Much like searching for a pot of gold, Tucsonans often scour the city for a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Whether it’s green beer, something a tad craftier, a bite of corned beef, or simply a place you can spend time and pinch those that aren’t wearing green, take a gander at some of what the city has to offer.
Keep in mind that some of these events are happening on the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. Also, this list will be updated as we find out about additional events.
1912 Brewing Company
Noon – 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Suite 105
1912 Brewing Company is hosting one its most treasured holidays—St. Patrick’s Day.
From noon – 9 p.m., the crew is teaming up with Daniela’s Cooking for corned beef and cabbage. In addition, the brewery is releasing three Irish-inspired beers, including the popular Irish Sobriety Red Ale.
Perhaps you’ll find a green beer or two, as well.
For more information, visit 1912 Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
Arizona Beer House
11 a.m. – midnight Saturday, March 14
150 S. Kolb Rd.
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This east side drinking spot loves the holiday so much that they want everyone to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the weekend.
So, on Saturday, March 14 Arizona Beer House will be throwing a party with Celtic Beer, delicious food, raffle prizes, and fun for the whole family. Also, it’s a free event and a fundraiser for the local Celtic group The Tucson Celtic Festival Association.
For more information, visit Arizona Beer House’s Facebook event page.
BlackRock Brewers
Saturday, March 14
1664 S. Research Loop, Suite 200
BlackRock Brewers is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early from noon – 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.
It’s just your luck, too, because they’ll be offering Happy Hour specials all day, and if you can mix any two standard beers for a BlackRock & Tan.
Live music with King D is at 5 p.m. and Dash Pocket takes over from 7 – 9 p.m.
For more information, visit BlackRock Brewers’ Facebook event page.
Casa Film Bar
8 – 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Have you ever seen what some consider to be Jennifer Aniston’s best movie?
From 8 – 10 p.m., Casa Film Bar will be showing the classic film “Leprechaun” while Molecular Munchies serves up the food. Also, at Casa you’ll find plenty of brews to ring in a successful St. Patrick’s Day.
For more information, visit Casa Film Bar’s Facebook event page.
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Cobra Arcade Tucson
4 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
63 E. Congress St.
Finding a pot of golden coins before this party would be helpful.
Cobra Arcade wants everyone to test their luck on the numerous arcade machines, but also enjoy some sweet drink specials from 4 – 9 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day.
There will not be a cover and some of the drink specials include $3 green beer, $4 green tea, and more. Plus, DJ CENTURY will be helping you jam out with your friends.
For more information, visit Cobra Arcade’s Facebook event page.
Corbett Brewing Company
7 – 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
309 E. 7th St.
This year, Corbett Brewing Company is having a big party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
From 7 – 10 p.m., the brewery will be slingin’ beers to the Irish music of The Out of Kilters. Grab a spot inside or out on the patio because the music ought to be loud enough to hear.
For more information, visit Corbett Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
Crooked Tooth Brewing Company
3 – 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
228 E. 6th St.
Wear green, drink some beer, and perhaps you’ll fall on some luck, too.
Crooked Tooth Brewing Company is having a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 3 – 10 p.m. and it’ll be filled with Irish music, green beer, and good times. Plus, be the first to try the brewery’s new Irish Stout.
Do you feel like dancin’?
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From 6 – 8 p.m., The Lucky Ones will be playing traditional and modern covers from a range of Irish bands.
For more information, visit Crooked Tooth Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
Dillinger Brewing Company
Multiple Dates
3895 N. Oracle Rd.
This is Dillinger Brewing Company’s second annual St. Patrick’s Day party and they’re having fun times over the span of three days.
On Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 Dillinger Brewing will be pouring a spicy and green Serrano Seduction, with live Celtic music, and more.
When Sunday, March 15 rolls around they’ll be offering Irish Soda Bread and Stout pairings.
For more information, visit Dillinger Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
Frog and Firkin
Multiple Dates
874 E. University Blvd.
Frog and Firkin is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party on multiple days with green beer, traditional Irish food, special deals, bagpipes, and more.
St. Patrick’s Day Schedule
- Friday, March 13: Ceremonial green beer keg gets tapped at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14: Green beer, Guinness, traditional Irish food, and a bagpipe performance at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day): They open at 11 a.m. with Corn Beef and Cabbage, Irish Lamb Stew, Irish-inspired drinks, and live music.
For more information, visit Frog and Firkin’s Facebook event page.
Hotel Congress
5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 17
311 E. Congress St.
This might be the pot o’ gold you’ve been looking for.
From 5 p.m. – 2 a.m., Hotel Congress is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that’s packed with food and drink specials, like $5 Guinness, $6 Jameson, and a $10 combo special.
DJ PC PADDY and DJ Bobreally will be playing music in the club, The Desert Rovers hit the stage at 6 p.m., and soon after Biddadat plays at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
House of Bards
6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
4915 E. Speedway Blvd.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the midtown bar House of Bards is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party that’ll get your foot tapping.
Irish dance music will be out on the patio with Heather Hardy, Danny Krieger, Karl Hoffmann, and Les Merrihew. Also, what’s a St. Patrick’s Day party with drink specials? Expect to see some sweet deals, too.
For more information, visit House of Bards’ Facebook event page.
The Hut & O’Malleys Bar & Grill
Multiple Dates
The Hut and O’Malleys Bar & Grill will be throwing a St. Patrick’s Day block party on Saturday, March 14 and then once again on Tuesday, March 17.
The street in between the two bars will be sectioned off, and then filled with live music, DJs, food trucks, and games to enjoy with your crew. If you can’t make it to Saturday’s block party you can stop by on St. Patrick’s Day.
For more information, visit The Hut’s Facebook event page.
IBT’s
Noon, Tuesday, March 17
616 N. 4th Ave.
IBT’s down on Fourth Avenue is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party with drink specials beginning at noon.
You’ll find plenty of green beer, $6 Jameson whiskey, and other specials. They’re planning to have a DJ set up inside the bar and outside on the patio beginning at 9 p.m.
For more information, visit IBT’s Facebook event page.
The Parish
5 – 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
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From 5 – 10 p.m., The Parish is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Beer-Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage Feast.
It’s hard to imagine the holiday without a plate of corned beef, but the goods don’t stop there. The restaurant is also cooking up Coriander Crusted Lamb Stew with root veggies, creme fraiche, Guinness reduction, and herbs.
Live music will be brought to you by the Eldritch Dragons and these dinner specials are first come, first served.
For more information, visit The Parish on Facebook.
The Playground Bar & Lounge
4 p.m. – midnight Saturday, March 14
278 E. Congress St.
If you and your friends are feeling lucky this year then you ought to check out the “Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl.”
Heads up: this event is happening the Saturday before the actual holiday.
Tickets are $25 and will include two complimentary drinks, a badge and lanyard, drink specials at the participating bars, and a chance to win a $500 costume contest.
For more information, visit crawlwith.us/tucson.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
4 – 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
115 E. Broadway Blvd.
The downtown taproom is throwing its St. Patrick’s Day party from 4 – 10 p.m.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company is releasing the new Dicot Double IPA (available in cans) and then tapping into the St. Patrick’s Day Infusion of chocolate and mint—Check Please Imperial Stout. Infusion quantity will be very limited, so you’ll want to show up early.
Also, test your luck and wear something green to the taproom and you may receive a special discount.
For more information, visit Pueblo Vida Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
The Rock
1 – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15
136 N. Park Ave.
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Bar Crawl Unlimited is setting up shop at The Rock from 1 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.
The St. Patrick’s Day festival, which is a couple of days before the actual holiday, will have drink specials, live music, and free cover for those 21 years and older.
For more information, visit The Rock’s Facebook event page.
Sentinel Peak Brewing Company
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14
4746 E. Grant Rd. • 9155 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Sentinel Peak Brewing Company is throwing an early St. Patrick’s Day party from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at both of their locations.
In order to celebrate accordingly, they’ll be serving a Corned Beef and Cabbage dish, and drink specials include $5 shots of Jameson, $4.50 pints of green beer, $4.50 green margaritas, and more.
For more information, visit Sentinel Peak Brewing Company’s Facebook event page.
The Station Pub & Grill
6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 17
8235 N. Silverbell Rd., Suite 105
The Station Pub & Grill is hosting its third annual St. Patrick’s Day Parking Lot Party from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
This one is going to be a lot of fun because some of the local firefighters will be busting out their bagpipes and playing some tunes. Also, DJ ATraxX and The Mark Miller Band are performing live.
Of courses, there’s going to be plenty of games, green beer, and even a “Mystery Brew” to taste.
For more information, visit The Station Pub & Grill’s Facebook event page.
Ten55 Brewing Company
110 E. Congress St.
The downtown brewery is pouring a special St. Patrick’s Day brew, and it’s a tribute to Tolkien, too.
Pippin’s Pint is an Irish Red Ale, brewed with British Marris Otter, a variety of crystal, and a bit of roasted barley. It’s also named after the beer-loving hobbit (Pippin Took).
For more information, visit 1055brewing.com.
Union Public House
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 17
4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 103
This St. Patrick’s Day celebration is happening from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. at Union Public House.
First thing first, their Corned Beef and Cabbage ought to be pretty tasty. It includes local house-cured brisket, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and violet mustard sauce for $18.
In addition, they’re having a few specials at the bar while a DJ spins the beats in the St. Philip’s courtyard. Specials include $2 off Irish whiskey, $3 green beer, $5 Jameson, and $7 Irish Mules.
For more information, visit Union Public House’s Facebook event page.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
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