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An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on January 9, 2012
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An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

The Irish Whiskey signature filet is served atop a cheddar-potato cake with Jameson cream sauce. Photograph by jeff martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

Pan-seared halibut is among the dinner options. Other main dishes: beef-and-Guinness shepherd’s pie, corned-beef-and-cabbage spring rolls, and Irish smoked salmon. Photograph by jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

The lamb pastitsio at Irish Whiskey is served on a bed of carrots, peas, pearl onions, and sweet potatoes, and finished with a thyme demi-glace and rosemary aioli. Photograph by Jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

The bar’s designer created a wall inlay of custom-cut Irish whiskey barrels, and upholstered the booths in plaid leather. Photograph by Jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

Fourteen taps draw beers brewed nearby, like Dogfish Head, as well as from across the pond (Harp, Guinness). Photograph by Jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

A custom stencil of the “whiskey prayer” adorns one wall. Photograph by Jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

An Irish red fox, a family heirloom belonging to owner Reese Gardner, stands sentry over the bar. Photograph by Jeff Martin

An Early Look at Irish Whiskey
An Early Look at Irish Whiskey

A pastoral painting by the decorator hangs over a nook made from reclaimed “torched” wood. Photograph by Jeff Martin

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