St. Patrick’s Day is known for the shenanigans: leprechauns, green everything, and lots of beer. In America, it’s also known for drinking. In bars. With lots of people around.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contacted venues to ask about their mask policies. The protocols were pretty standard and in accordance with city ordinances: unless they’re seated at a table while eating, guests are asked to wear the mask upon entry and socializing.
If there are any more events I should know about, shoot me an email to update the list.
Friday, March 12
- American Social A lineup of events, specials, and Dock Parties starting Friday. At American Social, each day leading up to St. Paddy’s has drink specials including $4 Green Beer, $8 Jameson cocktails and shots, and $10 Frozen Irish Coffee. American Social, 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Ste. 107, Tampa, 813-605-3333. americansocialbar.com/tampa
- Austin Millz Experience a night out with positive vibes plus cocktail and small plate specials. Musician and DJ Austin Millz—who’s spun for Beyonce at Quincy Jones—is a special guest for the at the nightclub space connected to Ybor City hotspot 7th+Grove. Grnhaus (stylized “GRNHAUS”) at 7th+Grove, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $10-40 for tickets. 1930 7th Ave., Ybor City, 813-649-8422. eventbrite.com
- St. Patrick’s Day Sip and Skate Kick Off Your St. Patrick’s Day weekend with music we grew up to. Ages 21-and-up only, with valid ID and drink specials all night. Skateworld Tampa, $10-13. 7510 Paula Dr., Tampa, 813-884-7688. skateworldtampa.com
Saturday, March 13
- Armature Works A full day of festivities is on the agenda at Armature Works, including traditional Irish step dancers, Irish music, a Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey pop-up and frozen Irish coffees. Armature Works, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa, 813-250-3725. armatureworks.com.
- Lucky 7 St. Patty’s Day Party Live music, several drink specials and giveaways. Reduced cover for guests wearing green all night. 7th+Grove, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. 1930 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-649-8422. eventbrite.com
- St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party Showtown Bar & Grill has the typical Irish food and drink plus merch and lucky draw gift baskets. Music provided by Hot & Harry Karaoke featuring Karmmen. Showtown Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. 10902 S U.S. Hwy 41, Gibsonston, (813) 677-5443. showtownusa.com
Wednesday, March 17
- Brass Tap Beer Bar Giveaways, food, and drink specials. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Brass Tap Beer Bar, 203 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-442-6810. brasstapbeerbar.com/dalemabry
- James Joyce Stop by for a day filled with live entertainment, green beers, giveaways, Irish fares and much more. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 1724 E 8th Ave., Ybor City, 813-247-1896. jamesjoyceybor.square.site
- Luck of the Locals Guests at the Brandon World of Beer can engrave their own Guinness pint glass and enjoy drink specials starting March 12. Customers wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day receive a free pair of World of Beer sunglasses (while supplies last). World of Beer, 2878 Providence Lakes Blvd., Brandon, 813-324-8908. worldofbeer.com
- MacDinton’s This Bay area Irish bar staple has two locations. In Tampa—where it’s taco Tuesday complete with karaoke and drink specials—staff will sling drinks a day before the bar’s alcohol sales suspension begins. The downtown St. Petersburg MacD’s has live music including two bagpipe sessions and a set from an actually killer original rock and roll band, AMFMS. Two locations. macdintons.com
- McArthur’s Irish Pub Traditional Irish fare will be served all day while live music plays. 9 a.m.-midnight. $10 cover charge. McArthur’s Irish Pub, 9246 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-914-7474. mcarthursirishpub.com
- The Pub You ever party for St. Patrick’s Day inside of an English pub located at the International Mall? Here’s your chance. There’s Irish fare, drink specials and live music. The Pub. 11 a.m.-midnight. 2223 N West Shore Blvd. Ste. B212, Tampa, 813-443-5642. experiencethepub.com/tampa-bay
- Sal Y Mar Five-course whiskey pairing dinner featuing chef Stephani Bisgone’s take on Irish cuisine. $85/person, 6:30 p.m. 3650 Midtown Dr., Tampa. 813-692-3330. sevenrooms.com
- St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl A bar crawl around Downtown Tampa. Grab a pint of Guinness, pickle back, green tea or just a good ol’ Irish car bomb. The crawl includes seven popular bars like La La’s Sangria,Yeoman’s Cask & Lion, GenX Tavern, and Park & Rec TPA. There will be multiple check-in locations to limit capacity and keep everyone safe. 3 p.m.- 10 p.m. $15-60. Multiple locations. eventliveus.com
- Tabanero Cigars Cigars, great food and cold drinks accompanied with live music. The featured cigar for the night is Tabanero’s Robusto Candela, a lovely mild cigar with a special green wrapper. Tabanero Cigars, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 1601 E 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-402-6316. tabanerocigars.com
- Thirsty First Lounge Live music, limited brunch menu, and drink specials. Thirsty First Lounge, 119 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-317-3333. thirstyfirstlounge.com
- Whiskey Wednesday (St. Patrick’s Day edition) First Chance has its usual Whiskey Wednesday with discounted whiskeys from open to close. First Chance Last Chance 6 p.m.-3 a.m. 1707 N 16th St., Ybor City, 813-816-1707. firstchancelastchance.com
- World of Beer Westchase Party with the denizens of Westchase with plenty of drinks into the wee hours of the morning. World of Beer, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. 9524 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 813-852-2337. worldofbeer.com
- Yard of Ale A South Tampa favorite has live music and a variety of beers to choose from including Guinness, green beer yards, Tullys, green tea shots, and pickle backs. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Yard of Ale, 406 S Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-251-4433. yardofale.com
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This article appears in Mar 11-17, 2021.
