When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, Houstonians go all in on the Irish spirit. Think green beer, live music, and enough Guinness to fill Buffalo Bayou. Whether you’re looking for a loud and booze-fueled throwdown, a family-friendly festival, or a laid-back celebration with tasty Irish fare, here’s where to raise a pint and embrace the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day.
POST Houston
POST Houston is hosting an all-day, family-friendly St. Paddy’s Day extravaganza on Sunday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature an outdoor market, curated by HTown Happy Hour, with local vendors, balloon artists, face painting, and Irish folk dance performances on the rooftop Skylawn at 1 p.m. A pot of gold scavenger hunt will commence at 1:30 p.m., giving participants a chance to win prizes like tickets to Art Club and 713 Music Hall. The main event is free, but come 6 p.m., festival-goers can buy a ticket ($20) to watch Blood Red Sky perform U2 hits on the Skylawn, with Downtown’s sweeping skyline as a backdrop. 401 Franklin St., Houston, posthtx.com
Truck Yard
On Saturday, March 15, Truck Yard is going all out with an all-day St. Paddy’s Day party. Festivities begin at noon, and will include an epic day of green beer, Irish-inspired food trucks, live Irish musical performances, and a leprechaun photo op from 7 to 9 p.m. Wearing green is recommended. For those saving the celebration for March 17, Truck Yard will open early at noon on Monday. 2118 Lamar St., Houston, truckyard.com
B.B. Lemon
B.B. Lemon is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day brunch on Sunday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Dine on B.B.’s usual American comfort classics or enjoy Irish specials like corned beef and cabbage, while sipping on green beer and Irish espresso martinis. The festive brunch will feature leprechaun sightings, a live DJ, photo booth, cocktail garnish station, and giveaways. Guests are invited to wear green, and those who partake in a green tea shot will be gifted a keepsake shot glass necklace to add to their outfit. 1809 Washington Ave., Houston, bblemon.com
Kenneally’s Irish Pub
For a double dose of St. Paddy’s Day fun, Kenneally’s is hosting parties on both Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17. Guinness will be flowing alongside Jameson shots and classic Irish cocktails, with other provisions including the pub’s hearty Irish stew, homemade Guinness Bread, corned beef sandwiches, and Kenneally’s famous Irish pizza by the slice. On Monday, the revelry will spill out into the tented parking lot as step dancing, bagpiping and other Irish performances take center stage. 2111 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, irishpubkenneallys.com
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck is celebrating their 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Monday, March 17 from noon to 2 a.m. Nationally recognized for their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the party will feature Irish music from Ulla, Piper Jones, Clandestine, and others on both indoor and outdoor stages, along with traditional Irish food. While you won’t find green beer here, there will be plenty of Guinness, Harp’s and Smithwick’s to go around. General admission tickets are available for $30. 2425 Norfolk St., Houston, mcgonigels.com
Plume
Plume is hosting a Lush & Lucky St. Patrick’s Day brunch on Sunday, March 16 beginning at 1 p.m. Guests are invited to wear green, while a DJ and live performers offer entertainment with an Irish twist. Brunch specials include Irish cream French toast, green eggs and ham, and smoked pastrami sliders, plus cocktails like the Irish gold rush. 1100 W 23rd St. Ste. 150, Houston, plumehtx.com
Griff’s Irish Pub
One of Houston’s longest-running St. Patrick’s Day traditions, Griff’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival returns to Montrose on Monday, March 17. The legendary fest, which kicks off at noon, will be Griff’s first major shindig in its new building, featuring a full day of live music, bagpipes and dance performances, and loads of green beer served under a massive outdoor tent. 3416 Roseland St., Houston, griffsirishpub.com
Bayou Heights Biergarten
Bayou Heights Bier Garten, along with sister concepts Heights Bier Garten and Wooster’s Garden, are serving up boozy St. Patrick’s Day specials all weekend long. Beginning Saturday March 15 and lasting through Monday, March 17, the three concepts will be offering Irish mules and Irish old fashioneds ($14), boilermakers ($10), and green tea shots ($7) to St. Paddy’s Day fun seekers. 3905 Washington Ave., Houston, bayouheightsbiergarten.com
Pimlico Irish Pub
Visit Pimlico Irish Pub to ring in St. Paddy’s Day just like they do in Dublin. On Monday, March 17, beginning at 2 p.m. the pub will be serving up Guinness, good vibes, and plenty of Irish cheer, along with a live performance from Meaux Cotton & the Feel at 3 p.m. 810 Waugh Dr., Houston, pubhouston.com
Buttermilk Baby
For a sweet alternative to guzzling down green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, seek out Buttermilk Baby’s limited time vanilla mint shake ($8), offered through Monday, March 17. Fueled by Carvel’s vanilla mint ice cream, the shake is garnished with whipped cream, shamrock-shaped sprinkles, and a chocolate drizzle. 600 N. Shepherd Dr. Ste. 250, Houston, thebuttermilkbaby.com
Saint Arnold Beer Garden
Saint Arnold’s annual St. Patrick’s Day bash returns on Monday, March 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. The free event features limited-edition Irish-inspired brews, a full day of live music, and the famous Donegal beard-growing competition. The performance lineup includes traditional Irish dancing by Clann Kelly, pub tunes by Jared Gibb, and an energetic set from Das Ist Sláinte. 2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, saintarnold.com
