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

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

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. more

husband's favorite pub more

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

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

Great for night life, but a little chaotic for most. more

A friend and I were in Alexandria with our two ten-year-olds. It can be tough to find a place that has something to appeal to the kids where the grownups want to eat, but Murphy's fit the bill. The non-smoking areas are small but the one upstairs is almost smoke-free. We were pleasantly surprised to hear the live music on... more