St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Thursday this year, one might think there isn’t much going on in New Bedford. Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. There will be more corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and live music than you can shake a clover at, with even more to come during the ½ Marathon Race weekend! So here’s a list of everything happening in New Bedford for St. Patrick’s Day.
Celtic Coffee House: 42 North Water Street & 49 State Pier (located in the Fast Ferry Terminal), New Bedford.
Hours of Operation: Mon – Sat: 7:00 A.M.– 6:00 P.M. Sun: 8:00 A.M.– 4:00 P.M.
Food/ Special Activities: New food specials every day until St. Patty’s Day. Check out the menu and a review of the Celtic Coffee House here.
Kirby’s Irish Pub: 818 Kempton Street, New Bedford, (508) 992-1999.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: Noon-2 A.M. THAT’S RIGHT- ALL DAY!
Food: Corned Beef Sandwiches to munch on.
Special Activities: The “Kirby’s Classic Outside Tent” will be open until 11 P.M. Bags (corn-hole) and washers will be played during the day (weather permitting). There will also be prizes, giveaways, and many specials, including Jello Shots! $25 cash prize for the best St Paddy’s day outfit.
Entertainment: The O’Toole’s will play from 5-6:30 P.M. Craig Demelo follows from 8 P.M-midnight. Get there early people!!
Catwalk Bar & Grille: 34 Union Street, New Bedford, (508) 994-3355.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: Opens at noon.
Food: Special Irish menu between noon and 9 P.M. Featuring Shepherd’s Pie and Corned Beef Sandwiches.
Special Activities: Irish music all day and GREEN BEER!
Entertainment: DJ JT Stevens on St. Patrick’s Day. The O’Toole’s will be playing live at the Catwalk on March 20th starting at 6 P.M.
Hibernia Irish Pub: 109 William Street, New Bedford, (508)984-4423.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: Noon-2 A.M.
Food: Special Irish menu, catered by the Candleworks Restaurant from noon-9 P.M. Menu includes Irish Potato Skins, Corned Beef Dinner, Corned Beef Sandwich with French Fries (or Potato Chips), Chicken Fingers or Fried Shrimp & French Fries.
Entertainment: Irish Music all day, followed by the biggest Karaoke night in the city with DJ JK Music.
Rose Alley Ale House: 94 Front Street, New Bedford, (508) 858-5123.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 A.M.
Food: Irish Ruben Panini and Irish Nachos.
Entertainment: From 3 P.M.-7 P.M., Jeff Gobush and Thom Hiller; The Neal McCarthy Problem from 9:30 P.M. -1:00 A.M.
Libad’s Bar: 578 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, (508)992-8474.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11 A.M.-2 A.M.
Special Activities: Drink Specials on Killians, Tullamore Dew, Jamesons, Bushmills and Carolyns.
Ice Chest Bar & Grill: 136 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, (508)-992-BEER(2337).
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef Dinner; $5.00
Entertainment: Thom Hiller & Jeff Gobush at 7:00 P.M.
Fins: 37 Union Street, New Bedford,(508) 990-0117.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 4 P.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Free Corned Beef Pizza on the Bar from 10 P.M.-midnight!
Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Cheer with DJ KRAZ, playing an ’80s, ’90s and retro dance mix.
Freestones Restaurant: 41 William Street, New Bedford, (508)993-7477.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M.-11 P.M.
Food: Corned Beef Dinner all day; $9.95
Special Activities: Special prizes and give-aways.
Entertainment: Jay Kelley Band will be playing from 9 P.M. until close.
No Problemo: 813 Purchase Street, New Bedford, (508) 984-1081.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M.-1 A.M.
Special Activities: Dia De San Patricio!!!!
Entertainment: Chris, Greg, and Mike are the Electrofried’s, at 9 P.M.
Fays Restaurant: 613 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth,(509)997-8000.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 4 P.M.-11 P.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage all evening.
Entertainment: Ron Valcourt in the lounge from 8 P.M.-11 P.M.
Knuckleheads: 85 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, (508) 984-8149.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 7 A.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Specials: Give-aways and Green Beer
Entertainment: The Neal McCarthy Problem will be playing from 9 P.M.-1 A.M.
Kinsale Inn: 13 Water Street, Mattapoisett, (508) 758-4922.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M.-midnight.
Food: There is always Irish food on the menu at the Kinsale!
Entertainment: March 16th: Aoife Clancy and Robbie O’Connell come from the legendary Calncy family. They have graced our stage for holiday concerts, as well as with the Clancy Legacy as well. Come get ready for St. Patty’s Day with a special concert with these two amazing performers: $20 cover charge. On March 17th, Alfie O’Shea plays at 1 P.M. & Shananagans at 6 P.M.
Miller’s Homeport: 24 Cove Road, New Bedford, (508)-992-1311.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M. -2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage with Green Beer: $12
Black Watch Pub: 266 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, (508) 997-0023.
St. Patty’s Day Hours:11:30 A.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Entertainment: TRIVIA!!!
Fathom’s: 255 Popes Island, New Bedford, (508) 993-3400.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 4 P.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage until 10 P.M. and Special St. Patty’s Day-inspired drinks.
Entertainment: Chris Richards Acoustic from 9:30 P.M.-1 A.M.
Pour Farm: 780 Purchase Street, New Bedford, (508) 990-1123.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 11:30 A.M.- 2 A.M.
Specials: Robin’s Shamrock Shake!
Entertainment: Marcus Monteiro Quartet will be playing from 9 P.M.-1 A.M.
The Belmont: 34 Franklin Street, Fall River, (508) 673-2982.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 10 A.M.-1 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage.
Special Activities: It’s going to be packed ALL DAY!
Entourage: 502 Bedford Street Fall River, (508) 235-1106.
St. Patty’s Day Hours: 4 P.M.-2 A.M.
Food: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Entertainment: Live acoustic act.
Plus, don’t forget- the 1/2 Marathon is this weekend!
Downtown New Bedford ½ Marathon Race Weekend!!! The third annual DOWNTOWN RUN (renamed from the former RESTAURANT RUN), held in conjunction with the New Bedford Half Marathon, will be held on: Sunday, March 20, from noon to 5:00 P.M. Download your Event Brochure Here.