Grab Your Tickets to the Best St. Patrick’s Day Bar Parties in Chicago
Every year, Chicagoans go all out for St. Patrick’s Day. We dye our river green. We drink our beer green. We all dress up in green. Especially if we’re not Irish.
Green Curtain Events is a premier entertainment and events organizer in Chicago, and they’re the masterminds behind all of the best St. Patrick’s Day bar parties. Some of the best bars in Chicago are in on it, too, including Fatpour, LiqrBox, Whiskey Business, Woodie’s Flat, and more! Though technically St. Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, March 17, this year’s parties mostly fall on Saturday, March 14, so you can make the most of your weekend. Make your St. Patrick’s Day plans before tickets sell out!
Bounce Sporting Club | 324 W Chicago Ave
Bounce Sporting Club is sure to deliver all an energetic party crowd is looking for this Chicago St. Patrick’s Day. Experience a wide variety of Table Selections, Video Plasma Walls, Light Shows, and a Premier Crowd at this early morning Irish banger.
Tickets: Starting at $60+
The VIG | 1527 N Wells St
“Slainte!” It’s pronounced “Slaan-sha”… and it’s all going down at The VIG this St. Paddy’s holiday. Join the who’s who of the Chicago party scene as we toast to an Irish encounter like no other at this wildly popular attraction in Old Town.
Tickets: Starting at $75+
Broken Barrel Bar | 2548 N Southport Ave
You’ll find the ultimate Irish tailgate scene at Broken Barrel Bar this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. The neighborhood staple will feature a premier crowd, party antics, multi-room format, and vast array of group table packages for reserve.
Tickets: Starting at $60+
Clutch | 316 W Erie St
At Clutch, experience the premier St. Paddy’s Day kickoff! This River North hot spot will feature second to none ambiance, production, energy, and service for a morning celebration you won’t want to miss.
Tickets: Starting at $60+
Concrete Cowboy | 646 N Franklin St
St. Patrick himself wouldn’t miss out on the celebration that’s brewing at Concrete Cowboy. Giddy Up! And get there early, as this River North attraction kicks off the biggest party day in Chicago with an 8 am Irish drink & appetizer package, oversized booths for reserve, dedicated dance floor, and floor-to-ceiling natural lit windows.
Tickets: Sold Out, Tables Available Starting at $325+
Fatpour Wicker Park | 2005 W Division St
It’s time to “Pour Some Paddy’s On Me” with a two-story madhouse at Fatpour (Wicker Park). Where over-the-top antics, Irish party scene, and more are sure to satisfy all in attendance. Let a wide table selection and even private-room-accommodations suit your group needs with arguably the best location in Chicago.
Tickets: Starting at $55+
Fatpour McCormick | 2206 S Indiana Ave
Get ready for the “South Side Irish Pride Party”, which can only be found at the latest sensation to hit Chicago’s South Loop: Fatpour (McCormick)! Guests can rock out with floor-to-ceiling windows, video plasma walls, group table packages, and a premier Irish-party-ambiance.
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Hopsmith | 15 W Division St
Get Your Green On this St. Paddy’s at Hopsmith. With multiple floors of crowd-pleasing amenities, retractable skylight roof, and floor to ceiling windows… this Gold Coast spotlight is the epitome of an Irish eruption. Luxury Table Packages and a Premier Crowd will all lead the way for a St. Paddy’s Celebration second to none.
Tickets: Sold Out, Tables Available Starting at $250+
Houndstooth | 3369 N Clark St
Houndstooth Saloon is serving up everything a wild party-crowd could be looking for this Chicago St. Patrick’s Day. Where new style and old vibes collide perfectly at this friendly attraction in Wrigleyville. Irish antics, tables for reserve, and even private rooms for large group accommodations are now on tap at Houndstooth!
Tickets: Starting at $35+
Irish Oak | 3511 N Clark St
From the moment you walk in… you’ll soon realize why Everyone’s Chi-rish at Irish Oak. Wrigleyville’s ultimate party destination pairs traditional Irish heritage with a modern whiskey throw-down featuring party antics, table service, group accommodations, and so much more. Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Oak… but it’s not every day a party like THIS happens.
Tickets: Starting at $45+
LiqrBox | 873 N Orleans St
LiqrBox will be taking their Irish celebration to a whole new level this Chicago St. Patrick’s Day. With an unparalleled light show, a wide range of table selection, and multiple floors of pure madness… giving all in attendance an “out-of-the-box” experience for the #1 party day in Chicago.
Tickets: Starting at $40+
Parlor Wicker Park | 1824 W Division St
Lay your St. Patrick’s Day party-foundation down at Parlor (Wicker Park)! Where top of the line food & beverage magnificence collide with an expansive venue space, premier crowd, and exterior patio scene sure to please all party goers. The party kicks off early for this Wicker Park neighborhood favorite.
Tickets: Starting at $60+
The Whale | 2427 N Milwaukee Ave
Test your luck at Logan Square’s premier party venue! The Whale will be kicking it off early this St. Patrick’s Day with a mornin’ food & appetizer package. Enjoy a hint of class with your Irish celebration, premier service, and trendy tables for reserve; not to mention a party crowd to match!
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Whiskey Business | 1367 N Milwaukee Ave
It’s a “Chi-rish Invasion” at Whiskey Business, one of Wicker Park’s most popular St. Paddy’s destinations! Featuring Luxury Table Packages for Reserve, Outdoor Party Patio, Irish Drink & Meal Package, and a Premier Crowd topping off Chicago’s wildest party day of the year.
Tickets: Sold Out
Woodie’s | 1535 N Wells St
Retro vinyl gets an Irish makeover this Chicago St. Patrick’s Day at Woodie’s in Old Town. Positioned on arguably one of the finest party blocks in the city, all three floors will be slamming with Irish drinks, bites, and a whole lot more. If you’re looking to be entertained… Woodie’s is sure to start you up, and won’t let you down.
Tickets: Sold Out, Tables Available Starting at $350+
Merchant | 3137 W Logan Blvd
Already known as Logan Square’s “all day bar”… Merchant will be kicking it off early this St. Patrick’s Day with a mornin’ food & drink package. Find your Irish happy place here and celebrate one of Chicago’s favorite days of the year.
Tickets: Starting at $30+
Utopian Tailgate | 1608 N Wells St
Utopian Tailgate is Chicago’s greatest rooftop party scape located in the heart of Old Town. Let an indoor/outdoor whimsical venue rock your St. Paddy’s celebration on Chicago’s favorite party day of the year. Equipped with an electric Dance Party Avenue, Skyline Views, and Group Table Packages, guests will experience a premier celebration in charismatic style.
Tickets: Sold Out, Tables Available Starting at $250+
Trophy Room | 170 W Ontario St
It’s Trophy Room for the Win this St. Patrick’s Day Chicago! Sports Lounge meets Day Club at this wildly popular River North attraction for an early mornin’ Irish throw-down like no other.
Tickets: Starting at $40+
Clover | 722 W Grand Ave
Clover is a neighborhood bar with an old-school feel, and you’ll love their prime location off of Grand Ave in Chicago’s River West to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It doesn’t get much more “Irish” than Clover, and the party doesn’t get much better anywhere in Chicago either!
Tickets: Starting at $30+
Rebel & Rye | 726 W Grand Ave
A whiskey lover’s dream, Rebel & Rye is the newest gem in River West and now your favorite spot to start your St Patrick’s Day celebration. It’s a high-class encounter featuring music, select table service, group accommodations, and so much more.
Tickets: Starting at $30+
The Reveler | 3403 N Damen Ave
In the tradition of a great American bar, this neighborhood spotlight will host the ultimate St Paddy’s Day in the heart of historic, Roscoe Village. The Reveler, a state-of-the-art gathering spot with a vast array of plasma TVs, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide selection of table packages and even private-room-accommodations has all your party group could be looking for with a celebration like no other.
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Celtic Crown | 4301 N Western Ave
Celtic Crown is Chicago’s quintessential Irish watering hole. The lucky day brings you multiple rustic rooms to party like a hooligan, traditional music, giveaways and more. Belly up to the bar or settle in serious with one of our many group table packages for reserve.
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Trace | 3714 N Clark St
No neighborhood parties quite like Wrigleyville, and that’s exactly where you’ll find yourself to kick off the biggest bar day of the year at Trace. Early morning banger meets Late night neon with one of the best morning drink packages Chicago has to offer. Not to mention table packages, large group accommodations, and unique party avenues to top it off.
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Full Shilling | 3724 N Clark St
Chicago’s party reputation sets the bar at the Irish icon in the heart of Wrigleyville, Full Shilling. Go for the Gold and Go All Out with a four-hour drink & appetizer package featuring your classic Irish favorites and antics.
Tickets: Starting at $25+
Butcher’s Tap | 3553 N Southport Ave
Carve up some fun at the appropriately named Butcher’s Tap, one of Wrigleyville’s finest tap houses in the Windy City and home to a St. Paddy’s morning celebration like no other. Multi-floors and party avenues will be of plenty, as well as a vast selection of table packages to accommodate party groups of all sizes.
Tickets: Starting at $30+
Wanna know what’s it like to attend a Green Curtain Events St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza? Peep the video below to check out last year’s St. Patrick’s Day bar parties.
[embedded content]St Patrick’s Day Chicago from Nick Pobutsky on Vimeo.
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