Houston's St. Patrick's Day Guide

Got Beer Ice House
9214 Richmond, 713-785-1108

This evening this ice house will be jumping with good times to celebrate the drinking season.

The Harp
1625 Richmond Ave., 713-528-7827

The neighbors love this pub any day, but today should provide an extra special dose of fun.

Kelvin Arms
2424 Dunstan Rd, 713-528-5002
www.kelvinarms.com

Scottish, Irish...who can tell the difference these days? This Scottish pub will provide a suitable environment for drinking an Irish pint.

Kenneally's Irish Pub
2111 S Shepherd Dr., 713-630-0486
www.irishpubkenneallys.com

This family-owned pub is known for "pulling one of the best pints outside of Ireland." Today would be a good day to check out if that claim is true.

Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010
www.luckyspub.com

This three-day festival will have all the fixings. Of course there will be green beer, green beer and more green beer, but don't forget the bands, DJs, bagpipers, leprechaun games and Irish food. 94.5 The Buzz will be broadcasting live all day. No cover.

McElroy's Irish Pub
3607 S. Sandman St.,713-223-2444
www.mcelroyspub.com

McElroy's will be opening at noon on St. Paddy's, with traditional music, bagpipers, Irish dancers and a chance to meet the 2007 Irish Queen.

McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk St, 713-528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com

If you're really wanting to feel the Irish spirit, then head over to this homey club for their annual celebration. They serve Irish food and beer, but what makes this party special is all the Celtic music, such as E.J. Jones, The Celtic Gypsies and Clandestine. $15.

Mr. C's Irish Pub
10226-D Westheimer, 713-783-7972 and
9733 Katy Fwy., 713-465-4919

There's a free traditional Irish buffet at 5 p.m. The Westheimer location will have traditional Irish breakfast for $5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Murphy's Irish Pub
215 22nd St., Galveston, 409-762-6177

If you're stuck on the island and ready for some Irish fun, then head over to this pub.

Onion Creek
3106 White Oak Dr., 713-880-0706
www.onioncreekcafe.com

This neighborhood space is part of the St. Patrick's Day Block Party Blowout. Today there'll be beer specials, live music, fire spinners and crawfish. Free admission.

Paddy's One Foot in the Grill Restaurant & Bar
1711 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 281-646-9900

This recently opened joint boasts a 4,000-square-foot deck. The party will be happening with drink specials and a live band. Starts at noon. Free.

Pub Fiction
2303 Smith, Ste. 100, 713-400-8400
www.pubfiction.com

Ready for 12 hours of fun? At this bash, from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., there'll be shenanigans, live music inside and on the patio, draft stations with green beer, barbecue and leprechaun bombs.

The Q-Bar
930 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 281-392-8422
www.myspace.com/abesqbar

Happy hour green beers with drink specials.

Red Lion Pub
2316 S. Shepherd, 713-782-3030
www.redlionhouston.com

Guinness and Harp will be flowing at this British pub hosting a St. Pat's party with no cover charge.

Reliant Park
1 Reliant Park, 832-667-1400
www.reliantpark.com

Miranda Lambert performs at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Sherlock's
Clear Lake, 2416 Bay Area Blvd.,
281-461-4702

Deerbrook, 228 West First Street,
281-446-0407

River Oaks, 1952 W. Gray,
713-521-1881

Westheimer, 10001 Westheimer,
713-977-1857
www.sherlockspubco.com

Celebrate with green beer and live music. Party in the parking lot at the Westheimer location.

Slainte Irish Pub
509 Main, 713-222-1033
www.slainteirishpub.com

This two-story tavern would be the perfect downtown bar to start the bar hopping — that is, if you can ever tear yourself away from all the drink specials, games and music.

Triple Crown Sports Bar
13711 Westheimer, Suite Y, 281-870-9610,
www.triplecrownsportsbar.com

Hang out at Triple Crown all day with $2 drafts, $2 bottles and $2.50 wells starting at 11 a.m.

Watson's House of Ales
14656 Grisby Rd, 281-920-2929

This English-style pub features green beer, a great live music lineup and good food for St. Pat's.

Vintage Pub
13245 Jones Rd., 281-469-9555

Keep the green beer flowing at this pub.

Vito's Pub
435 El Dorado, Clear Lake, 281-486-4040

Vito's Deck House
20237 Gulf Fwy., Clear Lake
281-338-4888,

Vito's Houston
5810 Beverly Hill, 713-334-VITO

www.vitosdeckhouse.com

We may be celebrating the Irish, but we're lucky enough to have much better weather. Enjoy it at all three of this pub's locations.