Flannery’s Pub
With offerings such as Irish stew ($6 cup or $9 bowl) or corned beef and cabbage ($14), Flannery’s is as Irish as its name suggests. Reopening March 11, this East Fourth Street pub will have plexiglass barricades at the booths and bars and spaced out tables. They will open at 11am with a limited menu this year, but are also offering curbside takeout. Flannery's is roomy enough that with a one-third of its normal capacity limit, they can still accommodate 120 customers. The restaurant is also offering takeout and curbside pickup. 323 Prospect Ave E., Cleveland, 216-781-7782, flanneryscle.com
Flat Iron Cafe
This homey pub in the Flats has hosted more than 100 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations since it opened in 1910 — often joined by the Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums. This year, Donal O’Shaughnessy will be playing live Irish music starting at 11am, but if you can't make it, the restaurant is also offering corned beef by the pound for carryout. If you do choose to dine-in, the pub plans to adhere to social distancing regulations with spaced out tables and dividers. 1114 Center St., Cleveland, 216-696-6968, flatironcafe.com
The Harp
For 21 years, this Detroit Avenue Pub with a gorgeous view of the lake has been a go-to for families on St. Patrick’s Day. While the annual Boys From County Hell show won't be taking place, the bar is offering plenty of Irish favorites like Shepard's pie ($17), corned beef sandwich ($12), and fish & chips ($17). This year guests must be seated this year, a 50% capacity limit is in place and carryout is being offered. 4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-939-0200, the-harp.com
Mullarkey's Irish Pub
The only bar in Cleveland with a “Guinness Gold” certification, this East Side pub provides an authentically Irish experience. On St. Patrick’s Day, Dan McCoy is play traditional music from noon to 8 p.m., but get there early because the bar opens up at 7 a.m. They will be using social distancing measures with 6ft markers on the floor, dividers between booths and bar patrons, and limiting the total capacity. 4110 Erie St., Willoughby, 440-946-7181, mullarkeys.com
The Old Angle Tavern
A staple for local soccer and rugby fans, this Ohio City tavern opened on St. Patrick’s Day in 18 years ago in the place of a burned-down former hardware store. You can help celebrate its birthday by dining-in or getting carryout from its Irish menu. All platters are under $15 and options include bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage and vegetarian dishes — all of which pair well with a wide selection of Irish whiskeys. 1848 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-861-5643, oldangle.com
Parnell's Irish Pub
Established in 1997, these pubs are committed to being part of the COVID-19 solution and are not open this year. However, you can call and pre-order "St. Patrick's Day in a Box" with the Classics ($40), Newbies ($35), or Parnell's Winter Hat ($25). You can also order any of their other craft and draft beers, whiskey, bourbon, scotch and cocktails. Orders can be placed at either location but are picked up at Cleveland Heights. 12425 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-3469; 1415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-862-8953, facebook.com/parnellspub
PJ McIntyre's Irish Pub
This West Park bar is committed to offering a lively but safe St. Patrick's Day celebration this year with bagpipers, Irish dancers and the Celtic rock band Marys Lane set to perform. The band starts at 3 p.m., and you can livestream through the pub's Facebook page and YouTube channel. PJ's is also be livestreaming St. Colman's Mass starting at noon. Opening at 7 a.m., the pub is offering an Irish breakfast ($12) with no carryout. Keeping tradition, the first 100 people there get a free T-shirt. 17119 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216- 941-9311, pjmcintyres.com
Stone Mad Pub
Fit for an Irish castle, features such as the hand-blown glass chandeliers, intricate woodwork and a stone patio make this Gordon Square Pub a scenic place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Opening at noon this year, the restaurant is offering its usual Irish menu with takeout. The Portersharks will be playing live from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The pub is allowing 50% capacity this year and guests must be seated while eating and drinking. 1306 W. 65th St., Cleveland, 216-281-6500, stonemadpub.com
