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Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the DC area Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 with festivals, live music at pubs and family-friendly events By Sophia Barnes • Published March 12, 2025 Make some fun memories at this St. Paddy’s weekend bar crawl. The two-day U Street bar hop takes you to ten local eateries and lounges where you can find cheap drinks and discounted snacks. The stroll begins at Sudhouse DC and continues on to The Alchemist, El Rey, Chicken + Whiskey, and more pubs ($20+). Solas Nua 20th Anniversary Celebration The Dubliner. The Dubliner is D.C.’s unofficial St. Patrick’s Day headquarters. People line up early outside the pub for food and drinks on the 17th: The music starts at 9 a.m., and for the St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls Here is where you can find a few D.C.-area bar crawls to look forward to: Dupont Circle on Saturday — $15 tickets for early bird and $25 tickets for “fast pass” 100 Gibbs St., Rockville. The independent Irish bar in Rockville Town Center is throwing a two-day St. Patrick’s Day festival that will include brunch, special drinks, giveaways, games, and a moon bounce. The Limerick Pub 11301 Elkin St., Wheaton. Regulars can relax by the fire or play darts at this Wheaton pub. Home to the oldest Catholic parish in DC, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to 1794, when it was a simple frame chapel designed to accommodate Irish immigrants working as stonemasons during the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol. In fact, the parish’s second church was designed by the previously mentioned White Hop between some of the best bars in Alexandria drinks, festive tunes, an afterparty, food and drink specials, photographers, and plenty more. Two to three shots or drinks are included in the ticket price. The Lighthorse Restaurant and Bar: 715 King St., Alexandria, $20–$25. St. Patrick’s Day Sticker Workshop. March 16, 2–3 p.m. Meanwhile, the Ivy City tap room is holding a ticketed St. Patrick’s themed calligraphy class ($65) from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with a whole calligraphy kit included. Plus, there will be a traditional Irish dancing class ($28) at the D.C. location from 1:30 to 3 p.m., hosted by Jigs & Swigs, followed up by festive live music by Celtic Underground St Patrick's Day, Monday March 17th. Doors open at 9 am - $10 cover.51 cent Guinness from 9-10 am Music all day featuring Brian Gaffney, Morris Minor and Sean Fleming Kitchen opens at 11 am CASH ONLY. March 2 - 5PM DMV Perfect Pint Competition . March 15 - 10:15am Italy v Ireland Six Nations Rugby March 15 - 7-9 pm 🍻 Cover-free entry to Dupont’s best bars, clubs, and rooftops 🎶 Live DJs, St. Patrick’s Day swag, and exciting giveaways 🍀 Enjoy drink specials including $3 beers, $4 shamrock shots, and $5 mixed drinks 🎉 Join thousands of partiers for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day experience. General Info 📅 Date: March 15, 2025 Join Us for Navy Yard’s St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day & join us at some of the Navy Yard’s most popular bars & clubs! One ticket gives access to all your favorite Navy Yard bars & clubs and drink specials! Saturday, March 15, 2025 12pm – 8pm; Navy Yard, DC, Check in at The Bullpen; Tickets available here Share this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th Save this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th View 2 similar results St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria. While there is no St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC anymore, you can enjoy the early festivities in Alexandria, where a St. Paddy’s Day parade is hosted annually on the first Saturday in March. Note: It is not actually on St. Patrick’s Day, so be sure to plan ahead! Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Brunch in Washington, DC - June 2024 - Yelp - Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub, The Blaguard, Dubliner Restaurant & Pub, The Hunter's Hound, Old Ebbitt Grill, Founding Farmers - Washington, St. Anselm, McNamara's Pub & Restaurant, Duffy's Irish Pub - Dupont Circle NW, Celtic House Whiskey Bar The Shamrock Crawl 2025 | March 15, 2-10 p.m. To toast to the luck of the Irish, Project DC Events is hosting a pub crawl around “Dupont Circle’s Best Bars” on Saturday, March 15, from 2 to 10 p.m. Washington, DC - Top 10 Best St Patricks Day - January 2025 - Yelp - Shenanigan's Irish Pub, The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant, Dubliner Restaurant & Pub, Across The Pond, Duffy's Irish Pub - Dupont Circle NW, O'Sullivan's Irish Pub, Ireland's Four Courts, The Queen Vic, The Hunter's Hound, McNamara's Pub & Restaurant Get your green on the day before St. Patrick’s Day with live music from Tyler Goldstein & Friends from 1-4 p.m., then the bar’s monthly Funset DJ event from 4-9 p.m. Northern Virginia O Washington, D.C. St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on March 15th, 2025! 🍀🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style by exploring the hottest bars in town, enjoying exclusive drink specials, and soaking in the festive atmosphere with your crew. The multi-day U Street bar hop takes you to eight local eateries and lounges where you can find cheap drinks and discounted snacks. The stroll begins at Sudhouse DC and continues on to The Alchemist, El Rey, Chicken + Whiskey, and more pubs ($20+). Family Funday: St. Patrick’s Day at Metrobar A local program wants you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and arrive home safely. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering free Lyfts this Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17. WRAP’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program hopes to prevent drunk driving throughout the area.
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