O’Malley’s Pub – Arlington

This restaurant sits right next to the Holiday Inn property and is their lunch /​dinner venue opposite their Fresh Kitchen breakfast establishment. Despite the Irish name, none of the staff are that I could tell, but that’s more of less what I expect around the DC area. The bar area was packed with visitors the night I arrived, so it was on the noisy side if you’re looking to conduct a business meeting, but a welcome white noise when you’re traveling solo for work.
My waiter didn’t speak very much but he seated me right away and was nothing but kind throughout my stay. The wait staff monitor the dining room from behind the bar, so you have to catch their eye and flag them down to get a re-​fill, but I prefer that kind of service versus having someone hovering at my table. I hadn’t eaten much that day so I ordered the Shepherd Pie, which is huge for only $ 10. It was still bubbling when it arrived at my table. It must be rich, as well, because I felt quite heavy the next couple of days but has a great sauce and tender meat with vegetables crowned with equally flavorful mashed potatoes. It’s comfort food at its finest but lots of salt, which I felt in my hands long after my meal!
Every aspect of this establishment is solid, but it’s not one that I’d likely visit unless I stay at the Holiday Inn again.

Went there for 1 happy hour drink with a friend. Was in there maybe, 15 min. Charged my card $ 1,000!!! I didn’t realize until a week later when I checked my account. They never returned the money in my account for over a week! Spoke to multiple people, and all of them had different stories about how it happen or why it took so long. The common answer though was «I had no idea about this» I suggest not going here!

Service was a bit slow. Luckily we were in no hurry that evening. We ordered the wings for an appetizer and a burger for dinner. A great location in the Holiday Inn and Suites Hotel.

Undercooked crab cakes=food poisoning… I’m not very happy right now… You don’t expect to get sick during a business trip…

This shepherd pie is killer. Think pot roast, the best you’d had and the add mashed potatoes. Comfort food.

I stay at the Holiday Inn for business a few times a month, and love coming down to O’ Malley’s for dinner or a drink. Lana is an excellent host if you happen to be there when she’s behind the counter, and I really recommend this place. The food is excellent and so are the drinks and atmosphere.

Great Pub. They have tv’s everywhere for viewing sports events, even some at tables in the bar. Unlike most sport’s bars, it was not too loud. The hostess Teriz was very nice as well as Madlan, our server. Really enjoyed our evening.

Good people, great staff. This place just is cool. Come have a few and have fun. The place is clean too.

Everyone here is extremely friendly. Sophia, Lana, Sandra and Fern are a few of my favorites. The food is always good, the place is always clean and service is quick/​accurate.

Inside the Holiday Inn. Staff is friendly but not very fast. Place was pretty slow even during opening game of the World Series. Limited selection of draft beer although they do have nice glassware. Interestingly, ¹⁄₃ of the people at the bar as customers were actually Irish but none of the staff were. Seven bucks for a 12 ounce Sam Adams. It is not bad but I wouldn’t enthusiastically recommend this spot for people not staying in the hotel.

Staying at the Holiday Inn and not wanting to leave my room, tired/​jet lagged and it was raining out. I ordered the Salmon sandwich on herbed focaccia bread and a Caesar side salad. I have to say that the Caesar was very good, dressing was good (seemed home made but not super fishy) The sandwich was killer, the bread really made it and being from the Pacific Northwest I am picky when it comes to salmon and I was pretty impressed. Not sure about other things on the menu but I enjoyed this sandwich and salad. The price was high, but its hotel room service, and thankfully I could expense it. Food came up quickly and looked good. I will order again for sure.

Overpriced. Mediocre food and beverages. $ 7.35 for a flat pint of Smithwicks. $ 10.50 for the egg, bacon and cheeseburger. The beef in the center burger was not only raw, but cold. I guess uncooked beef is the sacrifice a restaurant must make for punctual service. Oh, it’s an additional $ 2.00 for a very small portion of soggy fries.

Smoking — not what I want to smell after a day at work. Beer selection is solid, but way overpriced for the lack of service. Who can eat around smokers. Too many better places in the area to grab a beer.

Ate hear while staying at the Holiday Inn. Late day at work, and didn’t want to leave for dinner. Service was okay, it’s mainly the hotel bar, so most of the crowd was there for that. Every booth has it’s own TV, which is nice if you have a specific game you want to watch.
Typical pub fare. Had the fish and chips. Nothing to write home about. Shares the kitchen with the National Diner, so you would hope for better food, but was not the case.
Wouldn’t recommend it, other than it’s convenience if you are staying at the hotel, and don’t/can’t leave the premises.

The Guiness Stew is worth the trip.

In the name of «research» and «building my list» of Irish bars (please visualize me making the Chandler from Friends hand quotes here) I checked this place out.
It is right in Crystal City down the street from the Sheraton and not too far from Legal and Ruth Chris. If you having dinner at either of those places or one of the other tasty spots close by, I would recommend this place for drinks beforehand or after wards.
O’Malley’s is your typical Irish pub type place. They serve American food, not Irish. Bummer. Big cheese factor– on the menu the items are listed with corny names like «Leprechaun Wings» which are just chicken wings.
This is a great spot to watch a sports game, especially if is NBA or NCAA hoops (which the crowd leans towards). They have high def televisions, dudes.