Americans have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day since 1737, when the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Boston, Massachusetts. Nearly 30 million Americans claim Irish ancestry so you can expect lots of festivities happening city-wide. In previous years, 13 million pints of Guinness were served and cabbage shipments increased 70% leading up to the actual day! Celebrate with the All-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon during their 84th annual celebration or venture out and find festive brews and food specials at the businesses below.

  • Alberta: T.C. O’Leary’s is Alberta’s destination Irish pub and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stop by for a full day of music and entertainment not only on St. Patrick’s day, but all week leading up to the big day.
  • Beaumont: Enjoy specials on St. Patrick’s Day at Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom, a bar for music lovers, by music lovers! McPeet’s is a great spot to pop into for a pint, as well!
  • Downtown: Kells Brewery is THE place to be on St Patrick’s Day. They are hosting their annual Kell’s Portland Irish Festival on the waterfront! Don’t wait to get your tickets, check out more info here. This list wouldn’t be complete without a mention of Paddy’s! Dubbed Portland’s oldest Irish pub, they have been serving traditional Irish food and drinks for more than 40 years. They will be hosting their annual St Patrick’s Festival which will include bagpipers, Irish dancers, and more.
  • Foster: Fopo Tavern is known for having fun on the big day in the Foster area!
  • Hawthorne: Kiss Me, I’m a Drag Queen at the Space Room Lounge from 7-10pm on St.Patty’s Day is sure to be a roaring fun time!
  • Hollywood: The Moon & Sixpence has St. Patrick’s Day festivities all day long, plus 20 taps and a full dinner menu.
  • Kerns: Wear your green and head to Katie O’Brien’s for Irish Stew, live music, and prizes. For some wholesome fun for kids and even grownups, check out the Oregon Irish Dance Academy (OIDA), which offers non-competitive Irish dancing for all ages.
  • Lloyd/ NE Broadway: For Guinness and a Scotch Egg, head to Rose & Thistle, a storied Scottish pub that has been pouring pints since 1991.
  • Midway: Jody Whelan started Whelan’s Irish Pub in 2017 to bring a taste of his homeland to Portland. St. Patrick’s Day lasts all weekend here with all-day specials and live Irish music!
  • Montavilla: Montavilla Station has live music every week, but don’t miss their special night of Irish celebration this Monday night.
  • Old Town: The Dixie Tavern is hosting a 3-day celebration starting on Friday with whiskey specials, a street dance and more!
  • Overlook: The Yeates Academy of Irish Dance was established in Portland in 1985 and is the longest-running Irish dance school in Oregon.
  • Parkrose: O’Dear Bar is a great place to shoot a rack of pool or grab a pint on the big day!
  • Stadium District: Leaky Roof has you covered for all things St. Patrick’s Day. Get your morning started with their Irish Benedict with corned beef or their Guinness Beef Stew for lunch.

This list is non-exhaustive. If we missed your favorite Irish-themed spot let us know. Show us how you are celebrating St Patrick’s Day on Instagram and Facebook. Always remember to celebrate responsibly. With Portland’s Safe Ride Home program you can get up to $20 off a taxi ride with a paper coupon or $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with a digital coupon for rides starting in Portland city limits.