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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

Irish Pub, Pub, and Whisky Bar$$$$

Old Town, Alexandria

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

8.3^/10

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"Best place outside NE to watch Patriots football"(6 Tips)
"Great place to warm up by the fireplace and have a Guinness!"(6 Tips)
"Great service..traditional Irish food, super good."(5 Tips)
"brunch specials for $9.95 consisting of Belgium Waffles"(3 Tips)

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terraSeptember 21, 2016
Great place to warm up by the fireplace and have a Guinness! Food was very tasty too!
ImeldaOctober 14, 2015
Saturday night, great food, great entertainment. Crowded upstairs and downstairs. Love it.
ParkerSeptember 25, 2017
This is a great bar that has good music on the weekends. It fills up pretty quickly but not too much so
Carol WhetzelApril 19, 2017
Fun place - good food. Had a group of kids doing Irish dance to entertain.
VickieApril 24, 2018
Food was great and the service was wonderful.
ChristiAugust 25, 2016
They got two separate bars one upstairs and one downstairs and a great fireplace.
Roy EdwardsMay 6, 2015
Live Irish music and a solid beer selection. What's not to like?
CoralJanuary 7, 2016
Place is jamming everytime I walk in the door. Old towns finest. Great pub vibe. See you next weekend!
Tracy AMay 5, 2013
Great food! Great service..traditional Irish food, super good. This place is hoppin!
BoB DarnellMay 2, 2019
Great Happy Hour. Half off all draft!!!! Steaks were good. Very good@and friendly service.
Allie HecklemenSeptember 21, 2018
If you're looking for good drink, good craic, and good music, Murphy's is your place.
Maggie MacGDecember 5, 2022
This place is fun and the music is good/crowd is friendly.
Michele BartramDecember 3, 2011
Great place after the Annual Scottish Walk... lots of men in kilts and live fife and drum music! Scotland forever today at this Irish pub.
MMkay19September 1, 2015
To the point: Murphy's is the spot for good food, good friends, and great atmosphere.
Hallobo08December 4, 2015
I rate this Old Town staple as one of the Top 10 Irish Pubs in America.
Russell CaluriApril 16, 2021
Crab cakes were good as well as Irish egg rolls
Tom RobinsonAugust 13, 2016
If you haven't been here before try the hot roast beef. It is excellent!
Celia SignoreSeptember 28, 2016
You definately get your moneys worth here and I would go back if ever in the area again.
KatrinaJanuary 12, 2016
Funnest place in town. Go when Pat Carroll is singing (see Murphy's website)
Wicaksono AriefDecember 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A cozy place to hangout in Old Town Alexandria. Try their soup..
Becky McCaslandOctober 13, 2013
Great Brunch Menu......one of my all time favorites in Alexandria
Anthony ZahlerJanuary 29, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The Irish Stew and the Fish and Chips and the Steak on thursday are all done well and good portions.
Andrew DobneyAugust 13, 2017
Shepherd's pie was lovely!
AnnaMary PortzAugust 21, 2013
Come for Sunday brunch. The food is awesome especially shrimp and grits!
Steve RoemermanFebruary 21, 2016
The brunch is a great value in a fun place.
Jenni RussellJune 28, 2016
Always love when an Irish pub can pour a proper pint of Guinness.
Jeff WallaceFebruary 20, 2018
The server was very helpful and personable and careful with my water!
Leslie MartinezFebruary 13, 2013
Great pub, good food, great drinks, great Irish bands. Can't go wrong here
KevinJanuary 10, 2013
Great Irish pub I'm the heart of Old Town. Wednesday Special ~ wings (.40 per).
Chris CJanuary 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
My favorite place to watch the Patriots! Nice to see so many New Englanders. At the 1 o'clock games they have brunch - the eggs benedict are delicious. Read more
Retta S.July 27, 2018
My favorite nightspot in the area bar none.
TracyJanuary 11, 2013
Omg the French dip sandwich is perfect!! Roast beef done perfectly!
Ben HumisFebruary 6, 2018
Fun place to drink and have a good time
Jenni RussellJune 28, 2016
Hooks available under the bar for your handbag/backpack/coat.
Becky McCaslandOctober 12, 2013
Best Irish Pub in DC.....love their Scallops :)
Terra FMarch 5, 2018
The crab soup was the bomb!
Tom RobinsonAugust 13, 2016
Nice staff good place to watch late night Olympics
Tyler MAugust 18, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Hard to go wrong with anything on the menu.
heidi longJuly 14, 2016
Good fish and chips. Cheap prices !
Madesher50January 16, 2018
Fun atmosphere, decent bar/Irish food.
Michael KureyJune 1, 2014
House pub ale is good!
hughOctober 5, 2015
Great brunch. Great prices.
Joshua BrickmanApril 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Carlsberg on Tap. I was in heaven.
shane SNovember 14, 2013
smithwicks on tap. Live music.
Will MayoNovember 19, 2013
Old Bay Chicken Wings. I never knew such a thing existed but I'm glad it does.
Kelly HuntJuly 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to Murphy's Irish Pub during the week to meet the dedicated customers, listen to live music and avoid the insane crowds of Saturday nights.
Melissa BlakeslyAugust 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best happy hour prices for Jameson in the area!
MariNovember 9, 2016
The pancakes were great.
Lola YorkApril 7, 2015
They know how to pour a proper shot!
Marin SullivanApril 2, 2016
Jameson peach schnapps and melon - green tea shot

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