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Charm yourself this St. Patrick’s Day with loads of (green) booze, Irish bites and shamrockin’ soirees around town.
Feeling lucky like a four-leaf clover this St. Paddy’s Day? Get ready to shamrock and roll and celebrate the classic Irish holiday with specials and parties around town that’ll definitely leave you feeling lucky and charmed (get it?). Here’s a pot full of ops to get your green on. Slainte!
Dram and Draught + The Dead Rabbit St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 14–17
It’s shaping up to be a long weekend of drinkin’—but we believe in brew. Known for its Irish-themed fare, NYC-based The Dead Rabbit is posting up in Raleigh to help pour on the fun for an unforgettable weekend at Dram. If you’re in need of a wake-up call, get to chuggin’ an Irish coffee, or spring for one of the many options from the wide selection of upscale whiskey and cocktails.
The Hibernian Pub Downtown’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and St. Paddy’s Block Party | March 16
Hip, hip, parade! Don yer finest green ’fit for the local St. Pat’s celebration of the season, now in its 40th year. Start the soiree with a stroll—er, march—through the streets of Downtown Raleigh; then enjoy performances at Hibernian from Irish-based Echo LIVE, Triangle Academy Irish Dancers and the Raleigh Pipe Band. It’s the best way to immerse yourself in a wee bit o’ Irish culture.
Killjoy Cocktail Paw-ty | March 16
Roll up to Killjoy for a barking-good event in partnership with Cause for Paws to bring home a pup or simply just pet the day away. Then, extend your lucky streak into the evening with a St. Pat’s-themed drag show. Sounds paws-itively pur-fect lineup, indeed.
Oak City Brewing Shamrock Shuck | March 16
Aww, shucks. Oysters and shamrocks—name a better duo, we’ll wait. Dig into a peck of roasted oysters while sippin’ on green brews—plus enjoy live music, bagpipes, food trucks and more. Sounds like a pearl of an afternoon.
Sports and Social Shamrocks & Shenanigans | March 16
Press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day with an extra special paddy. Sample a chilled green brew while being swept away by the Eireann’s Call and its Celtic tunes—and make sure to nab all the green outfit selfies so you’re guaranteed to not get pinched.
Tap Yard’s St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Extravaganza | March 16–17
Feel the luck of the Irish via an entire weekend of festivities at Raleigh’s Best New Bar. Kick off the fun with a Friyay bash feat. live tunes from MikeMickxer Duo. Then, sip, sip, away your Saturday via daylong drink specials (think green beers, Irish whiskeys and specialty cocktails galore!) and music from Vertigo into “the wee hours of the morning.” On Sunday, mellow out with a cold green brewski in the beer garden to the backdrop of live music and plenty o’ of activities. Be sure to bring your paddy—er, party—pants!
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl With Bar Crawl Live! | March 16–17
Pro tip: Go crazy and blame it on the leprechauns. … In true Irish fashion, one pub is not enough. Follow the rainbow from bar to bar Downtown to find your pots of gold in the form of specialty shooters, bunches of beer and a smattering of Paddy’s Day swag.
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