St. Patrick's Day is in full swing across the Phoenix area, as venues deck out in green and prepare an array of festivities to mark the occasion. AZfamily reports locals can join in on the celebrations that include more than just food and drinks, but also live music and a share of fun. Seamus McCaffrey’s and O'Briens Sports Pub in Phoenix are getting the party started respectively at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., with a $10 cost of admission to Seamus McCaffrey’s and various times listed for other venues in the East and West Valley.
For those looking to do more than just tip back a pint of Guinness, the Valley offers dining and drink deals pouring from every corner. According to Phoenix New Times, Over Easy is serving up corned beef hash and $5 green drink specials, while SugarJam The Southern Kitchen entices patrons with their new $30 mimosa flight, The Lucky Trio, and the $17 Green Envy cocktail. These specials are just the tip of the festive iceberg, with restaurants and bars throughout the Phoenix area competing for the attention of celebrants.
Further embracing the spirit of the Emerald Isle, Thirsty Lion features bagpipers, Irish dancers, and games complementing their Irish-inspired dishes – with a side of philanthropy, as per Phoenix New Times. A portion of the proceeds from featured cocktails at their multiple locations will support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Pedal Haus Brewery steps in with its fish-and-chips, corned beef and cabbage, and drink specials, featuring performances at each location to round out the St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere.
For the sweet tooth, Proof Bread has introduced Bailey’s matcha croissant available through Monday, while Portillo's blends a mint chocolate shake that could very well be your next guilty pleasure. Meanwhile, Recreo and Hash Kitchen roll out their green concoctions, like green margaritas and the End of the Rainbow mimosa, respectively. Finishing off with a twist, Red, White & Brew mingles cultures with Reuben pizza rolls, an appetizer that wraps corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut in their house pizza dough, as detailed by Phoenix New Times.
