special "Chicken, Artichoke & Vodka pie." It was good, but underwhelming. I wanted more flavor. Jesse got the "Mediterranean pie." LOTS of flavor. I was very impressed with his. Seems like the ones you get that pack a wallop are the Mediterranean and the Indian. I will try the Indian Curry pie next time. Also curious about the lamb and potato. Sounds perhaps a little bland, but I do love me some lamb....... The Caesar salad was pretty good. Nothing to write home about. The split pea soup was not good. It was so thick I could eat it with a fork. Or perhaps even a toothpick. Perhaps just a personal preference thing, but I like mine spoonable.
(3)Pat S.
Was looking forward to this visit for quite sometime. Was in early on a weekday, so had the restaurant largely to myself allowing me to take advantage of wifi to get some work done. Tried the hummus and spinach/feta pie, as well as sampling a wide variety of their micro-brews. Great service, cozy atmosphere and good food and beers.
(4)Matthew E.
I really wanted to like this place. Awesome concept - pick a pie (think things like chicken pot pie) and pick a side (think things like potatoes, mashed, fried or sweet). Huge beer list and some interesting pub-food appetizers. We liked the pretzels with Welsh cheese. Service was downright terrible. Slow, and then snarky when it did show up. If you let people seat themselves, then you have to come acknowledge them at some point. Pies were pretty good, but they are small.
(2)Mackenzie F.
I will forever love Pies & Pints. It is the quintessential neighborhood spot. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the ambiance is quirky and fun. It's just all-around a great little place! You can tell the owners and staff really love it and it shows. Yes the service can be "slow" for most American standards but if you can't fill the gaps with conversations with friends and debates on what to eat and drink, that's your problem. The pie float is by far the best way to enjoy their potpies. float the classic chicken in the homemade split pea soup? YES PLEASE! The mini rueben's are delightful little treats and I could dip ANYTHING in the beer cheese sauce. They have a full bar and some delicious drink specials, as well as rotating taps that serve a wide variety of taste buds. Overall, Pies & Pints beats out most restaurants, any night of the week.
(5)Nina N.
Chicken pot pie with a side of mac and cheese is what the Dr. ordered on a cold wet Seattle day. As for the beer, I will pass. I am not much of a beer girl, but more of a cocktail girl. So I opted for a sparkling water instead :) the chicken pot pie was mini sized, and that was perfect for me. I just wished that they had more sauce but that is ok that it didn't. I just dipped my pot pie into my mac and cheese, and that made it all better!!! :) Next time, i need to go during happy hour :)
(4)Bailey B.
After studying abroad in Scotland, I knew I had to come to pies and pints to see how the meat pies measured up to the traditional. First of all I'll say that they are not that similar to British savory pies (not handheld like you get in pie shops there). The pies are delicious though! They have a wide and unique variety of pies to choose from. I had to bring my mom when she was in town because she might be the world's biggest fan of meat pies. I had the traditional chicken pie and she had the lamb and potato. Mine was delightful, but I was glad I got the mashed potatoes and gravy as a side because I think the combination of the pie and gravy made it even better and added a bit of moisture. Mom certainly didn't complain about her lamb and potato, and we both appreciated the big selection of beers to compliment the food. We shared the pretzels as an app, and they were good, but not as good as the pies. Overall, great place, and I can't wait to go again!
(4)Brendan M.
I really like the idea of Pies & Pints, but the execution could use some improvement. We, a party of five, arrived at 6 p.m. on a weeknight and seated ourselves in a booth. After a few minutes, a waiter arrived and passed menus around. I ordered a pint of the Lazy Boy hefeweizen to start. Drinks (all beers, nothing fancy) took about 10 minutes to arrive. Several ounces into my beer, I realized it _wasn't_ a hefeweizen. I might have noticed the amber color sooner, but I chalked it up to the subdued lighting. =( For my meal, I ordered the Indian curry pie with a side of french fries. The pie was a party in my mouth, but not big enough! Cauliflower seemed to be the main ingredient besides the crust; it played well with the subtle curry spices. The crust had a perfect texture but needed a pinch of salt. I could have eaten two of those pies, easily. Making up for the modest pie was a generous side of french fries. To be honest, the fries were really good, but I didn't order a pie to fill up on potatoes. Our waiter, by the way, was quite friendly and personable, but he may have been stretched thin among the many tables in the restaurant. Next time, I'm getting an appetizer or dessert with my main course.
(3)J.J. B.
Pies and Pints has that special combination of good food and good beer on tap. That is always a winning combination in my book. P&P separates itself because it offers a very unique menu item: pot pies! Who doesn't love a good pot pie. Doesn't this comfort food remind you of growing up and your mom baking a big casserole dish of chicken pot pie? Well, P&P offers about 8-10 variations of the pot pie. The pot pie I tried was beef, mushroom, and burgundy. It looks small at first, but when accompanied by one of the side dishes (like the very good mac and cheese I chose), it's a fine portion size. The crust is perfectly brown, flaky, and tender. The filling was not too "liquidy" which helped keep the crust from getting soggy (obviously a calculated move by them). The group I was with shared a couple appetizers as happy hour ended and they were pretty standard choices (bruschetta, spinach artichoke dip), but satisfying.
(4)Gabriel P.
There is definitely something special about pot pies. With a buttery crispy crust and a hot pie filling... it makes you wonder why you don't see them more often. But Pies & Pints does em right. My friends and I ordered different pies each and they all looked and tasted great. The only downside was that the pie to side size ratio was a little off. I was left craving more pie since they were kind of small although the side orders were pretty huge. They are not cheap and that left me feeling a little unsatisfied because I don't like filling up on fries too much and would have preferred more pie. Needless to say, I liked the pie and was considering ordering another. I think 3 pies for 2 people would be perfect. I dont know that they offer a deal like that but they should if they don't already. The bar has a good feel and a lot of space and it was definitely a place I would frequent again. It could be a good date spot for originality and a good vibe. The beer selection was decent and about what you'd expect for a traditional Seattle bar/restaurant. It was tough to choose which pie I ordered and I made the decision for lamb and it was pretty great. The steak one that my friend ordered was more flavorful however the lamb was tender and great. I think the lamb was cooked in a wine sauce which was good but didnt have quite the spice I was hoping for. Overall, 4 stars and I will update my review the next time I get there to try more.
(4)Bryan R.
Usually a big fan, but the last time I was there the service was terrible. The food and the beer are just great; a delicious break from the norm. We thought it would be a nice place for a birthday, so we rounded up a group of friends and headed out there one night. We got a table in the corner, ordered some beers, and then were pretty much ignored for the rest of the night. it wasn't malicious, it just seemed like we weren't on the waiter's mind. We pined after beers, thirsted for water, and craved appetizers--but were left alone for inordinate amounts of time. It really was a shame as our last trips there have been really good. Maybe the guy was in training. The food was great, but I don't know if I'd deal with that kind of service again.
(2)Lesley D.
I decided a trip to Pies & Pints was overdue when my friend told me she had been there 3 times in one week! The layout is a little different. There are lots of booths and high tables in the front, and a cozy bar (sans TV) with a pool table in the back. They have a great beers on tap, a good cider selection (STRONGBOW yeah!) and cans of Hamm's for $1.50! When the food came out I was skeptical that the pie was going to satisfy....I was tricked! Consider yourself warned! The pies are way more filling then they look! Pros: Killer pot pies Strongbow Happy Hour (any pie & pint for $8.95) Cons: No TV in the bar for sports
(4)Matt R.
As an Aussie transplant- I appreciate any place in the US ballsy enough to serve meat in a pie since most pies here are the sweet variety. The pies here are good and the beer is cold. Service can be a little off sometimes but overall this joint is pretty good. It's so-so for value. The beers are a little pricey and the pies cost a lot more than I'm accustomed to paying. Meat in a pie though........ Reminds me of back home and that's always a plus.
(4)Mandy S.
Well, when you leave a place smiling, not able to think of any downsides other than the fact that a couple sports fans wanted to watch a game as we were leaving, requiring us to forfeit TV lordship, I think it's been a positive experience! My friends and I often have a late brunch on Sundays. This past Sunday I suggested Pies & Pints as I had heard they had what's called the 'Megamosa'. This is indeed true, and also cheap! Our server was very attentive and also creative. She kept offering us other mixtures for the Megamosa other than OJ, such as cranberry, grapefruit and...wait for it...pineapple juice! Yum! The food was great (I had the breakfast sandwich), and the prices were more than reasonable. We were able to grab a large table for our group in the back near the bar, and had room to spare had others opted to come join (which is often a problem at other brunch locations). I have nothing bad to say about this place. I recommend it whole-heartedly!
(5)Josh H.
Tried this place with the kids (13 and 10 yo) and spousal unit and me, a couple of weeks ago. At first the pies seemed small, but damn, those things are RICH. And for an extra buck or so, we swapped in a side of five-cheese mac and cheese as a side, and it was a ridiculously large serving of very rich stuff as well. Thank goodness we also got a salad! Well-pulled pints for the grownups, good fries (one order cajun, one regular) for the kids. The most surprising thing was that the fish and chips were quite creditable; I pretty much assumed the pies were the reliable thing, so kid-friendly options were a nice surprise. Service was friendly; neither particularly quick nor slow. The space seemed a little cavernous, somehow. The rear of the place is the bar area, 21+ only. Free pool, but alas, no dart board.
(4)Ninja S.
Spoiler to this review that I'm writing: While this may only be three stars, I can see myself returning just because: - it hasn't been busy - the food is almost intentionally bad which has it's own kind of charm - the Roosevelt neighborhood is kind of classy and neighborhoodie Sure the service is almost comically bad. Sure nothing makes up for it. They pull this off with a sense of pride in doing a good job at doing things poorly. If you're going to do a not-great job, at least do it intentionally like these guys. If you want some bad for you food that doesn't taste super awesome washed down with some local brews and noted imports, and served up to you by people who are doing you some huge egotistical favor by doing their jobs, come check this place out. Silver lining: I didn't give an allowance for having the traditional pub pies being very good on the scale of crap food (which are world famous for being such), but they are quite good in the realm that is odd bits of whatever stuffed in crust. Kind of like if this was a Miss Universe competition of land mine amputees and industrial accident victims, Pies and Pints would likely be Brazil and look best in the swimsuit competition.
(3)Sage S.
Love this place! The pies are fabulous, and even though they look small, they're hearty, filling, and cheap. Plus they come with great sides like the delicious mac and cheese that people mentioned. Or, if you're looking for somethin' a little lighter, the side salad is also fresh and delicious. I chatted with a friend of mine recently who's a great baker, and she told me she's really impressed with their savory crust. Which, coming from her, is saying a lot. This place strikes me as typically "Seattle": laid-back vibe, good food, good beer, and not too expensive (although I guess everything in Seattle is getting expensive nowdays! This is an exception to the rule in that regard!)
(4)Necia D.
Just got back from watching the World Cup finale here, and had not realized that their TV is in the 21-and-over section at the back of the bar. Because it was a bit slow back there, the waitress was kind enough to set up a special table for the boys and me right at the edge (but outside) the bar so that we could eat our brunch and still watch the Dutch and the Spaniards placidly and efficiently Not Score At All until the second overtime. The boys had the Mac and Cheese special of the day (which I poached unrepentantly. It had olives in it, and peppers, and was rich and satisfying) and I had the house BLT--a smoky-flavored bacon which jibed nicely with the lemony aioli and the tang of sourdough (which I believe was a substitution for the bread they normally use, but I can't help but think it's probably best with sourdough). The tomatoes were decent, but not sublime. I was just very impressed with how above and beyond our service was; this is something that always impresses me with this place. They have a familial approach; we always feel welcome. They're not smarmy or "car dealership" smiley-warm, either: the warmth feels genuine: direct, and simply very helpful. Very glad to have them in our neighborhood.
(5)Emily A.
Good food, but Jesus....... It took two friggen hours to get our food! And the annoying part was that other tables, who sat at the same time as us were served literally 45 minutes before us... That's sad when you wish you were the poor schmuck who only had to wait an hour and a half for his dinner... I would love to go back for the eats, but I won't be ... It just takes too damn long.
(2)Neil E.
Very unique idea and concept. A bunch of classy beers and some homey pot pies to really make your night feel cozy and content. Stepping inside, you also do feel like you've entered someone's house, as there is some great art on display. I tried and recommend the Reuben appetizers and the Lamb pie. DELICIOUS. They have gift cards available for all of your friends!
(4)Jei K.
There was seriously a good two months where this is the only place I ate out at or recommended to my friends. The mac and cheese selection is amazing, and I am never disappointed. The Pot pies are gourmet, but still remind me of the pot pies I used to get out the freezer aisle growing up. Nostalgia. If I didn't live all the way in West Seattle now, I would make my way over there every chance I got. They even have board games...how chill is that!!!
(5)Roxanne D.
Ate here while visiting Seattle! We got the sweet potato fries to start and they were amazing! And you get so many! Make sure to get an extra aioli! I had to keep myself from eating just the fries and filling up before my meal. Oh and I was also sipping on a jack swizzle (which was good and strong) which wasn't helping with the munches! I ordered the Classic Chicken Pie with a caesar on the side! You get a lot of salad which tasted great and very fresh! And the pie was also very very good! The crust was the best! The mac n cheese was also very good! Also the service was great! Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us a few times throughout the meal! Also she was very prompt with the check which I am a stickler about. I hate waiting forever for the check, because at that point all I want is to get the hell out for a cigarette. :) Definitely come here!!
(5)Nana I.
Saw the deal on LivingSocial ($40 for $20) & had heard about it a few times so thought I had to try it out. The inside is a bit dark but there is outside seating. It's a really hole-in-the-wall, casual spot. Thought I was going in during happy hour but turns out they don't have early hh on Sundays which was a bit of a bummer. Ended up getting the mac & cheese because they didn't have many vegetarian options for the pies which was another loss but the mac and cheese was worth it. A nice combo of creamy inside and crisp outside. Plus the others who I went with were loving the pies. Intrigued me enough to want to come back and try their happy hour.
(3)Becky S.
3 stars for the band that plays (The Beehive Juggernaughts) 1 star for the service... SLOW as turtles 2 stars for the food... I am just not a big fan of meat pies
(3)PJ M.
This place was cool, but I was drunk and couldn't remember where the hell this place was....thank dog for yelp.
(4)Austen H.
I cant believe I haven't been here before last night. Reminds me of everything I love about Portland: Punk Rock mixed with AMAZING food. My server was so great, I love when I dine in a place thats packed, the server probably has 10 tables, and he seems to float around the room with impeccable timing. Everything was fast, when we asked him for salt or extra napkins, he was right there with the delivery. Well done young man! Only complaint: Mac and cheese was bland, but so is most restaurant mac and cheese. Highlight: Being serenaded by the blue-grass banjo band
(4)Denis C.
It's been a year or so since I been there. They have expanded but still have the little cozy bar area at the back. Sadly the pies have not expanded but shrunk, a shadow of their former selves, both in size and content.
(3)Sara V.
Hooray for Pies and Pints! I experienced good service, great food and will definitely be going back. I was impressed with their options and it was very affordable. They had good deals and daily specials for pies, soups and mac n cheese. The crust was great on the pie and I really enjoyed it. It was the perfect size and the side (sweet potato fries) was an extremely generous portion. It was a friendly atmosphere and I look forward to returning!
(4)Stephanie G.
This place has a great atmosphere, even on a Tuesday night. I decided to have a late dinner and sat at the bar. There was the typical old fellow who chatted me up - but luckily left after not too long, so I could eat and drink the rest of my beers in peace. I had the Cajun Fries as an appetizer - yummy. For the pie I went with the chicken bacon swiss something and mac & cheese as a side. The pie was awesome. Smaller at first than you think, but it packs a bit of food. The side dish is rather large which makes up for quantity if you're a big eater. The pie had a nicely browned crust, very buttery and flakey and it pretty much melts in your mouth. The bartender was rather busy, but she would usually notice when my glass was empty (she wouldn't say anything before it was empty...) but I didn't have an issue getting her attention and putting in my orders. A little patience helps when they're busy on a weeknight.
(4)Jane S.
Food awesome, beers great - nice selection of ciders too... But after all the effort in the food you would think they would sort out the service. Read the yelp reviews - its consistently bad. Example from this week. Its fairly busy but we can see staff hanging behind the counter. We sit down and nobody comes near us. Eventually the bus boy asks if we've been seen and sends someone over. This was the theme for the night... bus boy seems to be the only guy aware of who is waiting and who is not. Water went unfilled, drinks empty and nobody comes by until we asked the bus boy about refills. These are paid refills to - this is profit down the drain folks. Our food took 45 minutes to show up. Not once did anyone come over and say 'sorry for the delay they will be out in X minutes'. The table next to us actually got a pie delivered AFTER they had paid the bill. We love the food here but it seems nobody cares about keeping the customers happy.
(3)Kristin C.
The idea of this place intrigued me. A place that serves pies, that sounds fantastic! Unfortunately, it was not. I drive by this place all the time on the way to work. So I finally decided to go there with some friends for our weekly dinner. When I first got there, my boyfriend was very confused because he was under the impression that the "pies" meant pizza. So he was not prepared for what he got. First we ordered a few beers. I am kinda picky, so I went with the hef. I think it was made by Lazy Boy. I did not care for it at all, it was the 2nd worse Hef I have ever had. I went there a few months ago, so I don't really remember what I ordered. I do know that I did not get what I ordered. Because my boyfriend and I ordered the same thing, and we did not get the same thing. What I got wasn't bad, but it just angered me because I didnt order it. To top it off, the waitress never came by to check on us. So I was never able to tell her that my order was wrong. Which is the main reason I am giving a 2 star. The service was so horrible, with mediocre food. Needless to say, I have not been back.
(2)Courtney P.
Tasty and cozy. Will be back.
(4)Karla S.
We used to love this place but stopped going because of repeated poor service. We returned on a Friday evening a couple of weeks ago and were delighted to receive fantastic service and delicious savory pies -- maybe even better than they were a few years ago. I hope they can keep it up because we'd like to become regular customers again.
(4)Cole W.
After hearing about this place for the past few months I was finally in the area on a super cold night. I stopped in with three other friends and thought the place would be dead because there was snow on the ground... it was not. The place was rockin. we sat down and all talked about what we were going to order so we could share. We got the sweet potato fries and a round of beers as a starter and they were pretty good. When the pies came out, at first glance i was a bit bummed out. The pies are TINY. The sides help out with the tiny pie by overwhelming the rest of the plate. I LOVE fries so I got regular fries with my steak and potato pie. There were so many fries on the plate I could hardly see my pie. Someone else got a lamb pie, someone else got the mac n cheese with bacon on top, and someone else got their pie with mashed potatoes on top. Once we all started digging in the food was fantastic. The mac n cheese was so good, I would go back for just that. I would recommend this place.... so try it!
(4)George M.
Chicken pot pie- goooood. Pint of espresso beer, tasty, Great music ..... Zep, Neil young, Casual atmosphere , Just a good evening. Kind of like a living room/ dining room experience
(4)Angelina L.
Been here before and wanted to head back to support the "for every drink purchased a dollar is donated to a book being purchased and sent to selected countries in their language". Props to Pies & Pints for supporting such a great cause!! Food is served until midnight and even at 11pm at night on a weeknight, the place still had quite a few people. In the front are some tables for patrons to enjoy food and a drink. In the back is the "bar" area with a pool table. Ended up having their Beef Mushroom Burgundy Pie with a side of Sweet Potato Fries and a Hales Winter Ale. Bill came out to be about $15. The pies are a little small, but the one I had was definitely good. As the bartender stated, it is one of his favorites and what got him hooked. I don't know if I could eat these every night, but I'd definitely eat one again!!! Service was pretty casual, but friendly. Don't expect to be waited on as if you were going to higher end restaurant. I'd return, but it won't be one of my "neighborhood" regular spots.
(3)Lydia A.
Great pies! Bad service! The service problems at our table included very long wait times and bungled orders. I myself didn't spend nearly as much as I might have - I was served my drink and food and never saw a server again until it was time to pay the bill. When I mentioned that I was never offered anything further our server shrugged and said "I guess I'm a crappy waitress." Yes, sugar, I guess you are. Furthermore, the other server seemed to be implying that my friends who left earlier didn't settle up their bill? I'm not sure, it was a vague implication that anyone we might know may be thieves but without saying what had actually happened or what was actually owed. I shrugged and said to myself, "I guess I'm a crappy patron." I might have been inspired to look into it further had I been served one or two more drinks. I do know we had to tell them what we had ordered in order to settle up our bill - so they hadn't kept track in any way. I liked the little pies but other than that, I was far from impressed.
(1)Casey Y.
I would definitely say the price is pricey for their small ass pies. However the sides that come with (sweet potato fries) are more than enough to fill the missing hole. I had the best macaroni of my entire life here (basil!). Looks like some of the food is hit or miss for some people. I'm still going strong. ROAR.
(5)Couper L.
This place has the best meat pies I've tried in Seattle. The menu has a wide selection of pies ranging from the standard chicken pie to some interesting ones like blue cheese bacon or curry pie. The pie crust is flaky and very tasty. I prefer it to other pie crusts that are more hard like Cornish pastys. As other reviewers have said, the pies look quite small. That said, if you get your pie with fries or Mac and cheese you will be beyond full. An unfortunate thing is the kitchen used to do half fries and half sweet potato fries. I've been told they do not do this anymore.
(4)Mark C.
Awful service. Plan to wait an eternity to grab your waiters attention. We walked out after waiting 20 minutes. Avoid!
(1)Brice P.
The reason Pies and Pints gets 3 stars instead of 4 is really the portion of the meal. I ordered the Steak and Potato pie with a cup of the soup of the day- tomato basil. The soup came out with what I had assumed was a small biscuit; however, this was the pie in biscuit clothing. That being said, the pie was quite delicious. The steak meat was very flavorful and the quality was evident. The potato presence was not as obvious as I would have liked, but all ingredients together really worked in concert. The texture and taste of the dough was certainly above expectation, as well. Flaky, light, buttery goodness. The soup was also good--creamy and balanced. My husband had the macaroni and cheese of the day (pesto). The crust on the baked dish added a nice texture. It wasn't as creamy as some mac and cheeses and was more on the dry side. The pesto was a nice addition and what may be important moisture to the dish. We were there during happy hour, meaning $1 off well drinks, draft beer, and wine. The beer and wine list wasn't overly extensive, but offered at least something that most would enjoy. There were also appetizers for $4.95 available, which we didn't try. Perhaps it would have been a good idea in hindsight to split an appetizer between the two of us given the size of the entree. They also had daily specials, although I can't remember now what each day was... We also weren't there on nights with live music, but the no cover is always a plus. Finally, the staff were great. The waitress was attentive and helpful. One of the chefs/cooks even came out to ask how our meal was.
(3)Aaron C.
Delicious Savory Pies, Aspall cider, and a old school phonebooth. It's a Roosevelt District dining dream. Kid friendlier than they seem, too!
(5)Jessi M.
I went here for a late happy hour last week, and plan on returning again this week. I wish I could give this place four stars; this is really a 3.5 star review. I thought their food was delicious. The four of us each got a pie, and we split sweet potato fries for the table. The pies were tiny, though, particularly for the price. The fry basket, at least, was a generous serving with a tasty aioli. The happy hour specials for the late part were good, but not great. You can get a pie and pint for something like $9, which is okay. Being in a cider mood, I couldn't get it anyway, since they had no ciders on tap. Drink selection in general was okay, not great. Like I said, though, we're planning on going back. The service was great, and even if the pies are tiny, they were tasty. It's a fun concept, in any case, and a late happy hour is always welcomed.
(3)Christine B.
What's better than a meat pie? A meat pie with a cold pint. And some kind of Northern European accent - which you'll have to improvise if you're not from Northern Europe since nobody there has an accent. But it's a simple fact...meat pies are better with accents. This place is a little slice of food coma heaven complete with flaky, golden crust. Along with the pies and pints, they also serve up some good music and fresh, funky service. I'm a fan...even without the accent.
(5)Steve B.
Cliffnotes: Great food, reasonable beer, shame it took so long to get anything. Stopped by with a friend in town from the UK, looking for comfort food. Venue is airy and well spaced out, with plenty of choice of seating. Booths, barstools/high-tables etc. Server came over pretty quickly laid out menus etc, said she'd be back. Then it went downhill. 15mins later she bothers showing up to ask if we want drinks/food. We order, then 20mins later the beers still haven't arrived. Looked like whoever was running the bar had forgotten to pull our pints. No problem we thought... The Mocha Porter was great, the bar had no clue how to pour Guinness - 1 inch head on it. We could see in the kitchen our food was being cooked fresh and read that it took around 30-40mins. Finished my beer, thinking I'll get another in before food comes. No sign of any servers before our food came out - maybe it was self-service just I missed the cue? Food came, ordered another round, and tucked in. Great pie - little smaller but good filling fodder, reasonable mash and gravy. Certainly hit the mark. In the meantime bar still had not figured out how to pull pints before I'd finished food. Is it really that hard? Its not like it was busy in there. So in general great food, appalling service. If you're thirsty get a drink elsewhere first.
(2)Samantha E.
Pies and Pints is great! Pot pie gets a bad reputation for being bland and boring, but that's not the case here. I had the mushroom burgundy one and it was fantastic; my friends had the spinach and feta and the Indian curry, and said both were good. The crust on the pies is as good as my grandma could make-- please don't tell her I said that! The pies were on the small side, but you won't leave hungry, especially if you order the fantastic sweet potato fries. Service was on the slow side, but friendly and accurate. I will definitely be back!
(4)Shekinah S.
Let me begin by saying our entire meal (for 4 people) was comped because the service was so bad. 4 Stars for the food, 2 for service, that averages out to 3, alrighty? We made the mistake of arriving on what we later found out was Pies & Pints' 5 year anniversary. But judging by other reviews, long waits and inattentive service is not an uncommon occurrence. We walked in about 8pm and all the tables in the restaurant were full. We waited at least half an hour before we were able to score a table, and in that entire time, not a single member of the waitstaff acknowledged us. There were 2 - 3 cooks, 1 bartender, and 2 servers. It was probably another 15 - 20 mins before the server arrived. We'd had plenty of time to peruse the menu so we ordered right away: fries for all to share, 4 pies, and Guinness for the gents. Not sure how long it took for the food to arrive, I wanna say AT LEAST another half hour, but I do know the waitress forgot the Guinness and that was the first thing that was free. When the food finally arrived we'd been there for so long I wasn't even hungry anymore, but the cute punkrock waitress apologized, offered some explanation and said the meal was on the house. The pies were actually quite delicious. Two of us had the Indian Curry (potatoes, cauliflower, peas and carrots in curry), my boyfriend had a different vegetarian pie, and our friend had one of the chicken pies. The flaky crust was amazing and everyone thought their pie was great. But also tiny and expensive. Plus there's no side except for like 3 pieces of lettuce pretending to be a salad. You can get a bigger pot pie for almost half as much at PCC. I don't know how good they are at PCC, but just sayin... The fries were also really good and I think came with something other than ketchup. We saw several tables order dessert. The dessert items looked scrumptious, but we didn't have another hour to spare. On an unrelated note, Pies & Pints did put up some of my friend's artwork, and I know he sold several pieces there, so that's cool. Overall, this offered good food but small portions, and poor service but a highly apologetic server. I'd give it another chance, but not sure when I'll feel like it. Well, I def won't go when I'm very hungry or in a hurry, that's for sure! We saw some tables order food, drink, dessert, and their bill as soon as they were seated. Now that's the strategy!
(3)Rourke M.
Great selection of draft beers and tasty Aussie-style pot pies that usually do not disappoint. Best poutine I've tried (or seen) in Seattle.
(4)Stacey S.
I've been here over a dozen times. The Mac and Cheese is the best Mac and Cheese (My nieces would attest to that). The Classic Chicken pie is my favorite pie, followed by the Chicken Marsala. In addition I've also had the Sweet Potato fries which are awesome. You can also get pies to go which you can cook at home. A nice take out alternative. I don't agree with previous reviewers that the portions are small. The Mac and Cheese is HUGE!!! Plus, If you order a pie and a side, you will be plenty full. (Unless perhaps you are a UW football player). :) Feel free to bring the kids to this place as the front of the restaurant does seat children. (The bar is in the back).
(4)Amanda W.
This was my first "favorite" pub/bar in Seattle. Granted, I lived on Roosevelt Way at the time, only a few blocks away, but regardless it's a great place. Reasons You HAVE TO GO!!! - Meat pies are exceptional and very filling despite the seemingly small size! Get it smothered in mashed potatoes or floating in a signature soup! - Specialty Mac & Cheese! Goes great with a beer and a pie. - Happy hour treats are also really good. Try the Irish Nachos, Mini Reubens, and Fried Mac & Cheese bites! - Large selection of cocktails despite the "pub" atmosphere! And all of them are very tasty! Hot cocktails in the winter, and cool refreshing cocktails in the summer! Perfect! The only reason I'm taking one star away is because you're guaranteed to smell like you were standing behind the griddle once you've stepped into this place. But, the fried-food smell washes out in the washing machine! I just mention it because some people will have issues ...
(4)David R.
Pies and Pints is delicious, there is absolutely no getting around that. Every pie I've had I wished that they were three times as big so I'd never have to stop eating them. PRO TIP: get the pie topped with mashed potatoes and gravy, you cannot go wrong. The Rubens are the only other food I've had there and damn are they tasty little SOB's, and again I wish there were three times as many. If you can, get them during happy hour as they are a few dollars cheaper, but they're worth it either way. The specials, as far as I know, change every day and they always sound very good. Guinness Mac & Cheese? Awesome. They lose a star for one reason and one reason only. If you've read the other reviews you already know. If you haven't, I will share. There is a giant monster in the kitchen that kills a member of your party whenever you eat there. Srsly. Giant monster. Kills people. Not really, it's just the service. They're always polite but it takes for-farking-EVER to get your order in, and then to get your beer and then to get your food. Please, please, oh holy God please hire another server so they won't be swamped. It's just so damn good.
(4)Brian W.
On Boxing Day, a lazy, lazy Saturday, we wound up meandering hither and yon through bookstores and other places that might have required us to do some thinking, but not too much. Eventually the Girl and I wound up driving over to Pies and Pints. Wow. I do mean wow. The food is really good on many levels, and the service, while not spectacularly Johnny-On-The-Spot, is decent enough. But the real stars are the pies. I had the beef and mushroom; the Girl munched the chicken and broccoli special. The crusts were incredibly flaky and delicious. Parking might be a bit of a problem. One thing I did ponder was that for a place that had the "pints" part of their business was a lack of really stellar beers, but then again, it makes the cut. One more star would show up if the selection of beers matched the taste of the food. Word of warning - the appetizers are full-sized entrees masquerading as tasteful munchies ready to get you going.
(4)Sarah B.
How could you mess up a place that sells beer and pot pies. It sounds heavenly. But the service and prices simply destroyed this place for me. I'll start with the positives. Great location on 65th. Cute sign, great atmosphere. The food was good. Really any of the pies you order are going to be a treat. And the mini reubens are fun and tasty. Also, the beer selection was nice. The service was terrible. Only one waitress during happy hour? Seriously? We waited over half an hour for any acknowledgement and had to get our own menus. It wasn't even very busy either. It was early and mostly just families having dinner before the night crowd. And by the time she looked over our way happy hour was over. We were not happy. Thankfully she put our beers and appetizers at the happy hour price. And she was very apologetic. But she needs HELP! If she can't take care of 5+ tables on her own, you need to hire another person to help her. Other tables were also obviously pissy about the poor service too. To top it off, the beer I wanted wasn't available since they were still waiting for the beer man. And we were disappointed about the price to pie ratio. Sure the pies were good but the size left a lot to be desired. (you know what I mean) I don't know if I'll ever venture here again if I have to deal with the service issue.
(2)Heather N.
Pies & Pints is a OK spot to check out... ONCE. The service is extremely slow --so make sure to have a snack first if you do venture in. The pies are OK but very very small. Once you order a couple pies, sides and beers you have a big bill to pay but most likely will still be hungry for more due to the small portions. Two last things to note- you will leave smelling like hot oil/grease and they do not have a kids menu either so not a family friendly place. I would not recommend eating here and would not go back!
(1)Kelly C.
Just went to Pies and Pints the for the first time after wanting to check it out for a while. We walked in and were told to seat ourselves, which we did, and then we waited for someone to bring menus but no one did. After waiting for a while I went up to the counter and was handed menus and told to go to the counter to order. It would have been nice if we weren't ignored at first, but the staff was friendly and service was good after that. The pot pies were delicious, and the mac & cheese and Guinness cake were good too. We ordered mixed drinks, which were weak, not so tasty, and expensive. I would go here again for food, but not for drinks.
(3)Gena S.
Pies and Pints is a great place to go hang out and have a drink with friends. The atmopshere is slightly divey, but in a good way. This is not somewhere to go if you are looking to zip through your meal as the pies take a while to bake.
(3)Adam S.
I am sad because I wanted to love this place. The concept of a pot pie and beer restaurant is a solid one but Pies and Pints delivered on everything but the food. The pot pie I got was the size of a cupcake and the fries it came with could have served three people. To me, the mistake was obvious. Clearly the waiter thought I had ordered fries with a side pot pie. Unfortunately, this was not the case and I was sad. Maybe it would be nice if they served a large pot pie that served several people. Maybe they can't afford normal pie-sized dishes. I don't know. All I know is if people go here expecting pie-sized pot pies, they will be disappointed.
(3)Matt c.
I love the food at Pies and Pints. Each time I get a pie, I think to myself "Wow, were they always this small?" but it ends up being just the right amount of food. My favorite is the chicken mushroom Marsala, and the mac & cheese (healthy, huh)? It is total comfort food and with their decent beer selection, it's a nice place to go with friends for an evening. If you HAVE a whole evening. Why is that? Because the service is slow slow slow. I've grown to accept this because the food is so good. And I'm OK with waiting 15 minutes for my beer order or 20 minutes to get a menu. BECAUSE THE PIES ARE SO TASTY. It's also hard to totally dismiss the restaurant because I find the servers to be friendly. They are pleasant and make sure everything is OK. It's just they take so so long to do anything. For the life of me, I don't know why. I've seen the same amount of servers cover far more tables at other restaurants. So, I'll keep coming back....but only if I'm planning to stay for the evening.
(3)Ben F.
Great neighborhoody place -- not too cool for school, but definitely hip. Their pie crusts are stellar, and I'd definitely recommend their mini-reubens. Beer is well kept. Service is always friendly, sometimes slow. I have not been wowed by their non-pie related items, but I definitely recommend this place!
(4)Aevi A.
Theres nothing wrong or right about this place... i can go here again if someone asks me to, else i'll pick up some other place... the pies are alright and they have a decent selection of taps... but the thing is if i am able to catch up on happy hour its a good deal... they have a lot to offer from happy hour menu on a avg of 4 dollars a dish which for sure is a steal..
(3)Jodie H.
Chicken pot pie! #winning!
(4)Tony G.
The beer selection is mediocre for Seattle restaurants--it's the pies that make the place. Unfortunately, the pies are small, dwarfed by the side dish, and, for around eight dollars, not a deal. They're also not very original: phyllo dough crust and standard pot-pie fillings of chicken, beef, potatoes, cheese, etc. There are some unique pies such as the curry which I cannot comment on, and the Mediterranean, which is overstuffed with briny olives and too salty to enjoy. The mediocre and slightly over-priced food is accompanied by terrible service. By terrible I mean uncaring. From the 15 minutes we waited before we were greeted with water to watching the server fold flatware instead of filling our drink orders, to having to get another server's attention for our check and everything in between. Maybe it's the hipster restaurant mentality where lackadaisical service is confused with casualness and a more relaxed atmosphere for the customer. This is of course the opposite of what a customer experiences when they're being neglected. As a former server, the knee-jerk impulse to tip big is strong, but I wish I could go back in time this once and reflect the service in my tip.
(2)Andy O.
Every now and again I find myself longing for a British-style meat pie and Pies and Pints is the closest I've found to delivering on that dream. The place has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place to eat and talk while it feels like you're sitting in a bar. You can't go wrong with the pie+side combo and I do enjoy the steak and potato with the great sweet potato fries on the side. The starters are good too; I like the goat cheese and red pepper hummus. Beer selection is decent also. I look forward to going back to catch the live music one of these days.
(4)Aaron M.
*Salivates* pie.....and Beer. Their pot-pies are solid and so is the beer. When I came it was pretty full but the service wasn't too bad. I will be back for sure.
(4)Elynne G.
This is a pretty cozy little place in the corner that is cool when you want to hang out with a couple of friends just to chill and listen to live music on certain nights.. I love pies, so when I first heard of this place, I was extremely excited.. There was about 7 of us and we were seated immediately, which was great.. The menus were distributed and orders taken.. I had the lamb and potato pie, that tasted nothing like lamb but more like potatoes.. The crust was delicious but it couldn't compensate for the mediocre filling.. And the pies were small for the price, next to a huge serving of sides.. My bf had the chicken pie and that tasted better, but not great.. The saving grace was probably the sweet potato fries and the appetizer of nachos.. Those were great.. I don't know how to feel about this place, I like it for the atmosphere but I've had better food and better places to go.. Maybe I need to try other things on the menu but I am definitely not impressed with their pies.. Maybe their brunch menu will be better..
(3)Alli D.
The phrase "meat pie" kind of makes me cringe, but I that is easily forgiven when it hits my taste buds. After all, it combines some of my very favorite things--meat, potatoes, and flaky buttery goodness. Anyway, as you can guess, the pot pie was amazing, and the fries alongside were dang near perfect. However, one of my main requirements of an entree is that I can eat half of it and still have plenty left over for lunch the next day. This pot pie failed abysmally. It's way smaller than you'd expect--hardly larger than a cupcake, and although it's filling it's definitely not big enough for two meals. Maybe I was just being a hog though and couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing. We had a huge party and, except for the 3 guys in coordinating Star Wars sweatshirts (?!) hogging the pool table, basically commandeered the whole bar area after receiving a not-so-warm welcome in the main dining room. There was no waitress back there, so the poor bartender had to deal with all our drink and food orders. But service was pretty quick, all things considering. It's hard to go wrong with a name like Pies and PInts. It was a little pricey for what you got ($10 for the pie, $4.75 for the pint), but all in all worth it. Maybe next time I'll buy an extra pie and put it in my pocket for later...
(4)Sarah V.
This place is way overpriced. $7 for a pot pie not even as big as my palm (and no, I don't have man-hands)? I think not. Maybe if these pies were magnificent, but, alas, they were not. WAY too much thyme. So much so that I couldn't even eat all of mine. Not to mention how dry they were... The point is save yourself (and your tastebuds) some time and agony and just hop down to the grocery store are buy a Marie Callender's pot pie. Don't order a coke. They come in the small 10oz bottles. Again, for those prices? I think not. The cajun fries would have been great had they not been bathed in salt (and I am one who quite enjoys a salty fry). The mac and cheese is quite beery. I did not like it. Spinach artichoke dip was ok, but not great. Go to Dad Watson's for that instead. Teh Husband said the potato cheddar soup was horrible. It looked like it. And did I mention the horrendous service? No? Ok, well it was bad. Extremely bad. They have nice sturdy straws though. That's a big plus!
(2)Kate W.
So I don't even like pot pies that much, but I do like Pies & Pints. The pot pies are tasty and filling (from what I hear), the beer selection is very good, the fries are delicious, and the salads and soups are excellent. We went for brunch for the first time today - it was completely empty, so we got very good and fast service. I had a bacon/hardboiled egg/tomato/lettuce sandwich, and my boyfriend had the spinach/bacon eggs benedict. Not the most amazing eggs benedict, but totally tasty, and my sandwich was very good. The best part? $5 pint glass-sized mimosas! Overall, Pies & Pints is a bit pricey for what you get, but the quality of the food and beer makes up for the slightly high prices.
(4)Rachealle W.
Awesome little local place with great Pies! LOVE the Beef Burgundy... drooling now... Oh, the staff is always cool to me. My Favorite bartender is Reanne. She's always awesome!
(5)Clint W.
I came here with a large group for a birthday party. There was a lot of us, so I'm cutting a lot of slack for the service. Pies and Pints sounded good, but I was really disappointed with the pie. It sounded really good, but it took a long time and the pies were really small for the price. It was okay, but not great. After the long wait, I was kinda disappointed and definitely still hungry afterwards. I guess it's an okay place to stop for a beer , but I would not come here if I was hungry.
(2)Paul L.
I just discovered this place. Excellent ambience and great food. A full service bar in typical Seattle style just makes it better. The meat pies are just delicious and very resonable. Made to order they are just the right size to satisfy without making you feel like you've been nailed to the chair. Try them out. You will go a second time.
(4)Rachel S.
I miss the place this used to be. I used to visit 4 years ago when they opened and they were a great pub and hangout with delicious food. They've gone more downhill over the last 18 months, especially with the service. The pies are all pretty good, but they're pricier than one would expect. The Irish nachos are usually loved by most. The bartender has been the same since the start and he's usually great, unless they're slammed. A number of his mixed drinks featured fresh-squeezed fruit, so that always hit the spot. Their sweet potato fries are fabulous. My favorite pie: the Mediterranean. Mmm. I've never ordered one for myself, but the pie with soup or gravy seems to be a big hit amongst friends.
(3)Chrystal P.
The service was very polite, but the food sucked and was tiny portions. Even though I was still starving, I gave my meal to a friend because it turned my stomach. I was disappointed with the pies at Kel's, but they still walked all over Pies and Pints. At least they had gravy in them. Sad. I suppose this place is cool if you like expensive stouts and yelling to your friends over annoying oi punk.
(2)Matt N.
Had a tasty meal and some fun here the other night. Will probably come back sometime soon! The pie crusts are made from scratch and are served piping hot and deliciously flaky. Good stuff. Quite vegetarian friendly; they have 3 pies listed as veggie and was told other items can be made veggie by leaving out meat or subbing something veggie. Fries and soup were also served hot and tasty. Beer selection on tap is decent, some interesting microbrews. Price is a little high but the quality is fairly commensurate. Come check it out! They have live music here twice a week or so; see their website for more info.
(4)Brian B.
When I heard there was a restaurant that served primarily pot pies, my brain reeled and wanted me to visit immediately. However, my excitement wasn't met without snags. Having read the reviews, most noted shoddy service during prime hours. We came around 5:30, thinking we'd beat the problems. The place was near empty, yet it still took nearly 45 minutes to get some form of service (I had to get the menus myself). Thankfully, we were still allowed to order the appetizers at happy hour prices. The pie was excellent. Picked up the chicken marsala one, came to me nice and warm. Seemed out that despite picking a chicken pie, I was given beef gravy on my mashed potatoes which were still good regardless. Came to about $18 bucks overall for just me which considering the service, was highly overpriced. Hire more staff with the high prices you're charging.
(3)Kelly H.
Come here if you want weak drinks, small pies and food that will clog your arteries. The service was slow, they were out of all the pies I wanted to try, and the waiter explained to us after all this that they do not split the checks. I was unimpressed and I will not be back.
(2)Aaron M.
Worst service I've had in a long time. Right after I arrived, meeting a group of friends, a waitress came by the table, but it was clear she wasn't there to help me. I did get a menu fairly quickly though. Quickly compared with the service the rest of the night that is. I had to call her over to take my order. If I hadn't, I don't know how long it would have taken. On the pie section of the menu, right at the top, it says $9.95 for a pie and choice of side. So I ordered a beer and a pie, but the waitress didn't ask what side I wanted, and walked off before I could finish. When she finally came with my beer, I let her know that I hadn't finished my order (it's not like I was taking a log time or anything) and added a side of sweet potato fries. When the pie finally came, the fries didn't. She said they'd be a few more minutes, then added "Well in my defense, you forgot to order them". Forgot? *You* walked away while I was ordering! They did finally show up and everything tasted really good, but service for the other people I was there with continued to be slow. My friend got tired of waiting for her to come take his order, so he ordered at the bar. When she finally did come by and asked if he'd like to order, she was rude when he said that he'd gone up to the bar. Then it took 30 minutes for him to actually get the fries. It then took so long to get our check, that I seriously considered getting up and leaving without paying. When I finally did get my bill, I'd found that the gratuity has already been added to my total. I'm usually a generous tipper, but she did not deserve a tip.
(1)Carpe N.
This is your standard neighborhood divy place. We were waiting for a table at first but the waitress came and told us that she's too busy and asked if we could go back to the bar. Not a problem cause the bar area was way better anyways. Really not much in terms of service here. Nothing really spectacular here in terms of beer/liquor selection that I could see. I did try the mac and cheese and it was too salty for my liking. We also had the buffalo chicken and that was pretty good.
(3)Charisma Y.
Come here for happy hour and you can get a pie with a pint around $8.00. Don't let the look of the pie fool you.. It may be small, but it can be filling. (especially when it's paired with their other happy hour items around $4.00). Worth it? I think so.
(4)Sarah M.
Ohhh baby this place makes my mouth water. I had no idea that this little neighborhood bar/restaurant was just around the corner from our place. The first time we went about a month ago I got the mac and cheese and it was yummm. If you like mac and cheese this place is awesome because they change their mac and cheese special almost everyday. We visited pies and pints again for the 2nd time a couple nights ago and this time I ordered a steak and potato pot pie with mashed potatoes and gravy on top and mac on the side. wooo...that was a lot of food. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu.
(4)Michael L.
I would have given this place four stars for the food, but our waitress was so unbelievably terrible I can't. Bad attitude, bad sanitation, bad volume control. I don't care if you are sick, don't get it anywhere near my food. She delivered the wrong item and when we asked for the right item, she copped an attitude before returning to the register - five feet away - to let out a huge disgusted sigh. We asked to split the check and she walked away before dropping the SAME check back at the table a few minutes later. She ended up with a $0.05 tip, and she only received that because we didn't have exact cash. That is only the second time I've left no tip at a sit down restaurant.
(1)Heather J.
What a great concept! Who wouldn't want a pie and a pint. Although apparenlty some people get confused by this and think they mean dessert pie, no like pot pie. For happy hour you can get both for 8.95$. I much enjoyed my curry pie and was impressed to see that there were so many options, they even sell them frozen to go. Had great service by the bar tender as well. Makes for a fun night out, whether you are in the back near the pool table or seated in the more restauarty area near the door. Glad they advertise in the stranger or I never would have known they were there as I hardly ever get to this area. A very pleasant suprise and I love anything with a theme.
(4)Leah T.
The pies are amazing! Yes, they are small. But the crust is flake-y and biscuit-y and they are completely stuffed and filling. I wouldn't have been able to eat more pie. They come with tons of fries (I love sweet potato fries w/ the aioli) and I had more than enough food. Unlike some of the negative reviews, I had great service. Our food was brought out very quickly and our drinks even quicker. Quicker than I would have expected for restaurant so busy, actually. Definitely will be returning!
(5)Marika B.
PIES! PIES! PIES! PIES! The best KIND of pies: the kind that has meat in them. Chicken pot pies remind me of my childhood, when my mother would break out the Swanson's frozen pie and stick it in the toaster oven; I have always loved chicken pot pie. But as I got older, I didn't eat them as much, and always wondered why I didn't try to make them from scratch--they're not that hard. Well, this place is the answer to that question: Because I don't have to, since Pies & Pints is right down the road. The chicken pot pie is to die for. I'M DYING FOR IT. YOU. WILL. DIE. (in a good way) The boyfriend enjoys their other pies, the ones with fancy things in them, and after trying his, I have to agree--but nothing will deter me from my chicken pot pie at Pies & Pints. The pie innards are liberally laced with thyme (a wonderful herb for pie!), the crust is light and flaky but dense at the same time, and although it's small, it packs a big punch. I saw how small they were in the beginning, and so I ordered two of them because I'm a big eater--and I couldn't make it through the second pie. That's really saying something, because I'm like a human garbage can. Go there, go! Just don't sit by the front door, sometimes they keep it open and it can get cold right in front. Grab a booth and stay for a while, it's a fun place to hang out. And seriously good desserts!
(5)Mark S.
This place is fan-frickin-tastic. There was a ragtime band playing, which suited the atmosphere just fine. The place seemed to be designed in a way to make the music loud, but not so loud that you cannot carry on a pleasant conversation. The food was excellent. I had the original chicken and the mac and cheese (which is a baked gift from Rama himself), both cooked perfectly. I also had a chance to try their mashed taters w/ gravy and I must say that this place has some really good gravy. Really good. I stuck to Hamms in a can, but this place has a great selection of beer (makes since considering the appellation) and prices are pretty much standard for a bar (3-5 for pints). My friend and I had 7 beers between us and two pot pies with two sides for under 40 w/o tip. The staff was great. At first I thought the food was taking a while, but I reminded myself that cooking a pot pie takes a proper minute or two, so the wait was to be expected. I imagine, though, that when they get busy pies probably take some time. All and all, this place is great. Good atmosphere, good staff.
(4)Marshall M.
Awesome Food! lamb and Potato pot pie was delicious. Service was fast and pleasant. Plenty of micro brew to choose from. I suggest Oden's ruby ale!
(5)Sarah G.
Wow, this has got to be one of the best meals I've had in a a while. SO damn good. I got the indian curry pot pie with a side of sweet potato fries, it was SO good. The garlic aoili sauce is amazing. There's local art hanging on the wall, a pool table, and live music. I'm glad I don't live closer to this place, or else I would pack on the pounds and have a strict pot pie and beer diet.
(5)Becky R.
I checked this place out a couple weeks ago and it was cool. The people were fun, the staff was nice and not super slow (it was a Saturday night). It was decently busy and the pool was free - as in no cost! Although there were several groups waiting to play. The food: I had a chicken pot pie and it was delicious! Perfect crust and innards (gravy and veggies). Temperature was just right, a little warm (always better than a little cold). Dang antibiotics did not allow me to drink beer or anything, so I have to say that my friend thought the beer and whiskey were good, as well as the steak pie! Little things - I did not like the size vs price of the pies. You get a teeny little pot pie for about $10. I was almost filled up, but not quite, and not even close to stuffed. Would I go back? Sure! Its unique, ain't nobody else out there with this combo, so I guess they get to charge what they want and if we wanna pay for it, we do. Meat pies that didn't come out of the frozen sections at the grocery store are hard to come by. Next time, I try the spirits and play some pool.
(4)Marci C.
Slow service. Watched our food sit on the bar for at least ten minutes while the bartender, who had two tables, sat on his phone right in front of us. We even knew who he was talking to on the phone. When we got our food it was cold when in past experiences it was so hot we couldn't touch it for a few minutes. Multiple employees walked by our food without even trying to deliver it. One of my worst restaurant /bar experiences.
(1)Amie S.
Warm, flaky-crusted pot pies, tasty ales and ciders, a weekly bluegrass hoedown - need I say more? Pies & Pints is just an all-around great place to gather with a bunch of friends and have a good time without even trying. Before I get all misty-eyed and start singing the theme to "Cheers," let me tell you more. The space is long, with a front room and a back room. My mind's eye pictures this a bit like an old-school telephone receiver - or maybe a backward "c." Ish. The back room has a (sometimes free) pool table, and a small bar. The main seating area is in the front room, which is also where the live music takes place. Quarters are close. If the bluegrass is on, chances are there's a fiddler's elbow dodging around alarmingly close to your face (there's no stage - music is happening on the ground and in the crowd). This all just adds to the friendly vibe, in my opinion - not to mention making it easy to make a request. There are only a few tables, so if you're partaking of some pies along with your pints, keep your eyes peeled and snap up any seat you see. It might take a while to convene the seats and push together the tables you need if you're with a group. If you're going on bluegrass night, you might want to get there early for this very reason. I've had the traditional chicken pot pie, which is excellent, but my very favorite is the spinach feta. The buttery, flaky crust is the perfect complement to the mildly briny goat cheese, tempered by the earthy spinach. If you're in the mood for something a little lighter, I recommend the homemade pretzels. These are served warm, along with tasty, tangy dipping sauces. Yum!
(5)Nick C.
One of the better place with bar food, and not just any bar food either! There's a saying, pie crust goes good with everything, I didn't believe it until I went to Pies & Pints. Now I'm a believer! There is a size problem, and I do wish the pies were bigger.
(4)John O.
Nice atmosphere, very comfortable booths. Delicious Mediterranean Pie (kalmata olives, spinach, etc), nine beers on tap. Fremont IPA is awesome, by the way, for those who have not tried it. If you go during happy hour (they actually have an early happy hour and a late one), you can get a Pie and a Pint for $9. Beware, these pies aren't large, but they are filling if you aren't starving. The Mac & Cheese tastes homemade, and you get a bowl filled with it for about $4. If you're hungry, be sure to get a pie, a pint, and a side. They are open until 12AM each night, so this will definitely be a future late-night destination for us!
(5)Bonnie C.
Many varieties of fried cheese? Check. Big, strong, tasty drinks? Check. An awesomely cheap happy hour menu? Check. Friendly service? Open late? Completely tolerant of, if not exactly equipped for, big groups? Check, check, and check. I go here more for the pints than the depressingly small (but delicious!) pies and I'm never let down. They put together a big, seasonal specialty drink menu every few months, and there's something for ever drinker, from gin to whiskey to beer and everything in between. Some of the menu items seem... experimental ("irish nachos" were a bad idea...) but most of the comfort-food-centric menu is excellent - sweet potato fries, mac n cheese, and of course many varieties of meat and veggie pies. They're really nice here and it's a favorite rendevous spot for my officemates and I.
(4)Andy K.
Some people wish they could fry everything... well I wish I could cover everything in gravy and cover it in a flaky crust. Pies and Pints is right up my alley. Getting there at 6 on a Friday meant we had a pretty good selection of seats but all the large tables were taken, so if you're going with a group there might be a wait. Still, being tucked back at a table for two next to the gas fireplace was pretty perfect. I was hooked up with a lamb and potato pie with a cup of sweet potato and apple soup. The soup was good. Sweet, substantial, and while not terribly complex it was a good foil for the pie. The pie I really enjoyed; lamby chunks of meat and potato tasty sauce... not much to argue with. The flavor was very good and had a nice level of rosemary to compliment the lamb. It's true the pies aren't large, but the meal as a whole was very satisfying. I don't like to eat something until I'm sick of it, so finishing this pie while still enjoying it was just fine. The one ding really is the service. Our server was very friendly, sitting down with us to discuss the options for food and drink. That would be weird at a swanker place but it felt fine at P&P. He was happy to switch on the fire place for us. It took longer than I expected for the food to show up and we eventually had to go ask for the check. To be fair the poor guy was working the bar as well. Overall recommended! Go, enjoy, take your time.
(4)Brian M.
I always wanted to check out pies and pints but saw low review scores until recent it became re-popular and showed up on "Whats hot" section. I decided to try it out. The atmosphere is hip with paintings for sell and big open windows so it feels like your outside.(though it felt like fall) The waiter was friendly and helpful. I did not want to just get a regular chicken pot pie so I went for the pie of the day. It was a jalapeno chicken pot pie with their mac-n-cheese for a side. I received my meal,the pie does look small but it will fill you up,but all I can taste was this vinegar flavor and only that.The Mac-n-cheese was big portions and the waiter said that's the popular side;It tasted like nothing. The food is mediocre and I don't drink so I did not do the full experiences of pies and "pints" though I did notice allot of micro brews and German foreign beers that I noticed advocate beer drinkers like but i would not no anything about that, but I saw their happy hour menu and that looks inexpensive and good apps.I am not saying it was a bad experience but I just sat their shrugging to myself. I would try this place again, so look for a update review from me in the near future. price: It was 14.41 with meal+drink and tip waitstaff: Helpful and friendly atmosphere: Hipster Bar but mixed with common folk and old ladies
(3)Marina M.
Any place that has a chocolate Guinness cake is alright in my book. My first time here was with a group of 12+ people. They were very accommodating, letting us stake out some tables upfront ahead of time, and being super cool about running 12 different tabs. I was not expecting to like a food pie. I was wrong. The spinach and feta (vegetarian) pie was delicious and filling, if a touch small. The Guinness was cold. What more could I want?
(4)Lora H.
The food is 10 stars - the service is 4. This was the first place I've been to in Washington since moving here 11 months ago where the food was both affordable and amazing. We've been to expensive restaurants where the food is great but there definitely seems to be a dearth of unique places that are both affordable and awesome around here. I'm getting kind of sick of Red Robin all the time. We had to drive about 20 minutes to get to Pies & Pints but it was completely worth it. We were there on a sleepy Sunday, right around noon. There only seemed to be one waitress to cover all of the booths in the front of the restaurant and we weren't in a hurry so we didn't say anything to them. We started with the pretzels and beer cheese sauce. OMG - it was delicious! I haven't had a real pretzel like that in ages. And the dipping sauce was thick and rich and flavorful. I had the Beef & Mushroom pie in burgundy sauce and my boyfriend had the lamb pie. The pie crusts were flaky and perfect and the meat inside was good quality. At first we thought the pies were going to be too small but they were just right. In fact, I couldn't even finish mine. We also shared a side of mashed potatoes and took half of it home because it was such a huge portion. I'd definitely recommend that if you're with a group, have everyone order their own pies and then get one side dish per every two or three people. The food is rich and hearty and fills you up faster than you think it's going to. They also had a guy there playing keyboard and singing. I thought it was a little cheesy at first but then he started interacting with the diners and it turned out to be kind of fun. By the end of our meal, we were the only ones left in the restaurant and he asked us what we wanted to hear. I told him, "Anything by Billy Joel" and he was off and running with us singing along. After my boyfriend paid the check, I sought out the cook and told him what a fabulous meal it was and that we'd be back. Next time, we're bringing friends!
(4)Melissa S.
We stopped here last minute and was happy with the food and the drinks....mine being a dirty martini (really, in a pub?) and the fish & chips. While they weren't the freshest, they were tasty. My husband had a pie & the Mac & Cheese and liked them both. My only thought was I wish it was more comfortable...the chairs being stools that had no backs...getting old I guess....
(4)Brien H.
If you want something fun and maybe unusual, Try a Pie of the Day in the Soup of the Day. Sure they're kinda on the smaller side, but the "pot" pies here should sate ya anyway. Hearty and deelish l'il creatures that have buttery, flaky crust. The Reuben sliders are a knockout starter: miniature Reuben sammiches with melty cheese, and with super seedy mustard on one side of the plate for dippins, and the house beer cheese on the other. Also had my first non-amber Mack & Jacks here... didn't even know such a thing existed. It was a splendid Porter, with a medium-sweet flavor that didn't overly linger. The house Bluegrass band is great, and when we were last here they were rippin' out a hop-diddlin' cover of Hey Joe. Good happy hours, too- discount pies n stuff.
(4)panda m.
Not a good place if you are gluten intolerant - very few optins on the menu - well, to be fair, this is a pie and beer place! I do want to call out the amazing sweet potato fries though, hence my rating! Would go there again just for those. Service was SLOW - took over an hour to get a small order of food. :( Also this place is super loud, go there with a group and don't expect to have much of a voice left over.
(4)Alicia M.
Oh Pies and Pints....I am getting hungry just thinking about writing this review.... My boyfriend and I first stumbled upon this little place a few months ago and I'm glad we did. The pies are outstanding!! They are a little smaller that I would like them to be, but delicious none the less. The last few times, they had a Laughing Buddha Mango Hef which I love. Late night happy hour is decent. We tried a few of the appetizers and liked them. There is also a pool table in the bar area in the back which is cool. As we were walking over to play, someone else snatched it. oh well. I would definitely recommend Pies and Pints. It's a relaxing, fun atmosphere (live music one time we visited), staff was pretty friendly, and you can't go wrong with any of the pies and pints. mmmmm.....
(4)eva h.
Pies and Pints is probably my favorite restaurant in town. My boyfriend and I used to live only a few blocks away, and it quickly became one of our most frequently visited eateries. They are open late, which is really convenient when you are up studying, working, or getting into some sort of debauchery. Even now that I live about 20 minutes away, we still try to go about once a month. The food is pretty calorie heavy, but it's so darn tasty...and they have some pretty sweet salads when a pot pie just sounds like too much. The service is friendly and the servers are really nice. Also, they have started serving brunch on the weekends, and I have to say, their omelettes are to die for. I love P&P.
(5)Whitney R.
Pies and Pints! Yummers! You guys rock! Dont go starving the waits are a little long, but thats okay if you are looking for a place to have a beer and catch up with some good friends. One thing i would recomend, go a little bit later, its swarming with kids from time to time. Also i think they do take home pies.
(5)Katie K.
My husband introduced me to this delicious restaurant. I was impressed by the savoriness of the pies, the freshness of the salad, the cheesiness of the mac and cheese and the overall presentation of the food. The pies we had were amazing! The service was fast and friendly as well. We ordered two pies, (one in the soup of the day and one with salad), a side of mac and cheese and just drank water. Our bill came to a little over $28 - not too shabby. I definitely would have paid more - it was just that good! I'm looking forward to my next visit to Pies and Pints.
(5)jen b.
I only recently heard about this awesome find. So when the weekend finally came, it was on our list for Saturday. We had been looking for somewhere around town for awhile that served good pot pies, and I must say, touche Pies and Pints! The whole time we were there, we were thinking how the hell have we never seen or heard of this place? And when we told our friends about it, it seemed no one else had heard of it either. One friend, based on the name, asked us what kind of pizza we had. HA. Pizza? I think not. And when we explained that they were pot pies, his eyes lit up with interest. I had the classic chicken pie, the bf had the steak and potato. Both were delicious. Plus, there was a list of em! We figured we'd go with the comfort food, and come back again for the others. We also had a tomato veggie soup, very yummy, and fries, which were EXCEPTIONAL. I know I shouldn't be getting so ga ga over french fries, but seriously, I think I'd go back just to have them alone. They were the kind that I always hope places will have, crunchy and crispy, and needless to say, so hot I had to let them cool off...which is a great sign in my opinion. No sittin' under a heat lamp here folks. I wish Pies and Pints was in our hood. Bryan joked that if it were, he'd probably live there. But really, pot pies and beer?! Hell yes. I would trade Pies and Pints for half of the Thai food in Fremont, along with some others for sure. They got a good lunch menu, some mac n' cheese that sounds seriously artery-cloggingly delicious, friendly staff, and a good space. Can't beat that. You'll probably see us there again this weekend.
(4)Melvin D.
I haven't had a food crush like this since the first time I was introduced to pho. I think about it, I crave it, and when I get it, boy is it satisfying. Many people complain about the size of the pies, but with a pie & a side how could you even handle a bigger pie? I'm in a food coma after every time I eat here & I often leave with leftovers. The price is completely reasonable, the staff are always super friendly, and the interior is so warm & inviting. The chicken, mushroom, bacon, mozz pie: Delish. Beef, mushroom, burgundy? I love you. The mashed potatoes & gravy are like heaven and the macaroni and cheese is like how my mom makes it. This is comfort food to the extreme. A dining partner of mine ordered well drinks, which doesn't seem to be a great idea unless it's happy hour cause they aren't all that cheap. But, they sell Pabst 40's for pretty cheap (obviously more expensive than a convenience store, but hey, they gotta make money). Yes, please.
(5)Liz H.
We had a coupon for the place and decided to try it out and we were VERY glad we did. The Ruben App was amazing as were the pot pies that we ordered. I wanted to ask for the recipe for the appetizer so we could go home and try and create it. As for the pot pies when they came out we thought they were kind of small but neither of us went away hungry! They were delicious and packed full of fillings, the crust was melt in your mouth awesomeness. The GM was our server and he introduced himself and asked how everything was and there wasn't anything negative to say. We WILL be back soon and we will bring people with us, it's nice to find a place with great food, great service and people that are glad you came in. Thanks Matt!
(5)greg t.
I live in the U district so there are a ton of bars within walking distance. This is the one i frequent. The drinks here are of the highest quality. Gin gimlets are made with lime juice that is squeezed right when you order it. The kamikazis here made me a fan all over again. Their tap selection is good too. Ive noticed that lots of seattle (hipster) bars will only stock pilsners and IPAs - which is cool if you like the crisp taste of bitter piss water, but Pies always has a good porter on tap as well as others. Food is a nice little departure from standard fair. They specialize in savory pies (meat and veggies rather than sweetened fruit pies). I recommend the steak and potato (classic) or the mediterranean smothered in bacon. They have a pretty great dessert selection too. Im not a sweets type, but their mexican chocolate torte is unnaturally good. Unless you're a chocolate junky, definitely plan on splitting it. I couldn't finish a serving myself and I am not particularly slender. The ambiance is nice. They've got a subtle rustic european theme that isn't over done or seem forced. During the week ends, you can get a fair amount of douche bags (it is a bar near the university after all) but most of the time, the crowd is great. The back bar area can get a little cramped, especially if you like to play pool - some shots require asking people to momentarily scoot their chairs - but the table is free so no bitching. the best part is the staff. friendly, helpful and accommodating.
(5)Sasha K.
We went there on a Saturday night, and were fortunate to find a table for our party of four. Our server greeted us promptly, delivered menus, and gave us time to peruse. After we ordered, it took about 40 minutes for our food to arrive, but our beer (Hale's Harvest Ale, and Rogue Mocha Porter) tided us over. My Mediterranean Pie was phenomenal, and the side of sweet potatoes was shared amongst the table. One disappointment for two in our party was that the daily special pie (BBQ chicken with bacon and a third meat) didn't seem to have any BBQ flavor. They both said the special (whatever it was) was still good, but we wonder if our server was confused. My boyfriend ordered the daily special Mac and Cheese as his side, and that was delish too! I'm not a huge M&C fan (sacrilege, I know) but this made me reconsider my stance. Food was great, beer was great, atmosphere was pretty relaxed. Service could have been a bit faster (the last 30 minutes we were there we were just waiting for the check), but I'll put that down to a possible anomaly. Overall, for four people the total was $80, and that was including 7 pints, 4 pies & sides, and tax. I would definitely go there again.
(4)Michael G.
Pies and Pints takes the neighborhood pub back to its beginnings - with savory Aussie-style pot pies and a wide selection of ales by the bottle and on tap. Prices are quite reasonable and the comfort food is tasty. Service was a bit slow when I was there and this is definitely a place for a leisurely meal. I appreciated the chance to relax at the end of the day, but if you are looking for a more lively setting, they have music a couple of nights a week. Nice neighborhood gem.
(3)Ange G.
LOVE this place! Try the spinach and feta pie, with the mac & cheese -- amazing!
(5)D C.
Would give 3 stars for the food itself, but the wait time is atrocious. Yes, the portions are small, but pies are always fresh and good. Maybe they have to knead the dough from scratch for each order and that's why it takes soooo long to get food! And not just a long wait for food, but for service or for a bussed table. It's a "seat yourself" situation also, which can get very confusing, as there is no room to stand in the doorway. If you want a good experience I would say don't go on Friday or Sat. night during any reasonable dinner hours.
(2)Robert N.
A couple weeks ago I made way to pies and pints after getting off work . I walked in on a tuesday night the same night they have open band night , i could not for the life of me tell the name of the bad that night but they cool , funky and like 19 members strong . I picked a menu and sat down , with in no time flat a young man had taken order and has back with my lava rock porter , yummy beer . After half a pint I moved down to the bar area to look around . They have a pool table and its free to play . they good stock of beer , cider and the hard stuff and cute bartender . My india curry was very very good as was the sweet potato fries , they staff there was great and the place has good feel to it . I will be back there soon.
(4)Anna W.
after driving by this place for months, i finally stopped by to try out, as the name suggests, a pint and a pie. it wasn't crowded - actually, nearly empty - for a late friday night, which was a bit disconceting, but a good number of people did eventually fill the space. the service was okay, nothing spectacular, but the waitress did clue us in on the portions before we ordered. and speaking of portions, that was probably the most disappointing part. a glance at the menu (average of $9 per pie, $8 per salad, $13 for pitcher of beer) suggests pretty hearty portions. two of us were going to share a pie, which prompted a smirk from the waitress, who then informed us that the pies are "the size of your fist". i hoped she was exaggerating, but sure enough, the pies arrived fist-sized. we were also going to share a pitcher, but in a similar fashion, said pitcher was only 3 pints, so we had to order two between five people. now, it would be one thing if we were at a "swankier" establishment, but pies & pints looks and feels as divey and unkempt as most places in the u-district, so charging the prices that they do seems kind of outrageous. for $13, i could get a 4-pint pitcher AND another pint on top of that at big time brewery, which could probably "outclass" this place in decor and atmosphere. not to mention it has better beer. anyway, due to self-imposed vegetarianism, i had the spinach-feta pie, which was okay, if a little on the salty side. the crust was good, and it was more filling than suggested by its size, but it still left me wanting more. i guess that really sums up my general experience at pies & pints. to quote busta rhymes, gimme some mo'.
(2)Maureen K.
I had the classic chicken pot pie and my husband had the beef and potato pot pie. Just the pot pie and no sides (we assumed an entire pot pie would be a decent meal). Boy, were we wrong... Presentation wise, it was a sad sad sight. The pot pie came in a rimmed soup bowl with 3 spinach leaves as garnish. NOTE: the pie was NOT the size of the soup bowl. Instead, it was about the size of a Little Debbie moon pie. I heard that the serving was "small", but I had no clue it would be *that* small. Come 'on...that little thing for $6.95? Taste wise, the pot pies were pretty good. Both had nice chunks of meat and good flavor (the beef was a little on the salty side). However, nothing mind blowing though. On a brighter note, the crust was AMAZINGLY airy and delicious!
(3)Ridley B.
Fun times, creative food. Nothing too fancy but comforting and flavorful. A-OK to bring kids, good for retired punk dads who want to feel a part of the scene. Go ahead and order dessert!
(4)Jay P.
Beer selection was light which is totally fine with me since I planned drink with my meal (I prefer really dark beers). Macaroni and cheese was very rich and went great with the Sriracha chili sauce they keep behind the counter. The pies are fabulous. They're meant to be eaten by hand so they come smaller than the traditional "pot pies" you get in American diners. Beer, pie, and one side was more than enough to fill me right up.
(4)James F.
Love the pies especially with a few pints. The pies are on the smaller size for what you pay, but very good, which just leaves more room for beer! Good selection of taps, and liquor too. Sundays they usually have some free Bluegrass.
(4)Patrick W.
When I was first brought here, I expected pizza and was confused that it was actually pot pies. The atmosphere is casual and there always seems to be a group there hanging out shooting pool, or playing card games. As my girlfriend says, it is a meeting ground for deliciousness. The food is -amazing- for how cheap it is, I always end up leaving feeling full.
(4)Randall L.
I'm not sure that I'm on board with the concept of this Roosevelt drinking establishment, but I would have to admit that the those little pies are tasty. My only real beef with the joint is that the pies are small, as a matter of fact I don't believe I've ever seen such a small pot pie. However, if you order the pie with a side of Mac n cheese you'll get more than your fair share of chow and to the tune of $11. Beyond that I'd say they have a respectable selection of local micro's on tap as well as my favorite Stella Artois.
(4)lindsey s.
Good pies, good pints, and the sexiest staff in seattle!
(5)Caliope S.
I was sooo looking forward to trying this place out, mainly because the name was cute & so was the concept. I was a tad disappointed by my experience when I left, mainly because it hardly was one. I went during happy hour and took them up on the pie + pint = $8.95 special. My beer was good, as was the beef & burgundy pie, though it was very small for the price tag (let alone the full price tag!). The menu stated that all pies come with fries (or a side), but mine only came with a couple pieces of baby lettuce on the side as a garnish. I wasn't sure if this was an oversight by the kitchen/server or if the special didn't include a side, but I felt ripped off anyway. My server didn't even ask if I wanted a side, which is why I assumed it would automatically come with fries (since the menu states this). Oh well, I didn't need the extra calories anyway. When it came time to pay the bill, the server rang up my check as being close to $12 (ie: each item separately at full price), which was NOT what the stated price was for what I ordered and it was still happy hour...I pointed this out to which the response was, "You have to order your beer and the pie at the same time to qualify for that price." Um...drink orders are always taken first? And in my case, I had been waiting for the rest of my party to show up and had gone ahead and ordered a beer. Ordering food at that time would have been rude, I felt. Luckily, the server rang up my bill to reflect the correct price, but I was already irritated that it hadn't been done properly in the first place. It was NOT crowded while I was there, so there was no reason for the error to occur short of trying to bilk a higher tip. All in all, this place didn't meet my expectations, but I will probably come back if my friends ever want to go again. I'd stick with the happy hour appetizer fare though-- definitely a better value for your money.
(2)M F.
Pies & Pints is a hole-in-the-wall pub offering mini-pot pies and pints, along with other general pub fair, including a few varieties of mac and cheese. While the food is actually pretty good (I've sampled a few of their different pies and the traditional mac and cheese is decent), the service is HORRENDOUS. My husband and I went to Pies and Pints for the fourth time this past week, and I doubt we'll go again. Every time we've been--whether is been hectic and busy or completely empty and chill--we have had to wait an excruciating amount of time for our food. This most recent time, I clocked it: 50 minutes between when our party of four placed a very normal food order and when the food actually arrived. Not 50 minutes after we arrived at the restaurant--50 minutes after the waiter actually took our order. On top of that, after we finally did get our food, no one stopped by to refill our water glasses, make sure everything tasted okay, or ask if we needed another beer. Then it took at least another 20 minutes after our bill was delivered to have the waiter pick it up and take care of it. Yikes--what should have been a relaxing, fun night out turned out to be pretty stressful just because I kept trying to figure out what in the world was taking so long! So yes, Pies & Pints actually has decent food, and their beer selection isn't bad. If I were rating just that, I'd probably give it 4 stars. But the service kills it for me. If I can't get my food at a reasonable rate, and if I can't get my glass of water refilled, and if I can't get another beer, then count me out.
(2)Anne B.
I'm partial to anything with a buttery crust, and P&P's offerings do the trick. But sweet tooths, beware: The vast majority of them are savory, not sweet. In fact, I've never had anything sweet at P&P, just salty pies, salty fries (of the sweet- and regular-potato variety), and a reasonably priced, ample selection of brews. Go on Sunday nights if, like me, you're hard up for a cozy spot to lounge (well, as much as you can lounge on hard wooden furniture) and take in some (free!) bluegrass.
(4)Sarah S.
Pies & Pints is a great neighborhood gathering place, with solidly good food, a good selection of beers and ciders, and a little something for everyone. Happy hour specials run 4 to 6 pm, and can make for an inexpensive (and really tasty) dinner. Late night happy hour runs from 10 'till closing. Items like the Indian Pie (a holdable size pie stuffed with a good curry sauce, veggies, and potatoes) and sweet potato fries are perfectly done and very satisfying. The desserts are beautifully done and so good you'll wonder how they ended up in a pub. Finally, Pies & Pints is a good mix of an all-ages spot and a 21+ bar. With a unique layout, the restaurant provides lots of dining space in the front with cozy booths an room for big groups. It's pretty common to see tables of 19 year olds right next to parents with toddlers (and everyone gets along--impressive!). Live music (their bands play acoustic) plays here in the front of the place after 8pm or so. In the back, you've got the bar, intimate seating, and a free(!) pool table, where everyone is 21+. Sometimes Pies & Pints seems short-staffed, but 80% of the time gets your meal and drinks out quickly (under 15 minutes). On busy nights where everyone in the neighborhood is there, service can be a bit slower. Be patient, enjoy your company, and the food will be worth the wait.
(4)C M.
Good savory pies, Mac and cheese and lots of good beer on tap. What's isn't there to like? A little trendy but not to bad. "rustic" looking in a new way. Worth going to.
(4)Niki C.
Delicious! My daughter and I were really pleased with everything. I had the the chicken, Swiss, bacon, and mushroom pie, with Mac and cheese side. The pie was good with a flaky, wonderful crust, and the Mac and cheese was fantastic. My daughter had the Lamb and Potatoes pie with regular French Fries. The first thing she said was, "The French Fries taste like potatoes!" Then she tried the pie. She loved every bit of it. We were too full to eat desert there, but saw some pass by while we were eating, so had to take home the Guinness cake, and a kind of giant peanut butter cup. Fantastic. The service was great and the environment had a nice pub feel that was welcoming for all ages. We'll definitely go again.
(5)Jeff D.
Too slow!! Especially we got ignored by the waiter!!! We waited for over 1 hour and a half for food, but the waiter didn't come apologize or anything!! If everyone else is this slow then we are fine, but we see people come late than us, had their food, gone, and we still haven't got our orders!!!Never got treated like this before. Terrible service...heard people say chinese service are bad, well, here is way more worse!!!So pissed!! Never want to come back again!!!
(1)Paul L.
Really good pies. Really small though...
(3)Sarah S.
Oh Pies and Pints, your meat pies are delicious and filling and so reasonably priced, if only I could eat there instead of at home. Your hard cider selection is above par, as are your sweet potato fries. I had my birthday there and you gave me free cake. Your staff are pleasant, your pool is free. I love you.
(5)Christina B.
You know, before I found this place I had always thought the best place to go for a pot pie was Marie Callendar's (how wrong was that?!). While I think the pies you can get there would be bigger, the crusts on these pies are so damn good, there is no turning back. The fries are great, and they have a decent selection of brews to choose from... and although I haven't tried them, they look like they have good desserts, too. I'm also interested in trying their "pie floats" in their soups... Really weird vibes I've gone each time though. The first time, old school grunge era music was playing (which I was digging), then the next time, "What is Love?" a la "Night at the Roxbury" was on (but since I had a few beers in me, I found this funny/amusing). I'll have to go for the happy hour...
(4)Tracey N.
They have Guinness Floats! They also have a large hard cider menu. 3.5 stars: I loved my lamb & potato pie, and the salad. They also have little Coke and Diet Coke bottles, which are cute. The fries are really crispy and very addictive. Pot pies are up there on the comfort food ladder, and it's a great concept. Our waitress was OK. But my poor salad was drowned and overpowered in balsamic dressing. By the time I got to my pie, the bottom was really soggy. The bathroom was also a little iffy, and for parents bringing their kids in: no place to do a change, if you know what I mean. Overall: just OK.
(4)Jonathan P.
Great beer, pies, & sweet potato fries (I'm still trying to emulate their aioli sauce recipe)
(4)Just Y.
I've only been here for lunch, so I can't comment on the night scene. But for just a place to have a couple of pints and a bite to eat, its a nice place to go. Service has been hit or miss, never rude but often not attentive despite not having a full house. The beer selection is decent if you want something else they do have a full bar. The Pies are little pot pies, which surprised me given their $10 price, but you get an optional side dish for a buck or so more, so if you do that you have a full plate for food for under $12. I keep telling myself that I'd check out the night crowd instead of limiting myself to only going here when I feel peckish during my Whole Foods shopping, but I never do.
(3)Sarah Z.
Great food! We were there with a group of 5 and everyone enjoyed their pies and pints. We also had 2 amazing slices of baklava cheesecake to split between the 5 of us. Really rich, but really amazing. We also found service to be a little slow. Worth it, though :)
(4)Randee B.
I tried to wait to review this place because I'm new to the neighborhood and will probably come here many more times in the future. It's always good to collect more data, but I'm impatient: Pies & Pints is a nice place to chill. I come for the beer, usually alone because it's been snowing and I don't yet have friends in the hood. When you go to a bar alone, the waitstaff/bartender become very important. At Pies & Pints they are nice and attentive enough, but not very ... welcoming. I wonder how many visits it will take to worm my way into their world. Pies & Pints has enough beer on draft to keep me happy, but it's not necessarily an impressive selection - maybe a dozen taps? A couple are new to me, and the bartenders didn't hesitate to give me a sample. The beer is curiously warm though, which irritates me. Overall, Pies & Pints is a fine place to spend time if you're in the area, but it's probably not worth going out of your way. Bonus tip: try the guinness chocolate cake. Seriously.
(4)Jen A.
I wish I liked this place more. It tastes like an amateur made the pies. It tasted like they didn't have an understanding of what spices or flavors went with other flavors. Won't be back.
(2)Mina A.
Happy hour here we come! This is a great place to drop in when your just tired of the same ol' happy hour. It's a neighborhood place, that doesn't have that 'who the hell are you' feel to it. Walk in and the people are relaxed and friendly. Happy hour is 4-6pm and 9:30 until they close -which makes it a great location to grab a bit to eat on the way home. ;) Nice big booths in the front to relax in or sneak to the back for more open space, bar seating and shoot some pool. Service was great, personable and attentive...though not always fast. Most of the time we're just too comfortable to care. The pies are delish!! Each one I've tried I've called my new favorite. If you've really fallen in love with one, you can buy them frozen and take them home for a rainy day. :)
(4)Tricia B.
I like going here. It has a very fun atmosphere without being your total dude mill. Good fries, I wish the portions of food were bigger, but the prices are pretty reasonable. They have a vast menu and a nice selection of beverages. If I went here every night for a month I probably would be able to order something new each night.
(3)Brant P.
Delicious pies and pints. Get a topper on your pie so you have something to dip your crisp in!
(4)JC R.
How can you go wrong with a place that's called 'Pies and Pints"? SERIOUSLY. Pot pies and beer? bring it on. Happy hour from 4-6pm, and again(!) starting at nine. So my pie is cheaper, which somehow equals more delicious. Sometimes they cook the pies a little too long and they are a little burnt on top. The pies are about the same size as those ones from the freezer, if that's not big enough for you get a side, they're tasty. The pies are just the right size for me and they are also flaky, and super buttery. mmm. I'll be here LOTS during winter.
(4)Ciera H.
3 words: Best. Pies. EVER.
(5)Patty C.
Love this place. The macaroni and cheese is to die for. Just discovered that they have free WiFi, which makes me love them even more. Hit them up for happy hour, when the appetizers are at a discount!
(4)Alpha C.
I initially never thought this would be a place that served savory pies, assuming that they served dessert! So I was a little disappointed at first, but quickly changed my mind upon tasting the sweet potato fries and delicious meat pies. Since then, I've come back several times, and still love the pies and sweet potato fry combination. I've also tried the mac and cheese, which is more than acceptable due to the huge portion they give you, but tastes pedestrian compared to the fries and pies.
(4)Cute Couple Critiques H.
Like everyone says, the pies are small. We were really skeptical that we would be full based on the pictures of the pies. But their mac & cheese side proved to be quite filling --- though there is better mac & cheese elsewhere in the city. It was pretty reasonably priced .... and it would be a great happy hour place for sure. The wait can be a little long as there was only one cook there during prime dinner hours. Take a deck of cards, hunker down, and enjoy!
(3)Dan L.
My girlfriend and I were exhausted from a long days work, and we were searching out a late night place to eat in out new hood. It was 11 pm on a Monday, so most places were closed. We settled on going to pizza hut, only to find out that it was takeout only. We drove around aimlessly and hungry until we happened to spot this joint. We were thinking, pizza pies and beer? Sweet! It wasn't until we saw the "toppings" on the pies that we figured it out that this place does not serve pizza. Good beer on tap, 2 people with appetizer, beers, soup and 2 pot pies ate for under $40 thanks to late night happy hour. Food was great, and the wait staff was really nice. I think their tomato basil soup may have been close to the best I have ever tasted.
(4)Anon Y.
Before I moved back to LA, I made one last visit here. I love and miss you, Pies & Pints. They deserve 5 stars and then some. (p.s. please send me your recipes, yeah?)
(5)Angie K.
This is like my perfect dream place that I never knew to dream about. It seems one major point of disagreement about Pies and Pints is the size of the pies. I come down on the side of people who say the pies, although small, are rich and satisfying enough. You're at a pub, not Denny's. Everything does not need to be huge. Also, if you are a big eater you can get a pretty generous size portion of mashed potatoes and gravy on the side, and gravy poured on top of your pie, with the whole mess costing something around $12. But for me, having a Beef burgundy pie with the spinach salad on the side and one beer was a perfectly satisfying, while not too filling, meal. While I was there, I told our waitress that I loved the place and she must love working there. She said she drives from Bellingham to come to work each day!! Now that is love.
(5)Dustin H.
Given that Dante's has gone downhill somewhat and Die Bierstube is always way too crowded nowadays, my roommate and I have been to this place quite a few times. Frankly, we're puzzled as to why we didn't start going there earlier. I could probably write a novel on what I love about this place, but here's the short list: -21+ bar in back, but the front is open to all -$3 Session stubbies! -GREAT food, lots of it vegetarian. The sweet potato fries will make you want to give regular fries Viagra. They're that good. -Late night food specials: $4 for a plate of hummus and pita bread that'll easily feed two -Within safe stumbling home range (your mileage may vary)
(5)Jay G.
This was my first trip to Pies and Pints, i'd say I'm thoroughly happy with my experience. Great atmosphere, great food, and great music playing. I got the lamb and potato pie with a side of mashed potatoes. The lamb was so tender and full of flavor. The pie itself was a little small but coupled with the potatoes and some fries, it was the right amount of food.
(5)Ana S.
If you're in dire need of comfort food, Pies and Pints will be waiting there with delicious baked mac and cheese, hand held pies made to order, and a tasty brew for you. Great atmosphere for all, and bar in the back, with live music!
(5)Elaine H.
My experience here boils down to this: food good, service slow and atmosphere rather uncomfortable. The pies are small and not cheap, but filling and quite yummy. The Irish nachos (fries with nacho toppings) were delicious. We probably made a mistake by sitting in the bar. It not only meant slow service, but our booth appeared to be infested with termites, which kept flying in the face of the poor guy in the corner. As I said at the outset, the food was good, so I might give this place another try ... only if I could get a sit in the front. That also would have saved us from being bothered by a weird drunk guy making repeated trips to the bathroom.
(2)Hola A.
They weren't kidding when they said the pies were small and the sides were much, much bigger than the pies itself. I got the chicken pot pie. Fillings were ok, I would have preferred something a bit more hearty. I just wished the pies weren't so small for the price they were charging. Service was good but other than that, I doubt I'll be coming back.
(3)Jack C.
This was a great friday night after work joint, they clearly know all about their pints. The pies were good, but not necessarily out of this world. I;ll be honest, I haven't had much experience with pies before but there did seem to be a high crust/filling ratio. The sweet potato fries are nice, and the mac and cheese is also pretty dense and cheesy. Street parking and seat yourself, which means that it can be a little bit of a wait at night. A little pricey, but not outrageous.
(3)Julie K.
Liked this place when it first opened, but have been increasingly unimpressed. Service is surly and pies are teeny. At this point we've given up on it.
(2)Sara C.
I really wanted to fall in love with this place but am disappointed to say the least. We had been waiting to try this place and we finally had a babysitter and were excited to go. The concept was great, comfort pub fare with great beers, what could be better? So first off we arrived at 6:15 on a Saturday with just a few other patrons and some people at the bar in the back. We were told pick our seat so we did and we sat and sat some more. It took at least 20 minutes for someone to show up and take our order. So i asked the guy about a beer from the list, which is disappointing by the way, because I had never heard of it and wanted to know about it. He didn't know anything about it and was trying to come up with something. I asked if it was a dark beer or light, simple enough question I thought. He said "its not dark like a porter but its in a bottle I don't remember". Okay so more like a stout, an ale? "Uh yeah". Gee thanks....My husband ordered Old Chub Scottish Ale. The beers came and I poured mine, La Fin De Monde, and it was not a dark beer, it was in a dark bottle if thats what the waiter considers a dark beer! It was just like a hefeweizen, a beer I hate!! I tried for the sake of trying something new and I knew I couldn't finish it. My wonderful hubby traded me his Old Chub Ale, which was great. So we ordered the Welsh pretzels with beer cheese sauce. Okay the pretzels were scalding hot but tasty. I was very excited about the beer cheese sauce but it was okay. It wasn't a sauce by any means more of a spread and it wasn't very warm. We unknowingly ordered our pies ala carte and when they came they were in a bowl with a couple of leaves of lettuce. I ordered the mediterranean and my husband ordered the classic chicken. The crust was good and the pies were okay. They weren't un-edible but just lacking,well everything! The atmosphere was great, a place I would go if their beer list was better. Not to mention your staff not knowing the beers and making something up! I would have been happy if he had said he hadn't tried it but instead he showed he didn't know beer, not that Im an expert or anything, but at least have some knowledge about what you offer! So lesson learned, good atmosphere, terrible slow service, overpriced, paltry beer selection and okay food.
(1)Tim O.
I really like this place. Great neighborhood bar with a friendly staff, good beer and wine and even better food. Go for HH and the food and drinks are even cheaper. I haven't spend much time up front b/c the bar is in the back.
(4)Jeff S.
Pies and Pints is a great choice if you're looking for tasty pub food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The few pies I have tasted were excellent. I usually order the fish and chips, with the 75 cent upgrade to the sweet potato fries... good stuff. The place is always busy, so I was glad to see their expansion when the business next door was annexed.
(4)Matthew K.
you like karaoke . its probably my favorite place to partake . you like good food ,people and friendly staff . Good place check it out .
(5)Joy S.
i spotted Pints and Pies on the way home in my car the other month, and became infatuated with going there. Having a love of British fatty treats (thank my English Mum for giving me that problem), and a love for all things alcohol, I fantasized about a pie and a pint of my very own. the Yelp reviews really jazzed me up for this little place, too. I went with my dad and had a seat (every spot seemed perfect...no "bad" seats in the house). The waitress was bubbly and made us feel welcome, almost as if we'd been going there for years. She recommended the curry pie I'd been perving over, and the Mediterranean pie (with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta, etc), both of which i sheepishly ordered. She was even patient with my awkward dad, who took a year deciding, and even longer regarding what beer to get as he's not a frequent drinker. I dug the crowd (which was more of a light flow considering it was 8 o'clock), who all seemed to be regulars/frequent guests: a good sign of a great place. There was a guest/host relationship, not that callous customer/salesclerk feel that a lot of trendy hot spots give off. Everything was tasty. The pies are the right size, IMO, considering how calorie-rich they are. My dad's chicken pie could have had more oomph, but my curry pie swept me away to memories of old neighborhood Indian joints, but encased in a fatty, flaky, homey shell. While a cup of Darjeeling or Irish Breakfast tea would have wrapped it together all too nicely, my Cinnamon Roll drink (Goldschlager with hot apple cider topped with whip and cinnamon) erased all my former beverage lusts. There were so many tempting cocktails (hot and cold) to choose from, various wines, and so many bottled and draft beers on the little menu that anybody can find ultimate satisfaction for any mood. I'm not awesome enough to be a true" beer girl" (unless it's a yummy pumpkin ale, Belgian, or stout from my Elysian), so I found the variety refreshing. We took even more advantage of their hospitality by ordering the Guinness chocolate cake. So dense, so rich....smooth, fluffy cream layers to give your tired tongue a break between mouthfuls of fudginess...I think I heard myself gain a pound. No, that was just my drool hitting the table. The bill didn't hurt too badly, but our tummies did. My dad also really enjoyed the experience (and he's the pickiest, most finicky guy I know), which meant a lot to me since we don't spend time together often. I'll remember the warm service, the exciting, flavorful little pies, and the endless possibilities I'll have time to try on future visits.
(5)Ryan S.
No way this place should get anything less than a 4. Seriously, it's beer and pot pies. Don't complain about the size or the service, just sit back and enjoy a little slice of heaven. I obviously think this place is great. The standard pies are always good and the pie of the day means you can mix it up whenever you want. The beer selection is good and the Irish Nachos are fantastic (order with extra beer cheese sauce). Sure, the pies can seem a little on the small side, but they fill you up (and you should order a side - see above). I have ups and downs on service here but it's not the kind of place you go if you're in a hurry. Here it's about hanging out with friends and enjoying the food.
(4)Kate K.
My favorite establishment in Seattle. I love everything about this place- food, rotating artwork, music some nights, not too crowded, but not too empty. I keep coming back for those pretzels with beer cheese sauce and the tasty desert selection in addition to the fabulous flaky pies.
(5)Katherine S.
I've had both great, and awful experiences here, so whenever my friends and I decide to go, we are pretty indifferent. Before the recent remodel and menu change, there was lots of things I would get. There was a salad on top of a pita with hummus which I thought was genius, a fondue which was basically just pub cheese with lots of dippers, also lovely. Now a days though, much less I see that isn't totally greasy or meaty. The last time I went in, the hummus was also out, so it was pretty shitty. Also, it takes at least 15 minutes (from ordering) to get your beer 9 out of 10 times you go. I'm not sure if their bar is just always really busy, but bottled beer isn't that hard... I know, I used to be a bartender. Definitely give it a go some week night you are in the area, but I'd refrain from a busy weekend, you may be there for hours not by choice.
(3)Eddie M.
The food here is delicious and every day they have a "pie of the day" which is usually something interesting. There is a good selection of beer and drinks and the bartender Reanne always has something intoxicating up here sleeve. I really like this place and always make it over there at least once a week, usually on mondays for HH since its $1 PBR pints. Go here!
(5)Denea Y.
The pot pies were too small and basic, and the service slow. The laid-back vibe of the bar in the back of the restaurant helps Pies & Pints' cause, but not enough to make me recommend the place to others.
(2)Eddie T.
hahah service...think again if you're going to get any. The attitude was fine, but the waitress only came by twice: the first time was to take my order, and the second time was to drop off the bill. She was also very slow to give me a menu. It seems like she was the only one on duty the entire not which might have been the problem. If that's the case, maybe management should hire some more people! The food was how everyone else described it. They give you a huge mound of pries, and then this iiiitttyy bitty pie. It's cute and it is tasty, but it's good for about 5-6 bites. Won't be coming back.
(3)Joey T.
The pot pie was good but not great. The pie size is small for the price.
(3)E D.
Great atmosphere, great pies! Service was fast. Pies come with a generous side portion. Pesto Mac and cheese was awesome! Chicken mushroom Swiss pie not as good as the others
(4)M -.
I was impressed with the happy hour menu, but not impressed that when I ordered the "German nachos" it came out and fries replaced the chips. Maybe this is typical for GERMAN nachos, but the description on the food didn't give any indication that chips weren't included. To say the least, it was gross. The cheese on top was watery and tasteless. Although the bloody Mary's are very spicy and tasty, it didn't help that there was only one server during the late happy hour, and that was annoying to not be addressed until 10 minutes of sitting waiting to be served. The place seemed cool enough, very casual and down to earth, just don't go there if your in a hurry :)
(3)Nicoleee z.
LOVE THIS PLACE! By far one of my favorite little places. Amazing food and an overall cool restaurant with nice seating and a bar with a pool table. The pies are wonderful along with everything else on the menu. For sure worth eating at!
(5)Casey C.
We went here with a group of friends and sat back in the corner in the bar area. Bartender came over and brought us waters while we decided what we were gonna order. The place was packed on a Saturday night. We noticed some paintings on the walls that were for sale. One of them was Yoda getting a pole dance from a stripper and another was Boba Fett in front of some mountains. I took a few pics of the Yoda one because I thought it was pretty hilarious. Anyway, on to the food, I ordered the Italian Nachos since I wasn't that hungry. They were pretty good for just being fries with cheese and other stuff I can't remember. Nothing too special for 8 bucks. My buddies girlfriend got fish and chips, I think it came with 4 pieces of fish and fries underneath. Not too bad for 8 bucks as well. Then when my buddy got his pot pie and soup of the day, I just started laughing as he had this shocked look on his face. The pot pie was really small and the soup wasn't that big either. He thought he was gonna have leftovers because the meal was like 12 bucks. I was glad I didn't get the pot pie such a waste of money. He said it was good but wasn't close to being 12 bucks worth. He said the tomato basil soup tasted like marinara sauce which I tried and agreed. He told the bartender that and he just laughed and said I can assure you its not. Then we waited for the bill to come and after like 20 minutes it never did so I had to go up to the bar and get it. Neither of us left a tip and left cash. The funny thing was we could have just left without paying as they didn't stop us and make sure we paid. We won't be going back here at least for the food anyway.
(1)Shawn D.
Pies & Pints is a comfortable neighborhood pub with no pretensions, but with very interesting food. That's right: savory little pies, every one of which I've eaten and loved! The appetizers and dessert are fairly scrumptious too; don't miss the awesome chocolate moose (I don't normally like the stuff). Admittedly, the prices might be a tad high for the quantity, but don't let that dampen your appreciation (I recommend going at happy hour if possible, it really lightens the check). Nice beer selection and extremely friendly servers top off the charm.
(4)shannon b.
This is one of my favorite haunts. I love the funky wait staff and the ambiance. Pies are a bit small, but when floating is soup its a tasty meal. The Mac and Cheese is a generous dish. The specials are always worth trying. Deserts are decadent. Share or take some to go. Brunch is a value winner - most of the dishes are made from the same set of ingredients combined slightly differently, but always worth the $. The Bloody Marys and Mimosas are generous and delish. Drinks are strong and tasty. Winter warms ups much appreciated - looking forward to the summer selection. However, hot days are a challenge as there is no AC and air flow restricted. Multiple seating venues to suit your moot. But choose your location wisely on Wed and Sun when a band is playing - a bit of distance provides the elbow room you need.
(5)Amy W.
My husband and I wanted to find a funky, homey and yummy place to hang out without the kids after a great day together at the Seattle Center concert at the mural. This was great. Everything about it was excellent. Very casual, sat next to the windows which were open (they fold open) and felt like we were on the street without the blaring noise. Music above was great, beer list was acceptable with a few great choices and the atmosphere was just what we wanted. The best part however were the pies. They were EXCELLENT! I got the lamb and potato with a side salad and it was delicious. Noticed they had some great vegetarian option pies too. Comfort food at its best. We're looking forward to coming in the rainy winter. This is not fine dining through, this is hang out, drink a beer in a pub and eat some comfort food kind of place. If that's your mood, this is your place.
(5)Sonic D.
There are few bars that I think of often, butthis is the exception. I don't know if it was the fabulous company that took me there, or if the planets just lined up right, but I loved this place. I haven't been there since last November since i live in SF, but I think of it and try to find comparable places in the Bay. No luck. Yes the pies are small, but they are sooo good! I had the spinach and feta. The crust was so flakey and the filling so good. I sort of liked the small pies. We americans are just too used to freakin super sized every thing that we trip when a less than humungous portion comes out messing with our understanding of a "good value". Bonus, I rarely find places that let me order a schooner of Guinness. Again, I don't need a lot, just enough to enjoy the flavors and the company.
(5)Chris L.
We started going to this place not long after it opened. All told we've probably eaten here dozens of times. Some people bitch about the size of the pies. Ever hear the phrase "Quality not quantity"? If you want to shovel cheap food down your gullet head over to Taco Bell and go crazy. I like that the pies are on the small side. We're turning into a nation of fat asses due to our lack of portion control. One of their pies and a side of fries is going to be plenty of calories unless you just finished running a 10k. The pies are all tasty little gems and I've had them all. The fries are above average - ever so slightly crisp without being overcooked. The Irish nachos are my favorite and again this a case where you don't need a huge helping due to the caloric density! Good selection of beers and drinks. The deserts are also above average, especially the super dense Guinness Chocolate cake. It's a perfect little neighborhood place and when we still lived in the hood was the go-to place when neither of us wanted to cook.
(5)Bob T.
I like the pies.. I love the pints. But the service? Ohhh the service. I will keep coming.. but never EVER go if you have less than 90 minutes. Just sayin'
(2)Cory D.
Recently I made a reservation about a week ahead for 20 people, then was told when we arrived that they had no idea we were coming, and they were very annoyed and reluctant when I asked if we could push tables together (cuz, ya know, 20 people and all). While we were there, our server avoided us like the plague, and when he did come by, he usually just quickly dropped a beverage or a plate of food and high-tailed it out of there before anyone could ask for anything. I can handle the refusal to separate checks, I can handle the 18% automatic gratuity, and I can even handle slow service, but it really just seemed like they didn't want our business. I won't be returning, at least not with a large group.
(1)Chunky L.
great food. really good service. i sat in back at bar this past sunday. front was filled with families in booths (which is cool with me). servers were attentive. food was so dang good. i had a chewgasm!
(4)Hilary L.
The food was a firm 5. LOVED my pie. LOVED LOVED LOVED the mini rueben sandwiches. The sweet potato fries were insanely delicious with my beer! But I had to wait 45 minutes to get a morsel of food! i know it takes time but jeeezus, that is a long freakin time to wait. What was even more annoying is that the place was next to empty! There were only like 4 or 5 other parties, so WTF? Good thing I was prepared and read some Yelp reviews about Pies and Pints. I went in knowing it would take awhile for our food, but hopeful that it wouldn't. I was wrong. I agree with most of the reviewers here that the food was great and the service was the opposite of great. our waitress was nice, but no one should have to wait that long for food. NO ONE (with the exception of jerks,bitches and assholes) Next time I will bring a snack to tide me over.
(3)Zoey Z.
I desperately want to give this place 5 stars. Unique place, generally friendly staff, good beer selection. And food- SO GOOD. But sometimes the service truly sucks. Most of the time it's no problem, but I've had to wait 20 minutes before anyone working there acknowledged my table on a busy night (we left... because if it takes 20 minutes to get our order in, who knows how long it's going to take to actually get food on the table). I've had my order get messed up, sent back to the kitchen area, and then sent back with no changes. And I've been charged the 18% gratuity for a 6+ group when there were only 5 of us ("Omg sorry! The register just does that sometimes!" - bitch are you serious? Your register is possessed?). The staff is always apologetic, but if they were really sorry they'd offer me a discount on my meal or something of actual value. In short, this place suffers from occasionally terrible service. If you're okay with taking a risk, the food is actually really tasty.
(3)Tim D.
I hardly ever give any place 1 star. I've been to this restaurant four times. Only during brunch was the service anything resembling reasonable. Otherwise, the service is super-slow. Granted, I think there's only ever one person waiting tables, even when the place is packed. I feel bad for them, but that doesn't do away with a dinner consisting of sweet potato fries and a chicken pot pie taking two hours. Not to mention that I waited over thirty minutes for a refill on my diet coke. Beyond all this, they charged the wrong amount on my card, erroneously charged me a second time, and then when I called the manager, he said he'd call me back Monday. I had to call back on Tuesday as he hadn't called me on Monday. Then I had to call my bank and have them dispute the charges. This is insanely ridiculous. I will say the food is really good. It is however spendy for what you're getting. Tasty, but spendy. The service however is some of the worst I've seen. Ever. No, really. I won't be going back ever again. It's just not worth the pain.
(1)Erin B.
Delicious pies, but service is crap. Our server took our order & disappeared forever! Excuse me, we are here to drink. 40 min before appearances doesn't cut it. And when we finally resorted to going to the bar we were punished by a 18% tip being put on our table of 4! That is outrageous. And the food was good and not very expensive ($9.95) BUT a tiny pie in the corner of the plate with tons of fries does not do it for me. Drinks are also OK ($4.50 beer), but not an exceptional deal. Uh-uh pies & pints. Not good enough.
(2)Garrett W.
Good: -Delicious!!!! Have tried the lamb/potato (my favorite), the Spinich/feta, and the beef/mushroom. All were Delicious! -Their fries are always fried to perfect crispiness. -Mac & cheese is REALLY good -FREE POOL ON SUNDAYS -Jolly Roger on tap :) amongst others and a full bar -Their split pea soup DOESN't have bacon or ham!!! YES! -A well lit restaurant portion in front and a dark cool small bar area in back with a pool table Bad: -Split pea soup is not spiced all that well and kinda "boring" -Not the largest portions but i don't usually eat much so thats ok for me -parking is street parking and can be a bit of a PITA on busy days.
(4)Heather M.
This was the first place that was ever suggested to me by a friend upon moving to Seattle. "You gotta try Pies and Pints--they've got a bluegrass band, even!" Now, I do love a good pint of Guinness every day. Guinness as usual. But, pies? Never really got into them. Two years later: OH, YOU MEAN MEAT PIES! I can get with that. And get with that, I did. I got the Beef, Bacon, and Broccoli Cheddar pie of the day, with a side of Jalapeno Garlic Cheese soup of the day. The server didn't get the "Du jour à la deux" joke I made, but I don't even speak French and who gives a crap OMG MEAT PIES. My gentleman lover got the chicken pot pie and fries with a garlic aioli, but that doesn't matter because I couldn't even help him, or myself, finish any plates. The food was deceptively small looking on such big plates! I didn't even get to fit in a second Guinness. I feel guilt. But not remorse. I will definitely return here, not for the clean bathrooms with funny jokes about the Patriotic Act within them, not for the excellent band photography on the wall, and not even for the impressive live band (yeah, covers!) that happened to be there... But because I friggin' love meat pies, and this is the first place in Seattle that actually owned up to the recommendation. Sure, we're not in Kansas* anymore, and I don't even care. [*Editor's note: I am not from Kansas. I am from Chicago. Where the food is so awesome, you want to die like that fat guy in Monty Python EVERYDAY of your life.]
(5)Amy L.
I just keep loving this place more every time I go, great music, great atmosphere and great food. I've been working nights and eating later in the day so having a place that doesn't shut down promptly at 8 and serves real food is great. In my last review I noted that sometimes the pies came out unevenly cooked but in my many visits since then I haven't had that problem again. Lately I've been getting the pie of the day or the mac and cheese of the day with the soup of the day and I'm never disappointed. Last night I was having a terrible day and the ooey-gooey jalapeno chicken pie with tomato corn soup really hit the spot. That being said, the standard menu fare still rocks, I highly recommend giving the lamb pie a shot. I also love the brilliant idea of re-purposing glass liquor bottles as water carafes, extra hilarious if you get a vodka one and wonder why they would leave a full bottle of vodka on the table. ;)
(5)Bill Q.
Take it, have it , it's yours. Never going back here again. Maybe it is different for brunch, but I am so done with this place. I am 47 and a while back the term "Yuppies" created a sense of fear in people like me. Pretenious, self important and self involved do not make for a good crowd. Sitting at the bar and listening to some of the demands from the young patrons make me sick. Sorry ladies, you were even worse. Bar keep is busting his ass multi tasking so many things. How about following up your demands with pleases, thanks and okays???
(1)Nerick M.
I finally gave in to try out Pies & Pints after numerous recommendations from friends and I'm glad that I actually enjoyed my time there. Great name and great idea. I was expecting the place to be a little dark and pub-ish, which it was....and which didn't bother me at all. What I had hoped was that I'd get a slightly bigger pie for what I paid. I ended up ordering the Beef Mushroom Burgundy pie, which was pretty delicious. The pie was a little bigger than my other favorite pie joint, but not too much bigger. I do have to say the ingredients were very flavorful and fresh and I'm tempted to come back to try out the other flavors. These pies come out made to order and are piping hot. If you get the pie and a side combo, then it's pretty filling, especially if it's the baked mac and cheese on the side. I was also able to sample the mini reubens (plate was too small), the spinach dip (very good), and the poutine (delicious!). Again, luckily I had a Living Social coupon with me, which saved a ton. I guess the final price wasn't too bad, considering all the food. My only reservation was the small size of the pies. The service here is very friendly, accommodating, and attentive. There was actually only one server and she was able to take care of our table even while simultaneously attending about 6others during happy hour. I'd say, give this a try if you're in the university district area.
(3)Susie P.
So where to start. I arrived ahead of two friends for dinner. Service started out good, when my first friend arrived about 10 mins later she got a beer right away. When the next member of our party arrived she had to seek out a waiter for a drink. Service went downhill from there. It took awhile for food service. I had ordered a salad and my plate was snatched off the table so quickly that we all just looked at each other and shook our heads. The waiter delivered the bill without asking if we wanted anything else. Hello, we would have ordered another round of drinks!!! The busser was the only one who seemed to understand that she had a job to do.
(1)Sameer K.
We had dinner here last night with a living social deal. We actually had a challenge spending the $40 here for the two of us. We ended up with a warm cocktail (with whipped cream), an appetizer, two pies/side and a slice of cake. The pies were smaller than we expected for the price, but were very delicious and pretty filling. Perhaps the portions are about right. We will be back to try more pies and the poutine.
(4)Sam L.
Wow, nice looking menu. It had me salivating, to most of you drooling, ok? To those of you in the know, I have to let out my Sam Knison scream and flail my arms at the tasty lil pies..I'd say if they were say twice the size than they really are I'd have been happier. I had a lil tiny beef pie and a ginormous side salad that nearly hid my pie...I loved the crust and the innards were tasty as well. I'm thinking mebbe two of these cute lil pies would do me right not that I'm a big eater but in case I was, that'd be about right. Besides, I guess I was expecting more for the price. I couldn't tell if the waitress was being funny, sarcastic or just in a bad mood. I'll have to go back again and check. That way I can sample even more on the menu. To me, everyone but the waitress was friendly. Mebbe we caught her on a bad night. God help her if she's always that way. We also had dessert, the chocolate cake. I've had better. I need a second look to make a better assessment of this place. Hopefully, it'll be a better experience!
(2)Stephanie C.
Ended up here after a day at the Bite of Seattle and expected good things because I've heard of this place before. All we got was lackluster service (from our waitress, the other gal was doing the job of like 3 people) and some less than mediocre food. First, she came up and asked if wanted any drinks. One person didn't have his ID on him so we didn't get anything. We all asked for waters and she turned away from us, but not before I heard a comment along the lines of "Wow... some FRIDAY night." I'm sorry, but I didn't know I was expected to order a pint just for coming in. Strike one. Secondly, we were really excited for some poutine (fries w/ cheese curds & gravy)... but they were out of curds. Strike one n' a half. Third, we ordered the chicken/bacon pie as a pie float. It came out as a cup of soup and a pie on the side. The split pea soup was inedible and had a pasty taste but the pie was decent. We had the Irish Nachos (as recommended in place of the poutine) and I, personally, thought it didn't taste good at all. Others were able to stomach it though. The "beer cheese sauce" just doesn't cut it for me.. it was overly sweet and tasted more like a dessert. The Greek salad was plentiful; the vinaigrette was too subtle in taste, good amount of feta and the hummus/pita was a nice addition. Strike two. Fourth, our waitress showed zero enthusiasm throughout our time here. Instead, another girl cleaned our table and filled our water a few time. Honestly, I wished SHE was our waitress. The experience would have been 10x better regardless of how the food was. Strike three. Good chance I won't be back.
(2)Katy H.
So I just got back from dinner at Pies & Pints and I loved it! I had never heard of it until tonight and I was so impressed. I will definitely be back. The theme is that they serve pints with their homemade pot pies. The menu is really extensive (I didn't know so many varieties of savory pies existed!) and it even includes vegetarian options. Aside from just pot pies and beers they also have a great drink menu and salads, appetizers, etc. It was actually very hard to choose my dinner and my drink.. needless to say I need to pay many more visits just to cover everything that I was drooling over tonight. I had a Pink Taco cocktail (super yum) and the Mediterranean pie. Everything was great and the pies come with a side order of salad, fries, mashed potatoes or macaroni. All I can speak for is the macaroni.. it was possibly the best I've ever had. I'm definitely a fan.
(4)Liz W.
Fun place. Needs better ventilation and bathrooms were questionable. I'll probably come back.
(3)Lisa B.
This place is one of my standbyes. Yes, sometimes things move slowly and service can be hit or miss, but the food is reliably good. I like the pub atmosphere, there's plenty of street parking, and they have a good selection of beers on tap. Way less pretentious than the places that seem to be taking over cap hill. Love their sweet potato fries and mac & cheese. Plus, they have really good desserts!
(4)Delilah R.
I can't bring myself to give Pies & Pints less then five stars. Each time I come here, the service is impeccable and intuitive. The place is clean and has some interesting decor pieces. I've never not liked the music playing and that is a big bulls eye. Not to mention, the food here is fabulous and drinks are poured strong and mixed well. I prefer the lamb pie. It's great, with tender lamb chunks and never served too hot. (I'm that girl that touches the plate, even with the warning "hot plate"-every time.) Of course, I'm going to recommend you get a pie and order it floating. You'll know what I mean if u go here and have never been. Their soup is very tasty and their salads are HUGE. Their beers on tap are pretty generic but they have some excellent imported brews behind the bar. I had a fabulous stout and some German beers the last time I was here and it just made me want to come back again soon. They serve a mean martini and the bartenders always come up with some shocking rec's that I've never even heard of. It's nice to know there are some drinks out there I've never tried and it keeps me coming back.
(5)Inna B.
They have pot pies? The beef they use is all natural (plus all that other good stuff) and from Vashon Island? They have a nice variety of beer on tap? HH is 4-6pm? Sounds good! One of the main things I noticed about the atmosphere was how LOUD it was. Loud and full of little kids. I was not so happy with the loud families aspect. HH means some discounted appetizers (about $3-5 each), $1 off draft beers, and.... possibly something else? Not sure. I had some kind of German beer that was on special, and it was pretty good. I kind of wish I would have gone for the Lazy Boy hefeweizen, though, because that's the one my boyfriend got and it was very tasty. For food we started off with jalapeno poppers (with ranch). They were delicious, warm, and very.... squirty. We decided to follow that up with our pies a la carte. I went for the steak and potato and he got the beef and mushroom. Pie Impressions - That's a SMALL pie! They use canned mushrooms? Why does it cost $6.95? Oh. The beef. The beef must be why. The beef is goooood. Service was alright. We didn't have any dessert, but the stuff they had on display looked quite delicious. I don't know if I'll be back, but it was.... a-okay.
(3)Jacey F.
Might not be the best place for a big group (It's been pretty busy the 3 times I've been there), but it's a neat, fun place. Sure, the service can be a bit slow, but they are keeping their eyes up, so if you catch their attention they'll get to you ASAP. You can also order food from the bartender if you end up seated at the bar (we waited for a waiter for a bit, but I don't think thats how it works in the back end there). It's a bit hip, but very casual. We took my boyfriend's dad there when he visited and he didn't seem to feel out of place and really enjoyed himself. The important part- the food! It's great. Love the pretzels and at this point I think I've at least sampled all of the pies and they're all very yummy. They have yummy ciders on tap, too!
(5)Christopher C.
Great food! Mac -n- cheese was piping hot and the pies were really good. Don't expect restaurant style service, though. They don't take your order at the tables even though they bus it and bring you your food. I wasn't WOW'ed but it definitely wasn't bad. I'll go again and write another review maybe.
(3)kim m.
So I heard about this place from a friend and I thought....hey what a great concept. So me and a couple of friends went to check it out. The decor is great... love what they have done. We went straight back to the bar area and sat down to order. I of course ordered one of their many pot pie choices. The pot pie was very good in flavor, a little burnt though and the only real complaint....way too small for the price. It was more like an appetizer size than something you would think of as a meal. But great experience overall.. and I will for sure go back.
(4)D B.
Service has burned me repeatedly both in the bar and the front. Food is pretty decent, but come at happy hour to not pay too much.
(2)al m.
FUN! Food is good. They have sweet potato fries - doesn't take much more than that for me; I know easy. The pies were really good too of course. We came on a packed night and slid into booth as soon as one opened. It took a short while to get some service. It was packed, they were busy, and its is dive-bar kind of place, not a fancy restaurant, so didn't care all that much. Love the atmosphere...totally chill with that Seattle kind of under-toned dark hip kind of vibe (if that makes any sense). We'll totally go back. Great neighborhood joint.
(4)Heather L.
I absolutely love the happy hour (regular and late night) at Pies & Pints. There are a myriad of food choices and discounts on libations. The service is always excellent and seating/parking couldn't be easier to come by. It's a relaxed atmosphere that just feels right.
(4)Patrick L.
The place is dark and kind of sad inside. The people I saw in the back bar area all looked lonely and sad, so that's a bit depressing to see when pass through when heading to the bathroom. However, the pot pies are really good! They come out scorching hot, so definitely poke some holes and let it cool down a minute. The pies are definitely way overpriced and the portions are too small. They're good, but the average eater will need two of them to be full, and since each one is so expensive, it ends up being an expensive meal. It shouldn't be, since it's simple comfort food. Or, if you want to charge these prices, give larger portions. When you eat something this savory, you want to leave satisfied, not as if you just ate an appetizer. To top it off, the service is slow and also pretty bad. Pies & Pints falls waaaay short of its potential and only earns 2 stars because the puff pastries taste really good.
(2)Karin A.
I had never heard of this place until I had a date with some of my college girls. I have never been a meat pie lover, and the idea did not initially appeal to me but my friend wouldn't stop raging about P&P so I got excited to try it out. The atmosphere is all right, a rather simple bunch of wooden booths and chalk boards...but I wouldn't expect anything else, I mean is not that pies are much of a gourmet meal anyway. I ordered a mushrooms/chicken pie with macaroni on the side. What a huge plate! The side was the best, nothing like a bowl of gooey, creamy delicious pasta goodness to justify the abrupt raise in cholesterol levels. The pie was a big portion and completely exceeded my taste expectations. Service was nothing extraordinary but the place was really empty so she had all her time to take care of us. Overall, I like the place and the food was good but I wouldn't crave it or come back any time soon.
(3)Danika M.
Pies & Pints is one of the only bars I've been to with good salads and food after 11 pm or midnight. Tasty handmade pies (meaty or veggie) and a decent selection of beers on tap. Their beef comes from a fancy cow-spa on Vashon Island. The vegetarian Indian Curry pie is awesome. Gluttons: You have the option of drowning your pie in gravy, covering it in bacon, or floating it on a bowl of pea soup. Other dishes include Welsh-beer-sauce Mac & Chee, and a multi-layered chocolate-Guinness cake (really rich and really tasty). A bit pricey, but better than most bar/diner food available late. Food is served until close. They have fresh pies for take & bake.
(4)Craig H.
Recommend avoiding this place. After being admonished by a rude waitress for selecting the only remaining table (booth for 4 or 6 and we were 2) in the main room, offering to move if a larger group came in, and waiting 10 minutes for her to come back, we decided to leave. It's too bad too. I just moved to the neighborhood and liked the concept.
(1)Patrick F.
Great food & atmosphere - live music on Sunday's is always a plus
(4)Amy W.
This is my neighborhood pub... cozy, happy, convenient. One night, feeling anti-social, but like I should be around people, I went to Pies 'n' Pints with a book, and had a tasty beer, some crispy fries and a pie. No one looked at me weird, and the waitress seemed to think my Friday night nerdiness was cute. I am cute. The pies are sometimes tasty, sometimes bland, sometimes burnt - I think the beef burgundy is the best bet, but they sometimes have good specials. They have regular fries and sweet potato fries - go all out, get the sweet potato. It comes with aioli, which is just a fancy word for mayonnaise. That's right, call something by its French name, and you can eat pure mayonnaise with your fries! Some nights, they have bands near the front, and there's pool in the back - it's a great place to kick back, at any time of the day.
(4)Kyle J.
Pies are a little small but a pretty cool bar overall. You cant beat the free pool. Awesome wings
(4)B W.
I love Pies and Pints. It's a Perfect place for a couple or a big group of friends. The Indian Curry pie is to die for and that bartender makes a perfect Jack and Coke! I'm not a fan of the live music in bars, so I just try to drink really fast when I notice that the band is about to start up. Great atmosphere and delicious food. I have tried just about everything on the menu and it's all perfect!
(5)Becka L.
A quirky little joint on 65th, ok pies but nothing special. The pies are pretty small, although filling, and can be kind of dry. I would suggest dousing them in gravy (which is extra) or having it drowned in a bowl of soup (also extra). A couple of pints probably makes the experience more enjoyable, but I don't drink beer, so I wouldn't know. Ps&Ps has odd atmosphere; I think they're going for the pub feel, but it's a little contrived. It feels a little confused - wannabe family restaurant in front, dark but ambience-free pub in the back. If you eat in the bar, beware of amateur pool players - the table is situated in the middle of the room, and you might get jabbed if you're not careful. Quite annoying, actually. They have board games available but you'll never have time to complete a game while waiting for your pies, and they're kind of oogy anyways.
(2)D C.
The food is great here. One of a kind. My issue is that when I go there I want two things: a beer and a pie... in THAT ORDER. Routinely I sit down, order my Stone IPA and wait...and wait....and wait. Meanwhile the waitress is meandering around taskless for 5-10 minutes as if the beer needed to be cooked along with the pie. Truly frustrating. Anyways...The pies are great, as is the beer selection. My only other gripe is that it seems a little bit pricey.
(4)Ian O.
Stopped by here the other day and I was very impressed. I had a little curry pie thingy and it was very good. When my friend told me to meet her and Pies & Pints I was thinking I was in for some sort of dessert pie, the meat pie was a good surprise. I can see this being a great late night place to come for some great after drinking food. Also they have Mac & Jack's Panther Porter, which the only other place I've seen it on tap was at the Taphouse downtown.
(4)Sarah S.
I'd been here before and liked it, but not felt any particular compulsion to return. This all changed last night when I made it out for the Sunday night folk review! A gaggle of local folkies were there playing in a loose format that was somewhere between a concert and a seisun. I showed up with some bluegrass punks from Chicago who were on tour and the organizer invited them up to play. Towards the end of the night it dissolved into a big jam session, with three fiddles, three banjos, mandolin, guitar, and dancing. I might come next Sunday and bring my washboard! The real drawback here is the service. We started in the front watching music, wandered to the back to play pool, and then eventually came back up front for more music. This would have been fine except that our waiter insisted on transferring our tab to the back, even though we told him we'd eventually be back up front. In a place that small, there's just no reason to make things so complicated, especially when there's free pool on one end and free music on the other! Our waiter was a little iffy in general, my mac & cheese took a half hour to arrive, one of my friends was served the wrong beer, and at the end of the night a porter ended up on our tab that no one had ordered. To be fair, they copped to the wrong beer and took the porter off. The food is delicious but juuuust this side of too pricey. I don't drink beer, but my friends bitched that it was too expensive ($3 Pabst and they were out of $1.50 Hamms). All in all, Sunday nights are STILL worth it, dodgy service bedamned!
(4)Tilly M.
I'd give the food 5 stars. The salad with blue cheese, apples and nuts was delicious. Just the right amount of dressing and very fresh. Service was about 2 stars. Very slow. The pies were very very tasty. Very fresh ingredients. It's a tired, grungy kind of place with fabulous food. Who would guess? You just have to read yelp to know what to expect.
(4)James B.
An old friend & I went to Pies & Pints for dinner & drinks; I ordered the fish & chips and he ordered a pot pie. We were both disappointed by the size of his pot pie so I shared by fish & chips with him after he finished his bite-sized pie. I'd say their pot pies were way overpriced but the fish & chips plate was great. They had a fair selection of drinks but seemed to be out of the most popular brands. The table help was excellent, the music was a little too loud and it made conversation difficult.
(3)J K.
To me, it's basically a woodsy Seattle tavern. Nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)Kelsey M.
I'm going to have to find a different place for winter comfort food. The pies here are delicious! They serve Jolly Rodger, which I like... ...but holy hell, why the bad service? I've been here several times, and I will now only come back sparingly. The first time I came here the waitress flat our ignored me while she served-sorry, flirted with the guy friends I was with. Hey, I don't mind my single guy friends trying to get a little something, but I don't deserve to be ingored. I called her out on it and she later apologised, so ok, I went back to get mediocre, but accepable service. ...Fast forward to last night: After waiting a half hour to get any one's attention my brother (who arrived a bit earlier than us) gets his order in, and we finally get to see a menu. My brother "hey, I'd like the chicken pot pie with the....hey she walked off before I was done ordering!" 15 min later..We get to order, and my brother gets to finish. 1/2 hour later my brothers pie comes. Waitress: "The fries will be a bit late" Brother: "Ok that's fine" 10 min later the fries come: Me to my brother: "ooh those fries look yummy, I should have gotten a side too." Waitress (in an inarguably less than friendly tone): "you know, in my defense, you forgot to tell me you wanted a side" What!?! Where did that come from? That's was uneccessary! You know, we were willing to overlook the slow service, we were willing to overlook the walking away while he was ordering, because people make mistakes. But bitchy comments? Uh uh. Too top it all of, she added gratuity into the final bill. Not cool. The food was good though....two generous stars for that.
(2)Kandi B.
Cool concept - but Pies & Pints didn't really deliver. The pies are teeny. You really do need at least two - and they aint cheap. Like $7-8 bucks a pop. For a pie. A tiny pie. They do have some pretty good combos (I liked the veggie one), but some of them are downright bland. We sat in the bar in the back. Big, big mistake. The bartender was having a MAJOR meltdown. Not sure what the deal was, but he kept leaving the bar every three minutes, would run into the office (right next to the bar), and SLAM the door. Then he would come out, pour maybe a drink or two, then.....SLAM - into the office again. Everyone, including the waitstaff, seemed a bit baffled by the whole ordeal. Poor guy - he was having a tough day. It made it impossible to order a drink, get a drink, or even get the bill (we had to wait 15 minutes...heading out the door....with our coats on). Plus, no cheap beers at all. Even the PBR was $4. Perhaps they're trying to take P&P to a new level. They're not there yet.
(3)Russell L.
I like this place. It's got a really weird store front though. You look in and it looks all small and empty up front. Then you step in and realize the place extends all the way to the back where the bar and pool table are. If I were them, I'd try to make the front look more enticing. But anyways, great pies are to be had there. Sure they are small but they are really rich, savory and filling, especially with their yummy fries on the side. Hell, I can eat a lot. But after a pie, fries and a pint, I'm stuffed. There's a ton of butter in the pies I suspect. They've got a decent beer selection and a full bar. Friendly staff too.
(4)chad c.
The pies were small. I mean really small - I could have plowed through 2 or 3 of them if 80% of my plate wasn't full of french fries. The fries were good though, thick and crispy. $9.95 for a pie and fries, I expect the pie to be bigger than 3 inches in diameter. Reminded me of Four N Twenty pies that are meant as a snack in Australia. The pie filling and crust were delicious though - what there was of it.
(3)Adam M.
puff-pastry pie, with savory insides. they don't really nail it tho; they're so small that they are dry. I dont have a problem with the price, what I'd like to see is an increase of both the price and the overall size. I'd order two, but I'd just get lots of puff pastry and not enough filling. Service sucks, but I don't really care. the pool table is free!
(3)Andrew S.
I'm surprised it took me a year to check this place out considering i am only blocks away and heard so many good things about it. We went on a sunday afternoon and there really weren't many customers around, maybe just 5-8 tables. First things first, the atmosphere is really really great, it is one of the first things that hit me and clearly makes me more likely to return. After a good start I was struck by how long it took to get the waitstaff to acknowledge our existance, i finally just went up and got our menus. Finally, after awhile, we got some PBRs and both ordered different floating pies (in the soup!). Luckily, we had alot to talk about but because we had a long long long wait for drinks and food. I think P&P lucked out on that front because any other day then Sunday I probably would have flipped out and gave them one star. The wait staff were super nice and I really have absolutely no complaints about them other then the slug pace. This also extended into the relm of waiting for a check at the end of the meal....my biggest pet peeve. The food was pretty darn good, i look forward to returning and trying everything else. Price was a little expensive for what we got but that can be forgiven because everything seemed pretty fresh. Not sure why i gave it 4 stars overall, i guess I just enjoyed my time there even though it was longer then i expected ....near and hour and a half....
(4)Maria C.
Back in my young, poor post college days we used to be able to buy 5 Swanson's pot pies for a buck and that was dinner every night we didn't eat Ramen noodles. I still have a fondness for pies but have graduated to Pies and Pints' version. No more cardboard crust, theirs is firm and rich and not too flaky. My favorite is the Indian curry pie floating in a bowl of split pea soup. Sounds weird, right? Nope, it's stick to your ribs and warm you on a winter night yummy. The beef mushroom burgundy pie is also out of this world. And you always have enough room for dessert. GUINNESS CAKE!! Need I say more?
(4)David H.
Alright, let's keep it real (see review below). Pies are $5.95. They are fucking small. I did not eat one, but my peeps did. They have a fair selection of pies and some vege options, too. Beer on tap. Duh. Fine selection. Cozy atmosphere. Located in the strange Roosevelt neighborhood, which seems to attract a transient/punk crowd. I grew up here, so I can't hate, but it is strange. Close proximity to the U, I suppose, plus, the neighborhood is littered with slum-lord tenants. Our waitress was great.
(3)Holly W.
The food here is GREAT. The service sucked. After sitting for a few minutes without being greeted, I saw 2 girls behind the counter and thought maybe you were supposed to go order at the counter. I went up and the girl was apologetic, handed me menus and told me she'd be out in a few minutes. It took awhile for her to get back to us, which was weird because it didn't seem super busy to me. Most of the tables were full, but I wouldn't say it was bustling. Once our food came, it was so yummy. The little pies are so cute. We got the steak and potatoe with mashed potatoes and gravy (for an extra chg) on top. The mashed pots/gravy on top was key, it would have been too dry w/out. The pie was yummy, however...there were only 2 bits of steak in the whole thing. We also ordered mac-&-cheese and a ceasar salad...both GREAT! I labeled this as $$$, not because it's really expensive, but for what you get it's a bit much. Our bill was $50 with a meal and 2 beers each. The ambience is fun and energetic, I'll be back to try some of the other pies....but I'll make sure i'm in a patient mood and not in a hurry.
(3)Karyn G.
I adore this pub. Absolutely, unequivocally. And not just because it was the first place where I could find a Pimm's Cup after moving to Seattle (or the fact that I have slight crushes on the employees). The atmosphere is casual, the wait staff is friendly, and the food is fast and comforting. It's even great on a grad student budget--just forego the beer (or have a PBR) and a single pie and you can stay under $10. Try the Irish Nachos. You'll thank me later.
(5)Don T.
There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. Pies & Pints, badasstastical name, full of potential and greatness. Unfortunately, the pies are tiny and overpriced ($6.95 for something the size of a Dick's burger). Brother, can you spare a side? A bed of mixed greens, a few fries, a slice of orange? No? That'll cost me $3 more dollars? Argh, this is unjust!
(1)Dee W.
I have been wanting to come here for years (yes, years!!) and finally went last weekend. Nice atmosphere, comfy booths, cute bar in back. The server was okay, it's a pub, whaddaya want? We had Irish Nachos--- nacho toppings over fries. Pretty delish. We liked that the cheese sauce was layered throughout so u don't get to the last layer and it's just plain ol' fries. All four of my group got different pies (two types of chicken, one lamb, one steak). All were happy with the pies they selected. We all got side salads except one tried the Mac n cheese. It was the bomb.com ! I was seriously jealous. I'm SOOOooo getting that side next time. Who needs greens anyway? We all felt the pies coulda been bigger. Maybe a small and large option? We had an app and were all game to have dessert, the Baileys cake-- which was dry. I would have rather had more pot pie and been satisfied than have dessert.
(3)Cuppy T.
I honestly didn't expect to love this place as much as I do! The food is full-on yummy (the Indian Curry Pot Pie is my personal favourite!!!) and it's just a fun place to hang out. The desserts are also quite lovely & it's definitely a place to go to with a big appetite & if you don't want to spend a assload of money.
(4)Chris H.
Pie was pretty crusty, not much filling for the dry and crumbly, not flaky, pastry. Service was slow, they were having a really important conversation while I sat and starved. When they did finally take my order the guy was pretty nice and attentive though. Food was nothing special though and portions were pretty small. This place would be good for a lite lunch on a cold day or for studying college students. That is college students that are studying, not me studying them. Otherwise I dont see any reason to go back.
(2)Rebecca O.
My husband and I really like the food here, which is why we keep coming back despite the horrendous and at times downright rude service, slightly over priced food, and poor draft selection. (When you have "pints" in the title you expect a bit more.) The beef and cauliflower curry pies call us despite all of that. We will abandon ship the second we can find something of similar taste and quality.
(2)Bram W.
Great food, good beer, kid friendly, reasonably priced.
(4)Christine H.
my group consisted of 3 girls on a Thursday night. We walked in, found a table, waited a couple minutes, nobody came by with menus, so we thought we were supposed to grab one on the way in, so I grabbed 3, just as the waitress was coming to get them. No worries, it's a pub-like place, I'm fine with grabbing my own menu. We ordered drinks, got our drinks, ordered food, got our food about 10-15 min later. Waitress didn't ask if we needed anything else, so I just grabbed a ketchup bottle from the next table. Again, no worries, it's a pub! Food was very good; between us we had the lamb and potato pie, the chicken pot pie, and the Indian curry, and of course, some sweet potato fries. :) It was a good thing the sides were included, since there's no way that 3-4" diameter pie was going to fill me up, but it was still very good and came with a ton of fries. Overall, the food was very good, maybe a little on the high side cost-wise for the small pies, but I liked the ambiance as it reminded me of a London pub. Total for an entree and 1 cocktail: $18. Service was not bad, but I just opted to get my own menu and find my own ketchup, so I think it's more of a place where you have to do something if you want something.
(3)Lindsey B.
Pies & Pints makes you feel like you are an insider and you have discovered a secret that will blow up the minute the masses find out! First of all, it's Australian. Maybe that's obvious to all of you smarties, but I had no idea. Which is cool in and of itself - I'm not completely sure why - but it is. The food, er... the pies rather, are great. They aren't as big as I would have thought. Case in point, my boyfriend can easily eat three, but they are affordable. And the drinks are downright cheap! Don't leave without having a cider (or two or three) - so cheap, SO GOOD!
(4)J J.
I've visited this place a couple of times and have enjoyed the food and beer both times. I've always been a fan of savory pies and don't see enough of them around, so this is a bit of a treat. The afternoon/early evening I went for dinner was great, it wasn't crowded and we didn't feel rushed at all, I drank a few pints of beer, had a pie, and played cards with my friends until we were done. I don't get out to Seattle much (it is a bit far from Chicago) but I can see myself going back if I ever find myself out there again.
(4)John H.
As mentioned, the pies are small (only slightly bigger than a hockey puck), but I found them filling enough. The mushroom beef burgundy was my selection, and I was quite happy. Service OK, layout a little weird because they actually had a band play last night but they were way in the back where there really was no seating. All in all it's a nice meal in a casual atmosphere. I'd recommend it, but can't say I'd go out of my way.
(4)Megan O.
I used to live about 3 blocks from here and I really miss it. Nothing like being able to stumble home from the bar! The pies here are really good and they usually have a daily special. I wish I would've tried the mac and cheese pie they had one day. I don't think I could choose a favorite one, maybe the beef? The drinks here are much better than I expected. I ordered a margarita and thought I would be disappointed (please stop using mix!) but it was great! They use fresh squeezed juice in all of their drinks. In the frigid months they have a winter warmer menu that is cool. The hot toddy did me right! My husband's favorite thing to get was the Irish Nachos. It's fries covered in cheese sauce, jalapenos, tomatoes, green onions, black olives and probably a few more things. Total gut bomb but great for soaking up the booze. I saw an ad in The Stranger recently that said they have brunch on the weekends now, I'll be trekking into the old hood for that soon.
(4)Elaine H.
Love the live bluegrass here on a Sunday night. Pies are delicious and flaky, and the french fries are amazing. Good rotating beer list on tap. Service can be slow, but it's more of a pub atmosphere than restaurant, so it's somewhat expected.
(4)Rebecca K.
This is the place around the corner that you reallly want to like...but just aren't sure you do. It's cute, it serves, well, pies and pints, and it's conveniently located a couple of short minutes away from our front stoop. Unfortunately, the pies are a wee on the small side, the service (albeit friendly and hipster) needs some help, and after our last visit, we left wanting just a little bit more. Both food and our personal time back, that is. That being said, three cheers for their sweet potato fries and mini reubens. Delish! If you want a good, cheap, pubby happy hour, this is your place. $2.95-$3.95 apps, and a good selection for all your personal munching pleasures.
(3)judy n.
who doesn't want savory meat filling in a flakey butter crust? crazy people, that's who. while the service was pretty lackadaisical, at least she was pretty & friendly. this place personifies great cheap eats.
(4)Tammy V.
i didn't try a pie so don't ask. but their cajun fries were WAY better then 6 arms. the bartender was really nice --- but this isn't really my scene and the bathrooms are a bit gross for my liking (i think it's unisex so when you're sitting on the toilet you're looking @ two urinals....) =X
(3)Christine N.
i went here for a friends bday. we had around 10 people. the restaurant has a chill vibe to it, if you cant already tell by what they serve (pot pies and beer...doesnt get much more homey than that). we all ordered a variety of pies, all of the ones i was able to try were tasty (i had the steak&potato). the size of the pies are a bit small for the cost...but they have a happy hour (which i have yet to try out) which seems reasonable. good selection of beer. which leads me to my favorite part of the dining experience: guinness cake. this was a glorious slice of chocolate cake if i do say so myself. donno if i'd frequent this place because i just need more food than their pies provide, but its got a very laid-back atmosphere and friendly service.
(3)Sambucus R.
Pies and Pints is the best bar/snackin' joint in the area. I've been going for over 3 years now, and it's been a consistently good experience. It's got the comfortable neighborhoody vibe, plus it has the bar in the back. The people have always been friendly, there are good food and dessert options, including some vegetarian/vegan ones. There's usually good music playing (whether the bluegrass band or over the speakers). And the weekend brunch turned out to be better than expected. I'll be going here as long as I live in the area.
(5)Linzer R.
Great happy hour and even better service!
(5)mark n.
came in on a monday around 930, went to the of the bar and waited around ten min, saw someone playing with something behind the bar and payed us no mind. Then we walked to latona and had a great meal with great service! hope the owner of pies and pints reads this, your staff had walked a hundred plus dollar tab!
(1)Sara N.
I have been curious about this place since we moved to the hood last year. I love the idea of it and the pies were quite good and filling. I didnt think that they were too small at all. I think that the only thing odd was that they were out of like 4 kinds of beer when we went...arent they called pies AND PINTS? I will defintely go back. I agree with other reviewers that the ambience was a little cold. we couldnt quite figure out how the place worked when we walked in, and the pie case looked sparse so we thought that they were out and closing soon...but, they must keep the spare pies in the back somewhere...
(3)Jenn L.
The meat pies are incredible (and very affordable)! I like that the pies are small because I don't have the need to stuff myself with heany food every meal. A pie, side salad and a pint of beer= a happy tummy.
(5)Brian M.
This place is very cozy. You will love the open windows in the front in the summer time. The breeze blows through and it is great. While not on the menu, I do believe they make the best Bloody Marry in Seattle.
(4)Derek R.
To be honest with you this restaurant is what made me come to Yelp and open up an account...As a chef in the industry...I am sick and tired of going into restaurants because I think the food stands a chance to be met yet again with some Bull*&^% Friggin service....and as a chef it makes me upset cause the food there was descent....the Beef Burgundy pie could have been a little saucier....and if your name is Pies and Pints I can't give you the benefit of the doubt and say....well the flavor is there , a little dry but maybe this is a first for them and the crust soaked up the juices....No you are PIES and Pints....bringing me back to the bartender whom was our server.....We asked for a menu and after receiving it managed to both knock down an IPA before he returned to take our order...we had the before mentioned beef Burgundy pie and a mac and cheese...the mac and cheese was pretty tasty....a little heavy on the cheese but good for bar type food....We were ready to order another pie because the hunger was still there and I wanted to see if the Chicken Pie had the velvety sauce oozing out of it that I was looking for....Well our plates sat in front of us for 20 min along with our first round of empty beer glasses...On this note we left....will i be back ....doubtful....there are many other restaurants in Seattle where I can get bad service with descent food but I'll take the Five Points service over this.
(2)kitty t.
the pies were...eh. under seasoned. and the service was sh*t poor. not impressed with all the hype ive heard.
(2)danah o.
the best things about this place are the free pool table, the chocolate guinness cake and the band that plays there on wednesday nights (they're called slimpickins and they play swing/ragtime with charming finesse). the pies are expensive for the size, but i guess i never really liked pot pies anyway.
(4)Robyn H.
Its a little dark for my tastes but the beer and pies are good. The bottom crust on my meat pie was a little soggy but its difficult to keep the pie dough from soaking up the juices. The flavor was good and I'd certainly come back again but be aware that small kids run rampant in the front of the shop. Try the bar in the back for a little quiet.
(4)Lily L.
I got the Mediterranean pie filled with artichoke, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and goat cheese. The goat cheese was not as pungent and although I'm not a fan of it, the pie itself wasn't so bad. Still a huge fan of Pie in Fremont, the concept of Pies & Pints is fun and attractive. I would try this location again.
(3)Oralea H.
How I wish the food was better than it is. Staff is awesome. Beer is great. Location is perfect for us... nice walk down the street. But it's been quite a while since I've eaten anything here and thought, "Oh, that was good." No. Average and bland. Hope there's a revamp in the future. Still going to go check out some live music there next week and enjoy a beer. But will be having dinner somewhere else.
(2)Scott L.
You will never guess what they serve here. Pies...ANND.....Pints I went in thinking am I going to get pumpkin pie or some fancy pie, but to my surprise they had nothing but pot pies. Amazing pot pies I should add. I had the spicy buffalo chicken pot pie. It had massive tender chucks of chicken. A handful of hearty roasted vegetables , and a slight kick from either hot sauce or peppers in the sauce. I fantastic little spot in a quiet little neighborhood.
(4)Jeanny M.
Caramel sauce!!!!!!! Now that I have your attention, the actual review: P&P has been on my list to try for at least 4yrs. I only just went here recently because I heard they have a brunch menu. I knew it was the place for our monthly brunch club to meet because I am the Brunch Czar and I say where we go. Ahem. They open at 10am on Sunday, so we arrived a little after that with plenty of street parking and seating options inside. It's larger than it used to be, since they took over the little crafty/art/import store next door. Floor to ceiling windows let in tons of light and the pub goes back quite a ways where it's dark, if you prefer that. They have scrambles, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, french toast, and biscuits/gravy. The price point for entrees is $5-8 each, so you can pick a couple to share, which is great. In addition to the brunch menu, they can serve you from their lunch stuff, which is where the pies and pints varieties reside. There are daily specials of pie, mac&cheese, and soup. They have a "megamosa" which is a pint of mimosa. There's also a bloody mary and Irish coffee too. They're priced $5-6. Service was swell. She was informative and patient and we received our food in a good amount of time. There is regular syrup AND caramel sauce for our french toast (3 or 4 huge slices). The caramel sauce was awesome and perfect to go along w/ the tart slices of Granny Smith apples. The (4) biscuits with sausage gravy were topped with two eggs made the way you want (w/o the egg, it was a dollar cheaper I think). I asked for my eggs over medium, but they arrived too hard. Not a big deal because everything else tasted good. The biscuits were fluffy and not crumbly like I was expecting and the gravy was everywhere. :) The others enjoyed their burrito, scramble and breakfast sandwich. We left full and happy, this is why I'm the Brunch Czar.
(4)David L.
I wasn't expecting much when our friends suggested meeting for dinner at Pies and Pints, but boy was I surprised. I had the Pie (Spicy Chicken and Tomato) and Side (Jalapeno Mac & Cheese) combo and it was excellent. My wife also enjoyed her Indian Curry Pie and side salad. The pies do appear small at first as the other reviewers stated, but after finishing my meal and 2 pints of beer, I wasn't even considering dessert. The wait time to receive our food was acceptable, but the service from our server was outstanding. I will definitely be back.
(4)Asmi J.
I likes places that have a very specific kind of food they focus on. Pies and Pints have nice small savoury pies (they may be small, but they are very filling) and beer, obviously. Sides include mac 'n cheese and ... I don't remember the rest. The pies are pretty good. And they have a pie and mac 'n cheese special of the day. It's good comfy food for Seattle fall/winter. And I've been pretty satisfied with their selection. The mac 'n cheese is good, but not the best I've had.
(4)Rona L.
FINALLY. I got to try this place for a late lunch/early dinner with Lisa N. after hearing about this place for months. They opened at 4 and started serving happy hour between 4-6pm. We both decided to try the "Pies and Pints" deal for around $9 and ordered a HH serving of cajun fries to share. The fries came out first. And they serve a MOUNTAIN of potatoes. Fried, crispy, and with a kick. Loved them. The pies were smaller than I expected, but with the beer and the fries, I left satisfied...even full. I ordered the lamb and potatoes while my friend ordered the chicken, mushroom, and bacon. The lamb was okay. I really thought it lacked seasoning - salt - but the potatoes were good and the crust was delicious (flaky, buttery yumminess)! I had a bite of the chicken, mushroom, and bacon and thought that was okay too. I almost preferred that one because it had some kind of sauce or gravy, and I always picture my pie with some sort of "liquid." Overall, I think this place has four star potential - I just need to order the right dish. The service was good and I definitely want to come back and try their other happy hour foods: brats in a blanket, mini rubens, sweet potato fries...
(3)Peter L.
Pies and Pints offers some tasty pies and pints of beer, just as the name suggests. And they were doing pies way before the current trend of pies being the next cupcake thing. The dining area is actually quite large and on a Monday night, it was filled with older people and families. In the back, there is a small bar area with dim lighting, a TV and pool table, which is much better for kicking back than the bright dining area. I ordered the classic chicken pot pie and was not disappointed. Large chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce had a nice hint of thyme. Each pie comes with a side, and I had a pea soup that was basically mashed peas - no broth but tasted very fresh and very healthy. They have a decent selection of drafts including some good local microbrews as well as PBR. I am not a big pie fan, but savory pies and beer hit the spot. Definitely would go back again and I would like to try some of the non-pie items as well.
(4)Lilani E.
Pies & Pints? Savory pies or sweet pies? BOTH! All! What it is - lots of good beers and a great collection of savory pies AND sweet pies. Win-win-win is what I like to call it. Went here on a warm summer's evening and sat outside. They have games that have completely mishandled and have missing parts but they get props for the good thought. Pretty hipster vibe that night. The service was great and the food was decent and very "comforting" which is what a pie should do for you - comfort you. I look forward to going back trying other pies (I had the lamb and pecan pie) and reporting back.
(4)Wolfhouser V.
Amazing food and decent beer selection, but I am fairly certain my group of three got screwed on a bill. The pies are to die for, though!!
(4)Elle D.
Everyone was raving about the mac&cheese. I found it too dry and tasteless, couldn't even get pass the first bite. While that was a total failure, the curry pie was delicious! The ginger definitely help bring out all the flavor of the other spices while the crust is crunchy when i bite into it and then melts in my mouth. Also the sweet potato fries are bomb! I swear, they literally chopped up the potato and fried it right there. No premade, packaged crap nonsense. I would definitely be coming back here!
(4)Amanda M.
Pies and Pints is a case where the name & menu items sound a lot better than they actually are. It is a dark, fairly comfy neighborhood bar with lots of seating (some of it looking a little worse for the wear) and a pool table in the back. I was thrilled to find a place combining savory pies with good beer, within walking distance of home, but the handful of times we've gone here I've consistently been underwhelmed. On my first visit I tried the curry pie, but it didn't have the flavor "punch" I was hoping for. It was also heavy on crust but short on filling. I was excited to order one of my favorite comfort food combos - cup of split pea soup with mac 'n cheese - on my last visit, but all of it was REALLY bland. The soup was seriously flavorless... bring on the salt and pepper! I was expecting a creamy cheese sauce on the mac 'n cheese, but instead I got a bowl of oily pasta with some cheese melted on top. Bleh. My boyfriend did love his very rich Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie, and the bite I sneaked off his plate was definitely tastier than how I remember the curry pie. The sweet potato fries were also tasty, but when are sweet potato fries not? The beer menu is okay, but nothing exciting. I'm a fan of Odin's beer, which they feature regularly. They had a couple of other local microbrews on tap, but also have a number of more mainstream beers. Prices are in the mid-range for pub food, for which I expect consistent quality... and I'm not sure P&P is quite up to the task. While the dinner menu isn't super impressive, if you're just going for beer or happy hour (from 4-6pm weekdays - $1 off draft beers/wells/wine by glass, several small plates but NO pies), you might like it just fine.
(3)Nick H.
I finally returned to Pies and Pints and tried the Indian curry pie. It was a delicious mix of potatoes, carrots, peas and cauliflower in a savory curry sauce wrapped in a flaky crust. Vegetarians, you will love this pie! The Mediterranean sounds really good too with feta, sun dried tomatoes and kalamata olives! On the side I had their special mac & cheese of the day with bacon and jalapeño. It was da bomb! Pies and Pints recently expanded and redecorated. They've got a number of sumptuous new booths that look like a great place to unwind for a leisurely brunch or dinner with friends. As usual the service was super-friendly. This is my favorite pub in the north end!
(5)Jessica B.
I've been here a few times, tried several things and overall Pies and Pints deserves a solid 5 stars! The spinach and feta is a little bland, the Indian pie is flavorful and great!! But for you meat eaters out there- the chicken bacon mushroom swiss is where it is AT!! Phenomenal pie!! Try it! They have an OK beer selection, not crazy huge but something for everyone including ciders. The sweet potato fries are good, especially when you use them as a vessel for aioli like I do! The mac and cheese is good, but not the best ever. Good, casual atmosphere. Slow, but pleasant service.
(5)Anuj K.
Great food - the variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat pies (Australian, think pot-pies) with great side dishes like Mac&Cheese make this a restaurant that I want to go to when I'm craving comfort food. They also have what looks like a great selection of house made desserts, but i'm always stuffed by the end of my meal and can't eat it. I like that they have a back-room for pool and they have a good selection of local beers.
(4)Gordon N.
I've been a long time patron of the Pie and Pints and have enjoyed the food and especially the margaritas made from scratch. I've also enjoyed the Ruben appetizers. At the suggestion of a friend, we went there again tonight. It was our "cheat" day on a diet we were on and we chose to celebrate it at the pie and pints. Upon getting seated and receiving the menu, I noticed that the Ruben appetizers were no longer on the menu. Dang, it was one of the things I really loved about the place but was told that they weren't ordered much and so were taken off the menu. I'm surprised by that because on a number of occasions they had run out and I had to order a different appetizer. We ordered margaritas and continued to look at the menu. The waiter returned and informed us that they were out of limes. Now this was at 6 in the afternoon. He looked at us as if he expected us to order a different drink. Finally, I told him that there was a Whole Foods market a couple of blocks away and maybe they could get limes there. He left without a sorry to get the limes. Chatting with my friend, I suggested that maybe getting comped an appetizer would have been appropriate. We both had the feeling that the waiter really didn't care that much and was a bit put out having to go get limes. We placed our order and I asked for the beef and mushroom burgundy with jalapeno mac and cheese. My friend ordered pretzels and mac and cheese. Our food quickly arrived. So fast that I knew that the pies were pre-made and then reheated. I took my first bite into the pie and it was only warm. In fact the whole pie was that way. I told my friend that I should send it back and get a new, hot pie. She said that they would only reheat the same pie and bring it back to me. Well, she had the better read on the place because when I let the waiter know it was only warm, he asked if I wanted them to take it back and heat it some more. In places that care about customer service they would have taken it back and heated a new pie for me. I told my friend that I should speak to the manager on duty and let them know what I thought about the service. Her opinion was that they didn't really care about customer service and that she just wouldn't go there again. I sighed and agreed with her and we walked out the door.
(2)Natasha C.
This could have been a very bad night. I'm gluten sensitive - as in, I eat gluten, it tears up my insides. I didn't really think about it when my partner picked this restaurant as pre-my diagnosis, this was one of our favorite haunts. I can usually find something to eat anywhere - so I tend to just go along with whatever the pick is, and acknowledge that I will be the difficult one once the staff gets to me. So here, the thing to note - the protein options are all breaded. So, my initial plan of a chicken Cesar salad - turned into some romaine lettuce with Cesar dressing thrown on top. Admittedly, I was crestfallen. But - its not the restaurants fault I didn't do some quick research before I hopped on down. So why does this place get five stars despite me not being able to eat anything? Because the server went out of his way to find us something I could eat, he went back and talked to the chef and did research. So while, no I did not get to enjoy much food and I did go home and cooked myself something - we were treated really well. I've been in so many situations where the part where I say "allergy" is ignored, and I get snotty servers - this guy and all of their staff there is amazing. My boyfriend reports that the pie was tasty - so tasty he licked the plate. So, there you go. Those of you who aren't cursed like me = Go there, eat all you can. Everyone else, you may not be able to eat much - but, they staff is super friendly.
(5)Nick K.
I wanted to like this place. I really did. When I arrived, I immediately loved the atmosphere, the waiters were nice, and the selection of beer was good too. Then, came the food. There is literally NOTHING on the menu without dairy or meat except for the fries. Everything has either dairy, meat, or both. I wanted a pie so bad but when I asked if it had any dairy, the waiter said, "no, just some butter."... um, that's dairy! So french fries for me. I did like their beers though, and the night we went they actually had live bluegrass... I loved it! I stayed for the music, and had another beer... too bad my stomach had only fried potatoes to soak it all up. A pie would have been nice.
(2)Corey G.
Who doesn't love comfort food, right?? I'd heard raves about this place, and it sounded unique enough to peak interest. So, we stopped by on a Saturday of May. I was surprised to find this place fairly empty when we arrived. I didn't mind because I was hungry and wanted to be a matchmaker for my belly and a pie. Pronto. It's a neat concept. I mean, who doesn't remember having chicken pot pies as a kid. I have fond memories of Mom making these for me and my siblings and eating them on a tray in front of the TV during an episode of Mork & Mindy. So yeah, it's always nice to have the opportunity to relive the olden days. I went with a Lamb & Potato pie, although I was severely torn---the Indian Curry Pie sounded super yummy, too. I also went with the Sweet Potato fries. My bro's wife ordered some Mac & Cheese, and I definitely stole some bites from her. So, all of this was had with a brew as well. The pie was actually really good. It did put to shame the ones I remember from childhood---but those were from a box, and of the pre-made variety. As accouterments, the fries and mac & cheese also made for more comforting. The only thing missing was an easy chair and an episode of The Dukes of Hazard.
(4)Ponarett X.
I really really really wanted this place to be fabulous. Unfortunately, the service was so horrible that I will probably never be back! My group of 3 walked in, grabbed a table, and proceeded to wait and wait. It took 5 minutes to get any sort of acknowledgment and menus. It took another 20 minutes for anyone to come back and take our orders. And instead of telling us what pies they were out of, our server proceeded to let us order and then tell us that they were out of the pies we wanted. We asked for water and waited about 10-15 more minutes before one of us got up and got our waters from the bar. The pie itself was pretty good. I ended up getting the chicken bacon mushroom swiss pie with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of beer cheese sauce. The pie was flaky and creamy and delicious! The pies were small, but paired with a side, it was the perfect amount of food. The potatoes and gravy were ok, nothing spectacular. The beer cheese sauce was not warm and oozy like I expected it to be. It looked like it had been ladled into the serving dish and then let to sit before it got to me. The sauce had that grainy congealed quality to it. The food (pie) was 4 stars and the service was 0 stars so that averages to 2 stars.
(2)Kristine H.
Pie-tinned frostbitten pies with mechanically cubed meats and vegetables? Not here! These savoury pies are house made with fresh ingredients including the beef which comes from Vashon Island. Not a fan of the cow? They have chicken varieties and vegetarian ones like an Indian curry which is tasty, or so I've heard. Each pie that we've ordered has been delicious and well made. I love their pies but one of my favourite duos is a half order of Irish Nachos + one of their entrée salads. Drinks have been well made, both cold and hot, with friendly + pleasant service from the waitstaff. Save room for dessert too! Their Guinness Chocolate cake is moist + sweet without being overly cloying. These flaky little pies are a comfort on chilly Seattle nights. We've never had a problem parking within one block of the place nor with finding a table. They have some board games in the corner if there's nothing to keep your party entertained. On Sundays, Tom Rooney (of Ockham's Razor) hosts a live music showcase featuring local artists. The showcase is called Sunday Night Seattle Folk Review and it lasts from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Wednesdays, Slim Pickins performs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. - I saw them busking a few years ago at Pike Place Market so it was a nice surprise to see them again.
(4)Lucie W.
Came here recently and ordered the classic chicken pot pie. It was pretty tasty. I also got mac and cheese on the side. But I wasn't a big fan of it... I guess I'm used to the mac and cheese they serve at Pinky's BBQ, which I go to a lot since I live nearby it. Our server was nice though and had a lot to say. I think it's a good place if you're there but I'm usually not pining to go there. It's a bit pricey too!
(3)Dan P.
I liked the beer selection and the helpful staff, but I've never been there on a busy night. The food was just damned odd. Seems like another unique Seattlesque place!
(4)Reese T. R.
wait stuff is lame. atmosphere is boring. all in all, food is worth going.
(4)J M.
Reviewing latest visit on 1/23/10: This place was packed when we last visited. It was around 9:00 PM on a Saturday night. We were again greeted promptly and menus were brought out quickly as well. This time my husband got the Chicken Marsala pot pie with a side order the Mac & Cheese with an addition of Feta Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers. He said both was very good (though I thought the pie might have shrunk since our last visit.) I got a salad with candied walnuts, green apple and chicken. It tasted good, but the chicken was cold and had some seasoning on it that didn't go with my salad's other flavors. There was tons of it though. My salad had actually come out without the chicken and our waiter caught it right away and went to get my chicken for me before I could say anything. (Truth be told, I'd forgotten that I had added chicken to the salad at all.) I had intentionally had a light dinner so that I could splurge on the Guinness Chocolate Cake! I was kind of nervous because there was only 3 slices left in the case and another server had the cake out on their counter. Did I order quickly enough to get my slice??? Why, yes I did! Not only that, but since there was only 3 slices left and it was close to closing time, my server just went ahead and split the 3 slices into 2. My cake slice was enormous! Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I had anticipated. It as moist, but dense and there wasn't an deep chocolate flavor as I would prefer. Very pleased with their generosity, but sad that the cake wasn't as tasty as I'd like. Another great night at Pies and Pints. Just wish that their portions were larger for the prices that they charge.
(4)Lauren B.
When I first saw the name of this place, I thought it was going to be a pizza place. Now, I've got nothing against pizza, but when I found out the "Pies" was a pastry-like savory delight, I became an insta-fan. I spent several weeks studying abroad in the UK and basically anything that reminds me of British food will bring back those delicious and delightful memories. Dark beer slightly below room temperature, fish and chips, Cadbury chocolate, and, yes, meat pies. I ordered the beef and mushroom made with red wine and it was flavorful and savory with the most delightful crumbly flaky pastry crust. I've enjoyed two of the beers they offer there and my inner Anglophile has gone nuts from the first sip to the last drop. Now that I'm officially a local, I'm planning to pop in for their Tuesday night trivia (another British thing!) and make a name for myself as the team that doesn't come in last. Let's hear it for NOT last! Woot! On a side note, their logo which they feature on a WOODEN SIGN on the front of their establishment (kind of like an RPG with a hanging thing), it's the cutest logo ever. It's like a jester dancing. I SO want a tee shirt which they sell in a gorgeous green color. I guess I gotta earn my status as a regular first. Save me a not too cold one, Pies & Pints.
(5)Ravi S.
Pies & Pints is a great place to eat on a cold day. My girlfriend and I came here for an early dinner last Monday. I had the lamb and potato pie with mac and cheese on the side, and my girlfriend had the chicken pot pie with fries. Both of the pies were very good. The pies themselves were cooked perfectly and the hearty fillings were piping hot inside. My only criticism of the pie is that the lamb wasn't all that tender, especially considering that the menu describes it as "tender lamb". Taste-wise, it really hit the spot though. Of the two pies, I would recommend the chicken pot pie as the better one. For the side dish, you must get the mac and cheese! The cheese was still bubbling in it when my food was brought out to me, and it tasted incredible. The fries were okay, but couldn't even compare to the mac and cheese. Our server was friendly and very accommodating. We were in a hurry to get to the airport, and he brought out the check quickly. Overall, we both really enjoyed this restaurant and I'd definitely like to go back.
(4)G S.
Awesome variety of "pies" to choose from - like a big pot pie. Really really delicious. Could go there every single day. Great portion and it is consistent every time. The various types of salad are also really good. Service is super duper slow, so plan on spending a few hours there just to get one pie down your gullet. Great people watching scene - lots of granola people mainly and then the others who don't quite fit into that scene but love the food. And always some odd band playing at the very back. This is a must to eat at. Yum
(4)Nga B.
My husband and I love coming here. They have Happy Hour all day Monday, great selection of beers. Delicious food, sweet potatoes are the best, the pies are so good. Great prices as well, we always take our family (from out of town) here to experience Seattle. Desserts always look so yummy, but we were always too full to order any dessert here.
(5)Shane C.
The pies are decent, imo. The beer is very affordable. I go here to hang out with friends for trivia night. The servers are friendly.
(3)Erin B.
Creative comfort food menu with decent vegetarian options. Not a lot of healthy choices but you could probably guess that from the name. Had the vegetarian poutine and the mac and cheese plus some beers. Service was competent and friendly. Environment was cozy but knocking a star off for the lighting, which was way too bright. The hanging incandescents light up your table like an operating room, which makes it hard to kick back and relax. I'll go again for sure.
(4)Alexis H.
My friends and I go here every Tuesday for trivia. Food is delicious and they have a good selection of beer. If they happen to have any left, you MUST try the baklava cheesecake. They have a great selection of vegetarian pies too which always makes me happy. Service is a teeny bit slow and food costs a little more than I'd like it to based on the quality. They also have most of the tables set up with barstools which gets awkward after a while. Great place for hanging out with friends though :)
(4)Lisa D.
Now trivia on Tuesday nights as well! The remodel in the back is great; they took out the pool table (and added a couple pinball machines) so the net gain is several more tables. I'll miss the big corner booth but the space usage is definitely more efficient now. Pies are as good as ever, my favorite is still the Mediterranean. Magner's cider on tap makes me happy.
(5)Stephanie Z.
Yum I really do love this place! Pies & Pints is by far one of my favorite places in Seattle. I try to venture out every time I come here but always end up with the spinach and feta pie, sooooo good. I love their mashed potatoes with the mushroom gravy and the mac n cheese is gooey and delicious! I always take friends and family here who visit from out of town and I've never heard a compliant!
(5)Kevin C.
My favorite place to get Pies. They're all super delicious. My favorites are: Steak and Potato Indian Curry Classic Chicken Be sure to try their drinks as well. They have warm and cozy ones during the cold season!
(5)Katarina A.
I like their chicken pot pie. The staff is super friendly, and the spinach salad and sweet potato fries are super good as well. :3 Will defiently be returning!
(4)Becky P.
This is a damn good bar. Their food defines pub grub - small, amazingly flaky savory pies in all sorts of flavors, served with sides like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese - all homemade. They have a good selection of beer on tap, too. They serve food until 11pm. They do music almost every night, and trivia on Tuesdays. Casual, unassuming staff. Start coming here more often. Seriously.
(5)Blake R.
Love the food. It's a bar with great food. Good music, good people.
(5)Ryan R.
I have only been to this bar once before. I arrived around 5pm on a weekday to a mostly empty location. The 10 or so people (including staff) were concentrated in the back bar area. I quickly realized that all other patrons were friends of the staff. Sitting at the bar with three others I was painfully neglected. I waited beyond ten minutes to order a beer, thankfully by that time I was able to order good as well. About half way through my third beer I received a piping hot pie. I chose a classic and, although I was not disgusted or appalled by the taste, I could not find it memorable or unique. I was also a little bit erked by the fact that these pies stay hotter than the sun far longer than expected. I will give this place another shot or two, because it deserves a fair review. If my opinion changes I will update this review with my new experiences.
(3)Ren G.
I will definitely be back to Pies and Pints because of their unique menu. Of course, who doesn't love a good English style savory pie? But wait, they come in vegetarian options, too? Yea, I'm totally in. I had the spinach and feta pie and my friend had the steak and potato pie. Both were very good! The crust was flakey--like a much refined pillsbury crescent roll--and the filling was really good. I was afraid when I ordered it that I'd be choking down spinach and artichoke dip in a pastry crust but this was very easy on the palette. The sauce was smooth and delicately cheesy and the filling to crust ratio was perfect. My friend commented that his steak was cooked excellently and I think his entirely cleared plate really spoke for itself. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for pub fare!
(4)Alyssa Z.
The chicken pot pie I had was very delicious - but it was super small. The pie was tiny compared to the giant side of fries that came with it. For the price - I think the pies could be a little bigger. They should be the star of the plate - not the sidekick. But at least the pies are delicious and the atmosphere is very cool.
(3)Brian L.
Yup. Still one of my favourite places to goto :).
(4)Friedrich N.
Get the sweet potato fries and the Chicken Bacon Mushroom pot pie. Also if you get the tater tots and you have to choose between the gravy or the beer cheese, choose the gravy. I'm telling you, choose the gravy instead of the beer cheese. The tots are good too. Also the beer is expensive and the beer list is often not up to date. Oh and the service is really really slow sometimes.
(3)Galaxie S.
This place is very straight forward. They are good at pies and beer and they deliver it! I love the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie and a cup of their Pea soup.Keep in mind that lots of times your server will be also your bartender so it might take a little while to get your drinks, unless you order a beer ;) Their soups are made fresh daily, which is always a plus. Overall, this is a great casual place to go get a bite and wash it down with a cold one.
(4)Michelle L.
This place is pretty awesome. I really like the vibe here; laid back, chill, but still lively. I met my friend in the bar at a table and it was great sitting in the bar cause the ambience was nice there too. The food and drinks were just OK. I had 2 vodka sodas but I felt like they were pretty weak! My friend enjoyed his Manny's beers though. We shared a spinach and artichoke dip and it was really good. I got a classic chicken pot pie. I loved the soft flaky crust but the filling came out cold/lukewarm and a little too sweet for my liking. But I still finished the entire pie cause I loved the crust. My friend liked his burgundy beef pie and we shared a side of Mac n cheese which I thought was a little lacking in flavor. Service was friendly but not ALL the way there...maybe the bartender was just super busy? Anyways, i would probably go back to try some other pies and because of the relaxing and fun atmosphere. :-)
(3)Joshua M.
Many of the staff here are musicians. I recorded and profiled the restaurant manager here for an episode of "Day Job: How Musicians Pay The Rent." northwester.org/dayjob/2…
(5)Tom B.
Not that long ago, Pies & Pints really stood out as an amazing new bar, and there's still nothing quite like it in town. It's comfort food, which for sure is a common menu approach lately. But it's really good comfort food and the pies aren't like anything else around. The beer list is a really solid lineup of familiar favorites, mostly from the northwest and west coast. Anymore, you can't really say that a solid lineup of beer and comfort food is a must-visit, but everybody should try this place at least once. If you live in the area or come through here a lot, it's easy to imagine coming in here quite often. It strikes a nice balance between being a bar with food and being an actual full-on restaurant. You can easily come in here and treat it either way. They don't open 'til dinner time, but you walk in and it's mostly tables and chairs everywhere--there's no bar with a line of stools. There are a couple of dining rooms up front, then a long line of highboys and another dining room in back. It's good-sized, and there's plenty of interesting local art for sale rotating on the walls. There are board games in the corner, too. What's on the menu is a lot of pot pies, with many filling and starchy sides--mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and so on. It's hearty stuff without a doubt. The pies come out slightly less hot than they could, but the crusts are flaky, the meat inside is very tender, and everything has plenty of flavor without seeming to be just goosed up with butter and salt. The pies aren't huge, so a full meal should probably include sides. The staff here is really nice; they're approachable and confident and they stay on point through the meal. They know the menu, specials, and beer list cold. You can't really ask for more. The prices are very fair--a filling little pie and a pint of Boneyard ran me about $10. Cheap! I'll definitely be back.
(4)Cait G.
I love this place. It's so delicious. My one complaint is that it's a little pricey for what it is. For a pie and a side (mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, etc) it's about $12. On my measly grad school budget this translates to a once-in-a-while treat.
(4)Michelle G.
My chicken pot pie was tiny and dry, and my mac and cheese tasted like it was something made last week and reheated under a heat lamp, it too was dry. I really wanted to like this place but it fell really short of my expectations. We probably won't be coming back.
(2)Sara H.
Not a fan. Divey bar with tiny portions of overpriced food. Took forever to get drinks and food. Lots of local places to eat and drink around so probably will not be back.
(2)Diana V.
Pies and Pints as the name implies serves very hearty fare. I had the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss pie. It was very tasty. I got a huge mound of really good sweet potato fries with it. They were amazing with the garlic aioli. It was far more food than I could eat, but I made a valiant effort. My husband had the Beef Mushroom Burgundy, which he enjoyed. His side was the mac of the day which was jalapeno and garlic mac and cheese. Wow! I don't do jalapenos, but I did nibble around them to give it a try. The garlic was abundant. Maybe a little too much, but for true garlic lovers it's a treat. To my delight they have cider on draft so I had a Wyder's Dry Pear Cider. Yum. The staff was great. Parking is not easy in this neighborhood and I was surprised at how many children there were, considering it's a pub, but we will definitely make an effort to come back.
(4)Wrr A.
A "seat yourself" restaurant and bar with pot pies, poutine, and cider. I stopped here on the way to a meetup at Wayward Coffeehouse, and was pleasantly surprised at the menu options. Pear cider on tap! Yum! And the poutine has beechers cheese curds. awesome. Staff is a bit harried on a Saturday night, but made up for it with a friendly attitude. I'll go again!
(4)Jane L.
I don't understand why people are giving this place a 2-3 star, complaining that the food is too rich and heavy; that's the point of the food here. It's grub/pub food made the right way, in the most classic, American dishes you can get, very similar to the skillet diner, but with more flair and tradition. I have some days where I allow myself to eat whatever meal I'd like, and this place would be it. I tried the pretzels for apps, and got the chicken pot pie and sampled the curry chicken too. Both were delish! Although it was a bit on the saltier side and probably only because my palette is very sensitive to salty/spicy foods. I also got a pint of beers, can't remember which one, but it wasn't bad. Next time I'd like to try some of their non traditional pies, and more appetizers in the future. I like the vibe; it's casual, typical diner, with a vintage and antique feel. Not contemporary, hipster, modern bullshit that takes away the dining experience. Go the next time you're feeling the irresistible craving of home made pot pies with a side of poutine fries!
(5)Joe R.
Amazingly delicious food!! Great family atmosphere!! The wait staff knows their menu and beer styles!! This is a great place to go to!! Lots of tasty beverages to choose from!!
(5)Jeremy M.
We went here on a whim, having searched the area for some good old fashioned from-scratch comfort food that wouldn't break the bank (surprisingly hard in seattle). As soon as I walked in and the air was filled with the scent of pie crust I knew we had made a good choice. I got the Burgundy Beef and Mushroom pie with mashed potatoes and gravy, and every bite was simply perfect. These guys really know what they're doing with gravy. It was the perfect birthday dinner - good food, good drinks, friendly staff and patrons. Keep doing what you guys are doing!
(5)Laura B.
I've only been here two times. The food is fantastic and totally comfortastic. COMFORTASTIC. The place is packed on a Friday night... so get there a little early if you have a big group. Seat yourself and make sure to get AT LEAST one side of the mac n cheese. It tastes amazing! The traditional chicken and lamb pies are excellent. Make sure to ask about the specials, too! I've usually found street parking just east of the pub on 65th.
(4)Nature L.
I honestly wish I lived in Seattle so I could come here all the time. We stumbled upon this place because it was close to the place we were staying while vacationing. Our server was so friendly; one of the best servers I've had in a long time, and super helpful. I love that they serve food late for the night dwellers. I had the veggie curry pie with mac and cheese, and my boyfriend had the lamb special pie with mac and cheese & bacon. Both of us couldn't stop raving about how good it was. Pies were flakey, warm, and so well done. Mac and cheese was also great!
(5)Brenda F.
Last night was my first visit. I ordered the classic chicken pot pie with mashed potatoes and gravy. The pie crust was some of the best I've had. Buttery and flaky. Inside there were nice chunks of chicken with the usual peas and carrots you expect in chicken pot pie. It tasted nice. The only criticism I have is it was a bit dry. The service was great until the very end. I paid with a $100 bill of which I was to get $60 back. The waitress asked if I had anything smaller and I didn't. She seemed really put off and mentioned she was going to have to go next door for change. When she brought my change she kind of dumped it off at the edge of the table and hurried off. Not much of a thank you for coming. I guess my thinking is I hate it when restaurants aren't prepared to break larger bills. Especially on a Friday night. Anyway, I'd go back but wasn't really left with the best taste in my mouth.
(3)Erica D.
Thought this place was really cool! The Cajun fries were not worth the extra but I'd definitely go for the tots or a salad as my side next time. Mac and cheese was so so but I have a really high bar in that category. I got the lamb and potato pie which was great and my husband got the Swiss, which was awesome too. Will definitely be back!
(4)Cheryl W.
Brilliant. Get the special cause itll be gone next week! Pies are fab. Sweet potato fries are excellent. Fish and chips also really good says the old man. Cocktails great, good beers on tap and bathroom rules are worth a read!
(5)Spencer H.
I had heard about this place from a friend who lived close by and thought it worth a try. Went here with a group of three while looking for a casual spot to get some grub and a brew and it was exactly what we were looking for. Seat yourself and dive in. We had a small poutine and three pies which were all excellent. From my friend who recommended the place as well as other reviews that I have read have criticized the size of the pies for the price. I am 6' 175, active, and love to eat and with all things we ate I thought it was fair. The pies definitely taste homemade and the ingredients are primo. For $4 more you get your choice of sides which come in solid portions and at the end with poutine split 3-ways and beers, we were all satisfied. I believe they have live music fairly often and a bar with food in the back as well if you find there are too many children in the front for your liking. Beer selection was good and atmosphere was laid back. We used to love the Old Town Alehouse in Ballard before it closed (now Percy's) as it was our go-to spot on nights where we either found ourselves with empty refrigerators or when we just want a relaxed spot where we knew we could get a table and a good brew at any time. Pie's & Pints is in that category although it does not fill that void completely. Regardless, definitely worth a stop in if not just for live music and a brew.
(4)Sarah H.
Four stars for the food - super delicious! -3 stars for probably some of the worst service I've ever received at a restaurant. It was very crowded when we arrived (Pi Day) so we sat ourselves at a table that had not been cleared from the previous diners yet. After 5 minutes and no sign of our waitress, we fetched some menus for ourselves. After another 10 minutes and still no service, we ordered our food from the bar in the back. Meanwhile, people a few tables away are having their orders taken and we are still stuck with stacks of dirty glasses. Tried to flag down a bus boy or waitress, but we seemed to be invisible. I ended up bringing the dirty glasses up to the bar myself. Only after we were done eating did our waitress finally stop by and ask if we needed anything else. Definitely won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Kate R.
I dig this place. Super casual comfort food. The wait staff is friendly and up beat. Tots for days!!
(4)Sophia C.
I love pie and am a stellar pie baker. The service is friendly, the ambience is laid-back and relaxed, and the beer is great. The pies were alright. The crust was decent, but I found the the filling to be so salty that halfway through, I couldn't eat anymore, a mildly unsatisfactory end to a great evening. It has a true neighborhood feel so I knew that if I lived in the neighborhood, I'd be screwed and have at least one beer there once a week.
(3)Andrew K.
This place hovers somewhere around a 3.5 for me, but I'm gonna go ahead and round this one up to a 4! Came in here for the live music, but seeing how Pies & Pint's is known for, well...pies and pints - there was no way in hell I was leaving without trying some food while I was in! After all, comfort food + beer = one of life's true blessings. I had the lamb pie with a side of mac & cheese - the mac & cheese was solid, but the pie was certainly the highlight between the two - Perfectly flaky crust, with a filling that was done to perfection - It reminded me of how much I do love a good meat pie (as it's been forever since I've had one). Oh, and fear not vegetarian folks - They have you covered with some non-meat options on the menu as well! Which I imagine are just as tasty. There's a full-bar with whatever you wish to wash down your meal with - Decent selection of local craft brews and ciders, as well as a diverse cocktail selection. Overall, this is a nice, cozy spot to relax on a cool, rainy day.
(4)Larry J.
Unfortunately, I can't really rave about the pie I had here, though the late HH Pie & Pint for $11 is not a bad deal, and its a good way to try their fare. I added a side of fries for $3 that filled the plate. Too much! The Chicken Bacon Mushroom Swiss somehow missed the mark in the flavor department in spite of all those tasty ingredients, though there were nice chunks of chicken present. I also found a slice of mushroom that was nearly black. Either that's a roasted shroom or one that's way past it's prime, I could not tell (but I suspect the latter). It's not really my neighborhood, and all things considered, it's unlikely I will find my way back there again real soon.
(3)Alycia S.
This is a little dive in Ravenna with Delicious pies, soup, pretzels, beer, and mashed potatoes with gravy (meat & vegetarian!!). Servers are always very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The only problem with this place is that I'm too full when I leave!
(5)Odie O.
We ended up at Pies & Pints after a long day of traveling around Seattle. We were very hungry, although we did enjoy some fries, a Pretzel basket and some tasty brews. Our server was super busy, but then again it was the tail end of HH and the beginning of Dinner rush. Either way we enjoyed ourselves and the Pot Pies that some of our table mates enjoyed look Delicious. Seems like a cool place to grab some grub and a brew. The cool art on the wall gave it that awesome vibe that you would want from a place like this. and I also liked how the was a seperation between the diners in the front and the drinkers and pool tables in the back.
(4)Felisa D.
I've been here a few times and I almost always come home ready to explode. The pies are tiny but they feel quite hefty in your stomach. Downed with a pint of beer? You'll find yourself in a food coma. I've been lucky that every time I've gone, it hasn't been too packed so I've never had to wait. Additionally, they always play some cool tunes so I don't find my inner hipster making faces at yet another terrible song I can't stand. I'm not sure I'm as impressed with the food as I can be (I wish each pie had more gravy/sauce) but service has always been great and it's a good place to chill!
(4)Gisete K.
Don't come here on a Friday night expecting to get your food within 10 minutes. It won't happen. Like many others have said, the food is great but the service is poor. I had the chicken pot pie with a side of mac and cheese. The pie was delicious but the mac and cheese not so much, I think it lacked salt or some strong flavor to pair well with the pie. Sweet potato fries were really really good, they fry them just the right way and they turn out super crispy! They could really improve the service if they added another waiter, there were only two waiters and 1 bartender for the whole restaurant. It kind of feels like they want to be on the fast food side since you get your own seat and you have to grab the menus yourself. Here are the numbers: 5 minutes to be noticed at our table. I didn't know about the menu so she brought it to us. 15 minutes to get our drinks. How hard is it to get soda and a glass of wine? 40 minutes until our food arrived after we ordered. Overall a very good place to hang out on a Friday night if you have company to keep you distracted from the fact that you are starving.
(4)Robyn S.
I've been meaning to try this place out for a while now ... and finally did today. Both the bf and I decided to try the "pie and a side". I got the Indian curry pie. The bf ordered the special pie (spicy chicken and corn). Not knowing how big the 'side' serving would be, plus the fact that we both love sweet potato fries, the bf and I both chose it as our sides. The pies themselves are small, tiny actually, but delicious. If it had it not been for the fries I would be still hungry. The crust is ultra flaky and buttery, but I wish there was more filling. The Indian curry filling was really tasty. I just wanted more. The sweet potato fries were amazing. It's hard to find CRISPY sweet potato fries, they're usually always on the soggy side wherever I try them. Not here. Probably the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. And there was so much of them! Too bad the bf and I didn't order different sides so we could try another item, but oh well, mac & cheese next time! The beer selection was decent, the service was great. I will definitely be back.
(4)Emma D.
The pie & pint happy hour deal is worth it. Good selection of pies! The art in the bar is often hilarious and eclectic.
(3)Ashley E.
Went here recently for the first time, I loved the food! I had the pie of the day and mac of the day; honey ginger lamb pie and tomato and swiss mac, both were delicious and ended the night with a chocolate moose which was equally as delicious. I went on a Wednesday night and there was live music which was great, the service was a little slow and we didn't see our waiter too often but that is my only compliant. I will be going back again to try out all the different pies on the menu.
(4)Aidan L.
I really want to like this place. Small, part of the neighborhood, been here a long time. Even has an awesome logo. And I feel like it was great a while ago, but it isn't the way it used to be. Went earlier this evening. "Please seat yourself"... ok, fine. Waited at least ten minutes before anyone came to talk to me at all. The server handed me a menu and wandered off again. Eventually he came back, took my order, then left again. Didn't get the feeling that he was glad that I showed up. Beer came reasonably quickly, but was just an open bottle and a glass. The server never brought water by, or even asked if I'd like it. Food arrived, the mac and cheese that I'd always loved there was burned and overcooked. The pie crust of the chicken pot pie was wonderful, but the filling was incredibly salty, almost to the point of being impossible to eat. The server never came by to ask how the food was, and never brought me the check or asked if I wanted something else even after the busgirl took away my empty plates. Just left me sitting there, looking around. Eventually had to resort to hand gestures to ask him to bring the check. Used to love this place. Now I can't recommend it... just glad I didn't bring my friends here when they were visiting.
(1)Anne M.
I like pie and I like cider on tap, and this place has both. We like to come here after martial arts class, when we are super hungry for protein and carbs. Our favorite server is Ryan, he is super great and we are always happy to see him. One time we had a blonde lady instead, we were a big group and she tried to memorize our orders, but kept messing them up. Waitstaff fail! Just write them down, it's less embarrassing for everyone! I love the lamb pie, and the beef burgandy when I am wanting something a wee bit tart. Last night my husband got the special, which was a pepper steak and bacon pie, OMG it was super good! Put that on the regular menu please! The sweet potato fries are a solid choice, I like the aoli too. The regular fries have the good diner texture, but they are a bit salty for my taste. The mac and cheese is decent, but the mac of the day is almost always way better. If you decide you need some veg, I recommend the spinach salad, it hits the spot on my need for greens. I like the homey brooklyn hipster vibe, and the live music that is both excellent quality for listening, but not too distracting if you just want a nice social meal.
(4)Jennifer A.
Little pies, big prices, and poor service. That pretty much sums up the experience I've had last three times I've visited, which is too bad because my first experience seemed so promising. If I need a mini "pie" fix, I think I'll stick to the chicken curry pasty at the local English pub down the street in Redmond.
(2)Rosco S.
Pies & Pints is somewhere between ok and decent for me. I've tried it twice, and prefer the mediterranean pie over the spinach and feta - the second one was just too salty for me. Also, I'd give an extra star if they add a broccoli cheddar; the menu is incomplete without it! The sides are all pretty good. Unhealthy, of course, but that's kind of the point. Our table had MindTrap puzzles/riddles on it both times. Mainly to be obnoxious, I read some of them to table mates... doing that is not super-recommended haha.
(3)Kate S.
Any place were you can top any of the menu items with mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, and cheese sauce is pretty much guaranteed to be loved by little ol'me. So right from the get go Pies & Pints had a whole lot going for it. A Pie and a side is your best deal monetarily -- I believe it costs a mere $1 to $1.50 for said side. The pie options are all tempting, but I went with their daily special of chicken, cheddar, bacon and jalapeno. Spice plus bacon? How can I say no. With mashed potatoes as my chosen side and a topper of their beer cheese sauce. First off -- the pies ~appear~ small, but don't let that fool you. They are hearty, filling, and filled with tons of goodness. My pie was incredible, and the nibbles I stole of everyone else's were lovely as well. My mashed potatoes were fine, made better with beer-cheese sauce. I think next time i'll have mac & cheese as my side, since I kept stealing it from those who ordered it with their savory pies as well. It'd be good on its own (with extra toppings to boot? Hells yes!) Their tap list isn't huge -- 10 or so beers but all local and all solid to excellent choices to have. I was pleased with the options presented, but sadly got so full up on pie that I BARELY finished a measly single pint. For those of you who know me this is something, because I like my beer and I like it in copious quantities. Ambiance is casual -- local watering hole type of joint. Not fancy, not divy. Comfortable and well, with this much comfort food available it better be. Service was friendly, efficient, and cheerful even when presented with a google deal. No issues with the check, and I left carrying a food baby and with plans to come back and come back often.
(4)Paulette S.
If I could give negative stars I would. Been waiting to try this place, so we went there Saturday at 4:30 PM. When we arrived there was one couple there and one single guy. It took awhile to place the order and finally get water. About 30 minutes later the place was pretty much filled up. We started noticing that people were getting their food and they had arrived way after us. I interrupted the waiter to ask about our food. After 10 minutes, he came back to us and said "Oh, it will be 5 more minutes." I said, "Oh the order got screwed up, right?" He said "Yes, I'm going to knock of the price of one for you." After 10 more minutes - nothing and no reassurance. We walked out. My husband flung $2.00 down to cover the 1/3 of the sodas we drank. So after one hour and 10 minutes and no food - it was a bust. They robbed us of our precious afternoon. This is the worst service I have had in maybe 20 years! Horrible!
(1)MJ S.
The pies are small, but right-sized for their heartiness. My sister had the classic chicken and I had the Indian curry pie, both with sweet potato fries on the side and a pear cider. The food was great, service not so much. We mistakenly believed there would be live music on a Tuesday night, but were disappointed to learn it's actually....wait, not sure. There are conflicting events schedules out there. The food and atmosphere are enough to bring me back, but I can only imagine it's a great place to spend an evening when there's some local musical talent being showcased as well.
(4)Finer T.
My friends, this one is a doozy. Food = A, Service = C, Eavesdropping on drunk people's conversations = A++. First let me get a few things out of the way. Food-One of the major gripes on here is the food portion. If you just get a pot pie a la carte then I have to agree your return on investment may not be up to snuff. When a waitress suggested a side of mash potatoes and gravy, all I could say was, "Now you're talking my language, sister!" And this is what I've done every single time I've come here. I defy anybody to say they're still hungry after this combo, which is also the best panacea for a night long drinking binge. Believe. Service-Those of you who have come here know by now that this is a place to come and relax with family and friends when you have no time constraints. If you have to be somewhere within an hour and a half, don't come here. As long as you know this, you'll be fine. Eavesdropping/Conversations-Let me preface this by saying that I normally come here for a night cap and/or late night meal, so this might explain these convos: Convo # 1)Girl #1(G1)-Sitting next to me at bar. A random guy walks up to the bar. Random guy to bartender: "Can I get a Mannys and a Jamesons" G1 butts in and corrects the guy: "It's Jameson, not Jamesons." Random guy: "Okaaaay." Takes his drinks and leaves. G1 turns to me: "I hate that. Don't people know it's Jameson, not Jamesons?" What I said to her: "I think the bartender knew what he meant". What I said to her in my head: "Is it hard to get affordable insurance when you ride on such a high horse?" G1 was by herself, bitter, condescending, and awful in every way. I may be giving you the impression that I dislike G1. That's not true. I fucking hated her. ************** Convo #2)Dude#1(D1)/Dude#2(D2). Sitting behind me, this one had so many red flags, I thought I was in China. D1: "Where all the bitches at?" D2: "I dunno, but I gots to get some tonight. You know wah ine sayin." Mind you, these are two 40+ old white dudes. D1: "Ine gonna give Juicy a call." D2: "Awwright. Ine gonna be over heah holdin it down."(walks to the bar where I'm sitting, orders a PBR and turns to me) D2: "You see dat guy?"(points to D#1). "Dat foo be whipped. Fo real. He always callin dat girl. I don't play dat, man. My lady call me, I don't call her. All I gots to do to keep my lady happy is buy her some mangoes every once in awhile. She love her some mangoes." I should have never opened my mouth, just nodded and went back to my drink, but you know I've had a few(more than a few) so I play along in my best gansta poser voice. Me: "Awh, yeah, playa! That's how you impress the ladies!" That was it. For the next 15 minutes while his buddy was on the phone with Juicy, he was giving me tips on how to attract the ladies. So if my wife is reading this, get ready for some mangoes, edible underwear and a DVD rental of Blue Lagoon. ************** Eavesdropping #3)Young Girl(YG)/Young Dude(YD)-They might have been on a first date because she was really talking herself up. He asked her about school. YG: "My grades aren't that great. I'm one of those people who knows everything, but has a hard time with tests. I'm not book smart, I'm street smart." Translation: I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart. YG: "I can't trust guys because they're all after me." Translation: I dress like a skank, but for some reason I get unwanted attention. Like the saying goes, low prices always attract a lot of customers. YG: "Did you hear Netflix was raising their fee by $2.00. I am so pissed! I'm definitely cancelling my account. $2.00 is like a 50% increase! Translation: George W. Bush drags our kids into a decade-long war, big banks are ruining the economy, but honestly a Netflix price hike is where I draw the line.
(4)Rob M.
Pies and Pints is my consistent go-to place for when people ask me where I want to go that's reasonably close to where I live. Food is consistently tasty, the fries are nearly always delicious, the beer selection is solid (and has introduced me to some exciting new beers). I seldom care, but the people I'm with have been known to complain that the service is a little slow, especially when busy. As far as I'm concerned it's generally worth the wait.
(4)Rachel C.
My boyfriend is a foodie and loved the greasy spoon pies in Australia so this was going to be a challenging sell. I had come here several times before for the wonderful food but mainly for my second favorite hard to find brew which is on tap here. Both of our pies were AMAZING and the potato fries were banging. Super thick and crispy but what really sold me was not my foodie-boyfriend and taster of the original thing's endorsement but that when we went I realized that they actually had my first favorite brew on tap which is also super hard to find. If I had the money, I would scratch my kitchen and everything it in to just eat here everyday.
(5)Elyse L.
Overall three stars for mediocre service, limited options, and a decent pot pie (once it finally gets to you.) We sat down for dinner around 8, only to realize that most of the pie options were no longer available (including the pie of the day.) The soup of the day was also out, as well as a few of their draught beer selections. It was a little ridiculous. Getting to the point of ordering probably took about thirty minutes, and while, an hour later, my classic chicken pie had good flavor, the large chunks of undercooked potato soured the experience somewhat. I may be back, but maybe only if I'm hungry for dinner at 3 pm.
(3)Sonia C.
I thought that the idea of Pies and Pints was good - savory Australian style pies served with frosty beers. Unfortunately, conception was a better than execution. I ordered the steak and potato pie with a side of mac & cheese and my bf had the beef & mushroom pie with a side of gravy & mash. The little pies both had very decent thick buttery crusts, but the insides were bland. The steak and potato pie was mushy inside and the beef and mushroom pie had large chunks of very chewy and dry beef. The mac and cheese was decent though with a crispy cheesy crust but the mashed potatoes tasted like they had been warmed in the microwave (and kind of stuck to the plate). Since "pints" was in the name, I expected to have an extensive list of draft and bottle beers. However, selection was a bit limited, as they only had maybe 7-10 draft beers (no special ones) and 7-10 regular bottled beers. If they could improve the quality of the pies and actually make the insides taste as good as the outsides, I would consider coming back.
(2)Heather H.
Its really just like what a neighborhood pub should be: Lively, music, lots of great beer, and hot comfort food! Tucked away in the hood of Roosevelt it can be easy to miss, but once you've gotten a whiff of its savory pies and fries in the wait it'll will draw ya'll in! They have a great selection of veggie to meaty pies along with some great soups and mash potatoes! Heaping platefuls. The pot pies themselves are pretty small - which are actually quite perfect unless your planning to go in there with a hefty appetite. Service was fantastic, the guy even let us in on the happy hour deal early! Props to that with a perfect pint of beer!
(4)J S.
The pies are a taste thing of course, I like them, the wife loves them. Booze selection is OK & the staff is eclectic. would they opened a bit earlier
(4)Jennifer N.
Went here for the firs time tonight, didn't have a great experience. There were no tables in the main area, so we sat at a table in the bar. The bartender comes over, says when you're ready to order, you can order at the bar. That's fine. Problem is that every time we went to the bar we stood there for at least 5-10 minutes. There was 1 bartender serving every table in the bar area, the bar itself, and making drinks for the entire main restaurant too. It was terrible. I ordered a haeefeweizen on tap, and they ran out of it! And they had no hefeweizen's to substitute, or anything similar either, so I got something I wasn't nearly as excited about. We ordered a caesar salad and cajun fries to start. Both of which were OK. Definitely acceptable, but not amazing. For dinner we ordered the mac and cheese. It was pretty horrible. All of the cheese was on the top, the noodles that weren't connected to cheese tasted bad. And even the ones that were connected to cheese weren't that good. The sides were also burnt so that the pasta was hard and crunchy in some areas. Overall - I won't return. The place was packed though so clearly they have enough people that like it and don't need my business!
(2)May N.
The pies are really tiny, but super tasty. I got a steak and potato one and the crust was flaky and delicious. I got a side of mac and cheese with it and that was also pretty good. The portion of the side was considerably larger than the pie. Prices are kind of much for my taste, but I guess it's OK. Not sure if I'd pay $8 for just one tiny pie. With the large side, it made adding a couple dollars seem more reasonable. My friends and I went there to play board games and the space and atmosphere was perfect for chilling in a group. Live music a couple days a week and we were lucky enough to get there just in time for the Sunday 8pm show. Music was nice and not overly distracting. Service was also quite nice.
(4)Abbi M.
Mediocre service and screaming children running around when I walked in. Pies are very overpriced - almost $8 for a tiny pie. Should be $5-6. The filling was decent but the crust definitely tasted like it came out of a box. Very unimpressed. Also, very limited wine menu - one red, one white. I'll avoid coming back here in the future. There are better places in Seattle to get your pies.
(2)Jaki B.
I was so impressed with my visit to Pies and Pints last night that I can't stop talking about it!!! I went with a group of 8 and had the most perfect Wednesday night out. The servers were cheery, helpful, and quick; the pies were DELECTABLE (I had the beef mushroom pie); the sides were all tasty; the beer selection was great; and to top it all off, there was live music. This is THE place to go with a group, especially since the servers let us pay individually at the counter, which made it really easy. There was plenty of space to sit and everyone had a great time. I can't wait to go back and I'm so glad this place exists.
(5)Chris C.
I can't help it. I love this place. I can't help loving this place. It's focused food done well. Yeah, of course it's heavy; when the main courses are shepherd's pies, mac and cheese, thick soup, and poutine(!) what do you expect? It's a bar, it's a pub, it has pool tables in the back. Pros: I have loved everything I've had there. The pies, the pie floats, the mac and cheese variations, the lemonade. (Sorry, can't gauge the alcohol.) Pub and generally party atmosphere. Pool tables in the back! Good place to just hang out. Cons: I have only heard the live music one time there, but it was so overwhelming that I was having trouble even eating, much less having a conversation with someone right next to me. Can be very lively at night. Service can be highly variable, regardless of the time. (I will only mention in passing the one time when the waitstaff were arguing so loudly that I'm surprised the whole place didn't hear it.) A little awkward to get to, between limited bus access and sporadic often-full street parking. I just can't help it. My waistline can't help it. I stay away as much as possible, but it keeps drawing me back in.
(5)Jessica M.
Been here twice now and can't wait for more! Awesome selection of ciders. Pretzels and amazing cheese that is like no other. The vegetarian curry pot pie is to die for and I'm a serious carnivore... but the flavors are just killer! The mac & cheese is DELICIOUS! What are you waiting for... just go!!!!
(4)Kevin P.
One of my wife's favorite places to recommend to out-of-towners for dinner. Pies are solid, and the sweet potato fries are especially tasty. Personal favorite are their cajun fries.
(4)Brian B.
Are you in Seattle? If Yes: Is it raining? If Yes: Would you like warm, delicious comfort food and beer? If Yes: Go to Pies & Pints Food is good, not great, but it's sure to warm you up on those endlessly rainy winter nights when it's dark before you leave work. The atmosphere is perfect for chatting with a few close friends in the middle of the week. Want to look like a pro when you order? Order the "Pie of the Day" floated in the "Soup of the Day." Yep yep.
(4)Maria Y.
Came here with my girlfriend during happy hour. When we came in, there were no servers or other staff anywhere to be seen, which was vaguely awkward, but we sat down and after maybe 5 minutes a gal appeared to take our drink orders. I had not tried most of the beers on tap here and wanted to try something different, and the waitress recommended Mongoose IPA based on what I told her I liked. I ordered that, and did enjoy it, so she got some points for being knowledgeable about their brews. We shared a spinach artichoke dip appetizer, then had a pie each and shared a side of mac and cheese. I loved everything (I had a beef and vegetable pie.) The pies are indeed rich for their size. I was pretty stuffed by the end, but it was a satisfying meal. The music got kind of loud while we were there (which usually gets on my nerves because I like being able to talk) but overall it was a pleasant meal and I expect to be back. They have special pies of the day, soups and special mac and cheese, which is good for people who like to try new things (like me!)
(4)Paul L.
This place is fun and good food for sure... However the pies are small, they could be bigger... Like man size it up bro!
(2)Faith Y.
Pies rock as do pints but yet, but yet ... Over an hour and a half wait. That's insanity. The second longest time I've ever waited for food is Paseo and that was about 40 minutes. There must be nights where they're slammed but dang, our stomachs were not thrilled. Thankfully, we ordered it to go so we knew what we were in for. Wait time aside, the food was just fine but didn't live up to what I was expecting. -- The pies are pretty darn small. They take the word "hand-held" seriously although they are around the same size as "Pie" in Fremont. But Fremont's pies are at least a few bucks cheaper! -- Indian curry was nice and spiced, the traditional chicken pot pie was comforting and the beef mushroom burgundy was tangy and well, beefy. Despite the first impression of the small pie size, it was enough with the sides you could choose from for their combo meal ($10). -- The side of mac & cheese was surprisingly disappointing. I hear rumors of how awesome their daily mac offerings were but thought the standard fare a bit boring and played a little too safe. Decided to have my hot sauce bottle on hand to give it a little kick. The portion size was nice and hearty though, almost more food than the pie itself! The place is nice and spacious but I definitely wouldn't go back during the weekend though, a couple of little pies shouldn't have taken so long. They have a diverse menu w/ daily pie, soup and mac specials and a choice of even having your pie served IN the soup a la "Pie Float." Seems like a cool place to hang out on a weeknight but wouldn't go out of my way!
(2)George C.
When my friend asked me to meet him at Pies & Pints I thought we were getting together for pizza. I was wrong! Pies & Pints serves up a variety of pot pies. I ordered the chicken pot pie and my friend got the beef. They were both really flaky and delicious. They have a decent beer selection too. It's a strange concept but this place is worth a visit.
(3)Jamie R.
My peeps and I hadn't really ate all day and were starving! I managed to convince them to take a trek from the Eastside to try out this joint, which I of course found on Yelp. I'm glad we did! We showed up like around 2:30, and they open at 2. The place was pretty dead, only a couple of other people were in there. As some other reviewers have said, service can be a bit iffy and was. We got menus right away but it took a while to order... one person at my table put her head down to take a nap :) Food came out quick and hot, but them it took quite a long time to get our bill. We weren't really in a hurry so this all turned out to be OK. I thought the prices were decent. $10.00 for a pie with a side... some of the sides are an extra buck. The beers were pricey, but that's pretty much the norm anywhere. We started with the Welsh Pretzel appetizer which came with beer cheese and 3 pretzels. It was good, but honestly not worth almost $7. We all loved our pies, they weren't teeny, they weren't huge... just right in my opinion. One guy in my group thought they were too small... but he likes food to be as big as his head, so go figure. The side of mac n cheese that I got was great and freakin HUGE! I took half my food home, so for $11 bucks or so I got two meals :) The side of fries and salad that my other friends got were really nice too. Also to note... the place was spacious, comfy booths, clean, funky art and nice architecture. Had a good overall vibe and it would be a lot of fun if it were packed. To sum it up... yummy food and spotty but friendly service. I'll come back but not when I am in a hurry.
(4)Chris C.
Friendly restaurant/bar serving good savory pies and probably my favorite fish and chips in town. Service can be a little slow/spotty if they're busy, but it's always been friendly. Don't go there in a rush on the weekend or you'll be frustrated. Good selection of beers, good music, good food, nicely affordable. in general it's the kind of local business I'm happy to support.
(4)K C.
There is a reason they don't post prices on their website, they are absurd for what you get, very Madison park style. Still we decided to try them out after seeing all these reviews. I got the steak and potatoes, the gravy was way too greasy and made me gag a few times. My wife got the Mediterranean pie, however the sun-dried tomatoes added a sharp sweetness to it that spoiled it, always a danger when using those with savories... The markup on alcohol seemed a bit too high as well. Place was very loud, they had some drunk people in the bar in the back who were making tons of noise and the staff seemed to know them so no fixing that. All in all very disappointing.
(1)Katya L.
Yum! Who doesn't love comfort food? Pot pies with frosty pints - why yes please! That gets my vote. The chicken bacon mushroom swiss pie is delicious. I had it with a side of mashed potatoes & gravy and it was perfect comfort food. The beef & mushroom pie isn't too shabby either. The service is generally prompt and friendly, and I've never had a bad experience. The only downside - the pies are too small! I'd gladly grub on a pie twice the size of what they serve. Too delicious to quit!
(4)Lauren J.
I'll start by saying that the Mediterranean pie I had was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, that was the only redeeming quality about the experience. We went on a busy Saturday night and you are expected to seat yourself, so we did. We then proceeded to wait 10 minutes for a waiter to even acknowledge us, followed by an additional 5 for him to come by with some water. Apparently they weren't ready for the dinner rush (which seems just ridiculous) because they were out of mashed potatoes, noodles, and several pints. I ordered a cider and after another 10 minutes, he returned to inform me that they were out of said cider. So I ordered something else. We ordered an appetizer which a waitress tried to give to a different table, before it disappeared altogether. We had to alert them to their mistake once they delivered our entrees and they weren't particularly apologetic. My partner ordered a salad which was fine. My pie was good but, as others have said, TINY. Tiny and expensive. Music was much too loud- had to yell to communicate with someone sitting at the same table. And while we were sitting at our table with no appetizers to be found, we saw our waiter take a shot at the bar. Classy. I really wanted this place to be wonderful. Such a great idea! Maybe we hit it on a bad night, but yuck! Too expensive, too slow, too loud, too ungracious. Will not be returning.
(2)Allison H.
Love the concept for this place! I'll definitely be back when I haven't already eaten so I can try one of the pies. Decent happy hour prices, good sweet potato fries (served with garlic-spiked mayo, yum!), and I was super stoked to order the guinness float...until they told me they were out of ice cream. Who runs out of ice cream?? Pies & Pints gets a solid 3 stars from me for being a pleasant restaurant/bar with decent service and an unremarkable atmosphere...although I'm hopeful for an upgrade to 4 stars once I try their pies!
(3)Alissa S.
I'm actually shocked that this place has so many haters reviewing it. Pints and Pies is awesome. It's a nice vibe-y little place. The service is not the speediest service on the planet, so I would go into it expecting to wait, especially during the busiest times. When they are busy you're going to have to wait. Just cooking the pies alone takes about 12 minutes (our waiter told us), so when you have an establishment FULL of people you might wait 20-25 minutes, but really.... if you're coming into a place to eat, you should sit down and enjoy your meal. People are way to in a hurry to eat and go. This is NOT the place you want to go if you're looking for a place to grab a "quick bite to eat." Now that we have that out of the way, it's not THAT slow, not as slow as some reviewers are making it out to be. If you're wanting to spend time with family/friends/lovers/whoever and you're feeling like a nice place to chat and relax, this is a really awesome place that not enough people know about. The pies are awesome. The crust is dry, so I suggest getting a side of gravy or gravy on top, but that's just what I prefer. I've tried most of the Savory pies and all of them are delicious. If you go during "off-peak hours you'll find that the service is wonderful and really.... do people like their servers coming over every 5 minutes and interrupting their conversation because I actually find THAT more annoying. It's not complicated to flag someone down that works here and ask for whatever you need. I have done so in the past and they are more than happy to help you with whatever you need. I think it's nice to be left to enjoy my food without someone coming in mid-conversation to ask me "how it is". The Mac and Cheese is amazing. I mean really.... amazing. Probably my favorite side to get with my pie. They also have a "mac of the day." It's not always my cup of tea, but sometimes the daily one is great. Otherwise the plain is just as good. They also have plenty of bathrooms which I appreciate because a lot of places dont have great bathrooms in the city. I feel this important to note. They are also always clean and not trashed. I'm not sure why someone complained about paying gratuity. It's a KNOWN fact that if you have a large party the tip will be required and it sounds like the management still handled it quite well by giving them a generous gift card and still the person is complaining about it not being for the full tip amount? SO YOU WEREN'T GOING TO TIP AT ALL? People who don't tip are bad people....... thank your server, even if they aren't the best server in the world.... they work a hard job all day and usually make a majority of their pay in tips. We went here today and it was really nice. The young man who was our server gave us free cupcakes that were left over from Valentine's day. it was quite nice and my fiance and I really enjoyed them! he was great. Also, they have live Americana Music by The Whisky Swillers on Wednesdays, which I believe starts at 8:30. No cover, so that's kind of nice since most places in the city want your money for a little music while you eat.
(5)Kymry B.
Service: Excellent. Our waiter couldn't have been more friendly. Food: Tasty but tiny portions. Atmosphere: Terrible. Annoying loud music and very dark/ugly decor. Price: Expensive. The pies are tiny. I would say 3 pies is a good dinner. Four if you are very hungry. This would be fine except they cost $8 a piece.
(1)C M.
Nice place to sit and have a drink, but the food is too heavy and rich for me. I'd go back, but probably not to eat.
(3)Ryan D.
Love the meat pies here, however a tad bit disappointed on how big the pies were. Side items did make up for it though, so no worries about walking out hungry! All items are pre-made already, in house so you can't add or substitute anything in the pie. The couple times I was here, however, it seemed like they were short staffed. From reading other reviews, it seemed to be this has always been the case! Maybe they should hire some more waiters/cook so items can be brought out faster. Waiter was very apologetic, and it is understandable. Overall, good service (even though it was slow) and great place to go to for great meat pies!
(4)Katie K.
This place is delicious - everything that came from the kitchen and bar (fancy beer and cocktails too) was excellent. But the space and service can easily be overwhelmed on a busy Friday night, so try to go on a less-busy night..
(5)Candice B.
Pies & Pints is one of the reasons I wanted to visit Seattle from California. Upon visiting my friend, I said that my only request was to go here. Needless to say, it met all of my expectations. I love meat pies (usually at British restaurants) and definitely will go out of my way to get my hands on one! I got the Steak & Potato pie with fries as my side. Oh My Gosh was it delicious! Ok seriously, when can I go back to Seattle??
(5)Sydney G.
First time at Pies & Pints, very cool place! The place has a friendly Seattle pub ambience, a good relaxing place to meet up with friends for a drink and some food. They have a pretty good beer selection, about 10-15 draft beers and 10 bottled. They have cute pot pies that aren't too huge, with flaky crust and different unexpected varieties, like spinach and feta, which a tried a bite of from a friend. Delicious! I ordered a beet salad, which was great and came with tons of beets and some feta and not too much vinaigrette, quite a nice salad. They have sides like beer mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and fries, overall good pub comfort food, I wish there were a few more vegetable options since I'm a health nut but I quite enjoyed the meal! Plus, our waiter was AWESOME, best service ever!
(4)Dania P.
Here is the deal-the pies are OK they aren't the best thing I've ever tasted-but the service is terrible. The busser was nice-but our server was horrible and they only had one cook in the kitchen for the entire place on a very busy Wednesday eveneing! Since they are cooking pies-don't you think it would be wise to have one guy do pies and the other to do the rest of the stuff? Then, our server refused to give me a different side after I tried to send it back-note: the spicy tomato/potato soup is NASTY...she said-well, that's kinda what you ordered. Yes, I know thank you-based off of a recommendation from you-I don't like it. She wouldn't give me another side-ok. fine. Even without the nasty server and soup the place was far too busy for the amount of staff there. Honestly won't be back & unless you have an undying love for pies-I suggest you take your $11 somewhere else. Pros: Cheap Wine Cons: Service, time it take for food to get to you, price for what you get
(2)Lindy L.
My husband and I have been driving past this place for years and we finally went in a few months ago. We've been back 5 times and I could kick myself for not checking it out earlier! I love this place. It's a bar/diner setting, and it's comfortable and very casual. I love the pot pies! For 12 bucks you get a little pie (it looks tiny but its way more than enough) with an awesome flaky crust and a generous side dish (good green salad, or mac and cheese, or mashed potatoes and gravy, etc.). Everything is homemade and top notch. The chocolate mousse is the best I've had anywhere. The service is warm and caring. I'm still shocked at how really, really good the food in this place is, and how affordable it is given that it's totally homemade, every time I eat here. Well deserved 5 stars!
(5)Brianna K.
Food looked good, drinks were tasty but expensive.
(4)Jfo L.
After much anticipation, I got to try this place out. We started with sweet potato fries, which came with a mayonnaise-y type sauce...soo addicting.. and they give a generous amount of fries! (probably to compensate for the tiny pie!) My boyfriend got the Steak and Potato pie...super good! his sister got the Classic Chicken pot pie.....definitely not worth it..and I got the Lamp and Potato.. yum! I'm usually not a crust fan for anything...no pizza crust..no bread crust..etc..etc..but i love the crust on these tiny pies. So yes.. don't go here expecting a PIE...this thing is probably the size of a tennis ball with a ring of crust around it. With the sides though, you'll be a good-full, and not that..I feel gross about myself-full. Overall..very irish-pub-feely, down to earth service, and although tiny, a good-tasting pie!
(4)Miss M.
So I think I took this place for granted because I used to live a block away. I moved and recently tried Pie in Fremont. NOT THE SAME. Pie was ok, but not nearly as flaky, smaller portions, and none of that amazing mac and cheese concoctions. I miss living by Pies n Pints and I miss their feta spinach pie so much it hurts. I wish you had a magic school bus and could deliver hot pies to my mouth at all hours of the day. GET IN MY BELLY! Also good- the curry pie, sweet potato fries, the artichoke dip is amazeballs and the Guinness float will leave you feeling like a giant drunk kid.
(5)Brittany L.
My husband and I were in Seattle on vacation and heard about Pies and Pints. We stopped in on a Wednesday night for dinner and I was pleased to see it was fairly full (usually a good sign). We both ordered a steak and potato pie, him with the mac n cheese w/bacon and me with a Caesar salad. When the waitress brought the food out she realized one of the pies was the original chicken pie and asked if we would want this instead, and it would be removed from our bill, or if we wanted the chef to make the pie we ordered. I had been curious about the original anyway, so we told her it was fine and we would keep it. I must say I was glad for the mistake! The chicken pie was very good! I tried my husband's steak and potato pie and while I enjoyed it, I thought it could use a little more gravy. My husband said he thought it was fine, so maybe I just got a dry bite. The mac n cheese was good, pretty much what you'd expect it to be, and the Caesar salad was just that. The drink selection was pretty good. A lot of beer, and a fairly large (compared to what I see in Colorado) hard cider selection. I was pleased! Overall the food was very good, and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxing. And the final ticket price was good for two meals and two beers - it would have been reasonable still had the one pie not been removed from our ticket. The service was nice, not overly obnoxious but came by just enough. I can't wait for our next trip to Seattle to go again!
(4)Gina C.
Went here again with some friends for dinner and got a pie float. So delicious. I got the Mediterranean pie in the soup of the day (tomato and corn). It was awesome. My friends got one of the meals (pie with sides) and everything was so tasty. I would not recommend getting a pie a-la-carte, as they are pretty small. But the meal or pie float is a really good deal since the side portions are huge! You definitely get your money's worth that way. Also, I left my phone in the restaurant and our server ran out to give it back to me. Great service!!
(4)Steve V.
I love this concept, mostly because who doesn't love a stuffed pot pie....and who doesn't enjoy a beer from time to time. The ambiance was cool and the staff were friendly and attentive. Beer was good with many options. Unfortunately, the pot pies left much to be desired. They had several different pies to pick from, but there was just no taste. I NEVER add salt to my food, but here I had to. And usually, pot pies are pretty salty at baseline. Even the side dishes (mac and cheese) lacked taste. There was no food item that I left feeling "I would order this again" I really wanted to love this place....and maybe I would give it a second chance....maybe. At least for a beer.
(2)J W.
I have been frequenting this restaurant for about 7-8 years and have NEVER been dissapointed! Their pies are amazing, their sides are delicious and their rotating microbrew drafts are excellent (they always have an IPA)! My only gripe would be that they tend to get a bit expensive... for a pie with a side and a pint, I would budget about $20pp (plus tax and tip).
(5)Ben D.
Sigh, here it goes. I've held out for so long, but things have just gotten too bad at P&P. The food still tastes good and they still have beer, but the service makes neither worth pursuing. I've been here twice recently, once on a Friday night and once on a Tuesday night. Both times have been TERRIBLE experiences. Let's start with the Friday... My lady and I grab a table back near the bar at around 7 pm on a Friday. The place is buzzing, but not overflowing. We order a drink each at the bar, along with an order of nachos and a pie with a side of mac. We don't see our drinks for more than 15 minutes, without anyone ever saying anything to us. We don't see our food for another 60 minutes. That's right, it took an hour and 15 minutes to get our food. This wouldn't be so bad if anyone had ever mentioned that the kitchen was backed up or had at least come to let us know the order had been placed. To make matters worse, the bartender got into a shouting match with four women seated near us. After they waited for more than an hour (they were already seated when we got there), they seemed frustrated and decided just to pay and leave without getting their food. Of course, as they were packing up, the food showed up and they explained that they had waited too long and were headed out already. The server/bartender didn't apologize and said something snotty to them in response. One of the women placed her hand on his shoulder and tried to explain that the slow service was unacceptable -- he got pissed, shoved her hand off his shoulder, and shouted at them while they walked out of the place. He'd been pleasant to us and, admittedly, she shouldn't have touched him, but this was amazingly unprofessional behavior in front of a crowd of customers. A few minutes later, our food showed up luke-warm and without apology. We warned the folks around us who had just sat down that they might consider going elsewhere if they were in a rush. Now, on to the Tuesday... I took my family, in town for the holidays, to P&P for a farewell dinner before their flight out that night. We got there at 6 and were seated directly in front of the main door (not recommended on a cold night). The place was packed, but it was still unacceptable that it took 10 minutes for a waiter to stop by. More unacceptable? He stopped to say, "Oh, you don't have enough menus, let me get some..." Leading to a further delay in ordering (10 minutes was enough for us to share the 4 menus between us, after all). Now let me recount the rest of the night in bullet point form to save you some time: -Waiter took our drink order and food order (1 drink and a pie and a side for each of 6 people) -Drinks arrived 20 minutes later. No updates or apologies from staff. -5 minutes later, water shows up. -60+ minutes after that (about 1 hour and 45 minutes after we arrived) half of our food arrived. -5 minutes later, the other half showed up. One order had the wrong side. -Silverware delivered. -The waiter took the pie with wrong side back to the kitchen. At this point I witness him MOVE THE PIE OFF THE PLATE WITH HIS BARE HAND onto a smaller plate by itself. -Waiter brings just the pie back and says, "we'll bring you the mashed potatoes later," to which the member of our party declares he'd rather have the side with the pie. (Eye roll from waiter as he snags the dish back). -Here, we AGAIN see the waiter take the pie off the dish WITH HIS BARE HAND. The pie sits on the counter for 5 minutes, then is re-plated with side (which the waiter himself had just prepped on the stove) and brought back to the table. Finally, we all have our food more than two hours after we all sat down. After each time touching the pie, the waiter washes his hands. That's right, AFTER. Please note that the above bullet list does not mention, (a) offers of another drink, (b) offers of condiments, (c) offer to refill water, or (d) any kind of apology or mention of the problems with service. This was completely unacceptable and led to 6 very hungry grumpy family members spending their last few hours of the holiday in a bad mood. HERE'S THE KICKER: We were a party of 6+, so the 18% gratuity which was entirely undeserved was included in the cost. WTF? A member of our party went and complained to the manager at the bar, who did give us a $20 gift card for our trouble, but this was less than the tip we had already been forced to pay and came only with the explanation that all of these problems will be solved once they get their new oven. I'm not so sure... they may need to train their servers to communicate, apologize, and wash their hands/wear gloves when handling food. So, that all sucked and they no longer seem to serve brunch, so all the good things I said about that I said before can be disregarded. Hopefully their new ovens solve their problems (seems unlikely), but I don't think I will be going back here for a long time and I recommend you not consider it unless you are truly in no rush.
(2)Brittany T.
Let it be said that this is my absolute favorite restaurant in Seattle. I have been about 6-7 times now and I constantly try to bring my friends here (which is a challenge because they all live on the hill and refuse to leave it). I had read the reviews of this place here on Yelp that advised sitting in the bar for good service, so that's exactly what I did starting day one. I was friendly from the get-go, and the bartender returned my friendliness. The happy hour is great, $2 PBR and mini appetizers for cheap. You can't beat the Irish nachos, they are to die for. I was here on Valentines (True Romance on the big screen and a super friendly bartender, score!) as well as St. Paddy's with a group of 7, this time in the restaurant and the service was still fantastic. Shepard's pie with lamb and Guiness stew! Not to mention the (likely intoxicated) manager came up to me as I was cashing out and asked me how everything was and seemed truly touched by my reply. Moments to cherish. It has never been terribly busy when I've been in, so maybe that plays a part, but the servers/bartenders have always matched my energy and treated me well. I will be back again and again.
(5)Lori F.
After numerous recommendations from friends I decided to have my birthday get together here. I was expecting maybe a handful of people to show up but ended up with closer to 20! Even though I'd been a bad customer and not called in ahead that I was bringing a group the staff was very accommodating - even though it's a seat yourself place they made sure we got into one of the booths in the back and some nearby table space so everyone could sit. The food I had was pretty good as well, enough that I would come back for it again! My only complaint is despite the service being friendly it's a little on the slow side. I understand the time needed to cook up the meals and accommodate a group but waiting 45 minutes to an hour for a glass of beer is a little long. That aside though I would gladly come back here again as well as suggesting it to others. Also, try the Cajun Fries, they're very tasty!
(4)Leslie H.
Oh.My.God! If you have any doubts about eating here, drop them! I can't recommend highly enough. There should be six stars just for the flaky crust. We went on a Saturday in the late afternoon, so there were only a few other patrons. Great friendly service. They've even expanded since my last visit there, and have lots of seating. I ordered the steak and potato pie floated in the lamb's stew. The meat was so so tender! My wife ordered the special of the day. It was a gorgeous pie with steak, lamb,bacon, and blue-frikkin-CHEESE. I called it the kitchen sink pie. It also was the ultra yummy. The menu is packed full of other pies and sides that I'm desperate to try. I do intend to return.
(5)Andrew W.
I love this place. Comfortable atmosphere and tasty pies. I had the Indian Curry with mashed potatoes. Pie was spot on and the gravy would make mothers reevaluate ever cooking again. "Hey kids, we're eating at P&P EVERY NIGHT... FOREVER" Service was most certainly a treat. Attentive and good natured, with extensive knowledge of the menu. I keep seeing price being an issue for some folks. I figure quality is much more important than quantity. Suffice to say, I came out satisfied both in terms of satiated appetite and palate. I pay more for good food. Especially at small businesses. And I'd like to see them come out on top. So I will be going back and giving them my money.
(5)Amara D.
Every place I have lived in the US has that one place people go, you know, the spot serves good hearty food and is open late. In Seattle we are lucky to have a number of such options, but Pies and Pints is unique among them. There is a Pies and Pints experience to be had! From the house crafted pies (with some locally sourced ingredients) to the mac and cheese which is definitely deliciously not good for you in the slightest, this is a pub that is very one of a kind. And as such, it has become one of my default establishments to show to "out-of-towners". Oh and in case you are concerned there are indeed pints of all sorts: beers, ciders, and I bet you could even get a soda in a pint glass if you asked. The midsized location is loaded with seating for good sized groups. And people just love this place. Wide array of people: I see families, I see couples, I see all alone peeps with books all at Pies and Pints, the place is for people from A to Z I tell you. But to do the Pies and Pints thing right you have to know to check the daily specials board. This almost magical board always boosts a pie of the day and a mac and cheese of the day. Without checking it one might miss something truly epic like the jalapeno mac and cheese I had that one time... whoa was it good! The biggest complaint for most people is sure to be service, Pies and Pints rocks the hands off/busy employees with stuff to do vibe. And it is because they are busy, after all everyone is there all the time. So if you are patient they will refill beverages and get you whatever else you need for the meal in a reasonable amount of time... but take the time to slow down and get into the Pies and Pints vibe. It is cool and delicious.
(5)Dennis D.
Fun little English style pub with excellent selection of beer and very good meat pies. Makes me wish I had eaten there for Halloween when I was Mr Todd.
(4)Ken B.
This quirky little restaurant just keeps finding ways to surprise me. I initially came here sceptically. I hadn't had a pot pie in years and hadn't exactly missed them either. A "bar" that specializes in pot pies seemed like a very odd business plan. But they knew exactly what they were doing. The food is simply amazing. As I'm writing this review, there are yelp photos below that are making me crave one of their pies. I'm not sure what secret ingredient they put into them, but they are unbelievable. I prefer the lamb and potato, but the steak and chicken are great as well. But enough about the pies. What about the pints? They've got a great rotating selection and good prices. Outside of the standard bud/miller beers, they pick some great stuff. I've had some obscure pints that were delicious as well as some well known favorites. The beer sommelier picks em good! The only knock on this place is that it can be VERY SLOW at times. I think it's a reflection of poor staffing levels rather than poor staff, as there's only one person in the kitchen, one bartender, and only one or two waitress at times. Come later in the evenings and things are remarkably faster, but if you've got time and want to enjoy some beer while you wait, dinner time will suit you just fine. The place is fun and laid back. They've got tables in the front and bar with a free pool table in the back. I've been here when there's live bluegrass music as well as when someone is running a mix off their ipod and I've been here when its crowded and when there are five customers. It's always fun, always has friendly employees, and always puts a smile on my face. I hesitated to write this review, because I don't want too many people to find this nice little neighborhood bar, but it's too good to keep to myself!
(4)C L.
My whole family got sick eating here. How did this happen? I love the place and hate to give them a bad review but all of us got sick. Maybe it was just a bad dish. We may give it another try after we forget the suffering. Good Beer!!
(3)Mohammed R.
I gave this place 3 stars based largely on quantity, not quality. Quality wise, the "pies" were pretty good, alas they were so small that the restaurant has to offer a "huge" side dish with them in the hope that no one will notice how small they are. Personally I would rather have a decent sized pie for 10$ than a quarter size pie with a super-sized side order.
(3)Thomas D.
I can't confirm the allegations of poor service. In fact, our waiter was very helpful. Although, I could see how it might have turned out bad. My friends and I were in Seattle for the long weekend to visit friends, sight see and go skiing. Well, on Saturday, two of us went up the mountain, while the rest stayed behind. By the time we got back that night, everyone had gone out drinking and we were locked out of the house. So my buddy and I decide to mozy on over to pies and pints. The place was busy. Luckily there was an open booth, albeit right by the door and it had just finished snowing outside. Anyway, our phones were dead and we asked the waiter if anyone behind the counter would let us use their charger. His first response was, "No, sorry." Sucks. However, after I explained to him our circumstance, he was more than helpful. Went behind the bar, asked around and came back with a charger. Fucking sweet. After that, we're talking smooth as silk. Started off with some beer and whisky, ordered our food, and we were cruisin. Did I mention they have a bourbon menu? No? Well, they do. I have to agree that pictures on the menu would have helped, because I didn't have any clue as to what size the pies were going to be. But guess what? I asked the waiter and voila, he told us. Boom. Pies came. I got the beef and mushroom (recommended), vegetable curry (just OK) and the mac and cheese buffalo chicken special (won't order again). My friend got the beef and potato and the reg macncheese and said both were very good. He said the mac and cheese was better than the mac and cheese down at the market. I'm not sure about that. The market mac and cheese was pretty awesome. After eating, we got more booze and sat there boozing and talking till our other friends got home. This place kicks ass.
(4)Max P.
The restaurant had a cool set up. We had a groovy waitress who was nice. Sometimes a little inattentive but it was fine because we were enjoying conversation. Ordered and Glenlivet and a delicious chicken pot pie with a side of mac & cheese. The single malt scotch was delicious and my parents enjoyed their beers. Food came out and pot pie's crust was unbelievable. It was so delicious I ate it when it was boiling hot it was so tasty. Only gripe is the mac & cheese was bigger than the pot pie and the mac could have been a little bit more flavored. Next time I want to try the sweet potato fries! Other than that awesome time. I was stuffed and buzzed which sounds like the perfect Friday night to me.
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