Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar »
Saturday, March 14-Tuesday, March 17
This popular suburban spot will feature special St. Patrick's Day dishes like shepherd's pie and corned beef with cabbage, $12.95 each. Drink deals include 16-ounce Guinness drafts, Jameson cocktails and shots and shamrock shakers, $4 each.

Bar at InterContinental Chicago »
Saturday, March 14-Tuesday, March 17
Located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the swank InterContinental will be bustling with locals and tourists this season. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the lobby will offer various special Irish-inspired menu items, including corned beef cabbage soup, Guinness beef pie, corned beef sliders and an Irish coffee ice cream trifle for dessert. Drink specials include Irish coffee, Irish eyes (whiskey, creme de menthe, cream and Maraschino cherries) and the Irish kiss (whiskey, peach schnapps, orange juice and ginger ale), $9.50 each.

Bennigan's (S. Michigan) »
Tuesday, March 17
Fresh 105.9 FM will be on-site hosting a live broadcast from noon-2 p.m., and Wedding Banned will play cover tunes beginning at 5 p.m. Food and drink specials available all day.

Bluprint »

Located in the Merchandise Mart, Bluprint will offer plenty of Irish-themed specials, including house-made corned beef with cabbage, $11. The lounge will also invite guests to toast to the Irish with Chicago favorites like Goose Island 312 and Half Acre Over Ale, $4 each.

Brasserie Jo »
Tuesday, March 17; 6-7 p.m.
The French-fueled restaurant will offer a night of beer education with special guest, Hildegard van Ostaden, brewer for Urthel Brewery. The class will consist of a brief history of Urthel, beer tasting and passed appetizers.

Bridget McNeil's »
Saturday, March 14-Tuesday, March 17
Bridget McNeill's will offer a traditional Irish breakfast, Irish karaoke (Tuesday evening only) and $10 bottomless bloody Marys and mimosas (Sunday, March 15). The pub will also have plenty of Guinness, Smithwick’s. Magner's and Harp in addition to its Irish car bombs and Jameson shot specials.

Chen's »
Tuesday, March 17
The Chinese restaurant will offer $4 Sapporo drafts and a lineup of green-inspired menu items like veggie dumplings, edamame and green tea ice cream.

Cityscape Bar »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Cityscape Bar invites guests to watch the Chicago River turn green in style (and warmth) from its 15th-floor hotel location. In celebration of the Irish holiday, Cityscape will offer special St. Patrick's cocktails and Guinness drafts, as well as complimentary appetizers including mini corned beef sandwiches, Guinness barbecue wings and vegetable crudites from 5-7:30 p.m.

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Duke's Alehouse's four-day St. Paddy's Day celebration will feature week-long drink specials with $1 green Duke's juice shots and a smorgasbord of Irish fare including Reuben and corned beef sandwiches, Shepherd's pie and Irish coquettes. The celebration will officially kick off on Friday, March 13, with an acoustic guitar and fiddle duo. On Sunday, March 15, kids can eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Finally, on St. Patrick's Day, the bar will offer free cover before noon ($5 after), live Irish music from noon-1 a.m. and a performance by Irish step dancers at 5 p.m.

Dunlays on Clark »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Chef Andrew Easterday will offer special Irish dishes at both locations. The St. Patrick's Day Menu ranges from $12-$15 and includes Irish stew with soda bread, Shepherd's pie, corned beef with cabbage and fish 'n' chips. In addition to the special menu, Dunlays regular drink deals will be available all week: Mondays offer half-price glasses of wine and Tuesdays present a selection of 20 bottles of wine for $20.

Dunlays on the Square »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Chef David Payne will offer special Irish dishes at both locations. The St. Patrick's Day Menu ranges from $12-$15 and includes Irish stew with soda bread, Shepherd's pie, corned beef with cabbage, and fish 'n' chips. In addition to the special menu, Dunlays regular drink deals will be available all week: Mondays offer half-price glasses of wine and Tuesdays present a selection of 20 bottles of wine for $20.

Emmit's Irish Pub »
Sunday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.; $40
If you want a luxurious ride to the South Side Irish St. Pat's Parade, reserve a seat on Emmit's bus. Its plush coach includes four-seater booths and all the beer you can handle (and bloody marys and mimosas beforehand).

Fado Irish Pub »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Beginning March 13, Fado will kick things off with a charity event for St. Baldrick's. From noon-5 p.m. patrons will be encouraged to shave their heads to help raise funds to find cures for childhood cancer. DJ RAM will spin at 10 p.m. The following day, the pub will host the live Manchester United vs. Liverpool game beginning at 7:45 a.m., followed by the Scotland vs. Ireland rugby tournament at noon. Sunday will make room for even more live rugby action and a live Irish music session from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Finally, on St. Patrick’s Day, Fado will host a lineup of live music including Donnybrook, the Shannon Rovers Pipe Band and the Michael Heaton Band.

Finn McCool's »
Load up on green beer, $5 Jameson shots and $7 Jameson Reserve along with $6.99 corned beef sandwiches and fries and $7.99 corned beef & cabbage dinner specials. As a special treat, on St. Patrick's Day bagpipers will perform old Irish classics throughout the day.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar »
Tuesday, March 17; 4:30-10 p.m.
Frasca will feature a special Guinness pizza ($8) for its St. Patrick's Day diners. The unique Guinness crust is made with potatoes, bechemel, white onions and, of course, Guinness stout beer. Those who dine in may also customize their pizzas with a selection of toppings; both regular and Guinness crust will be available. Frasca will also offer $2 green Bud Light drafts, $4 Guinness drafts and $4 Irish coffees with the purchase of any pizza.

Harry Caray's »
Saturday, March 14; 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Tuesday, March 17; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the entire restaurant (including the second floor private event room) will transform into a big green bash before, during and after the St. Patty's Day parade. Sugarbeat will perform Irish-tinged rock n' roll from 1-5 p.m. and bagpipers will stroll through the restaurant during the day. The bar and party room will serve corned beef and smoked turkey sandwiches, along with the restaurant's famous Holy Cow! potato chips. Meanwhile, the dining room will be reserved for classic dishes like corned beef with cabbage, Guinness-battered fish n' chips and Bailey's Irish Cream chocolate truffle cake for dessert.

Harry Caray's (Lombard) »
Tuesday, March 17; 11:30 am.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Harry Caray's in Rosemont and Lombard will offer plenty of Irish-inspired dishes alongside its regular steakhouse menu. Highlights include hot corned beef sandwiches, lamb lollipops and Guinness-battered fish n' chips.

Harry Caray's (Rosemont) »
Tuesday, March 17; 11:30 am.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Harry Caray's in Rosemont and Lombard will offer plenty of Irish-inspired dishes alongside its regular steakhouse menu. Highlights include hot corned beef sandwiches, lamb lollipops and Guinness-battered fish n' chips.

Harry Caray's Tavern »
March 14; 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; $25 per person

Horizon Cafe »
March 13-17; $12.99 Enjoy an authentic Irish four course meal: Award-winning cream of potato soup with bacon and cheddar, garden salad, corned beef & cabbage and choice of Jell-O or homemade rice pudding

Irish American Heritage Center »
March 13, 14 & 17
If you're not the bar-hopping type, any of the three celebrations at the Irish American Heritage Center will work for you, as they offer tons of entertainment under one roof. On Friday the 13th, Irish Dance Chicago brings the clog lovers out for performances from schools like the Trinity Irish Dancers and Spriorad Damhsa (7 p.m.; $10 for adults, kids under 12 free). On Saturday, head over to IAHC following the downtown parade for the St. Patrick’s Festival, a family oriented event including traditional and contemporary music, dance, food and kids' activities (1 p.m.-midnight; $12 in advance, $15 at the door, kids under 12 free). Finish things off with the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration (noon-1 a.m. Tuesday; $10 at the door only), which includes Irish dancing, food and music from the likes of Tim O’Shea and The Chancey Brothers.

J. Patrick's Irish Bar & Grill »
Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m.; $20
Reserve a spot on one of this Irish bar's three school buses, and you could be drinking beers on your way to the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade come Sunday morning. Or, you could not reserve a spot, and come in for $15 buckets of Coors Light after the parade's all done.

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap »
Saturday, March 14; 9 a.m.; $5
Jake's all-you-can-eat "pre-soak" breakfast runs from 9 a.m.-noon and will feature green eggs n’ ham, corned beef hash, home fries, bacon and sausage. Drink specials include $4 bottles of Miller Lite, $5 Jameson cocktails and $5 green "McMelnick's" bloody Marys. The pub will also have its regular lineup of Guinness, Smithwick's Harp, Killian's Irish Red and Magners Cider.

Joey's Brickhouse »
Tuesday, March 17; $15
Joe's invites guests to save a little green this year with its affordable $15 St. Patrick’s Day menu. Highlights include unlimited pizza, salad, Rice Krispies treats and endless pours of beer, without the silly food coloring.

John Barleycorn Wrigleyville »
Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m.; $20
Chicago Sport and Social Club sponsors this party, which starts at Barleycorn but ends up at the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade; you'll get domestic beer throughout the trip (plus a t-shirt). If you prefer to stay in one place, you can get $7 Coors Light pitchers all day.

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club »
Tuesday, March 17; 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Kit Kat's mixologists will shake up half-price martinis and specialty green cocktails, including the big apple martini, the mint chip martini and the melon ball martini, $5.50 each. Chef Matt Stovey will offer traditional Irish cuisine like house-brined corn beef and cabbage, truffled potato pancakes with apple compote and Baileys-infused New York-style cheesecake for dessert. Performances by the legendary Kit Kat Divas will take place throughout the evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Kohan »
Tuesday, March 17
The Japanese restaurant will offer a special menu of themed rolls in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Guests can take a gamble with the lucky crunch (shrimp tempura, avocado, crab, spicy mayo and sweet soy sauce) or pucker up for the blarney roll (avocado over a crab and cucumber, drizzled with sweet soy sauce). Other specials include the leprechaun roll with baked salmon and crabmeat, the shamrock with spicy tuna and scallop and over the rainbow maki with crabmeat, avocado and cucumber. Prices range from $10-$12.

Koi »
Tuesday, March 17
The Chinese restaurant will offer $4 Sapporo drafts and a lineup of green-inspired menu items like veggie dumplings, edamame and green tea ice cream.

Lincoln Square Lanes »
Saturday, March 14; 10 p.m.; free
The popular polka band The Polkaholics will play a free show at the old-school bowling alley, featuring songs like "Is Ronald McDonald Irish?" and "St. Patrick's Day Polka!"

Mahoney's Pub & Grill »
Sunday, March 15; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; $30 per person; buy tickets here
Mahoney's will offer a traditional breakfast buffet, complete with a free bus ride to the South Side parade. Guests are invited to load up on beer during their trip (there will be a bathroom on the luxury bus).

Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli »
March 12-21
Manny's offers tons of specials for St. Patty's Day, including $13.95 corned beef and cabbage, $2.25 shamrock cookies, $3.95 Eli's Bailey's cheesecake, $1.95 Green River soda and $3 bottles of beer.

Matisse »
Saturday, March 14; 11 a.m.
It's easy being green at this Lincoln Park favorite, which offers $3 shots of Jameson, $3 Guinness and $2 green beer all day long.

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon »
Sunday, March 15, 7 a.m.; $45
Hit up this Gold Coast favorite for a breakfast buffet and plenty of beverages in the early-morning hours. You'll be glad you did when you get on the bus for the long ride to the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade (you can bring your own drinks on the bus). There will be $3 cocktails at the bar at 2 p.m. following the parade. Reserve by March 10.

Merkle's Bar and Grill »
Sunday, March 15
Want to go to the South Side Irish Parade? Let Merkle's drive you there. For $25, they'll give you breakfast, "beverages" including Jameson, giveaways and transportation down south and back. Call to reserve a spot, as it sells out every year.

Morton's of Chicago (Loop) »
Saturday, March 14; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $14.99 per person
After watching the river turn green and enjoying the sites and sounds of the parade, Morton's The Steakhouse (located just three blocks from the Chicago River) is welcoming parade-goers to continue the holiday cheer at its St. Patrick's Day all-you-can-eat-buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet includes traditional Irish favorites like corned beef, cabbage with veggies, boiled new potatoes and soda bread. Green Miller Lite drafts will also be available for $4.

Navy Pier Grand Ballroom »
Friday, March 6, 5-10 p.m.; $45, $65 for VIP; buy tickets here
Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom will host the 34th annual Forever Green bash to benefit the Maeve McNicholas Memorial Foundation and AAction Autism. Tickets include drinks and entertainment.

O'Donovan's »
Saturday, March 14, Sunday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 17; 10 a.m.; buy South Side parade tickets here
This North Side pub will have plenty of drink and food specials for all. After loading up on corned beef with cabbage and Reuben sandwiches, guests can wash it all down with Irish car bombs, green beer and pints of Guinness. On Saturday, March 14, the pub will offer a "belly stuffer" breakfast buffet until 2 p.m., complete with scrambled eggs, biscuits with gravy, mimosas and screwdrivers, $25 per person. The following day, a luxury coach bus will offer 45 guests a ride to the South Side parade. Finally, on Tuesday, March 17, The Glengael Bag Pipe band and traditional Irish dancers will perform after 5 p.m.

Park 52 »

In addition to its regular dinner menu, Park 52 will highlight the holiday with three unique offers, including a specialty wings appetizer with celery and blue cheese, half-price beer and featured martini. In addition to its festive Gaelic-tini with vodka, apple Pucker and sweet and sour, the restaurant will offer a lineup of half-price brews including Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Blue Moon, Guinness and Fat Tire, among others, $2.50-$3.

Reggie's Music Joint »
March 15, 9 a.m.; free
Head to this new-ish music venue on Sunday for a buffet ($7) and live tunes from Hey Negrita. Then, pile onto one of the provided buses for a lift to the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade. You'll return around 5 p.m. to half-price Irish pints and more live music.

Rockit Bar & Grill »
Saturday, March 14th and Tuesday, March 17th
Rockit will celebrate the luck o' the Irish with corned beef-potato lasagna and Guinness potato-cheese soup. Drink specials will include $5 pints of Guinness and Irish car bombs.

Seasons »
Sunday, March 15; 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; $72 per person; for reservations, call (312) 649-2349
Executive Chef Kevin Hickey (who just happened to once serve on the culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin) will serve Irish favorites like Galway oysters with Guinness, grilled Irish sea salmon with colcannon potatoes, roasted leg of lamb and soda bread pudding with whiskey cream. Brunch will also include Irish coffees and whiskeys served up by Paul Murphy, an Ireland native and 18-year veteran of Seasons Bar. The celebration will also feature Irish Dance performances by students from the Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance.

Silver Cloud »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Silver Cloud is starting its St. Paddy's Day specials early this year on Friday, March 13. The restaurant will offer plenty of authentic Irish fare and an extensive beer list for those looking to fuel up before or after the big parade. Highlights include homemade corned beef with cabbage and stacked Rueben sandwiches. On March 14 and 15, guests can celebrate with green eggs and ham for just $8.95 along with the restaurant’s deluxe brunch menu and "snazzy" bloody marys.

Smoke Daddy »
Saturday, March 14; noon-3 p.m.; $20 per person
Once you've checked out the green river (dyeing takes place at 10:45 a.m.), head over to Smoke Daddy for its "Sham-Rockin'" barbecue bash. Twenty bucks gets you green-tinted Bud Light drafts, green eggs and smoked ham, pulled pork, pulled chicken and a bevy of homemade sides. Live music by the NorthSide SouthPaws begins at noon.

Stretch Run »
Friday, March 13- Tuesday, March 17
Stretch Run's St. Patrick's Day food specials will include corned beef with cabbage and Sheppard's pie, $8.95 and $5.95. Drink deals range from $14 pitchers of green beer to $10 pitchers of green Miller Lite. Patrons wearing St. Patrick's Day garb will have the chance to win prizes including Stretch Run gift certificates, T-shirts and private event packages.

Symphony Center »
Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.; $25-$55 (buy tickets here)
Guests at the Old St. Pat's 13th annual Siamsa na nGael celebration will enjoy readings of poignant tales that illustrate the connection between the Irish and the Americans. The stories will be read by Terry Hillard (Chicago's first African-American police superintendent), singer Rodrick Dixon and Riverdance lead vocalist Aidan Conway. There will also be performances by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, Old St. Patrick's Concert Choir, Trinity Irish Dancers, Soloists Catherine O'Connell and many more. Proceeds support Old St. Pat's Church.

The Pony »
Saturday, March 14; 11 a.m.; $20
Grab your green digs and head to West Lakeview to celebrate Chicago's favorite holiday at The Pony, where staff will entertain patrons with good old-fashioned green beer and some classic Irish fare. For only $20, The Pony will feature an all you can drink green beer special from 9 a.m. to noon. A free breakfast buffet including eggs, tater tots, pancakes and other items will also be included in the morning special. Guests can also take advantage of $4 Green Beer pints and $4 savory corn beef sandwiches throughout the day.

Timothy O'Toole's »
Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17
Chef Sean O'Brien will offer a special Irish menu along with daily drink specials. Contests will be held and prizes will be given out for a variety of categories, including "reddest hair," "greenest eyes," "biggest beer belly" and "most Irish flair." Other entertainment, such as leprechauns and bagpipers, will be on site. On Sunday, March 15, guests can take a $15 road trip to the South Side parade, complete with beverages and "sack breakfasts" (read: breakfast burritos and fruit, $3.50). The bus takes off at 10 a.m. and returns to the pub at 3 p.m.

Trinity Bar »
Sunday, March 15, 8 a.m.; $20
Party all day long at Trinity (with a quick drive to the South Side in the middle for the St. Patrick's Day parade). Specials include $3 Guinness drafts and Jameson shots (before the bus) and $6 vodka lemonade pitchers and half-price appetizers (at 4 p.m., after the parade). Reserve by March 10.