Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at the top five pubs in Phoenix that are guaranteed to make your Irish spirit soar. From Dubliner’s legendary 40th St. Patrick’s Weekend Bash to Seamus McCaffrey’s lively Street Faire, get ready for a whirlwind of green festivities, live music and traditional Irish meals.
1. CJ Talley’s Pub
If you’re looking for a quick St. Patty’s Day fix, head on over to CJ Talley’s for cheap drinks and easy tunes on Sunday, March 17. CJ Talley’s will be offering $1 Jell-O shots, $2 pudding shots and $4–$5 beers depending on the type. Indulge your inner leprechaun and get some corned beef and cabbage dinner for only $12 a plate. Dinners will begin being served at noon, but make sure to stay around until 5 p.m. for the live performance of Dry Heat Band. Whether you’re Irish or not, this St. Patty’s Day pitstop will make you feel luckier than ever. For more information, call 602-248-7765 or visit the restaurant at 1219 E. Glendale Ave.
2. Cobra Arcade Bar
Head to the heart of downtown Phoenix and find your “something green” at Cobra Arcade Bar on March 17 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cobra Arcade Bar will offer green drinks throughout St. Patrick’s Day with performances from local DJs, such as Aja Cruz, Oh Jezuz and more. Explore Cobra’s game options and escape into Asteroids, Galaga, Mario Bros and many more, and hope that your Irish luck might help you win. Take a look at the expansive menu, tailored to all crowds and preferences. For more information on Cobra Arcade Bar visit www.cobraarcadebar.com/phoenix.
3. Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant
Stop by Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant for the St. Patrick’s party of a lifetime. This year, Dubliner will be celebrating its 40th St. Patrick’s weekend. The Irish weekend kicks off Saturday, March 16, at 3 p.m. and goes through Sunday, March 17. The cash-only cover charge for the event is $5. On Saturday, Dubliner will serve its regular menu until 2:30 p.m. and will serve breakfast sandwiches from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Entertainment, such as Pete Diggers, Soulitify, Jason Devore and Crystal Baller, will be performing at Dubliner during the St. Patrick’s weekend. Unless you want to get pinched, make sure to be decked out in green in the spirit of the Irish holiday. And, don’t forget, leave some room for the insatiable corned beef and cabbage. For more information about Dubliner’s St. Patrick’s weekend and the itinerary for the event, please visit www.dublineririshpubaz.com.
4. Murphy’s Law Irish Pub
Experience a true Irish holiday with the classics at Murphy’s Law Irish Pub. Murphy’s is planning to have the beer flowing and pouring all day and some special limited menu items will be served hot as Irish Classics. Enjoy food, drinks and great music all day long on Sunday, March 17. Rocking out from open to close, this year’s line-up will include Fringe Benefits, Grunge Sponges, Blonde Ambition, DJ Thaicoon, Sleek and Slingshot, as well as AZ Fire Pipe Band throughout the entire day. This event is completely cashless and has an at-the-door cover fee with no re-entry granted. They will not be taking online food orders on March 17 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information on the event and the restaurant, visit www.murphyslaw.pub/st-patricks-day-2024.
5. Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
Prepare yourself for the ultimate Irish experience this St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub. Take part in the pub’s Street Faire where Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix is blocked off to cars to make room for a live music stage and beer garden. Performers for this year include Seanachie, Sea Merchants and Kilted Spirits, along with Irish dancers and bagpipe performers throughout the day. Doors will open at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, and the cover is set at $10. For more information about Seamus McCaffrey’s menu, drink selection and St. Patrick’s Day plans, visit www.seamusmccaffreys.com or call 602-253-6081.
About St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day honors the death of St. Patrick on March 17, around 460 A.D. St. Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century and became the country’s patron saint. St. Patrick was not from Ireland; he was actually from Great Britain where he was born to wealthy parents in the late fourth century. At the age of 16, Patrick was imprisoned by a group of Irish raiders who attacked his family’s home and he spent six years in Ireland as a captive.
The years of loneliness caused him to turn to religion, and he became a devoted Christian. It is believed he could have begun converting the Irish during his time in captivity. After six years, Patrick escaped after he believed God told him it was time to leave. Patrick returned to Britain but had a second revelation and felt he must return to Ireland as a missionary and assist in the conversion of the Irish to Christianity.
The holiday evolved from a religious feasting day to a global celebration of Irish culture and heritage and has been marked by parades and festivals, wearing green, public celebrations, music, dance and traditional Irish food and drinks. This holiday runs deep in the veins of the Irish, their pride for their heritage and their love for their ancestors.
