St. Patrick's Day 2022: Best Spots Around To Be Irish For A Day

St. Patrick's Day is Thursday, and that means plenty of opportunity to don some green attire, gather with family and friends, and celebrate the Irish, even for those who are only Irish for the day.

There are plenty of spots in the Lincoln-Way area to feast on corned beef and cabbage or hoist a pint of green beer. Here are a few places worth checking out to get the most out of the St. Patrick's Day experience. But, however you choose to celebrate, please remember to do so responsibly. Sláinte!

New Lenox

Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub, 495 Degroate Road. With a name like Tom Kelly's, you know there's going to be a party on St. Patrick's Day. Here you'll find the traditional corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches, and a host of Irish-themed cocktails, including Irish sangria, shamrock margarita and Irish trash can. In addition to the food and drink, patrons will be treated to free give-aways and bagpipers starting at 5 p.m.

Frankfort

Jameson's Pub, 9545 W. Saint Francis Road. Looking for a little al fresco to add to your St. Patrick's Day festivities? Then Jameson's has you covered, literally, with their tented patio. Enjoy the oh-so-soothing sounds of the bagpipes outdoors while you eat, drink and be merry. Corned beef and cabbage is on special Thursday, so be sure to bring your appetite along to the party.

Mokena

Fox's On Wolf, 11247 W. 187th St. A South Side staple since 1963, Fox's knows how to throw a proper St. Patrick's Day party. The scheduled live entertainment for the day includes Geno at 11 a.m., Mulhern Irish Dancers at 5:30 p.m., plus bagpipes and drums from The Emerald Society at 6:30 p.m. Get your dancing shoes on, head on down to Fox's and do a little Irish jig to celebrate. And while you're there, check out Fox's take on the classic Reuben with their Reuben rolls.

Manhattan

Gallagher's Pub, 160 E. North St. Make St. Patrick's Day a game night with bingo, shoot some pool and toss some darts while feasting on Gallagher's famous corned beef sandwich. Wash it down with your favorite Irish beverage of choice, and be sure to stick around to catch Grace Gallagher and her Irish step performance at 7:30 p.m. Her parents danced at Gallagher's as kids, too, so be sure to give her a warm Irish welcome.