Green beer and Guinness: Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023 in Charlotte
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish, right? So you’re going to want to celebrate in Charlotte.
Whether you’re looking for a spot to simply sip a Guinness or a green beer, or whether you’d rather party with hundreds of brand new friends while you toast to the leprechauns, there’s a spot that’s right for you.
Here are pub crawls, a parade and more ways to mark St. Paddy’s Day in Charlotte:
Buttermilk Sky Pie
Location: 16836 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
When: While supplies last
What to know: Buttermilk Sky Pie shop is offering its signature thumbprint cookies in green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Cost: $12/dozen. Order in-store or online.
2023 Official St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl Charlotte
Location: Tattooz N’ Booz Nightclub, 505 East 6th Street #Unit 100 Charlotte, NC 28202
When: Second crawl is Saturday, March 18. Check in from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and the crawl lasts from 1-9 p.m.
What to know: Join more than 1,000 crawlers as they hit up participating bars and restaurants to get deals and discounts. You must have a Bar Crawl Live wristband to avoid cover — the businesses participating are exclusive to the Official St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl.
Cost: Tickets start at $23, but will go up to $40 after 200 are sold.
RíRá Paddy’s Fest
Location: 208 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
When: A week full of events until March 18, 11 a.m.-close
What to know: Paddy’s Fest will honor Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, with:
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day — Along with Irish cover bands, there will be traditional bagpipe and Irish tap dance performances.
March 18: 6 Nations Rugby Final - First game starting at 10:45 a.m. (France v. Wales) and second, beginning at 1 p.m. (Ireland v. England).
Town Brewing
Location: 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
When: Friday, March 17, noon-11 p.m.
What to know: Town Brewing is celebrating March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day with two beer releases — Zuper Nova Hoppy Lager was on March 16, and Finnigan’s Cake, an Irish Cream Cheese Cake Stout, on March 17. Game-day specials, including hot dogs and pitchers or buckets of Spratt’s, Town Brewing’s signature American Style Lager, will be available all weekend long.
Cost:
Stadium Dog: Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, 2/$10.99
Carolina Dog: Mustard, Onion, Chili, Slaw, 2/$11.99
New Mexico Dog: Chili, Fritos, Beer Cheese, Jalapeños, Lime Crema Drizzle, 2/$12.99
Build Your Own: with Mustard, Ketchup, Onion, Chili, Slaw, Relish, Beer Cheese, Fritos, Jalapeños, 2/$12.99
Bucket Of Spratt’s: 5 cans of Spratt’s Premium Lager in a bucket of ice, $24.99
Pitcher Of Spratt’s: 60oz Pitcher of Spratt’s served with as many cups as you need to share with friends, $24.99
Pints of Nova Hoppy Lager and Finnigan’s Cake, $7
Zuper Nova will be sold in cans as well, $12.99/4-pack
The Workman’s Friend
Location: 1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18.
Live music March 19 and March 26 from 8-11 p.m.
What to know: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at at The Workman’s Friend — one of the best Irish pubs in the United States — with a pint of Guinness and your favorite food from the limited menu on March 17 and 18. The menu features Irish fare, a full Irish Breakfast, corned beef and cabbage and a corned beef sandwich. Also, continue the celebration all month with live acoustic music every Sunday. Irish folk and indie group An Archaic Agenda will perform March 19, and Neal Carter will entertain you with Americana and classic rock on March 26.
Cost: Free admission
St. Patrick’s Day at Wooden Robot
Location: 1440 S Tryon St. #110, Charlotte, NC 28203
When: Friday, March 17, 8 a.m.-close
What to know: The Coffee Bar opens at 8 am, serving coffee, beer, wine and more. The Kitchen opens at 2 p.m., offering a special food menu. There’s also a beer release: Judo Master Irish Stout, with flavor reminiscent of smooth cold brew coffee.
Cost: Varies, items are a la carte.
Harp & Crown
Location: 19930 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
When: Friday, March 17, 10 a.m.-close
What to know: Harp & Crown will have Irish dancers and bagpipes, food and drink specials and giveaways.
Cost: Free admission
Angry Ale’s
Location: 1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
What to know: Angry Ale’s will have Irish specials to celebrate St. Paddy’s. You’ll find:
Green beer pints
Pickle Backs
Irish creams
Jameson Irish Whiskey Specials all weekend
House-made corned beef sandwiches and Irish potatoes
Cost: $5 green beer, and $6 pickle backs and Irish Creams; $12 for corned beef sandwiches
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
Location: 14015 Conlan Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 330 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 9805-D Sandy Rock Pl., Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 4625 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite 115A, Charlotte, NC 28210
Location: 16609 Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 560 River Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117
When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-close
What to know: Duckworth’s will have green beer to celebrate St. Paddy’s, along with its Hand-Battered Fish & Chips, served with housemade remoulade and fresh-cut fries or an alternate side.
Cost: $12.99 for Fish & Chips; $6-$7 for green beer
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Ghostface Brewing Social District Brewery & Pizzeria
Location: 215 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115
When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
What to know: Grab your best green garb and join the crowd at Ghostface for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Cost: Free admission
[READ NEXT: Ghostface Brewing is now open in a new Lake Norman location — next to its Beer Lab.]
Midwood Smokehouse
Location: 12410 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 540 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 1401 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
What to know Midwood Smokehouse is offering a holiday meal of Smoked Corned Beef Plate with Cabbage for your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations.
Cost: $18
Spindle Bar
Location: 1115 N. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28206
When: Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
What: Spindle Bar has a drink special for the holiday: Patrick’s Paradise, with blanco tequila, cucumber, lime and mint.
Cost: $10
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Madison Perk
Location: 5033-L South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
When: Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
What to know: Tom Eure and Amelia Osborne will help kick off the holiday weekend with live music to listen to while you sip coffee and chow down on a Spinach, Egg White & Feta Wheat Wrap or Bacon, Egg and Cheese Wrap at Madison Perk.
Cost: Free admission.
St. Patrick’s Day at Port City Club
Location: 18665 Harborside Dr. Cornelius, NC 28031
When: Friday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
What to know: Find Irish-themed food and drink specials, along with music. A DJ will be on hand from 7 p.m.-11 p.m., with a Celtic band and bagpiper performing from 8-9 pm.
Cost: Varies, as items are a la carte. Reservations are suggested, and there’s no cover charge.
Primal Brewing’s Saint Patrick’s 3-Day Celebration
Location: Primal Brewery Belmont, 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012
When: Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2-9 p.m.
What to know: Wear green to Primal’s three-day celebration with green beer all weekend, live music, food specials, games and opportunities to win prizes.
Cost: Free admission
St. Patrick’s Day at The Chamber
Location: 416 E. 36th St., #100, Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Friday, March 17, 3 p.m.-close.
What to know: The Chamber is set to celebrate the holiday with Irish dancers, seltzer cocktails and a craft beer release of Judo Master Irish Stout. The dancers will perform at 5:30 p.m., and Limone Pizza will be slinging out delicious eats all night.
Cost: Varies, as items are a la carte.
St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Block Party
Location: Thigs Cocktail bar, 21234 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 and Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031
When: Friday, March 17, 3 p.m.-midnight and Saturday, March 18, noon-midnight
What to know: Thigs Cocktail Bar and Old Town Public House are teaming up for their 2nd annual St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Block Party celebration. Guests can enjoy food, fun and drinks while walking between the locations in the newly expanded LKN Social District. The Old Town Public House patio will offer outdoor games and a vendor village, while gathering will take place outside of Thigs, as well. Live music, DJs, performances and food trucks are on tap for the celebration — and so is green beer.
Cost: Attendance is free, but RSVP online.
Hi-Wire Brewing’s St. Paddy’s Cake Dessert Market
Location: 340 W Tremont Ave Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28203
When: Friday, March 17, 4-10 p.m.
What to know: Charlotte shops and bakeries will have desserts available for purchase at Hi-Wire Brewing’s St. Paddy’s Cake Dessert Market. Look for vegan, gluten-free and pet friendly treats options at select vendors, too. Reserve your spot in advance online at the event, which benefits Autism After 18.
Cost: Free admission
Shamrock’n the Village
Location: Blackfinn Ameripub Ballantyne, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way #100, Charlotte, NC 28277
When: Friday, March 17, 4 p.m.
What to know: Help turn Ballantyne Village green as with green beer, live music from The Parks Brothers Band and DJ Kurt. There will be college hoops on the big screen, along with Irish fare to munch on.
Cost: Free admission
St. Paddy’s Day Bar Hop
Location: Multiple locations, with check-ins at Slate, 200 E Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203; The Chamber by Wooden Robot, 416 E 36th St STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28205; or Pinhouse, 2306 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
When: Friday, March 17, 4-10 p.m.
What to know: Stroll through more than 25 spots in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood with exclusive drink specials, giveaways and more.
Cost: Neighborhood-specific admission passes start at $10, and an all-access pass starts at $20. T-shirts are available to add on for $20 more.
Four Leaf Festival — St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Location: Music Yard at SouthBound, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
When: Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m.
What to know: The Four Leaf Festival includes live music, performers, vendors, DJs, games, face painting and more. There will even be green beer and a bagpiper to top off the holiday vibes.
Cost: Reserve free entry before 7 p.m. if you’re one of the first 100 to register, or purchase general admission for $10. Pricing goes up to $250 for access to a VIP backstage lounge with seating for eight.
St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Location: Multiple locations, with a start at Slingshot, 332 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203; or World of Beer, 210 E Trade St E280, Charlotte, NC 28202
When: Friday, March 17, 5-10 p.m.
What to know: A digital map of participating venues will be provided at check-in that you can use to plan your own custom crawl. Make sure to check out the Pot of Gold waiting at each stop, which will offer food and drink specials. Some venues will offer live music. There is an afterparty starting at 10 p.m. at Broken Promises, which is normally 25+, but crawl members 21+ will be included.
Cost: Tickets start at $19.99, and a three-day pass that includes an event on Saturday, March 11 is available for $25.99.
Kiss Me I’m Irish St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Location: The Local, 105 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
When: Friday, March 17, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (registration is 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.). The event repeats Saturday, March 18: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. (registration is 2 p.m.-8 p.m.).
What to know: Start at the Local, then cruise around for beer, drink specials and a full weekend of St. Paddy’s fun.
Cost: Each day’s tickets start at $20.
St. Paddy’s ShamRock
Location: Fountain Plaza at Avidxchange Music Factory, 1000 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206
When: Friday, March 17, 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
What to know: Watch a performance of U2’s greatest hits from tribute band “Rattle and Hum” while you enjoy cold beer or cocktails. The event is for ages 21+ and is rain or shine.
Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of event.
Charlotte Shamrock Stroll St Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl
Location: Multiple locations, with a start at Slingshot, 332 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203; or World of Beer, 210 E Trade St E280, Charlotte, NC 28202
When: Saturday, March 18, with check-in from noon- 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
What to know: The craw includes drink specials, food specials, a costume contest and more. There is an after party starting at 10 p.m. at Broken Promises, which is normally 25+, but crawl members 21+ will be included.
Cost: Tickets start at $19.99, and a three-day pass that includes events on Saturday, March 11 and Friday, March 17 is available for $25.99.
Daveste Vineyards’ St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Location: 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman, NC 28166
When: Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, noon-8 p.m.
What to know: Enjoy live Celtic-inspired music from concert violinist Sandy Herrault and headliner Opal Moon while overlooking a green dyed waterfall and enjoying traditional Irish fare from food trucks, including shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and more. You’ll also find shamrock wine slushies and other drink specials. Bring your lawn chairs to guarantee seating, but leave your cooler at home — outside alcohol is prohibited.
Cost: Early bird general admission is $16 or $20 at the door. If you include reservations for the candle making workshop with Old Oak Market in the pavilion, it’s $60.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Brunch & Bar Crawl
Location: Multiple, with check-in at Lost & Found CLT, 332 West Bland St., Charlotte, NC 28203
When: Saturday, March 18, noon-8 p.m.
What to know: Get an add-on ticket to enjoy a brunch buffet and bottomless mimosas from noon-3 p.m. at Lost & Found CLT, then move onto other participating locations. Included are multiple welcome shots and treats, drink specials, access to five+ bars in South End and Instagram costume contest and more.
Cost: Tickets for the crawl only are $25, and the crawl with brunch added is $55.
Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Location: Baxter Village Town Center, 900 Market St., Fort Mill, South Carolina
When: March 18 from 2-6 p.m.
What to know: The largest running Spring Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Charlotte region, the annual event will feature more than 125 vendors, Irish dancers, floats, pro sports mascots, live entertainment and the city’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. To participate in the parade, go to the Baxter-Close YMCA North Lot by 4:15 p.m.; no sign-up required.
Cost: Free
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Location: Downtown Mooresville, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115
When: Saturday, March 18, 3-8 p.m.
What to know: This St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Bar Crawl is hosted by Downtown Mooresville. Tickets are required only for the Bar Crawl portion of the event and include eight 2 oz. tastings, along with a St. Patrick’s Day scarf, lanyard and pin. Other festivities include Irish dancers, pipe bands, acrofitness and food trucks.
Cost: Festival admission is free. Bar Crawl tickets are $30. Purchase online.
This story was originally published March 2, 2023 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Green beer and Guinness: Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023 in Charlotte."
