Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego

Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey—you know what time it is! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and with the holiday comes Irish food, drink, and culture. San Diego is about to get a whole lot greener!

Make your plans now—we anticipate that much of San Diego will be out looking for the luck of the Irish this year!

Pick One of San Diego’s Best Irish Bars!

For a more authentic St. Patrick’s Day experience, you can’t go wrong spending St. Patrick’s Day (or any day for that matter!) at one of San Diego’s great Irish bars.

You’ll definitely run into good crowds at any of our great Irish bars, so plan on a bit of a wait, but cross your fingers for some luck o’ the Irish. Many of them will open first thing in the morning for you ambitious revelers who want to start the day with an Irish breakfast!

San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Returns

Celebrate Irish heritage and community at the 41st annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival honoring Celtic Culture, Commerce, and Community.

This is a family event with a kids zone, great food, a variety of vendors, Irish music and dance on two stages, beer garden, and parade.

The Luck O’ Loma St. Patrick’s Block Party

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Luck O’ Loma’s 5th annual three-day festival in Point Loma from March 15-17, 2025!

Enjoy green beer, festive cocktails, delicious food, and non-stop entertainment, including live performances from Major Rager, First Friday Music Club, and The Resinators. With games, music, and plenty of Irish cheer, this event promises an unforgettable weekend of fun.

Get ready to eat, drink, and dance your way through this lively celebration!

ShamROCK St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

San Diego’s ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival is taking over the Gaslamp on Saturday, March 15. Four blocks of live music, Irish dancers, frothy pints, and wild shenanigans await!

Rock out to killer bands, test your luck in hilarious contests, and dive into the all-new ShamROCK After Dark, featuring DJ sets, drink specials, and epic giveaways.

Tickets start at $39—grab yours now here, and let’s paint the town green!

University Heights St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

Get ready to eat, drink, and get your Irish on at the University Heights St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 15, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Join neighbors and friends as you hop between seven participating bars, scoring drink and food discounts, giveaways, green beer, and festive swag like beaded necklaces and clover tattoos.

Choose an official crawl group starting at Cheers San Diego or Gilly’s, or go at your own pace with their crawl map.

📍 Bars on the Crawl: Cheers, Park & Rec, Kairoa, LiveWire, TapRoom, Gilly’s

🎟️ Register here.

St. Patrick’s Day at Seaport Village

It’s time to shamrock and roll at Seaport Village on March 16 from 12 PM to 3 PM. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive bites, drinks, and live Irish tunes at this lively courtyard party. Grab lunch from one of the delicious eateries, sip on something green, and don’t forget to save room for dessert!

After fueling up, head to the pond to snap a selfie in the glowing shamrock light tunnels—if you’re lucky, you might even spot a sneaky leprechaun hiding out in the Lighthouse District!

St. Paddy’s by the Sea at Del Mar Plaza!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with ocean views at Del Mar Plaza’s Ocean View Deck on Saturday, March 15, from 1 PM – 7 PM! Enjoy live music from Keefer & Rob and Chauncey Gardners, festive games, and Irish-inspired drink specials at this free celebration—no reservations needed!

Don’t forget to wear green and raise a glass to good times by the sea!

At Your Favorite Bar and Restaurants…Most Will Be Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations won’t be contained to the Irish pubs—everyone will be getting in on the fun! So pick just about any of your favorite bars or restaurants, and they’ll likely be having a St. Patrick’s Day party and specials. Here are a few we recommend:

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

Head to Lionfish at Pendry San Diego for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a touch of coastal flair. They’re keeping things festive with $5 Jameson shots and $5 green draft beers—the perfect pairing for Chef JoJo Ruiz’s standout menu of sustainable seafood and prime meats.

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick toast or making a night of it, this Gaslamp hot spot has your St. Paddy’s plans covered. More info here.

The Smoking Gun

Head to The Smoking Gun in the Gaslamp for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a twist—every special you order earns you a “Pot of Gold” raffle ticket with a chance to win some awesome prizes!

Food Specials:

Smoked Corned Beef Sandwich ($15) – House-smoked corned beef, pickled cabbage, and Bushmills Irish Mustard on lucky green sourdough.
Irish Nachos ($9) – Thick-cut potato chips loaded with poblano-beer cheese, sour cream, and salsa fresca.

Drink Specials:

$8 Jameson shots
$12 Irish Slammers & Proper Mules
$15 Bushmills Flight

With great food, strong drinks, and the chance to win big, it’s the perfect place to celebrate.

Duck Dive

Pacific Beach’s favorite surf-inspired bar is getting into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with a full weekend of festive food and drinks! From Friday, March 14 to Monday, March 17, throw on something green and head to Duck Dive for Irish-inspired bites and sips.

Start the day with Corned Beef Egg & Hash Breakfast—crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa verde, and two eggs over easy—or dig into a hearty Traditional Corned Beef Hash with cabbage and potatoes for lunch or dinner.

Pair it with a round of festive drinks, like $8 Green Tea Shots, Guinness, and Irish Coffees, $13 Jameson & Mario’s Hard Espresso Cold Brew Martinis, or go all in with a $15 Irish Slammer.

barleymash

Feeling lucky? barleymash is bringing the St. Patrick’s Day vibes March 15 to 17 with festive food and drink specials that’ll have you celebrating from brunch to last call.

Brunch Special: Corned Beef Hash – house-made corned beef, sweet potato tots, whole-grain mustard hollandaise, and two eggs any style.
All-Day Eats: Corned Beef Sandwich – house-made corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island on sourdough, served with fries.

Jameson Cocktails to keep the party going:

Luck of the Irish – Jameson, cold brew, cereal milk, and lucky marshmallows.
Sine Metu – A Jameson shot + green beer.
BagPipe Betty – Jameson, peach, lime, bitters, and ginger beer.

Plus, giveaways and shamrock surprises all weekend long!

OMG Hospitality Group

OMG Hospitality Group is turning San Diego green with festive eats, drinks, and live entertainment at Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas & Gaslamp) and PB AleHouse! Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional Irish feast, live music, or an all-out party, they’ve got you covered from March 15 to 17.

Where to celebrate:

Union Kitchen & Tap – Encinitas

Dig into a classic corned beef, cabbage & potato plate ($24.95)
Snack on a warm pretzel with cheese & mustard ($13.95)

Union Kitchen & Tap – Gaslamp

Party all weekend long with Guinness & Jameson specials, Irish bites, and green shots
DJs and live music will keep the energy high from day to night

PB AleHouse – St. Paddy’s Weekend Bash (March 15)

Green beer & $5 drink specials
Shot specials & Irish nachos ($16.95)
DJs spinning all night long

Wherever you celebrate, expect good vibes, great food, and plenty of toasts to St. Paddy!

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

From Thursday, March 13 to Monday, March 17, Karl Strauss Brewing Company is getting in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun.

St. Paddy’s Specials:

16-oz “Tan & Black” beer – A layered combo of rich stout and smooth blonde ale ($8).
$1 off six-packs of Red Trolley Ale – The perfect brew to stock up for your own festivities.

Find these festive sips at Karl Strauss’ four San Diego County brewpubs in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, Downtown, and Sorrento Mesa.

Cheers to a lucky pint!

Cloak & Petal

Little Italy’s Cloak & Petal—famous for its dreamy cherry blossom trees—is putting an Irish-Japanese spin on St. Patrick’s Day with festive bites and creative cocktails!

Specialty Dishes:

Guinness Beer Battered Shrimp ($16) – served with fire-roasted bell pepper chimichurri
Shamrock Hamachi Sashimi ($18) – hamachi, tomatillo salsa verde, chipotle fresca, jalapeño ponzu, cilantro oil & micro arugula
St. Patrick’s Roll ($16) – pepper-crusted salmon, blackened shrimp, cucumber, spicy tuna, avocado, yuzu ponzu, and wasabi aioli

Drink Specials:

$12 Boiler Makers – shot of Tullamore D.E.W. + pint of Sapporo
$10 Irish Mules – Tullamore D.E.W., lime, ginger, angostura
$10 Shamrock Sours – Tullamore D.E.W., lemon, sugar

If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with sushi and sake—this is it!

The Original 40 Brewing Company

North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company—voted Best Brewpub 2024 by San Diego Magazine readers—is getting festive with $4 green beers all day on Monday, March 17.

St. Paddy’s Day Specials:

$4 green beers (Monday, March 17)
Shepherd’s Pie special (Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 23)

Doors open at noon Monday to Thursday and 11:30 AM on weekends, so stop by and raise a pint to St. Paddy’s Day in true Irish spirit!

Temaki Bar

Follow the rainbow to Temaki Bar in Encinitas for a St. Paddy’s Day celebration with a sushi twist! On Monday, March 17, enjoy $5 green sake bombs and try the Lucky Clover hand roll—a flavorful mix of ocean trout, crunchy garlic, cucumber, gobo, and kaiware ($12).

And if Guinness is more your vibe, they’re pouring 14.09 oz Guinness draughts for $9 all month long.

Sounds like the perfect way to roll into St. Patrick’s Day!

Park 101

Head to Park 101 in Carlsbad Village for a laid-back St. Paddy’s Day celebration in the sunshine on March 17, 11 AM to 9 PM! Enjoy $10 pints of Guinness and Kilkenny alongside their hearty $24 Pastrami Sandwiches—the perfect pairing for a festive day.

With its spacious indoor-outdoor setup, in-house BBQ specialties, and a giant LED jumbotron, Park 101 is the place to kick back, sip on some Irish brews, and soak up the North County vibes.

Novo Brazil Brewing Company

Novo Brazil Brewing Company is throwing a Shamrock Shindig across all three of its brewpubs! Get in on the St. Paddy’s Day fun with festive vibes, craft brews, and their special Shamrock Shindig Lager—available all weekend long.

Where & When:
📍 Mission Valley – Friday, March 14 | 6 PM
📍 Otay Ranch – Saturday, March 15 | 6 PM
📍 Imperial Beach – Sunday, March 16 | 4 PM

Swing by, raise a pint, and celebrate San Diego-style!

The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill

Downtown Oceanside’s The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill and Cococabana are opening their doors on a rare Monday just for St. Patrick’s Day—and they’re bringing the island vibes with them!

Sip on tropical cocktails, dig into island-inspired bites, and soak up the sunshine on the rooftop while celebrating with good company. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back way to toast to the holiday or just an excuse for an extra beachside drink, this is the spot.

STK Steakhouse

From March 14 to 21, STK Steakhouse is serving up $6 lil’ corned beef sliders with tater tots and $9 Leprechaun Stilettos during happy hour (3 PM to 6 PM). Sliders are also available for lunch, dinner, takeout, and delivery—$26 for two (dine-in) or $59 for six (takeout/delivery).

STK is also debuting The Bounty from the Seven Seas, a limited-time seafood menu available March 5 to April 17.

Highlights include:

Duck & Shuck – Two oysters aguachile + a glass of Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc ($26)
Grilled Octopus – Fingerling potatoes, salsa verde, smoked paprika aioli ($34)
Spicy Yellowtail Crispy Rice – Pickled Fresno, unagi sauce ($27)
Surf & Turf Fried Rice – Wagyu beef, crab, spicy motoyaki, fried egg ($41)

Reserve your table here.

Cork & Craft

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with something different—delicious food, fantastic drinks, and a one-of-a-kind dining experience!

On March 17 from 6 PM to 9 PM, Cork & Craft in Rancho Bernardo is celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with a four-course sake and dinner pairing for just $50!

Enjoy a chef-crafted menu featuring fresh oysters, surf and turf tartare, braised pork belly, and pound cake with passion fruit sorbet—each dish paired with a curated sake selection.

Cork & Craft is San Diego’s only restaurant, winery, and brewery known for combining gourmet flavors with top-notch drinks.

Spots are limited, so reserve your seat here.

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails

Perched on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo in the Gaslamp Quarter, Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is serving up two festive cocktails to double your luck:

Iced Irish Coffee – Irish whiskey, espresso, espresso liqueur, and Demerara syrup, topped with bourbon crème whipped cream, nutmeg dust, and mint
Luck of the Irish – Espresso, espresso liqueur, Irish whiskey, bourbon crème, and simple syrup, finished with a fresh mint leaf

Sip and soak in the stunning rooftop views while celebrating St. Paddy’s Day in style!

El Chingon

Gaslamp’s El Chingon is kicking off the St. Paddy’s celebrations early with $6 green beers from Friday, March 14 to Monday, March 17.

The party turns up on Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, when you can grab a bottle of Jameson for $200 from open to 11 PM.

Raise a glass and celebrate like a Bad Ass at one of Gaslamp’s liveliest spots!

Hasta Mañana Cantina

Get ready to fiesta with an Irish twist at Hasta Mañana Cantina in the Gaslamp! From Saturday, March 15 to Monday, March 17, enjoy festive food and drinks, including:

Irish Nachos ($18) – Green chips loaded with queso, salsa fresca, jalapeños, lime crema, cilantro, and corned beef
Irish Burrito ($15) – Stuffed with potatoes, corned beef, horseradish mustard, and coleslaw, served with green chips
Irish Margaritas ($13), Green Tequila Shots ($10), & Candy Apple Whiskey Shots ($10)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Gaslamp-style—because who says you can’t mix tequila with a little Irish luck?

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Head to Buena Vista Terrace on Saturday, March 15, for a lively Irish celebration from 2 PM – 8 PM with live music, festive bites, and drink specials. Sip on $5 Guinness, $5 green beer, $6 Jameson shots, and $10 Irish Mules, and dig into a $15 corned beef & cabbage plate.

Looking for an all-day feast? Veranda & Veranda Bar will be serving $17 corned beef & cabbage and $17 shepherd’s pie from 11:30 AM – 10 PM.

Whether you’re raising a pint or indulging in classic Irish flavors, Rancho Bernardo Inn is the place to celebrate!

Make Your Own St. Patrick’s Meal at Home

For those who prefer cooking up a St. Paddy’s feast at home, Siesel’s Meats (Bay Park) and Iowa Meat Farms (Grantville) have you covered with house-cured, barrel-aged corned beef available all March long!

Since right after Christmas, these legendary butcher shops have been brining nearly 5,000 pounds of USDA Choice beef in a 50-gallon barrel cure made with salt, sugar, garlic, and spices—no sodium phosphate, ever.

Choose from:

Rounds – $9.99/lb
Point Cut – $9.99/lb
Brisket – $12.99/lb

If you want next-level corned beef for your homemade celebration, this is the real deal!

Arely’s French Bakery

If you’re looking for a festive treat to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day, Arely’s French Bakery in Clairemont has just what you need! This family-owned gem is baking up adorable shortbread cookies shaped like four-leaf clovers ($4.75 each) and green cupcakes topped with fluffy white frosting ($3.00 each).

These lucky treats are only available March 10 to 17—so don’t wait too long to grab yours!

See you there, San Diego!