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Patch Picks: Pubs for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Get your green on at these local watering holes.

St. Patrick’s Day: The day to get your Irish on. Here are six pubs where you can do the day in style:

  •   in Rockville will have a tent for their festivities. Complete with green beer and plenty of food, you can reserve one of seven booths for the evening or go it without a booth. The booths cost $125 and must be reserved ahead. Non-booth cover at the door is $10. Advanced tickets are $7. Call 301-230-9260.
  • in Rockville Town Square is throwin' a rockin' St. Patty's Day with DC natives Along Those Lines headlining a night that also features sets by Rockville natives Hotspur and Sol Bandits. The extended happy hour goes from 4 to 8 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Entry is free until 8 p.m. and $5 from 8 p.m. to close. Entry open to those age 21 and up. Call 301-838-4281.
  •   on the Rockville/Gaithersburg border is an Irish pub with something for everyone on St. Patrick’s Day, including Guinness Stout and Guinness Stew for those so inclined. A DJ begins at 4 pm. Call 301-258-8866.
  •   in Bethesda has Guinness Stout and Harp on tap. The live entertainment for St. Patrick’s Day begins with the Roger Henderson Duo at 2 p.m., followed by La Unica Irish Band at 5:30 p.m. and the Kilmaine Saints at 9 p.m.  Call 301-657-1122.
  •   in Bethesda opens at 9 a.m. with "Kegs & Eggs" and has live music all day long. They suggest you call ahead for reservations at 301-951-0115.
  • Looking to celebrate somewhere a bit farther afield? James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar in Dupont Circle is a solid option. They open at 8 a.m. with an Irish breakfast buffet. At 3 p.m. they’ll begin serving outside with a tent on the patio. There will be live Irish music, a full bar, a barbecue and plenty of Irish food and Guinness on tap. The best part? No cover. Call 202-223-8440.
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