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Houston St. Patrick's Day Guide
Continued from page 1
Published: March 6, 200830th Annual 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade
www.1960parade.com
If you missed the parade on Saturday, then here's your second chance. The parade benefits the Cypress Creek EMS Public Education Programs. Parade starts at 2 p.m. at the Wells Fargo parking lot at Champions Forest Dr. and FM 1960.
702 Lounge
702 W. Dallas, 713-654-8040
www.702houston.com
Celebrate the 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day Blowout with $2 green beer all weekend long.
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside Dr., 713-522-2603
www.brianoneills.com
Get ready for some hardcore Irish drinking at this classic Irish pub.
Drillers Night Club
15135 N. Fwy. #800, 832-872-7155
This club is claiming the next few days as their St. Patrick's Day party with $2 Pints of green beer through Monday.
Firkin & Phoenix Restaurant & Pub
1915 Westheimer Rd., 713-526-3100
www.firkinandphoenix.com
Kick off the weekend at this celebration with a beer pong tournament and drinking.
Fitzgerald's
2706 White Oak Dr., 713-862-7469,
www.fitzlive.com
The St. Patty's Day festivities continue with The Aggrolites, Los Skarnales, Ryan Scroggins and Channel One. 3 p.m.
Fox and Hound Pub & Grille
17575 Tomball Pkwy., Willowbrook, 281-894-6100
These guys want to keep the Irish spirits flowing for two days during their extended weekend celebration. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010
www.luckyspub.com
This three-day festival will have all the fixings. Of course there'll be green beer, green beer and more green beer, but don't forget the bands, DJs, bagpipers, leprechaun games and Irish food. No cover.
Onion Creek
3106 White Oak Dr., 713-880-0706
www.onioncreekcafe.com
This neighborhood space is part of the St. Patrick's Day Block Party Blowout. Today there'll be beer specials, live music, fire spinners and crawfish. Free admission.
Paddy's One Foot in the Grill Restaurant & Bar
1711 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 281-646-9900
This recently opened joint boasts a 4,000-square-foot deck. The party will be happening with drink specials and a live band. Starts at noon. Free.
Vintage Pub
13245 Jones Rd., 281-469-9555
After the parade, head over to this pub to continue the celebration.
Vito's Pub
435 El Dorado, Clear Lake, 281-486-4040
Vito's Deck House
20237 Gulf Fwy., Clear Lake, 281-338-4888
Vito's Houston
5810 Beverly Hill, 713-334-VITO
www.vitosdeckhouse.com
We may be celebrating the Irish, but we're lucky enough to have much better weather. Enjoy it at all three of this pub's locations.
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702 Lounge
702 W. Dallas, 713-654-8040,
www.702houston.com
Celebrate the 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day Blowout with live music and $2 green beer all weekend long.
Beer Island
2631 White Oak Dr., 713-862-4670
This block will continue to hop on the final day of celebration. $1 green beers, with a DJ from 6 to 10 p.m.
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside Dr., 713-522-2603,
www.brianoneills.com
Get ready for some hardcore Irish drinking at this classic Irish pub.
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz, 713-522-1138
www.cmhouston.org
If you want to wow the ladies with your brains today, head over and find out who St. Patrick was and why we celebrate all things green. Bring your neighbor's kid so people won't look at you funny.
Dam Ice House
1718 S. Highway 6, 281-496-1603
Green Jell-O wrestling, green beer and $3 Irish car bombs are sure to keep this party entertaining. There will also be happy hour prices from 4 to 9 p.m. and free pool, for a limited time.
Drillers Night Club
15135 N. Fwy. #800, 832-872-7155
$2 pints of green beer.
Firkin & Phoenix Restaurant & Pub
1915 Westheimer, 713-526-3100
www.firkinandphoenix.com
Along with green beer and the continuing beer pong tournament, today brings live music from The Trade.
Fitzgerald's
2706 White Oak Dr., 713-862-7469
www.fitzlive.com
This is day the party peaks. The Dewayn Brothers perform live on the outdoor stage. Green beer flows at 4 p.m. No cover.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main St, 713-228-7468
www.beerknurd.com
Houston's downtown beer hall celebrates St. Pat's with $2.50 Murphy's Stout and Murphy's Amber, plus the Lost Boys perform live at 9 p.m.
Fox and Hound Pub & Grille
17575 Tomball Pkwy., Willowbrook
281-894-6100
These guys want to keep the Irish spirits flowing for two days during their extended weekend celebration. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Frank-N-Steins Bar & Grill
233 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 281-578-3580 and 9907 Hwy. 6 S., Sugar Land, 281-568-5593
www.franknsteinsbarandgrill.com
This bash will have live music, green beer, shot and drink specials and crawfish.
The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside, 713-526-2770
www.gingermanpub.com
Music by Abbey Rode and traditional Irish food. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Harp
1625 Richmond Ave., 713-528-7827
The neighbors love this pub any day, but today should provide an extra special dose of fun.
Kelvin Arms
2424 Dunstan Rd, 713-528-5002
www.kelvinarms.com
Scottish, Irish...who can tell the difference these days? This Scottish pub will provide a suitable environment for drinking an Irish pint.
Kenneally's Irish Pub
2111 S Shepherd Dr., 713-630-0486
www.irishpubkenneallys.com
This family-owned pub is known for "pulling one of the best pints outside of Ireland." Today would be a good day to check out if that claim is true.








