The Irish Inn

Amazing! After a freezing, dripping wet day at Glen Echo Park, a hot Irish meal is just what I need. My party of 8 was directed to a private room with a little electric fireplace. The server was attentive and friendly with a hint of Irish sarcasm. Good variety on the menu along with some usual Irish fare. Shepherd's pie, fish and chips were great. The mussels appetizer was huge, and the white wine sauce was delicious enough to ask for more bread to mop up the juice. Delicious, filling, great atmosphere. We'll be back!

Ambience and proper pints of Guinness are the headliners at this authentic Irish pub in Glen Echo!! Stopped in last week for lunch with a buddy and had a great time. My friend thoroughly enjoyed his two pints of Guinness Stout and his shepherds pie. However, he did feel that the meat/mashed potato balance could've been tilted a bit more in favor of the meat. My corned beef and cabbage was quite tasty. The portion was a bit on the small side. Not a big deal, but next time I'll be sure to start off with a salad and maybe an appetizer as well. The decor was full-on Irish pub with lots of wood paneling and signs with proverbs throughout the bar area. The wait staff was extremely friendly and welcoming which made for a great experience.Hoping to return on an evening when they have live music. Should be a great time!

Great stop! Bathrooms clean, no old carpet odors inside, and no air freshener smells masking a problem. That goes a long way for me! Decor was cozy and felt fairly authentic. Pub area is fun, though we were in the dining room. We were excited for Irish fare, but they also have an interesting mix of dishes from other cuisines. A great treat was the little soda bread bites with whipped butter. Yum! Our meals were delicious, tasted fresh and were large portions. Staff was friendly and attentive and gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy our meal.I think we'll be stopping back next time we are visiting Great Falls or Glen Echo.

Great food and homey atmosphere. The only things that are holding back a higher score for me was the strange interaction that we had at the hostess stand and the hot and humid temperature of the bar. My son and his girlfriend met me at Glen Echo to walk around. We decided that we were hungry and The Irish Inn is conveniently located in walking distance from the park. When we walked in, the woman at the hostess stand ignored us for an uncomfortable amount of time then... just looked at me. I finally asked if we could just grab a seat in the bar and she said "if you can find a spot." Fine. We went and sat down. The bartender was cool and jovial, so I just let it go. The bar area is very homey and a fun pub atmosphere. They've got some great beers on tap as well as the standard fare that you'd expect at an Irish pub. If the place wasn't so warm and muggy, it would have been great. Our food was fantastic. Very flavorful and nicely presented. I got the Shepherds Pie, which should be made with mined lamb; this was made with minced beef so it's actually a Cottage Pie. I knew that going in so I was happy with it. The flavor and preparation were amazing. And even the salad that came with it was above expectation. The Irish Inn is a very good spot. The attitude when walking in greatly affected my experience. I'd go back, but next time I'll just walk straight through the bar door and dress lighter.

Service was OK. Food was great. We also had the potato leak soup and the hamburger. Both very good. Atmosphere is nice. They charge for every lemonade refill but they did not tell us.

Irish food, no. Shepherds pie was just OK and the fish and chips were greasy. service can be an issue when the weather is bad and people have to crowd in the bar to get out of the rain.

Cozy, tucked away in the parking lot near the Glenn Echo Park. I decided to stop in and have a drink. It was a nice autumn night and it begged for a toddy. I walked past the picnic benches and festive party bulbs into the pub side and it has the nice dark wood surrounding the bar. It was smaller than I expected, but there were about 10 seats at the bar, a good half a dozen high tops to sit at. I ordered a Bailey's coffee and it was okay. I enjoyed the 80's music and just chilled. The staff was nice, I don't think I'll pay $12 for coffee and Bailey's again, but I would definitely go back to try the food since I arrived after the kitchen closed ( but got to watch the staff chow down on some food behind the bar).

Walked in here from Glen Echo park. I had the fish and chips, it was good, but I wish there was a little more seasoning in the batter. My kids had the cheeseburger and they said they loved it. The best item though was what my hubby ordered.... Catch of the day ... from the kids menu!!! A nice piece of salmon with brown rice and veggies. It was delicious. We also had the Mediterranean platter that came with hummus, veggies and pita.. not exactly Irish but it was good. I should have probably gotten a beer too... it was that kind of hot day, but didn't want to be drunk and walking around glen echo with the kids... take your kids for a ride or several at glen echo for $5 and then walk in to the Irish inn for a nice meal!

The Irish Inn has been a standout in the area for decades. In recent years, the live music and step dancing on Monday nights has drawn a regular crowd because the entertainment is the best in the area.Located next to historic Glen Echo park, The Irish Inn is a classic Irish bar with a separate room for quieter dining and an outdoor seating area born from the social-distancing of 2020+. It can get wild with the music! I have seen and listened to no less than some 10 fiddlers playing music, the youngest being perhaps 8 years old and the older ones accomplished musicians. This is a great group of rotating musicians that clearly love the venue as much as any guest will.Not only music on Monday nights, but every day the food is really very good and reasonable in price. The service is very good and professional ("your usual?") The salads are exactly what you expect, the burgers are very good and my favorite --fish and chips-- is always perfect! There are a number of alternative dishes, each is tasty and well done. Irish beer & local craft beer on tap. A selection of whiskeys and spirits that befit an Irish bar.Come for the music, definitely come for the food, and meet some friendly folks who like to chat.

Took my (divorced) parents, because I thought they would both love the Irish Inn so much and it would be such an incredible point of community. I was right.Got there early because it was super important to have comfortable seating near the live music, and I really wanted my family to get the full experience. We got super lucky, in being seated right next to the band.Had the Seafood Stew, which was scrumptious and contained a lovely array of seafood (scallops, mussels, clams, fish, shrimp) as well as a few drinks. All good.The ambience and community feel was off the chart. And we so enjoyed the music. Currently plotting to get my family members who live close to make this a monthly endeavor...