St. Patrick's Day Chicago Deals 2026
By 312Deals Team · Updated September 2026
62 St. Patrick's Day food & drink specials across 44 venues and 26 neighborhoods. From Irish pubs to rooftop bars, from $5 green beers to prix fixe corned beef dinners, every deal in one place. The river turns green Saturday March 14 at 10 AM.
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St. Patrick's Day
Chicago River Dyeing, Saturday March 14
The Chicago River gets dyed green at 10 AM between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive. The downtown parade starts at noon on Columbus Drive. Many bars and restaurants open early with specials starting at 7-9 AM. Best viewing: Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wacker Drive, and riverwalk restaurants in River North and The Loop.
St. Patrick's Day Deals by Neighborhood
West Town(12 deals at 3 venues)
All West Town dealsMac'S American Food10 deals
Tuesday: Paddy Irish Whiskey Shots $4, Moscow Mules $5, Domestic Drafts $3, Well Cocktails $4
Thursday: Paddy Irish Whiskey Shots $4, Moscow Mules $5, All Cans $5, All Bottled Beers $4
Monday, Friday-Sunday: Paddy Irish Whiskey Shots $4, Moscow Mules $5
Wednesday: Paddy Irish Whiskey Shots $4, Moscow Mules $5, Domestic Pitchers $12
NBA Playoffs Watch Party, NBA playoffs watch party with $4 Paddy's and $5 Miller/Coors pints during games
Stanley Cup Final Watch Party, Stanley Cup Final game day drink specials featuring $4 Paddy's, $5 Skrewball, $5 Miller/Coors pints, $6 Cucumber Vodka Mules and more during Las Vegas vs Carolina game
USMNT vs. Australia Watch Party Drink Deals, Mac's is showing USMNT vs. Australia starting at 2pm with drink specials all day including $5 Miller/Coors pints, $4 Paddy's, and $4 Pink Whitney shots.
Matinee Watch Party – Norway vs France, Watch party for Norway vs France soccer match starting at 2 p.m. Drink specials include $5 Miller/Coors pints, $4 Paddy's, $6 Blueberry-Raspberry Lemonades, and more all day.
USA vs. Turkey Watch Party, USA vs. Turkey soccer watch party with drink deals all day — $5 Miller/Coors pints, $4 Paddy's, $6 Blueberry-Raspberry Mules, and $5 Skrewball. Game kicks off at 9 PM.
Mexico vs Czech Republic Watch Party Drink Deals, Watch party for Mexico vs Czech Republic starting at 8pm. Drink specials include $5 Miller/Coors pints, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $4 Pink Whitney, and $5 Skrewball all day.
SPECIAL: ST.PATRICK (8pcs) Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado top salmon wasabi mayo, green tobiko $16.95
Corned Beef Eggs Benedict Weekend Special, St. Patrick's Day weekend special featuring Corned Beef Eggs Benedict
Lakeview(7 deals at 5 venues)
All Lakeview dealsFinley Dunnes Tavern3 deals
Monday — $4 Busch Light Tallboys, $4 Busch Light tallboys every Monday (in addition to the everyday $4 Paddy's shots and $2.50 PBR drafts).
$4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey every day
Saturday Specials, Saturday drink specials with discounted PBR, Paddy's Irish Whiskey, and domestic pitchers
Luck'd Up! Parade Day After Party, St. Patrick's Day parade after party with DJs spinning all day and drink specials
San Patricio Special, Limited time St. Patrick's themed special featuring house-made corned beef sandwich with option to upgrade to Reuben. Choice of bagel with green bagels available next week.
Chicago River Dyeing Celebration, Special event celebrating Chicago River dyeing with green beer, green mimosas, brunch stations, and live DJ
Green Beer Chips Lucky Draw, Limited edition Green Beer Chips with 1 in 20 bags containing actual green chips. Finding green chips wins a digital prize and entry to win free chips for a year.
Wrigleyville(6 deals at 4 venues)
All Wrigleyville dealsHvac Pub2 deals
Chicago Shamrock Crawl, St. Patrick's Day bar crawl event with drinks, music, and St. Paddy's vibes
After Dark Party, Late night St. Patrick's Day party continuation with DJs
Stolen Saddle2 deals
Miller Mondays: $2 Miller Lites, $3 Paddy's Irish Whiskey (all day, even on Cubs game days)
Miller Mondays, All-day Monday special featuring $2 Miller Lites and $3 Paddy's Irish Whiskey — even on Cubs game days.
Get Shamrocked Brunch, $40 ticket includes guaranteed entry, breakfast buffet, and drinks from 9 AM to noon for St. Patrick's Day/Chelsea vs Newcastle match
2nd Annual St Practice Day, St. Patrick's Day practice event featuring special Irish menu items, live band, and Guinness/Tullamore Dew tastings with swag
The Loop(5 deals at 4 venues)
All The Loop dealsIndustry Ales2 deals
Iron & Irish Pre-Parade Breakfast Party, St. Patrick's Day pre-parade breakfast party with tiered ticket options including General Admission, beer packages, and VIP experiences with breakfast buffet
Iron & Irish Post-Parade Party, St. Patrick's Day post-parade party with live music, bagpipers, limited-edition food specials, and green beer
Bottomless Mimosa Brunch, Bottomless mimosa brunch during St. Patrick's Weekend celebration
Shamrockin' Parade Day Specials, St. Patrick's Day special menu featuring Irish cocktails and traditional Irish dishes, with live music from Band of Brothers Pipes and Drums post parade
$15 Guinness + Paddy Shot
River North(5 deals at 5 venues)
All River North dealsKegs & Eggs, St. Patrick's Day weekend brunch event on March 14, 9am-12pm with ticket including all draft beer and eggs
March 14Non-Boozy Shenanigan Shake, Limited time St. Patrick's Day themed non-alcoholic shake with creamy mint flavor, whipped cream, and St. Paddy's Day spirit
Shamrock Patrón Tequila Margarita Tree, Four Patrón Margaritas made for sharing and celebrating St. Paddy's Day
Shamrock Strike Challenge, A Lucky Lane is randomly selected every two hours from March 15-17. Guests on the selected lane get one attempt to roll a strike for a chance to win a free hour of bowling. Kings Rewards membership required.
March 15-17Shamrock Strike Challenge, Roll a strike to score free bowling - challenge appears to be ending in two days from post date
Hegewisch(3 deals at 1 venue)
All Hegewisch dealsSt Patrick's Place3 deals
Bottomless mimosas every Sunday at St. Patrick's weekend brunch
Saturday Brunch, Saturday brunch service at St. Patrick's Steakhouse from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
25% off your bill if you follow @stpatrickssteakhouse and @theblackfoodies
Hyde Park(3 deals at 2 venues)
All Hyde Park dealsBar David / Rubenstein Forum2 deals
Saint Patrick's Day Specials, St. Patrick's Day seasonal specials featuring corned beef sandwich for lunch, classic corned beef dinner special, and Guinness Draught Stout by the bottle
Guinness Draught Stout Special, New menu addition - Guinness Draught Stout available at the bar or while dining for $8 while supplies last, promoted for St. Patrick's Day
Tipsy Tuesday Trivia, St. Patrick's edition trivia with 6 rounds of interactive trivia, picture clues on big screens, and prizes
Old Town(2 deals at 2 venues)
All Old Town dealsLuck of the Irish Celebration, St. Patrick's Day celebration on the Riverwalk with entertainment and city views - $85 package
Kickoff Party, St. Paddy's week kickoff party on Friday March 13th
March 13thNaperville(2 deals at 1 venue)
All Naperville dealsNoon Whistle Brewing2 deals
Shamrock Paint & Sip Event, Paint & Sip event featuring 4" wooden tabletop shamrock creation with all supplies provided. Drinks available for purchase during the event.
Shamrock Craft Workshop, Create a festive 4" wooden shamrock while sipping your favorite drink. Workshop event on March 10th at 6pm.
March 10thGold Coast(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Gold Coast dealsBottomless Brunch, Bottomless brunch available during St. Patrick's Day weekend
La Grange(1 deal at 1 venue)
All La Grange dealsShamrockfest 2026, St. Patrick's Day themed event - specific deals and pricing not available in current content
Aurora(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Aurora dealsSaint Patrick's Family Day, Saint Patrick's Day celebration with Irish-inspired drinks, live music, dancing, games, and entertainment. Features McNulty Irish Dancers and Feelgood Leprechauns.
Lisle(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Lisle dealsSt. Patty's Inspired Menu by Burn 'N Bull, Special St. Patrick's Day inspired menu featuring Pastrami, Irish Stew, Reuben Egg Rolls and more
Gage Park(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Gage Park dealsShamrockin' at the Pier Bar Crawl, St. Patrick's Day bar crawl event at Navy Pier, doors open 8AM, DJ Eric Drick 12-4PM, Delos DJ set 4-8PM
Rogers Park(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Rogers Park dealsCorned Beef Specials, Corned beef specials available Monday and Tuesday following St. Patrick's Day
Lincoln Park(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Lincoln Park dealsCorned Beef Special, Corned beef special for St. Patrick's Day, served until they run out
Uptown(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Uptown dealsSan Patricio Margarita Special, Special St. Patrick's Day themed margarita with Oaxacan twist - cucumber margarita with mezcal, mint and Oaxacan flavors, available March 13-15
March 13-15Oak Park(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Oak Park dealsGreen Time Hemp Co BOGO 50% Off, St. Patrick's Day special on Green Time Hemp Co beverages including Blue Steel THC Seltzers and Moon Rox THC sodas. No calories, no sugar, no alcohol THC beverages.
Avondale(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Avondale dealsSt. Patio's Festive Food & Drink Specials, Festive food and drink specials for St. Patrick's Day celebration from March 9-17
March 9-17Streeterville(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Streeterville dealsShamrockin' at the Pier - Shot Specials, St. Patrick's themed shot specials and Jameson features
Pilsen(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Pilsen dealsShamrock Specials, St. Patrick's Day themed drink specials available all day while supplies last
Plainfield(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Plainfield dealsSt. Patty's Week Specials, Annual Corned Beef specials for St. Patrick's Day week, March 12-17, 2026
March 12-17, 2026West Loop(1 deal at 1 venue)
All West Loop deals$5 Bud Light (green beer)
Lincoln Square(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Lincoln Square dealsWeekend Specials, St. Paddy's Day weekend specials - specialty slice available at all Dimo's locations
University Village(1 deal at 1 venue)
All University Village dealsIrish Thirst Trap, 16oz Guinness with Paddy's Shot
Schaumburg(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Schaumburg dealsShamrock Paint & Sip Workshop, Paint & Sip workshop featuring 4-inch wooden tabletop shamrock painting with all supplies provided. Drinks available for purchase during event. Event date: March 16th at 6pm.
March 16thJump to a Neighborhood
West Town (12)Lakeview (7)Wrigleyville (6)The Loop (5)River North (5)Hegewisch (3)Hyde Park (3)Old Town (2)Naperville (2)Gold Coast (1)La Grange (1)Aurora (1)Lisle (1)Gage Park (1)Rogers Park (1)Lincoln Park (1)Uptown (1)Oak Park (1)Avondale (1)Streeterville (1)Pilsen (1)Plainfield (1)West Loop (1)Lincoln Square (1)University Village (1)Schaumburg (1)
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago: What to Know
Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day harder than almost any city in America. The tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green has been going on since 1962, and it draws hundreds of thousands of people downtown every year. In 2026, the festivities fall on Saturday, March 14, meaning bars and restaurants go all out.
River North is ground zero with 5 deals, thanks to its concentration of bars along the riverwalk. Lakeview comes in second with 7 specials, especially along Clark Street. The Loop and Lincoln Park round out the top four.
Expect deals on Guinness, Jameson, Irish-themed cocktails, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd's pie. Many venues host ticketed events with open bars and live music. Others run walk-in specials all day. Use our search to find exactly what you're looking for.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best St. Patrick's Day deals in Chicago 2026?
- We found 62 St. Patrick's Day food and drink specials across 44 Chicago venues. West Town has 12 deals, Lakeview has 7 deals, Wrigleyville has 6 deals. Deals range from Irish beer specials and green cocktails to corned beef dinners and themed brunch events.
- When is St. Patrick's Day 2026 in Chicago?
- St. Patrick's Day 2026 is Saturday, March 14. The Chicago River dyeing happens at 10 AM, and the downtown parade starts at noon on Columbus Drive. Many bars open as early as 7 AM for the celebration.
- Where is the Chicago River dyed green?
- The river is dyed green between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive. Best viewing spots include the Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wacker Drive, and riverwalk restaurants. Many River North and Loop venues offer rooftop or riverside specials.
- What neighborhoods have the most St. Patrick's Day specials?
- West Town leads with 12 specials, followed by Lakeview (7), Wrigleyville (6), The Loop (5), River North (5). Chicago's south side Irish neighborhoods like Beverly and Edison Park also have celebrations.
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About This Guide
This guide is based on data from 312Deals, which tracks 62+ St. Patrick's Day deals across Chicago. Deals are scraped from restaurant websites and social media, then verified by our community. Prices and times may change without notice, always confirm with the venue directly. Last updated: September 12, 2026.