St. Patrick's Day Chicago Deals 2026
By 312Deals Team · Updated July 2026
83 St. Patrick's Day food & drink specials across 50 venues and 27 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
River North(19 deals at 6 venues)
All River North dealsThe Shamrock Club14 deals
Daily Drink Specials, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
$4 Blue Moon Draft Pints, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
$4 Sam Adams Boston Lager, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
All Day Happy Hour Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM: $17 Buckets of Beer (5 bottles), $6 Absolut cocktails, $4.50 Blue Moon Drafts, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Lunch + Draft Beer Specials under $10 (every day with lunch purchase), Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Thursday Special: Brisket Sandwich Basket, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Everyday: $3 Mystery Shots, Daily Pint Specials, Daily Pitcher Specials, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Free Popcorn, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
$3 Mystery Shots (Everyday), Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Daily Pint Specials (Everyday), Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Daily Pitcher Specials (Everyday), Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM: $17 Buckets of Beer (5 bottles), $6 Absolut cocktails, $4.50 Blue Moon Drafts, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Happy Hour weekdays 4-7pm with half-price appetizers, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Happy Hour Mon-Thu 4:30-6:30pm with Drink and Bite Specials, Discovered via freshness check for The Shamrock Club
Kegs & 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
West Town(9 deals at 3 venues)
All West Town dealsMac'S American Food7 deals
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.
Mexico vs. South Korea Watch Party Drink Deals, Mac's American Food is hosting a Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup 2026 watch party with all-day drink specials including $5 Miller/Coors pints, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $6 Stoli Blueberry, and more. Game kicks off at 8 PM.
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, Discovered via freshness check for KIN SUSHI & THAI CUISINE
Corned Beef Eggs Benedict Weekend Special, St. Patrick's Day weekend special featuring Corned Beef Eggs Benedict
Wrigleyville(8 deals at 6 venues)
All Wrigleyville dealsMoe's Cantina2 deals
Chicago Shamrock Crawl - Wrigleyville, St. Patrick's Day crawl package including admission to 25+ bars, crawl t-shirt, breakfast buffets, and gift cards
Chicago Shamrock Crawl - River North, St. Patrick's Day crawl starting at 8am with entry to 15+ bars, four $5 gift cards, drink specials, and giveaways
Hvac 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
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
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
Miller Mondays, All-day Monday special featuring $2 Miller Lites and $3 Paddy's Irish Whiskey — even on Cubs game days.
Chicago Shamrock Crawl, Limited $39 pre-sale tickets include admission to 25+ bars, crawl t-shirt, breakfast buffets, and gift cards
Hegewisch(7 deals at 1 venue)
All Hegewisch dealsSt Patrick's Place7 deals
Wings Wednesday: Unlimited wings for $14.99 per person every Wednesday from 4-9 PM (90-minute time limit, no sharing, with purchase of a full-price cocktail)., Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Taco Tuesday on the Rooftop every Tuesday from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM., Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Sunday Brunch: Bottomless mimosas every Sunday with a live DJ and menu items like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and eggs benedict., Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Wings Wednesday: Unlimited wings, $14.99 per person (90-minute time limit, no sharing, with the purchase of a full-price cocktail) every Wednesday 4-9 PM, Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Taco Tuesday: Rooftop open for Taco Tuesday (Tuesdays 6-10 PM), Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Weekend Brunch: Bottomless mimosas every Sunday with a live DJ, Discovered via freshness check for St Patrick's Place
Saturday Brunch, Saturday brunch service at St. Patrick's Steakhouse from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Lakeview(7 deals at 6 venues)
All Lakeview dealsFinley Dunnes Tavern2 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).
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.
Shamrock Shake Special, Limited time shamrock shake available only during March. Made with vanilla soft serve, crème de menthe, crème de cocoa, and Fernet-Branca.
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.
The Loop(4 deals at 3 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
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
Lockport(3 deals at 1 venue)
All Lockport dealsPaddy's3 deals
Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm with $5 Well Liquor and House Wine, Discovered via freshness check for Paddy's
$3 select 16 oz draft beer Mon-Fri 4-7pm, Discovered via freshness check for Paddy's
Food specials change periodically, ask your server, Discovered via freshness check for Paddy's
Gage Park(2 deals at 2 venues)
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
Complimentary open bar (wristband required) for a Members-Only Networking Happy Hour on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Discovered via freshness check for TWISTED SHAMROCK
Lincoln Square(2 deals at 2 venues)
All Lincoln Square dealsGreen Margaritas Weekend Special, Special green margaritas for St. Patrick's Day weekend
Weekend Specials, St. Paddy's Day weekend specials - specialty slice available at all Dimo's locations
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 10thLa 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.
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, 2026Streeterville(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Streeterville dealsShamrockin' at the Pier - Shot Specials, St. Patrick's themed shot specials and Jameson features
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
Pilsen(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Pilsen dealsShamrock Specials, St. Patrick's Day themed drink specials available all day while supplies last
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
Gold Coast(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Gold Coast dealsBottomless Brunch, Bottomless brunch available during St. Patrick's Day weekend
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 9-17University 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 16thWest Loop(1 deal at 1 venue)
All West Loop deals$5 Bud Light (green beer), Discovered via freshness check for Akilia Cosina
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River North (19)West Town (9)Wrigleyville (8)Hegewisch (7)Lakeview (7)The Loop (4)Hyde Park (3)Lockport (3)Gage Park (2)Lincoln Square (2)Old Town (2)Naperville (2)La Grange (1)Aurora (1)Plainfield (1)Streeterville (1)Lisle (1)Pilsen (1)Rogers Park (1)Lincoln Park (1)Gold Coast (1)Uptown (1)Oak Park (1)Avondale (1)University Village (1)Schaumburg (1)West Loop (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 19 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 83 St. Patrick's Day food and drink specials across 50 Chicago venues. River North has 19 deals, West Town has 9 deals, Wrigleyville has 8 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?
- River North leads with 19 specials, followed by West Town (9), Wrigleyville (8), Hegewisch (7), Lakeview (7). 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 83+ 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: July 29, 2026.