St. Patrick's Day is as Cleveland as it comes. And while we can't enjoy the 177-year tradition of Downtown Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Parade this year — or gather with tens of thousands of our closest friends — there are still plenty of green experiences to be had this March 17. Whether you're venturing out to an Irish pub, ordering traditional takeout, making your own corned beef or looking for a virtual mass or live music performance, we have everything you need to know for a great St. Patrick's Day in Cleveland.
Have A Pint Of St. Patrick's Day Inspiration
These life lessons from the late Roger S. Weist, the 2017 parade grand marshal and longtime host of WRUW FM 91.1’s weekly Irish radio show Beyond the Pale, will get you into the St. Patrick's Day spirit. Read More >>
St. Patrick's Day Doesn't Have To Start In A Bar. St. Colman Church's Annual Morning Mass Is Our Favorite Tradition.
St. Colman Church has been celebrating the holiday with morning mass since it was built in 1918. This year's mass at the historic church is at noon on March 17 and limited pre-order tickets are available. It's also streaming live on Facebook. Read More >>
How To Celebrate A Cleveland St. Patrick's Day At Home
This year's celebration may be different, but a virtual mass, a livestream concert and Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer offer plenty of options left at your disposal to make St. Patrick's Day memorable. Read More >>
The Case For Irish Coffee
Did you know green beer actually outdates Irish coffee? We dig in to the Irish-born history of the drink. Plus, 17 River Grille's Tim Davin shares the simple recipe. Read More >>
3 Tips For Securing Slyman's Corned Beef On St. Patrick's Day
Freddie Slyman gives us the tips and tricks we need to make sure we don’t miss out on Cleveland's most famous sandwich. Slyman's tips: preorder, get in line early and try other locations besides the OG. Read More >>
5 Corned Beef Sandwiches That Will Bring Out The Irish In All Of US
Get them plain or reuben-style, but no matter how you cut it, these savory slices from Corky & Lenny's, Jack's Deli and Restaurant, Joe's Deli, Mister Brisket and Slyman's Tavern are the best. Read More >>
5 Festive Twists On The Reuben
Express Deli's Reuben Mac and Cheese, Masthead Brewing Co.'s Reuben Pizza, Slyman's Tavern's Reuben Poppers, Reuben Pierogis and Sully's Irish Pub's Reuben Egg Rolls more provide twists on the classic reuben. Read More >>
A Clevelander’s Guide To Making Corned Beef At Home
You don't have to go out for your St. Patrick's Day feast. We show you the local places to buy your beef and all the best recipes from local chefs, including Sanford Herskovitz, the owner of Mister Brisket in Cleveland Heights, and Joseph Nagy, chef at The Harp. Read More >>
Three Cleveland Delis And Butchers To Snag Corned Beef For Your At-Home Celebration
The Butcher's Pantry, J&J Czuchraj Meats and Jaworski Meats have the cuts you need for a great at-home St. Patrick's Day celebration. Read More >>
Sam McNulty's Favorite Traditional Irish Recipes
The owner of Market Garden Brewery dishes on three traditional recipes to make on St. Patrick's Day, including Beastie Brown Bread; Prosperity Beer, Beef and Barley Stew; and Howth Harbour Banoffee Pie. Read More >>
4 Cleveland Shepherd's Pies For St. Patrick's Day
Corned beef isn't the only thing to eat on this Irish day. GreenIsland Irish Pub & Restaurant, The Harp, PJ McIntyre's and Stone Mad Pub each have their own twist on the classic Irish dish. Read More >>
Grab A Pint At These 8 Irish Bars And Pubs In Cleveland
We dig in to what give each spot an authentic vibe. Plus, the COVID-19 precautions each spot is taking for a safe St. Patrick's Day. Read More >>
Bust Out Your Best Irish Jig For St. Patrick's Day
Avoid Embarrassment by showing off a basic Irish jig with the help of Murphy Irish Arts Center founder and director Sheila Murphy Crawford. Read More >>
