With St. Pat’s Day falling so close to the weekend, many places in Chicago have chosen to extend their festivities a few days afterward. And with March Madness Underway, there are more reasons for a beer!
All Weekend (or, just Friday & Saturday)
St. Paddy’s Weekend Party Fibaroo
FIBS Brewing, 60 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, IL (847) 227-9790 Map
LIVE MUSIC – RUBEN SAMMYS – GREEN BEER
First and foremost $5 green beers all weekend long… so ya got that goin’ for ya!
Next… nothing says Luck o’ the Irish quite like the Blues. So, all weekend long, we’re having awesome FREE LIVE BLUES from some of Chicago’s best!
March 17th (Thurs) – 7pm – Vino Louden Duo
March 18th (Fri) – 7pm – Linsey Alexander Band
March 19th (Sat) – 7pm – Mike Wheeler Duo
This much talent for free is just sick and stupid. Don’t miss it! These guys deliver.
Finally, we’ll be serving Kaufmans Deli’s famous and secret Ruben Sammys with all the fixins… I’m talkin’ Homemade Corned Beef, Swiss, Kraut, Secret dressing, Traditional Rye bread… Every night till gone. Dang baby dang!
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration
Old Irving Brewing Co., 4419 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago 773-916-6421 Map
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend through Sunday close with the following happenings:
* Beer special – Our Irish Red Ale, Lucky Linny, served in a 16oz OIB Branded glass for $10 (keep the glass) with $5 refills.
* Food specials
* Lucky Linny & Irish Whiskey shot special
* Irish music
Specials good while supplies last. Wear your green and come party with us! No tickets or reservations needed.
St. Paddy’s Shenanigans
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL (708) 529-7067 Map
Get ready to shake your shamrocks with us this year for St. Paddy’s day! Our second annual celebration will feature a limited barrel-aged release, whiskey, food trucks, festive merch, and Irish music. Of course, we also have plenty of Crawlspace Porter (both nitro and regular) to make your St. Paddy’s Day absolutely EPIC.
Who’s ready to get LUCKY?!
New Beer Release:
Double Vanilla Rambler Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Featured Drinks:
Crawlspace Porter Car Bombs
Jameson Irish Mules
Leprechaun Mimosas
Food Trucks:
Mario’s Tacos – Sat 5pm-9pm
St. Paddy’s Fest
Milk Money Brewing, 75 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange, IL 708-582-6030 Map
Come spend all weekend or just one day with us! We are celebrating Thursday- Sunday with classic Irish music and Mulligans, our Irish Red Ale!
Thursday, 3/17 – Brad Hides, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Friday, 3/18 – Seamous O’Kane and Jimmy Moore, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday, 3/19 – Liam Durkin Band, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Sunday, 3/20 – St. James Gate, 3:00PM-6:00PM
9:00 am • North Side Irish Fest
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
FRIDAY
Taproom & Kitchen Open 9a
March Madness Games 10a
Giant Beer Pong Tourney 5p
Wichita Jacks 7p
SATURDAY
Taproom & Kitchen Open 8a
Irish Dancers 12p
Giant Beer Pong Tourney 4p
Gina Gonzalez 7p
Tickets are $10 each day or $15 for Fri & Sat. Raffles, Games, and Drink Specials.
Friday, March 18
11:00 am • Brass Tap Beer Madness
The Brass Tap, 14225 95th Ave. Ste. 400, Orland Park, IL 708-226-1827 Map
Start of Beer Madness. Who is going to move on to face Around the Bend? First Forest Brewing and Dovetail kickoff our annual tournament. Come out and support your local breweries. $1 from every draft sold will go to champions charity of choice. First Forest is playing for Beds Plus in LaGrange and Dovetail is playing for Growing Home Urban Farm.
12:00 pm • Hidden Hand Release
Solemn Oath Brewery, 1661 Quincy Ave. #179, Naperville IL (630) 995-3062 Map
& Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life, 2919 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago Map
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