Whether it’s green libations, Corned Beef and Cabbage, or a good ol’ fashioned sugar rush you’re wantin’, here’s a couple of ideas for celebratin’ St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday—all within stumbling distance from your home:
Murphy’s (1928 N. 45th St.) “We are going to have a blast on St Patricks Day. Seattle’s first St Patrick’s Party. We open the doors at 10AM, and have a full line up of musicians ’til close. The loud and energetic Seattle Firefighters and Pipe band will be performing at 8.30PM. We also have the garden deck open for those who don’t want the “loud” experience inside. (Hopefully, it won’t rain.) And of course we have 2012 St Patrick’s Pins for the folks who are attending the show.”
Blue Star (4512 Stone Way N.) “$3.50 Guinness Pints and $1.00 off Imperial Pints. Feeling festive? Order your beer green! Dinner specials from 5:00PM – 10:00PM include Corned Beef and Cabbage ($12.95); Shepherd’s Pie ($10.95), Beer Battered Fish and Chips ($12.95), and a Ruben Sandwich ($9.95). All entrees served with house soda bread and a dinner salad.”
The Iron Bull (2121 N. 45th St.) “St. Paddy’s at the Iron Bull will feature loads of basketball and free St Paddy’s swag. We will also be opening for every one of the NCAA basketball games.”
Changes (2103 N. 45th St.) “Come celebrate St. Paddys day with all your friends at Changes beginning at 12:00PM! Floyd will be making his famous corn beef and cabbage and there will be drink specials and fun all day and all night! Live DJ 9pm to close. See you there!”
Kate’s Pub (309 NE 45th St.) “Kate’s doors open at 10 a.m. with live Music All Day. Guinness Stew and Corned Beef and Cabbage. Just a $5 Cover(after 5pm so get here early!!!) No Happy Hour, Sorry.”
Irwin’s Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe (2123 N. 40th St.). Cara wrote to tell us that their tasty little sugar shamrock cookies will be available this weekend. They will also have Green Velvet Cupcakes and Green Irish Scones to celebrate!! Yum!
Trophy Cupcakes (1815 N. 45th St.) “Have your pint, and eat it too…St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday! Have you ordered your Guinness Chocolate Stout Cupcakes yet? The Irish Cream Buttercream is like gold at the end of a rainbow! We also have super cute Irish/St.Paddy’s themed ‘cakes all week!”
Fainting Goat Gelato (1903 N. 45th St.) Fainting Goat is scooping up their Guinness-style gelato.
Mighty-O Donuts (2110 N. 55th St.) “St. Patty’s Day is almost here…We will have these delicious green donuts available Friday and Saturday in the retail cafe. They are also available for pre-order to be picked up on Friday or Saturday.”