The Dubliner Restaurant & Pub

One block from Union Station, The Dubliner is a Washington pub where the schedule is part of the offer: it opens for breakfast, continues through lunch and dinner, and keeps a late-night menu. The pub says it was founded in 1974 and traces its family story to an earlier pub in Syracuse; today it occupies the ground floor of the Phoenix Park Hotel on F Street NW.

The official menu goes beyond pints: it lists an Irish breakfast, corned beef and cabbage, stew, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and a Guinness burger, with prices and kitchen hours. Live music is scheduled every night, an attraction that also explains why some customer comments describe a lively room. An earlier visit may make conversation easier.

Reviews for this location often mention the music, proximity to the station, and classic dishes; other comments note that the room gets louder during performances. That mix makes it a convenient stop for travelers arriving by train who want a meal close to a transport hub. Check the kitchen’s last service and note that the menu discloses a 3 percent operating surcharge.