St. Patrick’s Day weekend is set to be filled with plenty of Irish-themed entertainment and Irish-inspired drinking in Orlando. And luckily for locals, the city is filled with Irish pubs to take advantage of for the big green holiday, or any day. [content-1]
25 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando This decade-old spot is a mainstay in downtown Orlando, offering authentic dishes and plenty of pints. Soccer and rugby matches and high energy are not hard to come by in this true Irish pub. For St. Patrick’s Day this year, Harp and Celt will be hosting a weekend-long celebration: corned beef and cabbage on offer Friday through Monday, live music in the alley, Irish dancers, giveaways and prizes are all in store. The pub will show Ireland v. Scotland in the Six Nations rugby championship Saturday and Liverpool v. Manchester United match Sunday. Credit: Photo via Harp and Celt/FacebookAn Tobar Irish Pub
600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland
Located in the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, An Tobar offers plenty of drinks served at a traditional wooden bar that was made in Ireland and shipped over to America. Authentic vibes and flowing drinks can be expected. For St. Patrick’s Day, guests can dive into some authentic corned beef and cabbage, drink specials, brunch specials, live music and green mimosas. Credit: Photo via An Tobar Irish Pub/Facebook
544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park This 25-year-old pub lives in the heart of Winter Park, and invites guests in for live music Wednesdays through Sundays, beers on tap and hearty pub eats. For its St. Patrick’s Day celebration Fiddler’s Green will have live entertainment all day, including music and Irish dancers. Credit: Photo via Fiddler's Green Irish Pub/FacebookMurphy’s Pub Orlando
6582 International Drive, Orlando
Owners Chris and Ania took over Murphy’s in 2021 and made it one of the best spots in Orlando to watch Premier League football and other sports. This St. Patrick’s Day they’ll be serving Irish stew and corned beef all day … and Guinness jello shots, if you’re feeling brave! Credit: Photo via Murphy's Pub Orlando/FacebookThe Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant
2625 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
This authentic Irish pub and restaurant opened just last year in Winter Park, and is already a go-to for pints and authentic bites. The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant also hosts weekly trivia, bingo, whisky tastings and live music. Guests can look forward to a series of St. Patrick’s Day events, including live music, a special menu, giveaways and more. Credit: Photo via The Castle/Facebook
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Winner: Raglan Road Finalists: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Victoria and Albert’s Credit: Photo via Raglan Road/FacebookCladdagh Cottage Irish Pub
2421 Curry Ford Road, Orlando
The beloved Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub offers an authentic Irish pub experience in Orlando’s Hourglass District. The spot serves homemade food and features live traditional folk music weekly. Credit: Image via Google MapsPaddywagon Irish Pub
7940 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando | 8536 Palm Parkway, Orlando | 201 Ambersweet Wayy, Davenport
Paddywagon Irish Pub has three separate locations for three times the fun: Dr. Phillips, Lake Buena Vista and Davenport. The chain offers draft beers, karaoke nights, pool and poker nights. Credit: Photo via Paddywagon Irish Pub/Facebook
7032 International Drive, Orlando The “oldest and only Irish owned pub on I-Drive” offers traditional food, imported beers, live music, pool and no shortage of screens displaying the game of the night. For this year’s big green day, Lucky Leprechaun will open its doors at 11 a.m. to start the day with performances from the Irish Dance Academy, Disney’s Reedy Creek Fire Department on pipes and drums, an acoustic set from Steve Brannon and authentic Irish eats (and no cover charge). Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookWolfhound Irish Pub
16909 High Grove Boulevard, Clermont
An authentic Irish feel with traditional live music and house-made eats in Clermont. Credit: Photo via Wolfhound Irish Pub/Facebook
115 S. Rockingham Ave., Tavares Tavares’ mainstay Irish spot with an extensive menu, live music and, of course, tons to drink. According to a post on O’Keefe’s Facebook page, the bar will be closed on St. Patrick’s Day this year, due to its annual event having grown to “epic proportion” that the business can no longer withstand. The spot will be open Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. Credit: Image via Google MapsSullivan Public House
116 E. First St., Sanford
Irish beer, whiskey and weekly live music events are all on offer at historic downtown Sanford’s Sullivan Public House. The spot’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration includes a weekend of live music, drink specials, giveaways and prizes. Credit: Image via Google MapsMulligan’s Irish Pub
39 Blake Blvd., Kissimmee
Mulligan’s serves up a rotating “beer of the day” menu, plus daily happy hour specials and weekly karaoke and trivia nights in Kissimmee. The pub is set to host a weeklong St. Patrick’s Day celebration with drink specials and a special menu (with highlights including the Horny Leprechaun and Irish Paloma). Credit: Photo via Mulligan’s Irish Pub/FacebookIrish Shannon’s Pub
41 W. Church St., Orlando
Irish Shannon’s Pub is a classic Irish sports pub, offering $3 drafts Monday through Sunday and $1 drinks on Wednesdays. Keep an eye out for the pub’s weekly Friday night live music and pre-show BOGO deals ahead of Kia Center concerts. Credit: Photo via Irish Shannon’s Pub/InstagramKitty O’Shea’s Irish Pub and Buffalo Bar
8470 Palm Parkway, Orlando
Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Pub and Buffalo Bar is an old-fashioned Irish pub with both an indoor and outdoor bar, pool tables and weekly karaoke nights. Credit: Photo via Kitty O'Shea’s Irish Pub and Buffalo Bar/Facebook
7055 County Road 46A, Lake Mary This Lake Mary Irish pub aims to provide a traditional experience in modern digs, serving scratch-made eats and a lot of brews. Credit: Photo via Grafton Street Pub/Facebook
