Features St. Patrick's Day Holiday Bar Homepage 35+ Spots to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Connecticut April Guilbault March 10, 2021 Who needs a pot of gold when you can have a pint of Guinness? Bring on the Corned Beef, the Irish Coffees and pints of that creamy, frothy, velvety goodness (can you tell I’m a stout fan?). Sprinkle in some lively music and even catch some Irish dancers doin’ their thing and you’ve got a happy bit o’ holiday that everyone is craving right about now. And that’s right, the old adage is that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. That works out perfectly. Go get your green on, but keep from getting fluthered!…Or not?We bring you 30+ Spots To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Connecticut. Nala’s Kitchen, Delivery Throughout Connecticut www.nalas-kitchen.comOrder your traditional St. Patrick's Day Dinner from Nala's Kitchen for yourself, your family, or as a gift for a loved one. Chef Beca has outdone herself with her signature Slow Braised Herb Corned Beef served with Marble Red Bliss Potatoes, tender Green Cabbage and Rosemary Roasted Carrots. With serving sizes for 1, 2 or 4, these meals are perfect for individuals, couples and families. Go to https://nalas-kitchen.com/mealsbyunit?dd=2021-03-17 to order now. Nala's Kitchen recreates meals like mom makes but with a healthy twist. No one should ever feel guilty over eating delicious food, even during the holidays. As one of CT's fastest growing prepared foods and delivery services, individuals and families can order ahead of time and get their fully prepared meals delivered straight to their door twice a week. Delivery is available throughout the state of CT for a flat $6 fee, no matter how much you order or how far you live. Palmer’s Market, Darien www.palmersdarien.comPalmer's has got all your St. Patrick’s Day favorites including Corned Beef, Buttered Cabbage & Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, and more. Looking to celebrate with your team? They offer individual lunch boxes that will take your St. Patty’s Day zoom meeting to the next level! Plus, Palmer's Bakery is full of decadent festive treats for St. Patrick’s Day! Treat yourself to sugar cookies, cupcakes, and more in-store. Jameson cupcakes, anyone? https://www.palmersdarien.com/product_list/st_patricks_day/Rory’s, Darien www.rorys.netRory's is the original pub of Darien serving great food and terrific drinks. They have created a fun atmosphere with socially distant patio seating, complete with firepit, and have received high marks for their safety measures implemented during the pandemic. Award-winning New England Clam Chowder, plump and juicy nine-ounce burgers, delicious sandwiches, fresh seafood specials and grilled steaks are just a few of the menu highlights. Curbside pick-up and delivery are available. Rory’s invites you to join the St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Wednesday, March 17. Enjoy Irish classics like Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, and Lamb Stew along with a pint of Guinness as they celebrate on the patio with live performances from The Bard’s, HPK Irish Step Dancers, and the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band. Reservations recommended. Molly Darcy’s, Danbury www.mollydarcy.com2021 will mark Molly Darcy’s 20th St. Patricks Day celebration. On Sunday March 14th they will have a $12 Corned Beef and Cabbage special for those who can’t make it on St. Patrick’s Day. On the 17th, the doors open at 10am with live Irish music, green beer, party favors, and DJ. Molly Darcy's will be featuring the Irish Car Bomb Cupcake (locally made Guinness chocolate cake, James ganache and Bailey's Irish Cream frosting) for 21 and older. They will also be serving some traditional Irish fare including: shepherds pie, corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, fish and chips, Irish soda bread, and more! And of course, perfect pints of Guinness will be flowing. Molly Darcy’s has been in business for 20 years. They are Irish family owned (from County Kerry) and operated, and Chef Tommy O'Malley is from County Kildare. Plus, they have 7000 sq ft to provide a safe socially distanced environment. Enjoy!50 West, Plainvillewww.50westrestaurant.comJoin their shenanigans and enjoy food, drinks and a St. Pat’s painting evening. Make your own St. Pat’s drinking glasses to enjoy that Guinness. Get tickets on Eventbrite.AMG Catering, Wiltonwww.amgcatering.comCurbisde pickup of all your St. Patty’s faves: Guinness Cheese Dip with mini pretzels, Corned Beef with all the veggies, Guinness Shepherd’s Pie and desserts like Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce and Irish Coffee Creme Brulee. For (minimum) 4 people.Antonio’s, Simsburywww.antoniosofsimsbury.comCorned Beef special 3/11-3/19. Individual or family sized portions. You might like to add a few slices of their Cheesecakes of the Week, like Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry White Chocolate or a piece of Chocolate Cake with Irish Cream filling. At The Corner, Litchfieldwww.athecorner.comChef Carlos Perez will be hosting a brewery pop up with Lasting Brass Brewery featuring boozy milkshakes and modern spins on Irish fare March 17th from 12-9pm. Menu items include: Shephard’s Potato Bowl, Irish Cheezy Fiesta Potatoes with Guinness cheese sauce, Reubens, and an Irish Squirrel Shake with peanut butter porter. BE Chocolat, Fairfieldwww.bechocolat.comBE sweet! Indulge in sleeves of their dark chocolate ganache chocolates with Jameson IPA to bring you the lucky of the Irish! You can also get a personalized chocolate bar for your holiday fun.Bill’s Seafood, Westbrookwww.billsseafood.com3/10 through 3/21, Bill’s is serving up Corned Beef and Cabbage dinners, Corned Beef Reubens and sandwiches on Ry and bowls of hearty Irish Stew, and as they say “Lots O’ Guinness”!Cafe Louise, West Hartfordwww.cafelouise.comAll the traditional faves to enjoy at home: Corned Beef dinner, Bangers and Mash, Lamb Stew, and Shepherd’s Pie, with Irish Soda Bread and Shamrock cookies to complete.The Castle on Post, Fairfieldwww.thecastleonpost.comEnjoy such holiday favorites as Potato Leek soup, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse and lots of good beer and libations this St. Patrick’s Day.Colony Grill, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamfordwww.colonygrill.comCorned Beef and Cabbage PIZZA! Available 3/12-3/17. Hang on to your Leprechaun hats!Effie’s Place, West Hartfordwww.effiesplace.netCorned Beef and Cabbage (offered through 3/21 and also as a takeaway for $49/serves 4) or keep it casual and get a Corned Beef reuben or sandwich.El Segundo, Norwalkwww.elsegundosono.comSt. Patty’s drinks all around! Shamrock Shakes (with Irish Whiskey), Homemade Irish Cream, Guinness, Car Bombs, Jager Bombs, Irish Coffee and, of course, Reubens.Farrell’s, Portlandwww.farrellsrestaurant.comTaking reservations now for their indoor dining. Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage, tasty drinks and listen to bagpipes and great music. Fork and Fire, Farmingtonwww.forkandfire.netChow down on Corned Beef Pierogis and drink specials on Guinness, Irish cocktails and Irish Red Ale.Four Dad’s Pub, Granbywww.fourdadspub.comCatch the specials for 3/17-3/22…The Reuben Styx, Irish Nachos, The U2 (a spin on the classic Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner), Roxy Reubenss, Drop Kick Murphy Pie, Thin Lizzy Burgers.Grady Tavern, ManchesterFacebook: Grady Tavern@gradytavernct20th St. Patricks' day celebration! Corned Beef meals and sandwiches, craft beers, wines and ciders, and lots of Guinness beer. Check out this small family run restaurant with a rustic tavern atmosphere.Gruel Britannia, Fairfieldwww.gruelbritannia.com Enjoy a St. Pattys spread of dishes such as Smoked Salmon Pate, Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Roasted Salmon, Bangers and Mash, Braised Beef & Guinness Stew, Sticky Toffee Pudding. Order by 3/15.The Half Door, Hartfordwww.thehalfdoor.comKegs and Eggs brunch on St. Patrick’s Day, by reservation only. Rest of the festive day will work off their regular menu that features Irish Nachos, Corned Beef Reubens, Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie and plenty of beer.Hops on the Hill, South Glastonburywww.hopsonthehillbrewery.comLive music and the Skyscraper Sandwich truck (Corned Beef Reubens and more) on Sunday, 3/14. Social distancing, plenty of beer and great music. *Bring your own lawn chairs.J. Timothy’s Taverne, Plainvillewww.jtimothys.comSt. Patrick’s specials 3/12-3/17. Irish inspired sandwiches, Bangers and Mash, Dublin Stead and Cheese, Corned Beef and Cabbage, themed cocktails and *green* beer (made green from Matcha tea powder, not food coloring!)Milestone, Georgetownwww.milestonect.comTraditional Irish Breakfast for brunch and classic Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner. Irish dancers will be there at 6:30, so don’t miss the performance! Limited seating, reservations recommended.Noah Webster House, West Hartfordwww.noahwebsterhouse.orgVirtual event with dinner box to go! Enjoy an evening of Irish culture and a dinner that feeds 4-6, with Irish Stout Steak Pie, Soda bread, sides and dessert. Packages with beer/glasses available also. Irish-themed puzzles, and song lyrics so you can sing along with the Pipes & Drums included! Order by 3/15.O’Neills Irish Pub & Restaurant, Norwalkwww.oneillsono.comThe hub of Irish fun in SoNo. Smoked Salmon Salad, Corned Beef Reuben Sliders, Shepherd’s and Fisherman’s Pie, Fish and chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage and all the good Irish Whiskey you could want.The Spread, Norwalkwww.thespreadrestaurants.comTraditional and delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage, as well as plenty of St. Pat’s libations. Call to reserve for indoor dining.The Stand, Branfordwww.thestandbranford.comKegs and Eggs-drink food specials, live music, giveaways and Guinness on tap. Call ahead to reserve a table.Sugar Factory, Foxwoodswww.sugarfactory.comThere's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a limited edition Lucky Leprechaun Insane Milkshake (Alcohol: $25/ Non-alcoholic:$19) at the Sugar Factory, made with the perfect combination of vanilla and coffee to satisfy your sweet tooth while still giving you the energy you need to make it through the day. Tasty Yolk, Bridgeportwww.thetastyyolk.comBite into the St. Patty’s inspired Corny Yolk-Two eggs, Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut and house-made Million Island Sauce, all served on marble rye.Twisted Italian Cafe, Hartfordwww.twisteditaliancafe.comItalian beer braised Corned Beef Reuben with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese all piled on their homemade rye bread and slathered with their Crazy Good sauce. Available on 3/17 and through the weekend, or whenever they run out!The Marlborough Tavern, Marlboroughwww.marlboroughtavernct.comOn March 17th, this tavern (which has been around since 1740!) will be serving up all the Irish favorites as well as St. Patty’s day trivia. The fun starts at 6pm. Union Kitchen, West Hartfordwww.unionkitchenct.comThursdays and Saturdays in March are for the Irish Pop-up! Irish cocktails and fare like Boxty, Cheddar and Guinness Dip, Bangers and Mash, Cockles and Mussels. Vaughan Irish Public House, Hartfordwww.irishpublichouse.comBlack and Tan onion rings, Glenkerry Potatoes (pub chips with Rose’s curry and sour cream), Braised Short Ribs and Mash, Guinness Lamb Stew, Farmhouse Pie, Cod and Chips, Stout Tips. Did we mention lots of beer and drink?Whiskey Barrel, Stratfordwww.whiskeybarrelct.comCorned Beef ALL day, starting at 11am! Pair it with their 32 oz. Guinness. Indoor and outdoor seating available, but reservations are required.Wood-n-Tap, Various CT locationswww.woodntap.comSt. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Family Meal Highlights Wood-n-Tap Menu Traditional Dining In and ‘Carry-Out’ Dish Features Traditional Irish Fare. A traditional corned beef dinner for two is being offered for carry-out and curbside pickup 3/12 -3/17. Corned beef brisket with vegetables, Guinness gravy, salad, rolls and cookies for dessert. $49 for two.
