St. Patrick’s Day Vancouver

St. Patricks DayMarch 17, 2014 falls on a Monday this year, but that needn’t keep you raising a pint or two in celebration of Irish luck.

The Irish Heather

“No Cover, No Green Beer, No Plastic Clover” is the mantra at the Irish Heather as they celebrate their 18th St. Patrick’s Day since opening the Irish Heather’s doors in Gastown. The decor, prices, menu and beer will be the same as always and there definitely be no green beer. Also check out Sean Heather cooking on TV on St. Patrick’s Day at 12:30pm on Global TV Noon News. www.irishheather.com

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day the Big Lou’s Butcher Shop way

If you’d rather spend St. Patrick’s Day at home and are in the mood head down tos Butcher Shop and pick up some housemade Irish specialties.s perfect for your stews.
Big Lou’s Butcher Shop is open 7 days a week at 269 Powell St. in Railtown

www.biglousbutchershop.com

Oyama Sausage

Friday March 14th– Sunday 16th – St Paddy’s Weekend
The luck of the Irish comes to Oyama for St. Paddies.  Beef Guinness Sausages, Irish Spring Chicken Sausages, Irish Rosemary Sausages, Irish Potato Leek Sausages are for the dinner table.  Guinness Beer Glazed Ham, Irish Corned Beef, Dubliner Cheddar and Irish Guinness Cheddar make for delicious, original sandwiches.

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The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

Reconnect with your Irish roots or be an honorary Irishman this St. Patrick’s Day at The Blackbird where oysters are $1.50 and there’s Irish Lunch/Dinner features along with $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey and $6 Guinness beer. Live music starts at 4pm with special guests Sloe Gin Sideshow.

Bella Gelateria

Satisfy your sweet tooth with some Vanilla and Mint Gelato down at Vancouver’s tastiest gelato option at 1001 West Cordova Street. www.bellagelateria.com

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Baguette and Co.

Greening up their Eclairs 3273 West Broadway and 1102 Davie Street www.baguetteandco.ca

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Soirette Macarons

Bailey’s for St. Patrick’s Day.

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The Bimini

The Bimini Public House (2010 West 4th Avenue) is hosting an afternoon and evening filled with festivities, including live Irish music courtesy of The Knackers from 4pm to 7pm today, plus $5 Steam Whistle & Guinness beers and $5 Jameson whiskey, sampling and free stuff. That’s no blarney!