Almost every watering hole in the metro Phoenix area has something planned for Sunday, March 17. Parties will be happening inside bars, in the streets and underneath enormous tents. Most will serve up such St. Patrick’s Day staples as green hats, Celtic musicians and more corned beef and cabbage than you can stomach.
If you’re curious about what’s on tap this year – other than excessive amounts of green beer – here’s a rundown of the various parties and events scheduled for March 16 and 17 around the Valley.
Bailey's Pub
3414 W. Union Hills Drive, #16Hit up Bailey’s Pub on March 17 for corned beef and cabbage starting at noon until its gone. Mulligan stew and drink specials will also be available. Call 623-581-8368 for more details.Brigett's Last Laugh
17222 N. Cave Creek Rd.Stop by Brigett's Last Laugh at 8 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day for its popular nightly karaoke session, or you can come earlier in the day and enjoy corned beef and cabbage, green beer and $1 Jell-O shots. A special photo backdrop if you’d like to get a snapshot with some friends. Doors open at 10 a.m. Cactus Jack’s Ahwatukee Tavern
4747 E. Elliot RoadThe St. Patrick's Day party at Cactus Jack's will include live music from The Noodles, $2 Jell-O shots, a $100 prize for best Irish costume and corned beef and cabbage being served. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and there's a $10 cover.
Casey Moore's
850 S. Ash Ave., TempeIn case the giant shamrock on its signage wasn’t already a big indication, St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal at Casey Moore’s. The staff at the landmark Tempe restaurant and bar will be pouring spirits and brews and serving selections from a special St. Patrick’s Day menu. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., and there's no cover.Clancy's Pub
4432 N. Miller Road, ScottsdaleThey’re starting things early at Clancy’s on March 17 beginning at 6 a.m. with breakfast and Irish coffee. You can catch live music on the outdoor stage throughout the day, including Hans Olson at 11 a.m., Blaine Long and Mikel Lander at noon, The Sugar Thieves at 2 p.m., The Sullivan's at 4:30 p.m. and The Nobel McCoy Band at 8 p.m. If you get hungry, selections like corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, Reuben sandwiches and shepherd’s pie are available from the kitchen. Admission is $20.Connolly's
2605 W. Carefree HighwayConnolly's annual St. Patrick's Day parking lot party on March 17 will feature green beer, Irish food, giveaways, drink specials, and a photo booth. Local bands The ContraBanditos and Cannonball will perform and three different DJs will be in the mix throughout the day. The party starts at 9 a.m. Call 623-879-5997 for admission cost and other info. CJ Talley's Pub
1219 E. Glendale Ave. If all you need for a memorable St. Patrick’s Day experience is cheap drinks and some tunes, this neighborhood bar will have both on March 17. Bar specials like $1 Jell-O shots, $2 pudding shots, $4 Guinness and $5 Jameson will be served and local blues act the Dry Heat Band is scheduled to perform at 5 p.m. If you get hungry, corned beef and cabbage dinners will be available for $12 starting at noon.Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N. Second St., #100Cobra Arcade Bar will host a St. Patrick’s Day event from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. on March 17. The bar will offer green drink specials throughout the day and local DJs like Mane One, Oh Jezuz, Yellawave and Aja Cruz will serve up plenty of beats and bass. Admission is free.The Dubliner
3841 E. Thunderbird Road Phoenix's longest-running Irish pub will celebrate its 40th anniversary and St. Patrick's Day with a weekend of festivities on March 16 and 17. The indoor event will include live music and entertainment from The Peat Diggers and other acts and plenty of revelry. Food tickets will be available for select Irish fare. The cover will be $5 after 3 p.m. on March 16 and $10 after 11 a.m. on March 17. Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliot Road, ChandlerThe annual block party at Fibber Magees on March 17 will offer a mix of live music, libations and lively fun until 11 p.m. A giant outdoor beer garden, a full bar and outdoor kitchen are planned and performances will include Lenny Kelleher at noon, Swainn at 5 p.m. and Jason DeVore of Authority Zero at 7:30 p.m. The $15 cover starts at 11 a.m.The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
4494 W. Peoria Ave., GlendaleThis West Valley nightspot is fully embracing the “all-green-everything spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by hosting a concert featuring the rowdy comedy metal act Green Jellÿ and serving $2 lime Jell-O shots and $4 pints emerald-colored beer. Local punk bands Sick in the Head and 10 Ply will open. The music starts at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 and VIP passes are $25 and include priority seating.Giligin's
4251 N. Winfield Scott Plaza, ScottsdaleThree days of high-energy fun and low-brow thrills await at Giligin’s St. Patrick’s Day block party, which runs from March 15 to 17. An estimated 17,000 gallons of green beer will be dispensed throughout the weekend and a “best leprechaun” contest, karaoke, drink specials and street games are planned. The Hot Chick
4363 N. 75th St., ScottsdaleThe weekend-long celebration at The Hot Chick will include drink specials like $5 Green Pootie Tangs, $6 green beer, $10 Baileys Irish car bombs, $12 Jameson and Teeling Green Tea shots and $25 lucky disco ball Patrón margaritas. DJs will perform each night, including sets by T3, Skreamcutz and Devast8 on Friday; Alice Valkyrie, Brett Ortiz and Slippe on Saturday and Allen Arthur, Hecno and Soloman on Sunday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Irish Wolfhound Pub
16811 N. Litchfield Road, #102, SurpriseA full slate of local bands — including Kilted Spirit, Open Beta, The Peat Diggers and Alibi — will start at 10 a.m. during Irish Wolfhound’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. The Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band and Michael Pat Gallagher Irish Dancers will also perform and beer, liquor promos and signature menu items will be available throughout the day. Admission is $5 until 2 p.m. and $10 thereafter. Level 1 Arcade Bar
60 W. Vaughn Ave., #107, Gilbert48 W. Main St., MesaEach Level 1 Arcade Bar will host an indoor/outdoor St. Patrick's Day bash with retro coin-op games, DJs, green beer and more. Drink specials will include $6 Guinness, $8 Jameson and $10 Irish Car Bombs. Patrons who dress up for the occasion will get 10% off their tabs. Doors over at 11 a.m. and the parties go 21-and-over starting at 5 p.m.