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There are two sorts of bars on St. Patrick’s Day: locations that throw a leprechaun on the door, and actual Irish pubs that commemorate with reside music, dancing, and conventional food and drinks. We’ll get festive on the latter—see a full lineup beneath.
DC Pubs
1732 Connecticut Ave., NW
Rise and shine—doorways open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Dupont Circle’s Irish sports activities pub (you recognize what they are saying: you’ll be able to’t drink all day should you don’t begin within the morning). On Monday, March 17, the occasion begins at midday. Caveat: the kitchen is presently closed, however the Guinness will likely be flowing.
116 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Bloomingdale’s neighborhood pub, run by longtime buddies Gareth Croke and Colin McDonough, is celebrating all weekend with traditional pub bites, bands, and brunch fare with Irish twists. On Monday, it’ll open at 2 PM.
4 F St., NW
The Coleman family-owned establishment has poured Irish beers on Capitol Hill for practically 50 years. Patrons can drop by on St. Patrick’s Day beginning at 9 AM for an all-day occasion with reside music, Irish dancing, full lunch and dinner menus (now we have our eye on the corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie), and 51-cent Guinnesses earlier than 10 AM.
749 Wharf St., SW, 2800 S Randolph St., Arlington, and 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill
Tipperary native Mark Kirwan is behind these Irish gastropubs on Southwest DC’s Wharf (Kirwan’s) and in Arlington (Samuel Beckett’s) and Flint Hill (the Darkish Horse). Darkish Horse’s bash kicks off on Saturday, March 15, with a night efficiency by Irish band One Road Over, whereas Samuel Beckett’s occasion is an all-day affair of reside leisure on Monday, March 17. Additionally on Saturday, March 15, is the Eire on the Wharf competition, co-hosted by Kirwan’s with a waterfront beer backyard, reside music, and dancing.
14 F St., NW
This self-described “quaint, generally boisterous” pub close to Union Station has served pints and an intensive number of whiskeys for over 4 a long time. St. Patrick’s Day—the celebration begins right here at 9 AM—brings thirsty crowds on the lookout for a superb time.
Virginia Pubs
3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax
Fairfax Metropolis’s traditional Irish pub is a well-liked gathering place for musicians—there’s typically reside music on the calendar—in addition to followers of home-style cooking like potato/leek soup or Guinness beef stew. There’s loads of reside music and specials scheduled by way of the week and on St. Patrick’s Day itself.
2500 Columbia Pk., Arlington
Drop by this stalwart pub, which opens at 9 AM on St. Patrick’s Day for a satisfying Irish breakfast by way of 11 AM, plus hours of reside music, beer, and Irish dancing. Extra reside music and festivities begin on Thursday, March 13 by way of the Monday vacation. Reservations, and early arrival, are beneficial.
2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Prepare for a full weekend of St. Patrick’s enjoyable at this Arlington pub. Doorways open at 9 AM on Saturday, March 15; 8:30 AM on Sunday, March 16; and 10 AM on Monday, March 17. Revelers can try over 10 reside bands, plus conventional Irish dancers.
105 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Cork native Colm Dillon runs “4 P’s,” a Falls Church staple of practically three a long time. Neighbors adore it for the big patio and bar (with TVs for streaming sports activities) and music in and out. St. Patrick’s Day lasts the entire weekend, with all-day events from Friday by way of Monday. On the massive day, count on a “Ok’eggs breakfast,” a three-course noon meal (reservations required), and loads of reside music.
713 King St., Alexandria
Outdated City is residence to a big Irish-American neighborhood and a number of other pubs. This one is among the many finest. Take heed to reside music all through this week, or sip a stout alongside a plate of bangers and mash. On St. Patrick’s Day, doorways open at 9 AM and there’s reside music and dancing all day.
760 Walker Rd., Nice Falls
The 43 year-old pub is supplied with a big patio for sipping Smithwick’s in summer season and a hearth warming the room in winter. Consolation fare is served year-round, with loads of sausages, savory pies, and stews. Doorways open at 11 AM on St. Patrick’s Day ($15 cowl), with extra lunchtime and dinnertime live performance tickets out there for buy. There are music and dance performances Friday and Saturday, too.
Maryland Pubs
6119 Tulane Ave., Glen Echo
The atmospheric inn is a superb place to keep away from green-beer-chugging crowds and rejoice the vacation with household and buddies. Patrons can sip Guinness on the bar, tuck into dishes like potato/leek soup, and catch reside Irish music and dancing. On St. Patrick’s Day, count on out of doors bars (money solely), reside music and dancing, and a $10 cowl. Trythis video with co-owner Christy Hughes as he displays on coming to America, working on the Dubliner for 18 years, and opening his personal Irish bars and eating places.
11301 Elkin St., Wheaton
Regulars can chill out by the fireplace or play darts at this Wheaton pub. Doorways open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s day festivities, which embrace reside music, and conventional Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage. There’s a $5 cowl, and it’s 21+.
911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
This gathering place in downtown Silver Spring comes from Irish-born house owners, and the menu boasts just a few less-common finds like an Irish “boxty” (potato-and-cheddar cake) and colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage). On St. Patrick’s Day, catch a live performance by The Pocket Band.
