Whether you’re of Irish descent by blood or by choice, St. Patrick’s Day is speedily approaching and we are here to help you prepare. While you vacillate between green outfit combinations, check out our picks for the best bars for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dallas. From green limited-time margaritas to all-day festivals loaded with green beer, to Irish pubs serving up their regular mouth-watering fish and chips and Guinness, Dallas’s bars and pubs are ready to party the Irish way.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Visit modern Mexican eatery Cantina Laredo’s Addison and Frisco locations to snag a tasty frozen green ‘lucky margarita’, made with the restaurant’s classic margarita mixed with Midori melon liqueur. Available for just $8 and only on Friday, March 17, this is a margarita not to miss.
2818 Greenville Avenue / Website
Visit this popular Irish pub, owned and operated by a Dublin native, to sip on an impressive lineup of beers and ciders from around the world. Irish classics Guinness Stout, Harp Lager and Smithwick’s are always on tap, but unique finds include brews from the UK, Belgium, Mexico, France, the Czech Republic and Denmark, among others. The food menu focuses on snacks like charcuterie boards, soft pretzels, and grilled cheese. There’s always a good time to be had at this neighborhood favorite.
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2616 Olive Street / Website
Experience Happiest Hour’s first St. Patty’s Day Beerfest from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 17. There will be live music, green beer, food specials, unlimited beer tastings and plenty of space indoors, outdoors and on its rooftop. Tickets can be purchased here.
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2850 N Harwood Street / Website
Head to Harwood Arms for an all-day St. Patty’s celebration complete with a free T-shirt and stations around the premises loaded with green beer and reuben fries. The fun day will kick off at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17 and live bands (and a bagpipe player) will grace the indoor and outdoor stages starting at 2 p.m. Come dressed in green and show up early as the space fills up fast.
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2008 Greenville Avenue / Website
Head to this neighborhood bar for its St. Patrick’s Day rooftop party, hosted from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Saturday, March 11. There will be a DJ, giveaways, and specials on Teelings Irish whiskey and Miller Light.
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7800 Windrose Avenue, Plano / Website
For the ultimate St. Patty’s Day celebration, head to Legacy Hall as the whole food hall transforms into a party complete with live music, green beer and fun competitions. The free event kicks off at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 17 with a Celtic rock band and beer and whiskey deals from five bars around the premises. Special for the holiday, enjoy Irish mules, Tullamore Irish whiskey shots paired with a bucket of beer, over-the-top shamrock shakes, fish and chips, and Wagyu sliders. At 8 p.m. the event will begin to require tickets for its Prince tribute band concert. Then, at 10 p.m., end the night with a DJ set in the High Bar area.
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2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27 / Website
Visit this upscale steakhouse to snag ‘The Dublin’ this St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with lemon, simple syrup, egg white and activated charcoal.
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400 N Olive Street / Website
Known to be the largest hotel in Texas, head to the Sheraton to try a pot o’ gold-inspired cocktail on St. Patrick’s Day. ‘Leprechaun’s Gold’ is made with Bushmills Irish Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey, ginger beer, and a gold dusting garnish, and will be served in The Parlor and Open Palette. The Parlor will also serve a green beer for the month of March.
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1650 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington / Website
Head to Texas Live! for a day of shenanigans and live music at its Shamrocks & Shenanigans St. Patrick’s Day party. Enjoy custom Tullamore Dew cocktails throughout the center, as well as green beer, cocktail specials, non-alcoholic cocktails, and a themed swag bag full of St. Patty’s-inspired goodies. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Drink packages are available for purchase, though guests can still attend the event without one. Tickets for admission can be purchased here.
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1800 Main Street / Website
Located on the ground floor of the Mercantile Building, this local Irish-inspired pub prides itself on its quality food, friendly atmosphere and an impressive selection of Irish beers. Find Guinness, Guinness Blonde, Smithwick’s Red Ale, Harp Lager, and Magners on the menu, as well as Danish beer Carlsberg and Belgian beer Stella Artois. The bar also offers blends of its Irish beers, perfect for those ready to try something new. To eat, dine on Irish-inspired fares like Irish breakfast, Gaelic macaroni and cheese, and reuben fries. Pop in to enjoy some Irish culture and brews this St. Patty’s Day and follow along with their Instagram page to find specific celebration details as the holiday approaches.
18101 Preston Road, Suite 102 / Website
Head to this local Irish pub for brews, Irish-inspired pub fare, cozy vibes and a game of pool. This neighborhood pub, once known as The Staggering Irishman, also regularly shows soccer and rugby games on its numerous large TVs.
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5321 E Mockingbird Lane, Suite 250 / Website
Party London-style this St. Patrick’s Day with two full days of festivities. Stop in on Saturday, March 11 prior to the city’s St. Patty’s Day parade for breakfast, corned beef and cabbage, and green beer starting at 8 a.m. There will be Irish dancers throughout the day and live music starting at 9 p.m. Then, on St. Patrick’s Day itself, the pub will open at 11 a.m. and pour green beer and serve corned beef and cabbage throughout the day’s festivities. There will be live bagpipe music at the pub all day as well as a live DJ set starting at 9 p.m.
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2847 N Henderson Avenue / Website
Head to The Old Monk, a classic Dallas pub for almost 25 years, to imbibe a large variety of Irish, Scottish and American whiskeys. The menu features five varieties of Jameson, perfect for the Jameson aficionado. Prefer beer? Choose from 14 beers on tap, including Guinness, or choose from 50 bottles of beers and rotating features. The pub serves weekend brunch and Irish favorites like Guinness beef stew, reuben sandwiches, and highly-regarded fish and chips. Having hosted St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the past, this Irish pub is seasoned in celebrating Irish culture every day.
1722 Routh Street, Suite 102 / Website
Visit the Arts District to experience shepherd’s pie, hundreds of whiskeys, and authentic Irish culture from the same Dublin native who owns The Crafty Irishman. The pub features an inspiring variety of Irish coffees and coffees, in addition to a seemingly endless Irish whiskey and scotch menu. To eat, enjoy Irish-inspired menu items like corned beef and cabbage egg rolls, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, pub curry and beer-battered fish and chips.
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3301 McKinney Avenue / Website
Head to this two-story French Quarter-inspired bar for St. Patrick’s Day specials available from Saturday, March 11 to Sunday, March 19. Enjoy corned beef sliders with fries, corned beef hash, Guinness for $6, Jameson pours for $6 and $6 Irish coffees.
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2121 McKinney Avenue / Website
For St. Patrick’s Day only, The Rattlesnake Bar at The Ritz-Carlton will offer ‘The Penicilin’ cocktail. It’s an iconic Irish whiskey cocktail made with Irish whiskey, ginger syrup, honey, lemon and bitters.
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2409 N Henderson Avenue / Website
Head to this always-fun Irish pub for a slew of whiskeys from around the world, beers on draft, Irish coffees, and a stellar happy hour. To eat, enjoy a variety of tacos, loaded burgers, and their ever-popular fish and chips.
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Photography by: Courtesy of Legacy Hall
