Step out of your home or place of business this Wednesday, and chances are you won’t have to go far before stumbling upon some sort of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. On March 17, everyone and every watering hole becomes Irish. While you can get a pint most anywhere, here are 10 parties to check out.
Fado — Doors open at 8 a.m., and area musician Willem Dicke gets things started at noon. There will also be pipers, dancers and a DJ. Details: 808 Seventh St. NW; 202-789-0066; fadoirishpub.com
Flanagan’s — This Bethesda fun spot will have live music all day, and is taking dining reservations. Details: 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda; 301-951-0115 ; flanagansharpandfiddle.com
Ireland’s Four Courts — This Arlington bar goes all out each year for St. Pat’s. This year, there’s the usual tented area in the back, satellite bars special menu and live music all day. Doors open at 10 a.m. Details: 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-525-3600; irelandsfourcourts.com
Ireland’s Four Fields — Cleveland Park Irish bar has the Burren Band playing at 11 a.m., followed by popular regular Ronan Kavanagh at 5 p.m. Details: 3412 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-244-0860; irelandsfourprovinces.com
Kelly’s Irish Times — Just down from Union Station, the party at Kelly’s will be highlighted by a 12-hour set from musician Pete Papageorge. Details: 14 F St. NW; 202-543-5433; kellysirishtimesdc.com
McFadden’s — The young adults closer to college age always feel at home at McFadden’s, which goes all out for big events. Enjoy free breakfast and beat-the-clock $1 drafts until 1 p.m., and a chance to win a trip to New Orleans in the evening. No cover with college ID. Details: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-223-2338; mcfaddensdc.com
McGinty’s Public House — There are two locations in the area, one in Silver Spring, one in Arlington near Potomac Yard. The Silver Spring location offers Pete Moss, 40 Thieves and the Culkin School of Irish Dance. This will be the first St. Pat’s celebration for the Cyrstal City location, complete with live music. Details: Silver Spring: 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring; 301-587-1270. Crystal City: 3650 S. Glebe Road, Arlington; 703-414-3555. mcgintyspublichouse.com
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub — The Old Town location offers a trio of live music, featuring Rocky Guttman, Pat Garvey and Pat Carroll. Doors open at 9 a.m. The D.C. location offers Matt Fanuele starting at p.m. Details: Old Town: 713 King St., Alexandria; 703-548-1717. D.C.: 2609 24th St. NW; 202-462-7171; murphyspub.com
Pat Troy’s Irish Pub — Opens at 9 a.m., and a $10 cover gets you into the main restaurant to enjoy live music. Grab a bite to eat in the heated tent. Details: 111 N. Pitt St., Alexandria; 703-549-4535; pattroysirishpub.com
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Rumors — The party starts at 4 p.m., and the beat-the-clock specials are appealing. From 4 to 5 p.m., Coors Lights are $.17, and the prices increases from there. Enjoy other drink specials, contests, and a DJ. $5 cover, subject to increase. For more info, visit www.lindypromo.com. Details: 1900 M St. NW; 202-466-7378; rumorsrestaurant.com
