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    The Harp

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE HARP ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Dinh D.

    Same layout as how it use to be as Brooklands finest but they have less tables and more booths! Service is good but a bit slow as they can forget you...food is good.

    Austin G.

    Inside the old Brookland's Finest building is an Irish pub. (Don't worry- they kept the D.C. flag art inside.) With three co-owners with one being Irish, here's my experience popping in. 1) Drinks: The menu is expansive and organized well around flavor profile. They have Guinness of course, but many other options, including two different hard ciders on tap. If you like a cider in between dry and sweet, order Magner's. It's refreshing every time. To make it even mor refreshing, ask for a cup with ice only to pour it into. 2) Food: The chef and her team makes all the food from scratch and it's noteworthy. A nod to Ireland, many dishes come with a green sauce like the Vegetarian Croquettes and the Monkfish. (I love a good leek crema.) The fish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. 3) Service: The team is clearly passionate and treat you like family. 4) Space: It's decorated well with photos of the owners' families. There's an outdoor patio with tables, a long bar inside, and plenty of booths and standing tables. 5) Area: Located in Brookland, it's a true neighborhood. There's street parking out front and down side streets.

    Fish/chips
    Shane S.

    Great neighborhood Irish pub! The fish and chips were great. Amazing chips--cod always has its limits, but the batter was good. The ox pie was delicious-Great pastry and very flavorful ox. Fun place to grab a beer and some food! Later in the afternoon and in the evening, it gets packed, so get there early.

    Erick F.

    Went on opening weekend and I must say it did not disappoint. The ambiance was great. Sat outdoors with our dog and was able to enjoy some Guinness. While we weren't able to try to the food cause the kitchen was closed the service really made up for that. The staff was super friendly and really took care of you. Looking forward to going back and trying their food

    If you think you know Irish bars in DC, The Harp will surprise you! This feels like Ireland right now, not an Irish bar stuck in the past. Modern and authentic without trying too hard. The food is unbelievable. Elevated Irish pub fare done right. The ox pie is a must order! The bar hits just as hard. Well thought out cocktails, the Confession Box is a standout, a serious whiskey list, and a Guinness poured properly that tastes exactly the way it should. You walk in and the room is already electric. Authentic Irish sessions every Thursday, live music every week, trivia nights, etc. This place is run by people who really understand hospitality. Not just the look of an Irish bar, but what makes one great. Ruairi and Jacob clearly know what they're doing. The Harp is not just another Irish bar in DC. Once you go, it is hard to go anywhere else!

    Roast carrots, roasted cabbage, and wild ox pie. We got the carrots on both visits, so good
    Ryan S.

    Awesome find on our trip to DC. Locals better keep this place going. Menu is small but when you do everything really well you don't have to go crazy. Food is so good. We went twice in a week. Servers were fast and friendly. Food came out quickly. Fun sports bar with plenty of tvs but also clean and inviting for families. Street parking is the only pain, welcome to DC. Definitely be repeat customers when we visit.

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    Nice atmosphere. Delicious Irish scones! Fish and chips nice and little. Music a little loud.

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    Several items on menu were "out of stock." Uneven service, hopefully will improve with time. Need reliable options in the neighborhood.

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    The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant

    The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant

    (543 reviews)

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    Columbia Heights

    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.

    McGinty's Public House - Zinfandel Pasta w/Shrimp

    McGinty's Public House

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    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.,,

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    Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

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    Chinatown

    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.

    Bar Betsie - Back area

    Bar Betsie

    (66 reviews)

    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.

    The Harp - irish_pubs - Updated May 2026

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