March 16-18
Phoenicia Specialty Foods/MKT Bar
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1001 Austin St., 832-360-2222
www.phoeniciafoods.com
Phoenicia will have shamrock-shaped pita bread and other limited-edition bakery goods plus special in-store prizes for shoppers. MKT BAR will offer a special menu of Irish breakfast, corned beef and cabbage pizza, Irish stew, Guinness cupcakes and plenty of Irish beer. Patrons can also enjoy live musical entertainment, a special film screening and an Irish play list throughout the weekend. Parade participants are invited to stop by the day of the parade for an Irish breakfast.
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March 17
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside Dr. 713-522-2603
www.brianoneills.com
Brian O'Neill's St. Paddy's Day event will be chock-full of live entertainment by such guests as The Elroys, Big Richard, Obsolete August, The Jig is Up, Crown, The Skylights, Cass Academy of Dance, O'Maioledigh Dancers, and the HFD Pipe and Drum Band. The day begins with an 8 a.m. breakfast and ends with a parking-lot party that lasts until 2 a.m. The offerings will include traditional Irish foods such as shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips.
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd, 713-862-2020
www.cadillacbar.com
From 4 p.m. until closing time, Cadillac Bar will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a fiesta. The event includes drink specials for green beer, margs and bombs; both entry and parking will be free, and there will be a number of contests and giveaways.
The Ginger Man Pub
5607 Morningside Dr., 713-526-2770
www.gingermanpub.com
Swing by the pub for a taste of its St. Patrick's Day specialty beer.
Griff's Shenanigans Café & Bar
3416 Roseland St., 713-528-9912
www.griffshouston.net
The 47th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival at Griff's runs all day and night, and includes music, beer and companionship. Guests can join the 11 p.m. caravan to Houston's Annual St Patrick's Day Parade, then return to Griff's post-parade cookoff.
The Harp
1625 Richmond, 713-528-7827
www.theharphouston.com
From noon to 2 a.m., enjoy the company of Irish dancers, bagpipers and live musical entertainers. There will also be plenty of food, beads and specials on shots.
Houston St. Patrick's Parade
1800 Texas
www.hsppc.org
The whole neighborhood is invited to the 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Parade. From noon to 2 p.m., celebrate the Houston tradition, which features more than 100 entries every year and is completely free to join. The parade will begin at 1800 Texas and end at 801 St. Emanuel, where Lucky's Pub will be hosting the official parade after-party.
Kung Fu Saloon
5317 Washington, 713-864-0642
www.kungfusaloon.com
From 11 to 2 a.m., celebrate St. Patrick's Day Kung Fu-style with drink specials and free games.
Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010; 27126 Northwest Fwy., 281-758-2514
www.luckyspub.com
Come St. Paddy's Day, Lucky's will be fully decked out with leprechauns, bagpipers and green beer for its fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Festival. Doors open at 9 a.m. 94.5 The Buzz will be broadcasting live, and visitors will enjoy entertainment from 12 bands and four DJs. Join in the party at either of the two locations. The St. Emanuel location will be the destination for the Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade, and will be the official after-party location.
Mugsy's
2239 Richmond, 713-522-7118
www.mugsyshouston.com
The party at Mugsy's features live music from Sammy Hundley, green beer, burgers, wings, and drink specials all day.
Next Door Bar and Lounge
14714 Memorial Dr., 281-493-0307
www.nextdoorbarandlounge.com
From 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., visit Next Door for its Sham-Rock the House St. Patrick's Day Bash. The event is free, and will feature $3 green beer, $2 green jello shots, $4 St. Paddy's Day shots, $5 Irish car bombs and $18 green beer towers.
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay Blvd., 281-335-0002
www.scoutbar.com
Celebrate the day with a visit to Shamrock Fest 2012, which will feature Saturate, Born From Ruins, the CB Kings and South.
Sherlock's and Baker St. Pub & Grill
1952 W. Gray, 713-521-1881 (and seven other locations)
www.sherlockspub.com
All eight Sherlock's or Baker St. Pub and Grills in Houston will be serving up green beer and live musical entertainment.
Tailgating Sports Grille
9607 FM 1960 West, 281-890-8393
www.tailgatingsportsgrille.com
The Grille's party, St. Paddy's on the Patio, will feature such festive drinks as green beer, Irish car bombs and Lucky Charm shots. Visitors will also have the pleasures of live musical entertainment, Irish pub grub and door prizes.
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March 17-18
Mezzanine Lounge
2200 Southwest Fwy., 713-528-6399
www.mezzaninelounge.com
The Mezzanine wants to be sure you have a good time on St. Paddy's Day, so it's putting on a few drink specials, including: $3 Guinness pints, $4 car bombs and $2.50 green beer. In addition, the lounge will be providing live music, free parking, free Irish stew and karaoke, all for no cover. And, to make sure your good time on the big day keeps on rolling, the Mezzanine will also have its St. Patrick's Day Hangover event, with a $4 Bloody Mary bar and all-you-can-eat crawfish.
