Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.8

358 Reviews

$30 and under

European

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Child-friendly

---- IF FOR SOME REASON, ALL RESERVATIONS SLOTS ARE GONE, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ONLY ALLOW FOR 30% OF OUR ENTIRE RESTAURANT TO BE RESERVED AT ANY ONE TIME TO ALLOW ROOM FOR WALK-INS ----
Opened in 1978 and located in the heart of historic Old Town, Alexandria, Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is one of Alexandria's best-loved and most inviting restaurants. Murphy's offers an extensive menu and top-class traditional cuisine in the welcoming ambiance of its cozy settings.

A short 10-15-minute drive from the nation's capital, this landmark establishment is located at the main intersection in Old Town, King & Washington.

Today, the tradition of great food and drink remains as steadfast as when the doors first opened back in 1978

Murphy's has Live Irish Music seven nights a week and on weekends, on both floors.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Irish, English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 548-1717
Website
http://www.murphyspub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With 40+ years of experience in catering to large groups, Murphy's has you covered. We have successfully hosted all types of events ranging from military wetting-downs, tour group dining, rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, fund-raising events, and even small group gatherings.
Private party contact
Luiza Madzharova: (703) 548-1717

Location
713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Old Town Alexandria
Cross Street
King St and Washington St
Parking details
After 6pm parking in available outside the 700 block on a first come first serve basis. All side streets offer meter parking in addition to city parking garages.
Public transit
Metro - Blue and Yellow lines at King street Metro
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighbourhood gem
Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Child-friendly
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is a lively neighborhood gem known for its "fantastic table" settings and vibrant atmosphere. With flavorful dishes like the meat and potato pie and big portions of fish and chips, it offers delicious meals and exceptional service. Popular for brunch, "always a great brunch," the pub's friendly staff and outdoor seating enhance the dining experience. Despite occasional noise, it's a must-visit for those in Alexandria.

358 Reviews

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Seth
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a reservation of 12. Table was ready when wet got there. Drinks were great, food was delicious. Great atmosphere.
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Brian
South Dakota
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent crab cakes and a good pint of Guinness.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Murphy's is always a pleasure. A big shout out to Jimmy, our server extraordinaire.
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Jacquette
Hawaii
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall we were pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. The portions were ample and the flavors quite good. The mashed potatoes were dry, but still ok. Glad we ordered the Irish stew to go with it.
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Brian B
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening outside patio. Great service & delicious food. Crabcakes, shrimp, scallops amazing. Chocolate cake wonderful. We’ll go back
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Karin
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were given a table upstairs so it would be quieter. The food was excellent and our server was attentive but not overly so.
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Evelyn
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came in for brunch Sunday. Website says brunch until 3:00 but actually it stops at 2:00, we got there at 1:45. Unfortunately my eggs were over cooked , potato’s were old and cold, pancakes were burnt, black. Biscuit was old and dry. I was very disappointed as we had eaten there before and it was good.
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JenD
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always great food, especially their oysters. Noise level is contingent on how many super drunk people are there at any given time. But it’s an Irish bar so caveat emptor.
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CharlieH
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great brunch after mass on Sunday! The eggs Benedict is very reliable. Veggie omelet made to order for our dairy free daughter. Belgian waffles that are always a crowd pleaser.
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Stacey
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious breakfast outside. Service was wonderful. The food is always delicious. And they are always kind to my dog.
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FAQs

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1717.

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is rated 4.8 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross Street
King St and Washington St
Area
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Irish, English
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
After 6pm parking in available outside the 700 block on a first come first serve basis. All side streets offer meter parking in addition to city parking garages.
Public transit
Metro - Blue and Yellow lines at King street Metro
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.murphyspub.com/
Phone number
(703) 548-1717
Private party facilities
With 40+ years of experience in catering to large groups, Murphy's has you covered. We have successfully hosted all types of events ranging from military wetting-downs, tour group dining, rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, fund-raising events, and even small group gatherings.
Private party contact
Luiza Madzharova: (703) 548-1717

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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