St. Patrick's Day means party time across Sarasota-Manatee. HT ARCHIVE
In addition to all the St. Patrick's Day fun happening at these Top 10 Irish bars in Southwest Florida, here are some other great options:
Siesta Key St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl
Siesta Key Oyster Bar (5238 Ocean Blvd.) will be serving corned beef and cabbage along with drink specials in souvenir S.K.O.B. shot glasses and flasks, $4 Bud Light served in commemorative cups, plus T-shirts and other giveaways as well as a performance by FolkLab. The fun continues at 9 p.m. with more drink specials and live music as the Bloxx that Roxx hosts the annual Siesta Key St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl. Participants along Ocean Boulevard include Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Deck, Gillian’s Island Bar, 3.14 PI Craft Beer & Spirits and Blasé Café. Info: 941-346-5443; skob.com
Main Street Live St. Patrick’s Day Party
Local reggae band Bootleg will be performing at this St. Patrick’s Day edition of Main Street Live. The event, on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, will be a huge block party featuring various vendors in addition to all the bars already lining the road. It’s officially from 5 p.m. to midnight but the revelry in the drinking establishments will continue until 2 a.m. Info: 941-896-8860
Gecko’s Grill & Pub Celebrates St. Paddy’s Day
The local Gecko’s chain has created St. Paddy’s Day specials featuring traditional Irish dishes including corned beef and cabbage made with locally-sourced cabbage from the restaurant’s farm partner Honeyside Farms in Sarasota. There will be Jameson specials, too, ranging from the Irish Mule cocktail to shooters and high-end flights. Info: GeckosGrill.com
Crow’s Nest St. Patrick’s Day and Limerick Contest
The Crow’s Nest tavern is the spot for green beer, Irish food and the limerick contest judging ceremony in front of the crowd. Live music and festivities start at 8 p.m. with local favorite Darrell Lawhorne. Info: 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com
The Young Irelanders
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with a performance by The Young Irelanders 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trail). The group features eight performers, all in their 20s and 30s, combining traditional Irish, Celtic, folk, world, jazz, country and popular music sounds. Tickets are $15-$40. Info: 941-953-3368; VanWezel.org
