Best Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Sacramento
By Christopher Millard
Don your shamrock hats, you "Kiss Me I'm Irish" baby tees because it's time to celebrate St. Patrick's chasing of all the reptiles out of Ireland. Or something like that. One third of all American's have Irish ancestry, and that's just the one's we know of. So, get with your Irish brethren, and any one else who care to join in. It's St. Patrick's day in Sacramento!
De Vere's Irish Pub
1521 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 231-9947
www.deverespub.com
Head downtown to one of the most revered Irish pubs in Sacto. De Vere's is all dark hardwood accents, class and atmosphere. A bookshelf full of imported Irish board games, pulled directly from the old country. Guinness, a Harp and the most gorgeous corned beef and cabbage around await. The Irish have never been so classy, and if beer isn't festive enough, try some choice spirits at De Vere's extensive whiskey library. Don't forget the St. Patrick's Day Pub Party!
Mulvaney's B & L
1215 19th St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 441-6022
www.mulvaneysbl.com
Another classy joint in Sac, Mulvaney's is anything but a pub, with fine dining, plenty of exquisite dinners, flamboyant salads and inspirational deserts. Corned beef and cabbage is always a hit, and you can wash it all down with an Irish coffee, because you night's just beginning. Their signature porch will be open come March, and you might just catch some revelers. Do the Pat's day with class this year, at Mulvaney's B&L.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration On The River
Delta King Riverboat
1000 Front St.
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-5464
Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum band join with other various cultural organizations that march on St. Patty's day. A sea of green will begin at Neasham and Front Streets in Old Sacramento and snake throughout the national historic landmark district.Be wary, Old Sacramento streets will not have parking until 3pm and will not allow traffic from noon to 3 p.m. Park in the garages: Old Sacramento Garage (2nd & I), Tower Garage (Capitol & Neasham), and Macy's West (3rd & L).
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St. Patrick's Day Party
Bonn Lair
3651 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916).455.7155
www.bonnlair.com
Bonn Lair's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration returns. They'll have a beer garden all set up in the parking lot with a pour station to keep your whistle wet. They have fish and chips, bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage to soak up some of that Irish cheer. And all the good times that Bonn Lair is know for. It doesn't get much more authentic that Bon Lair. Friday March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
Dive Bar
1016 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 737-5999
www.divebarsacramento.com
Sponsored by Sacramento Night Life, the mystery is part of the fun. You register at Dive Bar (Friday 3.17 from 2pm-10pm and Saturday 3.18 from 2pm-10pm.), and then proceed with map in hand to your designated bar. Each spot will have a drink special you'll partake in before moving on to the next pub. It may take a little luck of the Irish to get you through. Must be 21+ to attend, so leave your little blokes and lassies at home.