Madrona Arms is a restaurant in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, in the United States.

Madrona Arms
The restaurant's exterior, 2023
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Restaurant information
Owner(s)Peter Johnson
Street address1138 34th Avenue
CitySeattle
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98122
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′46″N 122°17′21″W / 47.61278°N 122.28917°W / 47.61278; -122.28917
Websitemadronaarms.com

Description and history

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Peter Johnson opened Madrona Arms in 2015, replacing Madrona Eatery and Ale House.[1] The 2,800-square-foot space, described by Curbed as a "family-friendly pub",[2] accommodates approximately 90 people.[3]

Lonely Planet describes the restaurant as "a newish neighborhood pub in Madrona fashioned in the old British tradition with obvious nods to Seattle (local draft ales). It's run by an Irishman so there's Guinness on tap and some old-country food standards, including bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie."[4] The restaurant also serves corned beef hash and frittatas.[5]

Upon opening, some local residents thought a couple of decorative signs were sexist.[6] The signs were removed immediately.[7] The restaurant hosted an election night party in 2019.[8]

Reception

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Bradley Foster included Madrona Arms in Thrillist's 2017 list of Seattle's best Irish pubs, writing, "this fireplace-equipped establishment is a solid everyday hang, thanks to a laid-back atmosphere and a menu featuring Irish nachos (made w/ tater tots), a whiskey crab soup, and classics like shepherd's pie and bangers & mash".[9]

References

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  1. ^ Holden, Ronald (2015-08-28). "Crushed, armed, pickled". Madison Park Times. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  2. ^ Lloyd, Sarah Anne (2017-12-11). "Curbed Cup 1st round: (1) Columbia City vs. (16) Madrona". Curbed Seattle. Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. ^ Holden, Ronald (2015-08-19). "Madrona Arms to Open At the End of September". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  4. ^ "Madrona Arms | Seattle, USA Nightlife". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  5. ^ Joel, Connelly (2020-06-11). "Quiet pleasures: Going back to a Seattle neighborhood restaurant that knows you". seattlepi.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  6. ^ Holden, Ronald (2015-11-27). "'Frat boys' in Madrona; Les garcons in Madison Valley". Madison Park Times. Archived from the original on 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  7. ^ Robinson, Kathryn (2015-11-16). "Neighbors Protest Sexist Signs in Madrona Arms Pub | Seattle Restaurants". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  8. ^ "District 3's Primary Election Night parties, from 12th Ave to Madrona". CHS Capitol Hill Seattle. 2019-08-06. Archived from the original on 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  9. ^ Roster, Bradley (2017-03-16). "Seattle's Best Irish Pubs". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2017-01-08. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
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