mick kelly’s irish pub Section
“Two Buck Chuck” Will Play Your Silliest Requests At Mick Kelly’s Thurs. July 30th
B-Town Blog Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub will be hosting an unusual and fun two-man band called “Two Buck Chuck” from 8pm – 11pm on the last Thursday of every month beginning... [Read more]
Burien’s Mick Kelly’s Throttling Up Their Irish Empire
by Janet Grella Ever wonder why Burien-ites are not seeing as much of Mick and Adrian at their local Burien eatery, Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub and Restaurant (a BTB Advertiser)? To find out, I spent... [Read more]
Highline High School Grad Brings Band “Boomerang Summer” To Burien After Freak Surfing Accident
Highline High School grad Trevor Rasmussen’s band, Boomerang Summer, is holding a CD release party for their debut EP “Breathe” at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (BTB Advertiser) on Thursday,... [Read more]
$12k “Cove To Clover” Check Given To Highline Food Bank

Photo and Story by Scott Schaefer
On Sunday afternoon (4/19) an oversized check for $12,000 was presented to (from left), Mike Werle, Executive Director of the Highline Area Food Bank, along with Normandy Park Mayor Shawn McEvoy, from Mick Purdy, co-owner of Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub, and John Nelson, Organizer of the event.
Despite requests from passersby, there was no evidence of an oversized deposit slip, nor any visible signs of Ed McMahon.
It was all part of a celebration that was held at BTB Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub Sunday for volunteers who helped make March 15th’s first-ever “Cove to Clover” 5k run such a huge success. Free food and beverages were provided by the popular Irish Pub, which is quickly becoming the de facto fundraising headquarters of Burien (Mick’s holds at least one major fundraiser per quarter)…
PHOTOS: “Cove To Clover” Race Raises $12K For Food Bank
Despite a day which started with snow in some places and a dreadful downpour just about everywhere else, around 300 runners participated in the first-ever “Cove to Clover” 5K Race Sunday morning, which started near the Normandy Park Community Club and ended at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (BTB Advertiser) in Burien.
Here are some photos from race day:
According to Mick Purdy, co-owner of Mick Kelly’s, $12,000 was raised for the Highline Area Food Bank…
(2009) “Cove To Clover” Race Is Sunday; Some Important Notes

The first-ever “Cove to Clover” 5K Run (despite the sign, and us earlier, calling it “Clove to Clover”), a benefit for the Highline Area Food Bank, will take place this Sunday morning, March 15th, starting at the Normandy Park Beach Cove and ending at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in downtown Burien, and here are some important notes…
Print This Online Coupon And Save $$ At Mick Kelly’s!
The good peeps at BTB Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub are offering up some fine savings on their tasty food, and we’re proud to offer up the following coupon which you can print and use to... [Read more]
Mick Kelly’s “For Kids Fundraiser” Is Wed. Feb. 25th
BTB Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien is helping children with special needs by hosting their first annual “Mick Kelly’s For Kids Fundraiser†benefiting the Children’s... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub!
A couple of years ago two Irish cousins rolled into Burien to open Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. Within just two short years, Mick Purdy and Adrian Kelly were awarded Business Leader... [Read more]
(2009) “Cove To Clover” 5K Run For Highline Food Bank WAS Mar. 15
[NOTE: This posting is for the 2009 Cove to Clover race; for the most recent info on the 2010 race, click here] NOTE: Results of Sunday’s “Cove to Clover” race, as well as photos, are... [Read more]
Susan B. Komen Fundraiser Bikini Car Wash July 27th
Our generous friends at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub are holding a couple of fundraisers for the Susan B. Komen Foundation, including a Bikini Car Wash and Car Show in Renton on Sunday July 27th: According... [Read more]
Plug Into “The Plugs” Tonight At Mick Kelly’s
[DISCLAIMER: One of our old friends is in this band, a silver-haired gent who goes by the name of "Ed." We use to see them play in the 80s, so this should be a fun night...especially since there's NO COVER!] WHAT:... [Read more]







