Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Feeling lucky? Our island may be miles away from Ireland, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to get a little green for St. Paddy’s Day! During the month of March, lots of restaurants and bars serve specialty food and drinks to celebrate the day, and a few local spots even throw parties. Get ready to shake your shamrocks and check out these places on Alabama’s Beaches on St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Alabama's Beaches
The Hangout
The Hangout
Iron your best green shirt and visit The Hangout for a day of nonstop fun on St. Patrick’s Day. This iconic beachfront restaurant will have live music starting at 10 am and lasting until it closes its doors at 10 pm. You can expect to shamrock and roll all day long!
Big Beach Brewing
Big Beach Brewing
You’ve got to have a beer to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and there’s no better place to sip one than Big Beach Brewing. As the only brewery on Alabama’s Beaches, it’s the premiere place for unique and barrel-brewed craft beers. Stop by during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to jam out to live music and try a few of the brews on tap.
Galway Irish Public House
Galway Irish Public House
You obviously have to make a stop at the local Irish pub on St Patrick’s Day. Galway is the ultimate spot to grab a plate of Irish fare and a pint of Guinness. This cozy joint has live tunes, daily drink specials, and weekly pub trivia. On the big day, the party starts at 11 am and includes traditional Irish food, music, and lots of fun.
O’Choppers Almost Irish Pub
O’Choppers Almost Irish Pub
Bring your appetite to O’Choppers as this restaurant serves some of the best Irish staples on the Gulf Coast. Guinness stew, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie are just a few of the delicious offerings on the menu. Order a pint of draught beer, enjoy a game on the TVs, or play a round of pool or shuffleboard.
Tiki & Raw Bar
Tiki & Raw Bar
Party by the water at Tik & Raw Bar on March 17, and you may leave with cool swag! The festivities at this beachy restaurant include a shamrock scavenger hunt, live music, and drink specials like the Irish cream bushwacker and Irish car bombs. You’ll want to come hungry, too, so you can try the bangers and mash and Rueben.
Gulf Babe
Gulf Babe
On Saturday, March 14, Gulf Babe Wine Boutique is hosting a St. Paddy's Day party. This pink bar is going green for the holiday and will be serving green seltzers to celebrate. Stop by during the day to enjoy bubbles and snacks or swing by in the evening for dancing and tunes from DJ SQWRL.
Papa Rocco's
Papa Rocco's
While Papa Rocco's may be the home of "warm beer and lousy pizza," this Gulf Shores restaurant hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day parties on the island. On March 17, the pizza joint opens at 8 am for a day of music, drink specials, all-day happy hour, and a festive pub crawl along HWY 59. Grab your green apparel and a slice of pizza and join in on the fun.
St. Patrick's Day Treats & Drinks
Southern Grind
Southern Grind
Guinness and coffee lovers must make a pit stop at The Southern Grind at The Wharf for a Guinness cold brew, AKA a nitro draft cold brew coffee mixed with Guinness. Served in a pint glass, the slightly creamy and sweet flavor of the smooth stout pairs perfectly with the coffee shop’s homemade cold brew on tap.
Avenue Pub
Avenue Pub
Of course, we can’t let a holiday go by without crafting a fun bushwacker to go with it. One of our favorites is Avenue Pub’s classic vanilla bushwacker, drizzled with green syrup and topped with Lucky Charm marshmallows and green clover sprinkles.
Foam Coffee
Foam Coffee
Top of the mornin’ to ya! If you want to keep it simple or get fueled up before a big day of shenanigans, stop by Foam Coffee for an fall-green breakfast or lunch. Grab a slice or two of yummy avocado toast and pair it with a matcha latte (hot or iced). The best news is you can order these items all year long.
Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies
You’ll be charmed if you indulge in a box of irresistible Crumbl Cookies. This popular spot has several special cookies to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From mint chocolate and Lucky Charm mallow creme to the gold coin sugar cookie, your sweet tooth will thank you for snacking on these treats.
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