This post was updated in March 2026. There are two kinds of bars on St. Patrick's Day (Tuesday, March 17): places that throw a leprechaun on the door, and real Irish pubs that celebrate with live music, dancing, and traditional food and drink. We'll get festive at the latter—see a full lineup below.
There are two kinds of bars on St. Patrick’s Day : places that throw a leprechaun on the door, and real Irish pubs that celebrate with live music, dancing, and traditional food and drink. We’ll get festive at the latter—see a full lineup below.
Bloomingdale’s neighborhood pub, run by longtime friends Gareth Croke and Colin McDonough, is celebrating all weekend with classic pub bites, bands, and brunch fare with Irish twists. On Tuesday, it’ll open at noon for pint specials.The Coleman family-owned institution has poured Irish beers on Capitol Hill for nearly 50 years. Patrons can drop by on St. Patrick’s Day starting at 9 AM for a n all-day party with live music, Irish dancing, full lunch and dinner menus , and 52-cent Guinnesses before 10 AM.Tipperary native Mark Kirwan is behind these Irish gastropubs on Southwest DC’s Wharf and in Arlington and Flint Hill . Dark Horse’s bash kicks off on Saturday, March 14, with an evening performance by Irish band One Street Over, while Samuel Beckett’s party is an all-day affair of live entertainment on Tuesday, March 17. Also on Saturday, March 14,This self-described “quaint, sometimes boisterous” pub near Union Station has served pints and an extensive selection of whiskeys for over four decades. St. Patrick’s Day—the celebration starts here at 10 AM—brings thirsty crowds looking for a good time with $5 Jell-O shots. Fairfax City’s classic Irish pub is a popular gathering place for musicians—there’s often live music on the calendar—as well as fans of home-style cooking like potato/leek soup or Guinness beef stew. There’s plenty of live music and specials scheduled through the week and on St. Patrick’s Day itself. Drop by this stalwart pub, which opens at 9 AM on St. Patrick’s Day for a satisfying Irish breakfast through 11 AM, plus hours of live music, beer, and Irish dancing. More live music and festivities start on Saturday, March 14 through the Tuesday holiday. Reservations, and early arrival, are recommended. Get ready for a full weekend of St. Patrick’s fun at this Arlington pub. Doors open at 7 AM on Saturday, March 14; 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 15; and 10 AM on Tuesday, March 17. Revelers can check out over 10 live bands, plus traditional Irish dancers. Cork native Colm Dillon runs “Four P’s,” a Falls Church staple of nearly three decades. Neighbors love it for the large patio and bar and music inside and out. St. Patrick’s Day lasts the whole weekend, with all-day parties from Friday through Tuesday. On the big day, expect a “K’eggs breakfast,” a three-course midday meal , and plenty of live music. Old Town is home to a large Irish-American community and several pubs. This one is among the best. Listen to live music throughout this week, or sip a stout alongside a plate of bangers and mash. On St. Patrick’s Day, doors open at 9 AM and there’s live music and dancing all day. The 43 year-old pub is equipped with a large patio for sipping Smithwick’s in summer and a fireplace warming the room in winter. Comfort fare is served year-round, with plenty of sausages, savory pies, and stews. Doors open at 11 AM on St. Patrick’s Day , with additional lunchtime and dinnertime concert tickets available for purchase. There are music and dance performances throughout the weekend, too.The atmospheric inn is a great place to avoid green-beer-chugging crowds and celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Patrons can sip Guinness at the bar, tuck into dishes like potato/leek soup, and catch live Irish music and dancing. On St. Patrick’s Day, expect outdoor bars , live music and dancing, and a $10 cover. Check outwith co-owner Christy Hughes as he reflects on coming to America, working at the Dubliner for 18 years, and opening his own Irish bars and restaurants., which include live music and traditional Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage. There will be a cover charge which includes one drink. The event is 21+. This gathering place in downtown Silver Spring comes from Irish-born owners, and the menu boasts a few less-common finds like an Irish “boxty” and colcannon . On St. Patrick’s Day, Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.as an Editorial Fellow in 2026. A proud Osage Native from Dallas, Texas, he is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at American University. He is a graduate of Columbia University and the London School of Economics. He lives in Mount Pleasant.8 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the DC Area“Five-Star Dive Bar” the Commodore Is Opening in Old Town Alexandria
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