It's not to it's pre COVID era- no dinner specials. They used to be so much fun going in on a Friday or Saturday evening with the specials The food was okay. The bartenders were great!! Wait staff needs work I highly recommend going in to sit at the bar!!! read more

Always a pleasure to be a part of their Friday evening fan fair with the Live Traditional Irish Music This weekend was Sean Fleming... he treated us with amazing music ... the crowd was engaged! Ordered the Buffalo Shrimp Dip and Spinach and Artichoke Dip; really tasty. Their Jumbo wings are real good and they will split the sauces for you to try, that's real kind of them especially if you have multiple people with different taste buds. Bakes Brie with the wild berry compote is yum as well . Main dish we had the Caesar's Salad and Clam chowder and potato which was very hearty and my fav .... Fish and Chips ... don't forget to ask for their gravy to go with it. Amazing food, good beer and wine and amazing staff. Go there on any weekend they take reservation , it is kid friendly! read more

Absolutely appalled from my experience here -- thanks to the bald manager who is an absolute meathead, raging on customers with zero professionalism. I came here with my friends on a Friday night, he refused to accept a temporary paper ID (ISSUED FROM THE DMV!!) nor a passport and completely dismissed us when trying to resolve the situation rudely saying "i'm not arguing with you." We had already ordered drinks and a burger and thus wanted to just finish the drinks and get out. We let the server know that we didn't want the burger anymore and if they could remove it from the check -- SURPRISE the manager walks back to the table trying to drop off the food as if nothing was said... we tried to reiterate how we would like for it to just be removed, and this man straight up said "nah i'm still gonna charge you because of our dialogue" ???? forcing us to either eat it/takeout or just leave and pay for it anyways, when the food hadn't been touched at all. The entire interaction just gave the sense that this manager has no etiquette dealing with people, when this could've been easily resolved at multiple points in the night. Never coming back. read more

Guinness ZERO served here for those looking to keep your New Year's resolutions, they also have the original on tap as well. Service is prompt and the food is consistent and fairly priced. Tim was our server and he was great at asking we needed anything and getting our drinks and food in a timely manner. We had the BBQ short rib sandwich (moist without too much sauce) and the Irish breakfast (a ton of food on that plate). Parking on the street can sometimes be challenging to find, but there are pay options within walking distance. The ambiance is that of an outdoor pub, as if you were dining along a cobblestone Irish street. Good place to stop in for a quick bite and enjoy a Guinness! read more

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Love, love The Auld Shebeen! Last Saturday, we had a couple of draft beers and curry fries and took home two orders of St. James Gate Guinness Beef Stew (yum!) Last night, we enjoyed fish and chips and a Rueben while listening to the traditional Irish music of Brendan's Voyage. read more

One of the best St Patrick's Day meals ever! Perfectly cooked corned beef, amazing mashed potatoes, and cabbage that a chef took the time to prep and cook correctly so that it didn't turn into mush. Live music, super fast service. We're going to return and try the rest of the menu. read more

Had a nice lunch here - decor is typical Irish but which fun to look at. We started with buffalo shrimp dip which was very tasty- the bread was piping hot and soft and wished we had a tiny bit more. Had a Cobb salad which was very good but everything on it was a touch salty ( egg, grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese) . Son had a spicy burger ordered medium well and came medium which he did not like but the burger itself he liked. Hubby had Irish breakfast which he said was okay! Server was very nice and even gave us soda refill in a to go cup! read more

Awesome food and service! The St Pattys day celebration was top notch and better than the sad attempt at PJ Skidoos; definitely start going over most places on Fairfax! read more

The fish & chips are amazingly delicious!! So crispy and delicious, so airy and light! It's too bad that it only comes with two of them! It should come with with three and less fries, but nonetheless, DELICIOUS!! We also ordered the traditional corned beef and cabbage that came with a fluffy side of delicious mashed potatoes and a parsley cream sauce. The corned beef was super lean and cooked to perfection! The side mustards are a MUST when ordering this dish! Our server, Patrick, was perfect from start to finish! We can't wait to return for our next excellent Irish meal!! read more

The Auld Shebeen - Corned beef and cabbage - Yummy!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Wonderful experience here. The environment and aesthetics are just what I imagined and the food was great! I got the auld shebeen chicken club and it hit every spot. Every bite left a smile on my face. The lady who served me was amazing! She was sweet, funny, and kind a triple threat! Best service I've received. read more

Friendly service, good food, good drinks, clean taps, fun atmosphere. Will definitely be back for happy hour!

Stick to the fish and chips. They are very good. We didn't care for some of the other items. Great atmosphere. Good service. Live music.

I visited The Auld Shebeen for the first time on Saint Patrick's Day, 3/17/25. The place was packed, but thanks to our reservation, we were seated promptly. The food was excellent, the music lively, and the atmosphere fantastic. The highlight of the experience was our server, Patrick, who did an outstanding job managing orders for our group of eight and keeping our drinks topped up. We will definitely be back! Holli Hurst read more

Delicious food and drinks!! What a great Irish Pub, the atmosphere was also great! We came on a Friday and were able to get a table quickly! The staff were all so pleasant! Please get the leek potato soup!! My husband got the fish and chips and I got the beef stew and we cleaned our plates. Please try the Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale! Fun place!! read more

Prior to the past few times I've visited the Auld Shebeen, I found it to be your typical Irish bar. But after ordering some new menu items, the food is better than average bar food. The Chicken Curry or Chicken Pot Pie are probably my two favorite things on the menu. They also offer trivia nights on Tuesdays which is always a blast. Good spot. read more

It seemed appropriate to walk in to an Irish pub from the rainy streets and we were greeted with live music! The interior is warm and comfortable, the food arrived quickly and warmed us right up. We emerged with our belly's filled and energy restored. I would eat here again! read more

The Auld Shebeen - Blurry fish & chips and Claddagh Bo Porter Cheeseburger - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We lucked into lunch at The Auld Shebeen when doing an errand in Fairfax. Great, friendly service, excellent food, outstanding sticky toffee pudding. We will go back! read more

Excellent service and food And Traditionsl Irish Music every Saturday 12-3pm an Irish Holiday in Fairfax read more

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The food was really good and the service was great. The inside vibe is really great is like an Irish pub inside and really cool. They had games playing on the tvs around the restaurant. The drinks were good and averagely priced as well, this is a great spot! read more

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Love this little gem located in the heart of the City of Fairfax. You walk in to copious amounts of wood, and a large bar to the left. This place is perfect for groups, or for you lone rangers out there. The food is delicious, with fantastic customer service. read more

I ordered fish and chips here and it was delicious! The service was awesome. And because I went on a Friday night, there was live music and karaoke in the basement! Would absolutely come back. read more

The atmosphere and decorations were great! Our food was delicious and server was very attentive.

Delicious Guinness Beef Stew and best with an ice cold draft. There's even music . Check the schedule.

Have always enjoyed the Irish / American food and beer here. Hanging out in this pub style restaurant with friends is always enjoyable. The service is always very good. The manager never has a problem jumping in and helping out where needed. read more

Awesome Irish pub with great music, wide selection of beer and whiskey. The four beer flight sampler is a great way to try their rotating craft beer. The Guinness was cold and was my favorite. The Cobb salad with chicken was fresh and delicious. The bar & wait staff were attentive and the food was brought out to our table within 15 minutes. If your looking for a great lunch or dinner with live Irish music, give The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub a try. Great local establishment, and ask for Kailen for the best service. read more

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Their lunch specials was a great deal. I had half of a Reuben sandwich, chips,and a cup of potato leek soup for $9. And it was a GREAT Reuben with delicious pastrami and homemade sauerkraut. The also served Irish soda bread with it. A great deal! read more

The Auld Shebeen - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

It used to be there were only 2 places you could get you an Irish Killkenny Irish cream ale. A place in california and a restaurant in DC. At one point none due to the pandemic. I called The Auld Shebeen and asked if they had Kilkenny and to my surprise the answer was yes! I asked again because I couldn't believe it. Had a most delightful meal with a Reuben and fries that were so delicious and a Kilkenny with great service in a welcoming atmosphere. I'll be back!! read more

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Long time fan, first time attending New Year's Eve. What a great time! The three-course meal plus champagne toast was outstanding! Each course was absolutely delicious! Service was attentive and not intrusive. Both live music groups were fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

Good bar, cold beer. The service is always good. That's about it. The food was bleh, nothing special.

The spinach and artichoke was excellent, it was nice and cheesy. The spiced cider was perfect for the chilly weather. My partner had the shepherd's pie. He says it was rich and consistent and delicious especially malt vinegar. I had the fish and chips, the fish was fried to perfection. It was firm and flakey and piping hot. Our server was so nice and friendly and periodically checked on us. I'd love to come back again for brunch! read more

The Auld Shebeen - Shepherd's Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Went here with friends from High School. Mervin, Drake, Koala, and Betty Lou. Walking thru the front door, it was as if I entered Narnia! I felt like I was in Ireland! What decor! What smells! We enjoyed the spinach dip, bbq wings, and a pretzel. Then, swilling our beers, we moved on to the main course. Everyone had Shepard's pie except Tony who had a fine cheeseburger. Don't miss this gem of a pub. The food was "magically delicious" just like Lucky Charms. read more

Beautiful inside and such great food! We had the baked Brie, St James Stew and the Bo Porter cheeseburger. It was our first time here and will absolutely be returning! read more

Fast seating. Live music was not Irish but ok. Lamb was very nice. Feels like a neighborhood pub.

You can taste the disappointment as you touch the soggy fries and dip your wings in the water they call ranch. Damn when does the band play. That would have helped. Service is friendly and very attentive. Thank you for that. Starting with the wine selection. The selection is caveman primitive (actually they options may be better). For example what quality restaurant would have cupcake or Sycamore Lane on their menu. The Irish has gone black here. The beer choices are not even worthy of being served here. The wine is priced 3x it's value. Do yourself a favor and get a good bottle from Total Wine on your way to the restaurant. It will save you at least $20. On to the grilled oil cheese children menu sandwich. It was well cooked perfectly. Any child would have been lucky to have such a perfectly cooked sandwich. That is until your child takes a bit. The look on his face is everything. I was puzzled at the look. How can a grilled cheese cause that look. Then I tasted it. Or should I say I tasted the vegetable oil that the bread was soaked in. I can only pray that he will eat a grilled cheese again. The jumbo wings are really about the size of normal wings that you can buy for $3 at a grocery store. The homemade dressing spent too much time in the sauna and absorbed too much water. It was runny and not very flavorful. The baked Brie was not even up to Costco standards. Do not order it. Prepare yourself for dismal Disappointment when you try the baked jerky (aka the beef brisket). Over slow cooked in an oven vs a smoker. Truly made like the dark ages in Ireland. The club Sandwich and Cahill Irish Stout Burger was decent and I really can't complain. However I would recommend looking into an Irish pub in Crystal City instead. In conclusion if you want outstanding service and to get a very expensive buzz on cheap wine and your children hate grilled cheese then this is the place for you. p.s. Again great service is exceptional. The management team did offer to replace the meal, took the brisket off the bill, and provided toffee pudding. That truly was the best part of the meal. In my wife's words "it is to die for" an addiction waiting to happen. However they charged for the dessert after they said they would provide it after the horrible microwaved brisket confession. Ugh!!!! I will never come back I would give 4 stars for service, 1 stars for appetizers, 2 stars entrees, 4 stars for dessert (mostly because we would not have ordered it, but they tricked us into getting it) read more

The Auld Shebeen - Sticky Toffee Pudding - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

What a great find! A fun atmosphere with live music. Delicious Irish food options! Fast and excellent service. Definitely make a reservation on a Friday or Saturday evening! Only negative was the burger was undercooked for Medium Well. read more

The Auld Shebeen - Short ribs, Auld Shebeen Burger, bangers and mash, and seafood pie. - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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First time eating here. I thought I would try it out since I've never had Irish cuisine before. I got the cottage pie. To me, I felt like a was eating a chicken pot pie with mash potatoes as the crust rather than the traditional pie crust on top. It came with broccoli and carrots sautéed in butter. There were big piece of shredded chicken and mushrooms in the filling. But the flavors didn't WOW me. It was very salty for me and I wish there was more dimension to the dish. The side of veggies was just there. I didn't really touch them, again I thought it lacked flavors. I thought the decor and inside was nice. It matched with the pub vibe. They had booths, tables, and bar seatings you can choose from. My server was nice and attentive. read more

The Auld Shebeen - Cottage Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Saturday or Sunday Brunch - the full Irish breakfast is the bomb! It's one of my favorites, I recommend this place if your looking for a real pub experience for brunch. read more

The Auld Shebeen - Full Irish Breakfast - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We've been here a couple times before and had burgers, which were good! Recently we went with my in-laws and wanted to change up our order. My in-laws had the fish and chips and the Irish sausages and Mash. They said both dishes were excellent. I ordered chicken tenders which unfortunately were over cooked / rubbery, but our waitress took them off the bill for us. My husband wasn't thrilled with his chicken wings either, saying the sauce was pretty bland. I tried one and agreed. However - I asked if they could do fries with cheese and bacon on them and they DELIVERED. Oh my goodness, the best "loaded" fries I think I've had in my life. Since my chicken wasn't good, the fries became my meal and honestly I wasn't mad about it ;) read more

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The food was great and came in large portions. Service was also excellent. Free public parking is only a block away.

My wife and I ordered from them through Grubhub. They were very prompt and the food was excellent. I had the Burdock Fish and Chips. My wife got the NY Strip Steak Salad. The fish was fresh and crunchy. My wife's steak was cooked perfectly to order( medium rare). They included everything we needed. I even requested extra tartar sauce which they provided a large portion free. I would not hesitate to order from them again! read more