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7 Places To Go This St. Patrick’s Day 2018

St. Patrick’s Day 2018 is where the city turns green and white all over Manhattan to Williamsburg. It’s always hard to find places that have the best deal on drinks and where people are going to truly enjoy the holiday. Preparing where to go for St. Patrick Day is a strategic way to avoid parade goers and very long lines. Want to find a great spot for this St. Patrick’s Day?

Well, Downtown is here to help find the bars and places and deals!

Paddy Reillys

Paddy’s features live music in a traditional Irish pub setting – in the heart of Midtown East Manhattan. Since 1986, we’ve fostered the spirit of live music in New York City for visitors across America and the world over. Their happy hour is 11 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week including Saints Patrick Day!

Molly’s

AILTE (pronounced falcha) means “welcome” in Gaelic. Pete and John welcome you to Molly’s, established in 1960 and the most traditional Irish bar in New York. Complete with sawdust on the floor and a log-burning fireplace. Renowned for its Shepherd’s Pie, hamburgers, and steaks, all for a reasonable price, Molly’s is a long-time favorite with locals and a destination for newcomers.

Wilfie & Nell

In the West Village Wilfie & Nell is just that bar which prides itself on serving good drinks and locally sourced food. Hangout with your friends here drinking their refreshing cold microbrews.

The 13th Step

A lively space featuring a young crowd, The 13th Step, pub grub, drink specials and plenty of games on the tube. Their happy hour is from 11:30 AM- 8:00 PM with the whole bar at 1/2 price. Celebrate the day with cheap beers, friends and good times!

The Dead Rabbit


This 2-story spot combines a lunch taproom with a parlor serving small plates & vintage cocktails. The pub is working with Bushmills on St Patricks’s day and will be offering Bushmills specials including The Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee for $7. This is one of our favorite watering holes.

Swift


Swift was established in 1995 by Danny McDonald and Mike Jewell and later joined by Anthony Malone. Swift quickly became known for their cornucopia of beer styles from here and abroad, one of the finest selections of Irish whiskey in the city, and, of course, its often-applauded for their attention to detail. They have a new take on the already classic “Van Diemens Land” re-launching every year just before St Patrick’s day. This year they will be re-launching on Friday the 16th, don’t miss out!

New York City “Luck of The Irish” St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl 2018

Not looking to waste your time using Google Maps let Downtown help you find a pub nearby and avoid the worry of crowds? Look at the pub crawls that make worries disappear. This pub crawls offers in various location in the city, and the tickets average around $17 to $30 dollars. Have a non-stressful St. Patrick Day and put your main focus on getting to the next bar safely and worry free..

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Jean Shafiroff Hosts Surprise St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for Patrick McMullan

Patrick McMullan and Jean Shafiroff

Celebrity Photographer Patrick McMullan celebrated the luckiest of birthdays on March 17th at a surprise dinner hosted by philanthropist Jean Shafiroff. Over 50 guests of the photographer’s friends and family dined on Asian-inspired dishes at Jue Lan Club, located in the former Limelight space in Chelsea.

Liliana Cavendish and Geoffrey Bradfield

Notable guests included Lady Liliana Cavendish, interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield, writers Michael Must and R. Couri Hay, and editor of Andy Warhol’s diaries Pat Hackett, to name a few. Shafiroff personally honored McMullan with a toast wishing who the Irish Embassy calls “a vital Irish American,” the happiest of birthdays.

Dr. Penny Grant

Enthusiasm for St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t lost amidst the birthday celebrations. Tables were festively decorated with green confetti bombs. Many guests, including Dr. Penny Grant, Irish American actor James Francis Ginty, and socialite Janna Bullock, all donned the holiday’s signature hue.

Roy Kean, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Ann Rapp, and Ryan Nessing

Holiday-themed festivities continued after the private dinner in the venue’s main room with the arrival of an additional 600 guests from every stratagem of Manhattan culture. Halstead Properties agent Roy Kean partied next to composer Lucia Hwong Gordon, and interior designer Ryan Nessing. For McMullan, it was certainly a birthday to remember.

Liam McMullan, Jean Shafiroff and Patrick McMullan