WASHINGTON — Whether you prefer to chow down on corned beef and cabbage, listen to bagpipes or chug a green beer, there are plenty of great places in the D.C. region to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
WTOP wanted to weed through the heap of pubs, taverns and restaurants to find the best places to hang out for the Feast of Saint Patrick. D.C. area residents helped us find gold by sharing their favorite places to visit, as well as why they think it’s the ideal spot.
Below is a list of the most popular responses:
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Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, Virginia
- “The owner and staff go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time. In the dining room, people of all ages celebrate the day with live music. With both an indoor and outdoor bar, there is plenty of space to grab a pint. NO GREEN BEER!”
- “Good music. Good vibe. Restaurant in separate from bar area so families can enjoy a nice meal away from the partiers. Beautiful new covered patio area.”
- “Wonderful staff and clientele. It is both a family restaurant and a bar; both casual and elegant; and very Irish. PS the food is great too.”
- “It is the local place where everyone knows your name. The staff is incredible; the food is great. Where else would one want to spend St. Patrick’s Day?”
- “The “4P’s” is my home away from home. Not only are the service, food and staff amazing, but the support and genuine caring the owners give to the community is unmatched. Their support and involvement has helped raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various causes.”
- “I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid. It’s got great food, great drinks, a great atmosphere, and great people. I love this place!”
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Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia
- “Been going there for 20 years. Always a nice crowd of people. Music is good. Beer is cold. All kinds of people having a nice time celebrating a fun day.”
- “I have been going to Murphy’s for over 10 years. Whether it’s Steak Night Thursday or St. Patrick’s Day, the atmosphere is unlike any other place. St. Patrick’s Day at Murphy’s is filled with great fun and nothing compares to the one and only Pat Connolly leading everyone in singing Irish folk songs. It is the best Irish Pub outside of Boston! Sla’inte!!”
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The Dubliner in Northwest, D.C.
- “There is no better place to celebrate. Outstanding hospitality; great food and the best pint of Guinness anywhere!”
- “All day drinking and LIVE Irish music. Great shepherds pie too!”
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The Irish Channel in Northwest, D.C.
- “Great authentic pub! Been going there for years! Live Music, place get’s packed!”
Ireland’s Four Provinces will be starting St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Thursday with “K’Eggs” from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a three-course lunch (11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) and dinner (5, 7, & 9 p.m.) complete with live music all day. Reservations are recommended.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub began St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 5 and will continue with various events through Thursday.
The Dubliner began celebrations last week and will continue with various events through Thursday: To celebrate 42 years the pub will offer 42 cent pints of Guinness from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, three bands playing traditional Irish Music live all day beginning at 10 a.m. and will offer the pub’s signature Irish whiskey (shown above) — “The Dubliner Irish Whiskey” — which will be served for the first time.
The Irish Channel will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with live music from 12 p.m. until the wee morning hours. Their menu will feature Irish favorites: corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherds pie, beef stew, Irish bacon and cabbage … just to name a few.
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