St. Patrick’s Day is back and better than ever — or at least that’s how it seems, judging from all of the events and specials planned at suburban restaurants and bars this year. Celebrations of all things Irish are starting this weekend and running through Friday, March 17, and beyond. So don some green and get ready to enjoy Celtic music, bag pipers, Irish dance performances, green beer, corned beef and more.
As always, it’s best to check social media and websites to make sure events are still a go. Cheers!
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468, brokenoar.com/ or tickettailor.com/events/brokenoar/850057. Get ready for two weekends of St. Patrick’s parties with Broken Oar’s Shamrockers Ball Friday through Sunday, March 10-12 and 17-19, in the heated tent. Entertainment includes Irish dancers most days, plus Hi Infidelity at 9 p.m. March 10, Kashmir at 9 p.m. March 11, 7th heaven at 4 p.m. March 12, Libido Funk Circus at 9 p.m. March 17, Tennessee Whiskey at 9 p.m. March 18, and Modern Day Romeos at 2 p.m. March 19. Expect Irish beer, corned beef and cabbage and more. Tickets are $10 daily or $20 for a three-day weekend pass.
Buffalo Creek Brewing
360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, (847) 821-6140, buffalocreekbrewing.com/. The green beer will be flowing during Buffalo Creek’s St. Pat’s Shindig from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, March 17, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Plus, there will be music from Flat Creek Highway from 6-9 p.m. March 17 and the McNulty Irish Dancers from 1-2 p.m. and Peter Warren & Guest from 5-9 p.m. March 18. Burning Red pints will be $1 off, and Savory Crust Food Truck will be offering crabcake and Reuben empanadas and Brothers BBQ Food Truck will be serving green corn muffins.
Durty Nellie’s
180 N. Smith St., Palatine, durtystpats.com/. Start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early — as in this Saturday, March 11 — with a traditional Irish breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. For $25, dine on rashers, bangers, eggs, baked beans, Irish soda bread, black pudding, hash browns and more while sipping on an Irish-themed cocktail. Then head to the Durty St. Pat’s Parade at 11 a.m. stepping off from Wood and Oak streets, heading west and ending at Durty Nellie’s for the Epic After Party at noon featuring music, Trinity Irish Dancers, Irish fare and more under the tent and in the pub. Modern Day Romeos will headline at 10:30 p.m. Cover is $5. On Friday, March 17, the fun starts at noon with music all day, the Trinity Irish Dancers, bagpipers, Irish fare, specialty cocktails for $10, and headliners Mike and Joe at 10:30 p.m. There’s a $5 cover.
McGonigal’s Pub
105 S. Cook St., Barrington, (847) 277-7400, mcgonigalspub.com. On Friday, March 17, the main level will open at 9 a.m., The Loft will open at 11 a.m. and Fork & Cork will open at 3 p.m. featuring Irish music, bands, food, beer and NCAA tournament games on the big screens. The limited Irish-themed menu will feature corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, Reuben and corned beef sandwiches, Irish lamb stew, pub fries and more. The fun will continue Saturday starting at 11 a.m. in the main level and The Loft, and noon in Fork & Cork with a McNulty Irish Dancers performance, NCAA viewing and more. Free admission.
Tap House Grill
Locations in Algonquin, Hanover Park, Lemont, Oswego, Palatine, Plainfield, St. Charles and Wheeling; taphousegrills.com/. From March 13-19, take advantage of Irish specials such as Reuben sliders ($14.99), Reuben rolls ($13.99), Reuben sandwiches ($15.99), and corned beef and cabbage ($19.99). On Friday, March 17, get there at 10 a.m. for the Kegs & Eggs breakfast menu or buffet, $4 green beer and live music.
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