Friendly staff in both the bar area and restaurant section. The place is essentially split into two…read moreareas. 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.

DC has a few Irish places to my surprise. Decided to come here for brunch with friends and…read morecelebrate 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

One of my favorite spots in Arlington. Celtic house offers an exciting atmosphere and great food…read more The whole staff - from the owner who is there often - to everyone else, is awesome. They truly enhance the experience. When I go, I always go with the chicken curry half and half. The chicken is always cooked perfectly. Half and half is the way to go so you get both the rice and French fry combo. The rice soaks up the curry and is a great pairing for the crispy fries. They offer a lengthy list of drink options and have something for everyone.

Made a same day reservation on St. Patrick's Day and was able to get a table for 2 (nice). This was…read moreour first visit. We parked in the rear parking area, it shares the lot, so definitely could get tight when crowded. Rear entrance was locked so had to go around to main street entrance. Friendly greeting at the door, seated immediately and waters brought over as soon as we scooted our chairs in. Super friendly & attentive staff. We went with the St. Patrick's Day menu. Donegal Fish & Chips- Probaby one of best fish that I have enjoyed. Fish was not too crispy or greasy, nice and flaky- 5 Stars Corned Beef & Cabbage was pretty good, not the best nor the worst - in the middle. Presentation was nice. Overall - great Staff & ambiance, parking available, reservations available. Fish & Chips were very good (not a huge portion of chips). A wee pricey for lunch for us on a regular basis with the portion size. 2 Lunch orders, 1 beer in a plastic cup, was a little over $70 (not with tip). Probably a one and done for us.

I always have a great time at O'Sullivan's. A staple for my friends and I over the last few years,…read moreespecially in the winter. Live music almost every weekend. Pretty good bar food, but nothing too special. Known for their Irish Car Bombs. They are the local Steelers bar, and they bring in Iron City Beer for games.

O'Sullivan's showed up for their community today…read more We had a snowstorm and while essential businesses closed (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, etc), O'Sullivan's opened their doors and was one of the only places to get a hot meal. Their employees were also out shoveling snow to make sure people could walk safely. I commend O'Sullivan's. They showed up to feed and serve their community. This is what running a successful business looks like. I highly recommend O'Sullivan's and will continue to be a loyal customer.

Representing 2018 in alphabet series, M is for McGinty's Public House. I went here twice, once in…read moreMarch 2018 & the other February 2023. In March 2018, my girlfriend at the time wanted to go here as there was a group of people going for St. Patrick's Day. We went here along with her young pre-teen daughter. They almost weren't going to let us in, but my g/f assured we just needed to eat, and they said since it was before 9 PM, it'd be ok. I enjoyed my Shepherd's Pie, a solid option here. After eating, there was dancing on the dance floor and a couple of people I knew. Then, my g/f went out to the dance floor. I'm sitting at the table with my g/f's pre-teen daughter who fell asleep. It was awkward for me especially since someone asked me if she was ok, and I said she's just tired. We left sometime in the midnight hour. But the fact of the matter was that my g/f shouldn't have put her daughter in that situation. On a positive, her daughter graduated high school & is still alive today in 2025, so her mom did something right. The other time I was here was in February 2023. I decided to have my birthday party at Copper Canyon in downtown Silver Spring. Then, a few of us were willing to hang longer asking what I wanted to do. I said I remember McGinty's was a good Irish pub. So, I had a couple of more drinks here. Staff was nice and helpful getting me drinks. Overall, I like McGinty's as it's a cute Irish pub with live entertainment, dance floor, & good Shepherd's Pie.

The best thing about McGinty's was the service. Our host proactively reconfigured a table for three…read moreto more comfortably accommodate the four of us. The servers were friendly and prompt, and cheerfully gave us separate checks when it was time to pay. But, unless you like your beer warm, the drinks may disappoint you. My beet salad with goat cheese and grapefruit was beautifully described on the menu - enough to seduce me to order something that was not an Irish classic - but was not enjoyable enough to finish. The fries were good though, and the fried fish that others ordered looked to be perfectly done. So perhaps I'll come back when I'm in the mood for some classical fare. Too bad about the beer though.,,

I just want to give a shout out to the bartender, Eden! We were in from Florida for my cousin's…read morewedding here in Virginia and we ended up at O'Brien's. Funny thing is where I'm from in Boca Raton Florida we have an O'Brien's Irish pub as well... It was here at this bar that I ended up finding out I caught an 18 leg parlay for 70k!!! Eden made my night, and I watched her easily handle a bar with finese that would take two to three bartenders where I'm from. She rocked it!!!! Thanks for it all! -the guy who grabbed an O'Brien's shirt when I needed it most . And you were cool with just throwing it on my tab. Thank you love! All the way from South florida, don't ever forget it, you made our night!

My first time visiting O'Brien's since McMahon's occupied the space…read more It was a Sunday evening - we sat at one of their bars in a room with most of the lights turned down. Over in the corner a group of musicians were gathered around a table performing traditional Irish tunes. Very much enjoyed that. I ordered their fish and chips. Overall, pretty tasty. I thought the tartar sauce was a bit on the thin side. My favorite tartar sauces are a bit thicker and creamier. Service was good!

The place is impossible to find!! It's on campus!!…read more I haven't tried their food, so no shade thrown there, but parking is impossible!! They should really advertise that!

Great addition to the CUA Campus…read more.. nourishment for body, mind, and spirit... in a nifty gathering space for students, staff, and alumni. Clean. Accessible.

The bartendress, Jahn (I believe her name was), was exceptional. Her attention to detail and…read moreappreciation for the craft of bartending were exquisite. The bar itself was well worth the visit.

For a while I thought Irish cuisine consisted of Guinness, Soda Bread, Corned Beef, Irish Coffee…read more Then I learned Sheppards Pie, Black/White Pudding were also Irish and delicious. Having been to Ireland back when I was drinking was a real treat to drink and be drunk under the table by the lads out there, but my favorite dishes initially were the Full Breakfasts, too bad you can't eat them all the time. My drunk food of choice is the Spice Bag's. Who knew Chinese take outs served at this point a national dish (I also love Irn Bru and have had it shipped to California during COVID). I've been searching for a Spice bag this side of the pond for years and this is one of the closest I've found. It's truely not chinese becuase I've asked restaurants owners to recreate it and they can't. It's Irish and Chinese and it comes from a place and time where immigrants assimilate differently becuase of the ingredients they have available to them. Over time it becomes their own. I was in town for business that week and wanting only the Spice bag I almost overlooked their other dishes which looked fantastic. I ended up loving much more of the menu. Narrangansett is fried calamari. Nice bite, not too much chew, great breading. I'd have liked an aoili, but the lemon makes it pop. Perhpas some parsley for garnish. I get it, that's not how it's served back home, but lets be honest the menu has French, English, Irish and American cuisine, so it's hard to be authentic to everything. Wedge salad's add grilled shrimp give that toothsome bite to go with the crunch and textures. I almost always get this when i'm doing a business lunch. Feels classier than ceasers, gardens, house. Blue cheese is for ballers. I would rather have had pickled eggs than deviled eggs considering it's a pub. The Reuben's pastrami was bland, but everything else was perfect, including the coated fries. I normally don't add salt, but this needed it. I loved the parsnips with the corned beef and cabbage. Filling and homestyle. The parsley cream sauce was a nice touch, but I'd rather have horseradish. The sheppards pie was delicious, hearty, had depth. the salamander/torching of the top is a really nice touch and presentation. The stars of the show are the irish breakfast, it's hard to find puddings let alone both white and black. Irish rasher make it ultra authetic. I prefer fry bread, but the fries are a nice touch versus hashbrowns that most places serve. It's got everything and everything works perfect in combination. I had this twice that week. The spice bag the real reason I was here. Usually i'm used to my bags being near see thru from the grease, but the fancier presentation did not take away from the taste. Everything is seasoned, crunchy, the onions are both crunchy and soft, the chicken was a tad on the dry side, but the best part was adding shrimp. I'd never had it that way in Ireland and to me the bite of the shrimp really complimented the fries and the chicken and actually took to the seasonings best. Eating it sit down was a little weird, but I was here for the food, not the ambiance of walking home drunk after the pub eating on my feet part. Service is better than most pubs and they really care about their menu. Prices are reasonable for DC and portions are large, so you're not left ordering 5 items to fill up. Decor is pretty traditional and on the older side. Bathrooms are on the nicer side. The crowd is a great mix of locals, office workers, sports fans, drinkers. Fantasically devoid of college kids. Gone are the days of me splitting the G, but they do a proper pint. I also came her for their Smithwicks. Yes you can order a "Drop shot" formerly known as a Car Bomb, just don't call it that. Most places are very understanding that it's a good drink and if you like it, then order it, but don't use the slang name for it that is divisive. Order a Drop Shot. Their Irish Coffee could use some work considering they do so many other things really well. The coffee is supposed to be hot and the whipped cream supposed to be fresh. Simple syrup is ok, but the sugar cube is preferred.

Stopped by for a soccer game, it was busy but in the best way!! Even though it was busy, they found…read moreus a spot right away and everyone was well attended to. If you're looking to feel good energy during an exciting soccer game, I definitely recommend this place. There were two sections so if you're looking for less noise and energy, there's also a spot for you!

Went for happy hour, huge spot and very fun post renovation…read more The fries were crispy golden to perfection, it was a cozy Friday night and it's located in a great spot. We ordered a Guinness and an allagash white. It got crowded around 6 and it accommodated every group no problems finding seats for walk ins. The hostess was sweet and I'm looking forward to coming back for st pattys and with another group of friends for sure! You should go for a drink or for a yummy pit stop :)

Always a great time here. The staff is super friendly when the food is super delicious and they…read morehave lots of fun drinks.

A great Irish pub in the heart of Fairfax City that a friend recommended…read more It was a great choice as the large bar serves an outstanding selection of Irish (Guiness, Harp, etc,) and other beers on tap as well as a great selection of whiskeys (Bushmill, Jameson, scotches, etc). In addition to the great selection of libation, the food to pair the beer is just as great. I ordered the Reuben and my buddy ordered the fish & chips. Large portions and great tasting, especially with a tall pint of Guiness. During our meal, we were serenaded by a traditional live Irish group playing music - a nice touch! Great décor, vibe, drinks, and food - about the only downside is parking. Located in the middle of Fairfax City, street parking may be available, public parking lots are available - it's worth the small inconvenience of looking for parking.

A trendy, NYC like vibe this spot was a lot smaller than I expected so I see why they often have a…read morewait. On a nice day, they do have a small outdoor patio as well. I think they take reservations but we were able to grab a bar spot. Are drinks pricey? What do you think? It's a cocktail bar in DC. The drinks we tried were pretty tasty, even the mezcal one which I thought was a refreshing take. The wall shows some of the drinks on the menu and the ingredients/glass it comes in which I thought was a nice touch. Bartenders were friendly but not too chatty as they were super busy but you never waited long for a drink. The bourbon drink with the whipped honey was our favorite but the gin drink that was pink was also fantastic. For food I did try the buffalo chicken dip, pretty large and tasty (not too spicy) and loved the super crisp celery and the fritos. Clean, trendy bathrooms, nice vibes throughout the whole spot for pictures, great for a night cap or pre-dinner drink.

What a fun cocktail bar. My friend and I popped in for happy hour and it was a cool vibe from the…read morestart. I encourage you to get there early if you plan to go after work. They don't take revelations and the place fills up fast. It's a very cute spot and feels so comfortable and fun. Our bartender was Gaylan and he was great--had great reccs, laughed with us a bit, all around great guy. The 'let me just say this' was so soo good! It tasted like a rainbow--just bright and with a really delicious after taste. I should have stopped at the rose but after my trying my friend's, i had to have one! We initially came for happy hour, but moved to the cocktail menu. The hh was a bit limited, but the drinks were priced overall pretty reasonably for the area. My one complaint is the wine glasses were so teeny. Overall though, I would recommend this bar. Bonus: cheese balls when you sit down! I believe there is also a limited food menu (think nachos) for the after work or late night crowd.