Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Thinking of Drinking: WHERE TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN DC


St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! How are you celebrating?! Channel your emerald green and get ready  to celebrate with these awesome food and drink specials in DC! 

THE ALEX SPEAKEASY 
Washington, DC 20007 
202-337-0900 

What are they offering? 

Curated Irish whiskey flights and food offerings from Friday, March 15, to Sunday, March 17 for $15. 
Glendalough Irish Whiskey flight includes Glendalough Double Barrel, 7 Year Old Single Malt, and 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey Mizunara Oak Finish 
Connacht Whiskey Company flight is made up of Brothership Irish-American Whiskey Aged 10 Years, Ballyhoo Grain, and Spade & Bushel 10 Year Old Single Malt. 
Pair these tastings with food specials like corned beef spring rolls ($12) and shepherd’s pie ($20) with braised pulled pork, available from open to 10pm March 15 through March 17 (whiskey flights available open to close). To make a reservation, visit here or call 202-337-0900. 

CITY TAP DUPONT 
Washington, DC 20036 
202-878-8235 

CITY TAP PENN QUARTER 
901 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001 
202-733-5333 

What are they offering? 

Both City Tap Dupont and City Tap Penn Quarter are offering delicious menu specials and fun giveaways for St. Patrick’s Day. 
Serving beer-battered fish and chips ($18), corned beef and cabbage spring rolls ($8), and bread pudding ($9). 
Any beer of choice in a half-pour and top it off with Guinness. 
Anyone who finds a shamrock sticker underneath their beer glass gets lucky and wins a voucher for a free drink at a later date. 
On the St. Patrick’s weekend during brunch, City Tap Dupont and City Tap Penn Quarter will also serve a hearty Irish Breakfast platter ($14) and French Toast with Lucky Charms marshmallows and whiskey syrup ($13). For the actual St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the first 24 guests that buy a Guinness beer will receive a special etched glass with the City Tap and Guinness logos engraved. 

CITY WINERY 
Washington, DC 20002 
202-250-2531 

What are they offering? 

For St. Patrick’s Day, City Winery is serving up a Shepherd’s Pie entrée ($21) and offering their proprietary sauvignon blanc with a special twist. Get a glass of the wine and say you want it green, and the restaurant will dye your glass green!! How cool? 

PENNSYLVANIA 6 
Washington, DC 20005 
202-796-1600 

What are they offering? 

On Sunday, March 17 from 11am – 3pm, Pennsylvania 6 will be celebrating the holiday with bottomless melon green mimosas ($5) and unlimited pancakes topped with fresh whipped cream, maple syrup, and shamrock sprinkles ($12). 
Guests looking to brunch in traditional Irish fashion can order “Bangers & Hash,” made with an Irish banger, hash browns, and two shamrock shaped fried eggs in a green bell pepper. Reservations for Pennsylvania 6 can be made at www.pennsylvania6dc.com or by calling 202-796-1600. 

THE RITZ-CARLTON, PENTAGON CITY 
Arlington, VA 22202 
703-415-5000 

What are they offering? 

Starting Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17, guests looking to be in the spirit of the holiday can enjoy the “Drunken Leprechaun” ($18), mixed with Jamison Irish Whiskey and Guinness infused simple syrup, or the “Sparkling Shamrock” ($15), made with Midori Melon Liquor and Prosecco. For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/pentagon-city or by calling 703-415-5000.

Cheers! 

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