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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub


3.5 of 5 stars 49 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Delicatessen, Irish, Steakhouse
  • Average price: £ 7 ($ 12)

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3 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
4 Nov 2009

I don't disike Murphy's, but it's always packed, filled with smoke, very drunk people bumping into you, and hard to consistently get beer. If you are looking for a packed bar with average food and service then this is your place. I've lived in Alexandria for 40 years and still don't get why there's a line outside this place on... more

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2 of 5 stars
Northern Virginia
5 Oct 2009

Stay away from this sham of a restaurant. The fish my wife ordered was uncooked in the middle and my wife accidently ingested some of it. Also, the mixed drinks were obviously watered down and they forgot the bring the salad that came with my order. There appeared to be little concern from the restaurant staff. more

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4 of 5 stars
Alexandria
24 May 2009

This is a great bar that has good music on the weekends. It fills up pretty quickly but not too much so. While it's not the first place I'd think of to eat on King Street, it actually has pretty decent food for a bar/pub. Definitely THE place to have a beer when in Old Town. Their New Years Eve... more

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3 of 5 stars
Washington State
7 May 2009

As someone who lives in Ireland, people feel compelled to take me to their local "Irish pub." In this case, we landed at Murphy's pub after church on a day where the rain wouldn't stop. The place was crowded, but there was no line: the hostess (aren't they supposed to make you feel welcome?) told us there was a half-hour... more

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3 of 5 stars
24 Apr 2009

I enjoyed my fish and chips here. However, downstairs gets smoky and upstairs gets loud when the live music starts. more

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3 of 5 stars
Bay City, Michigan
15 Apr 2009
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This place was advertised in a publication for Alexandria, VA. It sounded like fun. Typical bar food, nothing I can really remember stood out, not bad, not real good, either. LOL. Service was basic, we had to wait and wait for our check to arrive, considered just leaving some $$ on table and leaving. Very crowded, so assume it is... more

Bar food.
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2 of 5 stars
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8 Jan 2009

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2 of 5 stars
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6 Jan 2009

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5 of 5 stars
VIRGINIA
5 Jan 2009

We visted old town twice in the last few months and initally we dined at o'connells irish pub after reading some reviews. Basic Fish and Chips was our dinner and at oconnells the portions were expensive, small and the "chips" were prefab (sysco) fries that were bland and limp. It could have been a kids meal in fact the only... more

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5 of 5 stars
8 Dec 2008

Murphy's is a great Irish Pub. The beer is excellent, staff is quick. food is excellent and clientele are friendly. Also very easy location within walking distance to other great spots in Alexandia. more

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub Address

713 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3014
Tel: (703) 548-1717
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.