Grab your glitter and green—here are some of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia this weekend and on the lucky holiday itself.
48 Record Bar
On Monday, March 17, 48 Record Bar is offering a St. Patty-themed celebration with both entertainment and special drinks. Guests can enjoy the “Tipperary” ($17) made with Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Punt e Mes Vermouth, green chartreuse, and angostura bitters, or opt to sip on an Irish Coffee or an extensive list of whiskeys.
WXPN’s Ian Zolitor will also be on-site to curate a night of Irish music, plus two live sets will take place at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets (TBD pricing) will be available soon online.
48 S. Second St., 48recordbar.com
Cake Life Bake Shop
Those looking to celebrate in a sweet way can do so with Cake Life. The Bake Shop will be offering three specials: A Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcake ($5, a chocolate cupcake topped with Bailey’s Irish whipped cream), Shamrock Sugar Cookies ($3.50, shaped as the iconic Irish symbol), and an Irish Potato Latte ($5.50, crafted with cinnamon coconut syrup.)
All beverages are made with housemade vegan syrups, plus, the Irish Potato Latte can be made vegan by using non-dairy milk upon request. The specials are available now (in-store) through March 16.
1306 Frankford Ave., cakelifebakeshop.com
Liberty Bell Beer Garden
Sunday, March 16 is officially dubbed Irish Night with Dave Kelly at Liberty Bell Beer Garden. From 5 to 9 p.m., Kelly will perform live, plus the venue’s kitchen will be serving up specials like bangers and mash and a Dublin Coddle, while the bar will offer frozen cocktails featuring Jameson, Proper Twelve, and Baileys. No ticket is needed, this event is pay as you go.
2999 Street Road, Bensalem, parxcasino.com
South Street
South Street is celebrating the lucky holiday with a Parade Day Party on March 16. From 2 to 7 p.m., the area of 2nd and South at Headhouse Square will feature pop-up bars, food and fun activities.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Any locals looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia at home are in luck with Famous 4th Street. The Delicatessen is offering a special Reuben Kit for the holiday. The Classic Kit ($120) features a choice of 2.5 lbs of corned beef or pastrami, 1 lb of Swiss cheese, a ½ loaf of rye bread (8 thick slices), a pint of sauerkraut, a pint of Russian dressing, four pickles, and a large potato pancake. For those who prefer a leaner cut, the Extra Lean Kit is also available for an additional $20.
The kits can be ordered for pick up or delivery online now through March 16.
700 S 4th St., famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com
Fat Lady Brewing Company
This locale will be offering two nights of different Irish events: March 15 will hold a concert with The Get Reels and Protagon Music (starting at 8 p.m.), while March 16 will feature performances by dancers from the Coyle School of Irish Dance (between 6 and 8 p.m.) Plus, Philadelphians can sip on a brand new drink by Mason Dixon Distillery or some Irish coffees all weekend long.
4323 Main St., fatladybrewing.com
Yards Brewery
Those looking to hit a party for St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia can head to Yard’s Brewery on Sunday, March 16. From noon to 5 p.m., the venue will host live music, a face painter, and plenty of Irish food specials, including loaded potato soup, a corned beef Reuben, Basset’s Irish Potato Ice Cream, and more.
Yards will also be tapping a keg of Kehoe’s Irish Red on Nitro and give away prizes for the best-dressed guests. No tickets or cover charge is required.
500 Spring Garden St., yardsbrewing.com
W Philadelphia
The Living Room at W Philadelphia is serving three St. Patrick’s Day drink specials on March 17, including Green Tea Shots, a Whiskey Sour and their Whiskey Smash, made with Teeling Irish Whiskey, mixed berry simple syrup, super lemon, and mint.
1439 Chestnut St., marriott.com
Evil Genius
There are two ways to sip on the spirit of the holiday with Evil Genius Beer Company. The brand has released its annual Magically Delicious (Lucky Charms IPA), which is brewed with heaps of malted and flaked oats, then dosed with countless boxes of Lucky Charms. This sipper is available on draft at the Evil Genius Taproom as well as in custom labeled 32oz growlers to go ($13.25).
Evil Genius is also releasing the Jameson PMD (Jameson Barrel Aged Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter) just in time for the day (also available in draft or through growlers.) Brewed with Jameson Irish Whiskey casks, this porter is the final remaining portion of this exclusive brew, which will never be made again.
1727 N Front St., evilgeniusbeer.com
Hard Rock Philadelphia
From March 13 to 17, Hard Rock is rolling out a St. Patrick’s Day special menu featuring their Irish Smash Burger with 2 patties and pub cheese, a Guinness Draught Stout, Irish Coffee, Irish Apple Crush and more. Additionally, on Parade Day (March 16), Philadelphians can stop by the venue before to enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, pancakes, sausage, bagels with cream cheese, fresh fruit, drinks and more for $25 per person.
Reservations can be made online.
1113 Market St., cafe.hardrock.com
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Iron Hill is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia with a special menu of themed offerings. Available now through March 18, locals can head to any of the brand’s locations to try shepherd’s pie, potato leek soup, fried cheese curds, potato croquettes, corned beef with cabbage and an O’Sullivan Stout chocolate cheesecake. Each dish can be paired with a draft, and the brand is also offering a special beer flight titled “Other Beers Are Green with Envy.”
Multiple locations, ironhillbrewery.com
Sports & Social
This Monday, Sports & Social is offering different specials like a Reuben sandwich, a Clover Shake with mint chocolate chip ice cream, and Jameson shots for $7 to celebrate the lucky day.
900 Packer Ave., philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com
Hotel West & Main
For the 2nd year in a row, Hotel West & Main will be throwing a St. Patrick’s Day celebration following the Conshohocken Saint Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 15. Locals can expect live music beginning at 12:30 p.m., Irish food specials (think corned beef & kraut spring rolls, stout marinated beef skewers, Drunken Irish Potato Poutine, and more), plus plenty of other festive fun.
46 Fayette St, Conshohocken, hilton.com
