St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday typically celebrated with packed bars, parades, and corned beef specials around the city, will look a little different this year. But Washingtonians will still have their fair share of food and drink specials to snag, and we’ve taken the liberty of providing you a list.
DUFFY’S IRISH PUB
If the classic Irish experience is what you need after a long winter, look no further than Duffy’s Irish Pub. The H Street establishment will be opening at noon on St. Patrick’s Day with a full menu and full bar, featuring a corned beef and Swiss sandwich and over 20 flavors of wings. Those looking to dine in may want to make a reservation online after 3 p.m., but walk-up tables will be available before then. Place take-out and delivery orders online.
1016 H Street NE; Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pick-up and delivery available.
KIRWAN’S ON THE WHARF
Kirwan’s is offering virtual and to-go options for their customers to enjoy the festivities safely this year. On Monday, the restaurant is collaborating with Guinness to offer a virtual, three-course dinner at home for $60 per person. Each course will be paired with a Guinness beer. On Wednesday, Kirwan’s is offering a Guinness and a shot of Irish whiskey for $10 with each takeout meal. Order by calling the restaurant at (202) 554-3818.
749 Wharf Street SW; open Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
THE MIDLANDS BEER GARDEN
A week’s worth of traditional Irish celebrations are in store at this Petworth beer garden. From March 13-20, Midlands will be serving up Shamrock Shots, 50/50 beer bucks of Guinness and Redlands Lager, Irish drop shots, corned beef sandwiches, and Irish nachos. If you’re dining in, expect plenty of giveaways throughout the festivities. Reservations are encouraged through Resy.
3333 Georgia Ave. NW; Sunday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pick-up and delivery available.
WUNDER GARTEN
One of the largest beer gardens in the District is transforming into an Irish wonderland from Friday through Wednesday. There will be an all-day raffle, a double header of Trivia and plenty of green drinks to go around. The mixology team will be serving Leprechaun milkshakes full of candy and shimmer, and a champagne-based cocktail that would make Saint Patrick proud. Tickets are available ahead of time, but walk-ups are still encouraged.
1101 First Street NE; open Friday through Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
DISTRICT DOUGHNUT
District Doughnut is back with its latest holiday treat–a Bailey’s Irish Cream Doughnut Cake topped with Bailey’s glaze, chocolate ganache drizzle and a whipped vanilla buttercream. The D.C. doughnut establishment is also offering a St. Patrick’s Day Half Dozen with two Pot O’Gold glazed doughnuts, two Bailey’s Irish Cream glazed doughnuts and two Funfetti doughnuts with St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles. Orders can be placed online or in store.
Multiple locations; pick-up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and delivery from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m
ICE CREAM JUBILEE
This year, Ice Cream Jubilee was tasked with celebrating two holidays at once: St. Patrick’s Day and Pi Day on March 14th. The solution? New flavors of their ice cream pies! Minty Grasshopper and Double Stout Caramel ice cream pies are now available for pick-up or pre-order at Ice Cream Jubilee. Limited quantities are available, so don’t miss out on this double-holiday special! Order two pies for $16 through their website.
Multiple locations; open Monday-Thursday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
ANXO CIDERY & PINTXOS BAR
Anxo Cidery has made headlines in recent months for their political cocktails, and they’re keeping up the theme-based drinks for St. Patrick’s Day. The bar will offer a new green-colored cocktail called the “Green New Deal” in an effort to raise money for the Sierra Club. The cocktail features ingredients entirely made or sold by women, and includes gin, white vermouth, orgeat, lime juice, aromatic bitters, and pandan. The “Green New Deal” cocktail will launch on Wednesday and be sold through the end of the month. It is available for dine-in or takeout alongside their full menu.
Multiple locations; open Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
SAUF HAUS
This weekend is the time for all-day Irish drinking at this Dupont beer garden. Sauf Haus is offering up an all-you-can-drink special on Saturday for $49.99, a complimentary round of shots for your table, discounted vodka drinks, and giveaways throughout the day. On Sunday, the beer garden is serving bottomless green mimosas for $29.99 in addition to the all-you-can-drink special. Reservations are encouraged and can be made through Resy.
1216 18th Street NW; open Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
HI-LAWN
Hi-Lawn will open at noon on Saturday and Sunday for its inaugural St. Patrick’s Day festival. The culinary team behind The Dubliner, one of the District’s longest standing Irish pubs, will be serving up raw and grilled oysters, shepherd hand pies, fish and chips and other Irish favorites. Several Irish whiskey cocktails will be offered alongside a large line-up of festive beers. The St. Patrick’s Day Rooftop Fest is reservation-only via Resy. The $60 table fee includes admission for up to six guests, branded glassware, Irish swag and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a tour, tasting and tab for four at the Guiness Brewery in Baltimore.
1309 5th Street NE; open Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
JACK ROSE DINING SALOON
On the hunt for one of the largest Irish whiskey selections in the region? Jack Rose has you covered. From Friday through March 20, the whiskey haven will offer a Lucky Charms Milk Punch, Irish Coffees, Jameson Cold Brew Irish Coffee, and a large selection of whiskeys by the bottle for both dine-in and take-out options. A Guinness beef stew with beef chuck roast, smoked bacon, mirepoix, parsnips, potatoes, Guinness stout, and Worcestershire are accompanying the whiskey-heavy drinks on the menu. Take-out and delivery specials are available via Tock. Reservations available via Resy.
2007 18th Street NW; open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
RED DERBY
The dive bar known for its beer and shot combos is putting an Irish twist on the menu for one night only. On Wednesday, Red Derby is offering “The Irishman,” a Guinness served with a shot of Irish whiskey, and “2 Gingers Go Hamm,” a Hamm’s served with a shot of Irish whiskey. They’re also serving up an Irish dessert cocktail–the Irish Grasshopper Nightcap–with Bailey’s, creme de menthe and cacao. The specials are available for onsite dining or takeout. To make reservation, email bar@redderby.com. For take-out, call (202) 291-5000.
3718 14th Street NW; open Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
ATLAS BREW WORKS
Grab some solar-powered craft beer for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year. On Wednesday, the Atlas Brew Works Ivy City location will offer BOGO growlers throughout the afternoon. The Half Street location will be serving up $5 Do or Die Irish Stout pints on Saturday and Wednesday. Seating is first come first served.
Multiple locations; open Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
DACHA BEER GARDEN
Just because St. Patrick’s Day looks different this year does not mean that green beer cannot be poured. Dacha Beer Garden is bringing back their signature green Vitus beer just in time for the holiday, as well as food specials at both locations. The new spring and summer food menu will be launching next week in time for festivities. Reservations can be made online via Resy.
Multiple locations; open Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
COLUMBIA ROOM
Join the newly reopened cocktail bar in their outdoor Punch Garden for a night of Irish whiskey celebrations. Columbia Room will offer a flight of three single pot still Irish whiskeys alongside two Irish whiskey cocktails: the Tipperary and the Bananarac ($16 each). Reservations for the Punch Garden can be made via Tock.
124 Blagden Alley NW; open Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
THE FAINTING GOAT
What holiday would be complete in D.C. without a bottomless brunch special? The Fainting Goat is offering a special menu for St. Patrick’s Day this year. The food specials include Irish potatoes with rashers and poached eggs, an Irish Benedict with house-made corned beef, a banger breakfast sandwich, a burger topped with Guinness onions, Jameson tomato jam, rashers, and dubliner cheese and a stout and lamb pot pie. For $22, brunchers can drink unlimited green mimosas, green beer and Irish Mules. Reservations can be made on Resy.
1330 U St. NW; Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
MINTWOOD PLACE
Executive Chef Harper McClure of Mintwood Place is presenting a St. Patrick’s Day prix fixe menu for two that packs holiday favorites into a single meal. Bangers, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and Bailey’s bread pudding are all on the menu. Not feeling hungry enough for the full spread? All menu items can be ordered a la carte as well. Available for dine-in, outdoor dining, pick-up and delivery. Orders can be placed online via the Mintwood website
1813 Columbia Rd. NW; Wednesday – Sunday, March 21.
DUKE’S GROCERY
The London-inspired pub is turning Irish for the week. The Duke’s locations in Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park and Dupont Circle will be offering a five-course St. Patrick’s Dinner for $35 per person, available for pick-up only. Bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, corned beef, braised cabbage and colcannon are all on the menu. Jameson-based cocktails can be added for an additional $12, as well as a four-pack of Guinness tallboys for $15. On Wednesday, customers dining in will find Jameson shots for $5 and a selection of Jameson cocktails all day at all locations. Dinner orders should be placed in advance via Toast Tab.
Multiple locations; pick up on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TED’S BULLETIN
The culinary team usually slinging plate-sized pancakes and housemade poptarts is offering traditional Irish meals through Wednesday. Bangers and mash and corned beef and cabbage will be offered alongside the full Ted’s menu. Reservations are encouraged and can be made through Resy. Pick-up and delivery is also available.
Multiple locations; open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PIZZERIA PARADISO X ART WORKS NOW
Why not get in touch with your artistic side over pizza and beer this St. Patrick’s Day? Pizzeria Paradiso is teaming up with Art Works Now to bring you a virtual St. Patrick’s Day happy hour event. Different packages are available that include your favorite Paradiso pie, beers and a clover card surprise art kit. During the virtual event, Chef Ruth Gresser will demonstrate how to corn beef and share stories about her Irish-Jewish heritage. Space is limited, so if you plan to go reserve your spot soon.
Multiple locations; pick-up on Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
