Tucson restaurants and bars are ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive food, drinks, and events across the city. Expect corned beef dinners, Guinness desserts, Irish whiskey cocktails, and themed parties.
Several venues extend the celebration through the surrounding weekend. Brunch buffets, early festivals, and pop-up bars add even more ways to celebrate.
Here is a guide to St. Patrick’s Day specials and events happening around Tucson.
Arizona Wine Collective
(Photo courtesy of Arizona Wine Collective)
What:
$1 off pints
$2 off beer flights
When: Tuesday, March 17, 4–8 p.m.
Where: 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
More:azwinecollective.com
Batch Cafe & Bar
(Photo courtesy of Batch)
What:
17% off any of the 80 Irish whiskey options
When: March 17, 4–11 p.m.
Where: 118 E. Congress St.
More:batchtucson.com
Beyond Bread
Irish soda bread with currants at Beyond Bread (Photograph by J. Martin Harris Photography)
What:
Irish Soda Bread, Traditional
Irish Soda Bread, Currant
Shamrock sugar cookies
Rudy’s Ruben
Unreal Ruben, made with vegan Unreal Deli Meat
When: Available until St. Patrick’s Day
Where:Beyond Bread locations
More:beyondbread.com
Cafe a la C’Art
(Photo courtesy of Cafe a la C’Art)
(Photo courtesy of Cafe a la C’Art)
What:
The Lucky Lady: House sparkling wine, orange juice, blue Curaçao, green edible Brew Glitter
Irish Cream French Toast: French toast with Bailey’s Irish whipped cream, white chocolate glaze, oat streusel
When: The Lucky Lady during the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cream French Toast available all month
Where: 150 N. Main Ave.
More:cafealacarttucson.com
Casa Del Rio
What:
Drinks
Piña Verde (Green Chartreuse, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut, Splash Cynar 70)
Tikier Than Thou (Jameson, Coconut Water, Fresh Lime, Fresh Pineapple, Topped w/ Irish Pale Ale)
Mai Tai-Rish (Redbreast 12 Year Single Pot Irish Whiskey, Planteray O.F.T.D., Premium Curaçao Blend, House Mai Tai Rich Simple, Fresh Lime)
Irish Maid (Jameson, St. Germain Elderflower, Fresh Cucumber, Fresh Lemon, House Cane Syrup, Mint Aromatics)
Drink Specials
Guiness Bottles Only $3.17
Bailey’s Irish Cream Shots Only $3.17
Jameson Shots Only $3.17 (Original or Jameson Orange)
Food Specials
$3.17 Cheese Enchilada w/ Green Sauce! (A la carte)
$3.17 Taco Dorado (Fresh Deep Fried Taco Topped with Lettuce & Cheese) – (Ground Beef or Chicken)
When: March 12–19 drink specials Food specials on March 17
Where: 1060 S. Pantano Rd.
More:cdrtucson.com
Catalina Brewing Company
What:
Guinness Beef Stew and Irish Soda Bread until it’s gone
$2 rainbow jello shots
$2 candied clover pretzel pops
When: Sunday, March 15
Where: 6918 N. Camino Martin
More:catalinabrewingco.com
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
Patio at Cielos (Photo courtesy of Lodge on the Desert)
What:
Corned Beef & Hash, with cabbage, heirloom carrots, cipollini onions, and potato medley ($28)
Roasted Potato and Leek Chowder ($12)
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: 306 N. Alvernon Way
More:cielostucson.com
Club Congress
What: St. Patrick’s Day in the Lounge with Strike Your Fancy Free event. All ages welcome.
Festive spirits
Guinness
Irish food & faire
When: 7 p.m., March 17
Where: 311 E. Congress St.
More:hotelcongress.com
The Cup Café
What:
Corned Beef & Cabbage, house-made corned beef, braised cabbage, roasted potatoes, Jameson mustard sauce
Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcake
$19 lunch
$23 dinner
$6 cupcake
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: 311 E. Congress St.
More:hotelcongress.com
Corbett Brewing
(Photo courtesy of Dante’s Kitchen + Cocktails)
What: Tucson St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Food Vendor
Corned Beef from Dantes Kitchen and Cocktails
Entertainment
Bastard Sons of Patrick
Nancy McCallion and Tom Rhodes
The Wholigans
Vicki McArdle and Nick Coventry
Tucson and District Pipe Band
Bracken School of Irish Dance
The Carroll Family
When: Saturday, March 14 Doors open at 2 p.m. Music starts at 2 p.m.
Where: 309 E. 7th St.
More:Corbett Brewing on Facebook
Desert Drifter Coffee
What:
$3 16oz white mocha with creme de menthe cold foam
When: Limited-time special
Where: 419 W. Speedway Blvd.
More:desertdriftercoffee.com
El Charro Café
(Photo courtesy of El Charro Cafe)
What:
Sham’Maritas (green margarita) with a Tajín rim
green chile rellenos
green enchiladas
green chips with salsa verde
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where:All El Charro Cafe locations
More:elcharrocafe.com
Charro Steak
(Photo courtesy of Charro Steak)
What:
Original Cowboy Cut inspired by the Emerald Isle
Modelo-braised cabbage with mesquite-smoked pork belly hash
Guinness demi-glace
Mint Chip Cheesecake
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where:Both Charro Steak locations
More:charrosteak.com
The Monica
(Photo courtesy of The Monica)
What:
Irish Pizza with Guinness cheese sauce, sliced corned beef, and sauerkraut
Stuffed baked potatoes with shaved corned beef, braised cabbage, and a horseradish cream sauce
lucky pastries
green mimosas
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: 40 E. Congress St.
More:themonicatucson.com
Ghini’s French Caffe
What:
Drink Specials
Irish Cream Coffees, iced or hot (Vegan Option, mocktail available)
Irish Mimosa (Vegan)
Lucky Charms Iced Matcha (vegan option available)
Irish Crème Espresso Martini (vegan option available, mocktail available)
Food Specials
Irish Stout Onion Cheddar Burger with toasted caraway aioli (vegan option available)
Sonoran Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Crêpes or French Toast
Cheddar Corned Beef Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
Green Eggs & Ham (vegan option available)
When: Drink specials March 17–22 Additional menu specials throughout the month
Where: 1803 E. Prince Rd.
More:ghiniscafe.com
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
What:
Irish Soda Bread (gluten-free)
Pot of Gold Cupcakes (gluten-free)
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: 5845 N. Oracle Rd.
More:gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
What:
Irish-theme brunch buffet
Menu Highlights
corned beef eggs benedict
Guinness lamb stew
vegetarian Shepard’s pie
Live music from The Shanties runs from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pricing
$70 Per Adult
$35 Kids 6–12
5 & Under Free St Patrick
When: Sunday, March 15 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
More: 520-529-3500haciendadelsol.com
HighWire
What:
Specialty Drinks
Dirty Leprechaun
Pot of Gold
Orange Tea Shot
Rainbow Mimosa
Lucky Charms Pearl Shot
Additional Drink Specials
$5 Green Tea Shots
$5 Green Beer & Guinness
$8 Irish Car Bombs
When: Pop-Up runs March 5–22 March 17 opens at 3 p.m. DJs begin at 9 p.m.
Where: 30 S. Arizona Ave.
More:highwiretucson.com
Kingfisher Bar & Grill
What:
Corned Beef Dinner, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and onions, served with whole grain mustard and house-made Irish soda bread
St. Paddy’s Catch of the Day, fresh daily market fish, pan-seared, topped with crab butter and chives, served with colcannon and a side house salad
Guinness & Jameson Chocolate Cupcakes topped with Bailey’s buttercream frosting and festive St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
When: March 17 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: 2564 E. Grant Rd.
More:kingfishertucson.com
Nook
Nook patio (Photo courtesy of Jackie Tran)
What:
Food
House Corned Beef Benedict
Lucky Herb
Drink Specials
pistachio cream cold brew
lucky charm mimosa
When: March 17–21 Closed March 19
Where: 1 E. Congress St.
More:nookdowntown.com
Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar
What:
Lucky Charm, fresh muddled kiwi, lemon juice, Tito’s vodka, and green apple liqueur
When: Available through March 19
Where:Both Redbird locations
More:redbirdrestaurants.com
Sonoran House Sam Hughes
What:
Drinks
Dublin Drop
Guinness on Draught
Green Beer (Blonde)
Guinness Espresso Martini
Tropical Leprechaun
Food
When: Tuesday, March 17 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: 2513 E. 6th St.
More:sonoranhouse.com
Tanque Verde Ranch
(Photo courtesy of Tanque Verde Ranch)
What:
house braised Guinness corned beef and cabbage with braised red potatoes and carrots for $29
Drink specials will also be highlighted during service. No reservations required.
When: St. Patrick’s Day 12–8 p.m.
Where: 14301 E. Speedway Blvd.
More:
The Cork Tucson
Interior The Cork (Photo by Taylor Noel Photography)
What:
Traditional Corned Beef, cabbage, carrots and boiled potato dinner
Drink Specials
$5 Guinness
$9 Jameson
$10 Irish Car Bomb
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: 6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
More:corktucson.com
Tucson Chocolate Factory
Tucson Chocolate Factory (Photo by Jackie Tran)
What:
Bailey’s Irish Cream bonbons
specialty chocolate bars
When: St. Patrick’s Day specials
Where: 431 N. 4th Ave.
More:tucsonchocolatefactory.com
UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails
(Photo courtesy of UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails)
What:
Corned Beef Reuben Sammy with house kraut on marble rye $17
Corned Beef & Cabbage Fries with beer cheese and Russian dressing
Drinks
Guinness on tap
2 Speciality Cocktails
Boozy Green Pudding Shots
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails
More:uncorkedbar.com
Whole Slvce Pizza
Interior at Whole Slvce Pizza (Photo by Jackie Tran)
What:
“Shepherd’s Pie” pizza pie special
When: St. Patrick’s Day
Where: Whole Slvce Pizza
More: More details forthcoming.
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