The Dubliner Restaurant — Restaurant in Washington

If I recommend anything to you, it's to read the 1 star reviews because they are the most accurate. My sister, mother, and I decided to eat at the Dubliner after a Capitols and Lightning game and it was the biggest mistake of the whole trip for us. Considering that we were extremely happy after watching a great hockey game, it should've been easy for them to finish off the night good. But it was the latter. They stipped us from our good moods by a multitude of occurrences and conversations (and lack there of) that we experienced. It started at the front door with who seemed to be the bouncer, we had capitols cups from the arena that had nothing in them because we had drank all of the liquid at the game, just wanted to save it for a vacation souvenir. The bouncer proceeded to block us from the second door from entering, repeating over and over again "No outside food and drink in the pub throw them out outside". After trying to explain what they were to us and the fact that we were still going to buy drinks here and whatnot. Still repeating the same sentence and ignoring what we had to say. Whatever, that didn't completely ruin our night, but we had walked a mile back to our hotel just to put the cups away. We made the mistake of deciding to give them a second chance and coming back 10 minutes later. We showed up and were this time allowed in. We walked up to the host stand to be welcomed in by the so-called "manager" and he gave us a dirty look as soon as we came in so it hit me that him and the bouncer already had a conversation about us and it just got worse from there. We were then sat in an awkward corner of the restaurant that was bad for multiple reasons. Not a single soul next to us, where not only could we not see the live music they had that night, but we were less than 5 feet from their speaker so that none of us could hear each other talk. We had ordered drinks through the manager and was NEVER greeted by the server that was assigned to us. She didn't come and tell us her name, she didn't ask for our drinks. She had come over and dropped off my coke by itself, not a single word, drop and run away. Then again 2 minutes later dropped my mother's beer off, not a word, not a glance at us, and ran away again. Comes back 10 minutes later to say the first words to us (still hasn't introduced herself) "Are we doing any food today?" As my mother responded "We aren't sure for right now" and she proceeded to rip away the menus and silverware from the table and stormed off. My mom was disappointed because we had such a great night beforehand and at this point my sister and I were visually and apparently furious about everything that had happened to us at that point. Not a single time did the manager come over and check on us, although he was 15 feet away from us. Mainly because he was on his phone all night. At this point, I didn't touch my drink and we waited for my mom to finish her drink and wanted to get the check and leave. At the time we told the waitress "Get the check we would like to go." The waitress went to go talk to the manager about something, no doubt it was about us. He looked over and didn't come and say a word to us. The server gave us the bill and then dips out of the front door and doesn't check us out. She never walked back through the door, we never saw her again after that. We had waited 10 minutes for her to come back and resorting to handing the check and card to another server so we could leave and still waited another 10 minutes to get it back that time. We walked out and the manager stared at us and never said a word. Save your money, or spend it somewhere that actually deserves it. Do not go to the Dubliner, they will ruin your night. Enjoy any of the other hundreds of restaurants in Virginia. If you don't believe this review, go ahead and give them a chance like we did. But then you'll understand why I took the time to write all of this and be disappointed that you made the mistake that we had made already, visiting...

Stopped in based on the reviews. Atmosphere was great and not too busy at 2pm on a Sunday. Ordered the Irish Reuben with fries, friend got the Corned Beef with Cabbage. Brunch menu said entrees served with rolls and Irish butter, we had to ask for it. Butter was not labeled Irish so not sure if it truly was. Roll was served cold. Friend enjoyed her corned beef entree, I on the other hand was disappointed with my sandwich and fries. The sandwich was on the dry side, lacking a decent amount of dressing. The fries were awful. From the review pictures, I could tell these were not their usual fries. Another customer next to us also complained about the fries so I felt validated in my complaint. I asked for the green beans to replace them and it took so long that my sandwich turned cold and my meal was just not enjoyable. I scoped out the manager to express my concerns about the fries situation and he explained that he knew about it. Also stated he had to make a very early morning run the R depot and got the only fries they had. I do understand this issue because I’ve been a restaurant manager for over 20 years but if they have fish and chips on the menu along with lots of other dishes that most customers would choose fries as their side, it would be best to either 86 the fries all together or train staff to educate the customers that the fries are not the typical ones they use. That would save the cooks from send backs and curb customer frustration. This was my first time eating here and the impression was low. Server was very polite and friendly but not as tentative when seeing our drink glasses at less than an inch from the bottom. Had to ask for last refill while still having food on the table. The server also seemed clueless when I asked if the fries were their normal ones. They clearly were shoestring versus their normal, thicker ones. I’m sure this establishment is a great local spot and I may visit again next time I’m in the area. It’s so close to the train station, which is a great location...

5 Stars: "Guinness, Grub, and a Beef on Weck to Change Your Life!"

If you've ever fantasized about being in an Irish pub where the Guinness flows like poetry, the food sticks to your soul, and you can settle down with the finest Beef on Weck this side of Buffalo, then look no further than The Dubliner.

As soon as I walked in, the atmosphere transported me straight to Dublin — without the jet lag, rain, or confusion over which way to look before crossing the street. The bartender greeted me with a Guinness that had a foam head so perfect I almost asked if it had an Instagram account. It was poured with the precision of an Olympic diver entering the water — flawless, no splash.

But let’s talk about the star of the show: the Beef on Weck sandwich. Now, I wasn’t expecting to find this New York delicacy in an Irish pub, but here we are. One bite, and I had to seriously consider whether I could somehow marry this sandwich. The tender roast beef, the salty kummelweck roll, the perfect dab of horseradish — it’s like a meat hug for your taste buds. I may have shed a single tear of joy, but no one saw, and that’s what matters.

The rest of the menu holds its own, too. Shepherd’s pie that will make you forget your worries, fish and chips crispier than your best excuse for missing work, and bangers and mash that’ll have you contemplating a career move to Ireland. But seriously, don’t sleep on that Beef on Weck.

No live music here, which is a blessing if you’re like me and can’t keep a rhythm to save your life. Instead, you can enjoy your pint in peace, eavesdrop on lively pub conversations, and pretend to be an expert in Irish history after a few sips.

So, if you’re looking for a spot where you can enjoy Irish vibes, a pint of Guinness, and a sandwich that might just change your life, The Dubliner is the place. Come hungry, leave happy, and try not to dream about that Beef on Weck too much — though I can’t make any...