No chance of reserving a table at DC on St. Pats. Being a Saturday the place will be a zoo right from opening. Last year they sold VIP passes that guaranteed you could get in the door. Our only chance of getting in en masse would be to arrive in the afternoon
(2:00 PM). Another option would be to gather on Sunday when things have calmed down a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if it will be the same at any Irish pub.