As a slice of Irish life, the Old Brogue in Great Falls, VA hits some some well understood notes. Breakfast bangers and mash – yes. Fish and chips – check. Traditional beef stew – definitely. But there are American accommodations as well – such as chicken quesadillas, hummus, and a pear and goat cheese salad.
The Pub sets a classic mood with its dark wood walls, creaking floors, and some modest natural light seeking to be heard above the din of dinners, restaurant staff, and sports games running on several televisions. Out back is a covered patio with a number of tables and chairs, along with solid views of the Great Falls Village Centre green.
On my first visit, for Sunday brunch out on the back patio to enjoy the still comfortable temperatures of summer, I ordered their traditional Irish breakfast. A classic combination of two eggs, pork sausage, back bacon, black and white pudding (oatmeal, breadcrumbs, pork, & fat), bachelors beans, sautéed mushrooms, and brunch potatoes. Each part was correctly cooked, with the sunny side up eggs just a bit runny, the sausage and bacon crisp, the pudding crunchy and flavorful, and the brunch potatoes fluffy on the inside.
I still had some room left so I ordered their dessert special, a slice of rhubarb pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sourced from Heidelberg Bakery in Arlington, VA, the pie crust was golden brown, flaky and tender, with pronounced butter flavors. The filling had large chunks of tender rhubarb balanced with just the right amount of sugar to keep the deep red mixture balanced. The slice was a lovely way to end Sunday brunch.
On my second visit I had their popular black angus burger with a simple side salad. The burger was very good – tender, flavorful, juicy – and on the thicker side, which I much prefer. The salad was a good combination of traditional lettuce, a few small tomatoes, and some cucumber slices with a light Italian vinaigrette. Dessert was another Heidelberg Bakery pie slice – blueberry this time – and a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
On my third visit for lunch, while reviewing the Indian Scout, I ordered their fish and chips, served with coleslaw, malt vinegar, and a slice of lemon. The eight ounce cod, fried in a beer batter, was deep brown, textbook crunchy, and tender on the inside. The coleslaw, a bit under seasoned, was well prepared with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots, along with a light touch of mayonnaise. I added just a bit of salt to rev up this side dish.
All of the staff members I met were friendly and knowledgable during my visits and looked to help each other out as needed with some of the larger tables. It’s easy to see why the Old Brogue continues to remain a popular destination and worth a visit if your sporting travels take you through Great Falls, VA.
The Old Brogue, An Irish Pub
736 Walker Road
Great Falls, VA 22066
703-759-3309
%%
Also visit my web page: link building Services
%%
My website … poker (fmtribunales.com)
%%
my homepage: Online, Parkwaynyc.Com,
%%
Look into my website :: netsuite Consultants
%%
My web-site … Sports (primetimeleague.com)
%%
Look into my blog: poker – santaro.net –
%%
my blog post … oracle netsuite consultants
%%
Feel free to surf to my web-site :: slots – Gabriele –
%%
Also visit my blog … live (Isla)
%%
Feel free to visit my blog :: play casino online [Amee]
%%
Look at my site; slots (Janine)
%%
Feel free to surf to my blog post: Play roulette Online (lasiksurgerywatch.org)
%%
My website – blackjack (oakgrovenac.Com)
%%
Also visit my site … live (http://www.Cabotmotorinn.Com)
%%
Also visit my blog post; Online poker – Jaxdocfest.org –
%%
My web-site: gambler (bcabba.Org)
%%
Here is my web site :: casino (Janet)
%%
my web blog – play casino online (sportsarenahockey.com)
%%
My webpage: Casino (byronparkdistrict.com)
%%
Feel free to surf to my site; online, Natisha,
%%
Check out my web site; online roulette (zdravinapot.Net)
%%
Also visit my page … Dealers (quailchurch.Com)
%%
Feel free to visit my blog post … adhd medication methylphenidate –
Maureen –
%%
Here is my page; Bet (Change-images.com)
%%
Also visit my site; Play casino Online, naturebreed.com,
%%
Feel free to surf to my web blog – blackjack (Veronica)
%%
Feel free to visit my web page; gaming (tumatxa.com)
%%
Feel free to visit my homepage :: diagnosing adult adhd – http://www.Mu49.co.kr,
%%
Also visit my homepage; Online Poker (Contramarea.org)
%%
my web page :: Horse Betting, http://Www.Warehouseantiques609.Com,
%%
my webpage best (Aleksimehtonen.com)
%%
Look at my web page … Blackjack (Prisonworldblogtalk.Com)
%%
My page :: netsuite Integration consultants
%%
Look at my website: Gaming (Arkadiusz-E-Ruth.Com)
%%
Also visit my blog … Netsuite Implementation Consultants (Tanhuaba.Xyz)
%%
my blog; Netsuite Consultant
%%
Here is my blog Erp Consultant
%%
Feel free to visit my web page … gambler (Victorina)
%%
Also visit my blog post :: netsuite consultant
%%
Here is my page: gambling – joechesko.com –
%%
Feel free to visit my page … oracle Netsuite consultant
%%
Feel free to visit my web-site: Online Poker, Themalibuinn.Com,
%%
Take a look at my homepage gaming, spacehosteltokyo.com,
%%
Visit my blog post :: casino (Absoft-My.com)
%%
Look into my blog – betting [grasshopperstaffing.Com]
%%
Also visit my page bet (nano4814.Com)
%%
Take a look at my site … gamble online (Dann)