Pull Up a Stool, It’s St. Patty's Day!
St. Patrick’s Day is here, and across the state, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Just find a proper Irish pub, pull up a chair, and let the day unfold!
Where the Holiday Is Happening
If you’re deciding where to toast the day, several longtime favorites are hosting full-day celebrations:
- McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Nashville is known for doing St. Patrick’s Day right. Traditional Irish music fills the room throughout the day while plates of fish and chips, bangers and mash, and corned beef keep the kitchen moving.
- The Lost Paddy Irish Pub & Restaurant in Nashville leans lively without losing its neighborhood feel. Live bands, a packed bar, and a steady stream of regulars make it one of the city’s most reliable St. Patrick’s gathering spots.
- Bog & Barley Irish Pub in Memphis offers a more polished pub setting with deep Irish roots. The whiskey list is extensive, the menu leans traditional, and the room stays busy from lunch well into the evening.
- Finn’s Tavern in Knoxville is the kind of place where the bartenders recognize familiar faces and the crowd settles in quickly. Expect live music, cold drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels built for the holiday.
- Hair of the Dog Pub in Chattanooga, a longtime Market Street spot, brings its European pub atmosphere to the celebration with hearty food, cold pints, and a late-night crowd that keeps the party going.
A Simple Way to Celebrate
Some holidays come with complicated plans. St. Patrick’s Day works best when it stays simple. Find a good pub, order something hearty, and raise a glass with the people around you. By the end of the evening, the room usually feels less like a bar and more like a neighborhood gathering that just happened to involve a lot of Irish music and a few extra pints.
Looking for more places worth pulling up a stool? Explore local pubs, breweries, and neighborhood favorites at https://www.guidetotennessee.com/food-drink.
