Get your green on and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish food and drink. Read on for some local restaurants to help you get into the spirit.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is adding Guinness Draught to their “5 for $6 ‘Til 7” bar menu for a price of $6 for two bottles. Fleming’s also offers Irish Coffee, which is sweet coffee with Irish whiskey and floating cream at the top. www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
You can’t get more Irish than Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub in Phoenix. Come hungry and ready for a party. Although the restaurant is not offering its entire menu, it will be showcasing its tradition Irish dishes. Locals rave about Rosie’s world-famous pulled pork sandwich and the upbeat atmosphere. But if you really want to get into the traditional Irish spirit, try the corned beef and cabbage. Once the party starts people can enjoy themselves with festive cocktails including some specialty shots and green margaritas. www.rosiemccaffreys.com
Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant and Pub
At Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant and Pub in Scottsdale, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities last all day and night. First, enjoy some traditional Irish food and drink. (Doors open at 7 a.m.) Sink your teeth into fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie while washing it back with a Guinness or Smithwick’s Irish Ale.
Relax all day and gather prizes and giveaways until the live music starts and the nightlife begins. Jim Gregory will be playing at 4p .m. and Capitol Down will be playing at 8 p.m. (A cover charge is not required before 4 p.m.) www.skepticalchymist.com
O’Donoghue’s Pub and Grill
Another St. Patty’s Day party to check out is at O’Donoghue’s Pub and Grill in Scottsdale. Enjoy traditional Irish food both inside and out in the O’Donoghue’s parking lot. Doors will be open at 6 a.m. and visitors can start the day off right with a traditional Irish breakfast of corned beef hash, eggs and rashers (Irish bacon).
Live music brings the party outside at 11 a.m. First up, Ally and the Boys will take the stage, playing traditional Irish music fallowed by Booya, showcasing traditional and Celtic rock. The taste of Ireland buffet includes Guinness beef, corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie. In the evening, enjoy some fish and chips listening to up-and-coming rock bands. EastonAshe takes the stage at 7 p.m. and Elvis before Noon will be up by 9 p.m. But it wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without traditional Irish drinks. O’Donoghue’s offers Guinness Draft, whiskey, cider and more.www.scottsdaleirishpub.com
