Welcome to The Auld Shebeen

Irish Pub & Restaurant

“The Spirit of The Shebeen is in Fairfax”

The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, Virginia, is only 20 miles from Washington DC and Alexandria, Virginia and 10 miles from Tysons Corner. Once inside, you’re instantly transformed to Ireland; enjoying our warm Irish hospitality, traditional Irish fare and well-stocked bar. Owners Mick Boyle and Dominic Keane established The Auld Shebeen in 2004. Changing with the times and the blossoming City of Fairfax, Mick and Dominic love being a part of the growth and charm of the Fairfax community. You’re bound to see one or both of them on any given day at the pub. You can’t miss the Irish accents and expressions that are just a bit of what brings the Emerald Isle to Fairfax.

The Auld Shebeen is Fairfax City’s only authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant. Our menu combines traditional Irish recipes and American cuisines. We offer many Traditional Irish dishes such as Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, and our signature Guinness Beef Stew, as well as many house specialties. We also offer a special Brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The Auld Shebeen is honored to be recognized as the Best Irish Pub in 2015, 2017,  20182019, 2020, and 2021 “Best of Nova” by Northern Virginia Magazine! Visit us soon to see why for yourself. G’wan … bring yer group along too. Slainte!

Current Hours for Dining

Sunday-Tuesday: 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00 am-12:00 am
Brunch served Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Delivery is also available through Uber Eats, Doordash, Grubhub, and Postmates.

Weekly Menu Specials

Due to the pandemic we have paused our weekly dining specials, we plan to re-introduce them when business returns to normal. We do still offer chef specials every weekend, featuring fresh fish or hand cut Angus steaks.

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Eat, drink, and be entertained on two different floors!

There’s something for everyone.

At the Main Level

Enjoy the ambiance of the pub in a relaxed atmosphere with “low-key” events and music every week.

In The Cellar

Join in on the party vibe with traditional rock and modern music as well as active weekly events.

Weekly Events

Tuesday
Pub Quiz @7:30 pm, hosted by District Trivia

Wednesday
Transit @9:30 pm in the Cellar with some of the best local EDM DJs. No cover

Friday
Live Traditional Irish Music, 7:00-9:30 pm
Karaoke in the Cellar, 9:30 pm-2:00 am, hosted by “Benji Harris” of LiveMix Entertainment. No cover, 21 and over only

Saturday
Irish Traditional Session with local musicians, 12:00-3:00 pm
Live Traditional Irish Music, 7:00-9:30 pm

Don’t miss Live Music at The Auld Shebeen!

Brian Gaffney

Friday, March 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Brian Gaffney

Saturday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Sean Fleming

Friday, March 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Sean Fleming

Saturday, March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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A Letter from the Owners

Dear Family and Friends of The Auld Shebeen,

Bar seating is back and we are back at full capacity, a sight for sore eyes! We have been waiting for these days for so long and we are absolutely delighted they are finally here. What a difficult time it’s been for everyone! However, as we transition back, increasing hours of operation, rebuilding our menus with new dishes and of course all your favorites, please bear with us as we return to normal staff levels in both front and back of house as we try to ensure our guests have that wonderful experience The Auld Shebeen is known for. We will get there very shortly but appreciate your patience and understanding over the next few weeks.

We are now working on booking our entertainment, we will keep our website up to date and on our Facebook page for our current schedule and updates.

We cannot thank you enough for all your support over the last year. We truly could not have done it without you and here’s to a bright future for all of us! We hope everyone stays healthy and remember, “Tough times don’t last, tough people do”.

Dominic, Mick and Brian

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About Shebeens

In Ireland, a Shebeen was an after-hours speakeasy where once inside, you would find good familiar conversation, friends, food, and drink. Fascinating history surrounds these pubs, and will forever be a part of Irish lore.