Located in Wrigleyville, The Irish Oak is one of Chicago's best spots to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with a lively atmosphere. From classic Irish dishes like Guinness stew to the extensive drink And the fun's not over yet! For St. Patrick's Day, a slew of Chicago’s best bars and restaurants, both Irish-based and otherwise, will be offering specials, entertainment and more in honor of the big day—and we've rounded up the 10 most awesome of the bunch. Below, the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: Irish Booze Cruise. 7 p.m. Monday, March 17. Clover, 722 W. Grand Ave. This bar crawl and scavenger hunt on St. Patrick’s Day takes attendees on a bus ride across three bars in River West, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park. Tickets are $45 and include a drink at each bar. Learn more and buy tickets here. Brunches & Bingo 100%. Typically they start dying at 9am sharp. Its neat to see them dump orange dust into the river and it turns bright green. It is usually rowdiest from 10am-noon, then people start heading south for the parade. Source/LondonHouse Chicago. LondonHouse Chicago is hosting one of the city’s most exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The festivities will include an open bar from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring bottomless green beer, mimosas, festive cocktails, and a selection of breakfast bites to keep everyone energized for the celebration—and attendees will also Be sure to check out the /r/Chicago Wiki, which has a lot of useful information for visitors and residents alike, Best St Patrick’s Day Bars for late 20s group Chicago St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on March 15th, 2025! 🍀🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style by exploring the hottest bars in town, enjoying exclusive drink specials, and soaking in the festive atmosphere with your crew. Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Bars in Chicago, IL - March 2025 - Yelp - The Green Door Tavern, O'Neil's on Wells, Fado Irish Pub, Lottie's Pub, Whiskey Business - Holly Jolly Pop-up!, She-nannigans, O'Leary's Public House, Charm’d, Timothy O'Toole's Pub - Chicago, The Irish Nobleman Wrigleyville's Best Bars (full list in event details) Last Tickets 2025 Chicago St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Saturday All Access Share this event: Chicago’s Irish community has a storied history which shows its pride during St. Patrick’s Day. On Saturday, March 15, Chicago will dye the river green, and bars all over town will get into Take your tribe of hooligans on a St Patrick’s Day adventure at the 2025 St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl taking place Saturday, March 15, 2025 at several locations presented by Social Scene. From Irish jigs, DJs, live bands & the must-have green drink cheers the St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is the perfect place to celebrate this green-filled With the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and Chicago River dyeing happening at 10 a.m. Saturday and the actual holiday falling Monday, the Windy City is going to be spending a long weekend Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Brunch in Chicago, IL - March 2025 - Yelp - The Hampton Social - River North, River Roast, Cindy's Rooftop, The Green Door Tavern, Emerald Loop, The Arrogant Frog Bar, Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub, Fado Irish Pub, Pleasant House Pub, Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro For the uninitiated, Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day on the Saturday before March 17. The Loop is the epicenter of festivities hosting the parade and Chicago River dyeing, and the party Find the best places to eat, drink, and watch the river dyeing on St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago. Enjoy green river views and Irish-themed events all weekend. Tickets On Sale, January 31st, 2025 This year, we’re raising the bar with a perfect blend of classic traditions and exciting new surprises to make this the most unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago yet. Alongside our signature Chi-Irish festivities, we’re proud to introduce a brand-new LGBTQ+ edition, creating an inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Chicago . Experience Chicago’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day parties across the city’s most spirited venues. From dawn-breaking breakfast bashes to afternoon Celtic celebrations, we’ve curated the ideal lineup of lively pubs and premier party spots. I’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, including my own top pick. (Special thanks to my brother who lives in Chicago and knows how to drink.) If you want to keep digging into St. Patty’s Day fare, stick with Choose Chicago. Top 9 activities in Chicago for St. Patty’s Day #1: Watch the river run green The family-friendly celebration has grown into the largest community-based St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of Ireland, according to its website. A troop of Irish dancers walk in the South Side Irish Parade. Credit: Kate Gardiner/Flickr. St. Patrick’s Day Brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave. Eventbrite - River North St. Pat's Bar Crawl presents River North St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | 20+ Bars | $20 in Gift Cards - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at River North's Best Bars (Full List in Event Description), Chicago, IL.
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