kelly's irish times

of the three places i've tried on the block (one being the irish place next door to kelly's) this was the best but didn't blow us away. again, no kids menu, definitely more of a bar atmosphere. good place for adults/couples without kids. food was pretty good, service ok. but considering that you can pay a lot more for a lot less around here, it's a better value than most. if you're trying to decide between kelly's anddublineri'd recommend kelly's.

if you come in expecting the stuffiness of thedublinernext door,you wont like the irish times.
its building is 100 years old & the best experience is it's lunch crowd; office workers ,old american white haired irishmen quietly sip they're whiskys & beers and talk amongst themselves.
at night; college aged drinkers,locals,everybody,and a skelton crew of wait staff with not much tolerances for people who expect thedublinerstyle of ambiance.
lunch time; however you'll meet "kevin" (when he's there) a wonderfully friendly bartender,who's old world (american) irishness and charm are a blessing to a weary working stiff like myself at times,the owners have had the place since the 70s, the bar is that; a bar(pub) it shows sports and its lunch regulars love to talk sports,lite local poltics,& the redskins,caps,and the nats.
if your a traveler thats wants a nice well drawn guinness & to catch up on your team or watch some golf,while your wife & kids shop @ union station,this the place to wet your whistle.
formal atmosphere & or taking out the boss or your parents next door @ thedublinerfor sure!