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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, Alexandria, VA

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.8
4.8
363 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
---- 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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Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 363 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

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • 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 beloved spot in Alexandria, known for its "excellent breakfast" and "delicious brunch." Patrons rave about the "friendly and efficient" staff and "great service." The pub exudes a neighborhood charm with its cozy atmosphere and "wonderful evening" patio dining. While noise levels vary, the food consistently delights.

363 Reviews

  1. Nathan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good atmosphere, good food, good drink, good times.

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  2. Mike

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is an original gem of Old Town— always a great experience.

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  3. Carol

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Fish&Chips dinner, which was great. Flaky white fish, not fishy tasting, and the batter was crispy and perfect. I didn't even finish the tasty fries, there was plenty to eat. The Irish Stew was said to be Delicious! The bread was just the right compliment for it, and it was very filling. Two men had the Jameson New York steak. It was done perfectly to their satisfaction. The green beans were scrumptious, and the loaded potato yummy. We finished with some Irish Coffee that hit the spot 😋 The four of us were very happy with our meals. Our server, Dillon, was the best!

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  4. Stacey

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch at Murphys is always delicious! Service is always wonderful. And the price is right probably the cheapest brunch on King Street. One person had the seafood omelette, which was delicious! Another had the Irish country breakfast, which was absolutely delicious. Eggs were cooked to perfection. And our third person had waffles and bacon, and they were terrific too.

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  5. Mary

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location and chill atmosphere. Well priced drinks. Food inexpensive but subpar. Appetizers are like defrosted appetizers from BJs with exception of tuna. French dip, salmon, and tuna entrees were fine. Steaks covered in salty tasteless gravy. Pulled pork incredibly dry. Hard to see how the kitchen could mess up so bad on such easy dishes. Good service and friendly hostess.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 363 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

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
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