Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery with Festive Drinks, Food, and Events

St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery brings festive cocktails, Irish-inspired flavors, live music, and celebrations happening across the city. Restaurants are serving seasonal specials, bars are pouring creative green cocktails, and gathering spots around town are hosting events that keep the holiday spirit going all day long.

Friends are raising glasses, tables are filling with festive dishes, and celebrations are popping up across Montgomery. Here’s where to sip, dine, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery.

A Taste of St. Patrick’s Day

Festive Menus and Irish-Inspired or green drinks. Restaurants across Montgomery are joining the celebration with themed dishes, festive cocktails, and limited-time specials perfect for the holiday.

 

Cork & Cleaver - March Cocktail Menu

Cork & Cleaver in Montgomery is leaning into the spirit of the holiday with a lineup of four St. Patrick’s Day cocktails that combine bold flavors, festive colors, and creative twists on classic drinks. Guests can enjoy the Irish Apple Martini, a bright and refreshing cocktail that highlights crisp apple flavors, or try the Turmeric Passion Mule, a vibrant take on the classic mule with a subtle spice profile. For those who prefer a richer, spirit-forward cocktail, the Black Irish Manhattan offers a smooth and sophisticated option. Rounding out the lineup is the Thai Spiced Irish Grey Mule, an unexpected blend of warm spice and citrus that adds a unique twist to the holiday menu.

These St. Patrick’s Day cocktails will be available at Cork & Cleaver throughout the month of March, giving you plenty of opportunities to return and try all four seasonal drinks.

Cork and Cleaver March Drink Menu

Perennial - St. Patrick's Day Menu

During the week of March 16, Perennial is adding Irish-inspired dishes and drink specials to the menu, offering a seasonal way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery.

The special menu features comforting classics and creative interpretations, including corned beef and cabbage, a dish long associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Another featured entrée is the sweet potato shepherd’s pie, a hearty take on the traditional dish with a Southern twist. For a vegetarian option, Dixie Colcannon combines the flavors of the classic Irish potato dish with a regional twist.

Irish-inspired drink specials will also be available throughout the week, pairing perfectly with the seasonal dishes and adding another way to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

BB King’s Blues Club - St Patrick's Day Special

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continue at BB King’s Blues Club in Montgomery, where festive food and drink specials will be available March 14 through March 17.

The bar will be pouring holiday favorites like Heineken, Green Tea shots, and the bright green Soulful Shamrock, a festive cocktail that leans into the spirit of the season. On the food side, classic Southern appetizers like fried pickles and fried green tomatoes make the perfect shareable bites while enjoying the celebration.

And of course, live music keeps the energy going all weekend long, making BB King’s a great place to gather with friends, enjoy the specials, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery.

BB King's St Patrick's Day Specials

Paddy Day Parties - St. Patrick’s Day Events Around Montgomery

St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery isn’t just about what’s on the menu. Across the city, bars, outdoor spaces, and downtown gathering spots are bringing the holiday to life with festive drinks, music, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass with friends.

 

Sip-n-Cycle Pedal Cruise – St. Patrick’s Weekend River Cruises | March 14–17

With warmer weather starting to settle in, St. Patrick’s weekend is the perfect excuse to get outside and celebrate on the water. Sip-n-Cycle 's St. Patrick’s weekend river cruises, running March 14–17, offer a fun way to gather friends, wear a little green, and enjoy the sunshine along the Alabama River.

The cruises bring together music, drinks, and great company while taking in views of the river and downtown Montgomery. As party cruise guests, you are encouraged to bring your own drinks and snacks, making it easy to create a laid-back celebration that fits the holiday.

Make it a group outing, a birthday celebration, or simply an excuse to spend time on the river, this St. Patrick’s river cruises offers a fun way to celebrate the holiday while enjoying Montgomery’s spring weather.

Sip - n - Cycle Pedal Cruise St Patrick's

Hilltop Public House – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 17

Hilltop Public House is marking St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 with an evening of live music and festive drink specials. The band The Flanks will take the stage, bringing a lively soundtrack that pairs perfectly with a night of celebration.

Throughout the evening, St. Patrick’s Day drink specials will be available, adding to the festive atmosphere as the neighborhood favorite fills with music, conversation, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

Leroy LoungeSt. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza | March 17

Leroy Lounge is turning St. Patrick’s Day into an all-day celebration on March 17 with its St. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza. Starting when the doors open, the downtown favorite will be pouring Guinness and Jameson, two classics that feel right at home during the holiday.

The festivities also include trivia hosted by Tom, a special DJ set from John Ling, and plenty of activity spilling out into the parking lot, creating a lively atmosphere that keeps the celebration going throughout the day. With music, drinks, and a crowd ready to celebrate, Leroy's St. Paddy’s Day gathering is set to bring plenty of festive energy to Old Cloverdale.

Leroy Lounge Extravaganza

Red Bluff Bar at the Silos – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 17

One of the first major events kicking off the season at Red Bluff Bar at the Silos is the St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. Located in downtown Montgomery at Riverfront Park, the open-air venue offers outdoor games, plenty of green space for kids to play, and a laid-back setting for gatherings. Red Bluff Bar creates a relaxed environment where families and friends can enjoy the holiday together while soaking up the spring energy.

The updated food menu brings fresh flavors alongside returning favorites, while the drink menu features creative cocktails and seasonal selections designed for easygoing afternoons by the water. For St. Patrick’s Day, Guinness will be on site with brewery merchandise giveaways and beer samplings, adding a festive touch to the celebration.

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum – Open on St. Patrick’s Day | March 17

A family-friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 is at the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., another great opportunity to spend the holiday outdoors. Spend the day exploring animal habitats at the zoo or travel through the continents of the world inside the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. From towering giraffes and playful primates to fascinating wildlife exhibits inside the museum, there are plenty of discoveries waiting around every corner.

The Montgomery Zoo provides a fun way for families to spend St. Patrick’s Day together while enjoying the outdoors and exploring one of Montgomery’s favorite attractions.

St Patrick's at the Zoo

St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery is shaping up to be a celebration filled with festive cocktails, Irish-inspired dishes, live music, and gatherings across the city. Whether the plan is to raise a glass with friends, enjoy seasonal flavors, cruise the Alabama River, or spend the day exploring with family, there are plenty of ways to join the celebration. Start making your plans now, gather your crew, and explore all the ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery. Hey, don't forget to sport your green attire to avoid those sneaky pinches! If you're joining in on any of the festivities, don't hesitate to tag us - we'd love to see how you're celebrating! Cheers to a fantastic St. Paddy's Day!

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