Irish Pubs & Parades Within Driving Distance of the Evansville Owensboro Area to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Since 2023 isn't a Leap Year, our journey into March came a day sooner! With Spring right around the corner, we are also on the approach to Saint Patrick's Day. Which for me has kind of always been the unofficial start of spring. With just a couple weeks to go until the festive holiday's arrival, here are some top spots to grab a verdant brew in the tristate and beyond.
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O' Brian's Evansville
Not only a great place to score a green pint, O'Brian's has a great menu and live music. Enjoy the specials they are running during March Madness leading up to Saint Patrick's Day! Check out the specials that ran last year on St. Paddy's day, sure to return this year with just as fantastic deals!
From Facebook:
March Madness @ O'Brain's! Music, Pool, Sports and More all going down in March! Check out the fun and share it with our friends!
March 11th - Stackin' Eights @ 8p
March 18th - APA Pool Tourney @ Noon
March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Party with That's What She Said!
Lunch is always better when you spend it at O'Brian's! Get FREE POOL during lunch with your purchase!
Cliffs of Moher- Bowling Green
Cliffs of Moher, named after the breathtaking cliffs of the Irish moors serves up amazing specials annually on Saint Patrick's Day that includes green beer and the finest Irish whiskey. The pub located on the historic downtown square usually has food trucks on-site during their annual St. Paddy's Day party as well. Bowling Green has some fantastic food truck options!
Dublin's- Bowling Green
Save the date! Dublin's has already made announcements on social media about their upcoming Saint Patrick's Day celebrations! Dublin's is also located on the square in downtown Bowling Green! Dublin's is known for its karaoke and youthful atmosphere!
From Facebook:
Come try one of our SIX Kentucky beers on tap and enjoy great live music.
Celtic Mist Pub- Springfield IL
Celtic Mist in Southern Illinois seems to be a pretty festive place to enjoy an adult beverage year-round, especially on Saint Patrick's Day. Emerald shades of beer aren't the only green drink on the menu, take a look at their unique pickle shots.
From Facebook:
We heard you folks and here it comes. Come one, come all for that briney flavor you all love to enjoy.
Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade
And if you are REALLY into St. Patrick's Day, there's a parade! This year, is on March 11, 2023. The parade starts on Jefferson & 6th heading west to 5th; Heading south on 5th to Capitol; Heading North on 6th to the Reviewing Stand, (this is our Family Friendly Area) then to Washington heading east, back to the beginning; the Horace Mann parking lot.
Check out photos from last year's parade.
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Other Green Beverages to try!
- Midori Sour
- Grasshopper
- Tokyo Tea
- Death in the Afternoon
- Fuzzy Leprechaun
- Liquid Marijuana
- Irish Sour Apple
- Green Apple Martini
The recipes for these cocktails can be found by doing a quick search on Pinterest! If going out isn't your idea of fun, but you are still wanting to celebrate, try adding a bit of blue food coloring to light-colored beer varieties.
The best way to celebrate is by making use of the luck of the Irish by solidifying your Designated Driver for the evening. Wouldn't want to ruin the fun by getting pinched by handcuffs instead of your lack of green apparel.