Crabcakes at murphys irish pub #5
Crabcakes at murphys irish pub #5

Murphy’s Irish Pub: A Taste of Ireland in Alexandria

The Best Irish Food In Town If you’re looking for a taste of Ireland in Alexandria, look no further than Murphy’s Irish Pub. This restaurant is a beloved local spot that offers not only delicious made-to-order Irish cuisine, but also friendly bar service and lively weekly events. Whether you’re a local or just passing through,

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OUTSIDE SEAFOOD

What Irish Spices Should You Keep In Your Cabinet?

While many of us are trying out new Irish dishes during quarantine, some are wondering, what are the key ingredients to stock up on during your next trek to the grocery store? Many generations of cooks in Ireland use these common herbs spices to ensure their dishes are top-notch: 1. ThymeThis traditional herb is used

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Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey

Welcome to whiskey season, everyone. It’s a grand time of year, where food is plentiful, friends are friendlier, clothes more cozy, and whiskey flows like a mountain stream after a heavy spring rain. Hell, it almost makes you want to throw on some Uggs and age some whiskey in a pumpkin-spiced barrel. (Don’t you f***ing

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5 Types Of Drinking Buddies You Probably Have

There’s a good argument to be made that grabbing a drink with your buddies is at the top of the “How to Spend Your Time Wisely” list. It’s not just about brushing off the day, starting a big night out, or simply waiting out traffic, but it’s about forming stories that you can then retell

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Have Your Fish and Chips And Eat Them Too

What do you need from your favorite place? Let’s discuss.  Yesterday, I was chatting at the bar with a woman while she waited for her friend. We struck up an easy conversation as I was not-so-inconspicuously taking a photo of the Murphy’s Irish Pub Shrimp Killarney. It happens every time. And the conversation went like

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Oysters or Clams – You Tell Us

Oysters vs Clams (A Debate as Old as Time) Are you someone who sits at our raw bar and can’t decide if you want oysters or clams? Or do you not have a good explanation of the differences between these two items on a menu? Well, they’re best when mixed, but if you can’t choose

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A Perfect Time For Crab Legs At Murphy’s

To crab lovers the idea of pans of of different crab legs pulled from Virginia and national waters is all the invitation they need to come to Murphy’s Irish Pub in the Alexandria. A properly stacked ocean to table crab restaurant. There is no need to devote a specific day or promotion. Virginian Seafood 101:

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Health Benefits Of Crab

Anything you do should be done in moderation, crab legs included. I do not like hearing that but you can overindulge on anything. That being said, crab legs offer a lot of health benefits. I will confess, health and nutrients do not even cross my mind when the cravings for fresh crab legs hit. Nevertheless,

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Sunday: 
Champagne Brunch: 10am-3pm.

Monday: 
Homemade Ale Burgers: 11am-3pm.

Tuesday: 
½ Price Burgers: 4-9pm
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Trivia at 8:15pm

Wednesday:
Wing Night

Thursday: 
Steak Night: 5-9pm

Friday: 
Freedom Fridays: Discounts for Military Families

Saturday: 
Breakfast 9am-Noon
Seafood Saturday

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HAPPY HOUR: From 3pm-7pm
$2.25 OFF Irish and Craft Beers
$1.25 OFF Domestic Beers
$3.25 OFF Jameson Irish Whiskey

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Join us every Tuesday night at 8:15 pm for Pub Trivia! We are proud to partner with Brainstormer Trivia to make this event possible.

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murphys party room

Murphy’s has 40 years of experience hosting private events of all sizes. We offer a private room with special menus created by our chef.

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Murphy’s has a locally sourced and seasonal menu.

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Murphy’s has two locations to serve you. Click the link below for information about our Alexandria location.

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