Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The revolving door to the Union Street Public House, at 121 S. Union Street, leads its user into a warm, wood-and-brass decorated barroom. Three dining rooms can be found beyond the bar: one small dining area, an oyster bar, and a large, open restaurant that takes up the second floor. Union Street has 15 beers on tap and a moderately sized wine list. Its menu includes standard burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads in addition to seafood, steak and chop dishes. A renovated Colonial warehouse, Union Street Public House has been in business since 1986.
If you're a New England Patriots fan and live in the vicinity, then you've likely been to Murphy's. But you don't have to be a Pat's fan to enjoy the fare at Murphy's, which ranges from Irish stew to burgers to seafood. Murphy's, at 713 King Street, has 14 beers on tap and several more available by the bottle. Sunday brunch balances out the pub's football parties with a complementary glass of champagne
Southside 815, at (where else?) 815 South Washington Street, serves southern cuisine along with 18 draft beers and a full selection of wine and liquor. Fare includes southern classics such as baby back ribs, drunken pot roast, chicken-fried steak and blackened catfish. A popular Alexandria pub, Southside 815 boasts 13 televisions and 10 satellite dishes, so it's sure to be showing the latest sporting event.
"Thanks be to cod." That's what you'll read on the door at Eamonn's, a self-proclaimed Dublin "chipper" --a fish-and-chip joint. Eamonn's serves up cod, ray, prawns, grouper and the fish of the day daily. They have Guinness on draft, Smithwicks and Amstel Light by the bottle, and red and white house wines. The fryer isn't for fish and chips only, though. If you have a sweet tooth, partake of the deep-fried dough, bananas or candy bars.