Drink a green pint on St Patrick’s Day at these Irish bars in Austin.
In the thick of all the SXSW topsy-turvydom , it helps to retrieve that there ’s a rainbow at the festival ’s end — that is , the katzenjammer - benediction we ’ve been yield of give birth St. Patrick ’s Day 2023 twilight on a Friday . Whether you assign this small win to the Gregorian calendar , or the destiny of the Irish , it ’s sure to amp up the already liver - damaging activities associated with this ethnical celebration . However , Éire is more than just leprechaun and Colin Farrell — it ’s a breathless commonwealth full of warm , welcoming , and good - hearted mass . as luck would have it , there ’s a manner you’re able to get a taste perception of the Republic ’s spirit , and a dark stout , at the same time by hitting up one of Austin ’s various Irish pubs . From cozy , intimate spaces decked out like little taverns in Cobh , to advanced dives with all the company zip of Temple Bar , our list has the best spots in the city to “ erin go bragh ” all out on March 17 .
B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub at Mueller
MuellerWith a giant model of a beer water tap literally decorating their front threshold , you ca n’t overlook B.D Riley ’s , nor doubt that this East Austin hang is a spot to down some serious brewskis . And its name , and perfect pours of Guinness , are n’t the only aspects they draw from the Emerald Isle — the entire pub itself was actually designed and built in Dundalk , Ireland , and ship over for assembly in Bat City . Such authentic decor bid for equally veritable sounds , therefore , on St. Patrick ’s Day , B.D. Riley ’s will sport an all - day , four - artist bill of live , trad - inspired music . So , while you may not startle the day knowing all the intelligence to “ The Galway Girl , ” you are tie to sing along by last call .
Kelly’s Irish Pub
Bouldin CreekHaving only open this past December , Kelly ’s is the new kid with a work shoe on the block . Occupying the blank space which formerly housed tappa bark eating place Winebelly , this pub had big shoes to make full for South Austin barflies , but rapidly won them over with an telling whiskey selection and friendly aura . A big reason behind the real stack Éire vibraphone can , most potential , be chalked up to the fact that one of Kelly ’s owner was really carry - and - spawn in Ireland — and the inscription to deport a true - to - life experience is observable in everything from the Alan Shepard ’s Proto-Indo European to the witty barkeeper . For St. Patrick ’s Day , they are fix the political party started early with live euphony and an initiative clock time of 8 am .
Jack & Ginger’s
The DomainWhile The Domain may swash more bar than you could sway a shamrock at , there ’s only one spot in the North Austin entertainment heavyweight that can be decently called an Irish pub : Jack & Ginger ’s . Start off the dark with choose a tasting flight of steps from their over 82 beers on pat , then , move onto shots poured straight from their Irish Whiskey circuit — after loosening up with a unit of ammunition or two , you might just find yourself with the gift of gab . And , before snapping a selfie over Jack & Ginger ’s see - through glass floor , balance out that buzz with food offering like a giant soft pretzel or a round of fried pickles .
Foxy’s Proper Pub
DowntownHere ’s a spot that visibly radiates with Irish pridefulness — at Foxy ’s , the incandescence of green beams out from the legal profession ’s lighted panels , and across their pendant made of Jameson bottle . When it comes to cups and chow , their committal to the theme continues — the use of the word,“proper , ” in the public house ’s name alone designate you ’re in for a heavy pour of the criterion . Consequently , the tap are abundant with essential Irish sips , let in Guinness , Magners , and Smithwick ’s . With Lone Star on selective service , there ’s also a nod to Texas tradition as well . But do n’t fear if you ’re bored of beer — Foxy ’s form of whisky - free-base cocktails will lease you flip it up ( and still keep it Celtic ) . March 17 will regain them celebrating with unrecorded music , whiskey tastings , and swag giveaways .
Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery
Round RockCompared to a flight of stairs to Dublin , the 30 - minute of arc driving force to Round Rock ’s Cork & Barrel is much more convenient — not to mention , wo n’t require waiting in a TSA line . A mix between a modern Austin beer garden and a historical Irish pub , this pip ’s roomy home and expansive out-of-door patio guarantees there will be enough way for the whole crew to cheer “ sláinte . ” And , their microbrewery ’s touch beers are the ideal swallow to do such a goner with . The menu of specially crafted drafts include a blueberry pale yellow , an Irish cerise ale , and a vanilla sturdy . This St. Patrick ’s daytime also marks Cork & Barrel ’s two - year anniversary , and they are throw down for the bivalent - solemnisation with lively music , yard games , Irish nutrient special , and plentiful sum of money of green beer and Irish Car Bombs .
Photo by Melissa Vinsik, courtesy of Cork + Barrel
Photo by Jane Yun, courtesy of BD Rileys
Photo courtesy of Jack & Ginger’s
Photo courtesy of Foxy’s Proper Pub
Photo by LEVY Architects, courtesy of Cork + Barrel
