The UES Gets Irish

There’s an old Irish saying that says,
“There are many good reasons for drinking,One has just entered my head. If a man doesn't drink when he's living, How in the hell can he drink when he's dead?”
And on Saturday March 17th it’s certainly a great reason to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather and enjoy some drinks after a long and grueling work week. Finally everyone can enjoy the holiday because it finally fell on a weekend. There is a plethora of events and parties this weekend, and if you haven’t planned them yet here are some great ideas for you to experience…

1) St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the oldest and biggest of its kind since 1762, travelling up 5th Avenue from 44th to 86th Streets. Regardless of the disallowance of floats, autos or exhibits, you can either join one of the over 150,000 marchers every year or just be a spectator. The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012 beginning at 11 a.m. on 5th Avenue around 44th Street.

The best time and location if you want to avoid the crowds that mob is to wait until later in the day when and catch the end of the march around 86th Street, between 2 and 3 p.m. Areas around 62nd and 64th Streets are only accessible with a ticket. The largest crowd gathers around. Patrick's Cathedral but thins out as the parade travels further towards the 70’s.

For more details see: http://nyc-st-patrick-day-parade.org/


2) Saloon NYC

Hosting the best St. Paddy's day party on the UES! 3 Full Bars, Two Rooms, Dj & the best crowd around! Come before, during, or after the parade! Party starts early and goes late!

Saloon NYC
1584 York Avenue
http://www.saloonnyc.com/

3) NYC Pub Crawl!
There are plenty of holidays around the year that have us hitting the bar and partying all day long, but once March rolls around, everyone's ready for St. Patrick's Day! New York City is one of the top destinations in the country for all things St. Patrick's Day, but this year it's only going to be even bigger as the producers of the World's Largest Pub Crawls put together yet another colossal event in the Big Apple - The Luck of the Irish New York City Pub Crawl! After they managed to get together over 12,000 guests for a Halloween pub crawl that's still being talked about, the sky's the limit for this year's St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl.

PubCrawls.com does not joke around when it comes to these massive parties, enlisting the help of the most popular bars in New York City, guests will be able to enjoy variety in safe and social environments. Be prepared to enjoy drinks specials and meet new friends at some of the top bars that NYC has to offer. The best part you ask? It's the specials! By getting your NYC St. Patrick's Day pub crawl tickets, you'll enjoy the following specials:

$1 [10oz] domestic draft
$2 domestic bottle
$3 well drinks
$4 Jameson's

After 9PM, the party and specials keep rolling on as guests can enjoy:

$3 [10oz] domestic draft
$4 domestic bottle
$5 well drinks
$6 Jameson's

That's one hell of a special if you ask us. What more could you possibly want? Essentially, it's a happy hour that lasts throughout the day (but only if you have our exclusive wristband). This year's Luck of the Irish pub crawl might be the biggest yet, so make sure to be a part of history and get your tickets now!

Need a little more action? Then make sure you follow the Leprechaun to the POT OF GOLD! How? Just visit these PubCrawls.com exclusive venues to have the time of your life!

Time: 1pm – 12 am
Tickets prices vary go to: http://www.pubcrawls.com/index.php for more details

4) Southern Hospitality
Hours: 11AM-6PM
$2 Coors light drafts
$3 Domestic bottles
$3 Green Jell-O Shots
$4 Guinness drafts
$4 Killians
$5 Jameson shots
$7 Irish car bombs
Smoked corned beef and cole slaw specials all day

Southern Hospitality
1460 Second Avenue
(Between 76th & 77th Streets)
http://southernhospitalitybbq.com/

5) The East End Bar & Grill

Hours: 9AM- 12 PM
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kickoff Kegs n’ Eggs at The East End Bar & Grill

$25 Wristband gets you Unlimited Coors Light and Miller Lite Pints and all the eggs you can eat!

The parade is also only 5 blocks away so it’s easy to get to and from the parade... The wristband also lets you get: $4 Bushmills Shots$5 Jameson Shots$4 Guinness Pints

For more details see: https://www.facebook.com/events/387746801236767/

The East End Bar & Grill
1664 1st Avenue
(Between 86th & 87th Streets)
http://www.eastendbar.com/

6) Sober St. Patrick’s Day

This is a family friendly event for all who want an alternative way to celebrate, featuring contemporary Irish music, dance and comedy. 3-7pm at Regis High School.

Many New Yorkers in recovery, who have long since abandoned this holiday, and those who also want an alcohol-free, family-friendly event, will gather to enjoy the best of Irish culture. Irish step dancers in colorful costumes will twirl around the floor to live traditional music. Actors, pipe bands and musical guests, like KT Sullivan, John Whelan (eight time “All Ireland Champion” button accordion player), and Brian Conway (five time “All Ireland Champion” fiddle player) will serenade the crowd with soulful and lively Irish tunes. Light food and soft drinks will be served.
Tickets are $12 per person
For more details see: http://www.soberstpatricksday.org/

Regis High School
60 East 85th Street
(Between Park & Madison)

7) Watch 6 Nations Rugby: Ireland vs. England:

Kinsale Tavern
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at New York's most authentic Irish pub! Hailed by the New York Times in their feature article "The Lost Art of the Irish Pub", the Kinsale Tavern is ready for St. Patrick's Day.
Begin the morning with the GAA Finals and just a few blocks from the parade route, join us throughout the day and night for Rousing Irish Music and as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day! D.J. Tim Tubridy, will be joining us Live and In Person.
Among other items, our menu will feature Traditional Corn Beef & Cabbage and of course Guinness, Guinness, Guinness (as well as your usual favorites).

For more details see: http://www.kinsale.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=75

Kinsale Tavern NYC
1672 3rd Avenue
(Between 93rd & 94th Streets)
http://www.kinsale.com/


Subway Inn, A.S.

Come watch the Rugby game here!

For More details see: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Subway-Inn-AS/122663307823573?sk=wall#!/pages/Subway-Inn-AS/122663307823573

Subway In, A.S
143 East 60th Street
(Between 3rd & Lexington Avenues)


8) O’Flanagans Bar

Enjoy live music & dancing from the following bands:

Desi & Marie (during the day)
Spoiled Rotten (during the evening) at

For more details: http://oflanagans.com/music.htm

O’Flanagans Bar
1215 1st avenue
(Between 65th & 66th Streets)
http://oflanagans.com/

9) Dannie & Eddies Bar

Hours: 10:00AM -4:00AM

Drown the Shamrock with all of us at D&E`s this St Patrick’s Day!!We’ll be playing Great Irish Music from Traditional to U2, Slinging $4 Knock your Socks Off -SHAMROCK SHOTS!All Drafts $5 and $6 All day and Night long!... $10 Bloody Mary’s and Long Island Pints- All Day and Night!Doors open at 10am.Let’s make this St Pats day one to remember! :)
For more details: http://www.facebook.com/dannyandeddies#!/events/188681301243221/

Dannie & Eddies Bar
1643 1st Avenue
(Between 85th & 86th Streets)
http://dannyandeddies.com/

10) Dorrian's Red Hand

Hours: 10AM – 11PM
Falling on a Saturday this year, we are more than ready to see and host our favorite friends, families, and locals as we honor our heritage abroad and at home in the most spirited way! We'll have plenty of Guinness, Jameson’s, or whatever your favorite drink is, and a special S., Pat's menu featuring ham and cabbage!Hope to see you!
For more details see: http://www.facebook.com/dorrians?ref=ts#!/events/185571998223264/

Dorrian's Red Hand
1616 2nd Avenue
(Between 84th & 85th Streets)
http://www.dorrians-nyc.com/

11) Johnny Foxes
Join Us on Saturday & Sunday for Brunch 10am-4:30pm for $11.95 Includes Two Complimentary Drinks
Well drinks $5 all night

Johnny Foxes
1546 2nd Avenue
(Between 80th & 81st Streets)
http://www.johnnyfoxesnyc.com/

12) Mad River Grille

Hours: 9AM – 12PM

Keggs & Eggs
$30 All-You-Can-Eat & Drink! Domestic Beer & Breakfast
Drink Specials 12 PM – 4 PM
$5 Bushmills & $5 Paddy Shots

For more details see: http://www.facebook.com/MadRiverNYC#!/MadRiverNYC

Mad River Grille
1442 3rd Avenue
(Between 81st & 82nd Street)
http://www.madrivergrille.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmG7uDDa83Q&feature=player_embedded

13) Sessions73

Live music all day and night featuring:
1-4 PM Afternoon set Morgan Clamp
5pm – Late Night Daddy Nobux

Festivities St Patty’s Grub:
Corn Beef Sliders
Fish & Chips
St Patty’s Skins
Doors open at 10 am

Sessions73
1359 1st Avenue
(Between 72nd and 73rd Streets)
http://www.session73.com/

14) Tin Lizzie NYC

ST. PADDY's DAY LIQUID BREAKFAST SPECIAL!GET STARTED EARLY THIS SATURDAY $30 ALL YOU CAN DRINK FROM 10am -1pm!

12pm-7pm$3 Bud and Bud Light Drafts$10 Pitchers of Bud and Bud Light$35 Domestic Draft Beer Towers$5 Mixed Drinks$5 Orange Chaos Drinks$4 Sweet Tea

10 Pitchers of Bud and Bud Light$5 Mixed Drinks

*Show us your cab fair receipt and your first beer is on us!

Tin Lizzie NYC
1647 2nd Avenue
(Between 85th & 86th Streets)
http://www.tinlizzienyc.com/