Pretzel and sliders
Baked Brie Appetizer
Guinness
Inside
Seating
Irish proverbs along the back wall
Atmosphere
drink
Cheeseburger
BBQ Short Rib Sandwich
Menu
Pom Gimlet
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
The bread pudding came with an empty bowl in which supposed to have ice cream I think
Bar area
Smytticks
interior
outside
interior
Live Irish music on the weekends!
Katherine T.
Dec 11, 2024
My, oh my. I've driven past this place many times but never ventured in until recently. We have a friend who works as a server here (shout out Andrew) so a friend, my partner and I decided to stop in to celebrate an award. We ordered the St. James Gate Guinness Beef Stew. Absolute 10/10, I loved every bite! I would SO get this again as someone who loves mashed potatoes. My friend got the braised short rib as she had it last time and loved it. My partner got the BBQ short rib sandwhich and really enjoyed it as well. Since it was HH we also participated in the drink portion and thought the drinks were well worth the price. I would definitely come back here!Andrew let us know they also do fun themed karaoke and dance nights as part of a late night initiative which we also plan to check out in the near future! There is ample space both booth seating, table seating and bar top. There is no reserved parking for them so consider the garage adjacent to it which is free.
Read MoreJesse C.
Dec 4, 2024
Finally tried it out after hearing about it and driving past it for few years. I have to say the food was pretty good and the place is interesting. It definitely feels like you enter into an Irish Pub in Ireland. I've never really had "real" Irish food before and so we got the fish and chips and braised short rib. the fish and chips were fried well and tasted a bit fishy for my liking. The braised short rib was a bit salty but flavor was good. The potato leek soup was pretty good. We were surprised to get front row seats to a presentation of Irish dancing by these middle school aged girls. That was pretty neat as they did their routine in the small spaces of the restaurant.
Read MoreTiffany S.
Dec 3, 2024
Came in this past Saturday and sat at a high top near the bar. We were at right away and people slowly trickled in after us. They had live music, which we didn't expect but it was a nice surprise. Service was GREAT. Both the waiters and bar stuff were all very attentive. We ordered the spicy cowboy burger, chicken club and the Irish spring rolls. The food wasn't very hot, but it wasn't cold. The spring rolls were the star for me. My partner enjoyed the burger. I felt like it could've been seasoned more, and the dried jalapeños tasted a bit stale. The chicken club was SO thin and the texture was OFF. We didn't finish it... Overall we would definitely come back, but it might be best to stick to the classic Irish dishes here!
Read MoreRachel B.
Mar 2, 2025
Irish pub with good food & service. They have trivia on Tuesday so it was decently busy due to trivia. I like that the trivia was done on your phone through an app. The stew was very flavorful and filling. The cheesecake was perfect! Not too sweet, but enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. My friend got two orders. Would come back & recommend to friends
Read MoreAmanda T.
Dec 17, 2024
Auld Shebeen is a cool Irish pub in Old Town Fairfax. You feel welcome from the moment you walk in. My husband and I visited for dinner on a Sunday evening and had no problem getting a table without a reservation. They seated us overlooking the bar, which was perfect. We could see everything and watch the football games on their televisions. We started with an order of drinks. Smithwicks is always a solid choice. We also tried a cocktail from their holiday menu, the Bourbon Kiss, and it was delicious. The baked brie is amazing, definitely get it. The beef stew was just what I needed and my husband said his burger was really good, not to mention huge. I also tried the mulled wine and it was a lovely warm drink to end the evening. We would come back. Thank you for a great experience. Happy holidays!
Read MoreDeepa J.
Nov 25, 2024
Always a pleasure to be a part of their Friday evening fan fair with the Live Traditional Irish Music This weekend was Sean Fleming... he treated us with amazing music ... the crowd was engaged! Ordered the Buffalo Shrimp Dip and Spinach and Artichoke Dip; really tasty. Their Jumbo wings are real good and they will split the sauces for you to try, that's real kind of them especially if you have multiple people with different taste buds. Bakes Brie with the wild berry compote is yum as well . Main dish we had the Caesar's Salad and Clam chowder and potato which was very hearty and my fav .... Fish and Chips ... don't forget to ask for their gravy to go with it. Amazing food, good beer and wine and amazing staff. Go there on any weekend they take reservation , it is kid friendly!
Read MoreTrendy D.
Mar 27, 2024
Came here for St. Patties day and didn't realize how LOVED this place is hahaha. They had a lot going on. They charged a $10 cover to enter, even if you're there to order a meal. I thought that was kinda lame. The vibes here were EVERYTHING, they had Irish dancers and live music. We did not reserve in advance so we had to do bar seating which was first come first serve. Theres an upstairs and a downstairs area. There's a parking garage across the street it's a small lot, but I believe it was free. The drinks in tap were really good! We ordered Guinness which was delicious. We ordered: Sticky Toffee pudding 7/10Shepards Pie 8/10St. James Gate Guinness Beef Stew 100/10Fish & Chips 8/10We literally loved everything we ordered!!! The food here is SOOOO GOOOD and I highly recommend it. Definitely get their beef stew while it's cold and gross out. I've been thinking about that stew for two weeks now lol.
Read MoreMike R.
Mar 26, 2024
Nice and fun atmosphere here! If you want Irish style foods, may the luck of Saint Patrick be with you. I've had wonderful meals here, although sentimental reasons, I will always be grateful for the Black Eyed Pea. That's probably been gone 25 years or so, but you'll find a variety of burgers, soups, and fish to make you happy. Their prices and portions are quite reasonable. As for entertainment, the music is pumping, and they have a full service bar. That's Irish!What makes a restaurant good, is that you feel welcome. This is that type of place. Whether with family, friends, or a date this is a venue to try. Located in Old Town Fairfax, parking is usually a cinch. Customer service marks are high. This is a fun place, that you should give an opportunity to. If drinking the alcohol, please have a sober friend or a designated driver.
Read MoreDave F.
Mar 26, 2024
First time here and it was very nice and cozy atmosphere. Alot drink and food choices! I had a nice draught and the wife had a chardonnay. I had the steak frietes, NY strip with handcut fries, and what a nice size piece of beef and cooked perfectly. Fries were delightful. The wife had salmon over spinach and a fancy type of rice. She said it was very good and the salmon was a nice size and cooked perfect as well. We were stuffed so no desert. The service was impeccable and our server offered some suggestions that turned out to be amazing..Thank You !Looking forward to going back
Read MoreDhillon W.
Feb 15, 2025
Prior to the past few times I've visited the Auld Shebeen, I found it to be your typical Irish bar. But after ordering some new menu items, the food is better than average bar food. The Chicken Curry or Chicken Pot Pie are probably my two favorite things on the menu. They also offer trivia nights on Tuesdays which is always a blast. Good spot.
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