Fish and chips are great! Top them off with a black velvet, aka snakebite! Great service!

Friendly staff in both the bar area and restaurant section. The place is essentially split into two areas. There's a couple of TVs showing a game or two, and staff are open to switching to find whichever game you want. We stopped in for brunch, which had plenty of options and all we tried were good and decent value. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of Guinness taps, and this is the perfect spot to get a quality pint of Guinness poured perfectly. read more

DC has a few Irish places to my surprise. Decided to come here for brunch with friends and celebrate St. Patrick's Day early. I honestly felt underwhelmed with the food and service that our party experienced. I ordered a Shepherd's Pie because I was craving it. Although the dish itself tasted fine, I probably would not pay $27 for it though. I also tried the other dishes like fish and chips, and it was not anything to rave about. The service was busy for a weekend brunch. Indoors was definitely packed, and it made it kind of hard to navigate throughout the restaurant. Overall I probably would not come back, but good to know this place exists in DC read more

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The best Irish restaurant for food and live music in DC. My husband and I have been here a few times and the classic Irish food is always great. My husband always orders a bacon cheeseburger which is thick, juicy, perfectly cooked and comes with hot steak fries. The fish and chips is also delicious and thick pieces of cod. The boiled dinner was good. I would ask for the sauce on the side next time. The meat was tender and boiled vegetables were simple classic taste. A Guinness and local drafts are a must. The guitarist is wonderful and plays all the classic Irish hits. The service is great! We even came on the Saturday before St Patrick's day with a reservation and the team was great even tho the bar was packed. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in here for Magner's and ended up having a warm up of potato soup. Just a quick stop before the rain started in DC. Sat on the porch good service from the nice Irish man with the beard. Cheers! read more

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I don't understand why any first responders would support this place especially during Police Week where thousands of Officers come to support this place. While I was dining on the outside patio. I just watched the front security guy reject several Officers who didn't fit their criteria to enter and told them "45 mins for a table" but then a "certain" type of demographic right behind them were seated right away. No reservations! Police Week brings thousands of Officers to come honor our fallen and this place had made thousands upon thousands of dollars off of first responders every year but REJECTED Officers who came to pay respect to our fallen not knowing they might have lost a fellow brother or sister. I'm DONE SUPPORT THIS PLACE AND NO FIRST RESPONDER EITHER! The food even that good! What a slap in the face. read more

We stopped here on our final day of the DC visit and pleased with our choice for comfort food, relaxed atmosphere, terrific service, great music and overall ambience. I thoroughly enjoyed my beer (Guinness and Harp) and we were each thrilled with our food orders. I typically avoid eating fries, but have to say that I'm glad I followed through this time. The fries were perfect -- crispy crunchy exterior and fluffy melty interior. Lots to look at as you sit and take it all in. Staff and patrons lend a lot of character to the environment and we enjoyed the entire experience. read more

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Authentic Irish Pub that you should check out. Not very busy on a late September afternoon. Seating indoors and out - they had big windows open bringing the outdoor feeling inside. Had the potato soup (creamy with a hint of cheese) and crispy Brussels sprouts (perfection with an amazing dipping sauce). Too much food for one person to eat. Service was good, and everything looked clean. Would love to come back. read more

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This was a fun place to grab a beer while in DC Was happy to check it out. Place was packed, but they were very quick to get us a beer. read more

Stoped here for a bite before our ride home to New York. Great sandwich and lovely staff. The bar looks like it has some stories to tell. Stop in and grab a bite with a pint. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Chicken sandwich was big. - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Was here many many times and have always enjoyed it. Great location near Union Station. Slightly odd layout, but wonderful atmosphere. Your traditional Irish-American pub with good food. Oddly, on our recent visit, the Shepherd's Pie had a miniscule amount of beef, if any! It was probably beef gravy passing as meat. Not enjoyable, sadly. The corned beef sandwich was very good. Also, the tiniest Irish Coffee we've ever had. Unbelievably small. And way overpriced at $12!! This is one place one shouldn't skimp. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - small-sized Irish Coffee next to water glass for comparison.... - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I visited this restaurant during police week this year. Our party had about 10 people and we were told it would be a 1.5 hour wait. This was the wait time, no matter if we split our group up or kept it as a party of 10. You provide a phone number, and they will text you when the table is ready. We went next door to Kelly's Irish Pub while waiting. It was right at 1.5 hours when we got the text that our table was ready. We sat in the front of the restaurant. The restaurant seemed clean and orderly even though there were lots of people. There is a bar inside the restaurant that drew a lot of a standing crowd. I ordered shepherds pie. I thought it was delicious. The potatos had a nice char on the top of them, and it was a good portion of food. Service was pretty good with getting drinks refills. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - SHEPHERDS PIE - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm reviewing the bar part, the only food we had were some chicken tenders and pretzel bites. Those were both delicious though! It was a little hard to find a place to stand on a Saturday night but it sort of cleared out a little and then we had a great time. Great pint of Guinness, probably top 3 I've had. They also had Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale, which I've never seen at another Irish pub, and it was excellent. Big foamy head, sort of tasted like a lighter version of Guinness. They also had a good selection of Irish whisky, and a cocktail list for people who aren't big beer fans. read more

First time ever in DC, so I had to go check out the pubs! Got a few drinks and tried out the fish and chips. It's a super lively spot and the food is decent and priced accordingly. I'd be back here when I return. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was looking for a place to burn a little time before catching the train and stumbled upon this pub. It was very popular and busy. Since it was just me I asked the hostess for a bar seat. They have two bars and both were super crowded. But before she could tell me about the bars an employee rudely interrupted to have her do something for him. I guess his need trumped helping out a new patron. That frustration aside she explained the bars and I fortunately found the only free seat. The bartenders were very friendly and that helped my mood. While I am not a country music fan, I do appreciate good music and the live singer musician was excellent. That helped my mood even more. I ordered a draft beer (and was surprised later to see one standard glass was $9 - but I guess that's big city pricing). I also ordered some chicken strips. The chicken was moist and tasted very good and real - not processed like some chicken strips that get served at places. They provided honey mustard and aioli dipping sauces. They were solid but could have been a tad more flavorful. Truthfully, the chicken was so good it didn't need it. While the initial impression was a bit sour because of the one employee, the rest of the experience was a-ok and overall the visit was well worth it. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Chicken strips - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for lunch a week ago. Service and beef on wreck were great. Only downside was no bourbon...

I have a long history with the Dubliner (long back to my staffer days in 2009)... while this visit did not end with me dancing on a bar or table, it did deliver on a solid cocktail (Pirate Queen!) that somehow brought together chocolate, banana, and whiskey into a refreshing and strong concoction... and had I drank another one, I would have been saying "arghhhh" like the Pirate Queen herself... and possibly ordering someone to walk the plank. It's good I stopped at 2 since my fellow diners included my boss... The two standout dishes for our break from walking the Hill were the salmon pastrami and the fish and chips. Both were excellent! read more

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Went in to get a bite to eat at ll10:45 PM. The bartender was chatting with a friend at the end of the bar. I had to grab her attention and asked for a menu. I sat there for about 15 minutes while she just chat with her friend at the bar. Two gentlemen walked in and she stopped her conversation to greet them and take their order. She pretty much ignored me. I decided to get up and go somewhere else to eat. read more

Well, make sure you have a reservation for any date near St. Patrick's! We did and it went great but others faced a one plus hour wait for walking in the Saturday before the holiday! We had an excellent experience for a group of 10. Good service and everyone liked the food. Even the cocktails were great! The cocktail menu was only found online not handed to us, so check it out if you like cocktails. Chicken pot pie was awesome!!!! read more

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When I went to this place, it was obviously packed because it was st patty's day. My friends and I came for brunch, where it was expectedly loud but service was wonderful. They even had live music towards the end of our visit. I got the fish and chips, which was great and came super quickly. My friends got the Rueben sandwich, beef stew, cream of potato soup and burgers. They were mixed reviews on the other food but mostly, everyone liked their items. read more

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There's no better place to hang out for a drink in our Nation's Capitol than The Dubliner. Before we get to the food and the atmosphere their Whiskey List deserves a special shout out. Divided up by Irish Whiskey style/category the list is like mini lesson in Irish Whiskey history. And do they have a great selection? YES Blended, Single Malt, Single Grain, and Single Pot Still - they have it all, and in a beautifully bound list. The Guinness is a very good pint here - 4/5 - with some grip of the head to the glass as it slides down the glass. I had Shepherds Pie for dinner and it was nicely charred on top with a well balanced gravy from first bite to last. Get in here! Sláinte read more

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My colleagues tried to talk us out of eating here. And my colleagues who came with me to dinner didn't really enjoy their food. But despite that, I still gave 4 stars because I absolutely loved my catfish and fries. It was phenomenal. The restaurant had a slightly unpleasant smell and seemed a bit dingy but I still loved my dinner. read more

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Went here for dinner with my kiddos and RBI's was delicious. I had the salmon heather and it was amazing. The drinks were good. Kids had burger and chicken tenders with veggies and all was delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

We had just gotten into town, checked in the connected hotel, and headed straight to grab some lunch. We picked the right spot! Amazing service, very lively and a cool vibe. Amazing collection of whiskeys and drafts. The menu is traditional Irish food which was so great to see! It was hard to narrow down what I wanted to eat when you see so many good options. I got the corned beef sandwich. And it was piled high and delicious. The fries were so good too! My hubby got the shepherds pie and it was amazing! We might be sneaking by for another time during our stay. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Annapolis IPA - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Dark, bad service, mediocre food, and way too bright in the main dining room. It just always seems to be that these Irish pubs are always a disappointment for me. Way too expensive for the quality of food served read more

My wife and I met a friend here while we were visiting the Washington area. Great overall location! We visited 2 PM on a Sunday. Our service and meal was top-notch! I truly enjoyed the salmon on my salad and my wife raved about her chicken pot pie. Unfortunately, I did not have a perfect pour while there. Next time! read more

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Came here on a Friday night and sat at the bar. They had live music and a friendly crowd, spent a couple hours here and it was great! Ordered the classic burger and fries, the Guinness burger, and split the Shepard's pie. Great burger and fries, would definitely order that and the Shepard's pie again! The Guinness was great, best I've had in DC. Overall great place, will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely loved my Philly cheesesteak! The service was quick too. You must try this place. It's super convenient being close to the Union Station. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Philly cheesesteak - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tuesday had beautiful weather, so we sat outside at the Dubliner for lunch. Our waitress was very sweet and offered great suggestions I ordered the pretzel appetizer, and the chicken potpie that she suggested. My friend ordered the chicken and bacon sandwich with fries. The pretzel was way too salty so we sent it back and got artichoke dip and chips. I have to say I should've just sent it back and left appetizers, alone. The artichoke dip cheese was burnt, and the chips were very hard Overcooked. The saving grace was the chicken potpie. It was amazing. It had a huge crusty flake on top and the flavors were incredible and warm and savory. My friend said the chicken sandwich was good overall I just ordered the Popeye. It would've been 11 out of 10 I would recommend going there it's a neat place. read more

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Fun Irish pub with live music every night! I enjoyed the fish and chips and a Guinness. It was great, but I wouldn't say it was a show-stopper, or anything different than your usual fish and chip spots. Service was fine, but our server seemed overwhelmed and it showed in her interactions with us. read more

I arrived late into DC last night and walked from Union Station to the Phoenix Park Hotel (easy 3 minute walk) and then was hungry. I tried to wait at the bar to place my takeout order but waited for several minutes and could not get the busy bartender's attention (i was instructed I could only order at the bar). So i gave up and went up to my room and then called down with my order. The food was ready within the 15-20 minutes promised. My Dubliner salad was quite sparse with just a little bit of lettuce, lots of shredded carrots, and four slices of cucumber. But my "on the side" order was very delicious and a generous portion of pan seared salmon. The honey mustard dressing was very light and not so honey or mustardy like but still good, way too much dressing for the few greens! I wouldn't want to eat in at the Dubliner as it was very noisy and warm and crowded at 10:30pm. It did smell good though and I suspect serves a very decent menu of pub fare. read more

It's a solid pub with a solid beer selection. The staff were friendly and attentive. The curried chicken salad sandwich was something new to try and works. Super close to Union Station, especially on a hot day. read more

We stopped in for breakfast and it was really tasty. I ordered a full Irish breakfast and although it looked a little different than the ones I've had in Ireland, it was still delicious. We will definitely stop here again when ever we visit DC. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - Full Irish breakfast. - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you want an authentic Irish pub in the DC area, The Dubliner is the best. It's St. Patrick's Day 2025 weekend and we knew to expect a crowd even though we were going on Saturday, the 15th, and the actual feast day is on Monday. The place was packed! I time-travelled back to college, with jostling to get to the bar, sticky floors, and busy bartenders and wait staff running around. It was standing room only in the whole restaurant, with a few tables here and there. The Guinness Company must be happy. Some of their beer staff were there to do beer foam prints, which was awesome tech. The phenomenal Danny Coleman of the Syracuse family that started The Dubliner was an ever gracious host to everyone. Edit: We came back on Monday, the 17th, and the place has packed since morning! Sláinte! read more

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Just a few yards from Union Station & the Capitol Building, this touristy Irish bar & restaurant has been in DC since 1974, serving cold Guinness and fish & chips since opening. Both of which were good standard faire, and we can say the same for the Salmon based Ruben and the Burger. Good wine & spirits selection. The pretzel bread was enough for two, but the Onion soup was not the best. Heavy on salt & bread, light on broth & beef flavor. In general the service was good, but be careful of the charges- as we got the bill there were added unexpected service charges that weren't explained, and a high. tip charge (25%) was already pre-selected for average service. Certainly not supported by a wobbly table in a colder part of the restaurant outer rooms. read more

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub - A sad thing to see... - Irish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great spot if you're staying in the area. The restaurant is huge and has a ton of space. We sat on the patio and it was very nice. Service was exceptional. We really enjoyed their specialty cocktails. Irish fare was pretty good. It wasn't the best chicken pot pie or shepherds pie we've had, but it was definitely tasty and the large portion was well worth the price. We left here full and satisfied. read more

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Went here because it was connected to the hotel, and had late night food. For pub food it was pretty good- had dry wings with sauce on the side and the fish and chips. The fish tasted fresh and delicious and was flaky and not tough or mushy. Needed more tartar but server didn't return. Cider was also good! I'd go here for a late night snack and would definitely get the fish and chips again. Fries - sone soggy but hey. The fish was good! read more

We left. No food. No drinks ... nothing. We walked in and were told to enter the lower seating area. We found a table and several waiters walked by us. None even glanced in our direction. After 5 minutes, my wife and I were looking at each other wondering what was going on. After 10 minutes of being completely ignored, we simply left. Disappointing. read more

This is the place to go if you crave for a thirst quenching pint of Guiness (or other wide selection of beers) and good old home cooked Irish food (Irish Stew, Chicken Pot Pie, Fish and Chips) especially the Irish Country Breakfast which has been becoming hard to find in the US. The design of the pub is a mirror image of some of the great pubs that we visited in Ireland with Books of Kells windows, stained glass (part of the front door), traditional Irish music and decor design. To add to that, the service was friendly with good pub ambience. read more

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We stayed at the Phoenix Park Hotel. The Dubliner is attached to the hotel offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have live music on some nights, outdoor seating and two indoor bars to meet up for a drink. The service could be friendlier though. read more

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