Laura is a pro! Enjoyed her conversation as I enjoyed a Harp Lager! The draft was cold and the patrons friendly.

Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a group of friends. This is a great place for groups and the bar staff works hard to keep the drinks coming and the Guinness flowing. Music is a great mix of well-known Irish tunes and modern music, and everyone is singing and dancing along more and more as the night develops. read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here before for their all you can drink night special for $15? $20? All I can say is that it's appropriate for certain audiences, and it did the job when I first moved to DC. The vibes are typical for any recent college grad/college age crowd, crowded and lively. Don't expect to come for peaceful vibes, but it serves as a fun venue for going out and pregaming for cheap read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Exterior of place - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The vibes here are chill and drinks are pretty cheap! I was impressed by the pricing. Bartender was friendly - there's limited seating It wasn't hard to find seating when I went on a Sunday but not sure how packed it gets on Fridays or Saturdays read more

I didn't think I could find another bar that changed my life...but here it is. Shenanigans is one of the greatest places I have ever drank in! Why? The staff. The beautiful tóxica Sam is wonder to watch poor me my dranks and she made me feel like I was special even though I'm a piece of garbage! Ross is the celebrity of the bar. If he doesn't come in on his days off hammered I feel like I missed out on a great moment in American history. I love hearing all of the tea from Laura as well. Imagine Dee from Always Sunny! Vanessa is beautiful and kind and I don't know why but I feel like I never remember leaving but I always wake up in my bed! Top tier dive bar with a host of kooky regulars, and a bunch of moron college kids trying to capitalize on the 15 dollar all you can drink thing. Anyone that hates on them hates fun, hates freedom, hates America and happiness. I will drink 10 shots when Im there next to cheers to their bitterness and sadness. Shenanigans is top tier! Long live Sam!!!!! read more

I had a great time at Shenanigans last night. The bartender Laura is so much fun. She kept everyone in our group laughing the whole time. We had a blast and will definitely come back to see her. read more

A little loud but not enough to discourage me from going back. The beef Wellington was not by far the best I've had but for the price it was great I will go back next time I'm in town. read more

Would 10/10 come here again. The vibes were incredible, the bartender was super cool, and the drinks were cheap. My friend and I met their "mascot" Penelope, who we still can't stop talking about. The regulars were so cool and kind, and I very much enjoyed hanging with them and watching Supernatural lol. Definitely a gem of a place, and those who get it, get it. Can't wait to come back especially to see Penelope again! read more

Super fun spot in ADMO. Show up at 8 to pay 10 dollar cover. You'll get an open bar between 8-10. Be careful not to wash off the stamp they put on your hand as that's your way to validate to the bartenders you've paid your entry fee! Drinks were solid for all you can drink. No hangover for the majority of our group and we were all pretty intoxicated. read more

Great place, nice and clean. Love the friendly service there, and the food is pretty good. Bartender knows how to make a nice drink.

Came here with a group while at a conference. It's sort of a tight-spaced pub with stools at the bar a maybe a half dozen circular tables with 2-3 chairs along the wall opposite the bar. They try to present as a standard Irish pub, although the cable lighting around the perimeter and 90s pop music somewhat took away from that vibe. Does offer a decent selection of Irish beverages (including Magners for cider) and standard food options. Guinness Stew was extremely hot and tasted fine, although the portion could be larger since it doesn't come with potatoes like it would across the pond. read more

My boyfriend found this spot, and it felt like we were living our college days again. They have really great priced drinks and they have live shows a few nights a week. The food is decent, they have a homemade buffalo sauce there the right bit of spicy and tangy. Service was pretty good, they did get packed by about 9pm. read more

This review would be 5 stars if there were less people. I went to Shenanigan's for the first time on Friday for the $10 open bar (came out to 11 something). The open bar is an hour. I would recommend not bringing a large back. It's very hard to walk around without spilling something. Highlights: *cool bartender *strong drinks Music was meh -- it's a good pregame spot read more

Good dive bar feel. But if you're looking for a pint of Guinness, go elsewhere. I don't know if it's an old keg or they don't keep the lines clean but there was literally no head on it whatsoever. read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - What they pass off as a pint of Guinness. - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a blast at shenanigans on Saturday night. The female bartender upstairs was Laura and she was awesome. loved her energy and I love her. read more

All kinds of Irish whiskey here. It has the popular stuff and lots of obscure ones. Shenanigan's is a place to get your drink on, Irish style. Just drinks on the menu. They don't have that much room inside, so it's not good bringing large groups with you. I love Irish whiskey so if course I like going here. It just matters when you go because there's better times than others. The best deals are on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a special for all you can drink. This is $10 for beer on tap and rails. It doesn't have the good stuff included in this of course. They have almost a hundred different kinds of Irish whiskey. Skip the Jameson. There's some good less popular brands like Paddy and Powers. It also has lots more obscure ones. These can get expensive but these are very high quality stuff. Go here and be like an Irishman. Imbibe on the best whiskey lass. Weekends are crazy but that's like every place over there. read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Paddy - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a cool place for a drink and burger. The bartender was friendly and I lucked out and got there before the "happy hour" started. That was fine by me. What I wanted was food because I had been traveling all day and a drink. Got both and a smile from the bartender. Got to talk a little to her to make my dinner not as lonely and I was thankful for that conversation. My burger was cooked perfectly and my whiskey tasted great. read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - a view of the bar - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sort of a college vibe on fri/sat night - the music is always great (if you like 00s) - very lively and entertaining. It's sort of a dive bar but lots of fun. Younger crowd. Their DJ, DJ Bobballoo, is hilarious- check out his Instagram- his story recently had him holding a sign that says "inflation free Friday at Shenanigans" LOL. They have "power hour" which is unlimited free drinks from 8-10 on Friday and Saturday- beware of the crowds but also the deal! read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Let's go - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Hoping this gets noticed by posting it on 2 platforms. I come here pretty often, the bartenders are amazing and the service is great. However, this past weekend there was an employee who was off shift and on the customer side of the bar... he screamed at the bartender something along the lines of "remember to do your job" before then, also screaming, "F*** you" at her as he turned and walked out the door. It was extremely disrespectful and quite unsettling to see an employee act in such a manner while at work, clocked in or not. He was a decently sized white guy, if you come I recommend you avoid him. read more

So I was actually trying to go somewhere else and happened upon Shenanigan's. After walking in, I discovered this was the bar my friends and I spent St. Patty's of 2013 at, but could never remember where we were! I drank a nice Irish cider and washed it down with some delicious fish and chips. The tartar sauce was amazing, and Ted the bartender was excellent company. Very knowledgeable about Irish whiskey and beer, I had a very enjoyable time tonight. 5 star pub and they have the most extensive Irish beer and whiskey selection in all of D.C. I'll definitely be back for the shepherds pie!!!! read more

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They have a weekly comedy show that I like. Very traditional bar for dads lol. Tv Beer Great vibes read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - the bar and the bar counter - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's a small Irish pub with the best selection of Irish beers in the whole city! They have some great cream ales and red ales that I cant find anywhere else! As far as atmosphere, its small but cozy. The bartenders are good at serving people quickly. It's not a fancy place but it suits me just fine for what it is, a place to unwind and enjoy the good times read more

When my Goddaughter said "Hey Mama Kat, let's do Happy Hour", I'm always game, as we always have good times. I was a little hesitant due to the Beer theme on the internet, yet I'm always opened for a new excursion. My chariot of Metro was a quick journey from the office, until the operator said "We will not be stopping at Woodley Park", so I had to get off at Cleveland & wait for the next train. Once that transpired, I ended up at WP/AM & went to hail my Uber. To make sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me, I did the estimating twice as it read "30-$40" for a 1.2 mile ride, child please, not for me. So I opted to walk, & after a chilly & brisk 10 minute trek, I had arrived to the little Irish (Dive) Bar. This place is tagged as DC's longest Happy Hour from 2pm-9pm. Our arrival was around 7pm, so we had enough time if we decided to stay longer. I already knew in the back of my mind that they wouldn't have Malbec (I was right), so I settled for a Cabernet Sauvignon. I appreciate Gail, the Tatted Bartender in offering me a wine glass, but I dumped into a plastic cup & with my signature bar straw, I sipped on my wine. Even though we among maybe 10 people at the time, Gail was pretty cool in making sure we were taken care of. The crew enjoyably slammed down a few rounds of their choice cocktails, we chatted for a few & we were out. I would have possibly been back for the Open Bar experience, but could only imagine the extreme level of intoxication of the masses in a small space...perhaps the upstairs is more spacious. Hence, I'm sure many people have enjoyed the Open Bar 9pm-11pm for $10...do enjoy for me. There is only one restroom for Guys & Gal which was very tight to get in & out, yet it was as clean as it needed to be for this one of kind bar/pub. Thanks Tatted Gail for making my 1st visit A-OK! read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Gail the Tatted Up Bartender! No Malbec, had to settle for Cab. - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great atmosphere and Guinness. Great place to catch a World Cup game! Bartenders are excellent

Doors were shut. "There is a New Year's party" is all we were told and we're not allowed in.

First things first: Shenanigan's is an Irish Pub in Adams Morgan. The location is super busy on the weekend and parking is almost impossible to find. Do yourself a favor and Uber or use the expensive garage. This pub isn't large at all, we arrived on a Saturday night around 8:45 to grab a drink. The place was empty besides one couple. Upon entering we were informed they do unlimited drinks for $10 on Friday/Saturday for $10. Here's the thing, this is only slightly true. I assumed all drinks were including ((They serve cans and bottles too)) however; only tap beers and rail drinks are including. $10 is still a great deal, just know what you're getting for it. By the time 9 o'clock came around the entire bar was packed. No one could move and I swear if a Fire Marshal came by they would've shut it down. This is clearly the place to go if you want to pre game before actually going to your final destination. Randomly the half the people in the bar would leave and it would fill back up five minutes later. Shenanigan's has got to be using the worlds cheapest liquor and you can tell. The drinks are pretty crappy and the bartenders are pretty rude. I'm twenty-five and felt like I was too old for this bar. If you're fresh to the drinking scene this bar is probably for you. read more

Owner tried to rip me off..caught him...still overcharged me, ..would not provide itemized bill...I paid anyway..I had mixed race date..probably racis.t..im Irish...beware !...ill be contacting DC liquor board to revoke read more

If I could give a 0/5 I would. Went out there Friday and their bouncers are morons. They bent my real-ID California driver's license and still let me in the bar?? If you're from outside the DMV area I would recommend skipping this bar unless you wanna pay for a new license and be interviewed by TSA for your flight home. read more

I went here for their Friday night $10 unlimited rails and beer on tap from 8-11. For the perspective of newly minted legal drinkers this place is amazing and perfect for a student's budget. It gets loud and very crowded fast and the upstairs is just as crowded if not more to dancing to early to late 2000s music. Perhaps not for someone older at least not during this special. Could easily be a pregame spot for cheap before a more expensive bar. read more

Been here a few times but unfortunately the bartenders did it for me. They were rude, power tripping, and even insulted someone from my party. plenty of other bars around recommend you stay clear. read more

My girlfriends and I came in on a late Monday night not too long before closing. Out bartender, Gill, was exceptional. He was friendly, witty and super efficient. I also have to give him extra credit for dealing with a few of us who had more than several beverages before coming in (you know how ladies nights can be ;) ) He even turned up the music for me since I paid to play several songs on the modern jukebox. Nothing negative to say what so ever. Thanks so much for taking great care of us and we'll definitely visit again soon! read more

Shenanigan's Irish Pub - Ladies night at Shenanigan's - Irish Pub Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ventured over to Adams Morgan when we got tired of the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Crawl in DuPont Circle. Shenanigan's is great and has a lively crowd and friendly staff. There are really no complaints from me. read more

If you want a place for cheap drinks at a college bar, you've come to the right place. If you do not want to deal with the younger crowd, do not go here. I stumbled (literally) in Adam's Morgan and stopped by here for the open bar 9-11PM on Saturday nights. $10 at the door for all you can drink. If you don't have cash, you can go into the bar and pay the $10 with your credit card. Bring the receipt back to the doorman and then they will put a wrist band on you. Saw a lot of freshly turned 21 year olds. That made me feel real old. Saw one guy sleeping and head down at a table. Geez. But anyway, thats the type of place this is. Go here if you want really cheap drinks and you want to feel 21/22 again. read more

EVA is the best. request her as your bartender. I had a great time! Request her she's amazing!

Hard to beat $10 all you can drink on a Saturday night! 3/5 cleanliness though, which is understandable on a busy night. Bartenders were incredibly funny and friendly. Great music and atmosphere! read more

I was verbally assaulted by a patron (which isn't the bar's fault), but when I tried to do something about it, the bouncer told me I couldn't because it was the owner's son and if I continued I would be kicked out. Typical. Tried to say something to the bouncer outside about it and he was even ruder and condescending. Shortly after, the bouncer began talking to one of the customer's about my situation and they both started laughing and pointing at me. Completely unprofessional. read more

Never again! This bar was absolutely disgusting! THERE WAS A BUG IN MY DRINK and when I told the bartender he was VERY RUDE and didn't even apologize or wanted to make me a new one. He proceeded to yell at me and said "don't expect me to be nice..." basically saying it was my fault that I grabbed a plastic cup from the pile of cups on the bar to transfer my drink into from the glass one that he gave me. This place was dirty and the upstairs felt like a sauna. I would never recommend this place to anyone visiting DC! read more

Drinks: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 3/5 Good place for Irish beers, and is your typical, small Irish pub. I was hoping for some darker craft beers but I'm at a Irish bar so that's expected. Fun place, friendly staff. Great place to bar hop if you're in AdMo. read more

We only stopped in to grab a drink and cool off. The bartender was friendly and made our drinks very, very stiff. Which was great. Decent prices, I guess maybe on the lower end for being a bar in DC. The atmosphere is very dark - a little dingy. It's a great hole in the wall type bar. read more

My experience here was one of the best! Amazing atmosphere! Ask for Eva shes the best bar tender ever! She's so friendly and attentive! I can't wait to come back!! read more