Bagpipers make the celebration at The Harp.: Courtesy of The Harp
There are plenty of places to party on St. Patrick’s Day, but one of the more special celebrations is at The Harp.
The pre-party is Saturday night when representatives from Jameson’s Irish Whiskey and SportsRadio 610 will be on hand with drink specials and giveaways from 8-10 p.m. Then, on Sunday, it’s a parking-lot party starting at noon. Festivities include Irish dancers, bagpipers, live music, food and drink specials. 1625 Richmond, 713-528-7827

Of course, the party has been going on all week at Griff’s. In its 48th year, Griff’s celebration continues Thursday with the crowning of the bar’s St. Paddy’s Day Queen. On Saturday, the day begins with a caravan to the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Back at the bar, there will be Irish stew and chili cookoffs. On Sunday, the day begins early with live music and features green beer and a “lot of shenanigans.” Admission on Sunday is $10. 3416 Roseland, 713-528-9912

Celtic Gardens and its sister bar, Pub Fiction, will team up for two days of St. Patrick’s hijinks. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday; live bands will play on two stages both days, green beer and freshly grilled party fare will be available. 2300 Louisiana, 713-900-2500

Another tag-team celebration includes Lucky's Pub and Cork Soakers in EaDo. Doors open at 9 a.m. for this huge parking-lot party. Fifteen bands will perform, as well as bagpipers. And organizers are promising the world’s largest Harlem Shake. Advance tickets are $10; a VIP ticket good for private bars, restrooms and complimentary snacks is $50. Purchase tickets online at luckyspub.com. 801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010.
Lucky’s-Heights (2520 Houston, 713-862-2400) and Lucky’s-Cypress (27126 Northwest Freeway, 281-758-2514) also will be hosting large St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Also teaming up for the Irish-fueled holiday are Washington Avenue neighbors Little J’s, Underdogs Sports Pub and Lava Rock. The party starts at noon and includes live music, a crawfish boil, face and body painting, beer pong. Drink specials include $4 green Bud Light, $3 margaritas and $1 Jell-O shots. 4218 Washington, 832-649-5293


What's in a name? A holiday.: Courtesy of The Harp
McElroy’s Pub will open at 11 a.m. Sunday for its celebration. There will be live music, corned beef sandwiches via Speers Rolling Bistro and plenty of Guinness and Jameson. 3607 S. Sandman, 713-524-2444
For a more laid-back celebration, head to Shay McElroy’s Irish Pub. Corned beef sandwiches will be available as well as perfectly poured pints of Guinness. 909 Texas, 713-223-2444

AT THE PUBS & TAVERNS

Baker St. Pub & Grills: All eight of these British-themed pubs, Sherlock’s and Watson’s House of Ale, will host parties starting at 11 a.m. Festivities will include live music, green beer and giveaways. Find the nearest location at sherlockspubco.com.

Bogies Pub-Missouri City: A chugging contest, a scavenger hunt and a flip cup tournament are part of Sunday’s festivities. Also $5 Jameson and Bushmill and $6 Car Bombs. Missouri City
2803 Dulles Ave. in Missouri City, 281-499-9898

Boondoggles Pub: The party goes from night to day at this Clear Lake-area pub. Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, the pub will offer $3 green beer, $4 Irish brews and “funky green pizza.” On Sunday, beginning at 11 a.m., the party re-ignites with drink special and a full holiday menu including corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew. 4106 Nasa Parkway in El Lago, 281-326-2739

Brian O’Neill’s: Parking-lot party starts with an Irish breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Later, there will be Irish dancers, bagpipers, live music and food and drink specials. $10 cover. 5555 Morningside, 713-522-2603

Firkin & Phoenix: Celebrating Friday-Sunday with a parking lot party. $3 green beer, $5 Guinness and a crawfish boil on Saturday and Sunday. 1915 Westheimer, 713-526-3100

Goose’s Acre Bistro & Irish Pub: Doors open at 8 a.m. for a traditional Irish breakfast. There will be live music on two stages starting at 11 a.m. Also: green beer, Irish dancers and bagpipers. 21 Waterway in The Woodlands, 281-466-1502


The St. Patrick's Party crowd at The Harp.: Courtesy of The Harp
Hendricks Pub: This block party — a collaboration with OTC Patio Bar — will feature multiple DJs, tricycle races, an Irish jig contest and more. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cover charge. 3320 Kirby, 713-522-1500

Kenneally's: Doors open at noon. Live music, party tent and a special menu featuring stew and Guinness bread. $10 cover charge. (And you’d better purchase in advance.) 2111 S. Shepherd, 713-630-0486

Kilburn's Tavern: All three locations are marking two days of festivities that include green beer, games and a special Irish menu. Find the nearest location at kilburnstavern.com.

McGonigel's: Festivities start at noon. Entertainment will include Irish dancers and a full lineup of bands. Admission is $22 at the door ($20 in advance). 2425 Norfolk, 713-528-5999

Molly Maguire's Irish Pub: This popular pub is hosting an Irish Stew Cookoff at 3 p.m. Saturday and then pulls out the stops with bagpipers and live music on Sunday. 15945 Kuykendahl, 281-580-6167

Molly’s Olde City Pub: Bagpipers and a crawfish boil on Sunday. 14124 Stuebner Airline, 832-249-6167

Molly Malone’s Pub: Irish stew and corned beef and cabbage will be served all day. Also live music and bagpipers. 7824 Louetta in Spring, 281-370-4949

AT THE BARS

Addix: Doors open at 11 a.m. Live music and $25 all you can eat crawfish. $5 green beer, $4 wells, $10 mimosa carafes, $13 domestic bucks and $18 import buckets. 33 Waugh Dr., 832-582-0611

Bar Louie: Kegs & Eggs will be served 7 a.m.-11 a.m. March 16 and March 17. Admission is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet; also $3 green beer, $5 Irish whiskey and $6 Car Bombs. 24 Waterway in The Woodlands, 281-719-1900

Coaches Sports Bar-Katy: Bikini-themed party with $4 per pound boiled crawfish, $3 Guinness pints, $5 Jameson shots and $5 Car Bombs. Live music. 17754 Katy Freeway, 281-492-0315
Jamison shots. Now that's a party.: Courtesy of The Harp
Cullen’s Live: This Clear Lake-area spot spread its St. Patrick’s celebration over two days. The outdoor stage will feature live music both days. Doors open at 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Food specials include $10 pizzas and a 12-ounce rib-eye with all the trimmings for $15. Tickets are $30 at the door. 11500 Space Center Blvd., 281-991-2000

Crabby Daddy: It’s a Shamrock & Roll party with live music, crawfish and Irish stew and plenty of drink specials. 25186 Interstate 45 in The Woodlands, 281-296-2722

Nick's Sports Bar: This westside parking-lot party kicks off at noon. Live music and $2 green beer all day. 1448 Wilcrest, 713-785-9900

State Bar: Doors open at noon. $5 Jamison, shot specials and the “world’s biggest leprechaun behind the bar.” 909 Texas, 713-229-8888

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill: Doors open at 11 a.m. and crawfish will be served in the outdoor beer garden. $2.50 wells and green beer. 305 Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, 281-362-9610

Westchase Tavern: 10 a.m. free breakfast and at 4 p.m. free corned beef and Irish stew. Happy hour all day. 10630 Westheimer, 713-785-5567

Whatever Sports Bar: Winner of the sexiest Leprechaun costume contest gets $500; $20 all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music, $1.50 green drafts, $3.50 Guinness, $4.50 Car Bombs. 11902 Jones Road, 281-807-9229

OTHER IRISH GOODIES

Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke: Get a whole marinated chicken, two sides and a 16-ounce green beer for $16.79. Served all day. 19901 Gulf Freeway in Webster, 281-332-4222

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen: In honor of the Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin, this Galleria-area restaurant will serve green matzo balls and house-made corned beef and cabbage on Sunday.

Smashburger: Put a cool spin on the holiday with a Shamrock green Mint Oreo shake (approx. $4) made with Häagen-Dazs and Oreo cookies. Find the nearest location at smashburger.com.