In Rochester, N.Y. celebrating St. Patrick's Day is part of our city's story. Rochester is a city on the famous Erie Canal, which was built by Irish immigrants for the purpose of commerce generations ago.

Today, the Erie Canal is a tourist attraction ​and remains a testament to their hard work, ingenuity, and engineering. While we wait for the canal to open for the spring season, Rochester is ready to celebrate all its Irish pride this weekend with both exciting adult and family friendly events.

Enjoy this list of locations and special events happening around our city that will help you get into the Irish spirit.

 

LUCK OF THE IRISH MARCH BEER PAIRING

March 7 | Rohrbach Buffalo Road Brewpub

ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION @ RAILROAD ST.

March 14 | Rohrbach Beer Hall, Railroad St.

TOP'S ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

March 16  | Downtown Rochester 

RUNNIN' OF THE GREEN PRESENTED BY THE YMCA

March 16 | Parcel 5

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

March 16 | The Union Tavern

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE PARTY

March 16 | Astor on Main at Hyatt Regency Rochester

IRISH-ISH COCKTAIL CLASS

March 17  | Black Button Distilling

 

 

Irish Pubs to Visit

Opened in 1976 by Jo & Frank Carroll, Carroll’s has been offering the freshest Guinness and finest corned beef ever since.

  • CAVERLY'S IRISH PUB

Established November 2005, Caverly's is a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Rochester's South Wedge neighborhood. Visit for a pint and some whiskey!

  • ENRIGHT'S THIRST PARLOR

Enright's is one of Monroe Avenue's oldest bars. It's a great place to wind down after a hard day's or night's work with a friendly atmosphere at all hours.

Half Pint is a small bar located on Park Ave. Its ever changing drafts give people a great opportunity to try new craft beers.

  • JACK RYAN'S TAVERN

Jack Ryan's is a family-owned tavern located in the North Winton Village. It has been in the family for three generations, and began as the Rochester Friendly Tavern in 1953. Jack Ryan's opened in its current location on Atlantic Avenue in 1973, and is now owned and operated by Joe and Karen Ryan. 

  • JOHNNY'S IRISH PUB

Johnny’s Irish Pub opened on November 1st 1997, and was very well received right from the beginning. People who came in liked it and came back and brought more people with them who, in turn, told others about the bar.

Located on the corner of Park Avenue and Berkeley Street, Magpie has been servicing the neighborhood with a large beer selection and a familiar staff in the heart of Park Ave’s retail corridor. Magpie has been a destination for afternoon meetings, buzzing happy hours and energetic weekends right through NFL Sundays. 

  • MURPHY'S LAW IRISH PUB

After its heavily anticipated opening in 2009, Murphy’s Law has been the cornerstone of the East & Alexander entertainment district week in and week out. Servicing the surrounding neighborhoods and hotels, Murphy’s Law’s kitchen is operated by Park Avenue Paninoteca, another local operation with a wide range of menu items for any occasion. 

  • SHAMROCK JACK'S IRISH PUB

Shamrock Jack's is one part great drink, one part amazing food and all parts fun! Equal parts an inspired kitchen and excited bar, patrons have come in and back again for a good time.

 

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