“Not only has Boston hosted one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades nationwide since as far back as 1901, but the city features an array of additional events like a St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is the blowout in Boston, and there are all kinds of ways to celebrate. The posh new Back Bay Irish pub starts celebrating at 2:30 p.m. on March 16 with a festive menu Here’s what you’ll find at McGonagle’s Irish Pub & Restaurant and Sweeney’s on Boylston. If you can’t spend St. Patrick’s Day in Sweeney’s, 710 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston Top 10 Best St Patricks Day in Boston, MA - February 2025 - Yelp - The Druid, Durty Nelly’s, JJ Foleys Cafe, Mr. Dooley's, Emmet's Irish Pub & Restaurant, A.T. O'Keeffe's, The Black Rose, Tom English's Cottage, Tavern in the Square, The Bebop Find it at SPIN Boston at 30 Melcher St, Boston, MA 02210. 12. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day special at a local restaurant The Banks Oyster Reuben. For a city with such a strong St. Patrick’s Day spirit and rich Irish history, it only makes sense that many Boston restaurants are shaking things up with special St. Patrick’s Day menus. Make the absolute most of St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston with a ticket to the Get Lucky Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 18. Back for its ninth season, Boston’s official St. Paddy’s pub Boston is the most Irish city in the world outside of Ireland, so it’s no surprise that we have some of the best Irish bars and pubs in the nation. With St. Patrick’s Day weekend upon us, you might be looking for somewhere to hoist a pint of Guinness or throw back a shot of Jamison, all while wearing green and enjoying the spirit of the No need to wait ’til March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – Lucie Drink + Dine at the Colonnade Hotel is kicking the festivities off a little early with a selection of on-theme specials available on Friday, March 14th, Saturday, March 15th and Monday, March 17th. Start the weekend with hearty appetizers like Cabbage & Bacon Bisque March 5, 2024 The 10 Best Saint Patrick’s Day Events in Boston. Boston Common Magazine presents the ultimate guide to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Boston! Join writer Leigh Chamberlain as she unveils the top 10 must-do activities, from savoring culinary delights to immersing in the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s renowned St. Patrick’s Day parade, including CLINK.’s Irish Dinner Enjoy a tasty meal from Executive Chef Jonathan Varela while out on your St. Patrick’s Day pub tour. M.J. O’Connor’s Pub. With two locations in Boston at Park Plaza in the Back Bay and the Seaport, M.J. O’Connor’s is a warm, welcoming Irish Pub serving Irish comfort food, New England classics and the perfect pint. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Boston has just been ranked the best city for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2025, according to a new WalletHub report. St. Patrick’s Day parades didn’t actually start in Ireland. Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Bars in Boston, MA - February 2025 - Yelp - Durty Nelly’s, Cornwall's, The Lansdowne Pub, The Black Rose, The Druid, Tavern of Tales, A.T. O'Keeffe's, The Shannon Tavern, Yard House, Murphy's Law O fficials are hoping for a less rowdy Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade this Bars and restaurants in South Boston will stop admitting new patrons at 6:30 p.m., alcohol service will end 30
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