Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in L.A.
The Tam, as this venerable Scottish-themed institution is called by its regulars, throws a giant St. Paddy’s Day party every year in a tent in its parking lot. Live music by Dublin Public, Slugger O’Toole, Ploughboys and Emerald Society Pipes & Drums provide distraction while tasty pub fare and specials on green beer lubricate the proceedings. (Boris Yaro / Los Angeles Times)
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This recently renovated Irish pub is planning a sodden affair beginning at 6 a.m. and not ceasing until the last drop is swallowed at 2 a.m. Sop up specials on stout beer and other drinks with all-day Irish breakfast specials as well as cottage pie, fish and chips and charred oysters. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
This tony Venice drinking establishment houses one of the oldest bars in the city -- a basement speak-easy that hosted the rich and powerful during Prohibition. There will be no such limitations on Sunday, however, when free Irish stew will be served all day alongside $5 Irish punch and $8 Irish whiskey specials. Traditional Irish bands will also take the stage to keep the party hopping. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Enjoy drinks and dinner downstairs at this cozy NoHo gastropub before heading upstairs for a dance party featuring DJ 4tify and DJ Sayer. Food specials include $10 Irish nachos, $12 green eggs and corned beef flat bread, $10 Reuben sliders and Irish soda bread cupcakes with Jameson-Bailey’s frosting. Speaking of whiskey, specials begin at $6. There are also $5 Guinness pints on draft. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
