Athens is going extra green today in honor of St. Paddy’s Day.
Though many students celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Green Beer Day last week, local bars and restaurants are offering specials today to celebrate the holiday.
“I am staying in tonight because I went out for Green Beer Day last week,” said Nicolette Lambos, a freshman studying education. “I have school stuff to do.”
Josie Lupariello, a junior studying music therapy, said she is going out to celebrate a friend’s birthday that happens to be St. Patrick’s Day.
“We’re going to Jackie O’s tonight for her birthday,” Lupariello said. “We usually get pretty crazy, but that’s the main reason we are going out.”
For individuals who still want to go out and enjoy a shamrock-filled day, several uptown establishments are offering deals and specials:
Jackie O's Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St., will have corned beef and cabbage or fish n’ chips until 9:30 p.m., according to its Facebook page. It will also have O’Hooley’s Irish Stout and Prouty’s Irish Red on tap.
Public House doors open at 4 p.m., with a cover of $5
If You Go
What: Boys of Hock
When: 5 p.m., Tuesday
What: Athens Irish Dancers
When: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Tuesday
Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St., advertises a quieter night with “Guinness brownies with whipped cream, Guinness pretzel truffles, and cheddar beer dip with rosemary crackers,” according to its Facebook page. It will also serve potato pancakes with herbed sour cream; all food is homemade. Drinks entail Shamrock Champagne Cocktails and Ryan Patrick Vineyard Riesling 2013 by the glass.
Tony's Tavern, 7 W. State St., is having Draft Night with free peanuts, Irish flag JELLO shots.
If You Go
What: World of Mouth Jazz band
When: 8:30 p.m., Tuesday
Admission: Free
The Pigskin Sports Bar and Grill, 38 N. Court St., is serving Shepherd’s Pie. Drink specials follow, according to its Facebook page:
- Irish Lady: champagne, melon liqueur, orange juice
- Irish Eyes: Jameson, crème of menthe, heavy cream, topped with a cherry
- Green Monster: rum, gin, vodka, blue curacao, orange juice, Sprite
- Irish Strawberry: Fresh strawberry filled with Irish cream, Pinnacle Whipped topped with whipped cream and green crème de menthe.
The Pub, 39 N. Court St., is serving reuben sandwiches on marble rye with corned beef and sauerkraut.
Whit’s Frozen Custard, 49 S. Court St., has mint chocolate chip custard throughout the week. Guinness custard is being served for St. Patrick’s Day only.
The Fluff, 8 N. Court St., made Irish soda bread scones with a side of butter or jam.
Redbrick Sports Bar, 14 N. Court St., open at 9 a.m., with Kielbasa and Kraut for $1 a bowl.
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