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St. Patrick's Day Chicago Deals 2026

By 312Deals Team · Updated June 2026

81 St. Patrick's Day food & drink specials across 51 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

River North(16 deals at 6 venues)

All River North deals
Daily Drink Specials
$4 Blue Moon Draft Pints
$4 Sam Adams Boston Lager
All Day Happy Hour Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM: $17 Buckets of Beer (5 bottles), $6 Absolut cocktails, $4.50 Blue Moon Drafts
Lunch + Draft Beer Specials under $10 (every day with lunch purchase)
Thursday Special: Brisket Sandwich Basket
Everyday: $3 Mystery Shots, Daily Pint Specials, Daily Pitcher Specials
Free Popcorn
$3 Mystery Shots (Everyday)
Daily Pint Specials (Everyday)
Daily Pitcher Specials (Everyday)
St. Patrick's Day Specials
Kegs & Eggs
March 14
Non-Boozy Shenanigan Shake
Shamrock Patrón Tequila Margarita Tree
Shamrock Strike Challenge

Lakeview(9 deals at 6 venues)

All Lakeview deals
Everyday — $4 Paddy's Shots + $2.50 PBR Drafts
Monday — $4 Busch Light Tallboys
Saturday Specials
Everyday: $4 Paddy's Shots, $2.50 PBR Drafts, $12.50 PBR pitchers
St. Patrick's Weekend Bottomless Brunch with Guinness
Luck'd Up! Parade Day After Party
Chicago River Dyeing Celebration
Green Beer Chips Lucky Draw
Shamrock Shake Special
Chicago Shamrock Crawl - Wrigleyville
Chicago Shamrock Crawl - River North
St. Patrick's Day Party
2nd Annual St Practice Day
Get Shamrocked Brunch
Chicago Shamrock Crawl
Chicago Shamrock Crawl

Hegewisch(6 deals at 1 venue)

All Hegewisch 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).
Taco Tuesday on the Rooftop every Tuesday from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Sunday Brunch: Bottomless mimosas every Sunday with a live DJ and menu items like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and eggs benedict.
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
Taco Tuesday: Rooftop open for Taco Tuesday (Tuesdays 6-10 PM)
Weekend Brunch: Bottomless mimosas every Sunday with a live DJ

Old Town(5 deals at 2 venues)

All Old Town deals
St. Patrick's Day Morning Session
St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Session
St. Patrick's Day Riverwalk Celebration - Morning Session
St. Patrick's Day Riverwalk Celebration - Afternoon Session
Kickoff Party
March 13th

The Loop(4 deals at 4 venues)

All The Loop deals
Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Shamrockin' Parade Day Specials
St. Paddy's Shakes
Iron & Irish Post-Parade Party

Aurora(4 deals at 1 venue)

All Aurora deals
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
St. Patrick's Day Special
St. Patrick's Day Special Hours
Saint Patrick's Family Day

Naperville(3 deals at 2 venues)

All Naperville deals
Shamrock Paint & Sip Event
Shamrock Craft Workshop
March 10th
St. Patty's Inspired Menu by Burn 'N Bull

Lockport(3 deals at 1 venue)

All Lockport deals
Paddy's3 deals
Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm with $5 Well Liquor and House Wine
$3 select 16 oz draft beer Mon-Fri 4-7pm
Food specials change periodically, ask your server

Brookfield(2 deals at 2 venues)

All Brookfield deals
Shamrockfest 2026
St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Lombard(2 deals at 2 venues)

All Lombard deals
St. Patrick's Day Specials
St. Patrick's Day Special
St. Patrick's Day Weekend Specials
St. Patrick's Day Weekend Specials
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Festival - Opening Night
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Festival - Weekend Pass
River Dance St. Patrick's Weekend Special
March 14th-15th
Shamrockin' at the Pier - Shot Specials

Gage Park(2 deals at 2 venues)

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Shamrockin' at the Pier Bar Crawl
Complimentary open bar (wristband required) for a Members-Only Networking Happy Hour on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

West Town(2 deals at 1 venue)

All West Town deals
NBA Playoffs Watch Party
Stanley Cup Final Watch Party

Evanston(1 deal at 1 venue)

All Evanston deals
St. Patrick's Day Specials
St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Special
March 16-17

Bucktown(1 deal at 1 venue)

All Bucktown deals
$7 pints of Guinness for humans and free Lucky Puppuccinos for pups wearing green during St. Patrick's Day series (event-specific).
Complimentary sustenance on holidays (e.g., crock pot of corned beef & cabbage on St. Patrick's Day)
St. Patty's Week Specials
March 12-17, 2026

West Loop(1 deal at 1 venue)

All West Loop deals
$5 Bud Light (green beer)
Irish Thirst Trap
Weekend Specials
Shamrock Paint & Sip Workshop
March 16th

Pilsen(1 deal at 1 venue)

All Pilsen deals
Shamrock Specials

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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 16 deals, thanks to its concentration of bars along the riverwalk. Lakeview comes in second with 9 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 81 St. Patrick's Day food and drink specials across 51 Chicago venues. River North has 16 deals, Lakeview has 9 deals, Wrigleyville has 7 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 16 specials, followed by Lakeview (9), Wrigleyville (7), Hegewisch (6), Old Town (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 81+ 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: June 13, 2026.