ALEXANDRIA, VA — St. Patrick's Day is on Friday, March 17, and what better way to enjoy the holiday than drinking a pint at an Irish pub? Grab your green and shamrock n' roll all night long at some of the best Irish pubs in the area, according to Yelp users.
Bars in Old Town
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub
On Yelp: "The name is a bit deceiving because if it's an Irish Pub it's a dive - but it's one awesome freakin' dive."
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
On Yelp: "I visited Dublin in 2011 and I must say, this felt just like it. This pub has a historic feel with genuine Irish roots."
Union Street Public House
On Yelp: "Definitely great for dining and for just chilling with a group of friends at the bar."
Bilbo Baggins
On Yelp: "Really enjoyed this place - nice lite Lord of the Rings theme."
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
On Yelp: "I love O'Connell's and the ambiance was especially inviting today - seated in front of the fire in the bar area was very cozy."
Other Bars in the Area
Fiona’s Irish Pub in Kingstowne
On Yelp: "Great Irish pub which offers all the fare you would find on a menu in Ireland. ... The Irish sausage is real Irish."
Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church
On Yelp: "They have great live music and the atmosphere caters to all ages, even as a traditional Irish pub."
Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Tysons Corner
On Yelp: "A genuine Irish pub in a small strip mall?! Yes, right here in Northern Virginia."
The Auld Shibeen in Fairfax City
On Yelp: "It's a true community spot, in a semi-metropolitan, transient area."
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