Best St. Patrick's Day Bar in Washington, DC

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon: Since opening on St. Patrick's Day 2003, McFadden's earned a reputation as one of Foggy Bottom's favorite nightlife destination. This popular Irish pub is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. It's close to the George Washington University and the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. On St. Patrick's Day, they start their St. Patrick's Day early around 8 a.m., and it last all day with food and drink specials.

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037

Fado's Irish Pub: Located a few blocks from the Verizon Center in Downtown DC, Fado is a mix of Standard American Food and Modern takes of Irish dishes. It's also a place to watch popular Irish sports like Rugby and Soccer, catch live music and test your knowledge during their Monday Trivia Night. One reason Fado is a great St. Patrick's Day bar is that has beer and whiskey from Ireland and Scotland. It also serves Irish Coffee like its own version featuring Bushmill's Irish Whiskey, brown sugar, and a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Fado's Irish Pub
808 7^th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-3718

Elephant and Castle: Although it's not an Irish Pub, Elephant and Castle mixes American and British cuisines with a feel of London. It has everything you love about London without making the trip. The venue is a few blocks from the White House and Smithsonian. It's a perfect stop to go before and after the St. Patrick's Day Parade in DC.

Elephant and Castle
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

Duffy's Irish Pub: Since its opening in 2006, Duffy's has been a popular pre show, post show concert destination on U Street. Located near the popular 930 Club, Duffy's has traditional Irish dishes like Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd's Pie and some of the best wings in the city. It feels more like a neighborhood bar when you steps in because of the friendly staff and patrons. They have weekly specials and St. Patrick's Day special that captures the feel of the holiday.

Duffy's
2106 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001

Ireland's Four Fields: Located in Cleveland Park, Ireland's 4 Fields Pub and Restaurant has been one of the best reviewed Irish pubs in the DC area by local publications like the Washingtonian, Washington Post and WUSA-TV. This venue has a pub quiz night on Wednesday and Live music each much. It has some interesting cuisines like Irish Nachos, Traditional Irish Potato Soup, Irish Chips with Curry Sauce, Beef and Guinness Soup and more. Ireland's 4 Fields also have some of the best Irish Whiskeys and a great selection of European and American beer.

Ireland's 4 Fields
3412 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Nanny O'Briens: Voted as one of the Best Irish Pubs by readers of the Washington City Paper, Nanny O'Briens is Irish pub with a friendly neighborhood vibe. It's a member of the Bedrock Bars Family in the DC Metro Region. Like Ireland's Four Fields, it has a mix of Irish and American Foods. It also has a menu for adults and kids which make it a family friendly restaurant. What makes it a great St. Patrick's Day Bar is a mix of live music, fine food and wonderful atmosphere. It's located near the Cleveland Park Metro, and it's close to the Uptown Theater.

Nanny O Briens
3319 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20008