Murphy's Irish Pub

At Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront, Murphy’s sits on Pacific Avenue near 30th Street, amid hotels, shops, and beach activity. The family owners say they opened the pub in 2003 and designed it for more than one season: a four-sided fireplace anchors the interior in colder months, while an outdoor patio adds tables when weather allows. Visitors can treat it as a meal stop near the shore, not only as a late-night bar.

The menu lists dishes that define the offer: Irish stew with homemade bread, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, an Irish Reuben, and fish and chips, alongside steaks and seafood. The site invites guests for brunch, lunch, or dinner and publishes menus, daily specials, and takeout options. Weekend mornings start earlier than the regular schedule, useful for a meal before a beach walk; kitchen service and hours may vary on holidays.

Reviews for this Pacific Avenue location repeatedly speak positively about Irish plates—especially cottage pie, stew, and corned beef—as well as Guinness and the atmosphere. The official page also advertises Irish and local performances with no cover charge, trivia nights, sports on multiple screens, and daily food and drink specials. The calendar changes weekly, so check it before organizing a visit around music or a game.

Murphy’s is in the Oceanfront’s visitor corridor, where season and weekends can affect pedestrian traffic and table demand. The tourism listing places it among the established stops along the waterfront, and Hampton Roads Transit lets riders check bus routes; we do not assume a direct connection from every hotel. Its patio, family-friendly dining room, and programming make it suitable for a daytime meal or an evening with entertainment, with address and phone published by the pub.