St. Patrick’s Day staples — flowing green beer, steaming plates of corned beef and cabbage, partiers parading down the street, and the sounds of Irish tunes wafting out of bars — will take center stage this month throughout South Florida.
How to participate? Raid your closet for everything green and find an event near you!
O’Shea’s block party & pub crawl
O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beach is putting on its annual block party March 17 with Irish music and dancers, bagpipe marching band, vendors, food and drinks. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the pub, 531 Clematis St., and entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free. Visit osheaspub.com.
Time to Shamrock & Roll St. Paddy’s Day Party
Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen at Plunge Beach Resort, 4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, will have a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. March 17. The beachside venue will be converted into an Irish-themed celebration with green decor, poolside games, giveaways, contests, food and drink specials, and a performance by the Electric Blue Band. The event is free. Parking is $5 cash per vehicle at the valet stand upon arrival. Visit plungebeachresort.com.
The Wharf’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The Wharf locations in Fort Lauderdale (20 W. Las Olas Blvd.) and Miami (114 SW North River Drive) will get the party started at 4 p.m. March 17 with entertainment and drink specials such as a free Harp Lager when you buy any Irish whiskey. RSVP at wharfmiami.com or wharfftl.com to receive a free shot glass while supplies last. Admission is free with food and drink available for purchase. Paid table reservations also are available.
Legends Tavern & Grille
Legends’ six locations throughout South Florida will be offering Beat the Clock Specials on March 17, including $2 green draft Bud Lights (noon-1 p,m.), $3 Guinness Draft cans (1-2 p.m.), $4 Jameson Florida Tea shots (2-3 p.m.) and $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey shots (3-4 p.m.). They also will be cooking up a corned beef Reuben and traditional corned beef and cabbage. Visit .
B Ocean Resort’s St. Patrick’s Day
The Fort Lauderdale resort’s specials will be available at the Naked Crab, Florida Bar and Wreck Bar on March 17. Guests can drink $8 green beer paired with corned beef with cabbage and potatoes for $24. For late-night festivities, live entertainment will be featured at the Wreck Bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. B Resort is at 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. Visit .
American Social Bar & Kitchen St. Patrick’s events
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend on March 16 with drink specials such as $10 Frozen Irish Coffee, $8 Jameson drinks and shots, $10 Irish Car Bombs and $6 Guinness as well as green beer at American Social Bar & Kitchen locations in South Florida. Then party at 9 p.m. March 17 with a DJ and drink specials. Wind down with Kegs & Eggs Irish Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 featuring Irish-inspired dishes including Irish Benedict and Jameson French Toast along with drink specials. Visit americansocialbar.com.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
For a sweet way to celebrate, choose from Rice Krispie Treats ($4.99), Green Velvet Cupcake ($3.99) and Irish Mint Brownies ($3.99) through March 18 at 4 Rivers, 2660 N. University Drive, in Coral Springs Desserts are available at the restaurant, or for pre-order, email . Visit 4rsmokehouse.com.
Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila
The Mexican restaurants with locations in Coconut Grove, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and West Palm Beach are going green with drink specials on March 17. Options include Teeling shots, green tea shots and green beer for $5 each. Mexican Car Bombs will also be available for $10. Visit bodegataqueria.com.
Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Sip on a $12 Nutty Irishman, which contains Jameson, Frangelico, Baileys, espresso and topped with fresh whipped cream and mixed roasted nuts being offered for St. Patricks Day at the hotel restaurant, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Visit .
Tropical Smokehouse
Chef Rick Mace has partnered with another West Palm Beach restaurant, Aioli, for a corned beef on rye sandwich with thousand island dressing. Aioli is baking the bread for the $15 sandwich that is available exclusively on March 17 for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Tropical Smokehouse is at 3815 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Visit eattropical.com.
PDKN Restaurant Group
Purchase a Tullamore D.E.W. shot and a Guinness, a Tullamore D.E.W. Mule or a green tea shot through March 31 at Bokamper’s Plantation, Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale, Bo’s Beach Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bo’s Pub Fort Lauderdale, The Balcony Fort Lauderdale and La Playa Dayclub Fort Lauderdale Beach to enter to win a trip to Ireland for two, including a six-night stay, airfare, and Tullamore D.E.W. distillery and Guinness brewery tours. Find corned beef and cabbage for $19 at Bokamper’s Plantation, Bokamper’s Fort Lauderdale and Bo’s Pub through March 19. A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will take place at Bo’s Pub and The Balcony on Las Olas on March 17. Visit pdkngroup.com.
Shoma Bazaar St. Patrick’s Day
Shoma Bazaar, 9420 NW 41st St., in Doral is offering a March specialty cocktail Feeling Lucky for $12 made with 1 1/2 ounce whiskey, 2 ounces of schnapps and 1-ounce liqueur. The green drink is topped off with an Airhead Extreme and sugar rim. BFF Burgers is cooking up its March special the Shillelagh for $16, consisting of a house blend all-beef patty, corned beef, grainy mustard, Swiss cheese, cabbage, carrots and thousand island dressing. The food hub will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. March 17. Visit shomabazaar.com.
Roxy’s Pub
Roxy’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party will take over the 300 block of Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach starting at 3 p.m. March 17. There will be Irish fare, including green bar, games and entertainment. Visit or call 561-296-7699.
The Casino @ Dania Beach
St. Patrick’s Fest on March 17 will offer two-for-one domestic draft beer, $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey Shots as well as a $30,000-guaranteed Poker Tournament beginning at 6 p.m. The first 500 players who earn 25 points will get a free St. Patrick’s Day glass. The Luxe Buffet will feature corned beef, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie and Irish beer soup. The Casino @ Dania Beach is at 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Visit casinodaniabeach.com.
