More st. patrick's day FUn
1) Enjoy some St. Patrick's Inspired Sweet Treats!
2) Drink a Green Glitter Beer at Bottlescrew Bill's
Try lucky charm cookies from Creme Cream Puffs or some shortbread cookies or cupcakes from Glamorgan Bakery. Crave cupcakes has the cutest lucky charm cupcakes this year.
2) Drink a Green Glitter Beer at Bottlescrew Bill's
2) Drink a Green Glitter Beer at Bottlescrew Bill's
I'm not sure about drinking green beer, let alone, green glitter beer, but hey what's the worst that could happen? Each year Bottlescrew Bills breaks out their greenest dye, err I mean leprechaun potion, to provide us with this seasonal delight.
3) Learn some Celtic Dance
4) Shop a little bit of Ireland
Explore Irish dancing at Blakey O'Brien! Home of the first Western Canadian Champion! Bet you didn't know that. The first class is free for beginners — your River Dance journey starts here!
4) Shop a little bit of Ireland
4) Shop a little bit of Ireland
A Little Taste of Home is a British & Irish shop hidden away in New Horizon Mall. Stock up on black pudding, Soda Bread, and Shepard's Pie.
5) Improve your Luck with your own Shamrock
6) Drink Green Tea Beer (for health reasons of course)
Make any room green with envy when you make your own luck with a shamrock from Marlow's Floral Works!
6) Drink Green Tea Beer (for health reasons of course)
6) Drink Green Tea Beer (for health reasons of course)
Green Tea Beer is like a leprechaun’s secret potion—matcha magic meets hoppy happiness. Try it at Redheads Japa Café.
7) Get Decked Out in Guinness Gear
7) Get Decked Out in Guinness Gear
7) Get Decked Out in Guinness Gear
The Scottish Shoppe in Kensington has a collection of Guinness merch and memorabilia. See their store with Scottish, Irish, English, Welsh and Celtic items.
8 Irish Pubs in Calgary - Tried & True
1) Ceili's Royal Oak ☘️
The downtown Ceili's may have shut down but there is a location in Royal Oak that is ready to party!
Notable Menu Items:
- List of 9 Beer Cocktails
- 6 Irish Whiskeys
- Guinness Beer Stew
- Guinness Brownie
📍 8650 112 Ave NW
2) Jameson's Pub 🍺
There are two Jameson's: Brentwood & 17th. Both will be bumpin come St. Pat's!
Notable Menu Items:
- Crown Float (Somersby layered with Guinness)
- Jamos Mac & Cheese
- Jamos Burger (It's a meal!)
📍 1230 17th Ave SW
📍 3790 Brentwood Road NW
3) Limerick's Pub 🍻
This HUGE pub on Macleod Trail might even open their patio if the weather is nice.
Notable Menu Items:
- Classic Cottage Pie
- Guinness Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding
- Burnt End Pork Belly Mac N' Cheese
📍 7304 Macleod Trail South
4) St James Corner ☘️
This corner pub has 2 levels but they fill up fast!
Notable Menu Items:
- Traditional Lamb Burger
- Smoked Salmon Salmon & Ricotta Nann
- Classic Fish & Chips
📍 1219 1st Street SW
5) James Joyce Pub 🍺
Not the biggest pub, this place on Stephen Ave will be filled to the brim for St. Patrick's! Expect a more corporate crowd.
Notable Menu Items:
- Chicken Curry Boxty
- Ballycastle Bacon Bites
- Guiness Jalapeno Bacon Burger
* They will have a full Irish Menu On March 17th *
📍 114 8 Ave SW
6) Joyce on 4th 🍻
Located downtown in Mission, this is a classic spot for a drink or two.
Notable Menu Items:
- Paddy's Poutine
- Stuffed Yorkshire's
- Guinness Chocolate Bread and Butter Puddings
📍 506 24th Ave SW
7) The Kilkenny ☘️
Massive space and is often frequented by students as it's close to the university.
Notable Menu Items:
- The Kilkenny Pizza Special
- Comforting Classic Cottage Pie
- Colossal Nachos (They're Huge!)
📍 #500-3630 Brentwood Rd NW
8) The Lennox Irish Pub 🍺
Located in Signal Hill, this is a popular watering hole for people in the area.
Notable Menu Items:
- Guinness Vegetable & Beef Stew
- Bangers & Mash
- A Full Irish Breakfast
📍 5909 Signal Hill SW
Impress your frIends with fun irish facts
Add these facts to any St. Patrick's Day Party to make drunk people think you're smart & charismatic
- Did you know the highest percentage of redheads is in Ireland? (Around 10%) 👩🏻🦰
- St. Patrick is British. It’s believed that he was born in either Wales or Scotland.
- Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000. 🍀
- An ancient book called "A History Of Irish Fairies" reveals that there is no evidence of there being a female leprechaun -- ever. 🎩
- St Patrick's used to be a dry holiday.
- According to a YouGov poll, 49% of Americans say the holiday is called St. Patty's Day whereas 29% maintain it's St. Paddy's Day (the correct pronunciation is St. Paddy's)
- March 17 is not Saint Patrick’s birthday (It's actually the day he died) 😢
