Nanny O'Brien's

This place as incredible atmosphere, the bar tender was busy but attentive, clearly experienced and very friendly. We got the fish and chips and it was great. After a few drinks and food our tab came quickly and we didn't wait at all for my card back. Amazing place would definitely go back.

A good place to have a drink, staff is friendly and efficient. There are only two wines, a Pinot Grigio and a Cab Sauv which are fine but the range could be expanded a little. The bar is large which is great and lots of seating so it’s a comfortable space.

The barbecue wings are incredible! They were meaty and cooked to perfection; we really enjoyed them. The quesadillas were awesome too. The service was a little slow, but overall the atmosphere is that of a small neighborhood bar.

The Kind of Bar You Accidentally Stay At for Three Rounds You know that moment after work when you tell yourself you will just grab one drink? That is exactly how I ended up spending an entire Friday evening at Nanny O’Brien’s, the Irish pub that feels like the heartbeat of Cleveland Park. It is the kind of place where the bartenders somehow keep track of twenty orders at once and still remember your drink the next round. The crowd is a great mix of neighbors, regulars, people wandering up from the metro, a few still in work clothes, a few clearly not. It is unpretentious, comfortable, and has that true neighborhood watering hole energy that is hard to find in DC anymore. If you are looking for a fancy cocktail bar, this is not it. But if you want to grab a pint, trade stories with strangers, and maybe forget about your inbox for a

Horrible service. Walked in, the sign says to seat yourself. Waited for 10+ minutes with no one greeting us or approaching the table even. Decided to approach them at the bar, but they were more interested in counting money at the register than helping customers. I also emailed them after this happened, and they never replied. I guess this place doesn’t want business! Avoid.

Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and food is a solid notch above usual pub fare. The wings are especially good! Also, a great place to watch NY Giants games during football season.

We LOVE the sunday night bar tender, Teddy. Great service and is so friendly! Always makes sunday night football a memorable night. Always appreciate him!

The best place in Washington D.C. for fried pickles. If you are a fried pickle aficionado, you know how hard it is to find a restaurant that makes them correctly. Seriously though, the staff is friendly and great. The atmosphere is lovely. The menu is what you expect from an American-Irish pub. If you are in the area, stop in and have a bite.

I really like Nanny's. Definitely a place to grab a bite with friends or have a drink and watch the soccer or softball game. Definitely an Irish pub with Guinness and Smithwicks. I was just enjoying a Natty Boh watching the girls college softball. I have had the wings, pretty good and the burgers are fine. Definitely will repeat.

Nice dive bar up by the zoo! It's a very chill spot but has lots of seating (a very cute window spot) and is a great place to go watch sports or to go if you have a bigger group. They have cheap beer but also good draft options. We got a bucket of coors banquet for $16, and you get five of them so pretty killer deal. For sure a no frill place but our bartender was lovely and very attentive! Great spot to stop by if you're in the area or looking for a place to watch sports.

Nothing special. Fries are from a bag. The menu reads the Buffalo wings are "their take" on Buffalo wings, but it's not - the sauce is straight out of a bottle. My bacon on my BLT was also burnt so that was pretty lame. The bartender was very nice and brought me more bacon when asked. If you're looking for something unique or special, this isn't your place. But if you're looking for a beer and bar food and to watch the game, this could be your jam.

We stopped at Nanny's for lunch and a drink in the afternoon. It was a bit chilly out and "Irish Pub" conjured thoughts of good food and warmth. I guess it was warm enough, but the food wasn't great. My fiancée's BLT arrived sporting some very burnt bacon. Like, I don't even understand how the kitchen considered serving that bacon. My Buffalo wings came out dry and unsauced. Both of these shortcomings were addressed when we asked the bartender for help. The wings, however, were overdone and dry. The fries were clearly from a bag. Overall just...not impressed at all. We won't return.

Irish pub with with both bar and table seating. I came here with my GF, her friend, and her sister. We all got different things, but we all agreed that the food was unspectacular. I got the wings (which they claim is their specialty). Our waitress was very friendly.

A nice place to grab a bite, an Irish beer, and maybe some whisky. I really enjoy the atmosphere, it definitely feels like the perfect place to get a Guinness. This place is a solid 3.5 out of 5, I feel bad having to give it 3 stars. The food is standard but nothing amazing, I will give a shout out to how crispy their tots are though. Also the servers are always pretty nice. I think for the price, I can get better food. But if you want to come and get a drink on happy hour, do Tuesday trivia, or listen to the occasional music act they have, I would recommend you stop by.

So, I can't really justify anything below a 4 for Nanny's. After living and growing up just up the street for years, i'd never been to Nanny's until my fiancee/partner moved here for her second year of grad school and became my mom's roommate. We've hit up Nanny's a few times now, the first just for drinks and had a good time, and last night for dinner. We started with an Aslin beer and another local brewery's Stouty Mc StoutFace. We liked both a lot. After a little bit of a wait, when our drinks were mostly gone, we placed an order of the Reuben and C.P.B.L.T. We really liked both, with the latter tasting very fresh and the tater tots being nice a crispy. My Reuben was very nice, one of the better ones i've had for sure, but it also came apart a smidge too easily. A few bites led to me tugging out more of the meat and such than i'd have liked, but that's a very minor quibble. Everything was very tasty. The only other minor quibble is the bartender/server who helped us was definitely super busy so it was a bit slow, hence the comment earlier about the smidge of a wait, but honestly that was maybe the box standard 10 minutes or so. So it's really a non-issue. Nanny's is a great space with good bar food. Strong recommend.

Alot of locals go here. One of my best friends lives near here and introduced it to me years ago. Ever since whenever I am in town we usually end up here. They have a few tvs and good bar food. Nice selection of beers as well.

It's far too expensive. 16 wings, fries, and an orange juice came out to $54. I think it should be less than half that price.

A great place for Tuesday night trivia! The food is very tasty and perfect bar food for a fun trivia night. Come early so that you can get a table!

A nice local bar with a neighborhood vibe. The burger was delicious - definitely better than most. Moist and so flavorful. The tater tots are perfect moist inside, crunchy on the outside. The fish and chip were perfectly done. The place filled up during our meal and the bartender (who looked like he was the only one working) was fast on his feet, charming, and pleasant - attentive and welcoming. A really nice surprise.

Good vibe, but can be a little packed oftentimes. The regulars here are pretty entitled, and the bartender would skip over us oftentimes to tend to them. Would prefer if our groups drinks could be done all at once instead of hopping back and forth

Best old bay style wings in the city. Great neighborhood bar with interesting beers on tap and a fun cozy vibe.

More years of visiting Nannys has cemented it as an all-timer. Chill vibe, lots of TVs, daily specials, and outstanding bartenders. You really can't go wrong. If you had to imagine the quintessential "neighborhood bar," no bar in DC better fits the picture. The wings remain delicious. They are quietly the best wings in town, especially the bourbon street variety. Another fave I have discovered over the years is the onion rings. They pair the rings with a ranch dressing that is made in house (how cool is that?), and the quality is outstanding. The beers continue to rotate, too, with a large selection of drafts, cans, and bottles to choose from, so you'll find something you like. It's good for groups, couples, events, or just the relaxed solo night out to read or work. A true gem.

If you enjoy lagers, then Nannys House Lager is a must try! Appetizers are good, as well. Enjoyed the atmosphere and there was live music on Saturday night.

Tldr; The food was good, the cleanliness was to be desired. Let's start with the bad. The server was very considerate and brought out small plates for the table to share. But each plate appeared to have salt (maybe sugar) sprinkled on it. I'm guessing a shaker was dropped near the stack and got on the plates and it would've been an easy clean if it had been noticed. Not that big of a deal but a yellow flag. And then I unwrapped my silverware. The fork had some dried food on it. I'm guessing they have an industrial dishwasher so hopefully the food was sanitize. I picked it off and cleaned it myself but did not ask the waiter for another (it looked like he was the only one manning the lunch rush). The good. The food was pretty decent. Simple fare, nothing extravagant, and it hit the spot. Our group was a mix of ages and there was something for everyone. What we got: Quesadilla - 4* comes with pico de gallo & sour cream. The quesadilla has onions in it to bring it to the next level. Chicken tenders - 3* nothing special here. Felt a little crunchier than I'd want but the kiddos enjoyed them well enough. They came with fries and a honey mustard dipping sauce. Mac & cheese - 4* it hit the spot! We got the side which was a decent portion. Kiddos loved it and so did the adults who got to try it. Reuben - 3* I've had better. The meat felt a bit tougher and the sauerkraut was on the lighter side but it was filling. Sandwiches comes with a side of your choice. Chili - 4* it was delicious and had a bit of a kick to it. It comes with tortilla chips which we used to scoop out and eat the chili. Burger - unknown stars. I forgot to ask and this was the only dish I didn't try. Overall it was decent fare but not a place I'd probably visit again or go out of my way to recommend.

Nice live music, good service, GORGEOUS pint. Overall a classic Irish pub, nice to sit and talk with friends over drinks.

I think the customer service has much to be desired. I think, based on my experience, the bar discriminates against people with disabilities. I regret that I think the manager is a mean-spirited person.

Four stars for a place to grab a beer and an app. Two stars for dinner via takeout. I went with a few friends- each had two beers and shared a few apps- wings, fried pickles, and tater tots. The food was decent- wings had a good flavor (we had honey bbq), those who ate the pickles liked that they were fried spears, and the tots were crispy. I took dinner to go- chili mac and cheese, and the fish and chips. The chili mac and cheese was extremely tiny- it was served in a pint sized take out container and if i recall it was 15 dollars! The quality didn't justify the price either- it would surprise me if both/either the mac and cheese or the chili were made in house. It wasn't very good. I was told the fish and chips tasted good at least, but again the portion was super small. For over 30 bucks (+ tax and tip) there is no way I'll order an actual meal there, for that price!

Best chili mac I've had in a while, decent house lager, and pretty good service. Great place to have a slower lunch with friends.

Old stand by. Been going since it was Gallagher's in the late 70s thru early 90s. Luv that they have dogs and brats (on pretzel rolls no less) Every neighborhood needs a Nannys

Stopped by after leaving the zoo. A nice spot for drinks and the food looked good. Bartender was great.

Great drinks and the bartenders were very friendly. I loved the DC style wings and the environment was pre chill.

A couple years ago one of my best friends mentioned there was a bar he wanted to go to mainly because the broadcast the New York Giants games here. A so called "giants bar". We went for the panthers and giants game that year, and honestly it was a great experience. As a Redskins fan, I hesitated at the idea, but it's not like I thought at all. They have all fans come in and it's a respectful atmosphere. I love the food here, I've gotten wings here the last few times. The hot dog and bratwurst- my absolute favorite. I love being able to watch a game, grab a beer and have some good stadium kind of food. Also, they have funnel cake fries. It was a little over fried this time I came, so it came out more crunchy rather than fluffy and crispy. But I was kind of a few drinks in so I still ended up clearing it. PARKING IS TOUGH HERE. Patience is key. Street parking is the name of the game.

A HAPPY HOUR THAT GOES TILL 8PM!!! I came here on a Wednesday for their wing night. Although the wings were average, the atmosphere and the price of the wings (50 cents) made the experience worthwhile. The service was fantastic! After we ordered our wings and drinks, we were served within 5 minutes! - VVP

Word on the street was this is predominantly a NY Giants bar, so my friends and I came to watch the game, and sure enough there were Giants fans everywhere! RUNDOWN: - Daily specials (Wednesday = 50 cent wings from 5pm-10pm) - Happy hour is 4pm-8pm every day ($4 rail cocktails, $1 off drafts) - Quick service, but food might be a tad overpriced for bar food ($7 for fries?) - Cleanliness is questionable, but it's a bar so what would you expect! - Aside from the signs and labels of different locations in Ireland hung up on the wall, I'm not quite sure what makes this an Irish pub... TIPS/RECS: - During the Giants game, Miller Lights were just $3 - STARTER: I'm not a fan of onion rings at all, but the onion rings here are to die for! - DESSERT: You'd be making a big mistake if you came and didn't get the funnel cake fries! Overall, this is definitely just your average joe bar - just the place for you if you enjoy people's company at a bar without the bells and whistles!

Review only on the takeout. My boyfriend was craving wings last night and said he really liked these when he had them awhile back, although Yelp was giving me mixed reviews. I decided to give in as I couldn't think of anything better close by and did not want to cook. We ordered 16 wings, half hot and half thai chili with a side of fries. Nanny O'Briens is a 4 minute walk from out place so pickup to home was quick and not many complaints on temperature. Although, neither the fries or wings were 'hot' when opening the dishes. Fries: I didn't expect much from the fries but had to really layer on the salt. Wings: Both flavors had minimal sauce stuck on to them and couldn't grab much of the flavor. The food didn't suck but it wasn't worth $30. I will look elsewhere and would consider stopping in for a beer but that's about it.

Great dive bar for catching games or a tasty happy hour! They have a pretty good hh menu and have a very friendly staff. This is go to for my friends after work looking for a fast bite!

50 cent Wing night is 5pm - 10pm on Wed. Happy Hour is 4pm-8pm for $1 off drinks. Putting it together - Wed from 5pm - 8pm is the magic time. I recommend Mumbo sauce for the wings.

One of the best neighborhood bars to watch a game - friendly staff and very good bar food (particularly the fried fish sandwich and nachos). More than relieved to see Nanny's survive the pandemic.

A Cleveland Park favorite. Standard bar fare and good beer. Yelp has a word threshold so I'm still writing, Yelp really is a pain between making you have an account to read reviews, downloading app, etc

Met up with a buddy here. Nice spot for a beer, watch the game. Enjoyed the Nanny mule. I wouldn't get the funnel fries again.

Consistently good food and service from incredibly friendly servers! My friends and I often frequent this pub for group dinners or trivia and it's a popular choice. The beer is good and the food is tasty and inexpensive. The nachos are soggy-ish because they're made with the (very good) house made chili, so I would recommend subbing tots. The beef stew and beer-grilled hot dogs are both surprisingly good, as well. All around a solid choice.

Great beer and whiskey, delicious wings, awesome bartenders, and a great laid back corner pub vibe that hard to find in DC.

First time there for my wife and I, and we enjoyed it very much. You can sit at the bar and have conversation with Norman, awesome bartender, and others at the bar without shouting. We went last Friday evening, from 7-10, and at 7, it was quiet. Norman said that the beautiful weather was to blame and no matter to us, but Norman said that it would be crowded otherwise. The crowd picked up a little later and a very talented young guitar player and singer started around 9. He was very good. The fried pickles we're fair but large. The DC wings were awesome and the quesadilla was good. We loved the large bar and woodwork throughout. We are new residents and have not been to many places, but we will be returning to this one, a warm and friendly neighborhood bar.

Yo, I friggin love this place. I'm a neighborhood local and it's a staple, hasn't changed in years an that's what I want. It's one of the last of the classic post work "beer and a shot" bars left in DC. This is everyone's place, here you're "the everyman" and it's wonderful. P.S. Maryland style. All Day.

Calling this dive bar and Irish Pub is a bit of a stretch. While there are some Irish elements, it's not really all that themed. Coming on the end of happy hour, I had a rum and coke (HH Rail $4) and the Bratwursts. The rail rum was really rough. The Bratwursts ($12) were two hot dog sized sausages in pretzel buns with fries. It was the saltiest meal I have ever eaten, and just not better than what I pick up at the grocery store. The pretzel bun was a nice thought, but the sauerkraut didn't taste like anything nor did the mild sausages. Sides are also EXPENSIVE. A friend added a side of fries, and it was $7. That is actually absurd. While the service was friendly, the bar was mostly sloppy drunks at 7 PM, which is just not what I am interested in. Not interested in returning based on my experience, despite the really nice staff.

As an Orioles fan, I appreciate a local DC bar that supports my team. Not only do they play the games and have shirts, etc., they have old bay wings, which satisfies a Marylander need. The food is generally what you would expect at a pub, wings, burgers, fish and chips, but you can get a small cup of chili, tomato soup or Cesar salad if you want to eat something that you can convince yourself may be healthy. There's a great set of drafts that rotate, and often events for beers. I also understand there are wings specials, though I generally don't get here mid week. Service is what I consider normal for a pub, not super fast, but they do check in on a somewhat regular basis. If you're trying to work in a bar (it's possible I've tried to use a computer here), the service for Verizon isn't great in the back and you may have to turn your phone into a hotspot up front. Finally, trivia nights here are a blast. Go O's!

A good neighborhood spot with really good wings! We come here on Wednesdays often because they do 50 cent wings (in orders of 8). Maryland Style, Mumbo sauce, and Bourbon street are our favorite styles. The onion rings are really good too.

Solid Irish pub, but the great part is that it is a Giant's bar in the back, which was our main reason for stopping in. We ordered the wings one week and they were amazing, and then the next week they were mediocre at best. We've also ordered some other things off their menu and they were good. They have some interesting beers - actually a few I tried for the first time there. We'll be back again to watch the Giant's with other fans!

These days I rarely venture into D.C. however I like Cleveland Park and I love Nanny O Briens. Great food and atmosphere. If you're an old school pub person this place will fit the bill and if you're an O's fan you'll definitely feel at home.

A neighborhood bar with reliable and friendly service, great bar food, and convivial atmosphere. A gem of a bar in DC.

This place means everything to me. It's where I watched Bruce Brown assert himself as the best center in the league. Love Nannys

Stopped in last night after a vary late arrival to DC. I'm generally pretty critical of places that flaunt the whole Irish Pub thing, but I really enjoyed this place. Nice selection good local crafts and what I feel was great prices for a renowned city. The bartender, Chris, was very welcoming, knowledgeable of the area, and praising of his co-workers, which hints at a good bar atmosphere overall. Unfortunately, it was so late that I didn't get to eat, but got pointed in the right direction for some late night food. Would definitely come back to this pub.

This is a consistently good neighborhood pub for any night of the week. Great place to catch sports, play trivia, or just grab food/ drinks with friends. They have a great local draft beer menu and solid food. Wings are particularly good with nice variety.

I went here once for dinner and a drink circa dinnertime (obviously?). When we walked in, the bartender yelled out that if we wanted food, we should take a seat and someone would come out to serve us. We waited 15 minutes. We were the only ones at a table. No one came to serve us. We left. Speaks volumes?

Greg is the best, most knowledgeable bartender I've come across in years. He's kind, and got a great personality...what else could you want from someone who's behind the bar?! I'll definitely be coming back here because of him. They've got great specials, and project "Breaking Bad" with full sound in the back room. Totally awesome. Also, half price burgers on Sunday nights from 5-10pm. Delicious. One full star deduction because the women's bathroom was totally difficult to walk into...I basically squeezed into the restroom as I was wedged between the door & the sink which is literally right next to the door...& Im a petite gal! Totally not cool. Hopefully, it'll be fixed by the next time I'm back!

A fine neighborhood bar, but I would not choose to come out of my way just to come here again. Came here one night with my husband's soccer team and their wives and girlfriends - a pretty big bunch that was easily accommodated by the back room. College football played on the big screen, British football on the other. The room was dimly lit and COLD. Not a good sign when people are still wearing their overcoats inside. The waitress who took our orders seemed completely uninterested in making sure we were having a good time. When I asked what beers were on tap, she went through the list - "Guinness, Harp, Bud Lite, a Christmas brew..." I asked her what the Christmas brew was like and she apathetically shrugged her shoulders. "I mean, what kind of flavors are in it? Is it nutty or sweet?" "Its pretty dark," was her reply. "Honestly, I don't know. If you want to know what the beer is like, you should go up to the front and ask." What?! Isn't it the job of someone working in a BAR to be able to describe what the drinks are like?! Thats like being a waiter and telling someone to go into the kitchen and ask the chef about the pork chops. Sheesh. The food is heavy fried bar fare, nothing spectacular. There is live music - well, all I saw/heard was a one man guitar act. He did do some pretty sweet covers, including The Cure (huge props), but I was so disappointed by the atmosphere. No one (in the main room, where he was performing) seemed to even notice. Certainly not the worst, but the atmosphere and the employees are certainly lackluster.

Upscale dive bar. Oxymoron I know but it's true. Love this CP gem! The bartenders are always friendly (especially Nate and Dave) and I love the following: - Maryland dry rub wings (take your friends from out of town) - Happy hour every day 4-8pm - Spicy burger and cajun fries - Beer taps change regularly so there is always something new to try. NannyOs baby!

Three and a half stars. Short walk from Cleveland Park Metro. Menu runs towards generic pub fare with scant Irish influence beyond the beef stew, so don't expect bangers & mash or shepherd's pie. The nachos die fast, but the funnel cake fries and fried pickle spears are both decent. Super chill staff used to wading through drunks, TVs over the bar, basic liquor options, and eight taps dominated by local microbrews with two mainstream staples. Less dive, more casual neighborhood watering hole. The happy hour runs til 8pm, and we had no problem with our moderate sized group taking over the back on Friday night. We bounced before the live music started, but I liked the alt-indie playlist they had been cycling through until 10pm.