10 Pandemic-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the DMV

Although the annual bar crawl in every piece of green clothing you own may not be an option this year, in the DMV, we’re lucky enough to still have plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This year, grab a traditional Irish meal and beer as takeout, try out a festive workout class or learn about Ireland to appreciate the culture behind St. Patrick’s Day.

Through 3.17

Colony Grill St. Patrick’s Day Special
If you like corned beef, why not try it on a pizza? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a less traditional take on Irish cuisine by ordering a corned beef and cabbage pizza from Colony Grill. This pizza is available for dine-in or carryout through March 17. $13.45 per pizza. Colony Grill: 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA; www.colonygrill.com // @colonygrill

St. Patrick’s Day at Wunder Garten
While the chances of finding an actual pot of gold at the end of the rainbow are slim, treasure can be found at Wunder Garten’s festive cocktail bar. Featuring their shimmery and sweet Leprechaun milkshake and the champagne filled “Shipping Off to Wunder Garten” cocktail, the beer garden’s St. Patrick’s day drinks are as good as gold. Wunder Garten’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities run through March 17. Wunder Garten: 1101 1st St. NE, DC; www.wundergartendc.com // @wundergartendc

Through 3.31

Guinness Open Gate Brewery’s 17 Days of St. Patrick’s Day
The St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the only Guinness brewery in the U.S. are already underway. Along with food and drink specials, live music and Irish dancers on St. Patrick’s Day, festivities continue on the weekends through the end of March. Come on Thursday for movie night, Friday for a beer release, Saturday for live music by the 19th Street Band, and Sunday for an Irish breakfast and Sunday roast, accompanied by Irish music and dancers. Guinness Open Gate Brewery: 5001 Washington Blvd., Halethorpe, MD 21227; www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com // @guinnessbreweryus

3.17

Clover Card Surprise with Pizzeria Paradiso
This St. Patrick’s Day, Pizzeria Paradiso is your one stop shop for pizza and crafts. In collaboration with Art Works Now, they are offering a happy hour card-making event. Packages come in two sizes and include crafting materials, wood-fired pizza and seasonal beer. Just pre-order your package, pick it up on March 17, Zoom into the tutorial and enjoy. Package pickup is between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and the live event is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $25-$55 per package. Various locations.www.eatyourpizza.com // @eatyourpizza

District Doughnuts St. Patrick’s Day Doughnuts
Pick up a sweet St. Patrick’s Day treat in the form of District Doughnuts. On March 17, they are offering a Bailey’s Irish Cream doughnut cake and a festive half dozen that includes two gold vanilla bean glazed, two Bailey’s Irish Cream, and two shamrock Funfetti doughnuts. Even if you miss out on the St. Patrick’s Day special, the Bailey’s Irish Cream doughnut will be available through the end of March. Various locations. www.districtdoughnut.com // @dcdoughnut

Irish-Themed Profs and Pints
Grab a beer and learn about Irish history with Profs and Pints. On March 16, learn about how St. Patrick’s legacy sparked the St. Patrick’s Day Revolt of 1741 in New York. On March 17, get a crash course in Irish Gaelic that will help you understand why Saoirse Ronan’s name is pronounced like that. Both lectures are taught by experts in Irish studies. 7-9 p.m. $12 per ticket. www.profsandpints.com // @profsandpints

Outdoor Hip O’Hop Yoga
Bring your St. Paddy’s Day luck to a hip-hop yoga class at The Energy Club. While Eat Yoga Drink’s Erin Sonn leads you in vinyasa flow, D.J. Thunderbunny will play live beats to keep the energy moving. 6:30 p.m. $30 per person. The Energy Club: 2900 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA; www.eatyogadrink.com // @eatyogadrink

St. Patrick’s Day at Kirwan’s on the Wharf
Irish cuisine is celebrated every day at Kirwan’s, but on St. Patrick’s Day, every order of Irish food for takeout comes with a pint of Guinness and a shot of whiskey for $10. Place an order for takeout by calling 202-554-3818. Kirwan’s on the Wharf: 749 Wharf St. SW, DC; www.kirwansonthewharf.com // @kirwansonthewharf

View Source: An Irish Book Day Project
In the past, Solas Nua, an organization dedicated to exposing U.S. audiences to contemporary Irish arts, has provided free physical copies of Irish books to people in the D.C. area. This year, they are going green and expanding their audience with “View Source,” a digital collection of contemporary Irish literature. “View Source” will be available for free on Solas Nua’s website on St. Patrick’s Day. www.solasnua.org // @solasnua_

3.17-3.21

Mintwood Place St. Patrick’s Day Specials
Mintwood Place is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with a special menu available from March 17 to March 21. Available for a-la-carte or as a package for two for $50, the offerings include Irish classics like bangers, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and Bailey’s bread pudding. Dine in for brunch or dinner, or choose carryout and bring the taste of Ireland home with you. Mintwood Place: 1813 Columbia Rd. NW, DC; www.mintwoodplace.com // @mintwoodplace

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