St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the Myrtle Beach area is gearing up for parties, parades, bar crawls, and plenty of traditional Irish fare. If you’re visiting our neck of the woods for St. Paddy’s Day this year, here are some great restaurants and events to check out, all near the best condos in Myrtle Beach!
Flynn’s Irish Tavern
Flynn’s Irish Tavern will open bright and early this St. Patrick’s Day – 8:00 a.m. to be exact! They’ll start serving a limited menu including several of your favorite Irish foods including corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, corned beef sandwich, shepherd’s pie, and more. Enjoy many Irish beers on tap or one of their dozens of Irish whiskeys. They’ll have bagpipers and live music throughout the day. Flynn’s is located near the Ocean Bay Club at 421 Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.
35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Kick-off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations a little early at the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The parade will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15 and the festival will follow. The street is lined with great food and drink vendors, two stages with live music, artisans, local businesses, a fun zone for kids, and plenty of festive fun. Be sure to stop by Flynn’s Irish Tavern for a traditional pint!
O’Keefe’s Irish Pub annual Block Party
O’Keefe’s Irish Pub will host their annual parking lot party beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Kegs and Eggs. The Stout Boys featuring James Hood will perform at 1:00 p.m. as the party continues. The Conway Celtic Pipers will perform at 5:00 p.m. They’ll serve up plenty of Irish grub like Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, Shepherds Pie, Reubens, and Pastrami. Grab a pint or cocktail at the bar inside or at the beer trucks outside. They’ll host events inside the restaurant and under tents outside all day long along with Promo Girls. O’Keefe’s is located at 834 Inlet Square Drive in Murrells Inlet.
Finn McCools
Finn McCools hosts one of the most popular block parties around Myrtle Beach each year! Join them all weekend long through Monday, March 17 for live music and fun. They have a huge tent out in the yard with two live pipe bands and live music from Victor Cunneen beginning at noon on St. Patrick’s Day. Grab a bite to eat and a pint from the bar or outside at the beer carts and enjoy the day. Finn McCool’s is located at 501 Lake Arrowhead Road, near the Sea Watch Resort in Myrtle Beach.
Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
Join Molly Darcy’s on the beach in North Myrtle Beach for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day experience. They’ll have live performances, giveaways, green beer, and a very special Irish menu. Molly Darcy’s is located at 1701 S. Ocean Boulevard in North Myrtle Beach within walking distance from many popular North Myrtle Beach condo rentals.
Luck of the MarshWalk
Dress in your best Leprechaun gear for the 10th annual Luck of the MarshWalk party and you could win cash prizes! The 10th annual event will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, March 17 with drink specials, Irish-inspired dishes, live music, and a final costume contest to win cash prizes with judging at 9 p.m. The restaurants at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk will be decked out in green and will host plenty of live bands.
St. Patrick’s Day “Cheers” Crawl at The Market Common
Pick up a BINGO card beginning on March 1 and make your way around the shops and restaurants at The Market Common for a “Cheers” Crawl through March 17. You can pick up your BINGO card at the management office then participate in fun challenges to win your card. These challenges include trying the fried pickles at Tupelo Honey, grabbing a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail at 810 Bowling, ordering the Lucky Charms Ice Cream at Coldstone Creamery, finding a new-to-you-store, and much more fun.
St. Practice Day at Nonna’s Taste of Italy
Nonna’s Taste of Italy in Carolina Forest is hosting its annual St. Practice Day party beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Expect performances from Coastal Carolina Shields, Pipes, and Drums, appearances from the Jameson Girls, and DJ Swerve all evening. They’ll offer creative drink specials like the Celtic Clover, Magic Clover, and Spicy Leprechaun. Dinner reservations are suggested.
Shenanigans at Shine 1229
Shine 1229 at The Market Common is hosting Shenanigans all weekend long from March 13-14 with bag pipes, beads, live music, and plenty of food and drink specials. The event is free to attend.
Other Irish Pubs and Restaurants offering St. Patrick’s Day parties include:
- The Ole’ Irish Pub
- Southside Patty’s
- Murphy’s Law Carolina Forest
- Tin Roof Myrtle Beach
- Doyle’s Pub and Grub
- Ole Shillelagh Sports & Raw Bar
- The Old Bull and Bush Pub and Eatery
