Kirwan’s on the Wharf
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Category: Irish Pubs, Waterfront, Happy Hour Spots
Neighborhood: The Wharf
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Address: 749 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
A beautifully authentic and laid-back Irish retreat that blends traditional "home away from home" warmth with stunning waterfront views of the Potomac River.
🍸 Best For
Waterfront dining, authentic Irish comfort food, late-night drinks, live weekend music, and scenic river views.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Fish & Chips: Renowned for serving some of the best fish and chips in the city, the dish features a traditional Galway-inspired recipe with North Atlantic cod and double-fried Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Lively Weekend Entertainment: A perennially busy staple of Wharf nightlife that hosts energetic live cover bands on weekends and stays open later than many neighboring establishments.
- Authentic Irish Flavors: The menu boasts premium imported Irish Nature beef, signature Beef Wellington, and perfectly poured, frothy pints of Guinness.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- For those seeking a late-night bite, a dedicated late-night menu is served from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
- Outdoor seating is highly recommended for prime views of the boats and river, and reservations can be made for both lunch and dinner.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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🔄 Weekly Events
🧇 Sunday Afternoon Waffles
A family-friendly Sunday tradition featuring specialty waffles.
🥞 Sunday Family Waffles
A Sunday afternoon tradition featuring waffles for the family.
🍳 Weekend Fare & Irish Breakfast
Experience a traditional Irish home away from home with weekend specials including Full Irish Breakfast, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, and specialty brunch sandwiches.
Weekend Fare (Brunch) 🍳☘️
Enjoy a specialized weekend menu featuring items such as the Becketts Beef Burger, Chorizo Burger, Prime Rib Steak Sandwich, and traditional Irish breakfast options.
Weekend Late Night 🌙🍻
Extended late-night menu availability for weekend guests.
Recent Reviews from Google
Great dining experience on the wharf! Came for dinner around 6pm and there was no wait to sit outside. Good service and food. Not pictured: oysters. The fish & chips were great, the batter was...
The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and the servers are friendly and attentive. I ordered the fish and chips. I enjoyed the chips and the tartar sauce the came with them. The batter for the fish...
A beautiful place off the wharf. We were looking for a place to grab lunch. We had some delicious fresh raw oysters and the Irish steak sandwich. My son had fish and chips. The bread for the sandwich...
I stopped in on a weekday lunch and it was easy to get a seat. The service was quick and friendly, the food was delicious, and the place was a nice chill atmosphere. I had the chicken pot pie and a...
Food was good - ordered a lobster roll with a side salad (made differently than what I am used to, but it was good) and the second order was a chicken Caesar salad. Mai Tai's for drinks. Service was...
