Looking for the best place to sport your green this year? The weekend leading up to St. Patrick’s Day will bring rowdy bar crawls and boozy brunches to Atlanta, and the fun won’t stop the day of, either. We’ve gathered a few options—from long-running neighborhood block parties to BeltLine celebrations—so you can drink all the green beer your heart desires.
Whether you’re in the mood for an all-day festival or a festive pub brunch, these spots are ready to bring the Irish cheer.
Block Party or Brunch at Fado Irish Pub
Both the Midtown and Buckhead locations of Fado Irish Pub will host weekend block parties and day-of brunches in honor of St. Paddy’s Day. On Saturday, March 14, you’ll want to be in Midtown when doors open at 6:45 a.m. for prime parade viewing, with Irish dance performances in the evening; while Buckhead will offer live music starting at 1 p.m. You can’t go wrong with brunch at either establishment come the actual holiday. Get tickets here. Multiple locations, fadoirishpub.com/atlanta
Kegs & Eggs at Neighbor’s Pub
A ticket to this Virginia-Highland block party on Tuesday, March 17 guarantees free admission to all of the neighborhood bars and restaurants, three complimentary shots, and specials to redeem everywhere from Moe’s and Joe’s to Dark Horse. But Neighbor’s Pub serves as a sort of home base, with a Red Bull party tent in the parking lot covering a DJ, food trucks, and more. Get general admission tickets for the party from noon to 8 p.m. for $15 or VIP for $25 online. 752 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, neighborsatlanta.com
St. Paddy’s Palooza at Punch Bowl Social
Head to the Battery and enjoy $6 green beer all weekend from March 13-17 at Punch Bowl Social. Bowling lanes and arcade games already make it a go-to for friendly competition, and the addition of festive party favors and a Celtic-inspired soundtrack will only add to the fun. RSVP for free online. 875 Battery Ave. SE, Ste. 720, Atlanta, punchbowlsocial.com
Get Lucky Fest at Park Tavern
On Saturday, March 14, the beloved Park Tavern will play host to the Get Lucky Fest—one of Atlanta’s largest outdoor St. Patrick’s Day festivals, and the only one with Piedmont Park as a backdrop. Enjoy live music from Sucker Punch 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Stop Light Observations from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., plus over 25 other ATL DJs throughout the day. Get your tickets here; prices will increase as the event draws near. 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta, parktavern.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party at New Realm Brewing
In the mood to bring your party to the Beltline? New Realm’s expansive patio and rooftop bar makes it easy to spend all day Saturday, March 14 on the Eastside trail while enjoying green beers, Irish dance performances, and a house DJ. RSVP for free online. 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Ste. 101, Atlanta, newrealmbrewing.com
Midtown St. Paddy’s Block Party
Over 2,000 partygoers are expected to flock to this Midtown block party on Tuesday, March 17. Check in at Politan Row in Colony Square before collecting your beads and picking up a map—you’ll need it to navigate all 30 participating establishments, from mainstay bars like the Nook to top-rated restaurants like Urban Hai. Get tickets here. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
