St. Patrick's Day Chicago Deals 2026
By 312Deals Team · Updated March 2026
61 St. Patrick's Day food & drink specials across 46 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
Lakeview(16 deals at 6 venues)
All Lakeview dealsFinley Dunnes Tavern11 deals
All Day Drink Specials — All-day pricing on select drinks including $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, and $6 Oh Yeah Bomb
Daily Drink Specials — Daily specials on PBR, Paddy's Irish Whiskey, and Oh Yeah Bomb
Daily Bar Specials — Daily drink specials including $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $20 domestic buckets, and $30 seltzer buckets
Daily Drink Specials — Daily drink specials featuring $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, and $5 Big Wave Draft from 5pm-2am
Wednesday Daily Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $5 Big Wave Draft
Thursday Daily Specials — $6 Tito Cocktails, $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $10 Tullamore Dew & Draft Beer
Friday Night Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $6 Oh Yeah Bomb
Saturday Daily Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $17 Domestic Pitchers
Sunday Daily Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $20 Domestic Buckets, $30 Seltzer Buckets
Monday Daily Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $9 Ryan Burger, $4 Busch Light Tallboys
Tuesday Daily Specials — $2.50 PBR, $4 Paddy's Irish Whiskey, $10 Tullamore Dew & Draft Beer, $20 Corona/Pacifico Buckets, $5 Modelo Drafts
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.
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.
Wrigleyville(6 deals at 4 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
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
Chicago Shamrock Crawl — Limited $39 pre-sale tickets include admission to 25+ bars, crawl t-shirt, breakfast buffets, and gift cards
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 777 Slot Tournament — Tuesdays in March 10AM-5PM - slot tournament with top 10 winners receiving up to $1,000 free slot play
March 10Shamrock Strike Challenge — Roll a strike to score free bowling - challenge appears to be ending in two days from post date
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
Naperville(3 deals at 2 venues)
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 10thSt. Patty's Inspired Menu by Burn 'N Bull — Special St. Patrick's Day inspired menu featuring Pastrami, Irish Stew, Reuben Egg Rolls and more
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
West Town(2 deals at 2 venues)
All West Town dealsCorned Beef Eggs Benedict Weekend Special — St. Patrick's Day weekend special featuring Corned Beef Eggs Benedict
NBA Playoffs Watch Party — NBA playoffs watch party with $4 Paddy's and $5 Miller/Coors pints during games
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
Gold Coast(2 deals at 2 venues)
All Gold Coast dealsBottomless Brunch — Bottomless brunch available during St. Patrick's Day weekend
Irish Fest Block Party — Irish Fest block party in River North, just steps from the river
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 13thChinatown(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Chinatown dealsShamrock Shaped Pizza Special — Limited time St. Patrick's Day special featuring shamrock shaped pizza with your choice of toppings. Special offers may vary by location.
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, 2026Brookfield(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Brookfield dealsShamrockfest 2026 — St. Patrick's Day themed event - specific deals and pricing not available in current content
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
Streeterville(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
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 9-17Hegewisch(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Hegewisch dealsSaturday Brunch — Saturday brunch service at St. Patrick's Steakhouse from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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 16thPortage Park(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Portage Park dealsIrish Bash with Free Buffet — Free entry to Irish bash event with complimentary Irish buffet, live bands, bagpipes, and Trinity Irish Dancers
Bucktown(1 deal at 1 venue)
All Bucktown dealsFeliz Día de San Patricio Kickoff — March 10 kickoff with drink specials, tacos and Luck of the Irish Golden Cooler giveaway at 7pm
March 10Jump to a Neighborhood
Lakeview (16)Wrigleyville (6)River North (5)The Loop (4)Naperville (3)Hyde Park (3)West Town (2)Lincoln Square (2)Gold Coast (2)Old Town (2)Chinatown (1)Plainfield (1)Brookfield (1)Gage Park (1)Streeterville (1)Pilsen (1)Rogers Park (1)Lincoln Park (1)Uptown (1)Oak Park (1)Avondale (1)Hegewisch (1)University Village (1)Schaumburg (1)Portage Park (1)Bucktown (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 16 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 61 St. Patrick's Day food and drink specials across 46 Chicago venues. Lakeview has 16 deals, Wrigleyville has 6 deals, River North has 5 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?
- Lakeview leads with 16 specials, followed by Wrigleyville (6), River North (5), The Loop (4), Naperville (3). 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 61+ 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: April 29, 2026.