In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, some of the hottest Chicago restaurants, excursions and hotels are offering the best ways to get in on the festivities. See below for some of the promotions happening around the city on this fun-filled day.
- Offshore, 1000 E. Grand St., the World’s Largest Rooftop Bar, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the city with specials running all day on Saturday, March 14. Patrons can choose from $5 Frozen Irish Coffee, $5 Jameson shots, $5 Guinness, $4 Miller Lite, $5 Revolution, $10 Blarney Stone cocktail, along with a $12 special with Corned Beef Sandwich, a shot of Jameson, and a Guinness, and a $15 brunch special with a Proper Irish Breakfast, a shot of Jameson, and a Guinness. Activations and tastings will also be onsite with friends from Jameson, Miller Lite, Guinness, and Revolution Brewing, along with live entertainment throughout the day.
- Ocean Prime Chicago, 87 E. Wacker, is getting in on the festivities by offering a traditional interpretation of an Irish Coffee with a fun twist featuring Triple distilled Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and robust French press coffee that will be topped with house-made whipped cream dyed shamrock green for the holiday. As the grandeur floor to ceiling windows provide a unique scene of the St. Patrick’s Day events, there is no other place to overlook the celebrations than at this local hotspot.
- ROOF on theWit, just a short walk away from the Chicago River dyeing and St. Patrick’s Day parade, will be hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day event, 27 stories above it all, on Saturday March 14th. The festivities include themed cocktails including the XXX Shamrock Shake created by blending rice and soaking it in water, straining the rice and adding cinnamon, vanilla bean and milk along with Jameson Irish Whiskey before being frozen and topped with whipped cream and lucky charms. The holiday will also include all day DJ entertainment and delicious Irish fare such as Wagyu Rueben Poutine, Colcannon Croquettes with Hard Cider Aioli, and Soda Bread and Salmon Toast from Executive Chef Nathan Sears. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with a table reservation and 12:00 p.m. for general admission. Tickets include entry and one Bud Light Beer and can be purchased at GETLUCKYONROOF.com.
- Opening its doors at 7:00 a.m., State and Lake Chicago Tavern, 201 N. State St., will also be celebrating in Irish style with a variety of special menu offerings on Saturday, March 14th. In the spirit of the holiday, Executive Chef Nathan Sears has added Wagyu Rueben with Fries, Beef and Guinness Stew, and Irish Cheddar Mac and Cheese to all menus starting at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are accepted after 4:00 p.m.
- Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar is throwing a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the best holiday seats in the city. Sitting 3 floors above the streets of Chicago, located at 1 W. Wacker Dr., Raised offers the best views of downtown, the Chicago River dyeing, and the parade with bagpiping performances and Irish festivities. Throughout the day, Raised will be offering themed cocktails including the Heralds to the Heavens, the Don’t Forget to Tipperary, and the Erin on Holiday (In the Quarter) with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Cover for entry will be $10.
- Staytion Market and Barwill be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day steps away from the Chicago River dyeing with specials running all day. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with a special breakfast menu including a Banger Breakfast Sandwich, Irish Soda Bread French Toast, and a Sweet Potato Egg White Frittata. Enjoy spirited cocktails all day like Green Mimosas, Bloody Mollys, and a NSWF Hot Chocolate, while satiating the need for Irish fare with bites such as Luck of the Irish Totchos, Corned Beef Sliders, and more.
- The dyeing of the Chicago River calls for the ultimate party to celebrate the luck of the Irish! Hornblower Cruises and Events Chicagois hosting several St. Patrick’s Day cruises on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan on Saturday, March 14 with Irish tunes, onboard entertainment, the best views of the city and more. Get up close to the emerald waters of the river with a choice of sightseeing tour experiences such as the Seadog St. Patrick’s Day River Dying Cruise at 8:45a.m. and Seadog St. Patrick’s Day Architecture Cruises at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Or combine sensational vistas of Chicago’s famed skyline with an array of dining cruise options from freshly-prepared buffets to multi-course gourmet lunch or dinner menus featuring Irish favorites like slow-cooked corned beef and green beer! Dining cruise experiences start from $59.90 – $154.90 (excl. fees & taxes) per person.
- Just steps away from the parade, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr., will offer a variety of St. Patrick’s Day pop-up experiences for guests to enjoy, including:
- Patrick’s Party at Columbus Tap: Fairmont Chicago’s beer-centric gastropub will partner with Guinness to offer specials on its signature stout and Irish-themed swag leading up to, and the day of the parade, Thursday, March, 12 – Saturday, March 14. On St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, Columbus Tap will also offer holiday-inspired food specials.
- Bushmills Pop-Up: Bushmills Irish Whiskey is setting up shop with not one, but two pop-up experiences for guests and locals at the Fairmont Chicago. From Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 17, Bushmills will present a charming Irish Coffee Bar in the hotel lobby (serving delicious coffee with a shot of Irish whiskey, of course). Bushmills is also bringing a larger, sophisticated Irish Pub to the hotel from Thursday, March 12 – Saturday, March 14, featuring curated whiskey cocktails, a pub-inspired food menu, and live music entertainment.
- Find Shrek’s Swamp at the End of the Rainbow! In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day, Replay Lincoln Park, Chicago’s popular arcade bar known for over-the-top pop-up experiences, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., is offering guests ages 21+ the opportunity to enjoy the most Irish day of the year with a $25 party package including breakfast buffet, bottomless green beer, mimosas, bloody Mary’s, premium cocktails and domestic beer with free arcade games! Swamptastic St. Patrick’s is the perfect way for Ogres and green lovers to participate in the celebration of the debut of the best swamp pop-up in the city with the package beginning at 10:00 a.m.
- Offering an inviting and sophisticated environment in the South Loop, new restaurant Harbor, 1312 S. Wabash, is opening for lunch on March 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will serve creative takes on traditional Irish fare, such as Corned Beef and Hash.
- To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, located at 5200 Pearl Street, is offering a variety of specials for guests looking to join in on the festivities including an array of delicious food options and half off draft beers. Menu items include a St. Patty’s Melt made with the popular Beyond Meat, Stout Braised Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese and Chive Crème for $16; Loaded Fries topped with Local Cheese Curds, Chopped Bacon, Scallions and Chef’s favorite Cheese Sauce for $12; and a St. Patty’s Bratwurst served on a New England Roll with Sauerkraut, Caramelized Onions and Stone Ground Mustard with fries or chips for $14.
- The North Shore family favorite, Allgauer’s on the Riverfront, located at 2855 Milwaukee Ave., will be offering a selection of delicious food specials for those looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way. These special menu items include Corned Beef & Cabbage served with Carrots, Baby Red Potatoes and Horseradish-Chive Cream Sauce for $29; Shepherd’s Pie with Beef, Vegetables, Guinness and White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes for $27; and Irish Apple Cake topped with Baily’s Custard Sauce for $8.
- In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month (March,) the Albert, 228 E Ontario St., will be donating 50% of proceeds from each Irish Coffee purchase to the David and Ruth Neurology Department at Northwestern. The restaurant’s special take on this cocktail features Jameson, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur, Irish Cream, Coffee and topped with House-Made Mint Whip Cream. This special will be offered as part of the art and science inspired restaurant’s beverage program, “Cocktails of Relativity,” which highlights a different drink and beneficiary each month.
- VU Rooftop Bar, South Loop’s first year-round rooftop destination located at 133 E Cermak Rd, is proud to support the green with special St. Patrick’s Day Brunch with a VU on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The inclusive brunch is $35 per person, with a full brunch buffet that includes favorites like Chicken & Waffles, Chilaquiles, and more. Additional drink specials are available at the cash bar, which include $6 Jameson shots, and $4 select beer specials. Guests can purchase tickets by clicking here.
- Lucky Strike Social at Wrigleyville, perfectly located at 1027 W. Addison St., is the destination for St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Wrigleyville neighborhood this Saturday, March 14. Patrons will enjoy $4 green Bud Light Drafts throughout the day, paired with over 100 arcade games ranging from recognizable classics to state-of-the-art systems, access to eight acclaimed Lucky Strike Lanes, and unprecedented views of Wrigley Field. For more information about Lucky Strike Social at Wrigleyville, please click here.
