Patch Picks: 5 Places to Raise a Toast on St. Patty's Day

1.) Three Birds Tavern: If you're looking for an all-day party, this is the place. Everything begins at 9 am. There will be corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, and plenty of Guinness and cider. And with new chef Domenica Macchia on hand, expect the food and drink to go beyond the traditional, too. Cage Person plays 3-4 p.m., the Steven Scariff School of Irish Dance from 6-7 p.m., and Pint Harmony from 7-11 p.m. is located at 1492 4th St. N. Call 727-895-2049 for more information.

2.) Durty Nelly's Irish Pub: is holding a giant block party, beginning at 11 a.m. Music will go on for 12 hours, with bands like Not Tonight Josephine, Eye Empire, Shu-Tang, The Josh Magwood Band, Anchor Atlantic, Unmotivated and 3 Pint Harmony. Even better, there's no cover charge! Dirty Nelly's is located at 149 First Ave. N., in downtown St. Petersburg.

3.) Crowley's: The Guinness will flow at Crowley's, 269 Central Ave. North. The kitchen plans to whip up plenty of Irish favorites, as well as some new takes on Irish classics like corned-beef-and-cabbage egg rolls and Irish deviled eggs. Call 727-821-1111 for more information.

4.) Courigan's Irish Pub This will be sixth annual party, complete with Irish food and live entertainment outside. There's no cover charge, and a full cash bar. Courigan's is located at One Beach Drive SE. Just walk down by Al Lang Field and listen for the music. You can't miss it.

5.) Mazzaro's Italian Market: Italian Irish... what gives? is the place to go for fine food and wine. The market celebrates Irish heritiage, with a special beer-and-cheese tasting from noon 1 p.m. The cheese is from the famous Neal's Yard Dairy. There will be beer from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, as well as Irish favorite Guinness. Advance reservations required. Cost is $20 per person. Call 727-321-2400.