Ah, The Luck of The Cubans
St. Patrick’s Day last year was, well, depressing. While most countries/states/cities had gone into lockdown from Covid on March 11, Miami was still alive and well because Florida is a lawless land. I remember on the weekend of March 13/14 last year, I stayed out on South Beach until 5 a.m. But by Tuesday, March 17, 2020, county officials ordered restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters, etc. to close by 11 p.m. After work on St. Patrick’s Day last year, I went to what would be my last in-person Pure Barre class for months and hoped that I didn’t catch the virus at one of the bars over the weekend. At least I went out with a bang.
This year, St. Patrick’s Day proves to be more promising. Not because Covid is gone by any standards, but because, as I said, Florida is a lawless land. If you do go out, stay safe, maintain social distancing (as much as you can) and wear a mask. Sláinte!
American Social
St. Patty’s Day at AmSo is sponsored by Jameson. Well, not officially, but they have lots of Jameson drink specials, like $8 Jameson cocktails, $8 Jameson shots and $10 frozen Irish coffee with Jameson cold brew. They’ll also have the classic green beer for just $4.
690 SW 1st Ct., Brickell
305.223.7004
americansocialbar.com/brickell
Batch Gastropub
Batch is getting the celebration started early with a St. Patrick’s Day themed brunch on March 14. Get into the spirit with their corned beef hash, made with house-cured corned beef, poached eggs and mustard hollandaise. Wash it all down with bottomless mimosas, bellinis and sangria. Then go back on Wednesday for $2 Proper No. Twelve Irish Breakfast shots and $5 Pecan Whiskey and Paddy’s Irish Whiskey shots. Festive menu items include a reuben sandwich and corned beef and cabbage egg rolls.
30 SW 12th St., Brickell
305.808.5555
batchgastropub.com
Copper 29 Bar
With John Martin’s Irish Pub closing last year, there are sadly no longer any Irish pubs in the Gables. But everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, including Copper 29. Enjoy $10 beers and Jameson shots and $7 baby Guinness shots. There will also be DJs inside and hookah outside.
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
786.580.4689
copper29bar.com
Calle 23 Miami
This year, celebrate the Irish holiday the Cuban way at Calle 23 in Coral Gables. Enjoy $10 beers and Teeling Irish Whiskey shots, $7 baby Guinness shots and $10 Jameson Irish Mules. They’ll also have their regular Wednesday promotions like like $7 mojitos starting at 7 p.m. and salsa dancing starting at 8 p.m. Dale.
230 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
786.325.3474
calle23miami.com
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
If you’re more of a foodie than a drinker, you’ll definitely want to hit the bakery instead of the bar this St. Patrick’s Day. Throughout the entire month of March, Fireman Derek’s will be offering the Irish Car Bomb Pie, made from their original Oreo crust with Bailey’s custard, Jameson whiskey caramel, espresso whipped cream, toasted almonds and Guinness reduction.
3435 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, 786.502.2396
2818 N. Miami Ave., Wynwood, 786.703.3623
Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill
This St. Patty’s Day, Flanigan’s is pulling out all the stops. They’ve been posting about their deals since February, so you know they’re ready to party. There will be giveaways all day long at all Flanigan’s locations, as well as beads, shirts, green beer and gift cards for the most festive guests. To soak up all the booze, they’re also offering homemade corned beef and cabbage for $14.99. If you can’t make it in on the actual holiday, you can still celebrate all month long with $1 off Jameson cocktails and Guinness through April 3.
2721 Bird Ave. 305.446.1114
8695 NW 12th St. 786.845.9366
9857 SW 40th St. 305.207.7427
11415 S. Dixie Hwy. (Suniland Shopping Center) 305.378.4000
12790 SW 88th St. 305.380.0521
flanigans.net
Nordstrom E-bar
Even Nordstrom’s E-bar is partaking in the festivities this year. Attached to the Nordstrom in the Shops at Merrick Park, E-bar has a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired coffee: A mint-infused cold brew. The best part? This drink is being offered all month long.
358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables
786.999.1313
nordstrom.com
The Taurus
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in The Grove with drink specials at the Taurus. From 5 p.m. to midnight, they’re offering $8 speciality cocktails, $5 bottles of Guinness and $5 shots of select Irish whiskeys.
3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
305.529.6523
thetauruscoconutgrove.com
The Wharf
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a Guinness, which is why The Wharf is offering a free Guinness for every shot of Jameson you buy. Their array food trucks offer tons of dining options and they will also have games and live music starting at 4 p.m.
114 SW North River Dr.
305.906.4000
wharfmiami.com
Tobacco Road
This historic Miami bar reopened last month in a new location. On Wednesday, they’ll have $5 green Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, $5 Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey shots, $6 Irish coffees and $7 Irish car bombs all night long (aka until midnight because #curfew). There will also be live blues performances by Lone Wolf Omb, Uncle Scotchy and Matt Rossman.
650 South Miami Ave., Brickell
786.703.3120
kushhospitality.com/locations/tobacco-road
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