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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, Alexandria, VA

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.7 (381)
$30 and under
European
713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
---- 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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Private dining

Menu

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What 381 people are saying

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for groups

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with consistently good food and excellent service. Guests rave about "the best Guinness pours in town" and "fantastic service" at the bar. Popular for brunch and live music, Murphy's ensures a lively dining experience with "reasonable prices" and a cozy ambiance.

381 Reviews

  1. Joanie VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you don’t mind the traffic noise, I recommend sitting outside under umbrellas, sipping mimosas and people watching. Friendly staff and great food. Always a winner for Sunday brunch!

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  2. William VIP

    Washington DC25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The soft-shell crab benedict was an enjoyable treat. We so enjoyed celebrating Mother's Day at Murphy's with friends.

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  3. William VIP

    Washington DC25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch at Murphy's is always a treat--very consistently good food at a great price in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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  4. Kathryn VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the brunch at Murphy’s and the service at the bar (Maddie) is fantastic!!

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  5. Philip

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 381 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Old Town Alexandria

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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