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Green Beer and More to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Johnston

Check out a few specials at Johnston bars for the holiday Saturday. Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee wins the Patch Readers' Choice vote for best Irish bar in the metro.

While there were no Johnston Irish bars featured in this week's Patch Best of Challenge, that doesn't mean Johnston isn't celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

From green beer to psychic readings there's plenty happening at the local watering holes in Johnston this Saturday.

Oh, and the winner of the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

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For Johnston Patch voters it was split between just across the street in Urbandale and in West Des Moines.

Okay, back to what matters … Johnston.

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Before you head out on the town, no doubt covered in green head-to-toe, here are some specials to be on the look out for.


Stop by The Cab for $4 Irish Car Bombs and $3 tall boys of Bud, Bud Light and Miller Light until close. Enjoy the musical stylings of Lesson Seven from 9 p.m.  to 1 a.m.


Opening at 11 a.m. Escape Lounge features Happy Hour until 7 p.m. with $6 Domestic pitchers/$2 Draws; $7 Micro Brewery pitchers $3 Draws. $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light bottles. $2.50 wells, $3.50 calls. Green Beer! $4 Shots of Irish Whisky. $3.50 Guiness bottles all day! Come get a look into your future with Psychic Suzanna readings starting at 1 pm.

Check out these other bars and restaurants for more St. Patrick's Day celebrations!


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