This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Thursday and is rearing up to be a Thirsty Thursday, but there’s more happening the weekend before and on the big holiday.
This means you’ll need to iron out the wrinkles on your green shirt and start looking for that pot of gold/fun event happening right here in Tucson. So, whether you’re looking for a bite of corned beef or simply a place you can spend time with those wearing — or not wearing — green, take a gander at some of what the city has to offer.
Pay close attention to the dates because some are happening sooner than others. Also, don’t forget that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is happening on Saturday, March 12.
Fifth Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Multiple Locations
The crawl is taking place downtown at The Funky Monk, Cobra Arcade Bar, HiFi Kitchen and Cocktails, John Henry’s, Mr. Head’s, and O’Malleys on Saturday, March 19. Each of the spots will be having drinks specials and check-in time is between 4 – 6 p.m.
For more information, visit crawlwith.us.
1912 Brewing Company
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105
1912 Brewing Company is hosting a party on Thursday, March 17 from 1 – 9 p.m. They’re releasing three new brews as well as some green beer. Oh, and what’s a celebration without Corned Beef and Cabbage and Green Churros. Daniela’s Cooking will be around from 2 – 8 p.m.
For more information, follow 1912 Brewing Company on Facebook.
Arizona Beer House
150 S. Kold Rd.
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Culinary Graduate will be at Arizona Beer House at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. They’ll be dishing out special meals to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day along with Cookie Addicts — decadent cookies and brownies.
For more information, follow Arizona Beer House on Facebook.
The Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub
6958 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
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St. Patrick’s Day is goin’ down from Wednesday, March 16 – Friday, March 18. The restaurant will be stocked up on all the essentials from food to drinks to green.
Appetizers
- Scotch Eggs
- Crisps
- Pretzels
- Pub Footballs
- Irish Nachos
Entrees
- Bangers & Mash
- Corned Beef & Cabbage
- Reuben Sandwich
- Irish Stew
- English Breakfast
- Guinness Pie
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Fish & Chips
- Cornish Pasty
For more information, follow Canyon’s Crown on Facebook.
Casa Marana
8225 N. Courtney Page Way, Suite 191
On Thursday, March 17, the craft beer, wine, and cocktail spot is hosting live music from 7 – 9 p.m. However, the party is happening from 6 p.m. – midnight.
For more information, follow Casa Marana on Facebook.
Cup Cafe
311 E. Congress St.
Cup Cafe patio (Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress)On Thursday, March 17, enjoy a nice breakfast or lunch (or both) at the Cup Cafe. They’re suggesting reservations for the day because it’s destined to be busy.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast & Lunch Menu
- Irish Beer Cheese Soup – with bacon bits and scallions
- Cast Iron Corned Beef & Hash – house-cured and pickled brisket, diced Yukon gold potatoes, house-made hollandaise with grain dijon and aromatics
- Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage – house-cured & pickled braised brisket, braised cabbage, and Yukon gold potatoes, mesquite-smoked Guinness dijon mustard
St. Patricks’ day Dinner menu
- Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage – house-cured & pickled braised brisket, braised cabbage, and Yukon gold potatoes, mesquite-smoked Guinness dijon mustard
- Cast Iron Irish Shepard’s Pie – herby ground lamb and pancetta lardons, peas, pearl onions, celery, carrots, shallots, roasted garlic & shallot smoked mashed potatoes, Guinness demi gravy
- Guinness Cupcakes
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
The Delta
135 S. Sixth Ave.
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On Thursday, March 17, The Delta will have its full menu but also some specials like House-Made Corned Beef and Cabbage or Lamb Stew Pasty. Plus, there’s going to be plenty of Guinness and Irish whiskey. Seating is first-come-first-serve.
For more information, visit thedeltatucson.com.
Dillinger Brewing Company
402 E. Ninth St.
The local brewery is hosting a party from Thursday, March 17 – Saturday, March 19 with live music and crafts beers.
For more information, follow Dillinger Brewing Company on Facebook.
Feast
3719 E. Speedway Blvd.
Corned Beef Hash at Feast (Credit: Jenn Teufel Schoenberger)As a part of Feast’s donation runs, they’re bringing corned beef meals to the folks at St. Luke’s home, residents, staff, and volunteers on St. Patrick’s Day.
For more information on how you can donate, visit eatatfeast.com.
Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
Photo courtesy of Hotel CongressThere’s a party happening on the Hotel Congress Plaza on Thursday, March 17 beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door (21 years old and over) and a “Great Guinness Toast” at 10 p.m. Plus, there’s going to be lots of live entertainment with DJ PC Patty, Irish dancing, and live music.
Drink specials include $5 Green Beer, $6 Guinness Cans, and $6 Jameson.
Food trucks specials include
- Guinness Poutine: Guinness infused demi gravy, Wisconsin cheese curds, fried papas, choice of shredded beef, chicken, or pulled pork ($10)
- Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage: house-cured & pickled braised brisket, braised cabbage, and Yukon gold potatoes, mesquite-smoked Guinness dijon mustard ($16)
- Guinness Cupcakes
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
The Hut
305 N. Fourth Ave.
On Thursday, March 17, the spot on Fourth Avenue will for sure have plenty to drink, but also some live music from 7 – 10 p.m.
For more information, follow The Hut on Facebook.
John Henry’s
117 N. Sixth Ave.
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John Henry’s may just be your lucky charm on Thursday, March 17. From 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., they’ll be bumping Irish music and offering $6 Guinness or Green Tea Shots.
For more information, follow John Henry’s on Instagram.
Louie’s Pub
746 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
On Thursday, March 17, gran a Green Scorpions, Green Beer, Green Teas, and more all day. Plus, they’ll have specials on Jameson Whiskey.
For more information, follow Louie’s Pub on Facebook.
The Parish
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
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On Thursday, March 17, The Parish will have its full menu but also some specials like House-Made Corned Beef and Cabbage or Lamb Stew Pasty. Plus, there’s going to be plenty of Guinness and Irish whiskey. Seating is first-come-first-serve.
For more information, visit theparishtucson.com.
St. Charles Tavern
1632 S. Fourth Ave.
The tavern is hosting a “Hanging with the Saints” party on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. There’s going to be live Irish punk music on the patio and plenty of beer.
For more information, follow St. Charles Tavern on Facebook.
Union Public House
4340 N. Campbell Ave.
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On St. Patrick’s Day, they’ll be serving traditional Irish dishes alongside live music by OnesAll Band, who’s performing from 7 – 10 p.m. on the outdoor stage.
St. Patrick’s Day Menu
- Corned beef & cabbage – house brined brisket, boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage, violet mustard sauce ($22)
- Green Tea Shots ($5)
- Jameson ($5)
- Irish Mule ($6)
- Guinness ($6.50)
For more information, follow Union Public House on Facebook.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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