Patch Picks: Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Burke

March 17, Saint Patrick's Day, is one of the busiest days for bars and restaurants. People everywhere will be sporting green attire, indulging in Irish food, and maybe enjoying a green beer or two. If you, too, are looking for a place to celebrate, look no further! 

1. Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant
6131 Backlick Road Springfield 22150
703.866.0860

Of course we had to pick an Irish pub as our number one St. Patrick's Day spot! Named Bar of the Month in November 2007 by On Tap Magazine, Kate's is a great place to celebrate! Specializing in traditional pub fare and drinks, Kate's also offers live music! This Thursday will be no different, with Brook Yoder, Don Cobert, and Dave Berry performing.

2. Kilroy's Restaurant & Sports Bar
5250 Port Royal Rd # A Springfield 22151
703.321.7733

If you are really looking to have a good time on St. Patrick's Day, Kilroy's is the place to be! They are having a "Keg and Eggs" event all day on Thursday, starting at 8am and going until 10pm. The first 50 people in the door will get a free t-shirt, and there will be "Spin the Wheel" specials every hour between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Kilroys knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day right, so come and join the party!

3.
5765 Burke Centre Pkwy # C Burke 22015
703.239.9324

Located in Burke, in Burke Centre Shopping Center, Hopsfrog has been around for years. It is a favorite among locals, offering tasty food and delicious drinks. For the whole month of March, they have traditional Irish favorites on their menu. Stop by for some of Irish fare, and stay for a beer.

4. Fast Eddie's Billiard Cafe
9687 Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax 22031
703.912.7529

While Fast Eddie's probably isn't the first place you would think of for St. Patrick's Day, it is definitely a great place to hang out and let loose. If you are looking to go out but keep things low key, Eddie's is ideal. Thursday is Ladies' Night, which means there are great drink specials, and free pool from 8 to close! Thursday is also the day for Texas Hold 'Em Tournaments, so don't miss out!

5.
9526 Old Keene Mill Road Burke 22015
703.866.1911

Glory Days is one of the best bars in Burke! They serve delicious food and great drinks, and the staff is always awesome. After 9pm, you can enjoy $5 appetizers. They even offer $1.99 drafts all day, every day! You can't beat deals like those. Glory Days is also offering corned beef and cabbage, a staple for any lover of Irish food.

6. Auld Shebeen
3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax
http://www.theauldshebeenva.com/new/

Auld Shebeen is having a special fixed price dinner on St. Patrick’s Day for $39.95, there are two seating times 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. call (703) 293-9600 to make a reservation. There will be Irish dancers and The Flying Cows of Ventry and Edsall Road will be performing Celtic tunes. It's a $10 cover after 3 p.m.

7. PJ Skidoos
9908 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax

PJ’s will be featuring a traditional Irish dinner special for the holiday during restaurant hours. There will be a bag pipe musician and lots of festive specials including green beer and green shooters

8. Brion’s Grill
10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax

D.C.’s best Grateful Dead tribute band, On The Bus will kick-off the party at 4 p.m. followed by local blues and rock musician Johnny Artis who will rock the house from 9 p.m. until close.

Have a fun and safe Saint Patrick's Day, everyone!