The Irish in Arlington, VA

Arlington’s Irish community thrives just across the river from Washington, DC, blending historic roots with a lively modern presence. The Irish Network DC connects professionals and fosters cultural ties, while the Embassy of Ireland often supports events that extend into Northern Virginia. Pubs like Ireland’s Four Courts near Courthouse and Celtic House on Columbia Pike offer authentic food, music, and camaraderie. Each March, Arlington joins the region’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, keeping Irish heritage alive in the heart of Northern Virginia.

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Ireland's Four Courts

2051 Wilson Blvd

Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington is where you go when you want the real deal - pints, footy, and comfort food that sticks to your soul. Whether you're posted up for a Premier League match, brunchin’ like a champ, or just chasing some midweek craic, this spot delivers with heart. Classic pub vibes, no frills, just good times.

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McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant

567 23rd St S

McNamara’s in Arlington is where Irish comfort meets local hangout vibes. Whether you’re digging into shepherd’s pie, belting out karaoke, or just chasing a Guinness with some good banter, this Crystal City gem has you covered. With weekly trivia, live tunes, and all the craic you can handle - it’s a proper pub with a laid-back soul.

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O'Sullivan's Irish Pub

3207 Washington Blvd

O’Sullivan’s in Arlington is your classic Irish pub with proper pours, hearty grub, and a whiskey shelf that goes deep. Tucked in Clarendon, it’s the kind of place where the music’s live, the staff know your name, and the Guinness flows like it should. Come for the stew, stay for the craic.

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The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant

2500 Columbia Pike

The Celtic House in Arlington feels like your favorite pub back home - even if home’s across the Atlantic. With rich wood, comfort food like lamb stew and fish & chips, and a whiskey list that means business, it’s the kind of place you settle into and don’t want to leave. Brunch, live tunes, and good craic always on tap.

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The nation’s capital has long been home to a proud Irish community, with ties dating back to laborers who helped build the city and later waves of immigrants who shaped its neighborhoods. Today, Irish culture thrives through institutions like the Irish American Club and pubs such as The Dubliner near Capitol Hill and Ireland’s Four Provinces in Arlington, which serve as gathering spots for music, sport, and conversation. Each March, the city celebrates with the Washington, DC St. Patrick’s Parade along Constitution Avenue, while cultural diplomacy is strengthened through events at the Embassy of Ireland, making DC a unique crossroads of Irish heritage and national life.

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