The Auld Shebeen

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 7/10
Shepards Pie 8/10
St. James Gate Guinness Beef Stew 100/10
Fish & Chips 8/10

We 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.

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.

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

It was restaurant week, what a great reason to head back to Auld Shebeen! I hadn't been to this restaurant for some time and I was happy to have a justification to return.

Let me begin by saying that this place is truly a "classic" in all the best possible ways. It's great to have a restaurant that's been around for years and continues to serve high quality food with wonderful service! And the owners have keep the interior as welcoming and inviting as you could ask for in a pub.

Since it was restaurant week we went with the fish and chips and chicken pot pie entrees which come with soup and dessert. For soup we tried the beef vegetable soup and the creamy potato soup. Both were great, although the beef vegetable soup was my favorite- great flavor.

As for the entrees, both were very good. A nice size portion of beautiful fish, battered and fried just right! And the seasoned fries that accompanied the fish were very tasty and also cooked equally well. The chicken pot pie was equally delicious with a very nice flaky crust and a large amount of chicken. I enjoyed some of each entree, and while the fish and chips was the preferred entree for me, I would gladly order either entree in the future.

We finished off the meal with an extremely delicious warm bread pudding topped with an unexpectedly high quality vanilla ice cream! After a bit of coffee I was truly stuffed but feeling great and looking forward to returning here again on a regular basis!!

Once again, restaurant week for Fairfax City came around. I was feeling like trying someplace new, so I took a look at participating restaurants and decided to try here with a friend.

This is located in Old Town Fairfax, near the public library. There is no dedicated, but there is free public parking across the street (Old Town Plaza parking) and at the library. Note that from Monday to Friday at the Old Town Plaza parking, it is 2 hour parking in the blue lined spaces.

During weekend lunch time, there was plenty of parking available. However, the restaurant was pretty busy. Luckily we were able to get seated quickly at the bar. My friend and I ended up ordering the following items from the restaurant week menu: Homemade Potato Leek Soup, Chef's Soup Of The Day (Chili), Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd's Pie, Bread Pudding á la Mode & Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Everything tasted good and was well portioned, but I would say that my favorite savory dishes were the Chef's Soup Of The Day (Chili) and Shepherd's Pie because they were more hearty and flavorful. It was definitely interesting to see how the Irish versions of Chicken Pot Pie and Shepherd's Pie were interesting and I prefer them over the usual versions available at stores.

The service staff were nice and attentive. The only downside was that there was a little wait and confusion with the bill. I believe this was due to the unexpectedly large volume of guests and the changes they made in processing this year's restaurant week orders. Overall the experience (both food and service) were good as well as the ambience. I've never been to an actual Irish pub, but
I imagine it would be a little bit like this place.

I didn't find out until I was leaving, but the Irish traditional music playing throughout the pub/restaurant was actually played by a live band in the corner of the restaurant. They were so good that I had thought throughout the whole time I was eating that the restaurant was playing Spotify or something.

I definitely recommend trying this place and I'll come back another day to try the rest of their menu!

I came here for dinner with my brother. It was really good! I didn't realize how many Irish pubs were in old town Fairfax until searching for a place to have dinner the other night. My brother and I were very happy with the food. I got the fish and chips and he got the Reuben. It was honestly the best fish and chips I've had to date. The only drawback is that it was a tad oily but that's to be expected with fried fish. It came with tartar sauce and Cole slaw as well as the chips (fries). My brother got the Reuben and I had a bite. It was very good! Not as good as a New York deli but still really good.

The service was good here. My brother and I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly. He asked our names and then gave us his name. He got us beers when we needed a refill and he got our food out quickly.

The ambiance is an old Irish pub essentially. It feels like you're walking into a little bit of history. It was a good cozy feeling place. Definitely will have to come back again to try more of the menu.

They had trivia on the Tuesday night we were in. So they do have events during the week. Note that parking can be a pain since it is downtown Fairfax. There's a big lot that is free after 6pm on weekdays.

Guinness ZERO served here for those looking to keep your New Year's resolutions, they also have the original on tap as well. Service is prompt and the food is consistent and fairly priced. Tim was our server and he was great at asking we needed anything and getting our drinks and food in a timely manner. We had the BBQ short rib sandwich (moist without too much sauce) and the Irish breakfast (a ton of food on that plate). Parking on the street can sometimes be challenging to find, but there are pay options within walking distance. The ambiance is that of an outdoor pub, as if you were dining along a cobblestone Irish street. Good place to stop in for a quick bite and enjoy a Guinness!

Our experience at The Auld Shebeen was absolutely delightful The cozy ambiance was the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious meal on a cold day. The Guinness Beef Stew was a standout dish that warmed us to the core, offering a comforting and hearty flavor. The service was top-notch, making us feel welcomed and attended to throughout our visit. We indulged in a variety of dishes, including the baked brie, artichoke spinach dip, Cobb salad, house hamburger, beef stews, and shepherd's pies, all of which were met with rave reviews from everyone at the table. The leek and potato soup was a revelation, resembling mashed potatoes bathed in flavorful leek soup--a definite must-try that exceeded our expectations. Our experience at The Auld Shebeen was truly memorable, and we look forward to returning for more delicious meals in the future.

Went here with friends from High School. Mervin, Drake, Koala, and Betty Lou. Walking thru the front door, it was as if I entered Narnia! I felt like I was in Ireland! What decor! What smells! We enjoyed the spinach dip, bbq wings, and a pretzel. Then, swilling our beers, we moved on to the main course. Everyone had Shepard's pie except Tony who had a fine cheeseburger. Don't miss this gem of a pub. The food was "magically delicious" just like Lucky Charms.

The Auld Shebeen is a multi-story, authentic Irish restaurant that offers trivia night on Tuesday nights, EDM night on Wednesday nights, and live music on Friday and Saturday's. The restaurant interior reminded me of the Temple Bar area of Dublin with the back wall looking like two other pubs, O'Shea's and Fitgerzald's. I also liked the vintage ads hanging on the walls and the inflatable Guinness toucans hanging from the ceiling. Being St. Patrick's Day weekend, our party of three had to wait 15 minutes for a table and a 90-minute dining limit. We liked how Courtney was attentive. Our party enjoyed two Guinness's, Pom Gimlet, and Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale. The Pom Gimlet consisted of Irish gin, pomegranate syrup, lime juice, and club soda. It was light, bubbly, fruity, and quite refreshing. In addition to the drinks, I enjoyed their Homemade Potato & Leek Soup, which was served with slices of Irish brown bread and salted butter. Unlike most potato and leek soups I've had, it was thick and topped with Dubliner Irish cheddar.