The luck of the Irish is on your side this St. Patrick’s Day, with an assortment of parties and events taking place to honor the holiday. From rooftop celebrations with charming leprechauns to block parties, the following are some of the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona.
For St. Patrick’s Day dining in Phoenix and beyond.
March 15 to March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler
Get lucky at Thirsty Lion Gastropub, where a shamrockin’ good time will take place daily at each of its locations in Arizona. The pub will offer a specialty menu in honor of the green holiday, including items like beer-braised corned beef, corned beef mac and cheese and a Reuben sandwich. Drink specials will also be available, including discounts on your favorite Irish beers, a specialty Irish Old Fashioned and tastings from The Guinness Girls. Bagpipers, Irish dancers, giveaways and more will keep the party going as revelers enjoy a taste of the Emerald Isle.
Cost: No cover charge, but subject to purchases.
Tickets: instagram.com.
March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Sangria Social at Queen Creek Olive Mill
Queen Creek
Get lucky at the Queen Creek Olive Mill during the special St. Patrick’s Day Sangria Social on Saturday, March 16. The springy event is complete with four seasonal-inspired house-made sangria tinted green for the occasion. No reservations required.
For more information: www.queencreekolivemill.com.
March 16: Irish Fountain Fest
Fountain Hills
Join the Town of Fountain Hills for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Irish Fountain Fest, taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exciting, family-friendly event will include a variety of traditional Irish plates to indulge in, live Celtic music, a kid’s play area, Irish folk dancers, a beer garden and much more fun for guests of all ages. The highlight of the day will be the iconic 560-foot fountain turning into a beautiful emerald green geyser from noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free, but subject to purchases.
For more information: fountainhillsaz.gov.
March 16 and March 17: St. Paddy’s Day at R.T. O’Sullivans
Scottsdale
R.T. O’Sullivans invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona with a lineup chock full of craic fun. Taking place only at its Scottsdale location on Saturday, March 16, from 5 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, March 17, from noon to 8 p.m., guests of the event will strike gold with live music, beer and more taking place all day long. Performances include acts from Jake Dean Band, Shawn Johnson and August in Stereo on Saturday and Ricky Harris, Chad Wilson Bailey, Jake Dean Band and Rose Colored Eyes on Sunday.
Cost: $10 cover after 4 p.m. on Saturday and no cover on Sunday.
Tickets: rtosullivans.com.
March 16 and March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Pub Crawl
Old Town Scottsdale
Unleash your inner leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona during the St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Pub Crawl. Guests can expect to crawl to the end of the rainbow as they explore over 10 bars in Old Town Scottsdale, with drink specials, DJ sets, welcome shots and food delights to fuel the journey. Participating bars include Pour Decisions, Social Tap Scottsdale, Barstool Scottsdale, Bevvy Old Town, Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale, The Hot Chick, Giligin’s and many more. Whether you’re a seasoned pub crawler or a first-timer, this event is the perfect way to rally your friends, dress in green and experience the thrill of St. Patrick’s Day.
Cost: $24 if purchased in advance and $29 the day of.
Tickets: nasstive.com.
March 16 and March 17: St. Paddy’s Weekend 2024 40th Anniversary Edition at Dubliner Irish Pub
Phoenix
Cheers to the luck of the Irish while cheersing to The Dubliner Irish Pub’s 40th anniversary. The staple establishment in Phoenix will be celebrating for two consecutive days, starting at 3 p.m. on March 16 and concluding on March 17 at 10 p.m. With live music performances from Jason Devore, Soulitify and Pete Diggers, Irish dancers, traditional fare and plenty of craic, this event promises non-stop entertainment from morning to night. The event celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona is 21-plus and cash-only.
Cost: $5 cover starting at 3 p.m.
Tickets: facebook.com/TheDublinerIrishPub.
March 17: Murphy’s Law Irish Pub
Chandler
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona the Murphy way at Murphy’s Law Irish Pub in Chandler. With its welcoming ambiance and extensive selection of Irish brews, this beloved pub is the perfect place to raise a glass to the green holiday. Live music performances are scheduled throughout the day, including acts from Fringe Benefits, Grunge Sponges, Blonde Ambition, DJ Thaicoon, Sleek and Slingshot and AZ Fire Pipe Band. The celebration is 21-plus, cashless and will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: TBD cover charge.
For more information: murphyslaw.pub.
March 17: Seamus McCaffrey’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Phoenix
Don your finest green attire and join the revelry at Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant as its annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party returns for the season. Guinness will be flowing as live music performances, traditional Irish fare, dancing and more take place to honor the holiday.
For more information: facebook.com/SeamusMcCaffreys/.
March 17: Lucky & Charmed
Tempe
Elevate your St. Patrick’s Day celebration at The Westin Tempe’s Skysill Rooftop Lounge, where Lucky Charms and panoramic views abound. From specialty menu offerings to spirited libations, this high-rise hotspot offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday in style. Lucky guests can cheers to the Irish against the backdrop of Downtown Tempe with a glass of Jameson, Guinness, green beer or a Lucky Seven Shot (a k a a Lucky Charm shot!). Live entertainment will also take place, including a charming leprechaun performer spreading good luck and tunes from a high-energy DJ. Lucky & Charmed will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. and is 21-plus only.
Cost: $15 (includes one welcome drink and festive entertainment).
Tickets: eventbrite.com.
March 17: Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
Glendale
Gather your fellow leprechauns and make your way to Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant and Pub for a day filled with food, drinks and Irish cheer as the restaurant celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona. The party will take place from 11 a.m. to midnight, with Irish beer, fare and live music on tap.
Cost: Free, subject to purchases.
Tickets: timfinnegans.com.
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Party at Clancy’s Pub
Scottsdale
Grab a pint of green beer and cheers to 47 years of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona with Clancy’s Pub. The Scottsdale pub will celebrate the Irish starting at 6 a.m. with Irish coffee and breakfast, followed by a day of Irish staple dishes, green beer and live music on an outdoor stage all day long.
For more information: clancyspubscottsdale.com.
March 17: Dave & Buster’s Tempe Marketplace
Tempe
On March 17, from noon to 3 p.m., Dave & Buster’s Tempe Marketplace offers mouthwatering food, unlimited video game play and engaging crafts for $35.30 per person. Wear your luckiest shade of green to be entered into an exciting raffle, to boot.
Cost: $35.30 per person.
For more information: www.daveandbusters.com.