10 Irish (or Vaguely Irish) Eats and Drinks for St. Paddy's

by Meghan McCarron Mar 14, 2014, 10:44am CDT

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by Meghan McCarron Mar 14, 2014, 10:44am CDT

Undoubtedly, there are Austinites who intend to hit Dirty Sixth and pound beers the Monday after SXSW simply because it is St. Patrick's Day. Just a guess: precious few of them are Eater readers. But a week-long free booze bender is no reason to skip out on St. Patrick. There's nothing like strong beer, good whiskey, and lamb stew to cure hangover. And if that doesn't work, an Irish coffee and/or a cupcake should.

Check out Eater's recommendations for the best in St. Paddy's eating and drinking below. From a full Irish breakfast at Drink.Well to Fado's weekend-long blowout, there's something for everyone.

Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant

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For those who seriously want to get their party on, Fado is the place to be. The bar opens early for "European Sports" Saturday and Sunday, and they'll throw an all-day party on St. Patrick's Day. Lots of Irish beer on tap, plus they carry the delightful (and, yes, English) Crabbie's ginger beer.

214 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 457-0172

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North By Northwest (NXNW)

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This restaurant and brewery will be celebrating "all things Irish" by tapping a special keg of their Irish Stout and Red Irish Ale, paired with live music and a special Irish menu.

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10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78759

(512) 467-6969

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eleven plates & wine

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Eleven plates will offer special Irish-inspired lunch and dinner menus on St. Paddy's, including soda bread and Guinness stew.

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3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste C200, Austin, TX 78746

(512) 328-0110

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J Black's Feel Good Lounge

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If you absolutely, positively must drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day, J. Black's will serve it to you, from today until Monday.

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710 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 433-6954

Live Oak Beer & Barbecue

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2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702

(512) 524-1930

drink.well.

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This North Loop cocktail bar will be serving a full Irish breakfast Saturday and Sunday, as well as their signature Irish Coffee, which was recently featured in Bon Appetit.

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207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

(512) 614-6683

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The Dog & Duck Pub

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The Dog & Duck has been celebrating St. Patrick's day for 24 years, and they have a full slate of bands who will play throughout the day. They'll have food specials and lots of free flowing beer as well.

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406 W. 17th St., Austin, TX 78701

(512) 479-0598

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Opal Divine's Penn Field

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3601 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 707-0237

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Pinthouse Pizza

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Pinthouse Pizza is celebrating St. Paddy's again this year, and they're so serious about it they went and made teeshirts. Special beers on tap and Irish dancing; here are the details.

4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

(512) 436-9605

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