Features St. Patrick's Day Holiday Guide 50+ CT Spots to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025: Bars, Restaurants, Breweries & More Carly Terzigni March 06, 2025 The doldrums of winter are behind us, and spring is starting to show some signs of life around Connecticut. In addition to milder temperatures and the first flowers starting to pop up, restaurants around the state are preparing their specials for St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t be fooled by March 17 falling on a Monday this year, as these restaurants are ready to party. If you prefer to stick to the weekend, there are plenty of events and menu specials leading up to the holiday, too.Whether you are looking for a green beer, a corned beef dinner out with friends, or a catering menu to bring St. Patrick’s Day to your home, the following businesses are ready to celebrate. This guide is organized by county so you can quickly locate a restaurant near you that’s taking part in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.Fairfield CountyWave Hill Breads-Norwalk https://www.wavehillbreads.com/Traditional Irish Soda Bread is one of the most popular seasonal offerings at Wave Hill Breads this time of year! Their secret? Each loaf is gently hand-mixed so as to not over-mix this "dry dough", but there's nothing "dry" about this loaf! Their raisins are soaked in Jameson Irish Whiskey, not just for intense flavor infusion but to help retain moisture, working alongside the best European butter around. Try their White-Seeded Rye or Marble Rye sliced bread offerings as the perfect base for a corned beef sandwich. Available following Valentine's Day throughout the month of March. Orders should be made at least 2 days before the expected date of delivery or earlier; otherwise, the product may not be guaranteed. Cancellation requests should be made two full business days before the scheduled delivery day.O’Neills Irish Pub & Restaurant-Norwalk www.oneillsono.comO'Neill's Pub in South Norwalk will be putting on their legendary St. Patrick's Day party again this year! There will be live music all weekend in their 500-person heated tent along with bagpipes, Irish dancers, great food and drinks, too, of course. It all kicks off at 8:00 AM with Guinness and a full Irish Buffet! From there, enjoy live music starting at 11:00 AM by Geoff Hartwell, and at 2:00 PM, the Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums take the stage. Irish Dancers, The Jeff Tuohy Band, and Ian Biggs round out the afternoon and evening. The Buffet is available all day! Don't miss the best St. Patrick's party in CT. Rory’s-Darien www.rorys.netErin go Bragh!St. Patrick's Day is alive and well at Rory's, the original pub of Darien, serving delicious food and terrific drinks for more than 40 years. Help them celebrate their Irish heritage with all the classics - Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, and more. Wash it all down with a pint of Guinness. Other menu highlights include award-winning New England Clam Chowder, plump and juicy eight-ounce burgers, delicious sandwiches, fresh seafood specials, and grilled steaks. Rory's is warm and welcoming, with a festive bar and a cozy dining room. On St Patrick’s Day, the party spills out the door. Their patio stage will feature live performances from the Bards, HPK Irish Step Dancers, and bagpiper Levon Ofgang. Make it an unforgettable St Patrick’s Day at Rory’s. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. Make it an unforgettable St Patrick’s Day at Rory’s!Dave and Charlie’s Hometown Deli-Norwalk www.dchometowndeli.comKnown for its big portions, great service, and big hearts for the community, Hometown Deli has quickly become a go-to neighborhood spot. Grab a plate-filled breakfast or stuffed sandwich, lunches like wraps, sandwiches, and BIG salads, as well as afternoon bites. For St. Paddy’s Day, they will be making a Corned beef and Cabbage sandwich with Russian dressing and crunchy slaw and a Corned beef and Cabbage sandwich, piled high and smothered in gooey, yummy cheese, all with their signature hometown style and making it something special that you will love. Stop by, be Irish for the day, and enjoy good food and friendly neighborhood faces. You won’t leave there hungry!Dave’s Planet Pizza-Norwalk https://www.planetpizza.com/norwalk-ct/l5Dave’s is known for its specialty pizzas for major holidays (think heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day, spooky-shaped pizzas for Halloween, etc.) and St. Patrick’s Day is no different! This year, they are serving up a delicious Corned Beef Pizza. Can’t decide whether you want a classic Corned Beef dinner or keep it simple with a tasty pizza? Why not have it both ways?! Delivery is available to Weston, Westport, Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan, and Darien.The Redding Roadhouse-Redding www.thereddingroadhouse.comGet ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day weekend at The Redding Roadhouse! Enjoy drink specials and Irish-inspired fare all weekend long, with classic dishes like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and more. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights will set the perfect mood for celebration. On Sunday, join The Redding Roadhouse for a festive brunch to keep the good times rolling or simply cure that hangover. Most exciting of all, they will be OPEN on Monday, March 17th, for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring the one-of-a-kind ‘STOUTie’ machine! Upload any image you want and have it printed right on top of your pint of Guinness. You won’t want to miss these shenanigans!AMG Catering-Wiltonhttps://amgcatering.com/They have a few spots left in their St. Patrick’s Day cooking class on March 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm! Grab your Guinness and join them to learn how to cook the perfect Beer cheese soup, Beer cheese sliders on pretzel buns, and Bailey’s Irish “floats.” Register here.Aquila’s Nest Vineyards-Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comIt’s an entire weekend of festive events at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards! Sign up for their Luck Of The Irish Cookie Class on Sunday March 16 at 12pm or St. Patrick's Day Irish Dance Show on Sunday March 16 at 5pm.Bagel Boutique-Stratfordhttps://www.thebagelboutique.com/It’s March, and their St. Patrick’s Day specials are here! Try their Irish Cream Cold Brew, Green Eggs and Ham Sandwich, Corned Beef Lunch Sandwich, and more.BE Chocolat-Fairfieldhttps://www.bechocolat.com/Introducing their new 2025 Hand-Painted Guinness Toffee Pudding just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! A decadent layering of Guinness-infused caramel, crunchy butter toffee, and smooth Guinness ganache—a must-try addition to their St. Paddy’s collection, also featuring Jameson Quarter Cask Green Hearts and their famous Bailey’s Dark Chocolate.Blackbird’s Nest-Stratfordhttps://www.blackbirdsnestct.com/Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Blackbird’s Nest with their special holiday menu featuring classic Irish favorites and festive drinks! Join them for great food, good company, and a touch of Irish luck.BRYAC-Bridgeportwww.bryac.bizMarch specials include Irish-inspired items such as Corned Beef sandwiches and dinners, Beer Battered Cod & Chips, and their special BRYAC Irish Clams: fresh clams topped with minced Corned Beef, carrots, onions, and potatoes, baked Casino-style.The Castle Black Rock-Bridgeportwww.thecastleblackrock.comThey’ve got not one day but a whole week’s worth of St. Paddy’s events, from Guinness Night, complete with free Guinness pint glass engraving to trivia, Tullamore Dew Night, and the Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band. Enjoy live music all day on March 14th following the parade as well as from 8-11pm March 15 through 17.Colony Grill-Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamfordwww.colonygrill.comCelebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2025, Colony Grill continues its longstanding St. Patrick’s Day tradition at all locations with its annual Corned Beef & Cabbage pizza, available March 1-17. Founded in 1935 in an Irish immigrant neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut, Colony Grill has grown from a post-Prohibition tavern into a famous destination for thin-crust pizza, best served with its signature hot oil topping. Donovan’s SoNo-Norwalkwww.donovanssono.comSince 1889 (yes, you read that right), a neighborhood institution in SoNo. The fun continues on with the Greenwich Pipe Band performing on March 16 at 4:00 PM and on, of course, Monday, March 17th at 1:30 PM!El Segundo-Norwalkhttps://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/Ireland is the next stop on the global street food train at El Segundo! Specials all weekend will include corned beef sliders, nachos, and spring rolls…plus shamrockaritas and other green drinks!Gruel Britannia-Fairfieldwww.gruelbritannia.comCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with a taste of tradition at Gruel Britannia! Enjoy their hearty corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, Guinness chocolate cake, and other beloved Irish and British classics, available for dine-in or takeout starting Sunday, March 16th, until sold out.Magic 5 Pie Co.-Norwalkhttps://magic5pieco.com/Magic 5 Pie Co. will be adding to its long list of innovative specialty pizzas with a bangers and mash pie as well as corned beef sliders and St. Paddy’s cocktails all weekend long!Molly Darcy’s-Danburywww.mollydarcy.comCelebrate with Molly Darcy's Irish Pub March 15-17. Step dancers, Irish fare, perfect pints. Irish Music and giveaways, and more. Irish family-owned and operated. Visit mollydarcy.com for details.Palmer’s Market-Darienwww.palmersdarien.comFor St.Patrick's Day, order a full Corned Beef dinner package or your favorite fixings a la carte – they have got you covered! Festive desserts are on the menu, too. Orders are due by Friday, March 14th, at 5 pm.Rebel Daughter Cookies-Norwalkhttps://rebeldaughtercookies.com/Rebel Daughter's Bailey's Irish Coffee cookie is a deliriously rich chocolate-espresso cookie touched with a kiss of Bailey’s Irish Cream, triple-layer chocolate core (warm it up to melt the chocolate center), and topped with real edible gold leaf! Simply Delicious Catering-Norwalkhttps://www.simplydeliciousct.com/Get ready to shamrock and roll this St. Patrick’s Day! Their catering service is here to make your celebration a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. From traditional Irish fare to festive green treats, they’ve got you covered. Book now, and let them bring the luck of the Irish to your party!The Spread-Norwalkhttps://www.thespreadsono.com/Consistent with the influence of worldwide cuisine, the Spread will have corned beef and cabbage, sliders, and even freshly made corned beef hash for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Don’t miss the Irish coffee martini!Stew Leonard’s-Danbury, Norwalkwww.stewleonards.comShamrock Milk is back! Green and minty and perfect for a lil’ Leprechaun. They also have St. Pat’s catering specials, like Complete Dinners starting at $69.99 for 4, $125 for 8 with Corned Beef and all of the fixings.Tasty Yolk-Bridgeport, Stratfordwww.thetastyyolk.comThe Tasty Yolk celebrates St Patrick’s Day all month long with “The Corny Yolk”. This sandwich is available at all locations and features their house made corned beef, two eggs, Swiss cheese & sauerkraut, topped with The Tasty Yolk/s million island sauce & served on marble rye bread. Tigin Irish Pub-Stamfordwww.tiginirishpub.comJoin them for their annual St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17. Doors open at 10am with a limited Brunch menu available 'til 12pm. A $10 Cover Charge starts at 4pm and includes a live music lineup including The Last Hoorah from 4 PM to 8 PM and Superhero from 9PM until 1AM. No minors allowed after 4pm.Yard House-Norwalkwww.yardhouse.comAn Epic Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, fit for beer lovers! Draft pours of fresh Guinness and Dublin Mules, with Jameson Irish Whiskey blended with Guinness Dry Irish Stout and ginger ale. Of course, green beer is available in any size!New Haven CountyFlipside Burgers-Milford https://flipsiderestaurant.com/milford/Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like never before at Flipside Burgers and Bar in downtown Milford! Join Flipside for the thrilling St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 15 and keep the good times rolling on the big day itself, March 17! They’re brewing up some incredible drink specials that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Try their festive concoctions like the irresistible Shamrock Shake, the refreshing Mint Chip Espresso Martini, the Get Lucky Margarita, the cheeky Drunk Leprechaun, or the rich and creamy Irish Coffee Martini. And that’s not all! On both days, Flipside's got amazing drink specials waiting for you: just $6 Guinness, $10 Irish Ritas, and $5 Jameson shots to keep the party going! Don’t forget to treat yourself to one of their mouthwatering corned beef dinners, corned beef reuben, or their signature Fat Daddy Reuben burger--they’re not to be missed! They can’t wait to kick off the festivities and share these unforgettable moments with you. Cheers to a fantastic celebration! Blender Bar-Cheshirehttps://ctblenderbar.com/Head to Blender Bar for some St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials all month long! The menu includes Liquid Gold Cold Pressed Juice, a Lucky Charms Protein Shake, Paddy’s Breakfast Bowl, Bowl O’ Gold, and more.Dockside Brewery and Waterfront Biergarten-Milfordwww.docksidebrewery.comGet ready to celebrate St. Paddy's Day at Dockside Brewery on 3/17! Enjoy all-day themed food specials! From 5-7 pm, don't miss the incredible sounds of the New Haven Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes & Drums! Join them for a day of fun, food, and festivities!Duffy’s Tavern-West Havenhttp://www.duffystavern.net/Serving up the leanest Corned Beef in CT and all of your Irish favorites! Corned Beef & Cabbage, Corned Beef Reubens, Shepherd's Pie, Slow Roast Pot Roast, Bangers & Mash, and more!Liberty Rock Tavern-Milfordhttps://www.libertyrocktavern.com/Whether you’re there for the incredible food, the perfect pint of Guinness, or the lively ambiance, Liberty Rock Tavern promises an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day experience. It's the perfect spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit with great food, great drinks, and great company. Neil’s Donuts-Wallingfordhttps://neilsdonuts.com/Creamy Irish Delight coffee is back on the menu for a limited time! Enjoy this specialty brewed coffee flavor on your next visit in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with just a hint of rich whiskey flavor (alcohol-free!).SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar-Milfordhttps://www.sbcrestaurants.com/Mark your calendars! The St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Milford is coming up on March 15th, and SBC Restaurant is bringing the tunes of SHOT DOWN, a live country band, starting at 2 PM. Food and beer will also be plentiful! Are you ready for the celebration? Stony Creek Brewery-Branfordhttps://www.stonycreekbeer.com/Get ready to embrace the luck of the Irish at their 7th Annual Shenanigans Irish Festival on Saturday, March 15th! Join Stony Creek for a day filled with live music, incredible vendors, and fun competitions, all starting at noon and rolling on into the night! This is the perfect way to kick back, grab a cold one, and soak up the laid-back brewery vibes with your crew. Twelve Percent Beer Project-North Havenhttps://twelvepercentbeerproject.square.site/Join Twelve Percent on Saturday, March 8th, for their 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration! The day will be filled with live music, dancing, food, fun, friends, and plenty of delicious beer, rain or shine!The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel-Madisonhttp://www.thewharfmadison.com/Join The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel all weekend for featured menu specials, including Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Lamb Stew, and Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon in honor of St. Patrick's Day. But first, join their Cocktail Class on March 13, where you'll taste some whiskey and make some cocktails. Learn more here: https://madisonbeachhotelevents.com/events/cocktail-class-3/Specials available March 14 - 16, 2025. Reservations encouraged.Yellow King Brews-Wallingfordhttps://www.yellowkingbrews.com/Their St. Patrick’s Day party will take place on Saturday, March 15, with bar specials from 10 am until close. Enjoy food trucks starting at 2 pm, live music starting at 4 pm, green beer, Irish coffee, and much more!Hartford CountyAgave Grill-Hartfordhttps://www.agavehartford.com/Agave Grill's Parade Day Fiesta starts at 10 am sharp on March 15th! They’ll be serving up Irish Car Bombs, Reuben Empanadas, Egg Sandwiches & St. Paddy’s Day must-haves all day long.Ani’s Table-Rocky Hillhttps://anistableandmarketplace.com/Like to plan ahead? St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! Pre-order their Potato Pancakes, Oyster Chowder, Bailey’s Tiramisu, and more.Boxed Bites-SimsburyIG @boxedbitesctCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a charcuterie workshop at Crystal Ridge Winery in South Glastonbury on Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 PM! Enjoy a hands-on experience where you’ll learn to elevate your board with Irish cheeses, festive green accents, and expert tips- plus, a glass of wine is included with your ticket!Bridgewater Chocolate-West Hartfordhttps://www.bridgewaterchocolate.comChocolate Shamrocks are now available! Make your St. Patrick’s Day orders now and celebrate with specially-themed treats just in time for the holiday.Cafe Louise-West Hartfordwww.cafelouise.comCafe Louise is offering traditional dinner specials for St Patrick's Day, from Friday March 14th through Monday March 17th. Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, Bangers and Mashed Potatoes, Shepherd's Pie, Shamrock Cookies and Cupcakes with Bailey's Frosting. www.cafelouise.com or 860-561-0160.Froth Cafe-New Britainhttps://frothct.com/Their March specials celebrate all things St. Patrick’s Day! Start your morning off with an Irish Cream Americano or Shamrock Matcha. Hops on the Hill-South Glastonburywww.hopsonthehillbrewery.comLive Irish music, green beer, a bagpiper, and the Cluck Cluck Moo and Skyscraper Sandwich trucks are available on Sunday, March 16. The food trucks will be on-site from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.New England Pasta Company-Avonwww.newenglandpastaco.comTheir annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner for two is back! Order their Slow Braised Corned Beef with an apricot glaze for two or four. Also available are Potato and Cheddar Ravioli, Irish Soda Bread, and plenty of desserts. Place your order by Wednesday, March 12th for pick up on Monday, March 17th.Stew Leonard’s-Newingtonwww.stewleonards.comShamrock Milk is back! Green and minty and perfect for a lil’ Leprechaun. They also have St. Pat’s catering specials, like Complete Dinners starting at $69.99 for 4, $125 for 8 with Corned Beef and all of the fixings.Vaughan Irish Public House-Hartfordwww.irishpublichouse.comJoin the St. Paddy’s Day fun on Saturday, March 15th, after the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade on Pratt Street. Grab drinks from our outdoor bars and dance to live music by Roost the Band.Litchfield CountyAt the Corner-Litchfieldhttps://www.athecorner.com/At the Corner will have Irish food specials all weekend 3/14-3/16, including Reubens, corned beef and cabbage dinners, drink and cocktail specials, and Irish desserts.Toast and Co.-Litchfieldhttps://www.toastandco.com/Stop by for their March specials! St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks items include their Lucky Charms Latte, Shamrock Iced Latte, and more! Food specials include Toast Reuben and Nutella Pistachio French Toast.Middlesex CountyBill’s Seafood-Westbrookhttps://www.billsseafood.com/Join Bill’s Seafood under their tent as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend! Enjoy a Guinness Beer Dinner on March 13, live music Friday through Sunday, and Jeff Barnhart and Co. on St. Patrick’s Day starting at 11:00 AM and continuing until 11:00 PM. Corned Beef and Cabbage and Guinness will be in good supply all weekend long.Farrell’s-Portlandwww.farrellsrestaurant.comCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with Farrell's Restaurant. Corned beef dinners Saturday through Monday, live music, Irish DJ and bagpipers, with fun drink specials and giveaways!New London CountyThe Black Sheep-Niantichttp://theblacksheepniantic.com/Stop by for St. Patrick’s Day lunch and create your own personalized Guinness glass with custom engraving on March 17 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Limited to 1 per customer.Milestone-Mystichttps://www.milestonect.com/Celebrate your Irish brothers and sisters at Milestone. Live music starts on March 12. On March 16 and 17, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with $8 Guinness and Irish Coffee along with Authentic Irish Breakfast served from 11 AM to 3 PM on Sunday. Corned Beef Dinner will be served from 3 PM onward. Stop by March 23 after the parade for brunch with Irish specials.Mohegan Sun-Uncasvillehttps://mohegansun.com/Select restaurants at Mohegan Sun offer limited-time specials and promos for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy Wagyu Corned Beef at Todd English’s Tuscany, Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, Irish-inspired drink specials at Tom’s Watch Bar, and, of course, live music at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House with Corned Beef and Cabbage Spring Rolls and an Irish Trio including Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Banger Sausage.Pop Over Eatery-Mystichttps://popovereatery.com/Stop by Pop Over Eatery on March 23 for a pre-parade party starting at 10:30 AM in their parking lot! Enjoy live music, giveaways, Irish coffee, breakfast sammies, Irish mimosas, and more! Shipwright’s Daughter-Mystichttps://www.shipwrightsdaughter.com/Stay cozy and warm while enjoying the Mystic Irish Day Parade on March 23 from the sunny comfort of their dining room. Join Shipwright’s Daughter for an à la carte brunch featuring Irish specials and Guinness on draft. Being served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!Windham CountyVanilla Bean Cafe-Pomfretwww.thevanillabeancafe.comGet ready for Irish music from Cashel Rock on Saturday, March 15, from 7 PM to 9 PM, and Celtic Music Session & Irish Favorites Sing-Along on Sunday, March 16, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Enjoy various Irish specials like Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef Reubens, and a traditional Corned Beef dinner.
