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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, Alexandria, VA

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.3 (384)
$30 and under
European
713 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
---- 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–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Breakfast Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 384 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for brunch

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub offers a "warm and friendly atmosphere" with consistently good food at great prices. It's a "favorite place for dining, entertainment," and meeting friendly people. Enjoy brunch with "fantastic" service, and indulge in treats like the soft-shell crab benedict. Outdoor seating is perfect for people watching.
384 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We wanted lunch and it was in 20 minutes because still breakfast, they wouldn’t accommodate so left and when next door to a luvly meal at Iron Horse

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  2. Cari VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Murphy's is always an excellent dining experience!

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  3. Bruce VIP

    South Carolina55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A regular place for family members do we made a visit with six. All handled well. Good food and drink.

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  4. Joanie VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    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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  5. William VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 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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  6. William VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 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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  7. Kathryn VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 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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  8. Philip

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 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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  9. Joe VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  10. Jennifer

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 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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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 4.3 stars by 384 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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 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
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Breakfast Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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