St. Patrick's Day Planner
Updated: February 26, 2008
The city will already be in a festive mood from SXSW so St. Patrick?s Day will be one more excuse to party. From Bull McCabe?s to Mother Egans, celebrate with live music and cold pints at Austin?s best Irish-themed restaurants and pubs. Happy St. Paddy?s Day!
On this page:St. Patrick's Day Events, Restaurants and Bars.
St. Patrick's Day Events
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Fado Irish Pub - Austin
Read Reviews214 W Fourth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
The go-to Irish pub for many Austinites. This national chain throws a festive street party for Ireland's big day, complete with live music and plenty of properly poured Guinness. The party spills out to the patio so go early for a chance at a seat.
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Dog & Duck Pub
Read Reviews406 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
The fact that this is an English pub is pushed aside each year on St. Patrick?s Day. This established pub's annual event--an entire day of Irish drinks, eats and sounds--draws hundreds to their tented lot. The event is free.
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Mother Egan's Irish Pub
Read Reviews715 W Sixth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Part of the West Sixth Street St. Patrick?s Day pub crawl ? this Tuesday night trivia pub will host a handful of traditional Irish musicians throughout St. Patrick's Day. The celebration starts on the weekend.
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B.D. Riley's
Read Reviews204 E Sixth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Sixth Street loves any excuse for a party. Visit this little piece of the Emerald Isle for a day of live music, free-flowing beer and traditional Irish fare, like hearty shepherd's pie. Drink specials abound.
Restaurants and Bars
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Austin (Century Oaks)
Read Reviews11600 Century Oaks Terr, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758 (map)
Celebrate happy hour all day long, with specials on corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Guinness fish and chips, Guinness-steamed mussels, and corned beef sliders, plus Irish-inspired drink specials and live music. Open until midnight.
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The Emerald Restaurant
Read Reviews13614 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78738 (map)
What used to be the middle of nowhere is now a popular suburban eatery. Go all out with authentic Irish cuisine in a romantic stone cottage located near the new Hill Country Galleria. Reservations recommended.
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Opal Divine's Freehouse
Read Reviews700 W Sixth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Expect crowds on West Sixth celebrating St. Patrick?s Day--which happens to fall on pint night--with a frothy glass of Harp or Smithwick's. Musicians Opal Divine's will also be taking the stage to fuel the Gaelic romp.
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Bull McCabe's
Read Reviews714 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
All things Celtic, including imported brews, make this Red River bar owned by a couple of Irish blokes popular with locals and visiting Irish folk alike. So down a few Jamesons and enjoy the authentic atmosphere.
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Gingerman
Read Reviews304 W Fourth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
This pub still shines in their new location, but it?s their annual St. Patrick?s Day blowout that packs in the beer-swilling crowds. Take in live music and a cold Murphy's Stout on the patio of this beer-centric tavern.
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Bagpipes Pub & Eatery
Read Reviews9070 Research Blvd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78758 (map)
This sports bar and pub has plenty of TVs and waitresses clad in short plaid kilts. Plan on dinner and drinks at this lively pub with all day happy hour on Tuesday plus cold pints, Irish-themed fun and basketball on TV.
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