Patch Picks: Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated internationally on March 17. It is named after St. Patrick, who was a patron saint of Ireland. It is also known as “feast day.” This holiday has been celebrated since the early ninth and tenth centuries.

Put on your green, a big smile and check out one of the following places for dinner, a couple of drinks, and a fun evening.

Cannon’s Blackthorn
Located at: 49 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre
Details: Irish Breakfast is available, including scrambled eggs, Irish bacon, black-and-white pudding, broiled tomato, Irish sausage and baked beans. There's also deftly fried fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, savory beef and lamb shepherd's pie served in a casserole and topped with mashed potatoes. An all-day, $18.95, three-course traditional corned beef and cabbage prix fixe runs concurrently with a la carte specials, such as Urrutia's six-hour braised lamb shank and Cajun shepherd's pie with cheddar potato crust. Recorded Irish background music will be played.
Phone: (516) 594-1222

Connolly Station
Located at: 280 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne
Details: Connolly Station will have its annual Shepherd’s Pie eating contest, along with step-dancers and a pipe band. Featuring all your favorite Irish dishes.
Phone: (516) 887-5160

Shines
Located at: 55 California Street, Long Beach
Details:  Known as one of the oldest businesses in Long Beach (1912), this Irish bar will be a great place to visit on St. Patrick’s Day. Lots of Irish spirit and fun will be going on here. They also have a pool table, dartboard and a jukebox for your enjoyment.
Phone: (516) 432-9248

McQuade's
Located at: 275 Merrick Road, Lynbrook
Details: Celebrating their third anniversary from March 17-20, McQuade's will have Irish Music, food and drink specials. On March 17 and 19, local bagpipers will be there to help get the party started.
Phone: (516) 256-2820

Bridie O’s
Located at: 332 Central Avenue, Lawrence
Details: This neighborhood Irish pub has lots of tables and stools. Classic bar food and always a packed house.
Phone: (516) 295-9870

MacArthur Park
Located at: 1 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre
Details: Celebrate the day with live Irish music, corned beef and cabbage, plus many more Irish specials. Prix fixe Menu available from 12-6 p.m. for $13.95, including soup du jour or house salad, choice of entrée and dessert.
Phone: (516) 766-8375