With Spring in the air and St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s almost time to celebrate. Check out the hottest spots to catch the official river dyeing and kick off your St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Chicago.
Benchmark
Benchmark is a lively sports bar in the heart of Old Town with over 40 TVs and a menu of shareable snacks, burgers, pizza, beer, and signature cocktails making the perfect place to eat Irish favorites and hang out on St Patty’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Offerings – Saturday, March 11, 9 am-12 pm. Purchase tickets for the Benchmark St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $25 and includes
- Four Drink Tickets
- Scrambled Egg Station
- Tater Tot Buffet
- Corned Beef Sandwich Station
Gaslight
Gaslight Lincoln Park is a lively neighborhood bar with three full bars, a delicious menu, and a spacious year-round patio that is open seven days a week for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
A place for the whole squad to drink green beer and spend time together this St. Patty’s Day. Purchase tickets for the Gaslight St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 9 am-12 pm. Tickets starting at $25 and includes:
- Brunch Buffet
- Green Domestic Beer
- House Cocktails
- DJ
Ranalli’s Lincoln Park
Ranalli’s Lincoln Park offers guests delicious pizzas, iconic apps, and great drinks in a comfortable and communal setting.
Guests can enjoy specialty drinks and a brunch buffet among friends, making it a perfect spot to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 8 am-11 am. Purchase tickets for the Ranalli’s St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $40 and includes:
- Four Drink Tickets
- Brunch Buffet
- Scrambled Eggs Bar
- St. Pat’s Pizzas
- Bacon and Tater Tot Hashbrowns
Ranalli’s West Loop
As a longstanding neighborhood pizza bar, Ranalli’s West Loop offers guests delicious pizzas, iconic apps, and great drinks in a comfortable and communal setting.
Guests can enjoy a variety of specialty pizza, craft beer and classic cocktails, making it a perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your squad. St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 8 am – 11 am. Purchase tickets for the Ranalli’s St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $30 and includes:
- Premium Bar Package (Four Drink Tickets)
- Brunch Buffet
- Scrambled Eggs Bar
- St. Pat’s Pizzas
- Bacon and Tater Tot Hashbrowns
Highline
A staple for lunch, happy hour, and dinner throughout the week, Highline offers upscale bar fare and a FREE arcade with classic games perfect for anyone looking for a little luck of the Irish and fun only ONE block from the Green Chicago River.
St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 8 am-11 am. Purchase tickets for the Highline St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $35 and includes:
- Premium Bar Package (Two Drink Tickets)
- Irish Breakfast Buffet
- Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band
Brickhouse
Located next door to the historic Wrigley Field, Brickhouse offers an elevated dining experience with four expansive bars, two outdoor terraces, and stunning views to celebrate the Irish in style.
St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 9 am-12 pm. Purchase tickets for the Brickhouse St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $25 and includes:
- Premium Bar Package (Four Drink Tickets)
- Irish Breakfast Buffet
Kirkwood
With great food, drinks, and a spacious beer garden, Kirkwood can accommodate any size group, from small gatherings to large groups this St. Patrick’s Holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 9 am-12 pm. Purchase tickets for the Kirkwood St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $25 and includes:
- Premium Bar Package (Four Drink Tickets)
- Scrambled Eggs
- Hash Tots and Bacon
- Build-your-own Corned Beef Sandwich
Fremont
Located in the heart of River North has two levels, Fremont features a retractable roof, three large bars, and an all-you-can-eat brunch experience that’s defined the brunch game in Chicago.
St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 8 am – 11 am. Purchase tickets for the Fremont St. Patty’s Day Party and additional ticket options here. Tickets starting at $35 and includes:
- Premium Bar Backage (Two Drink Tickets)
- Fremont Style Irish Food Buffet
80 Proof
Located in Old Town, 80 Proof gives guests a unique dining-to-nightlife experience with three full bars & an exciting lineup of specials for your St. Patrick’s Day feast.
St. Patrick’s Day offerings for Saturday, March 11, 9 am-12 pm. Tickets starting at $25 and includes Premium Bar Package (Two Drink Tickets) and Irish Breakfast Buffet.
City Cruises Chicago
Chicagoans and out of towners looking for a way to enjoy the river turning green are invited to cruise with City Cruises Chicago the weekend of the official river dyeing on March 11! Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy the newly dyed river throughout the entire St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a Premier Plus Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River where guests will enjoy bottomless mimosas, a 3-course, chef-prepared plated menu alongside picturesque views, a narrated architectural tour of the city, all while enjoying the river being green! To purchase tickets or check availability, please click here.
Replay Lincoln Park
Replay Lincoln Park, Chicago’s beloved pop up bar at 2833 N Sheffield, is transforming its bar into Paddy’s Pub from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, launching March 3 and running through March 18, 2023. The themed pop up will be the perfect place to chill with the gang and throw back a couple of brewskis – just in time for St Patrick’s Day! The bar, which first debuted this pop up back in 2018, will feature all new photo-ops, a themed cocktail menu, trivia dates, and much more. Patrons are invited to grab tickets for express entry on March 11 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day alongside the official river dyeing with live music beginning at 11am.
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
At the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, stop by on St. Patrick’s Day and get a taste of Ireland with their Irish Fare menu! Enjoy some Soda Bread with Salted Irish Butter and choose from 3 new specialty dishes. For all the potato lovers out there, they have a Firehouse Colcannon made with Irish Pot Roast, Guinness, Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Leeks and Savoy Cabbage! Or try the Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage made with Buttered Cabbage and served with Fingerling Potatoes, Brown Bread and Mustard Jus. Or go with a familiar dish from across the pond and try the Fish and Chips made with Beer Battered Walleye Pike served with French Fries and Tartar Sauce. Top it off with an Irish Coffee Cheesecake made with Bailey’s Irish Cream for dessert. Stop by the bar from 6pm-9pm and see the Chitarra Irish Trio perform as well!
Depot 226
For parade-goers and city celebrators alike, Depot 226 located within the luxury boutique-style Canopy Chicago Central Loop at 226 W. Jackson is keeping the party going with $5 shots of Irish Whiskey. Those with an appetite are also in luck as the entire chef-crafted menu featuring flatbreads, Signature sandwiches and more will be 20% off all month long in celebration. Open all day, Depot 226 is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast before holiday festivities and exploring the Loop, for a quick drink at their buzzing happy hour or for a nightcap before heading to one of their spacious guestroom suites. For more information, please visit here.
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
Those looking for festive ways to celebrate in the Chicagoland suburbs, Thorn Restaurant & Lounge inside the Rose Hotel, located at 5200 Pearl Street, are invited to dig into a special Corned Beef and Cabbage Special served with Baby Carrots and Horseradish sauce available all month long for $18. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, Thorn will also offer green beer on draft to pair with the special as well as any menu item off their regular menu. For more details on Thorn’s menus and happenings, please click here.
Oaken Bistro + Bar
The North Shore is in luck this year as Oaken Bistro + Bar, the modern, upscale lounge located in Conway Business Park, will be featuring St. Patrick’s Day specials all day long on Friday, March 17. Sip on a cold, refreshing Green Beer or indulge in the restaurant’s monthly cocktail special, “Absinthe Minded” featuring a mix of vodka, gin, rum, creme de menthe, Midori and a splash of Absinthe. Executive Chef Christian Alejandro has also developed a range of specials for the day that are worth their weight in gold including a Corned Beef Hash Entree for breakfast, Reuben Sliders for lunch and a Glazed Corned Beef entree for dinner.
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