Grab your green and get ready to celebrate. From parade-day parties to Irish-inspired menus and pop-up bars, Philadelphia-area venues are going all out for St. Patrick’s Day this year.
Locals can celebrate the spirited holiday with a festive parade party this Sunday, March 15, which will take over Headhouse Square Plaza. The event will be in full swing from noon to 7 p.m. with pop-up bars (from spots like Cavanaugh’s, Paddy Whack’s and Bridget Foy’s), food vendors, live music, entertainment and more. The event is designed to be family-friendly and will take place along 2nd Street between South and Lombard.
Bridget Foy’s will also serve up themed specials like whiskey flights and an Irish Coffee cocktail through March 17.
After the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, all ages can head to Craft Hall for a relaxed, family-friendly gathering. From 1 to 5 p.m. on March 15, families can enjoy free kids coloring sheets/crafts and complimentary green dog bandanas (while supplies last), plus access to their Puppy Porch and Unleashed, Craft Hall’s off-leash dog park/beer garden. During kitchen hours (dine-in only), kids can also take part in the $10 Build-Your-Own Kids Pizza special, where they assemble their own pie at the table before the kitchen bakes it for them hot and fresh.
901 N Delaware Ave., crafthallphilly.com
This Center City spot is offering a St. Patty’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 17. Specials span $8 green tea shots, $18 draft beer pitchers, $5 waffle fries, $5 pretzels and more.
1720 Chestnut St., lucysphiladelphia.com
There are two ways to sip on the occasion at Harper’s Garden. This Saturday and Sunday, locals can order up the Pot of Gold Shot ($5, Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps and a Pinch of Salt) or the Irish Potato Martini ($12, Vanilla Vodka, Coconut Rum, Irish Cream and a Cinnamon-Sugar Rim). Both creations will also be available at Craft Hall and Lucy’s.
31 S. 18th St., harpersgardenphilly.com
Con Murphy’s is turning out for the occasion with live music on Saturday, March 14; plus performances, face painting, balloon twisting, a Tullamore Dew Happy Hour, Irish specials and Guinness glass engraving on Sunday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 17.
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, conmurphyspub.com
Philadelphians can commemorate the holiday with a full slew of menu specials at Front Street. Themed picks include the Farmer’s Pie ($23, mashed potatoes, braised root vegetables, sweet peas, and plant-based parmesan) or an Irish coffee cocktail. Tuesday night’s Burger + Beer special will also get an Irish-inspired twist for the evening on Tuesday, March 17.
1253 N. Front St., frontstreetcafe.net
There are two different venues debuting holiday specials at The Concourse. From March 16 to 20, Revolution Taco Express will offer a limited-time Guinness Braised Brisket special, while Termini Bros will serve up hand-rolled Irish potatoes ($7), an Iced Mint Ring Cake ($25), Tea Biscuits ($15) and “Luck of the Irish” cupcakes ($5) through March 18, with the latter also offering an opportunity to win a $30 gift card.
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, concoursecomcast.com
This weekend, Peddler’s Village and the Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts will debut ‘The Galway Girls: A Celtic Celebration’ at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant. The performance will be accompanied by a three-course meal, which will be followed by “a heartfelt homage to classic Irish folk songs and modern hits from bands like the Cranberries and U2.” Performances will take place from March 13 to 17, and tickets ($95) are available online.
Route 263 & Street Road, Lahaska, peddlersvillage.com
Hotel West & Main will be hosting its 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration once again on Saturday, March 14, after Conshohocken’s parade. From 2 to 6 p.m., the celebration will feature live music, yard games, food and drink specials (like Irish nachos and Guinness beef stew) and a set from DJ Spinatra.
46 Fayette St, Conshohocken, hilton.com
Madison Resorts has brought back the luck of the Irish to Cape May with O’Harry’s, a month-long St. Patrick’s Day pop-up at Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille. Running through March 29, the pop-up features floor-to-ceiling décor, live Irish music on Saturday nights, themed events, and Irish-inspired food and drinks. Highlights include Irish potato soup, corned beef and cabbage, braised beef & Guinness casserole, an Irish Mule, and Jameson whiskey flights. Special happenings this weekend also include a whiskey pairing dinner (March 13) and a St. Patrick’s Blowout Bash (March 14), along with a new weekend Bubbly Brunch.
1025 Beach Ave #1613, Cape May, harryscapemay.com
