St. Patrick's Day in Miami!

Erin Go Bragh! Everyone in Miami is Irish when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. If you don’t have plans for this year, consider joining in some of the festivities planned around our city. 

Gables Bites: St. Patrick’s Day on the Mile

Did you know St. Patrick wasn’t even born in Ireland and that the shamrock has only three instead of four clovers? Maybe Irish trivia isn’t your strong suit, but there’s one thing you should know for sure: The obvious destination for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration on The Mile is John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. This year locals and visitors will have more reasons to join in the fun than in years prior. Since the holiday falls on a Sunday, the folks at John Martin’s decided to extend their celebration into a three-day event.

Friday from 5 p.m. until goodness knows when, the corner of Salzedo and Aragon will be blocked off so guests can enjoy performances by two live bands. One band is Deck 52, a group of Miami-bred classic rockers, while the other, U2 by UV does—you guessed it—performances of U2’s greatest hits. Expect lots of cold beer, too. Admission is $10 per person. Stop by on Saturday from 6 p.m. on for a prix-fixe traditional Irish meal and live entertainment by Paddy Kelleghan. Sunday, the official holiday, John Martin’s will start the celebration early—at 10 a.m.—with a breakfast buffet and bagpiper. Enjoy the eats and sounds until 2 p.m.

As for the dress code, we suggest you wear something green. You don’t want to risk getting pinched!

Grab a pint at an Irish pub.

Miami has a few popular Irish pubs where you can grab a pint of Guinness and enjoy a traditional Irish meal. Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at 1265 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach. Nearby, you can also find Finnegan’s at 1344 Ocean Drive.
If you're looking to kick things off earlier, Fado Irish Pub in Mary Brickell Village is opening their doors at 8AM for kegs and eggs. They will also host a whiskey tasting with food pairings.

Make a traditional Irish meal at home

If heading out to a celebration isn’t your thing, consider making a traditional Irish meal at home this year. Corned beef and cabbage, while not truly an authentic Irish meal is the adopted dish of Irish Americans. Here are some recipes for traditional meals you can share with your family:

• Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
• Colcannon
• Bangers and Mash
• Irish Soda Bread

Trace your ancestry

If you have some Celtic blood in your veins, take this holiday as an opportunity to begin exploring your roots. About’s Genealogy guide provides a Guide to Exploring Your Irish Roots on the Internet.