Where’s the (corned) beef?
Find out where to feast, drink and wear the green on Friday.
St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year. So, you won’t have to go home early or call in sick in the morning (not that you would do that, of course).
Many pubs, and a few other bars, are hosting big St. Paddy’s Day bashes filled with green beer and Irish whiskey, Celtic bands and all the corned beef and cabbage you can eat.
Here’s our list of 2017 St. Patrick’s Day bashes around metro Phoenix:
Shamrock Fest
The downtown Chandler pub Murphy’s Law hosts this outdoor festival at Dr. AJ Chandler Park. Entertainment will be provided by Volatile Minds, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, Retro Connection, Radiofix and August in Stereo. Activities include stein-holding, costume and Lucky Charms eating contests, beer and lawn games, and cabbage bowling. The bar is running a promotion on the event website offering two tickets for $10 for a limited time.
Details: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, March 17. Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $10. 480-812-1588, holyshamrocks.com, murphyslaw.pub.
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
The popular Phoenix pub might win the earliest opening time for a St. Patrick’s Day party, at 6 a.m. Beth & Friends from 99.9 KEZ will be broadcasting live, and an Irish coffee might be an order. Music starts at 11 a.m. with the Brazen Heads, followed by Arizona Seanachie and ending with the Whiskey Rats. Proceeds will benefit the United Phoenix Firefighters Emerald Society.
Details: 6 a.m. doors open. Friday, March 17. 906 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. No cover before noon, $10 after. 602-241-1916, rosiemccaffreys.com.
McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon
Get to the Westgate Entertainment District pub early for the kegs and eggs breakfast, featuring corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie. During the day, the party is family-friendly with face painting, a balloon artist, games and music from the Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band. From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy Lucky Hour discounts on green beer and Irish whiskey. The late-night bash will feature rotating DJs, McFadden’s Lucky Charms on the bar and more.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 17. 9425 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale. $5 admission, $200-$300 for packages. 623-872-0022, mcfaddensglendale.com/events/st-patrick-s-day-2017.
St. Paddy’s Day Street Faire
Seamus McCaffrey’s annual party will take place in the bar and outside on Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix. The bash features live music from Seanachie, Saints of Eirinn and Traveler, traditional Irish fare and a beer garden. All proceeds will go to the United Phoenix Firefighters Emerald Society.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 17. 18 W. Monroe St., Phoenix. $10. 602-253-6081, seamusmccaffreys.com.
Fibber Magees Irish Pub
The Chandler pub is celebrating with the Big Fellahs on March 16. On St. Patrick’s Day, the pub hosts a block party, with music starting at 11:30 a.m. featuring Wide Awake, the Brazen Heads and Cockswain. The fun continues on March 18 with Saints of Eirinn.
Details: Music starts 8 p.m. March 16 and 18. On Saturday, March 17: bar opens at 8 a.m., music starts at 2 p.m. 1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler. No cover before 2 p.m., $10 after on Friday only. Free on the other days. 480-722-9434, fibbermageespub.com.
Skeptical Chymist
This north Scottsdale Irish pub hosts multiple days of entertainment. Chad Bailey will be on stage on March 16. On St. Patrick’s Day, the lineup features the Spirited Lads, the Brazen Heads and Lenny Kelleher.
Details: 6 p.m. March 16. Music starts at noon March 17. 15688 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. No cover before 2 p.m., $10 after on Friday only. 480-609-8677, skepticalchymist.com.
RT O’Sullivan’s Sports Grill
The longtime Irish pub will host a bash featuring bagpipers, Irish step dancers and an Irish fiddler duo. The bar will server “monster-sized” green beers, and food options include corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and shepherd’s pie. Dueling piano performers will play from 7 to 11 p.m.
Details: Bar opens at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17. 6646 E. Superstition Springs, Mesa. Free. 480-396-9933. rtosullivans.com.
Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub
This West Valley bar will feature music all day long on St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration will start with the Spirited Lads, followed by Kilted Spirit, then Cheek Tones, Faded Jeans, and closing out the night will be Trip Wire.
Details: Music starts 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 17. Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise. $5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 after 5 p.m. 623-214-1004, irishwolfhoundpub.com.
Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
This north Phoenix bar opens at 9 a.m. for Irish breakfast and will feature music from bands all day, and performances from bag pipe musicians and step dancers.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 17. 9201 N. 29th Ave., Phoenix. Free until 3 p.m., $10 after. 602-997-2323, timfinnegans.com.
Rula Bula
The St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Mill Avenue pub starts with performances by the Tempe Town Lake Pipe Band, McTeggart Irish Dancers. Music begins at 3 p.m. with Trevor Jones and Tommy Rocker, followed by a Guinness toast to Pat Tillman, and then Whiskey Tango will close out the night. The festival also includes Guinness, Bushmills, Jameson and Tullamore Dew promotions.
Details: Bar opens at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17. 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Free. 480-929-9500, rulabula.com.
The Dubliner
The north Phoenix pub starts with Irish coffees and Irish breakfast sandwiches in the morning. There will be live bands all day: Trotters Wake, Traveler, Spirited Lads and Generation Cover. Irish dancers and bag pipe performers will also be at the bar, and beer and liquor promotions will happen throughout the day.
Details: Bar opens at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17. 3841 E. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. No cover before noon, $5 from noon to 7 p.m., $10 after 7 p.m. 602-867-0984, dublinerpub.com.
Lustre Rooftop Bar
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day poolside at the Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix. Sip on green beer and cocktails, including ones made with Hell-Cat Maggie Irish whiskey, and enjoy Irish dishes. Wear green and you’ll get access to drink specials every hour, and enjoy live music. VIP packages are available by emailing jason.carlton@kimptonhotels.com.
Details: 11 a.m.-midnight. Saturday, March 18. Lus-
tre Rooftop Bar, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Free. 480478-1765, lustrerooftopbar.com.
Kelly’s at Southbridge
The Scottsdale gastropub will serve traditional Irish dishes for St. Patrick’s Day, as well as green beer. Live music will be provided by Elvis Before Noon and Sassy and the Sneak Attack.
Details: Restaurant opens at 8 a.m. Friday, March 17. Kelly’s at Southbridge, 7117 E. Sixth Ave., Scottsdale. 480-393- 3205, kellysatsouthbridge.com.
Tilted Kilt Tempe
The Tempe location of this sports bar chain is hosting its annual Big Irish Party, taking place in the restaurant and outdoors. The live music lineup includes Valley Vibes, Carvin Jones and Tommy Price & the Stilettos. Four bars will serve green beer, whiskey and Irish coffees. The Irish Hooley menu includes corned beef hash and eggs, and corned beef and cabbage. Each guest will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of 100 steins filled with prizes.
Details: Bar opens at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17. Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, 1617 W. Warner Road, Tempe. Free. 480-592-0102, tiltedkilt.com/tempe.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill
All three Thirsty Lion locations are offering a special St. Patrick’s Day menu through March 19, with items including bacon cheddar potato cakes, scotch eggs and an Irish beer flight. The restaurants will also be collecting donations all month to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancer. The Tempe location will host a head-shaving fundraiser on March 11 to benefit St. Baldrick’s, a childhood-cancer organization. Visitors can opt to shave their heads or make a donation.
Details: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, 480-968-2920. St. Patrick’s Day fare is served at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, 480-284-7292 and San Tan Village, 2212 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480899-0119. Donation suggested, no cover charge. thirstyliongastropub.com.
Padre Murphy’s
This 24th annual event features a full day of music, including performances by Status, Michael Patrick Gallagher Dancers and the Mesa Caledonia Pipe Band. Dine on corned beef and cabbage and enjoy green drinks. Leprechauns, face painters and clowns will be at the bar from 2 to 5 p.m. when it’s family-friendly, then it will turn into a 21 and older venue after.
Details: Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17. 4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale. Free before 2 p.m., $10 from 2 to 6 p.m., $15 after 6 p.m. 602-547-9406, padremurphys.com.
If you’re looking for a different atmosphere, head to one of the Sandbar locations for St. Patrick’s Day. Drink specials include $3 green beer, $5 Shamrock-aritas and baby Guinness beers, and $6 Irish Car Bombs. Corned beef and cabbage tacos will be served all day. Live bands and DJs will start performing at 5 p.m. And if you’re out on Thursday night, the bartenders will tap the green beer kegs at midnight.
Details: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 17. 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-961-1700, sandbaraz.com. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 480-585-5900, sandbaraz.com.
The Rose & Crown Pub
After more than two months without a liquor license, this popular downtown Phoenix pub is back and ready to party. They’ll host a St. Patrick’s Day block party with tasty food such as scotch eggs, Shepherd’s pie and fish and chips, plenty of beer and live music.
Details: Bar opens at 7 a.m. Friday, March 17. 628 E. Adams St., Phoenix. Free. 602-256-0223, theroseandcrownaz.com.