From the moment I walked into Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant, I felt so welcomed. It was my…read morefirst time visiting, although my husband is a regular, and I can absolutely see why he keeps coming back! The owners were incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel like family. The food was absolutely amazing--everything was perfectly cooked, seasoned so well, and full of flavor. Every bite was delicious! I honestly give the food a 10/10. Between the outstanding customer service, warm atmosphere, and incredible food, this was an experience I'll remember. Thank you for making my first visit such a wonderful one. I will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend Celtic House to anyone looking for great food and even better people. Cillian was such a great server as well! Very kind and attentive knows everything about the menu and even suggested some amazing entrees and appetizers

My husband and I stopped by this pub Saturday evening for a quick drink and some appetisers. This…read morepub did not disappoint! The drinks are a good price and they stock classic British pub favourites from Magners Apple on tap to a large variety of Irish whiskey. The food is very reminiscent of british pub food. The fish a chips are good considering they don't have the typical British chippy oil. We also had the batter sausages. Of course nothing will compare to English chippy battered sausages in size and taste but these one were still good and reminded me of home! The servers were wonderful and kind! The atmosphere was very similar to a typical British pub. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves! If you're a long way from home, this place will make you feel like you're back at your local pub!

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 :)

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

Love my Scottish/Irish heritage. Love Guinness. History. Love it all. The shep pies, and the…read morefiddle. But meh. This place doesn't have the atmosphere, staff or the attitude or the service or the food that Irish pubs deserve. The few TVs are nice. But the tenders belong at a dive bar. -- Sorry... But I bet if you ask them yourself they might agree. Too sarcastic but not Irish sarcastic. Kind of a simpler ash hole sarcastic and bad service that isn't European bad service, just American bad service. The 50% off wine is nice each Wednesday and I see why. Get the wine. Then go. Food is "meh" too. Not really worth the stop. I gotta update: the many plugins under the bar don't work. You must give your phone to bartender or go sit in the corner if you want to charge. What a crapper. Thumbs down. Drab. Not an Irish bar. In any sense other than the name. Still crappy.

Monday night burger night is . $10 for a perfectly cooked 1/2 pound burger on a freshly toasted…read morebun. Add a variety of toppings, including real Irish rasher bacon. It comes with fries or tater tots. It's what I do most Mondays. The staff are super friendly and attentive. Sit on the expansive front patio and enjoy the evening!

The weather definitely called for pub fare and 4P hit the spot on a rainy cold afternoon! We…read morevisited during happy hour so grabbed some appetizers and beers to start. Definitely recommend the Irish croquettes and potato skins. Note that you need to be seated in the bar area in order to enjoy the happy hour deals. We also tried the fish and chips, shepherds pie, and bangers and mash, all of which more than satisfied our rainy weather cravings. It's good, hearty food with great service too! We mentioned that we loved the complimentary Irish bread and our server brought us a box to go!

Introduction to my Scrapbook series & health update to start Scrapbook series:…read more Starting a new Yelp series: Scrapbook series, stuff from Scrapbooks of my now 15 years living in the DC area. I'll have various # of reviews per year. I moved to Alexandria from Arizona on Saturday, October 15, 2011. As a 27 year old at the time and being new to town, I wanted to check out the bar scene in various places like DC, Clarendon, other areas of Arlington, & the city I lived in Alexandria, more specifically Old Town. My scrapbook series of reviews will likely go into 2027 (but I'll get some done from 8/31 to whenever things get bad for me) as I may not be getting much if any Yelp reviews done in October-November time range due to high dose chemo with stem cell replacement. You never imagine what life throws your way. Sure, I had various issues when I was kid, teen, & in 20's, but pails in comparison to 40's for me. In the 20's, job situation was unstable, dating/women drama, etc. But you never imagine that at 15 year anniversary of being in DC area having to do high dose chemo. My experience at Murphy's in October 2011 & beyond: When I lived in Alexandria, this was my #1 favorite & go to bar. I liked a good Irish pub over some club or some generic bar, although I enjoyed some of those to in my 20's. Murphy's staff was cordial here, and beer was good. They had some music at times and could be crowded on a weekend. My 1st weekend in the DC area was October 15-16, 2011, I was busy with moving & settling in and starting job on that Monday. Following weekend I explored DC amongst other fun things. On the 3rd weekend, Friday, October 28, 2011, I explored the Old Town Alexandria bar scene and stumbled across Murphy's Irish Pub. It was also Halloween weekend and there were some people in costumes. I got a chick's phone #. Her name was Adele, like the singer. Tried to get a date with her but never panned out as she claimed to be busy with whatever else. I went to Murphy's a few other times and always enjoyed. I included pic of the October 2011 receipt from my scrapbook. I'm going to take a pic of each thing from scrapbook as that'll take more time, but I had to include the first thing at the very least. All the stuff in for the 2011-2017 living in Virginia era businesses included are just receipts.

Stopped in late on a Monday night and this was the only place on King Street with live music still…read moregoing. Exactly what I needed after a long day. The band was great and the atmosphere had that classic dive-bar Irish pub vibe lively, a little loud, and full of personality. Food was just okay, but honestly I wasn't expecting much and that wasn't why I came in. The music, the crowd, and the overall energy made it worth the stop. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with live music and a good old-school pub feel, this place hits the mark. Glad I stopped in.

We had a reservation after a show at Signature, and were seated promptly. It's decorated with old…read morebooks and it's charming. Our drink orders were taken promptly. We shared the Irish baked brie. This was tasty but definitely could have been warmer. I had the Lamb Stew as my entree. It was just OK. I prefer a creamier sauce, and the lamb wasn't as tender as I expected. The Irish brown bread (thin slice) that accompanied it was tasty, but the butter was not Kerrygold as the menu states. I'll select a different entree if I return. My friend had Shepherd's Pie which she enjoyed. She also ordered the bread pudding. I had a bit but it was too sweet for me. We did enjoy the ice cream that came with. Karlen, our waiter was attentive, and offered to split the cost of our appetizer. Much appreciated!

We have been to Samuel Beckett's many times over the decades, and it remains a reliable, simple,…read morevalue option for dinner or drinks or brunch in Shirlington. Not special, but reliable, with something on the menu to please anybody. It's not our first choice for food (this isn't exactly a chef-driven restaurant), but if you like Irish fare, they do a respectable job with all of that: corned beef, bangers & mash, lamb, fish & chips, etc., plus burgers and "bar food"-level salads and the like. Samuel Beckett's deserves extra points for NOT raising prices to the same degree as some of its Shirlington neighbors. For a table service restaurant these days, it's a greater value than it's ever been, and that's much appreciated.

Let's talk about Daniel O'Connell's Irish Pub, because clearly, there's a leprechaun in that…read morekitchen guarding a pot of gold... and that gold is corned beef. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage on DoorDash, fully expecting the usual takeout roulette: soggy cabbage, tired meat, and a mild sense of regret. Instead? I got hit with a full-on Irish blessing disguised as dinner. The corned beef was so tender it practically whispered "top of the mornin'" and fell apart on command. No knife, no effort--just fork, bite, and immediate life improvement. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked like someone back there has ancestral pride on the line. And the cabbage? Listen... cabbage is usually just there for emotional support. Not this time. This cabbage had purpose. This cabbage had ambition. By the end, I wasn't "finishing my meal"--I was chasing the last bites like I'd just spotted the end of a rainbow. Container: empty. Dignity: questionable. Satisfaction: unmatched. If this is what survives a DoorDash trip through Old Town, I'm convinced eating it fresh in the pub might unlock hidden Irish heritage I didn't even know I had.

My husband and I dined here last Sunday after church and it was AMAZING! We were put on the…read morewaitlist and told it could take 15-20 minutes and it took maybe 5 for us to be called back. We were sat on the rooftop and were able to enjoy the beautiful weather. Our waiter was fantastic and made sure we had everything we needed. We both ordered the fish and chips and it was absolutely DIVINE. The fish was well cooked and was super flakey. The fish is a very good size and the fries and slaw were also very good. That homemade tarter sauce honestly set the fish off! We will definitely be back sooner than later!

This place is hilarious. The absolute antithesis of a chain, and I love it. It's nice to see that…read morenot every place is corporate. I'd totally frequent this place if I lived here. It would lead to fun stories. Service, 5/5. Food, 3.5/5, but I may have just chosen poorly. Definitely give it a try!

Don't waste your time there! Very disappointing! We are visiting from California and the bouncer…read morewho carded my 23 year daughter claimed her ID was fake and wouldn't let her in. He asked what her home address was and she forgot the unit number and as a response, he threatened to take her real ID away. Seriously who are you to have the authority to do such a thing! We had no problem getting into four other bars. You should train your staff better.

Looking for a spot near my hotel that was walking distance and found this one on Yelp…read more As I approached the spot and realized it was in the Holiday Inn, I almost kept walking. Glad I went inside and sat at the bar. I was quickly greeted and offered a menu. Asking about the beers on tap, the local lager was recommended and it's cold & refreshing. It was happy hour and there was a small menu with good prices, but I opted for the full menu and selected the O'Malley's Chopped Salad with Chicken. Great salad! It's been a minute since I had Green Goddess dressing. It was perfect with the salad. The interior has an old all wood feeling with the full large wood bar and tin ceiling panels. Interesting. If I am in the area in the future, I will be back. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy!

Heyyyy, I like the…read moreconvenience of going down stairs and having a restaurant to eat at! BUT, opens late, after 3pm... stays open late tho! Nice bar, nice customer service but $39 for a tough steak that was bland, needed lemon and salt and pepper and it was hard to cut, also, the side of veggies was BAR NONE.. could at the least put a side of mashed potatoes in there for that price!!! Damn near $40 for one plate! And we got a $10 soup the next day which we shared as well! French opinion w cheese! It was salty but it was so so! We didn't over overspend again another night of eating there so we just went grocery shopping and got sandwich supplies!

Ambiance was great. Downside for ny group (late 40s-early 50s) was we were old enough to be parents…read moreof everyone there.

Food: not recommended Service: great…read moreAmbiance: great for after work drinks (margaritas were excellent) on a nice day. Proceed straight upstairs to the rooftop bar and patio. Lots of standing room, limited seating, but the patrons are young, beautiful, and mostly college students from nearby schools. Not my crowd, but met one of my friends here after work in Arlington around 6:30 since the weather was perfect yesterday. We decided to go to my favorite restaurant for a more elevated experience and live music. One day, I'll come back to watch people ride the bull downstairs, which I imagine that to be hilarious and entertaining. The bartender told me the place doesn't come alive until about 9pm, so that's when it's crowded and probably off the chain.