Just like one gets in England. Pure pasty is a little hole in the wall place off main street, no…read moreseating and parking is tight. But, the reward for finding this place is authenticity! No fusion or creative wonders with ingredients I can't pronounce. Pure ingredients with a lot of meat, vegetables, flour and such and perfection. I lived in England and closing my eyes eating a pasty from this place takes me to an English village of long ago.

The Pure Pasty has become a local favorite in downtown Vienna. Tucked behind the Rita's Italian…read moreIce and next to Bikes@Vienna, this small shop has fantastic pasties. My son and I bought a traditional beef pasty ($9.49) and a chicken masala pasty ($9.49) for a lunch snack. Both were delicious, but we liked the chicken masala pasty more because of the nice curry flavor. The dough is soft and light which makes it very pleasant to eat. Service is friendly. The only downside is the lack of seating inside the place - it's a "grab-n-go" takeout sort of place. You can also find a wide array of British favorites like chocolate-covered digestives (biscuits). Overall, I'm thrilled the Pure Pasty has remained in Vienna for so many years. Well worth a visit to try a savory snack!

My husband and I are traveling and spent the night on Fredericksburg VA , after checking the many…read moreoptions of places to eat we decided on Park Lane Tavern . I will say , IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! We ate at the bar , enjoyed the fabulous bar tenders , Kyle and Jayla . I always ask for dining suggestions , my drink was awesome ( an old fashion ) , my husband had Beef Wellington for dinner , both were Wednesday specials . Consider this restaurant/ bar an absolute plus ! 5 stars in all directions.

Fish and chips were delicious, also the corn beef burger. Highly recommend this quaint English pub.read more

This plate is pure comfort: simple, hot, golden, tasty, satisfying…read more It features fluffy, white, crispy battered cod, coupled with mushy peas, lemon, tartar sauce, and cut fries.

Have lived in DC 1.5 years and just found the official Liverpool supporters bar. Went to watch my…read morefirst match at the bar over the Halloween weekend and it was great. The atmosphere was electric and bartenders were friendly. I ordered some fries a a few beers and enjoyed the match. Can't wait to go back!

Great food. Clean. Excellent service. Pub ambience. What a GREAT Rubin !! Highly recommend.read more

O'Brien's food has always been good. This time I had the Reuben sandwich and the corned beef had a…read morevery nice taste, There was nothing I found outstanding about the Reuben, it was just a very good tasting Reuben sandwich with not anything extra special about it. The fried fish and chips were a surprise. because of the amount of fried fish that was served. There was a generous amount of fried Cod with fries (chips) and a small amount of coleslaw. There was enough coleslaw served to make you hungry for coleslaw. The fish was properly fried and very hot when placed on our table. The fried fish had a good flavor. The Roasted Red Pepper Bisque had an excellent taste. If you like a bowl of Bisque, you need to try one at O'Brien's.

I am a sucker for some good fish and chips. I really enjoy when it is put together perfectly To get…read moreit as near as authentic is something that one can strive for. I have come across very few places that hit the mark, and this one definitely did. I could have cared less what else was on the menu, I walked up, ordered the fish and chips, paid, and had them in my hands in no time flat. Truly, I ordered and before the payment processed I had food in hand. Service was definitely the fastest I have had just about anywhere. After finding a seat I was able to dig in. "The Governor's" Fish & Chips, as the menu officially names it, is a gigantic piece of Atlantic cod. Expertly battered and fried to a crip. Each bite was crunchy with that flaky cod inside. Pairing it with the tartar sauce for every single bite, you will keep going until this disappeared. Their chips, more like potato wedges, are triple cooked. Extremely crispy, the ketchup is a nice addition, never was a malt vinegar person. I was definitely full and shared some of this with my colleague as so none of this would go to waste. The only thing that I did not like were the Mushy Peas. I know, the name says it all, but they could have let that little cup of those watery, bland peas off the plate. This was by far the most delicious lunches I have had in a long time.

Some of the best fish and chips I've had in a long time!!…read more Above Ground is located inside Union Market. I can on a Sunday afternoon, and the market was buzzing, but there wasn't anyone in line for this place. I got "The Governor's" Fish & Chips. It comes with "mushy peas". I asked what that was, and the gentleman literally showed me a can of green peas. So I politely asked for no peas, just an extra tartar sauce instead. My wait was only about 10 minutes and my food came out piping hot! The fish was crispy, flaky and delicious. The chips were more like potato wedges, just not as crispy, but they give you a generous portion!! The tartar sauce!??? 10/10...one of the best tartar sauces I've had. It paired perfectly with the fish, and I'm glad I had two. The meal also comes with a lemon wedge and packets of malt vinegar, which I absolutely used. And if you like hot sauce on your fish like i do, ask for packets of their "spicy sauce". Overall, a great first experience. And well worth the $19 it's priced at. Downside: Union Market has NO A/C. It was sooo hot in there, everyone was walking around sweating. My food would've been 10x better if I could've eaten comfortably.

After reading some reviews regarding the "best fish and chips" in the area, I decided to go there,…read moreand try their fish and chips . When entering the restaurant, I didn't see the ordering station, and walked up to the counter. No hostess or waiters in this place, and we were ignored for several minutes. The food was good, but expensive. With tip, our 2 meals came to $75. I was not impressed with this place, and can't recommend it.

It's a nice place to chill and enjoy some good food. Very welcoming. The fried cat fish was hot and…read moremoist, and the oysters poboy hit the spot. Everything was fresh out of the fryer. Definitely going back again.

Neighborhood pub with a friendly crowd. The bartenders are pretty good, but the food options are…read morevery limited. It is small and dimly lit. There was a funky smell when I visited. I couldn't tell where it was coming from. I would give it a solid 3.5 stars. Street parking is plentiful (for DC).

Great bar to watch some sports and hangout. They have a good group for football on Sundays and…read moresaturdays. They can turn any TV to a sport you want to watch as long as it's on direct TV. I came here to watch the ATP tennis finals and it was no issue to watch the match. The bartender was super friendly and attentive, especially since he was the only one working the day I came. They do not have a kitchen any more but there is a Vietnamese restaurant, pizza place, French restaurant and a few other spots right by the bar and you can bring in food.

Ate here while staying at the hotel. One night I had the turkey sandwich and the truffle fires and…read moreanother night I had the flatbread pepperoni pizza. I like the turkey sandwich and fries more. I also had their corn and crab chowder. The chowder did not come out hot. It came out in a big bowl though. See photo. The second night I ate at the restaurant there were tons of people and that affected service response times and the food coming out. So if you see a ton of people at the restaurant keep that in mind. My star rating would be higher if not for the service wait and the not so hot soup.

2.5 rounded up. Here for a conference and was not impressed. The location is convenient and easy…read morefor hotel guests but like most hotel bars, the service and food fell short. Our group had experience on Wednesday night and of all the food, not a single one was rated higher than 4 out of 5 (or 8 out of 10 as fractions go lol). Best reviewed dishes were the flatbreads and the Tikki Masala. I tried the salmon which was just ok - bland and I needed to put hot sauce all over it. Most disappointing was I wanted to continue to order drinks and dessert (after the larger group was done) but our server never even checked on us. Headed back to the room around 8 which was probably a better choice but still discouraging.