Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.8

377 Reviews

$30 and under

European

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
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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Location
713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone number
(703) 548-1717
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
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Private dining

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Good for groups
Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Good for groups
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Hot spot
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub offers a lively atmosphere with "really good food" and "great entertainment." Patrons rave about the "fantastic brunch" and "unbeatable brunch menu." The pub is praised for its "fun atmosphere," "friendly staff," and authentic Irish dishes. While noise can be high, it remains a "neighborhood gem" for many.

377 Reviews

P
Philip
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Murphy's has always been a favorite place for me for dining, entertainment and for meeting friendly people.
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Joe VIP
New York City24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food, somewhat crowded restaurant. Service was limited in that there were too few servers and getting attention of ours was a little challenging.
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Jennifer
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Good food. Good service. Good prices. Fresh oysters.
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Cesar VIP
Las Vegas9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there for live music and drinks. The food was okay. Live music didn’t show up after waiting for an hour. Drinks were good.
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Sophia
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time at Murphy's! Good music, reasonable prices!
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Dino
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and worth the money however... noise level was very high on a Friday night
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paul VIP
Washington DC19 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The steak we ordered way at least half gristle with very little real meat
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Gretchen
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. We had a large group and it was handled efficiently and with a smile.
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Vanessa
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here with my friends to watch the commanders v eagles game. The food, staff, and environment was amazing. Will definitely come back for another visit!
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Philip
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Murphy's is at the top of my list of favorite venues for food, drink, music and an always friendly atmosphere.
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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 377 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

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 548-1717
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
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

Make a booking

Additional information

Private dining

Upstairs

Upstairs Dining

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Menu

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Murphy's Grand Irish Pub offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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