St. Patrick’s Day is one holiday that we take very seriously at the Jersey Shore, whether we’re Irish or not. All month long, there are huge parades, parties, and of course specials on Irish food and drinks at our favorite Jersey Shore bars and restaurants. Looking for a place to celebrate on Thursday for your Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day? You may find the luck of the Irish at these 13 places in Monmouth and Ocean Counties (plus a bonus Cape May destination!).

Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day Specials and Celebrations

McDonagh’s Pub
Enjoy a festive menu including everything from corned beef and cabbage to a cod po’ boy. And of course all the classic Irish drinks: Irish Car Bombs, Irish beers, Jameson and Fireball shots, Irish Coffee, and so much more! 2 West Front Street, Keyport (732) 264-0999

McGillicuddy’s Tap House
Party at McGillicuddy’s all day with $5 Guinness Imperial Pints, $5 Jameson Shots. Authentic Irish food all day featuring Corned Beef & Cabbage, Guinness Stew, Shepherds Pie, Reuben Spring Rolls and more! All homemade! Bagpipers will be there at 4pm to kick off Happy Hour! 601 Main St, Loch Arbour (732) 531-5555

McIntyre’s Pub
If you haven’t taken advantage of McIntyre’s Irish food and drink specials all month, now is your chance! Their corned beef and cabbage is calling your name. 1747 Hooper Ave, Toms River (732) 349-0420

iPlay America
Nothing says Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day like a performance by Brian Kirk & the Jirks! Start the celebration at iPlay with Partners in Sound DJ at 4pm, and keep the party going when Brian Kirk & the Jirks hit the stage at 7pm! Enjoy $2.00 Shot O’ Luck, $3.00 Bud Light Drafts, $4.00 Guinness Drafts, and $5.00 Jameson! 110 Schanck Road, Freehold (732) 577-8200

Cape May Brewing Company
What is more essential to St. Patrick’s Day than beer? Head to Cape May Brewing Company and show your Irish pride – wear as much green as you can to enter to win an awesome CMBC gift basket. Enjoy yer pints or flight in a special limited edition 2016 St. Patrick’s Day glass. Get ‘em before the rainbow runs dry! The brew crew leprechauns will take you on a tour, treat you to a pour, and there’s even more in store. 1288 Hornet Road, Cape May (609) 849-9933

On the Deck
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at On the Deck! Listen to the sounds of the Magic Taxis 7:30-11:30pm. Get the party started with $4 Jameson Shots and $4.50 Guinness. Dine on traditional Irish fare with a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for $16. 10 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands (732) 872-1424

Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
Another beer drinker’s destination in New Jersey, Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten may not have Irish roots, but you can be sure they’ll be celebrating like crazy! Daddy O’Pocket Full from 9pm-12am, order from the special Irish whiskey menu, Murphy’s will be on draft, plus there will be luck of the Irish scratch-off discount cards! 527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 997-8767

Spring Lake Tap House
It’s always a good time at Spring Lake Tap House! This Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. Stop by to see what beers they have on tap – it changes constantly, so you’re always in for something new! 810 Highway 71, Spring Lake Heights (732) 282-1530

DIVE!
Dive is sure to be a fun place to hang out for the holiday. A special menu including the Irish favorites – even corned beef tacos! – and $3 green beers, plus $9 Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and a brew. 1072 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright (732) 268-7707

Kim Marie’s Eat & Drink Away
Head to Kim Marie’s for the always fun and welcoming atmosphere, and enjoy Irish food specials all day long! And the kitchen is open till 1 am – perfect for those late-night munchies after a few beers. 1411 Kingsley, Asbury Park (732) 774-6666

Windward Tavern
Windward Tavern is the perfect place to take the whole family for an Irish celebration! There will be bagpipers, plus feast on corned beef & cabbage, lamb stew, and Irish soda bread. 292 Princeton Avenue, Brick (732) 892-9463

MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill
GO GREEN at MJ’s Bar & Grill, March 17! Celebrate the holiday with our St. Paddy’s Day themed food selections and GREEN $2 Miller Lite Drafts. Spotswood location features Green Coors Light.Try your luck with one of their Jameson Irish Whiskey Specials!
MJ’s Bar & Grill Locations:
845 Rt 34 North, Matawan (732) 566-6220
1005 Rt 35 North, Middletown (732) 796-1400
1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls (732) 542-3131
3205 Rt 66 West, Neptune (732) 918-9700
19 Summerhill Road, Spotswood (732) 251-7400

Johnny Mac House of Spirits
Where better to celebrate Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day than Asbury Park’s favorite Irish bar! We can assure you there’s a great time to be had at Johnny Mac’s House of Spirits. 208 Main St, Asbury Park (732) 776-6666