Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar

112 King St, Alexandria
(703) 739-1124

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Customers' Favorites

Beer Battered Onion Rings
O'Connell's blt Sandwich
Happy Hour Dublin Nachos
Full Irish Breakfast
Whiskey Sizzler
Whiskey Tasting
Rueben Sandwich
Guinness Burger
Irish Egg Roll
Bangers & Mash

Menu

Featured items
Fish and Chips
Fresh Atlantic beer battered cod, housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw, and pub fries.
Irish Shepherd's Pie
Braised beef, carrots, peas, and onions in a rich brown gravy with mashed potatoes garnished with parmesan cheese. Served with housemade Irish brown bread.
Dublin Nachos
Housemade potato chips, smoky chili beef, Monterey Jack cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Full Irish Breakfast
House made Irish baked sausages, Irish bacon, black & white pudding, two fried *eggs, sautéed mushrooms, breakfast potatoes, smoky bacon beans, & toast
Chicken Goujons
Hand breaded and seasoned white meat chicken strips served with pub fries and house made honey mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast toppedwith Irish portercheese, bacon, lettuce,&tomato on a toasted brioche bun servedwith house made potato chips
Crispy Chicken Wings
Choice of housemade hot sauce, BBQ, sweet chili, spicy Old Bay, or Old Bay dry rub served with pub fries and ranch or blue cheese.
Family Style Irish Shepherd's Pie
Our classic Shepherd's pie made to serve 4 to 6 people.

Starters
Irish Egg Roll
Braised corned beef, green cabbage, and Irish cheddar with honey mustard for dipping.
Crispy Chicken Wings
Choice of housemade hot sauce, BBQ, sweet chili, spicy Old Bay, or Old Bay dry rub served with pub fries and ranch or blue cheese.
Dublin Nachos
Housemade potato chips, smoky chili beef, Monterey Jack cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Appetizer Sampler
A little taste of all your favorite appetizers.
Boneless Chicken Wings
Crispy boneless chicken wings with your choice of sauce. Ranch or blue cheese on the side.
House-made Hummus
Garbanzo, tahini, lemon,, & herbs with pita & veggies
Calamari Rings
Cooked golden brown with a medley of peppadew sweet chilies & carrots with chipotle dipping sauce and a lime wedge
Scotch Egg
House ground pork sausage, boiled egg, and panko fried with honey mustard for dipping.
O'Connell's Spice Bag
Salt & chili seasoned pub fries and crispy chicken tossed with sauteed peppers & onions and served with curry sauce

Entrees
Full Irish Breakfast
House made Irish baked sausages, Irish bacon, black & white pudding, two fried *eggs, sautéed mushrooms, breakfast potatoes, smoky bacon beans, & toast
Make Your Own Omelette
Servedwith breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon orsausage. Limit three toppings: •Bacon •Sweet Peppers•Onions•Tomatoes•Sausage •Swiss Cheese •Pepper Jack Cheese •Cheddar Cheese
Chicken & Waffles
Warm fluffywafflesservedwith O'Connell's-style crispy dark meat chicken thigh, maple syrup, & whipped butter
Fish and Chips
Fresh Atlantic beer battered cod, housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw, and pub fries.
Irish Shepherd's Pie
Braised beef, carrots, peas, and onions in a rich brown gravy with mashed potatoes garnished with parmesan cheese. Served with housemade Irish brown bread.
Irish Breakfast Sandwich
Irish Bangers, American bacon,scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese on ciabatta bread. Servedwith breakfast potatoes
O'Connell's Breakfast Burger
Servedwith a fried *egg, Irish bacon, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, & onion with a side of pub fries or breakfast potatoes
Grilled *Lamb Burger
Ground *lamb pattywith herbwhipped goatcheesewith lettuce, tomato, onion,&pickles. Servedwith pub fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast toppedwith Irish portercheese, bacon, lettuce,&tomato on a toasted brioche bun servedwith house made potato chips
Chicken Goujons
Hand breaded and seasoned white meat chicken strips served with pub fries and house made honey mustard
Family Style Irish Shepherd's Pie
Our classic Shepherd's pie made to serve 4 to 6 people.
O'Connell's *Beef Burger
With yourchoice of American,cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack cheese,with lettuce, tomato, onion,&pickles. Servedwith pub fries
O'Connell's Reuben on Rye
Sliced corned beef,sauerkraut, Swisscheese, Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye,servedwith house made potato chips
Corned Beef Hash
Corned beef, breakfast potatoes, peppers & onions with two *eggs over easy
Eggs Any Style
With American bacon, breakfast potatoes, and toast

Desserts
Irish Chocolate Mousse
Prepared with the finest dark chocolate & topped with whipped cream
Warm Bread and Butter Pudding
Served with homemade Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Cake
Dark Chocolate Cake, ganache, and whipped cream.
Raspberry Cheesecake
Graham cracker & almond crust and served with whipped cream

Soups and Salads
Chopped Salad
Crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, red onion, yellow corn, and cucumber with green goddess dressing.
Potato Leek Soup
Creamy homestyle Irish potato & leek soup served with homemade Irish brown bread
O'Connell's Hearty Country Soup
Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and rice in a chicken and vegetable broth served with homemade Irish Brown Bread
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and buttered croutons with Caesar dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Crispy buffalo chicken tenders on mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and roasted potatoes. Served with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Baby Spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, and candied almonds tossed in a strawberry vinaigrette

Featured items
Fish and Chips
Fresh Atlantic beer battered cod, housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw, and pub fries.
Irish Shepherd's Pie
Braised beef, carrots, peas, and onions in a rich brown gravy with mashed potatoes garnished with parmesan cheese. Served with housemade Irish brown bread.
Dublin Nachos
Housemade potato chips, smoky chili beef, Monterey Jack cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Grilled Lamb Burger
Ground lamb patty with herb whipped goat cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness. Served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
Blackened Salmon & Shrimp
Served with cajun sauce over sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes

Starters
Irish Egg Roll
Braised corned beef, green cabbage, and Irish cheddar with honey mustard for dipping.
Crispy Chicken Wings
Choice of housemade hot sauce, BBQ, sweet chili, spicy Old Bay, or Old Bay dry rub served with pub fries and ranch or blue cheese.
Dublin Nachos
Housemade potato chips, smoky chili beef, Monterey Jack cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Appetizer Sampler
A little taste of all your favorite appetizers.
Boneless Chicken Wings
Crispy boneless chicken wings with your choice of sauce. Ranch or blue cheese on the side.
House-made Hummus
Garbanzo, tahini, lemon,, & herbs with pita & veggies
Calamari Rings
Cooked golden brown with a medley of peppadew sweet chilies & carrots with chipotle dipping sauce and a lime wedge
Scotch Egg
House ground pork sausage, boiled egg, and panko fried with honey mustard for dipping.
O'Connell's Spice Bag
Salt & chili seasoned pub fries and crispy chicken tossed with sauteed peppers & onions and served with curry sauce

The Auld Favorites
Fish and Chips
Fresh Atlantic beer battered cod, housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw, and pub fries.
Irish Shepherd's Pie
Braised beef, carrots, peas, and onions in a rich brown gravy with mashed potatoes garnished with parmesan cheese. Served with housemade Irish brown bread.
Lamb Stew
Lamb with carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery. Served with housemade Irish brown bread.
Bangers & Mash
Irish sausages on bacon and kale mashed potatoes with red onion and thyme jus.
Chicken Curry
Housemade yellow curry with chicken, mixed vegetables, and basmati rice.
Full Irish Breakfast
Housemade Irish baked sausages, Irish bacon, black and white pudding, two fried eggs, sautéed mushrooms, breakfast potatoes, smoky bacon beans, and toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness. Served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
Family Style Irish Shepherd's Pie
Our classic Shepherd's pie made to serve 4 to 6 people.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Topped with a lemon-dill cream sauce and served with jasmine rice & house vegetables
Blackened Salmon & Shrimp
Served with cajun sauce over sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes
Guinness Burger
Ground beef patty with Guinness cheddar cheese on a bed of mashed potatoes. Topped with onion rings and Guinness gravy. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness. Served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
Chicken Goujons
Hand breaded and seasoned white meat chicken strips. Served with pub fries and housemade honey mustard.
Seafood Linguine
Shrimp and blue bay mussels tossed with linguine in a pink sauce. Served with garlic bread.
Vegetable Curry
House-made yellow curry with mixed vegetables and Basmati rice.
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Corned beef brisket slow braised with green cabbage, carrots, & mashed potatoes with a parsley cream sauce

Sandwiches
Grilled Lamb Burger
Ground lamb patty with herb whipped goat cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness. Served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with Irish porter cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun. Served with housemade potato chips.
O'Connell's BLT
Irish crispy bacon, lettuce, & beefsteak tomatoes with an avocado spread & mayonnaise, all on your choice of toasted bread served with house made potato chips
O'Connell's Beef Burger
Served with your choice of American, cheddar, swiss, or pepper jack cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness. Served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
Steak & Cheese Sandwich (8")
Thinly sliced steak, melted swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, and mayonnaise on an 8" hoagie.
O'Connell's Reuben on Rye
Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye. Served with housemade potato chips.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in our house buffalo sauce wrapped in a spinach tortilla with lettuce, tomato, & blue cheese dressing served with house made potato chips
Ham and Cheese Toastie
Ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, and red onion on your choice of bread served with pub fries.

Desserts
Irish Chocolate Mousse
Prepared with the finest dark chocolate & topped with whipped cream
Warm Bread and Butter Pudding
Served with homemade Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Cake
Dark Chocolate Cake, ganache, and whipped cream.
Raspberry Cheesecake
Graham cracker & almond crust and served with whipped cream

Sides
Family Style Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Serves 2-4
Homemade Irish Brown Bread Loaf
A loaf of our homemade Irish Brown Bread with Kerrygold Butter
Pub Fries
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Chips n' Curry
Our pub fries served with our phenomenal curry sauce.
Mashed Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Homemade Irish Brown Bread
Seasonal Vegetables
House Salad
Sweet Potato Fries

Soups and Salads
Chopped Salad
Crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, red onion, yellow corn, and cucumber with green goddess dressing.
Potato Leek Soup
Creamy homestyle Irish potato & leek soup served with homemade Irish brown bread
O'Connell's Hearty Country Soup
Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and rice in a chicken and vegetable broth served with homemade Irish Brown Bread
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and buttered croutons with Caesar dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Crispy buffalo chicken tenders on mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and roasted potatoes. Served with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Baby Spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, and candied almonds tossed in a strawberry vinaigrette

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Recent Reviews

One of the best, if not THE BEST places to enjoy a cold Guinness and a great meal in Old town.
Decorated beautifully inside with old world charm and an amazing atmosphere. It feels like you’ve stepped back in time - away from all of today’s stress. Check out the upstairs patio area - enjoy the night air, a cold beer and the nightlife on the street below.
August 2025
Love the vibe, like the bartenders, tolerate some of the bar flies. The beer is great, physically the bar is amazing, and the food is quite good.

A little slice of Iteland in Old Town.
August 2025
The food, atmosphere and, especially, the staff, are top notch. IMHO the best bar/pub not just in old town, but in the whole city of Alexandria by far. I have tried to discover my favorite bar in Alexandria and visited quite a few, and not one stands a chance next to this one.
July 2025

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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar

112 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-1124