Irish pubs throughout Arlington and Falls Church are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day festivities — some with week-long celebrations in store.
From parties with live Irish dancing and specials on Jameson to a Clarendon bar crawl, here are some nearby destinations where you can toast “sláinte” next week, leading up to Monday, March 17.
Irish pub and bar festivities
Courthaus Social
When: Friday through Monday
All-weekend drinks specials feature $8 Guinness drafts, $10 Jameson pours and $14 “Irish car bombs.” The restaurant is also offering meal specials with $10 Guinness stew, $11 reuben rolls, $16 reuben sandwiches and $18 shepherd’s pie.
2300 Clarendon Blvd
Ireland’s Four Courts
When: Saturday through Monday
A weekend of live music, Irish dancing and Premier League games is planned for St. Patrick’s Day. The restaurant will have heated outdoor seating tents and host live entertainment all weekend. A wide selection of Irish whiskeys and beers are available at the bar.
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2051 Wilson Blvd
Ireland’s Four Provinces
When: Friday through Monday
The Falls Church mainstay will host live music throughout the weekend. It opens 8 a.m. Monday for a “kegs and eggs” event, followed by outdoor patio dining all day long. Reservations are required for St. Patrick’s Day meals in the dining room, which include a fixed menu with classic Irish fare, like potato and leek soup, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and Guinness stew.
105 W. Broad Street
‘Leprechaun Lap Bar Crawl’ in Clarendon
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Drink specials, live entertainment and party favors are all part of this Clarendon bar crawl. Participating establishments include the Clarendon Ballroom, Hyde Social, Mister Days and The Renegade. Tickets are available starting at $15 on Eventbrite.
3185 Wilson Blvd
McNamara’s Pub and Restaurant
When: Friday through Monday
This Crystal City pub is hosting a three-day St. Patrick’s Day party with a DJ, live music and drink specials all weekend. This month’s Irish-inspired food specials include $15 corned beef egg rolls, $17 raspberry-and-brie grilled cheese sandwiches and $20 shrimp and grits.
567 23rd Street S.
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
When: Friday through Sunday
O’Sullivan’s will host live music by D.C.-area groups like Twenty Dollar Prophet, Run For Cover and The Leftovers. Rugby fans can also watch matches all day Saturday while ordering Guinness and other Irish libations from the bar.
3207 Washington Blvd
Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub
When: Tuesday through Monday
The longtime Shirlington establishment is hosting an entire week of St. Patrick’s Day activities, starting with Irish trivia on Tuesday. It will also offer drink discounts, live music and rugby matches throughout the week, culminating in an all-out celebration with Irish dancing on Monday.
2800 S. Randolph Street
The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
When: Thursday through Monday
Five days of celebration at this Columbia Pike pub include live Irish music and dancing and specials on Jameson. Guests can take home branded Jameson glassware from a “Steal the Glass” event in the pub’s downstairs whiskey bar on Thursday and attend an Irish buffet brunch on Sunday. Performances through the week feature singer Tom McCuin and District Irish Dance. Reservations are encouraged.
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2500 Columbia Pike
Water Park
When: Friday through Sunday
The Water Park in Crystal City will offer limited-time “shamrock sours” made with Jameson and Kelly green-hued margaritas from Water Bar and Crush Pizza and Wine.
1601 Crystal Drive
More events
Celtic Rhythms and Irish Cheer in F.C.
When: 4 p.m. Tuesday
A lively, family-friendly St. Patrick’s celebration with food, refreshments and performances from the O’Neill James School of Irish Dance is planned at The Kensington senior living building.
700 W. Broad Street
Derek Warfield concert with Knights of Columbus
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Irish singer Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones will perform a concert hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 2473. D.C.-area Celtic rock band Poehemia will open the show at 7 p.m., and dancers from the O’Neill James School of Irish Dance are set to perform during set breaks. The night includes raffles, drinks and light refreshments. Tickets are $40.
5115 Little Falls Road
Saint Paw-Trick’s Day
When: Noon on Saturday
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue wants to help guests find their “furry lucky charm” next weekend. The organization is hosting a dog adoption event on the patio at Quincy Hall in Ballston, and the bar plans to offer drink specials.
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4001 Fairfax Drive
Free sober rides all weekend
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free, sober Lyft rides from 4 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday through Monday. D.C.-area residents can request a free ride home by entering a promotional SoberRide code into Lyft’s “Payment” tab under the “Add Lyft Pass” option. The code, available for one-time use during the weekend, covers rides of up to $15, and it will be posted at 3 p.m. Saturday on www.SoberRide.com.
