Irish Eyes are Smilin’ and Drinkin’ a wee bit: St Patty’s Day in NYC

New York is full of spirited people proud to show their culture and heritage. There is no greater time during the year, than good old St. Patty's Day to grab a pint, watch a parade and make a few new friends..and being a true Irishman is not required. Start your day off on Friday March 17th with the 245th St Patrick's Day parade which begins at 11:00am at 44th and 5th Avenue, then you will be all geared up for the great New York City St. Patty's Day pub crawl.

Thanks to The Definitive Guide to the Irish Pubs of NYC, CitySearch and About.com for confirming that it does not take luck o' the Irish to find a thirst quenching pint of ale and cheap eats on St Patty's day in good old NYC.

Lunasa
126 First AveNew York, NY 10009 (212) 228-8580
Directions: L at 1st Ave; F at 2nd Ave

Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
519 2nd AveNew York, NY 10016 (212) 686-1210
Cross Street: 29th StreetDirections: 6 at 28th St

McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StNew York, NY 10003-8001 (212) 473-9148
Cross Street: Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd AvenueDirections: 6 at Astor Pl.

Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen
287 3rd AveNew York, NY 10010 (212) 889-3361
Cross Street: Between 22nd Street and 23rd StreetDirections: 6 at 23rd St

Failte Irish Whiskey Bar
531 2nd AveNew York, NY 10016 (212) 725-9440Cross Street: Between 29th Street and 30th StreetDirections: 4, 5, 6 at 28th St

Puck Fair
298 Lafayette StNew York, NY 10012 (212) 431-1200
Cross Street: East Houston StreetDirections: F, B, D, Q at Lafayette St; 6 at Bleecker St; N, R at Prince St

Maggie's Place
21 E 47th StNew York, NY 10017 (212) 753-5757
Cross Street: Between Madison and Fifth Avenues.Directions: 4, 5, 6; 7, S at 42nd St.-Grand Central Station.

Fitzgerald's Pub
336 3rd AveNew York, NY 10010-3704 (212) 532-3453
Cross Street: E 25th StreetDirections: 6 at 23rd St

Alecia's Crazy Irish tip #17: As you merrily bounce from pub to pub, remember to wear green and not turn green. Have an intoxicating, yet safe and Happy St. Patrick's Day.


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