10 places to eat, drink + celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Birmingham

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and with the annual Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Celebration coming up, we’re ready for some Irish-inspired fun.

Feeling lucky, Birmingham? We’ve rounded up the spots serving St. Paddy’s bites, drink specials and Guinness on tap.

Looking for events and parade info? Here’s everything you need to know about celebrating in Bham, March 12-17.

Guinness on tap

If you’re reading this guide, you probably have Guinness on the mind. Here are a few spots pouring pints on tap:

• 41st Street Pub
  • Location: 130 41st St S #105, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-Midnight | Friday 4PM-2AM | Saturday 1PM-2AM | Sunday 1PM-Midnight
• The Garage
  • Location: 2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 11AM-11PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-2AM | Saturday 12PM-10PM
• Paramount
  • Downtown Birmingham: 200 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Hours: 11AM-9PM Daily
  • West Homewood: 195 Oxmoor Rd Suite 101, Homewood, AL 35209
  • Hours: 11AM-9PM Daily
• The Red Shamrock Pub
  • Location: 42 Manning Pl, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Hours: Sunday-Thursday 2-11PM | Friday 1PM-1AM | Saturday 2PM-1AM

Pub food

Looking for classic pub fare to go with your pint? You’re in luck.

Around Birmingham, several local pubs and restaurants lean into hearty Irish-inspired favorites during St. Patrick’s Day week. Think comforting staples like shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, corned beef dishes and other savory plates that pair perfectly with a cold stout or cider.

• Carrigan’s Public House
  • Location: 1913 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
  • Our menu picks: The Double Burger, House-smoked Wings + Carrigan’s Corndog
• The Anvil
  • Location: 611 Doug Baker Blvd #103, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 9AM-3PM
  • Our menu picks: Fish & Chips, Roast Chicken Pie + Onion Dip
• Big Whiskey’s
  • Location: See 3 Birmingham area locations (Hours vary by location)
  • Our menu picks: Beer Cheese Pretzels + Bailey’s Coffee

Specials + fun

Saturday, March 14

There’s always something fun happening at Dave’s Pub during St. Paddy’s Day! On March 14, they’re collaborating with Nowhere Tattoos and Doghouse Tattoos for Irish Flash Tattoos starting at 11AM. Later that night at 9:30PM, there will be an Irish-themed Karaoke championship—think U2, The Cranberries, Thin Lizzy and everything in between.

• Location: Dave’s Pub 1128 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: 3PM-2AM Daily

Tuesday, March 14 + Saturday, March 17

On Tap is the perfect neighborhood pub to grab and after work drink, and there’s even more fun in store for St. Patrick’s Day. There will be green beer, Irish car bombs, Irish mules and March Madness games on TV all day.

• Inverness: 810 Inverness Cors, Meadowbrook, AL 35242
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:30AM-10PM | Friday-Saturday 10:30AM-11PM
• Liberty Park: 11967 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM

Tuesday, March 17

On Tuesday, March 17, Oh Sherri Pub in Moody will be hosting all-day music and fun! Sit back with a pint and catch Irish-inspired musicians like Celtic Echo, Hooley and The O’Herran’s.

• Location: Oh Sherri Pub, 2733 Moody Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004
• Hours: 11AM-11PM Daily

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