Doyle won’t pop up as an Irish pub, but we believe it qualifies. It’s the hotel bar at the Irish-owned Dupont Circle Hotel that brands itself as a chic lounge with sophisticated cocktails. It also serves a brilliant pint of Guinness and is the go-to-spot before and after any official and other Irish events in DC.

Duffy’s Irish Pub

Laid-back and lively, Duffy’s Irish Pub is where D.C. goes for proper pints, unbeatable wings, and game-day energy. Whether you’re cheering with fellow fans, catching a comedy show, or just dropping by for a casual night out, Duffy’s delivers that easygoing Irish pub vibe with a local twist.

Popular bar on U Street, popular with Irish and Irish American crowd. Irish owned bar but not Irish themed

Kelly's Irish Times

Established in 1978 and located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC, Kelly’s Irish Times is one of the most celebrated pubs in America.

Kirwan’s on the Wharf

Our intention in opening Kirwan’s was to celebrate our homeland by making your experience as authentically Irish as possible. To do this, we contracted eight carpenters from Ireland who flew over with huge containers bearing all of our interior furnishings and materials. Every bar, tile, table, chair, panel and photograph you see is from Ireland. About those photographs on our walls - each one was selected and brought over by owner Mark Kirwan’s dad from The Photography Institute in Ireland. The historical subjects of horses and GAA sportsmen are particular interests of Mark’s. He takes pride in his heritage and enthusiastically shares it with everyone who walks through the doors of Kirwan’s.