With the scent of spring in the air, March heralds not just the arrival of outdoor drinking but also St. Patrick’s Day—a single evening which, much like the fabled lamp oil of Hanukkah, lasts about a week longer than it’s supposed to. Did you know that Irish bars and restaurants exist outside of the sometimes chaotic mayhem of St. Patty’s day though? The District has a pretty good number of them too, spread across multiple neighborhoods, and they can provide a nice refuge for the world weary laborer.