Irish Pedigree: The pub is in the Gateway district, but all the Irish imports, from the stained glass to the pews, make it feel more like Galway. The Irish Voice voted it one of the Top 40 Irish pubs in the U.S. St. Paddy's Day ... Entertainment:
The Boys from the County Hell, 1-8 p.m. ... Irish Eats: Fish and chips ($7), Guinness-battered cod served with steak fries ... Word O' Advice:"The streets were completely crazy last year," says general manager Sean O'Donnell. "I suggest the Rapid or bus." 323 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland, 216-781-7782, flannerys.com
Irish Pedigree: The mural of County Mayo's shoreline is a tribute to the land where Karen O'Malley's dream of pub ownership began and to her father, Michael, who grew up along that very shore and actually built The Harp. St. Paddy's Day ... Entertainment: The Boys from the County Hell, 9 p.m.-midnight ... Irish Eats: Corned beef Reuben ($9) served with a basket of soda bread and homemade potato chips or coleslaw ... Word O' Advice: "Take the 18th off and recuperate," O'Malley says. 4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-939-0200, the-harp.com
Irish Pedigree: In 1910, the Flat Iron was twice as tall and a hot spot for longshoremen, who probably came more for the brothel upstairs than the food. Then the building's dark side got lit up. Literally. Co-owner David Steele says a stray cigarette butt was to blame for a fire that wiped out the top floor. St. Paddy's Day ... Entertainment: Donal O'Shaughnessy, 11 a.m.-midnight ... Irish Eats: Yellow perch sandwich ($9.95) with fries and coleslaw (extra $1) ... Word O' Advice: "Dress for anything," Steele says. "You never know how the weather is going to be in March." 1114 Center St., Cleveland, 216-696-6968, flatironcafe.com
Irish Pedigree: Owner Patrick Campbell performed with Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance on stages worldwide from 1998 to 2005. St. Paddy's Day ... Entertainment: WKNR ESPN 850, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Marys Lane, 1 p.m.-midnight ... Irish Eats: The 11-item Irish Breakfast ($10.95), which includes bangers, rashers, eggs, pudding and more, served 7-11 a.m. ... Word O' Advice: "Always travel in large groups so you have someone to watch your back," Campbell says. 17119 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-941-9311, pjmcintyres.com
Irish Pedigree: Its name was inspired by the Angle neighborhood, a 19th-century Irish ghetto just south of Whiskey Island. The bar's large Irish whiskey selection is just plain inspired. St. Paddy's Day ... Entertainment: The Whiskey Island Ramblers, 2 p.m.-dark ... Irish Eats: Homemade lamb stew ($8), Grade A meat, pearl onions, carrots and parsnips soaked in a secret sauce ... Word O' Advice: "Don't partake too much too early," manager Alex Gleason warns. "You'll miss out on one of the best days in Cleveland." 1848 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-861-5643, oldangletavern.com
