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Put on your most festive green outfit and prepare your pot of gold (wallet) -- there's a plethora of St. Paddy's Day festivities in the Metroplex this week.
Many restaurants and bars are offering St. Paddy's Day-themed drinks and dishes during the weekend of March 15-16, since St. Paddy's Day falls on a Monday this year. We'e rounded up what we think are some of the must-trys in and around Dallas-Fort Worth:
The popular fast-casual Mexican food joint is offering a limited-time cocktail that, per a press release, "blends the bold flavors of Jameson Orange with Fuzzy’s signature frozen margarita and a splash of Q Ginger Ale." Sounds delicious. The best news? This drink will be offered from March 10 - May 5, leaving margarita lovers plenty of time post-St. Paddy's Day to try it. Visit the Southlake location today!
480 W. Southlake Blvd., Suite 101
Irish soda bread will be available for customers exclusively on St. Paddy's Day at the well-known Grapevine bakery.
700 W. Dallas Road, Grapevine
As authentic an Irish experience as you can get in Colleyville: bagpipes, Irish dancing and Irish food beginning March 15 and lasting through the end of St. Patrick's Day.
5120 State Highway 121, Colleyville
St. Patrick's Day is quite the celebration at Grapevine's Harvest Hall: On March 17, enjoy green beer, Jameson cocktails, a Lamborghini car show on Peace Plaza and a DJ. Specialty cocktails are $10 all day long.
815 Main Street, Grapevine
Just up the road in Bedford, try this Irish-inspired menu on for size: Shepard’s pie, Irish nachos, New England clam chowder, Ploughman’s platter cheese plate with Irish bangers, smoked cheddar, gouda, fresh fruit and toast points. And beer. Lots of beer.
2824 Central Drive, Suite 301, Bedford
From March 14 - 21 this Uptown Dallas steakhouse will offer a cocktail consisting of Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, St. Germain, cucumber and mint, dubbed the Leprechaun Stiletto -- only $9 during Happy Hour (3 - 6 p.m.)!
2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas
The famous Fort Worth tap house and restaurant should be a must-visit during St. Paddy's Day, with specials galore. Per the Flying Saucer website, all drafts on March 17 including Irish brews from Peticolas, Odell and Boulevard are $5 as well as shots of Jameson Irish Whiskey. St. Patrick’s Day food specials include a savory Shepherd’s pie made with ground beef, vegetables, gravy and topped with mashed potatoes. Flying Saucers collectable St. Patrick’s Day glasses will also be on sale. Popular singer/songwriter Cash Byers takes the stage from at 7 p.m.
111 E. Third St., Fort Worth
It's a giant St. Paddy's Day party at Texas Live! in Arlington on March 15. Doors open at 1 p.m. and drink package purchasers will receive designated drinks, and priority access to St. Patrick's Day Swag items. VIP purchasers will receive a custom Texas Live! St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt. Tickets are on sale now!
1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
Craft beers, whiskey and delicious food make this Irish Fort Worth pub a must-stop if you're in the St. Patrick's Day mood.
700 Carroll St., Fort Worth