Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
Recently renovated, these cozy spaces make O'Connell's a special and unique place to gather. Enjoy authentic Irish fare in an authentic Irish restaurant and bar in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A great place for lunch, a night out, and your next private event. Daniel O'Connell's is a must-stop on King Street.

In our relaxed ambiance and unique surroundings, you might enjoy a table near the fireplace, a seat at one of our four bars, or your new favorite spot in one of our snugs. View our menus, including our brunch menu, sample party options, weekly specials, and other special event menus.
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Born in Ireland, raised in Old Town, shipped 4527 miles & 400 years young and called after Ireland's great patriot Daniel O'Connell "The Liberator", sink into our comfortable surroundings in our truly unique atmosphere. View our mesmerizing array of Irish historical antiques. Stroll through four ancient Irish Bars with blazing fires.
Our antique Irish setting creates a truly unique atmosphere for private events and special functions. We cater for all events from birthdays, weddings, promotions, receptions, christenings, afternoon functions, breakfast business meetings or just a good auld gathering for offices, societies, families and friends.
Enjoy new dishes and good auld favorites: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Seafood Linguini, 12oz New York Strip, Chicken Curry, Crispy Irish Egg Rolls, Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, and more. We support local farmers & brewers and source their products whenever possible. Make reservations online by sending us an email through our contact form or give us a call at 703.739.1124.
Local restaurant offered oyster specials all week and participated in a shucking competition on the final day. We can't wait for next year! Thank you to all who joined us. Our live entertainment included Irish dancers from Boyle School of Irish Dance, Brad Pugh, and the David Andrew Smith Band. Judging at 11pm.
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar is a modern Irish restaurant in an ancient Irish setting. Our expert culinary team invite you to join us and embark your taste buds on an exciting journey through new age Ireland. Our surroundings say it all; four bars with an average age of 240 years young.
Reviews (10)
Shani LeBlanc
Shani LeBlanc
Jan 21, 2022
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Outstanding restaurant! The staff is very friendly and they always have a smile to greet you. The food is fresh and continues to exceed my expectations ever visit. I can’t say enough great things about this great place. Thank you for making every visit better than the last!
Laurie Jean-Francois
Laurie Jean-Francois
Dec 15, 2021
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Fantastic spot to get authentic Irish fare and a pint. If you're spending a day in Old Town, O'Connell's is a perfect place to end the night!
Hilda Kroll
Hilda Kroll
Nov 19, 2021
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I checked menus all along King Street before I decided that the Corned Beef and Cabbage was exactly what I wanted for lunch. The meat was lean and tender and everything was covered with a delicious creamy sauce. Lyle provided great service with a smile.
Landis Rojas
Landis Rojas
Nov 16, 2021
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I passed a good time here, super fast service, you can choose inside or outside tables. Delicious food and the Irish coffee it's so good too!
Raphael Tisch
Raphael Tisch
Nov 12, 2021
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This is the most iconic looking and feeling pub I've seen in a while. They serve a fantastic pint of Guinness, Smithwicks, and 12 other draft beers. Their classic pub fare does not disappoint either - although, a little pricey. They have fantastic live music Sunday nights as well, if you're in the mood for a little Irish song.
Maddsmaxjesty
Maddsmaxjesty
Sep 27, 2021
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This spot has the most beautiful outdoor seating area ever! It’s filled with flowers and lots of seats right in the middle of the city.
The food is lovely as well. Tried the fish and chips as well as the potato leek soup. Both came in awesome portions and very tasty.
Id be a regular here if I lived nearby for sure.
Johnathon Edwards
Johnathon Edwards
Sep 12, 2021
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Decided to stop in on a random Sunday morning and grab some brunch. The Irish breakfast was pretty good. The beans were amazing and highly recommend. The coffee and service were standard for the area. I would recommend and will be dining again.
Maria
Maria
Aug 17, 2021
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This restaurant made me miss my time in Europe. It has such an authentic historical feel to it. It's decorated beautifully and it reflects its authentic feel.
The food is amazing! This is my second time visiting and I wanted to try something new but the Shepards pie was too delicious the first time, so I got it again.
My husband got the lamb burger. He was a big fan too! He has a new favorite now.
The waiters was terrific. The food arrived quickly and hot.
Ghazal Arabi Darrehdor
Ghazal Arabi Darrehdor
Jun 13, 2021
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What a gem!
We booked the patio for a birthday party on a Saturday night for 22 people.
First of all, many thanks to Sam for making the reservation so easy.
Secondly, I wanted to thank Alex for being so kind and attentive. I don’t know the names of the other staff that helped us, unfortunately, but they were all great.
The food came very fast and fresh, and all the dishes tastes really good. Same for the drinks. Can’t thank you guys enough for the great night.
Tj Colaci
Tj Colaci
Jun 12, 2021
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Cool place! Nice traditional Irish fare, great variety with their brunch menu. The place feels like your taking a trip back in time. Has an interesting old style/historical feel to it. Upstairs has a rooftop garden type dining area. Really pretty!