St. Patrick Day Do's and Don'ts for a newbie (Chicago: showing, bars)

[Tribeca]

Hey, I'm new in Chicago and trying to figure out what would be a good plan for St. Patricks Day this Saturday....

[j33]

If you must go out drinking, avoid, like the plague, any 'Irish' bars, they will be crowded, and full of idiots.

Personally, I usually stay in, go someplace that actively does not celebrate St Patrick's day or acknowledge it in any way. Last year I went to a bar in my neighborhood that had a sign on the door 'we have no St Patrick's day drink specials, don't ask' with a friend, and there were exactly 10 people there (and I knew most of them).

[aragx6]

Perhaps the OP wants a crowded bar to celebrate the holiday! So cynical you are!

[j33]

Yeah, I suppose, I guess I'm showing my age.

In that case, go to Cork and Kerry. 10614 S. Western Ave, and don't wear a Cubs hat (unless you like abuse)

[gardener34]

Look for some concerts. There are bound to be some celtic bands in town, there always are on that weekend before St. Pats.

[skyeINIL]

Originally Posted by j33

Personally, I usually stay in, go someplace that actively does not celebrate St Patrick's day or acknowledge it in any way.

Same here. St. Patrick's Day is the holiday which I despise the most (except for the wonderful Shamrock shakes at McDonald's).

[Ron.]

Tribeca,


Welcome to Chi-Town!



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