There’s no better time than March to stop into one of Arlington’s many Irish establishments.
Several pubs, bars and restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are celebrating the drink, music and food of the Emerald Isle in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, which is next Tuesday, March 17. Here’s a look at what is happening in the days ahead.
Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
When: Now through Tuesday
A week-long celebration at Celtic House will feature live Irish music, dancers and other festivities every day through St. Paddy’s. Reservations are encouraged.
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2500 Columbia Pike, Arlington Village
Ireland’s Four Provinces
When: Friday through Tuesday
Five consecutive days of live music highlight the celebration at Ireland’s Four Provinces. Menu specials will also be available each day, and the annual Kegs & Eggs event will be held on the morning of St. Patrick’s Day.
105 W. Broad Street, Falls Church
St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl in Clarendon
When: Saturday
Four different Clarendon bars — each offering drink specials, swag, free giveaways and more — will host a bar crawl followed by an after party at Clarendon Ballroom this weekend. Tickets start at $5, with additional fees for a “fast pass.”
Starts at 2854 Wilson Blvd, Clarendon
Ireland’s Four Courts
When: Saturday through Tuesday
Four Courts, arguably Arlington’s best-known Irish pub, will host multiple days of celebrations. The event slate includes early-morning openings, live music, lunch and dinner specials and, on St. Patrick’s Day, live performances from Irish dancers.
2051 Wilson Blvd, Clarendon
Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub
When: Saturday through Tuesday
The holiday festivities at Samuel Beckett’s includes an Irish whiskey tasting on Saturday before Ireland’s rugby squad takes on Scotland. A “reverse happy hour,” running from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m., is planned for Sunday night, along with plenty of live music headed into Tuesday.
2800 S. Randolph Street, Shirlington
McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant
When: Saturday through Tuesday
Live music on Saturday kicks off the events at McNamara’s, and will be followed by St. Patrick’s trivia on Monday and Irish dancers on Tuesday.
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567 23rd Street S, Crystal City
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
When: Tuesday
Around lunchtime on St. Patrick’s Day, the pub will welcome a performance from dancers of Boyle’s School of Irish Dance.
3207 Washington Blvd, Clarendon
Cookology Culinary School
When: Tuesday
Not looking for a traditional party environment? Cookology Culinary School will present a “Guinness-forward cooking class” with Guiness-braised beef, Guiness chocolate brownies and other bites.
Tickets are $115 per person and are available online via Eventbrite.
4238 Wilson Blvd, Ballston
O’Malley’s Pub
When: Tuesday
An Irish-inspired menu of chef’s selections will be available, including beef and Guinness stew, bangers and other dishes.
2650 Richmond Highway, Crystal City
BOE
When: Tuesday
In an event dubbed “March Madness meets St. Patrick’s Day,” BOE will offer drink specials and a happy hour menu, as well as free mechanical bull rides.
2854 Wilson Blvd, Clarendon
