The Original Patsy’s Irish Pub
Patsy’s Original Irish Pub will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day festival with an all-day, 21+ event. A cash only entry fee of $12 at the door from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m gives you access to the party featuring live music, face painting, and photo ops. 28971 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949-249-2604
O’Malley’s On Main
An authentic Irish pub located in the heart of Seal Beach, O’Malleys offers live music entertainment every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m., first and third Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. and second and fourth Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m., as well as brunch on the weekends from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a weekday happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. 140 Main St., Seal Beach, 562-430-0631
Muldoon’s Irish Pub
With a charming circular layout and ivy-covered brick walls, Muldoon’s has been operating since 1974. With three separate indoor spaces—the Celtic Bar, the Dublin Pub, and the Tavern Dining Room—the pub appeals to those looking to sit down and enjoy traditional Irish food, or to mingle and play darts at the bar. Opening at 9 a.m. on St. Paddy’s Day, Muldoon’s recommends that you show up early to avoid long lines. 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949- 640-4110
Durty Nelly’s
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in the traditional, intimate interior of Durty Nelly’s. The pub will have a special menu for the holiday, featuring corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and more. 2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa, 714-957-1951
Macallans Public House
In Downtown Brea, Macallans’ bright green front door welcomes customers into the dining room and bar featuring dangling light fixtures and brick walls. With more than 400 different whiskeys available and an expanded back patio, Macallans will have special hours on St. Patrick’s Day, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 330 W. Birch St., Brea, 714-332-0006
The Harp Inn
A pub priding itself on its devotion to tradition, The Harp Inn has been open for nearly 40 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, the pub will have live music from 11 a.m to 11 p.m., featuring bagpipers and Irish dancers. Enjoy an Irish breakfast in the morning and corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie served all day. 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, 949-646-8855
The Irishman
Just a block away from the rest of the bustling nightlife on Main Street, The Irishman boasts a perfectly poured Guinness and Irish memorabilia dangling from the walls. The pub will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by opening early at 10:30 a.m. and with green beer and corned beef and cabbage. Enter under the inflatable rainbow. 424 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714-536-6776
Malarky’s Irish Pub
Open since 1977, Malarky’s serves its famous Irish breakfast and Irish coffee all day, with happy hour on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and food specials throughout the week. For St. Paddy’s Day, the pub will open early at 6 a.m. serving breakfast and cocktails. 3011 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-2340
Dublin 4 Gastropub
For a low-key celebration, visit Dublin 4, which stands out amongst the crowd with a modern interior and top-tier, chef-driven menu. But the pub stays true to its Irish roots with bites such as Guinness brown bread, a house-cured corned beef reuben, and sausage rolls. Happy hour is 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on weekdays. 26342 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949-582-0026
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