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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 74 reviews

What User doesn't like about James Hoban's Irish:
james hoban is never disappointed. consistently good eating and a beautiful atmosphere. the service can be a little dirty, especially if it sits outside. a great place! View all feedback. What User likes about James Hoban's Irish:
The service was good, but the food did not match the pictures at all. I ordered the Irish stew, which had a very thin gravy that resembled soup. There was only about a third of the meat and a quarter of the vegetables compared to what was shown, and it didn’t have the potato on top as depicted in the photo. Overall, it was quite disappointing—more like Irish stew soup. Additionally, the music wasn't Irish; it was mod... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 10 reviews

The service, ambience and food was great. Please turn down the tv since it was annoying loud. I don't go out to eat to hear the sports announcers at ear defying...

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This was a great place for traditional Irish cuisine. would go back if in dc

James hoban is never disappointed. consistently good eating and a beautiful atmosphere. the service can be a little dirty, especially if it sits outside. a grea...

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Nice neighborhood pub. Good casual pub food. Service as expected with no complaints.

The food was good but a few things were a miss. One how do you serve cheeseburgers and not have pickles? Upon our arrival we were told the kitchen was backed up...

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Opentable
3.5 ★ from 74 reviews
NOVAPAW
25.09.2023 - 16:28

Staff was very helpful, set expectations, willing to move us at a moments notice (we were outside and it looked like rain) all on St Patrick's Day. The grub was...

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DCResident
25.09.2023 - 16:28

James Hoban's is always a fun spot for a casual bite great service and fun atmosphere. It can get a little loud in the bar area, but there's seating in the back...

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PMend
25.09.2023 - 16:28

Good service. Food was ok. Fish and chips a bit soggy. Calamari was delicious

Shamrock
25.09.2023 - 16:28

James Hoban's never disappoints. Consistently good food and a nice atmosphere. Service can be a bit spotty, especially when sitting outside. Overall a great pla...

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Antonina
25.09.2023 - 16:28

We came to James Hoban's for Saturday brunch when we saw that the Mad Hatter had no reservations. What a nice suprise! There was hardly anyone there and we real...

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