The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub

Loved the vibes here ! Very old school dive vibes, but nice and clean and cozy. We got the crab cakes, porkbelly sliders & Philly cheese steak fries. Everything was good, the fries could have had a more solid crisp & the crab cakes could have used some sort of dipping sauce. All & all the dishes were good and I would come back. Also, got the Benny Blanco & loved it!!

This place is absolutely fantastic!! From the food to the service you will not be disappointed!! The food is INCREDIBLE and very wallet friendly. It's the perfect hole in the wall date night or out with the friends! The atmosphere is so welcoming! The staff are so nice and the service was fast. :) consider me a regular!

I just love this place, I always get the Short Rib, it’s outstanding. Tonight I also tried the Caesar’s Wrap & Chicken Santa Fe Soup. All excellent. The drinks are really good and so is the beer. The service is amazing and friendly. Just a great vibe all around. I will keep coming back!

We ordered the Philly Cheese Steak Fries, Irish Chicken Soup, Parmesean Broccoli, and Mac & Cheese. EVERY SINGLE ITEM tasted fantastic!! And to top it all off, the prices were extremely reasonable, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the atmosphere was cozy, and the food hit just the right spot. Stop reading this review and come eat here, you won't regret it!

I want to give a huge shoutout to Wes, one of the managers at The Kettle Black Pub. Wes did an outstanding job and went above and beyond to help me out. I was having trouble getting my receipt from a previous night despite multiple attempts, and Wes stepped in and handled it with professionalism, patience, and genuine care. He took the time to track everything down and made sure the issue was fully resolved, which I really appreciated. It’s clear that Wes takes pride in his work and cares about providing great customer service. Thanks to him, what could have been a frustrating experience turned into a positive one. Excellent service and a great example of how a manager should operate—thanks again, Wes!

Highly recommend. It wasn’t too busy during a weeknight so service was good. The fish & chips were probably the best I’ve ever had but the pretzel (with cheese & homemade mustard) is my top recommendation here.

Went here for dessert and drinks. Its a timy little pub. The service was good. The drinks were good. The dessert was great. The atmosphere was just a little off the night we went cant put our finger on it. The people were weird the lady next to us kept putting her legs up on the bench and scratching herself next to us it was just eewww. Lol im sure other times it has to be a lot better!

The Fish and Chips were amazing, the waiters were very friendly, and the interior was very clean! Highly recommend.

A quaint, cozy pub that wasn't too crazy on a Saturday afternoon (nights may be different). The draft beers were cold, and the noise volume low, which was nice. The biggest takeaway form this place: the food. Fish and chips and the pork Mac and cheese.... Absolutely 10/10 fantastic. I was not expecting to have the best Mac and cheese I've ever had at a pub, but this is seriously next level. The cut of cod was huge and tartar sauce was perfect. I will fight the horrible Phoenix traffic and parking to go here again, no doubt in my mind. Looking forward to trying new items (if I can convince myself to not get the Mac and cheese again)

1st Street Burger (3/5): Decent burger but nothing about it really stood out. Mine also came without the onion ring... Fries were just fine. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Madeline was our server on a busy Saturday night. She was friendly and patient. We lucked out with nearby street parking and were seated right away. My husband was eager to try a new IPA, but they were out. Another was suggested, but it wasn't good. I stuck with water -- which was great! It took a while to get silverware after our entrees arrived, which was a bit annoying, but dinner itself was good. I ordered the pork belly sliders, and my husband had the Reuben with fries (to share) and a side salad. I love that they offer Thousand Island - so many places don't! My meal was good, his was excellent. Portions were generous, though the fries were undercooked and a little flimsy - good flavor, though. Dinner came to about $60 after tip. Nice to try something different, but overall, not quite worth the effort.

Sad and disappointing visit! The place has gone so downhill! Unfriendly service! No one came to take our order! So we left! Not to mention it is so dirty! Not going to visit any more!

We had a big group, it was for a conference nearby and despite our large group we were given good food and nice service. I do think the server was a bit pressured as our group was so big but they were able to accommodate us. We had to wait some time for our food but I would say the food options were good and with lots of pub variety.

Awesome pub!!! If you are going to the game I recommend going to this place beforehand, the food was delicious. We walked right in no wait and grabbed a couple of seats at the bar. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff were extremely nice and helpful as soon as we sat down. It's a traditional club so very laid back atmosphere. We tried the Pork Belly Sliders which were a 10/10 absolutely incredible and we also had the Philly cheesesteak fries also a 10/10. The portions were large and me and my husband did split both. The bartenders made me a delicious espresso martini which was amazing. We will be back!

Decent Irish pub, OK beer selection, the buffalo chicken fries were quite good with a nice spicy buffalo sauce and chunks of blue cheese and a good amount of chicken chunks.

Hated that I was short on change because this pub was fantastic! I came in for a Philly cheesesteak fries on a night where it seemed that everyone knew about happy hour! I ordered a Guinness tap and was serviced immediately. The vibe and ambiance screamed laid back with friendly customer service. The food came out swiftly and it was honestly the best meal I've had in a long time. I definitely recommend this place! 10/10 !

The best fish and chips in town are at the Kettle Black, hands down! The evening I walked into the Kettle Black was an evening where the pub bustled with activity. Lively chatter filled the room. Families enjoyed their meals along one wall of the pub, while the bartenders worked their way up and down the length of the bar, serving food and drinks to bar patrons. The place was packed, and spirits were high. Once I had seated myself at the bar, I looked over the menu. The Kettle Black offered a good selection of pub food, and I'd come here for dinner after hearing good things about this place through word of mouth. As bar staff started me off with a glass of water, I ordered the fish and chips and the Bavarian pretzel. My food soon arrived piping hot, and I took a bite of the fish first. My first bite was one of surprise! It's not often that I've had fish and chips seasoned with cracked black pepper, and the black pepper really highlighted the dish for me. The fried fish had satisfying crunch and left lingering notes of salt and pepper on my tongue. The tartar sauce was smooth and bright with pickled zing. I enjoyed the comforting salted starchiness of the fries, and the tartness of the freshly cut coleslaw rounded out the dish nicely. The Bavarian pretzel was another winner. Luxurious and buttery, sprinkled with salt, this pretzel was a pleaser. Whether I paired each bite of pretzel with smooth, soft cheese or sharp, tangy mustard, every mouthful was delicious. Although the dinner rush was in full swing, the bartenders still checked on me during my meal. I really appreciated the attentiveness, and I felt very much at home. My time at the Kettle Black impressed me, and I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm in town.

Grubhub Delivery Review: The food was made promptly and it was delivered earlier than anticipated- which was great! I opted for the Pork Belly Sliders (because it seemed like one of the more popular item per Yelp) and the Citrus Chicken Salad. The pork belly sliders were good (slightly fatty) and I wish there was a little bit more cabbage slaw or freshness to combat the fattiness of the protein- the brioche bun was toasted beautifully. The salad looked amazing but unfortunately, it tasted slightly off and I found a hair in it so I tossed it. Grubhub did say they'll offer a credit.

This pub is a Man City Supporter pub if you are a fan or watch the English Premier League in general. I was waiting for a concert that had the line wrapped around to by this location, so figured it was a sign I needed a pint as the line hadn't moved for a bit. Love that they had strongbow and throughly enjoyed while waiting for the concert line to get moving when doors opened. Great pub atmosphere and I'd return if in the area to try the food, even though I'm a Tottenham fan.

Unfortunate that you can sit down (which they have a sign asking you to do) for 20 mins and have multiple servers pass you working the same area and not say a word or even just give you a menu. But then watch a group of 4 white women come in 10 mins after you and get waters and able to put in food. I could understand if the place was packed wall to wall that's understandable that it can be hectic. But a small crowd and not even a menu passed to me is ridiculous.

Love this spot! It has the look and feel of an Irish Pub in Dublin's Temple Bar district! Stopped by here with some friends celebrating a bday and loved this spot. The service was great! And they have non-alcoholic Guinness which is hard to come by. On a scale of 1 - 10, I'd hit it again and again, just for the Dublin vibes!

Recommend: Not really. Why? because what they excel at is spirits - I suppose. For food, skip it. It just takes too long. Off the top, this is an incredibly and beautifully designed 'pub', very reminiscent of Europe's pub designs and most noticeably, the dark, rich wooded, built-ins from the bar to the bench seating and surrounding design ambiance is VERY well done for a European decor! We were there on Saturday evening, not more than 50% full and to get a service attendant took around 5-7 minutes and when asked for the on tap beverages, the attendant pointed his pen to a chalked out board about 15 feet away... Couldn't read them so we skipped the spirits... Food was unexpectedly thin on choices, however, extremely overpriced to be honest. We ordered a pretzel, fish and chips and wings. We received those 3 items - 35 minutes later. Wow. 35 minutes later... I hate to say that but even for a pub, for fish and (heavily breaded) chips, a pretzel and wings, SHOULDN'T COST $65.00, especially with no alcoholic drinks... Is this 'Phoenix 2025??' likely, but at the price restaurants are gouging out customers like this, it's a negative trend, sadly, and one I'm not appreciative of. Prices are at an all time high and it's unwelcoming and these are LOCAL products too! But, the most unfortunate thing during our stay was that a party member lost their debit card - in the restaurant and we left, never being able to locate it from when the bill was paid. We even called the next day, and it still wasn't found. This happens, cards can be replaced but it was an icing to the cake if you will... Summary: KUDOS to the interior design, but food pricing, lack of seeing a beverage menu, scant eating choices and lethargic service; It's not on my recommended list unfortunately. The Waiting Attendant was polite, and we left a gracious tip; but if you would prefer a European themed pub; I'd recommend elsewhere.

Stopped in before a Suns game. Our friends suggested the place so we met them there. It' was at 90% capacity which should be the norm on game nights. The crowd was loud as it appeared were geared up for fun. The service was blah! We ordered and waited. After 30 minutes in our friends started explaining that they never waited this long for an order. Another 15 minutes went by and finally was served. I ordered gyro- fries, simply fries with lamb meat on them. Nothing at the table was complicated. There was no follow up. We finished and I waved down our server and asked for the check. I wouldn't try it again.

Oh my gosh. When I tell you I created a Yelp account to make this review I did. This place is absolutely AMAZING. The good food, the service, the atmosphere. This is the perfect pub. The food is perfectly seasoned and flavorful! I got their salmon and omg it's such a good blend of flavors! The manager and server noticed it was slightly undercooked and I wasn't even going to say anything because it tasted amazing but they were so kind and got me a new one and it was absolutely perfect. They are so on top of it and handled everything so well. This is me and my boyfriend signature date night spot!!

We went to lunch at the Ke ttle Black and it was awesome! Special thanks to Daquan for amazing service and helping us out on a busy lunch day! I had the bacon and beet salad with chicken and it was delicious! All the salads and burgers looked especially appealing! The cool and welcoming interior was very enjoyable on this 110 degrees day! We had a great time!!! I highly recommend the kettle black for lunch or dinner!

We came by from out of town for an early lunch. I'm on vacation, so felt justified trying a flight. About 2 beers on draft were out, but the 4 i selected were very good. My husband and I split a pretzel, which was deliciously scalding hot with a side of very potent Dijon mustard and white cheese sauce. I ordered a full glass of the hazy Spellbinder and was not disappointed. Hubby got the pork belly mac'n cheese, which I had a few bites of. It was pretty good, the cheese had a subtle sweetness from the pork. We sat outside, which I know staff hated, and ended up swapping an outside table to an outside bar stool in the shade. Food was great. Staff was a little slow on things like refilling hubby's iced tea.

Came here for lunch with a friend. Food and service were great! Not a huge crowd which was nice. The parking sucks, but that is to be said about locations around here.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but it's in downtown Phoenix. Since hubby & I were both off work today, we took the opportunity. We had dinner here tonight. We left earlier than usual for dinner since it's 40 minutes away for us. There is only street parking, but we were able to find a spot not too far away. We did have to feed the meter though. The place is smaller than I thought it would be. It looks like an Irish pub. The lights are low. The booths have tall backs, and provide good privacy. We arrived at 4:48. It was seat yourself. We found a booth easily. It took a little while for our server to come over. She said she would bring us waters & took our drink order. We ordered a beer & Titos & cranberry juice. There were several things we wanted to try. We ordered the pretzel & crab cakes. I had them put the wasabi Mayo & red peppers on the side since I don't like them. The pretzel was really good. It was soft. The cheese was excellent! I could have eaten it with a spoon it was so good. The crab cakes were good. They weren't filled with filler. They are a little small for the price In my opinion. Hubby ordered the Ruben sandwich and fries. I ordered the fish sliders and fries. Fries are not included even with the sandwiches. Hubby liked the Ruben. He said it was good, but could have had more sauerkraut & dressing. They were not skimpy on the meat. The fish sliders were good. They do not come with cheese. I had seen the pictures in the reviews & thought they came with cheese. I asked for regular tauter sauce because I don't like spicy. Our server forgot the malt vinegar, but I just did without it. We also had to ask for water refills twice before she remembered. In her defense there was only 2 servers. They need another because she was doing the best she could with all the tables she had. All in all, we liked it. I'm not sure how often we will return since it takes us 40 minutes to get there, but it's not off the table. I would like to try their Mac n cheese.

Stopped here prior to a concert at Symphony Hall. The table orders included: Bavarian pretzel - large and delicious. The beer cheese isn't my favorite The grilled chicken salad was very good. Fish and chips delicious Kids ordered the chicken sandwich but the chicken was too tough to even eat.

Stopped in here for lunch on a weekday with a coworker... There were 2 servers working the dining room and service was very slow... seemed like it took forever for us to be greeted and then each step of the way it took a long time for food, etc. The items we ordered were really good though. Their pretzel is soft and tasty. Their chicken club sandwich was great and the cole slaw that came with it was nice too. The venue resembles a dive, all the way to the restrooms. Overall, it was ok... not that special.

4.4/5: I ordered the fish n chips, muscles, pretzels and the crab cakes. The fish n chips were absolutely amazing. Top best I have ever had. Seasoned and lightly battered. The muscles and pretzels were great as well. Crab cakes were my least least favorite. Way too dense and too fishy. Service was not quite on the spot. Could have been because they were quite busy. Overall, great establishment and good food.

A friendly Irish pub nestled in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, just a short walk from the Orpheum theater. Great happy hour drinks and welcoming staff. Parking is a bit hard to come by, and some meters only let you stay for 15 minutes.

I felt the food was average and the service was basic. Nothing special to bring me back...

First and foremost we came with our littles on Saturday which I'm sure annoyed the hell out of the staff we moved 3 times to accommodate our little one. Finally ate outside, the staff were so supportive, the food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere is a fantastic. I haven't been in 2 years and was so excited to try the bread pudding again it's so fire!

A large part of the rationale for going to The Kettle Black was the name. What's not to love? So, I'm hooked from the beginning. And when you go to pull open their red door it feels like a bonafide English pub complete with Manchester FC endorsements and the mood lighting to boot. It was pretty busy being Friday night, but we were sat immediately and the service was attentive. We ordered the sweet chile glazed green beans, steak frites, pork belly mac and cheese, a draft Six Byrd cider, and a canned Wyder's cider. A theme I noticed with the green beans and mac and cheese was it being oddly sweet. I was hoping the green beans would err on the chile side instead of the sweet side. And while I did see that the pork belly on the mac and cheese was honey sriracha, it became overbearing when it infiltrated the cheese sauce. All around, some pretty decadent food nonetheless.

This was a pretty fun spot to pop in for a drink. The Kettle Black has a good selection of beers on tap and classic cocktails too. We found the end of a long table to sit at. It also seemed that the restaurant/bar had low and high tables as well as its bar seating. It seems like you can find a table that's right for you here. The service was pretty responsive and helpful. We got our drinks pretty soon after ordering and our bill shortly after asking for it. We would come back here!

So the concept, the flavor, the presentation are all really good just whoever was the cook tonight (8/26/24) overcooked all the protein which left it tough and dry. Our server was great and the ambience was fun. I'll give this place another try, possibly on the weekend to see if the food is better.

This place is so great! The staff is very attentive, the atmosphere is really cool, and the food is awesome! Some in our group got the fish n chips both times we ate here because it was so good. I had the steak salad the first time... it was perfect! I had the beef short ribs tonight and they were outstanding! The Irish cider is great as well. Definitely will be coming back when I'm in the area

AWESOME BURGER The owner Jimmy working behind the bar which is awesome to see ,great guy and quick with a joke . Will definetly be back

Went for lunch with a friend. Service at the bar was pleasant but food took a minute. It was definitely delicious when it came out though. My burger was gigantic and very good! Would def go back for a drink and dinner.

Stopped in for dessert and drinks at this tiny little pub. Service was good, drinks were solid, and the dessert was excellent. The atmosphere felt a bit off the night we went mainly because of some odd behavior from other guests definitely a little eww moment. I'm sure it's usually much better, and I'd give it another try.

Service, food, ambiance all AMAZING! I felt Like I was out of the country somewhere having the best fish and chips and cider. The pretzel was THE BEST PRETZEL IVE EVER HAD

The food (Ruben sandwich... uhm, yeah... Irish pub) was great and the service was quick. A nice selection of beer on tap. All in a relaxed atmosphere. What's not to love about the place? I was in Phoenix on business and popped in. Like an amateur, I forgot my receipt and needed it for an expense report. Called back the next week and they sent it to me right away. Great people and great service!

Solid pub fare and plenty of screens for sports, but nothing stands out. The atmosphere is typical for a sports bar, and service was okay but not memorable. Good for a casual game watch, but not a destination spot.

I loved the atmosphere and the small setting. Great service. I went with my husband and daughter before returning to the November Nights festival. It's a seat yourself type of place but the servers are very attentive. I ordered their steak Salad, my daughter got the Guinness braised beef short ribs and my hubby ordered the Bavarian pretzel, blt sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. I liked my salad the steak was cooked to a perfect medium well the veggies were delicious, my husband liked his pretzel and loved the Mac and cheese. My daughter did not like her short ribs. The best part of her meal were the Brussels sprouts, they were so delicious but the spaghetti squash did not have flavor. I will definitely come back for some drinks and their Brussel sprouts. Check them out!

Great Food The food here was amazing! I ordered the pretzel which was crunchy on the outside while staying so soft on the inside. I love the cheese dip. I also had the fish and chips. Everything was great! It had a large portion too. The only thing I can say negative was the staff, while friendly, took a while to take our order. Once the order was in, the food did come quick. We are planning to visit the restaurant again before we leave.

Every experience I have had here has been AMAZING. And we have only had drinks here. The John Denver and the Benny drinks are beyond the best. The bartenders there are incredible. Very friendly and great atmosphere. We will for sure be back.

One of the worst and most disappointing dining experiences I have had in awhile. My friend and I arrived at 11:30. The place was practically empty. We decided to sit at the bar to ensure we were not forgotten about. I guess we could've sat anywhere... Because we were forgotten about... The bartender would keep disappearing. I had a flag down the server, so we could get our order in. I definitely wouldn't sit at the bar again, if he was on bar duty. I wasn't really that impressed. My friend ordered the fish sliders. She really enjoyed them. My food was cold and not very appetizing. I definitely would not go back.

Excellent Place to hang out with a friend The barkeep is super nice even let me charge my dead scooter

Great experience! Food: Everyone LOVED their food and it was very reasonably priced. I got the 1st street burger (SO good). Other members of my party got the pretzel (AMAZING), the Reuben (INCREDIBLE). I highly recommend the pretzel for the table!! Ambience and Service: Had a little bit of a wait (the space is small and we didn't have a reservation so we didn't mind) but we were able to sit at the bar and order drinks. Friendly and quick service. My ONLY piece of feedback is our waitress was not familiar with the drink menu so there was confusion when ordering our drinks at the table. Not a big deal, she might've been new! Will definitely be back!!

Stopped for happy hour. The cheese steak fries and pretzel with cheese & mustard were fantastic. Will definitely be back.

Stopped by The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub for happy hour, and it was such a great find! This cozy little pub has a relaxed, welcoming vibe, a cool stamped tin ceiling, and a buzz of lively conversation that makes it feel warm and inviting. The staff was super helpful and made the experience even better. We started with house margaritas (a bit of a panic order)--unfortunately, they were too heavy on the sour for our taste. We quickly switched to beer and wine, which were much better choices. As for the food, the soft pretzel was hands down one of the best I've ever had. Topped with garlic butter (with actual chunks of garlic!) and served with a delicious cheese sauce and mustard, it was absolutely amazing. We also had the Philly steak fries from the happy hour menu, which were tasty and satisfying. Overall, a great little happy hour spot. Would definitely come back--especially for that damn pretzel!

The only complaint we had was the beer could be colder, but overall this is a great place to hang out, drink beer, great food, and number one service sitting at the bar. Will have to try this place again when in PHX. Right near the Chase Stadium with close parking. It would have gotten 5 if the bathrooms were a little cleaner, but it is a bar and sometimes it needs a little attention such as emptying the trash in there for paper towels and a little paint goes a long ways. Overall, we will be back again to hopefully give it a 5 star review. Enjoyed our time here. Bartenders are number one!!

Definitely not an enjoyable meal. Most of the beers that were on their menu were no longer available. The food was bland, dover cooked, or dried out and was mediocre at best. One member of our party had their order come out incorrect, the rest of us pretty much finished their meals before the corrected order arrived. Our waitress never even bothered to check on the rest of us. We didn't even ask for the check as we knew it would have taken forever to get. Don't think we will ever go back here.

My friend brought me here along with my other 2 girlfriends, the place was live & poppin. A Huge conference was happening downtown and so this place was packed but we were seated immediately. Our waiter Zach was phenomenal, he was so lively and cool, super chill and just had such a good vibe. This place is a pub so it had your typical dimmed lights, tables & booths, a nice bar with a variety of drinks and pretty good space. I had the kettle wings, I chose the Sweet Chile and well, presentation wise, they looked great and big too, very meaty which was appetizing. Unfortunately the sauce wasn't spicy at all, most sweet chilly sauces I've tried in the past have a small kick to it, but this one was simply sweet. Im the kinda girl that likes her wings saucy, the more drip, the better, and these felt short, the sauce was simply on the top, so underneath the rest of the wings, the sauce barely infiltrated. The wings themselves (without the sauce) didn't have much flavor and were not crispy at all, they were soft, I prefer a little crunch here and there. It came with a few pieces of celery and some ranch on the side. The ranch was too watery and also not very tasty. I ate most of my wings cuz ya girl was starving, but these were def not my fav wings and probably wouldn't get them again. I would def come back to this place because The ambiance is nice, a place to hang after work or simply have a chill evening. To me, it was all in the interaction with the waiter with his very contagious energy. The burgers my friends ordered, looked promising so I would try that next. The prices seem fair and I'd give them another change and try a diff plate this time.

I enjoyed this place and had a delicious meal, the portions were pretty big so we split the braised beef short ribs meal. I opted to add a side of Mac and cheese and it was so yummy. The beef was tender and flavorful. Even the veggies were tasty. Service was speedy and friendly which was nice since we were attending a show at nearby Herberger Theater. Ambience is an English style pub with the Rugby World Cup playing on TV. Plenty of beers on tap and loads of whiskeys. The only dislike I had was the first round of cocktails we had. They were weak tasting and not that great of flavors. Not bad, just not that good. I would recommend getting a beer, glass of wine, or a pour of whiskey given the extensive list. We did get a Bulleit Rye old fashioned which was good.

Great service and drinks! The Southwest Chicken wrap was tasty, too! Great spot to hang out and cool off!