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8 fantastic ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary this year

Mid-March is upon us, Calgary, which means that Saint Patrick’s Day 2022 is hot on our heels. From green t-shirts to festive beer, bars and eateries all over the city will be embracing the holiday – but if you weren’t sure where to start, here are 8 events kicking off on Thursday the 17th that might catch your attention!

WHISKEY ROSE SALOON

Serving $5 Lonestar in festive WR glasses, Calgary’s newest country bar is celebrating its first-ever St. Patrick’s Day – and you won’t want to miss it, especially because they’ll also have live music playing all night long.

Where: 1012 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Instagram: @whiskeyroseyyc

GRETA BAR

Let the games begin! This St. Patrick’s Day check out Greta where not only can you and your friends face off against each other in a fair’s-fair game of skee ball, you can also sip on $3 Guinness and green beer between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Where: 213 10 Ave SW Calgary
Instagram: @Gretabaryyc

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LENNOX PUB

Get thirsty and stay thirsty, Calgary because this year Lennox Pub will be serving $6 2515 Lager all day long – plus, guests will be able to snack on their Irish food specials and are encouraged to celebrate their ‘Lucky Hour’ (3 pm – 6 pm) where highballs are only $4 and pints of Guinness are also on sale!

Where: 5909 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary
Instagram: @lennoxirishpub

JAMES JOYCE PUB

Have the day off? Celebrate March 17th at James Joyce Pub, where they’ll have live music, Irish bites and green beer all day long. They’ll also be offering a VIP experience for $45 where you’ll get a themed gift and special service upon entry!

Where: 114 8 Avenue SW, Calgary
Instagram: @jamesjoyceyyc

CALGARY’S FARMERS MARKET

Looking for something a little more wholesome? This year check out the Calgary Farmer’s Market and get lucky! With prizes, Irish entertainment and green cotton candy, shoppers – and even their kids will have a shamrockin’ time.

Where: 510 77th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
Instagram: @calgaryfarmersmarket

CRAFT BEER MARKET

Celebrating with $6.50 O’Hara’s, $5 Jameson’s and Jameson’s cold brew, tasty specials, Irish entertainment and giveaways, Craft Beer in Calgary is a guaranteed great time – but we’d recommend making your reservations now, folks! It’s going to get crazy!

Where: See locations above
Instagram: @Craftbeermarket

SHIP AND ANCHOR PUB

A party “3 years in the making,” check out Ship and Anchor for an all-day event with booze, live music, decorations and of course, incredible food in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2022!

Where: 534 17th Avenue SW
Instagram: @Shipandanchorpub

JAMESON’S

Serving a $12 Irish breakfast from 9 am – 12 pm, and $5 pints of Guinness and Alexander Keith’s from 9 am – 11 am (yes, you read that right) this year is sure to taste as good as it smells, will smell just as good as it tastes, and will sound pretty great too (because they’ll also have a live band and DJ). Don’t miss it!

Where: See locations above
Instagram: @jamesonspubs

Whew, there you have it, friends. Eight things to do on Saint Patrick’s Day in Calgary for 2022. Enjoy, and stay safe!

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