Give us all the corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, shepherd's pie and Guinness our stomachs can handle and we'll instantly transform into a bunch of happy leprechauns who just found their pot of gold. Just because Biscayne Bay isn't dyed the brightest shade of green like the Chicago River in honor of St. Patrick's Day doesn't mean that there aren't bar crawls, themed festivals, dozens of beer and whiskey specials and block parties to have a lucky time in Miami for St. Paddy's.
Shamrock away at these festive events taking place across the 305, where live music, green beer, Harp lagers, games, specialty foods and shots of your favorite Irish liquor will be aplenty—with a little Miami flavor mixed in for good measure.
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If you're serious about celebrating, you can't miss the 30th annual JohnMartin's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival, taking place along Miracle Mile in partnership with the City of Coral Gables and the Irish Consulate. From 4 p.m. until midnight, you'll get to experience some of the Irish pub's signature dishes like Bangers & Mash, Cornbeef & Cabbage, Guinness Beer Burgers, Wings with Irish BBQ and Mini Pork Osso Bucco, in addition to a free Harp Lager with the purchase of any Irish Whiskey shot. Expect live bands, entertainment, games, bar stations and loads of Irish fun. RSVP and you'll receive a free shot glass upon arrival.
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Hosted by women's social club Brickell Babe Bible, Rosa Sky presents its St. Patrick's Day Emerald Extravaganza during the newly launched happy hour from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Don your green getup and enjoy the robust happy hour menu featuring Whispering Angel, draft beers, specialty cocktails and liquor, as well as bites ranging from Cuban cigars to buffalo chicken empanadas. Meet new gal pals while celebrating St. Paddy's Miami style, and don't forget to secure your reservation for Friday.
Wynwood Brewing Co., Veza Sur and Crawl With Us have teamed up to bring you the 6th annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl, a two-day adventure through Wynwood featuring entry to classic drinking institutions minus the cover charge. At $25 per single ticket, you could be sloshing around those green beers in festive bliss at places like Le Chick, SHOTS and more, all at your own leisure. And don't forget about the after party!
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How can you say no to karaoke combined with food and drink specials in the spirit of the Irish? That's Alton Food Hall's St. Paddy's Day recipe, which will undoubtedly be a hit. Flex your vocal chords and you'll be granted a free shot, and then refuel with bites from Moonbowls, Wingstop, Di Pot, Pesqueria, O4W Pizza, 212 Eats and more.
Head over to Tobacco Road by Kush Hospitality for an epic St. Paddy's block party that is set to take over the streets surrounding Brickell City Centre. The streets will be painted green with leprechauns and green beer flowing in all directions. After your free welcome beer, you'll surely be entertained with themed games, dunk tanks, music and a selfie station coined "Wall of Patricks." The festivities last until 3 a.m. so be prepared for a raucous night.
Lads and lassies, get ready for the ultimate Brickell bar hop by Miami Bar Crawls for the eighth year in a row, starting at everyone's favorite late night joint Blackbird Ordinary. For $25, you'll score five free drinks and free cover at RedBar, American Social, Batch, Candela and Sweet Caroline on either Friday or Saturday.
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What better way to celebrate St. Paddy's or any holiday than with tacos and tequila? Okay yes, that pairing doesn't exactly scream Irish, but we're still in Miami after all. Get ready to down drink specials such as green tea and teeling shots and expect to be wowed with fun giveaways and the usual Bodega spirit—but make it green.
For a more peaceful way to honor the holiday, gaze at the moon at Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables and enjoy an hour-long bagpipe performance with beer samples provided by Veza Sur.
Photography by: Courtesy of Breakwater Hospitality Group
