Standup Comedy for Ukraine at O'Sullivans

 

Clarendon's Irish pub O'Sullivan's is continuing their weekly standup comedy series every Thursday with a Make Jokes, Not War! event to benefit Ukrainian refugees. The 7:30pm comedy show is $15 and 50% of all sales will go to help "mobilize resources and partners to assist those who are vulnerable and displaced." in Ukraine. Hosted by Jon Yeager, the night has three teams (DC, MD, VA) go head- to head- to head in a battle for local comedy supremacy. A special guest closes out the show while the hosts tabulate the votes.

The Wavos 80s band at O'Sullivan's

This Saturday, May 10  O'Sullivan's in Clarendon will be taken over by 80s hits thanks to The Wavos. More than just a cover band, these men in kilts will also thrown in some of their original songs described as a mix of The Killers, Green Day and Depeche Mode. The three piece band hails from New Jersey who have been touring for the past six years. You can check out some compilations of Wavo's 80s hits on Youtube here. Music starts at 9pm and there is no cover charge for the Saturday night show.

O'Sullivans Derby fundraiser for Doorways for Women

This Sunday, Feb 23, O'Sullivan's is drink and food specials, prizes and nail-biting horse races—all to benefit a great local charity! Starting 3pm the Clarendon Irish Pub will transform its bar and restaurant into an indoor derby on Sunday, where participants can join the derby fun for free and compete for titles like “Best Dressed,” or they can donate/bet on exciting horse races to win unique prizes. Attendees can buy in to serve as an owner, trainer or jockey for any one of the 70 horses in any race. There is no cover charge and all proceeds to benefit local charity Doorways for Women and Families.

Halfway to St Patrick's Day at O'Sullivan's

Continuing the halfway to St Patrick's Day festivities is O'Sullivan's party this Tuesday, September 17. They are throwing a bash with live music by Danny Burns, Irish dancers and bagpipers. Drink specials run from 3 to 7:30pm with $1 off draft beers and $4 rail drinks. They will continue the lead up to St Patrick's Day with a party on the 17th of every month until the big Irish holiday. More info on Facebook.

Bourbon Bacon and Blues party at O'Sullivans

The local bloggers at Boobs Bacon Bourbon is throwing Blues into the mix and are having a party at O'Sullivan's this Thursday, August 22. Bourbon, Bacon and Blues starts at 7pm with music by Duffy Kane at 8pm. True to the theme, there will be bacon snacks, Woodford Reserve bourbon and plenty of other whiskeys to keep you happy at this free event!

Bike to the Beach Autism awareness fundraiser at O'Sullivans

O'Sullivan's Cycling Team is participating in the annual fundraising bike ride to raise money for Autism awareness and research called Bike to the Beach. This is a 100 mile, one day century ride from DC to Dewey. O'Sullivan's Irish Pub has graciously agreed to not only sponsor the team, but also donate 20% of their net profits between 6 and 9pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013. 

Happy St Patrick's weekend in Clarendon

Already a line forming early afternoon at O'Sullivans

Clarendon is full of green party goers today and will probably be brimming with fun and noise tonight. Popular Irish themed bars like O'Sullivan's already had a respectable line to get in Saturday afternoon. Other places that are perfect for bar hoping today are RiRa, Four Courts, Mad Rose, and Whitlows.

Party safe and take Metro, a cab, Uber, or SoberRide home!

O'Sullivan's expands with new whiskey bar

O'Sullivan's now wraps around the block of
Washington Blvd and Irving Street

O'Sullivan's opened its doors to nearly renovated interiorsunofficially last night. The unadvertised soft opening showed off the popular Irish restaurant's two new rooms, an additional bar focusing on whiskey and an improved band area. Thanks to Clarendon Scene for the timely tip.

I spoke to General Manager Patrick who was very friendly and enthusastic not to lose the feeling and authenticity of the original O'Sullivans in the expansion. 

The Irish pub has a very different feel than its neighbors Spider Kelly's and Ballroom, as its lower ceilings and darker interior leads more to a cozier and less cluby environment.  Patrick also is focusing on traditional Irish music being played regularly, and I spoke to Arlington local Robert who will be making appearances on stage with Celtic songs.

 

The small middle room features a fireplace
where Fragrance World used to be.



The second bar with its separate entrance on Iriving street is also of significance to Patrick. This bar will focus more on whiskey drinks, with over a hundred types of whiskey and several beers on tap available.

I'm very excited for this improvement on one of Clarendon's favorite venues, and can't wait to attend their St Patrick's Day festivities in the new spaces. For more pictures, check out ArlNow.com's writeup on O'Sullivan's expansion.

St. Patrick's Day in Clarendon

Boccato Gelato festive Chocolate Guiness

Happy St Patrick's Day Clarendon! Check out Arlnow.com impressive list of events this Irish holiday. Clarendon highlights include:

Whitlows for live celtic music at 1pm and cover band at 8pm (no buffet today).

IOTA has the raucous celtic punk O'Tasty band at 8:30pm.

O'Sullivan's for live Irish music throughout the day and  Boyle School of Irish Dance at 5:30pm.

Mister Day's for green beer.

RiRa for three cover pands and a benefit party for The Reading Connection.

O'Tasty's @ Iota

Warm-ish weather and clear skies brought droves of party goers out to Clarendon on this Tuesday night.

Both mainstay Irish bars in Clarendon, RiRa and O'Sullivans, had lines of people waiting to get in.

Irish themed Mister Days ran out of green beer (Miller Lite + food coloring) around 8pm.

Liberty didn't have a wait to get in, but the downstairs bar was packed and loud.

Iota featured a lively celtic/folk/rock/punk band called O'Tasty's.

Edit: Photo gallery of the party at RiRa online.