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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, Alexandria, VA

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.7
4.7
359 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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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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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

359 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.7 stars by 359 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
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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