Features St. Patrick's Day Irish Holiday Guide Homepage 50+ CT Spots to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2024: Bars, Restaurants, Breweries & More! Carly Terzigni March 06, 2024 Winter is quickly coming to a close, and things are starting to look a little more GREEN around the state of Connecticut. That can only mean one thing…St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you celebrate for the corned beef, the Guinness, or simply to enjoy the company of family and friends, there are plenty of restaurants around the state offering menu specials and events. This guide is broken up by county so you know exactly where to go to find the perfect St. Patrick’s Day festivities.Fairfield CountyRory’s-Darien www.rorys.netRory's is the original pub of Darien serving delicious food and terrific drinks for more than 40 years. Join them on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17th, to celebrate their Irish heritage. Enjoy all the classics - Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, and more. Wash it all down with a pint of Guinness. Other menu highlights include award-winning New England Clam Chowder, plump and juicy eight-ounce burgers, delicious sandwiches, fresh seafood specials, and grilled steaks. Rory's is warm and welcoming, with a festive bar and cozy dining room. On St Patrick’s Day, the party spills out the door. Their patio stage will feature live performances from the Bards, HPK Irish Step Dancers, and bagpipers. Make it a St Patrick’s Day you won’t forget at Rory’s. Erin go Bragh! Reservations recommended.Dave and Charlie’s Hometown Deli-Norwalk www.dchometowndeli.comKnown for its big portions, great service, and big hearts for the community, Hometown Deli has quickly become a go-to neighborhood spot. Grab a plate-filled breakfast or stuffed sandwich, lunches like wraps, sandwiches, and BIG salads, as well as afternoon bites. For St. Paddy’s Day, they will be making a Corned beef and Cabbage sandwich with Russian dressing and crunchy slaw and a Corned beef and Cabbage sandwich, piled high and smothered in gooey, yummy cheese-all with their signature hometown style and making it something special that you will love. Stop by, be Irish for the day, and enjoy good food and friendly neighborhood faces. You won’t leave there hungry!Dave’s Planet Pizza-Norwalk https://www.planetpizza.com/norwalk-ct/l5Dave’s is known for its specialty pizzas for major holidays (think heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day, spooky-shaped pizzas for Halloween, etc.) and St. Patrick’s Day is no different! This year, they are serving up a delicious Corned Beef Pizza. Can’t decide whether you want a classic Corned Beef dinner or keep it simple with a tasty pizza? Why not have it both ways?! Delivery is available to Weston, Westport, Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan, and Darien.O’Neills Irish Pub & Restaurant-Norwalk www.oneillsono.comO'Neill's Pub in South Norwalk will be putting on their legendary St. Patrick's Day party again this year! There will be live music all weekend in their 500-person heated tent along with bagpipes, Irish dancers, great food and drinks, too, of course. It all kicks off at 7:00 AM with Guinness and a full Irish Buffet! From there, enjoy live music starting at 11:00 AM by Geoff Hartwell, and at 2:00 PM, the Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums take the stage. Irish Dancers, The Jeff Tuohy Band, and Ian Biggs round out the afternoon and evening. The Buffet is available all day! Don't miss the best St. Patrick's party in CT. AMG Catering-Wiltonhttps://amgcatering.com/They have a few spots left in their St. Patrick’s Day cooking class on March 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm! Gran your Jameson and join them to learn how to cook the perfect St. Patrick’s Day feast, including Reuben-topped Irish nachos, a Mini Shepherd’s Pie, and Bailey’s Irish Cream brownies.Aquila’s Nest Vineyards-Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comThey’ll be having a St. Patrick’s Day Irish Dance Show featuring Ashurst Irish Dance of Newtown on March 17th at 5:00 PM. The cost is $10 to attend. BRYAC-Bridgeportwww.bryac.bizMarch specials include Irish-inspired items such as Corned Beef sandwiches and dinners, Beer Battered Cod & Chips, and their special BRYAC Irish Clams: fresh clams topped with minced Corned Beef, carrots, onions, and potatoes, baked Casino-style.The Castle Black Rock-Bridgeportwww.thecastleblackrock.comThey’ve got not one day but a whole week’s worth of St. Paddy’s events, from Guinness Night, complete with free Guinness pint glass engraving to trivia, Tullamore Dew Night, and the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band. Enjoy live music all day on March 17th, starting at 12:00 PM.The Cheesecake Collection-Norwalkhttps://www.thecheesecakecollection.com/Their hit green mint Oreo cheesecake is back this year! Made with a mint Oreo crust, mint Oreos in the filling, a festive green Funfetti, chocolate ganache, and a mint Oreo cookie on top. Available as a full cake or by the slice.Colony Grill-Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamfordwww.colonygrill.comColony Grill will be offering its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza from March 11 through March 17. Sláinte!Donovan’s SoNo-Norwalkwww.donovanssono.comSince 1889 (yes, you read that right), a neighborhood institution in SoNo. The fun continues after the Norwalk Parade on Saturday, March 9th and on, of course, Sunday, March 17th!El Segundo-Norwalkhttps://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/Head over to El Segundo on Saturday, March 9 from 11:00 until close for a St. Patrick’s SoNo Parade “Darty.” And on March 16 and 17, join them for a Shamrockin’ Weekend with Irish food and drink specials, green beverages, an all you can eat brunch buffet, and more.Gruel Britannia-Fairfieldwww.gruelbritannia.comServing traditional corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, classic shepherds pie, salmon wrapped in leeks, homemade soda bread plus lots of other homemade items. Lachat Town Farm-Westonhttps://www.lachattownfarm.org/A first-of-its-kind production of the musical Once will be performed over St. Patrick’s Day weekend March 15, 16, and 17 as well as March 22, 23, and 24. Doors open an hour before showtime where guests will be immersed in the trappings of an authentic Irish pub. Tickets on sale now!Magic 5 Pie Co.-Norwalkhttps://magic5pieco.com/On Saturday March 16th from 12 pm - 4 pm, join Magic 5 Pie Co. for a pizza-making class as well as green cotton candy, Irish food and drink specials, music, and more.Molly Darcy’s-Danburywww.mollydarcy.comCelebrate with Molly Darcy's! Live music by Eamon O' Neal visiting from Dublin. Irish fare is served all day, along with step dancers, a DJ, green beer, Irish Carbomb Cupcakes, and more! Doors open at 10 am.Palmer’s Market-Darienwww.palmersdarien.comFor St.Patrick's Day it is not much of a holiday for us so let's just do a free mention - can use last year's copy; deadline to order this year will be March 13 at 5pm. Rebel Daughter Cookies-Norwalkhttps://rebeldaughtercookies.com/Their Bailey’s Irish Coffee Cookie is back this year for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a chocolate espresso Bailey’s Irish Cream cookie with a layered 3-chocolate center, topped with an edible gold leaf.Redding Roadhouse-Reddingwww.thereddingroadhouse.comLots ‘o Irish fun going on here for the entire weekend! Join them on March 16 for live music from The Ragamuffins, and on March 17 you can participate in Guinness glass etching.Simply Delicious Catering-Norwalkhttps://www.simplydeliciousct.com/Get ready to shamrock and roll this St. Patrick’s Day! Their catering service is here to make your celebration a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. From traditional Irish fare to festive green treats, they’ve got you covered. Book now, and let them bring the luck of the Irish to your party!The Spread-Norwalkhttps://www.thespreadsono.com/St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink specials are available all weekend long to celebrate the holiday. Join them for the live music!Stew Leonard’s-Danbury, Norwalkwww.stewleonards.comShamrock Milk is back! Green and minty and perfect for a lil’ Leprechaun. They also have St. Pat’s catering specials like traditional Corned Beef dinners for 4 or 8, complete with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.Tasty Yolk-Bridgeport, Stratfordwww.thetastyyolk.comThe Corny Yolk is back as The Tasty Yolk's special of the month all March with corned beef, 2 eggs, Swiss cheese, and house-made sauerkraut topped with their million island sauce and served on marble rye. Stop by any of their 3 food trucks or 2 storefront locations to try it out! For locations, check out their website: www.thetastyyolk.com.Tigin Irish Pub-Stamfordwww.tiginirishpub.comA whole month of events starting on the 2nd with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party to a LepreCon Party (3/09), Pub Quiz (3/12), Live music event (3/14), the final round of 6 Nations Rugby (3/16) to the actual St. Patrick’s Day party on the 17th. Pre-Sale tickets for the 17th are available but not required; no minors are allowed after 3:00 PM on the 17th.Wakeman Town Farm-Westporthttps://www.wakemantownfarm.org/Join Wakeman Town Farm for a St. Patrick’s Day cooking class for kids! The event takes place on March 15 from 4:15 pm until 6:00 pm. This class is designed for kids in grades 1 through 5, and the cost is $55 per child. Space is limited.Wave Hill Breads-Norwalkhttps://www.wavehillbreads.com/Pick up a loaf of Irish Soda Bread from Wave Hill Breads! Get yours at all participating farmers' markets and at the bakery.Yard House-Norwalkwww.yardhouse.comAn Epic Saint Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17th fit for beer lovers! Draft pours of fresh Guinness and Dublin Mules, which have Jameson Irish Whiskey blended with Guinness Dry Irish Stout and ginger ale. Of course, green beer is available in any size!New Haven CountyLiberty Rock Tavern-Milford https://www.libertyrocktavern.com/This St. Patrick’s Day, the place to be is Liberty Rock Tavern, where the festivities come alive in the most authentic way. Pro-tip: They are famous for their mouthwatering Corned Beef Reuben featuring slow-cooked corned beef that melts in your mouth, tangy bread and butter pickles, creamy Thousand Island slaw, and melted Swiss cheese. It’s a culinary experience not to be missed. Pair this delectable sandwich with an ice-cold Guinness on draft, the quintessential Irish beer, for a match made in St. Patrick’s Day heaven! The Tavern goes all out with awesome St. Patrick’s Day decorations, too, creating an atmosphere that’s both festive and inviting. Whether you’re there for the incredible food, the perfect pint of Guinness, or the lively ambiance, Liberty Rock Tavern promises an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day experience. It's the perfect spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit with great food, great drinks, and great company. Blender Bar-Cheshirehttps://ctblenderbar.com/Head to Blender Bar for some St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials! The menu includes Liquid Gold Juice, a Lucky Charms Protein Shake, Paddy’s Breakfast Bowl, Bowl O’ Gold, and more.Dockside Brewery and Waterfront Biergarten-Milfordwww.docksidebrewery.comGet your green on at Dockside Brewery for St. Paddy's Day! Indulge in their house made boozy Shamrock Shake and specials. Bagpiper playing 4-6pm, staff in kilts - it's going to be an authentic Irish celebration not to be missed! Sláinte! Elm City Social-New Havenwww.elmcitysocial.comJoin them this Saint Patrick’s Day for an amazing 6-course Tasting Dinner featuring Keeper’s Heart! The event will take place on March 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Make your reservations online.SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar-Milfordhttps://www.sbcrestaurants.com/TATER TOT LOVERS TO THE FRONT!! Their Smashed Tater has corned beef, braised cabbage, & bacon beer cheese. Join SBC for their two-week-long St. Patrick’s Day specials!Stony Creek Brewery-Branfordhttps://www.stonycreekbeer.com/Save the date! Their 6th annual Shenanigans Irish Festival will take place on Saturday, March 16! The event includes live music, games, dancing, Irish-themed food, beer, and, of course, shenanigans. Tickets are available now online. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.Twelve Percent Beer Project-North Havenhttps://twelvepercentbeerproject.square.site/Green beer? YES! Irish Fest 2024 is on at Twelve Percent Beer Project. Join them on Saturday, March 9, for a day of live music, dancing, food, friends, and fun. The all-day party starts at 9:00 am, rain or shine.Hartford CountyBrickhouse Bar & Grill-Newingtonhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrickhousect/They will feature St. Patrick’s Day specials on their menu, including Pretzel Bites, Irish Quesadilla with corned beef, St. Pat’s Sliders, and classic Reuben sandwiches.Cafe Louise-West Hartfordwww.cafelouise.comCafe Louise is offering traditional Dinner specials for St. Patrick's Day all week long, from Tuesday, March 12th through Saturday, March 16th. Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, Bangers and Mashed Potatoes, Shepherd's Pie, Shamrock Cookies and Cupcakes with Bailey's Frosting. www.cafelouise.com or 860-561-0160. Hops on the Hill-South Glastonburywww.hopsonthehillbrewery.comLive Irish music, green beer, a bagpiper and the Skyscraper Sandwich truck (Corned Beef Reubens and more) on Sunday, March 17. The food truck will be on-site from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.New England Pasta Company-Avonwww.newenglandpastaco.comTheir annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner for two is back! Order their Slow Braised Corned Beef with an apricot glaze for two or four. Also available is Yukon Gold Potato Cakes, Irish Soda Bread, and plenty of desserts. Order by Wednesday, March 13 for pickup on Saturday, March 16.Stew Leonard’s-Newingtonwww.stewleonards.comShamrock Milk is back! Green and minty and perfect for a lil’ Leprechaun. They also have St. Pat’s catering specials, like traditional Corned Beef dinners for 4 or 8, complete with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.Twisted Italian Cafe-Hartfordwww.twisteditaliancafe.comItalian beer braised Corned Beef Reuben with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, all piled on their homemade rye bread and slathered with their Crazy Good sauce. Available Friday, March 15th through St. Patrick's Day.Vaughan Irish Public House-Hartfordwww.irishpublichouse.comJoin the St. Paddy’s Day fun on Saturday, March 9th at the After-Parade Party on Pratt (St.) Raise pints and hear The King Ginger, Kevin Howard starting at 9am. Doors open at 8:00 am for Kegs and Eggs.Litchfield CountyAt the Corner-Litchfieldhttps://www.athecorner.com/Head to At the Corner and order their special Rubenator Sandwich for St. Patrick’s Day. At The Corner will also offer a special Kegs and Eggs St. Paddy’s popup, with food and drink specials, Irish music, and more. A full St. Patrick’s Day menu will also be available featuring Irish Soda Bread, Banger Benedict, and Bailey’s Irish Cheesecake.Toast and Co.-Litchfieldhttps://www.toastandco.com/Stop by for their March specials! St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks items include their Lucky Charms Latte, Shamrock Iced Latte, Leprechaun Iced Latte, and more! Food specials include Toast Reuben and Pot of Gold Toast.Undergrounds Record Cake-Oakvillehttps://undergroundsrecordcafe.com/Undergrounds Record has a fantastic Rueben’s on Rye that is baked in-house every morning & more! Their spring menu is launching just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on March 13.Middlesex CountyBill’s Seafood-Westbrookhttps://www.billsseafood.com/Join Bill’s Seafood under their tent as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17! Enjoy live music with Jeff Barnhart and Co. with special guests starting at 11:00 AM and continuing until 8:00 PM.Farrell’s-Portlandwww.farrellsrestaurant.comCome party at Farrell’s Restaurant! Their famous corned beef and cabbage is available all weekend, DJs start Saturday night at 6, bagpipers and DJ start around 2:30 on Sunday! Slainte!New London CountyFlour Shop Bagels-Stoningtonhttps://www.flourshopbagels.com/You are not going to want to miss this one! Their “Paddy the Baddie” is made with Corned beef, egg, sharp cheddar, and a seasoned hashbrown patty on your choice of fresh bagel (even a green one!). Available all week at the shop!!Foxwoods-Ledyardwww.foxwoods.comHead to Foxwoods for Shamrock Shenanigans, the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party! The event takes place in Rainmaker Expo Center on Saturday, March 16, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Kick back and relax in the Beer Garden as you enjoy a curated food and drink menu for purchase. Wine prizes, including the chance to win a trip to Ireland! The last pour is at 9:30 pm. Mohegan Sun-Uncasvillehttps://mohegansun.com/Select restaurants at Mohegan Sun are offering limited-time specials and promos for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy Wagyu Corned Beef at Todd English’s Tuscany, Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, Irish-inspired drink specials at Tom’s Watch Bar, and, of course, live music at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House.Shipwright’s Daughter-Mystichttps://www.shipwrightsdaughter.com/Join them for a St. Patrick’s Day 3-course cocktail dinner in partnership with Bully Boy Distillery on March 17th. The event starts at 6:00 pm and costs $100 per guest. Executive chef David Standridge will be making Irish twists on some of our fan favorites like Corned Beef Wellington and spiced caraflex cabbage. Windham CountyVanilla Bean Cafe-Pomfretwww.thevanillabeancafe.comGet ready for Irish music from Cashel Rock on Saturday, March 16. Live music is available from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy various Irish specials like Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef Reubens, and a traditional Corned Beef dinner.
