Where To Party in Dallas for St. Patrick’s Day 2010
Break out your green wardrobe, and don’t forget your party pants. It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas, and that means two days of debauchery instead of just one.
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photography by Jerry MccClure
photography by Jerry MccClure
MARCH 13
31st Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Highlights: Family-friendly parade, drinks specials up and down Greenville Avenue, live music, and lots of fun. Time: Party: 10 am–6 pm; parade: 11 am Price: varies Location: Greenville Avenue
Barley House Highlights: Start off the day at the Barley House with Bloody Marys and breakfast tacos. Several cover bands perform throughout the day, and the patio is a great spot to watch the parade. Price: no cover Time: 9 am–2 am
Blackfinn American Saloon Highlights: March 12-17, Blackfinn is serving green beer and Irish food. Price: à la carte Time: 11 am–2 am
Blackfriar Pub Highlights: The folks at Blackfriar Pub are closing the parking lot to set up outside bars. Live music starts at 4 pm on the patio. Price: no cover Time: 11 am–2 am
Central 214 Highlights: The fountain at Central 214 flows green for this party, featuring Irish music, green beer, and nibbles like hot dogs and grilled brats on the patio. Price: $25 Time: 11 am–4:30 pm
Cowtown Goes Green Highlights: The Fort Worth Stockyards hosts a family-friendly event with a petting zoo, face painting, live Irish music, and a St. Patrick’s Day parade. Price: free Time: 1–5 pm
The Dubliner Highlights: This Irish bar is always one of the most popular places on Greenville Avenue. The King Bucks perform. Price: no cover Time: 10 am
The Granada Highlights: Party on Greenville Avenue at the historic Granada. Reggae bands play all day long on the patio, and Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights perform at 1 pm inside. At 7 pm, Soulhat and David Garza take the stage. Price: No cover on the patio; $5 for afternoon and evening shows Time: Shows begin at 12:30 pm
The Grape Highlights: Hang out at the Grape during the Greenville Avenue festivities. If you stay for dinner, bottles of wine are 1/3 off. Price: no cover Time: 9 am–5 pm; dinner: 7 pm
Idle Rich Pub Highlights: The Idle Rich offer Irish food (fish and chips, shepherd’s pie) and live traditional music from Barley Mow. Price: no cover Time: Open at 11 am; Barley Mow: 2 pm
Kismet Nightclub Highlights: Kismet has green beer, shot specials, DJs, food, and prizes. Price: no cover Time: noon–6 pm (parking lot and patio); 9 pm (club opens its doors)
The Library Bar Highlights: All month the Warwick Melrose Library Bar offers Irish-themed food (think pasties and shepherd’s pie), and Irish drinks such as an Irish Mink Kiss, and green Harp beer. Price: varies Time: 2 pm–midnight every day Reservations: 214-224-3144
The Londoner Uptown Highlights: Grab a brunch coupon for the Londoner at the Greenville Avenue parade, then head over to the bar for bagpipers and food and drink specials. Price: various Time: 11 am–2 am
The Old Monk Highlights: The bar opens at 11 am. Kilkenny, an Irish red ale from the Guinness Brewery, is available on draft. Price: no cover Time: 11 am—2 am
Quarter Bar Highlights: Irish car bombs are two for $10; Irish beers are $3; Irish whiskey shots are $3. Price: no cover Time: 4 pm–2 am
Shade Highlights: Shade Nighclub features six different DJs, plus $4 Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, and Tuaca from 4–7 pm. Price: no cover Time: noon–2 am
Trinity Hall Highlights: The pub opens at 7:30 for breakfast before the parade. Enjoy live all day long inside and also on the patio. Price: no cover Time: 7:30 am–2 am
Urban Taco Highlights: Mention the coupon and get a free St. Patrick’s Margarita (with a $5 minimum purchase). Price: à la carte Time: 11 am–10 pm
MARCH 17
AirHogs St. Patrick’s Day On-Sale Party Highlights: Celebrate the first day of ticket sales with the Grand Prairie AirHogs. Tickets for the regular season go on sale today, and they are offering dollar green beers, dollar hot dogs and hamburgers, and much more. Price: free Time: 10 am–7 pm
Blackfinn American Saloon Highlights: Blackfinn has a covered tent, live music, a bagpiper, and green beer and Irish food. Price: à la carte Time: 11 am–2 am
Blackfriar Pub Highlights: The folks at Blackfriar Pub are closing the parking lot to set up outside bars. Live music starts at 4 pm on the patio; a bagpiper also performs. Price: no cover Time: 11 am–2 am
Idle Rich Highlights: The Idle Rich offers Irish food (fish and chips, shepherd’s pie), Irish dancers, live music from the Killdares, a bagpiper, and more. Price: no cover Time: 11:30 am–2 am
The Old Monk Highlights: The Old Monk serves traditional Irish dishes. Irish dancers perform at 4 pm; Homespun Remedies and RTB2 play in the evening. Price: no cover Time: 11:30 am—2 am
The Quarter Bar Highlights: Irish car bombs are two for $10; Irish beers are $3; Irish whiskey shots are $3. The Quarter Bar also has a complimentary happy hour buffet today. Price: no cover Time: 4 pm–2 am
RA Sushi Highlights: RA is offering a special St. Patty’s Roll and an Irish Kiss cocktail as well as other happy hour specials. Price: à la carte Time: 11 am–11 pm
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