Celtic Groups and Events in the Washington, DC Area

Regional Pubs

DC NW

Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant
808 7th Street NW - (202) 789-0066

Fadó is located at the corner of 7th and H at the edge of Chinatown just one block from the MCI Center and just down from the Convention Center. If you are taking the train we are at the Chinatown and Gallery Place Metro stop.

Ireland's Four Fields
(Formerly Ireland's Four Provinces)
3412 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 - (202)244-0860
Nanny O'Briens
3319 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 - 202-686-9189

featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere, live music, and the best Guinness pint in town. Irish Seisiun: Join us at 9pm on Monday nights for a traditional Irish jam. Bring your instrument or just come and enjoy the music.
The Dubliner
Number 4 "F" Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 - (202) 737-3773

Known throughout the city for its free-flowing spirits, not to mention its free-flowing Irish spirit, The Dubliner offers delicious pub fare, live Irish entertainment 7 night a week, and a vast selection of beers and ales-including some of our very own.

During warm weather, enjoy people watching on Massachusetts Avenue on our open air patio.

Maryland Montgomery County

Ri Ra
4931 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 - Phone: 301.657.1122

Ri Ra adds to the existing ambience of Bethesda's thriving restaurant and nightlife by bringing its own history with it. Ri Ra is divided into two distinct areas, the traditional Irish Pub and the Ri Ra restaurant. Both the traditional Irish Shop Bar and the unique Olympia Theatre Bar have been meticulously restored and shipped to Bethesda; both are magnificent examples of authentic Irish carpentry and craftsmanship from over 100 years ago.

The Royal Mile Pub
2407 Price Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 - 301-946-4511

The Royal Mile Pub has been nestled in downtown Wheaton for more than 20 years. In the tradition of Scottish pubs before them, the Royal Mile Pub has a strong focus on their surrounding community. The Pub offers a familiar, enjoyable and fun atmosphere for all – customers and staff.

Virginia Alexandria

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- 703-548-1717

Murphy's Irish Pub is dedicated to providing you with lively traditional Irish entertainment every night of the week. And Thursday-Saturday you can choose between two different musical options! Enjoy entertainers such as Double Down, Pat Carroll, Kevin James, Pat Garvey, Rocky Guttman, Cean na, and many many more. Bring your requests and your best singing voice- music starts at 8:30pm nightly

Pat Troy's Ireland's Own
111 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 - (703) 549-4535

Pat Troy's proudly serves the excellent traditional Irish and American cuisine daily from 11:00 AM until 2:00 AM*. Enjoy casual dining 7 days a week in a friendly atmosphere. Come on in a get a traditional Irish breakfast (where else will you find black and white pudding this side of the atlantic), our famous Guinness marinated flank steak, or a good old-fashioned cheese burger!

The lively strains of Irish music drift across the square each night of the week, as visitors to the Pub raise their voices in song and laughter, with the nights featured performer. Celtic Harpist, Lee Davenport, plays during Sunday Brunch. Bring the whole family to enjoy traditional Irish music.

Virginia Arlington

Ireland
2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22201 -- Phone: 703-525-3600

Ireland's Four Courts is one of Virginia's truly unique places. Located in the heart of Courthouse - minutes from the Nation's Capital - we offer something for everyone. The lavish dark wood, cozy fireplace and friendly faces will carry you to another time. True authentic Irish cuisine featuring our selection of fresh salmon helps you drift thousands of miles across the Atlantic. Have a Pint of Plain (Guinness), sit back, relax and enjoy your mini-vacation to Ireland.

Ri Ra
2915 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 - Phone: 703.248.9888

Located on the Wilson Boulevard, Ri Ra Arlington was built entirely from authentic Irish salvage material. The pub was meticulously restored and shipped to Arlington from Ireland and captures the unique atmosphere of traditional Victorian era Irish pubs. Originally built in about 1908, the interior is warm and rich, constructed by notable craftsmen from the finest available materials of the day. Walking in from the busy, energetic, ‘hustle and bustle’ of Clarendon into the cozy atmosphere of the pub, one gets a sense of walking back in time.

Sine Irish Pub & Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce St Arlington, VA 22202 - p: 703-415-4420

Virginia Fairfax County

Ireland's Four Provinces, Falls Church
105 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046 - (703) 534-8999

Virginia Loudoun County

Kirkpatrick
Suite 199, 44050 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn VA 20147 703-724-9801

O'Faolains
20921 Davenport Drive Sterling, VA 20165 Tel.: 703-444-9796

Live music on weekends; open session every Sunday at 6pm.

Virginia Prince William County

Kirkpatrick's Pub, Dominion Valley
5351 Merchants View Square, Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-6635