The best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is with a few friends and a few drinks, preferably at a local Irish pub where you can have a bite to eat too. However, if you’ve just moved to a new area, you may not have a favorite local pub yet. Fortunately, our real estate agents know the Long Island area inside and out and can help you find a place you like. Here are five of the best Irish pubs and eateries where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
- Baker Hill Tavern – 630 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 1102
If you’re looking for a great neighborhood bar with laid-back vibes and friendly people, Baker Hill Tavern is the place to go. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it has a casual atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot throughout the year for watching the game on TV. On St. Patrick’s Day, they have special drink deals, plus shirts, hats, and other festive green apparel for sale. Located near Great Neck homes for sale, Baker Hill is everything you want in a fun, low-key St. Patrick’s Day celebration. - Finn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant – 205 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
Finn MacCool was one of Ireland’s most celebrated folk heroes, so you know going in that Finn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant is a place that knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. In the week leading up to it, they’re hosting the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing. Then, on the 17, they have live Irish music starting at 2 p.m., plus plenty of Guinness and Irish whiskey flowing throughout the night. Located near Port Washington homes for sale, Finn’s has a number of delicious food options as well, from shepherd’s pie to beer-battered cod and chips to Finn’s Cheeseburger with aged Irish cheddar. - Lennon’s Pub – 105 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
If you’re a fan of pub trivia, you’ll want to check out Lennon’s Pub. They host a special St. Paddy’s Day Trivia Night, with $5 buy-in and a chance to win cash and other prizes. Plus, there are $5 beer and shot specials all night, making it a great place to hang out even if you’re not a trivia buff. - Greens Irish Pub – 436 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
Serving Irish menu items with a distinctly American twist, Greens Irish Pub embodies the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. With drinks like the Irish Mule (a Moscow Mule with Jameson instead of vodka) and Irish coffee, they also have plenty of great food, from Irish onion soup (made with Guinness) to an Irish farmhouse burger with Irish bacon and cheddar. They also have a number of traditional favorites like potato skins, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie. Located near Roslyn homes for sale, Greens is a great place to bring your friends for St. Patrick’s Day. - Friars Tavern – 231 Post Ave. Westbury, NY 11590
Family owned and operated for four generations, Friars Tavern has been serving drinks and food near Westbury homes for sale since 1936. They love to celebrate any holiday, St. Patrick’s Day included. Try their delicious beer-battered fish and chips or the Friar’s Signature Burger with mac and cheese between two half-pound beef patties, plus a variety of great beers and other drinks.
There are plenty of fun things to do around Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties on St. Patrick’s Day and throughout the year. If you’re thinking about making Long Island your new home, contact us. We’ll help you find a house that’s right for you in a neighborhood you’ll love.