Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day events
The best places in the city to party on your favorite Irish Holiday.
5 Seasons Brewing Company, March 17. In addition to hosting the Leprechaun Open Golf Tournament — during which grown men play with kids’ clubs — the Great O’Bronzini will be playing live music from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Guests are invited to spin the “Wheel of Craic” to win prizes. 5 Seasons will pour McNerney’s Irish Red and No Blarney Stout. 5600 Roswell Road. 404-255-5911.
Engine 11, March 17. St. Patty’s Day party with live music all night. Part of Creative Loafing’s Drink Week. 30 North Ave. 6 p.m. 404-873-3473.
Fado, March 17. They will be having an outdoor festival. The pub opens at 6 a.m. Bagpipers and Irish dancers will start at 12:30 p.m. After that there will be live music all day and a DJ at night. Arrive before noon to beat the $15 cover charge for adults. Kids enter at no cost. You must be 21 or over to be in the event area after 4 p.m. Tickets available on Fado’s website. 273 Buckhead Ave. 404-841-0066.
Johnnie MacCracken’s, March 17. Opens early at 10 a.m. Bagpipes and flutes play throughout the day. Guests can buy an Irish dinner plate and T-shirt for $15. 15 Atlanta St. 678-290-6641.
Kozmo Gastropub, March 14- 17. Offers a three-course, prix fixe menu for $25. Starting at 8 p.m. on the 17th, DJ Franchize will host a karaoke and dance party. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. 11890 Douglas Road, Alpharetta. 678.526.6094.
Mac Magee’s, March 13 and 17. Featuring live music on both days, the pub opens at 9 a.m. and the Irish dancers start at noon. No cover. 11 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-377-8050.
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill and Bakery. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins outside the doors at noon; the pub opens at 11:30 a.m. On the kick-off party March 13th, try the Imperial Oatmeal Mocha Stout or Chef Timothy’s version of Irish fare. Menu available throughout the week, concluding with a fish and chips special on the 20th. 320 Peachtree St. 404-525-4400.
Meehan’s, March 17. Half-priced Irish breakfast until 11:30 a.m. Live music starts at 4 p.m. There is no cover until 2 p.m., when $10 will get you in. 227 Sandy Springs Place. 404-843-8059.