Biddy Mulligans Bar
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Jurys Washington Hotel, Washington, DC 20036 202-483-6000

Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. You'll feel like you've been transported to Ireland in this welcoming pub, the ideal place to enjoy a perfectly poured Guinness. You'll feel right at home as you take in the lovely surroundings, which include comfortable seating, plenty of dark wood and pictures of the idyllic Emerald Isle. Or enjoy your cold draft with big plate of Irish stew or shepherd's pie on the airy patio. A convivial place to relax any time of day or night.
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Dubliner
520 N Capitol St NW, Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, DC 20001 202-737-3773

Description: Probably the city's favorite Irish pub, this long-standing institution has a legion of faithful followers. Part of the reason they return to the cozy restaurant, with its dark wood and stained glass, is the live Irish music and energetic atmosphere. The other is the food, which couples Irish and American tastes. The busy place also pours a good pint of Guinness, and two bars mean that even when happy hour's in full swing, you won't have to wait too long for a drink. An outdoor patio, diverse crowds, and that terrific live music just multiply the already-strong appeal.
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Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub
2106 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 202-265-3413

Description: U STREET. The neighborhood's best bet for a pint with fish and chips, this modernized pub sports crème-colored walls lined with attractive framed prints. Patrons munch on traditional Irish pub grub while watching sports on the overhead TVs. Happy hour, featuring $2-4 drinks and $6 meals, is an additional drawing card.
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Fadó Irish Pub
808 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-789-0066

Description: DOWNTOWN. This Downtown hotspot offers authentic pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find the quintessential dark woods and cozy nooks, plus an abundance of camaraderie that becomes even more pronounced after the sun goes down. Fadó features live music some nights (and dancing is always encouraged), along with occasional events to celebrate political victories. Make sure to arrive early to snag a table and to avoid the cover charge. And to mark your visit, don't forget to pick up a few things Irish from the gift shop.
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Mr. Smith's
3104 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-333-3104

Description: GEORGETOWN. In winter, you're warmed by three fireplaces; in spring and summer, you reap the benefits of a beautiful, sheltered garden. This cozy establishment offers patrons two bars and immeasurable fun. They serve a range of drinks, including a number of frosty frozen concoctions. If you're hungry, try the filling pub grub; it's homemade and delicious. In the evenings, the place transforms into a piano bar, and patrons sing along from 9pm until 1am. Local bands play nightly.
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