Kirwan’s on the Wharf
Irish pub · Waterfront ·
Authentic Irish pub fare, beer, whiskey, and live music.
Authentic Irish pub fare, beer, whiskey, and live music.
"At the Wharf’s longstanding Irish staple, the move is to pair a pint of frothy Guinness with an order of fish and chips. Beer-battered cod joins mushy peas, tartar sauce, and fries sprayed with malt vinegar during lunch and dinner ($24). Across the Potomac, Shirlington sibling spot Samuel Beckett’s offers the reliable order for a few bucks less ($18)." - Tierney Plumb
"This relatively new addition to the D.C. Irish pub scene is one of the more laid-back, casual options at the Wharf. It’s known for potent Irish whiskey cocktails, frothy Guinness pours, and beer-battered fish and chips. The perennially packed bar keeps serving later than most and hosts great cover bands on Saturday nights. The owners also run Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub In Arlington." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This Irish watering hole on the Wharf feels like my Cheers: friendly staff, extra-icy drafts of IPA and Guinness, reliably good burger/BLT/fries, big comfy white bar stools, and a late last call (1 a.m. or later) that makes it ideal for one more nightcap; weekends bring one‑man cover bands." - Eater Staff
"This newer addition to the D.C. Irish pub scene is one of the more laid-back, casual options in the Wharf development. The owners also run Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub In Arlington. Kirwan’s is the centerpiece of this weekend’s Ireland at The Wharf festival (Saturday, March 16), complete with Irish dance performances, Celtic rock bands, Six Nations Rugby (Ireland vs. Scotland) aired on the big screen, and Guinness beer garden on District and Transit Pier from noon to 6 p.m." - Tierney Plumb
"The Wharf’s resident Irish bar is big on fish and chips, but its BLT is also not to miss. The sleeper hit piles extra-crispy, smokey American bacon high on multigrain alongside mayo, lettuce, and tomato ($18)." - Tierney Plumb
