Whether you’re looking to slug a pint of Guinness or dance an Irish jig, there are plenty of places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Massachusetts.
The state’s Irish roots run deep in major cities including Springfield, Worcester and Boston where dozens of “shamrock-ing” good times will be held this year.
With that said, here are some of the best Irish pubs in Massachusetts to test your (Irish) luck this St. Patrick’s Day, which is Monday, March 17.
Western Mass.
Francie’s Tavern in Holyoke: A Holyoke tradition since 1993, Francie’s Tavern has tons of St. Patrick’s Day programming starting Thursday, March 20 and lasting through the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race on Saturday, March 22.
McMurphy’s Uptown Tavern in Amherst: A college student’s go-to destination for St. Patrick’s Day, this pub goes crazy for Blarney Blowout every year.
Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant in Springfield: The entertainment destination is counting down to an epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration, complete with live music, dancing and plenty of beer.
O’Brien’s Corner in Springfield: O’Brien’s is backing its motto of not just being a bar by offering a mix of cultural foods and daily specials the entire week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.
O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Grill in Chicopee: The Irish pub, known for its warm food and service, is an ideal spot for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Central Mass.
O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar in Worcester: This traditional Irish pub is known for “famous food, best brews and hospitality,” according to its website.
Quinn’s Irish Pub in Worcester: This pub boasts old-school Irish values with a new-school American twist ideal for both true Irishmen and Irish-Americans looking to come together for St. Patrick’s Day.
Scruffy Murphys in Worcester: Those looking to get transported to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day can try traditional pub-style cuisine, draft beer and specialty cocktails at this Irish Pub in Tatnuck Square.
Greater Boston
The Bebop in Boston: This live music venue and Irish pub on Boylston Street will have St. Patrick’s Day events Friday through Monday, including a Guinness glass engraving from 4-6 p.m. Saturday and Irish dancing at 6 p.m. Monday.
The Dubliner in Boston: This pub is a common stop along several St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls in Boston. It also offers upscale Irish cuisine with menu items including an Irish lobster roll made with Irish Soda Bread and Shepherd’s Pie.
Tavern at the End of the World in Charlestown: This TripAdvisor-approved, Irish-style pub has more than 50 beers, classic bar food traditional Irish music. Tavern at the End of the World will offer St. Patrick’s Day programming all weekend.
