Navy Yard DC Irish Pub
A ballgame, dinner by the water, and drinks afterward can make for a good night in Navy Yard. When you want to change the setting, McNamara’s offers Irish food, a full bar, live sports, and weekly events just across the river in Arlington.
McNamara’s Pub and Restaurant is located at 567 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA, near Crystal City. We are close enough for Navy Yard guests to come over for dinner, meet friends for an event, watch a game, or stay out later without making the pub feel like a destination that requires an entire plan.
Irish Pub near Navy Yard DC
We bring the food, drinks, and social side of an Irish pub together under one roof. Come in for a plate of fish and chips, order a pint at the bar, watch the game, or pick a night when trivia, bingo, or karaoke gives you another reason to stay.
Sports Bar near Navy Yard
If you are used to planning around first pitch, kickoff, or tipoff, you do not have to stop watching once you leave the stadium district. We show major leagues on its screens, from NFL Sundays and MLB to NBA and NHL nights, with college football and the World Cup in the mix.
The full kitchen and bar stay part of game day, so you can make dinner part of the night instead of treating it as something to squeeze in beforehand. Bring a few friends, grab a table, and stay through the finish.
Irish Restaurant near Navy Yard
Our menu starts with the kind of Irish comfort food people expect from a proper pub. Fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, and beef stew made with Guinness stout broth are all part of the lineup.
We also serve burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, starters, and other pub favorites. That range works especially well for groups when some people want an Irish plate and others are looking for something familiar.
Trivia Night
Monday trivia runs from 7 to 9 PM with five competitive rounds built around memory, quick thinking, teamwork, and a healthy amount of random knowledge.
Prizes go to first and second place, while the third-place team gets to choose a category for one round the following week. Groups of ten or more should reserve ahead, and getting in early gives everyone time to settle in before the questions start.
Whiskey & Wine
Wednesday gives you a good excuse to order something you might normally save for the weekend. We run 50% off wine bottles and 50% off select whiskey all day, which turns the middle of the week into a reason to linger. The Opus One is in on it, 25% off.
The evening stays quiet and conversational, quality over volume. Split a bottle or compare a flight of pours. The whiskey and wine details are a click away.
Karaoke
Friday and Saturday karaoke starts at 9 PM and puts the entertainment in the hands of the room. Expect a mix of regular singers, first-timers, confident performances, and a few songs chosen mainly because everyone knows the chorus.
Taking the mic is optional. Cheering on your table, recognizing every throwback, and enjoying the performances from your seat are all perfectly valid ways to spend the night.
Bingo Night
If your Tuesdays have gone quiet, McNamara’s has a cure: eight rounds of bingo starting at 7, prizes scattered throughout, and zero pressure to know anything about anything. You grab a card, order a pint, and listen for your numbers. That is the entire commitment, and honestly it is a relief.
It is social first and competitive second, which is exactly why it lands on a weeknight. For a crowd used to crossing the river for a good time, it is a short hop to a room that already feels like a regular spot. Bar seating is first come, so show up early if your group is large.
Specials
Happy hour runs every day from 3 to 7 PM with $2 off drinks and $2 off regular-menu appetizers. That makes it useful whether you are coming over earlier in the afternoon, meeting friends before an evening event, or simply looking for a better reason to order another round for the table.
Other offers and menu features can change throughout the year. Our specials page keeps the current lineup in one place so you can check what is running before you come in.
Online Ordering
Dinner does not always need a table at the pub. Pickup and delivery are available through participating online ordering platforms, with Irish dishes, burgers, wings, starters, and other favorites available depending on the service.
Menu availability and delivery estimates can change with demand, so check the ordering platform when you are ready to place your order.
Special Events
Our special events space gives groups of up to 30 seated guests a place for birthdays, retirement celebrations, work gatherings, anniversaries, holiday parties, and other private occasions.
Food and drinks are handled in house, which keeps the planning simpler. We can work through the guest count, timing, setup, and menu preferences so you can focus more on the people attending than the logistics behind the event.
Navy Yard Irish Pub FAQs
Is McNamara's a good place to go after a game in Navy Yard?
Yes. If you want to keep the night going after a game or event, McNamara’s offers a full food menu, drinks, sports on the screens, and evening events depending on the day.
Can I come for dinner before karaoke on Friday or Saturday?
Yes. Both weekend events start at 9 PM, so you can come in earlier for dinner and drinks before the entertainment begins.
Is McNamara's a good option for coworkers or small groups?
Yes. The mix of food, drinks, trivia, bingo, and weekend entertainment works well for casual group outings, and larger parties can make reservations when needed.
Do I have to be there for an event to enjoy the pub?
No. You can come in for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a game on the screens without planning your visit around trivia, bingo, or karaoke.
Why Navy Yard Residents Choose McNamara's Pub and Restaurant
There are nights when you want more than another stop near the ballpark. At McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant , you can sit down to an Irish meal, watch the game with a pint, compete at trivia, or finish Friday or Saturday with somebody from your table on the karaoke list.
Come across the river when you are ready for a different kind of night out. Make a reservation for dinner, bring the group, or choose an event and let the rest of the evening come together once you arrive.