Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

Name: Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Address: 713 King St, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 548-1717
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

258 Reviews

$30 and under

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---- 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Takeout

(703) 548-1717

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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
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

What 258 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!! Great service
M
Marm
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to eat with friends. Great authentic pub cuisine and atmosphere! I highly recommend this restaurant for an outing with friends and family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
Unfortunately, this was a huge disappointment! When we arrived, we were given a brunch menu. Nothing on Open Table or on the pub's website showed it to be brunch only. When I decided to order the steak and eggs from the brunch menu, I was told they did not have any more steak. So, both my wife and I settled for the hamburger platter. When the hamburgers came out, they were very poorly executed. There was no seasoning on the burger whatsoever. It tasted like a piece of charred briquette. My wife couldn't even eat hers. When the manager stopped by our table and asked how our meal was, I told her how disappointed I was. The manager did take the meals off of the bill. However, that doesn't change the fact the food was awful. I have eaten here in the past and the food was good, but I was not so lucky this time! I guess my only positive would be the customer service the waitress and the manager provided.
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Wardian55
Exclusive
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I never pass up an Irish Pub, and this one didn't disappoint! Great location, just down King Street. This one has been there for a while and has been visited by many police officers from across the country. It's a museum of sorts as well as a great pub. I had the Sheppards Pie and draft. It was great that I went back two days later for lunch. I Had Cornbeef and Cabbage and two more drafts. Still just as good. I hope to go back again next year.
ES
EricS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They provided excellent service. I had a special request for the way my food was served and they were so nice about it and brought my food just as I requested. I will go there every time we are in Alexandria!!!! The food is amazing and so are the servers. One of the servers - who was not our server - even came by our table to see if my food was brought out to my satisfaction.
JB
JanisB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food at a reasonable price. Servers were attentative. We'd go back often if we lived closer.
FP
FriedaP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent brunch and service. Friendly and happy staff! Enjoyable time
J
Joaniest
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food and service! My go-to brunch place in Alexandria.
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NewmanW
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, delicious food and friendly/professional staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
Took my grandson here for his first Murphys brunch. Service was overall slow and lacking for 10:30a with the restaurant not even 1/2 full. Ordered my grandsons steak for his steak and eggs was ordered medium rare and it came out Pittsburgh, charred on the outside and rare bordering uncooked on the inside. He tried to eat it but was put off and went with another side of bacon instead. Will we stop coming here, nope, love it here! Jyat our honest feedback since you asked!
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amyc
Anchorage
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing. Atmosphere was Fun as always.
OD
OlivierD
Miami
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I reserved a table ,I came the day before to make sure that I will get a good table ,Kate the bartender. Put my reservation in the location of her i pad I came on Saturday no table was reserved ,I asked to talk to management,no one came ,this is the most awful pub /restaurant that I ever been,it was abominable ,disgraceful ,no one care I will not use opentable , you asked to confirm that i will be there ,and the table was never to be found for my reservation
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Tim52
New York Area
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
No one was aware of our reservation. After waiting 10 minutes they created a small two top in very back of restaurant in the hallway on the way to the bathrooms. Once seated staff came to take our order. So we left after 15 mins.
PD
PaulD
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pub and another great show from Pat Carrol
B
Biker77
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very warm Irish atmosphere. All decorated for St. Patrick's. Outstanding brunch as always.
MM
MichelleM
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Having made a reservation which we showed up for on time, the table where we were seated was a disappointment. How was a table not ready when we had a reservation? We followed the hostess around while she looked for a table. There were plenty of seating options near the fireplace but she said we could only have a table squeezed into a tiny corner by the stage or a table directly in front of the very cold and very drafty door. We chose the drafty door. Not long after we received drinks, another two top came in —no reservation—and she immediately sat them at one of the areas in front of the fireplace, where she said we couldn’t sit. The rest of the experience was a pleasure as always, but I can’t see the point of making a reservation for my friends birthday brunch if it wasn’t going to be honored. As a frequent patron, this is the first time an experience here has been disappointing.
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Biker77
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My absolute favorite place. Genuine Irish hospitality and atmosphere. Great food and outstanding value. Very warm.
D
Drew
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place and the live music daily!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, great service and great food.
DR
DRock
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Fun venue - good food and service - a bit loud, but knew that going in.
B
Biker77
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always warm, very Irish, authentic, caring. Great food and great value. My absolute favorite place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had another lovely lunch at Murphy’s. Haven’t been out in a long time. They were wonderful and honored our request for a table by the beautiful fireplace. Thanks to them for that. The food is alway good. Quantity may be down a bit, but it is to be expected in this climate we are currently in.
PT
PeterT
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Participated in Alexandria Restaurant week so decided to try them. The place was packed. No social distancing possible. Many without masks. Host sat us immediately as per our reservation. Both our main dish (NY Strip and duck confit) came out cold! The soup bowl was not wiped clean before serving and none of the deserts were available. So we both ended up with a terrible bit-sized bread pudding as the only alternative. Beside the desert, if the temperature of the food was appropriate and the presentation was good, it would have been a better dining experience. As for the waiter, I would not call him service oriented at all. Could not explain any menu item. Even when asked for a glass of water, he seemed annoyed. The 2-men band was nice and not too loud. Would probably return only for a drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A dear friend’s birthday!
I
Issy211
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good breakfast and $11.95 for steak and eggs, not bad at all. I ended my breakfast with a spicy Irish coffee, yummy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch is great!!!
AG
AndreaG
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
So well decorated for Christmas! Thank you for staying flexible with our reservation!!
WM
WillardM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated fairly promptly on the second floor and enjoyed nachos and Irish stew.
JR
JosephR
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience3
seafood combo was very good, although the crab cake was a bit bready. Server was excellent
M
Michellevsp
Washington DC
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience4
I’m chalking this up to a bad day at Murphy’s… My burger was grey outside and raw inside plus my martini was warm. The replacement burger was just plain bland. This was NOT the food quality Murphy’s usually provides. My husband’s fish and chips was great as usual. I was disappointed enough to cancel our brunch reservations. 😔
FP
FriedaP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Champagne brunch was excellent, food was delicious!
B
Biker77
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful and friendly Irish atmosphere and hospitality. Excellent Sunday brunch. You won't go away hungry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, food and service as always. Very budget friendly place!
B
Bandido
Washington DC
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great pub food in an atmospheric Irish pub. Try the traditional Irish breakfast for brunch!
ES
EricS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time back to Murphy's in 25 years. I'd been going to Murphy's since I was 15 until I moved from the area. Had a chance to take my wife and son. The place hasn't changed. Still great food and music. A fun night out in Old Town. Fora true Irish evening, you can't really beat Murphy's.
B
Biker77
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, fantastic atmosphere , food, service and value. Halloween day was exceptional.
CO
COcouple60ish
Denver
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour prices on drinks and apps! The fish and chips was the best I ever had, crisp outside and fish melt in your mouth inside. Only complaint is we went there for the music, which is posted online to start at 7. Wrong! It starts at 9. ☹️ Too long for us to wait. Just know before you go….
EM
ElizabethM
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved Sunday brunch - great food, service and atmosphere
SH
SandiH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Champagne brunch is the best. The shrimp and grits are amazing!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Murphy's Grand Irish Pub using the Order Online button. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1717.

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is rated 4.4 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(703) 548-1717

Other options

Order online

713 King St Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
King St and Washington St
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
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

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

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

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What 258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

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

How is Murphy's Grand Irish Pub restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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