St. Patrick’s Day may only be marked as one day in the calendar, but at the Jersey Shore, there are plenty of places to celebrate this Irish holiday all month long. We’ve got month long food and drink specials, live music, and of course, plenty of green treats to go around. It doesn’t matter whether you’re actually Irish or not, on March 17th (and heck, the entire month of March), we’re all Irish! Cheers to a very green and lucky Jersey Shore St. Patty’s Day!
Where to Eat, Play, and Drink This Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate the month of St. Patrick’s at Bum Rogers Crabhouse where they’re kicking it off on March 9th with a parade celebration. The Bloody Callan Band will keep the party going into the night on the 9th at 9pm while Jay & Rob, Craig Daniel, and WJRZ Live will be their very own grand marshal on parade day. 2207 SW Central Avenue, Seaside Park 732-830-2770 bumrogerstavern.com
When was the last time you had Lucky Charms for breakfast? Yea, it’s probably been a while, which is why Toast will be bringing you the luck every weekend in March with their Lucky Charm pancakes. They’ll also be offering traditional corn beef and of course, there’s always their Irish Eggs Benedict. 516 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park 732-776-5900 toastasburypark.com
It’s no surprise that one of Keyport’s best Irish pubs is gearing up strong for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether it’s spending the actual day at McDonagh’s Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Party (they open at 11am), washing down plates of corned beef with cold(ish) pints of Guinness and live entertainment or heading there on Saturday, March 24th during Keyport’s St. Patty’s Day parade (head there during any of the parades – except Keyport – and score a free t-shirt with drink purchase) – you’re guaranteed to have a great time. 2 West Front Street, Keyport 732-264-0999 www.mcdonaghs.com
Get ready to don your green apparel as you head to Marlin’s Cafe for their St. Patty’s Day Celebration on March 17th. Enjoy a corned beef special, $2 Jello shots, live music, green beer of course, and their regular menu (including their delicious burger) of course. 1901 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach 732-714-8035 www.marlinsnj.com
Looking to throw your very own Jersey Shore St. Patty’s Day party? With the help of Monmouth Meats you’ll be fully prepared. They’ve got all of your corned beef with all the fixings so all you have to do is party. 112 Monmouth Street, Red Bank 732-741-5292 www.monmouthmeats.com
On March 11th, Val’s Tavern is Rumson’s parade day to night headquarters with specials on everything from drinks to a Reuben Pizza, corned beef sandwiches, and of course live music all day long. On March 17th, the live music will be back along with an all day Irish menu and drink specials. 123 E River Road, Rumson 732-842-3452 www.valstavern.com
One thing you can’t get enough of on St. Patty’s Day is beer and at Cape May Brewing Company – they’ve got you covered all weekend long. From March 16-18th, they’ll have eight special Irish-themed one-offs pouring. They’ll be infusing their Sweet Stout with toffee, bourbon, Irish cream, creme de menthe, Jameson chips, and even toasted coconut and cinnamon chips for their Irish Potato Stout. Sounds like a good time to us. 1288 Hornet Rd., Cape May 609-849-9933 www.capemaybrewery.com
Spend the Irish holiday by the ocean at Rooney’s Oceanfront where live music will begin at 3pm. You’ll get to taste all of their Irish dinner specials and of course, Happy Hour will be on in the bar from 3-7pm. 100 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch 732-870-1200 www.rooneysocean.com
You already head to DIVE! Coastal Bar for every other celebration, St. Patty’s Day is no different. The party starts at 11am for brunch, which will include corned beef omelettes and hash, $5 mimosas and $7 Bloody Mary’s then continues with green beers, Guinness and Irish Whiskey specials, Irish food specials including Shepherd’s Pie and Bangers & Mash, and live music. 1072 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright 732-268-7707 www.divecoastalbar.com
A Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete with something sweet. That’s where Confections of a Rock$tar comes into play! Whether you’re indulging in the Guinness/Bailey’s cupcake, a Bourbon Raisin Soaked Irish Soda Bread, or a Leprechaun Hot Chocolate (to keep you warm during Asbury’s parade on the 11th), it’s the perfect accompanient to all that beer you’ve been drinking. 550 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park 732-455-3510 www.coarock.com
With a name like McGillicuddy’s Tap House, how could you not expect St. Patty’s Day to be huge! For the month of March, you can feast on Irish specials like Guinness Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Shepherds Pie. Wash it down with $5 Guinness drafts and $1 off all Irish Whiskeys. Then on St. Patrick’s Day, treat yourself to an Irish breakfast (they’ll be opening at 10am), with entertainment from 2-5pm and 7-10pm. 601 Main Street, Loch Arbor 732-531-5555 http://www.mcgillicuddystaphouse.com/lh/
The month of March is the month of St. Patrick’s Day at Rory’s Pub. They’ve got $6 Irish drafts, $5 Jameson shots, corned beef specials, and Irish music almost every day of the month! On Wednesdays they even have Celtic Classics like Fish and Chips and Beef Stew for half off – who doesn’t want to celebrate this way? 1124 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright 732-388-7685 http:/roryspub.com/
Get lucky at MJ’s Restaurant with their annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash – 2018 edition! On March 17th, drink $2 green beers, $5 Jameson shots and Irish Mules, while you snack on some delicious Paddy’s themed food specials like their Guinness Burger and Irish Nachos. 845 Rt. 34, North, Matawan 732-566-6220 http://www.mjsrestaurant.com/
Make no joke about it, The Court Jester is serious about their St. Patrick’s Day game. Starting on March 11th (the day of downtown Freehold’s parade) through the 17th, St. Patrick’s Day week is packed with $3.50 Killians Irish Red pints, a special Irish menu, and on the big day, corned beef and hash for just $3.99 – now that’s a deal that can’t be beat! 16 E Main Street, Freehold 732-462-1040 www.jestersweb.net