Located in Seattle, Washington’s iconic Pike Place Market, the Kells Irish Restaurant and Bar operates out of the Butterworth building, which is one of the oldest historic buildings in the area. The pub was founded in 1983 with the goal of offering truly authentic Irish experiences to locals and travelers. They boast a farm-to-table menu, their own local brews, and one of the city’s largest whiskey collections.
The building that Kells Irish Pub resides in was home to Butterworth ; Sons Mortuary in the early 1900’s. This large and well-known mortuary was one of the first in the US, and it served as the only place in the area that offered services related to death. It is a large brick building with 3 floors on one side and 5 on the other. Now registered as a historic site, this building still has some original glass, hardware, and stained mahogany. Being that this building was used for the processing of the dead, there is no wonder that it is well-known to be filled with spirits. All looking to soak up the good times coming from the pub downstairs, there are two regulars that make themselves known. A little girl with red hair, most likely one of the many children that had sadly perished during the 1918 flu pandemic, will play pranks on adults and make toys for children that visit during the day. The second visitor is named Charlie, who is an older man always seen wearing a derby that appears in the Guinness mirror most often while Irish bands play. He seems to be a happy spirit only there to enjoy the positive vibes. They are not the only visitors, but the most known. Throughout the years, others have made themselves heard by sliding glasses off bars, shattering mirrors, and throwing plaster, all in good fun it seems.
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