St. Patrick’s Day Guide!
St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away and for those of you who haven’t made any special plans yet, we have your guide to being Irish (for the day) on a budget!! Feel free to comment on the post if you have some more ideas on what to do and where to go this March 17th.
Where to Drink:
Dillon’s Irish Pub - What’s better than cheap beer? A variety of cheap beer! Dillon’s in Hollywood offers over 20 draft beers, and all of them are only $3/pint! Everything ranging from Coors Light 
to Blue Moon to Guinness…$3. Incredible, I know. The place is huge but it can get very popular so prepare yourself for a long line on this beer-focused holiday. The Hollywood & Vine Metro station is down the street from the bar, which may be worth considering if you plan on celebrating safely.
Rush Street - This Culver City hot spot has the largest selection of Irish beers in Los Angeles. They’ll also be providing live entertainment by a traditional Irish folk/rock band at 10pm! Rush will be serving corned beef, which you can enjoy with your pint of green beer for an awesomely cheesy Irish experience.
Howl at the Moon – $3 green beers and 2-for-1 irish car bombs are just the beginning! Howl at the Moon, famous for its dueling pianos, is by far the most entertaining bar I’ve been to in LA. If you’re looking for a good party with some great music, these guys know how to throw one! The only downfall is parking at Universal Citywalk can be a bit pricey- so we recommend carpooling with friends.
Tom Bergin’s Tavern – This is our pick for best authentic Irish experience in Los Angeles! They were voted one of the top 10 irish bars in the country on a number of occasions and refuse to serve green beer…authentic indeed.
Non-Drinking Alternatives:
Free Redbox Rental - Become a fan of Redbox on Facebook (let’s be honest, they’ve earned it) and get a code for a free one night rental on 3/17! I’m wondering if they’ll have some Irish-themed movies for the holiday…
The Bad Arm Show - This one-woman comedy show features Maire Clerkin, who asks “what it means to be Irish, what it means if you don’t want to be, and what it means if you’re labeled an Irish Wannabe.” The show looks like a great alternative to the bar scene on St. Patrick’s Day and received rave reviews when it was staged at the Bang Theater in Hollywood recently. Tickets are $17 and available to be purchased in advance on the Santa Monica Playhouse website.
