Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials

With the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and Chicago River dyeing happening at 10 a.m. Saturday and the actual holiday falling Monday, the Windy City is going to be spending a long weekend celebrating its Irish heritage this year. Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food, hosting bashes with spectacular riverfront views and bottomless drinks and bringing in Irish musicians and dancers. Wear something green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Chirish style at one of these 57 spots. Some parties will sell out, so plan ahead rather than test your luck.

The Loop and Near North Side

Sip tea-based cocktails while nibbling a tower of bites including Wagyu corned beef and cabbage roulade, Guinness cheddar and chive scones and clover-shaped shortbread cookies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, executive chef Mark Shoemaker offers $20 corned beef sandwiches along with $5 draft beers and $30 whiskey flights.230 N. Michigan Ave., 312-985-0942,pendry.com

Celebrate Saturday with green beer and Jell-O shots, a DJ from 8 a.m. to noon and a live band from noon to 4 p.m.435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200, bub-city.com

The Loop spot serves Irish-inspired dishes including shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage Thursday through Monday. Irish folk band The Chancers performs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Monday.145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242,thedearborntavern.com

Bagpipers from Fiddling Finnegans perform Saturday and Monday, and you can also try specials offered throughout the week, including corned beef and cabbage ($28), Guinness-braised short ribs ($42), duck shepherd’s pie ($34) and caramel apple Irish whiskey cake ($13).24 S. Michigan Ave., 312-372-4243,thegagechicago.com

The River North sports bar offers a package ($110) featuring an Irish breakfast buffet and four drink tickets to use for call spirits, domestic beer, bloody marys, mimosas, wine or hard seltzer.8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. 169 W. Kinzie St., 312-533-2742,highlinepizzabar.com

The Loop brewery hosts DJs and the Joe Fascetta Band on Saturday, offering a limited menu including corned beef and cabbage ($18), Irish cream brownies ($9) and green beer ($7) from 8 a.m. to midnight. Specials offered through Monday (except on parade day) include shepherd’s pie ($24), corned beef Reubens ($21) and stout and brisket stew ($31).230 S. Wabash Ave., 312-496-3624,industryales.com

James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer teams up with Manny’s Deli for a wood-fired Reuben made with Manny’s corned beef, raclette cheese, gochujang-spiced Russian dressing, kimchi and sauerkraut served on rye with a kosher pickle and fries through Monday.202 S. Franklin St., 312-789-5992,kindlingchicago.com

Irish-inspired specials offered after 5 p.m. Friday through Monday include a Reuben sandwich, corned beef short ribs served with Guinness mustard sauce, Irish coffee, green beer and pints of Guinness.505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823,michaeljordansteakhouse.com

Enjoy spectacular views of the green river at a bash ($175) including Japanese bites, beer, wine, select liquors, specialty cocktails and a DJ.8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 401 E. Wacker Drive, 312-725-7811,mirurestaurant.com

A special menu offered throughout the weekend includes a corned beef dinner, shepherd’s pie and a beer-battered cod sandwich. The bar hosts bagpipers at 4 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday and 1:15 p.m. Monday, with Irish folk band The Larkin and Moran Brothers playing from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.39 E. Chicago Ave., 312-982-2752, pippinstavern.com

Enjoy views of the green river while dining on $39 corned beef roast Saturday or $21 corned beef hash for brunch on Sunday.315 N. LaSalle Drive, 312-822-0100,riverroastchicago.com

The riverfront restaurant offers great views of the dyeing during a party ($195) including appetizers, breakfast and lunch dishes, chilled seafood, Tullamore D.E.W. cocktails, a premium bar package and a DJ.9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035,rpmrestaurants.com

Slurp oysters topped with a Guinness mignonette served alongside cocktail sauce with horseradish and Champagne mignonette Friday through Monday.21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722,shawscrabhouse.com

The bar’s annual Kegs N’ Eggs pre-parade bash from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday includes $6 green beer and Guinness plus a buffet with scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, corned beef hash and Bailey’s-battered French toast for $25. Sweetwater also offers specials Wednesday through Monday including a pastrami Reuben ($18) and Irish mac n’ cheese with caramelized cabbage and shredded corned beef ($22).225 N. Michigan Ave., 312-698-7111,sweetwatertavernandgrille.com

The River North bar offers a twist on a mai tai ($18) made with Jameson, lime juice, almond orgeat and dry curacao throughout the weekend.435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220,threedotschicago.com

The celebration runs throughout the Loop hotel Saturday, with the Two Zero Three coffee shop pouring Irish coffee while Miss Ricky’s serves up Reubens and beer-battered fish and chips. Head to rooftop lounge Cerise for a DJ, themed photo opportunities and food and drink specials from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.203 N Wabash Ave., 312-940-4400,virginhotels.com

The Old Town bar offers a package ($90) including appetizers, call liquor, domestic beer, Jameson drinks and Irish stout.9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 1535 N. Wells St., 312-643-0093,woodieschicago.com

Celebrate at a bash ($30)with Green River bourbon giveaways and cocktails, Southern bites and a DJ.9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, runchickenrun.com

North Side & Northwest Side

Decked out with over-the-top decor, the Wrigleyville pop-up running through Monday offers $6 green beer, $30 Irish whiskey flights, $18 Bailey’s mint martinis, $16 Irish nachos and $18 Reuben sliders. Come from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday for Guinness sampling. Admission is $10 and includes a welcome shot.3505 N. Clark St., 833-466-3758,charmdbar.com

The Irish pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a packed schedule of festivities including live Irish music and dance performances Friday through Monday, with a $10 cover beginning at noon Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. A $45 buffet of Irish favorites offered Saturday and Monday includes fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie. Chief O’Neill’s is the kickoff spot for the Avondale St. Patrick’s Day parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, with doors opening at 8 a.m.3471 N. Elston Ave., 773-583-3066,chiefoneillspub.com

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, the Lakeview bar offers $3 green mimosas, $4 green beer and $5 Guinness. On Monday, the bar hosts samplings from Tullamore D.E.W. at 2 p.m., Jameson at 4 p.m. and Proper 12 at 6 p.m., when you can also get your dog’s picture put on a pint of Guinness.1658 W. Barry Ave., 773-799-8217,codyschicago.com

The Wrigleyville bar offers specials through Sunday including $5 green beer, $6 Tullamore D.E.W. shots, $8 Guinness, $10 car bombs and $14 Reubens. Buy a Guinness at 5 p.m. Friday and you can keep the glass. A $40 package offered from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday includes a breakfast buffet, green beer, mimosas and bloody marys.3441 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-666-5450,graystonetavernchicago.com

Specials offered Friday through Sunday include $5 green Bud Light, $6 Guinness pints and $8 Irish car bombs.The bar offers corned beef and shepherd’s pie from 5-9 p.m. and hosts a drag brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with bottomless green mimosas, bellinis, sangria, bloody marys and Nutrl. Irish dancers perform throughout the weekend.3441 N. Halsted St., 773-799-8968,larkchicago.com

A $40 package offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday includes eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, chicken tenders, hash browns, green beer and mimosas. Sunday, the bar offers $5 Tullamore D.E.W., $6 bloody marys, $8 breakfast sandwiches and $12 hangover burgers. Get a $6 pint of Guinness topped with a picture of your face at 4 p.m. Monday.1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738,lottiespub.com

You’ll have the chance to win a trip to Ireland at a bash ($35) including a breakfast buffet, domestic drafts, mimosas, screwdrivers, bagpipers and giveaways.8-11 a.m. Saturday. 950 W. Webster Ave., 773-549-8200,mcgeestavern.com

Wear green to brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and you’ll receive a $25 gift card to use for a future visit. You can also grab themed cookies from the restaurant’s cookie bar through Sunday.1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, summerhouserestaurants.com

West Side & Near West Side

The bar’s second floor gets decked out in green decor for a bash ($75) including mimosas, well cocktails and passed bites.9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 841 W. Randolph St., 312-878-3111,banditliquors.com

A bash spread across two floors includes call drinks, domestic beer, Jameson, Irish stout and appetizers for $70 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Fatpour also offers a $22 Fat Leprechaun burger featuring corned beef, Swiss, 1000 Island dressing and sauerkraut at all of its locations through April 7.2005 W. Division St., 773-698-8940, fatpourtapworks.com

The Fulton Market brewery celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Friday through Monday with live music, guided tastings and giveaways, donating $5 from each of the $10-$30 tickets sold to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Throughout the month, you can try special brews including an Irish breakfast tea amber ale and an Irish barley lager and dine on a three-course menu including potato soup, bangers and mash, and brown bread pudding.901 W. Kinzie St., 312-521-0900,guinnessbrewerychicago.com

The New Orleans-inspired bar goes Irish Saturday and Sunday, serving $10 Jameson Irish coffees and whiskey sours along with $10 Maker’s Mark whiskey punch.1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320,inamaetavern.com

The West Town cocktail bar hosts a Tullamore D.E.W. happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Monday with specials including an Irish Whiskey Smash, Irish coffee, and a shot of Tully with an 8-ounce Guinness.1600 W. Grand Ave.,lemonchicago.net

Chef Joe Spain adds a corned beef sandwich on rye ($18) to the menu during brunch and lunch Saturday through Monday, while dinner features shepherd’s pie ($26) and ham chop withcolcannon ($34).837 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9555, thepublicanrestaurant.com

A party package ($45-$50) includes call spirits, domestic beer, hard seltzer, mimosas and a buffet.9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 1326 W. Madison St., 312-981-7100,ranalliswestloop.com

Specials offered Saturday through Monday include $10 corned beef sandwiches, $19 corned beef and cabbage dinners, $7 Guinness pints and $6 shots of Paddy’s Irish whiskey.2159 W. Chicago Ave., 773-782-1400,tumanstapandgrill.com

South Side & Near South Side

The fast-casual spot is along the South Side Irish Parade route, so stop in for specials offered through Monday including a corned beef sandwich, Irish old fashioned and It Ain’t Easy Being Green, a cocktail made with cucumber and mint infused vodka and lemonade (all $10).10500 S. Western Ave., 773-233-3072,nickysofbeverly.com

Celebrate Saturday through Monday with specials including a $17 Reuben sandwich, $13 Irish old fashioned, $5 Guinness blended with Angry Orchard, $4.50 green Miller Lite and $4 Jameson sidecars served with any beer purchase.Multiple locations,barlouie.com

Get your Irish coffee hot or iced from Saturday through Monday.Multiple locations,beatrixrestaurants.com

The barbecue spot offers a $18 Reuben and $30 corned beef and cabbage special on Sunday.2391 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, 847-701-8243,chicagoculinarykitchen.com

Enjoy a corned beef sandwich or corned beef with braised cabbage for dinner Saturday through Monday or corned beef hash during Sunday brunch. Kids under 12 who wear green eat free on Monday.1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599 and 1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-770-9081,farm-bar.com

Order a Reuben sandwich or corned beef and cabbage and finish your meal with a slice of Baileys Irish cream pie. The bar will be whipping up grasshoppers and key lime pie martinis. The specials are offered through Monday.7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood; 847-677-3350;lwoodsrestaurant.com

Try a Shamrock Martini made with Ketel One vodka, Midori, Cointreau, lime and lemon juice, and edible glitter ($16) or a Four-Leaf Clover Old Fashioned blended with Four Roses ($15) served Saturday through Monday.244 S. Main St., Naperville, 630-305-0230,sullivanssteakhouse.com

Specials available Friday through Monday include Lucky Charms Rice Krispies treats, shamrock cookies and pot of gold cupcakes.1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174 and 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632;sweetmandybs.com

Celebrate Friday through Monday with a corned beef and cabbage plate ($35) and chocolate stout cake ($11).Multiple locations,wildfirerestaurant.com