Macleod’s Scottish Pub
Fish & chips restaurant · Ballard
5200 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Highlights
Scottish pub with excellent fish & chips and vast scotch selection
Scottish pub with excellent fish & chips and vast scotch selection
"If you want British-style fish and chips without having to take a ferry to Bainbridge's Proper Fish, check out MacLeod’s in Ballard. Their cod has a beer-battered, pretzel-like crust with an ideal balance of puffiness and crunch, along with fries that are cut so thick that there’s a good chance each order contains the equivalent of multiple potatoes. We’re not complaining." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"Edinburgh native Alan MacLeod opened Macleod’s in 2011, delivering single-malt Scotch and Scottish fare to the heart of Ballard. The fish and chips now headlines the concise menu, which includes a happy hour portion available from 4-6pm. The bright green mushy peas are a highlight." - Nate Hall
"Open until 12am Friday-Saturday Weather-wise, Seattle is already pretty similar to the UK. McLeod’s will take you one step closer to pretending you’re there instead of here. Like any good neighborhood pub, it’s great for a solo meal, and not only do they have great cocktails, but their fish and chips—with a puffy, pretzel-like beer batter and thick-cut french fries—are also excellent." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"When: Daily, 4-6pm The Deal: $10.50 Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, $7 Wells, $8 House Wine, $7.50 Scottish Ale, $7 Lager/IPA/Pale Ale Typically we'll end a night of Ballard bar-hopping with a final Old Fashioned and plate of craggy fish and chips at Macleod's, but it's not a bad way to start your night, too. Especially when said fish and chips only cost $11 during Happy hour." - Aimee Rizzo
"If you’re considering a trip to Scotland, but spent all your money on plaid kilts and DVD copies of Shrek instead of a plane ticket, go to Macleod’s Fish & Chips. The inside feels thoroughly British, right down to the puffy fried fish and perfectly thick fries. That, and the big list of scotch makes for an ideal final stop on your Ballard bar crawl." - Aimee Rizzo
