Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around Pierce County now through March 17
St. Patrick’s Day might not get the same gusto in the Pacific Northwest as it does in the Northeast, but that hasn’t stopped bars and restaurants around Pierce County from celebrating in style.
There are pubs to party in Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor and DuPont.
Here’s a look at events to catch a sliver of Irish luck — or at the least a nice pint of Guinness — before, after and on March 17.
DOYLE’S PUBLIC HOUSE
▪ 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253-272-7468, doylespublichouse.com
▪ March 17 hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
▪ Standard hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-2 a.m.
Tacoma’s popular 365 bar has already hoisted the tent in the parking lot for its annual St. Patrick’s Day bash. Get there early — doors open at 5:45 a.m. — for the city’s biggest such fête. In addition to the full menu that includes plenty of Irish faves (rarebit, bangers, corned beef among them), enjoy tailgate games outside and two bagpiper groups.
O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB
▪ 2403 6th Ave., Tacoma, 253-627-9403, facebook.com/omalleysirishpubwa
▪ March 17 hours: open at 9 a.m.
▪ Standard hours: noon-midnight Monday-Thursday, noon-1 a.m. Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-midnight
O’Malley’s will host the same kind of party it does every year on Sixth Ave, with food specials (corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash) and plenty of Irish whiskey. Expect a cash cover starting midday as live music gets underway. A modest beer garden in the back will have a bar set up in the evening.
ODDFELLAS PUB & EATERY
▪ 5741 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253-300-8966, oddfellaspubtacoma.com
▪ Standard hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
This family-friendly pub in Tacoma’s West End encourages guests to wear green on March 17. It’s also the only day of the year the kitchen serves Ms. Jane’s corned beef and bacon-fried cabbage, served with mash and carrots for $19.99. Kegs of Guinness are ready, as is the regular menu of sandwiches, salads and extra-dilly biscuits.
TK IRISH PUB
▪ 109 S. Meridian, Puyallup, 253-604-4791, tkirishpub.com
▪ Standard hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Head to this Puyallup pub on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to enjoy everything from green beer and cider to Guinness. The food menu always features Irish favorites, including shepherd’s pie with ground lamb, corned beef and cabbage, and hand-battered fish and chips. If you can’t make it this weekend, TK regularly hosts live music on Wednesday nights.
O’LOONEY’S IRISH PUB
▪ 3222 56th St., Gig Harbor, 253-313-0106, olooneysirishpub.com
▪ Standard hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 12:30-11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
O’Looney’s is a cozy place to hang any day, what with the stone fireplace and Irish countryside inn-like setting, but it’s bound to be busy as it celebrates St. Patrick’s “Week.” After trivia on Tuesday and open mic on Wednesday 7-10 p.m., Thursday is a fine day to visit for all-day happy hour. On Friday, catch The Surly Goats, an Irish group replete with bagpipers, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Katie Jane Band, a Celtic fiddle band out of Portland, 8-10 p.m. Live music starts earlier on Saturday with The Scuppermonkeys, a Seattle quintet known for Irish tunes and sea shanties, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Then The Puget Sound Firefighter Pipes and Drums wrap things up, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Note that the kitchen will offer a limited menu this week, and the restaurant will remain closed on its typical Sunday-Monday schedule, so no shenanigans here on March 17.
MCNAMARA’S PUB
▪ 1595 Wilmington Dr., DuPont, 253-964-9200, mcnamaraspubandeatery.com
▪ Standard hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturday 8 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
From the team behind Farrelli’s Pizza, McNamara’s will be ready for a full four days of fun in DuPont, starting Friday, March 14. Try the monthly burger special: Irish pesto with white cheddar and Cajun aioli. Play music bingo Saturday night, 7-9 p.m., while a DJ will play from 1-9 p.m. on Monday. Breakfast is served 8-11 a.m. on weekends, and throughout the festivities, there will be raffles and giveaways.
This story was originally published March 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM.