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Letterpress Is All the Rage -- and Part of Its History Is Being Preserved in Arizona
By Claire Lawton
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
www.oconnorspub.com
A three-day extravaganza boasting $7.50 corned beef and cabbage with colcannon potatoes, and $6.50 corned beef sandwiches. Live entertainment starts at 8 each night with bagpipers and step-dancers on Thursday, March 17; and the Clare Voyants on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19. Runs until 2 a.m. every day. $5 cover on Thursday only. Call 602-997-7714.
O'Kelley's
2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa
St. Paddy's Parking Lot Party with mechanical bull riding, wet tee shirt contest for cash and prizes, and green beer. Live music from Chuck E. Baby and the All-Stars, Krak Smokin Grannies, and 68 Guns starts at 3 p.m. Runs until 2 a.m. Call 480-756-6069 for cover.
Ole Brass Rail
3788 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix
Chris Hiatt performs at 9 p.m., with $7.25 corned beef and cabbage, $1.50 domestic draft pints, promos, and other drink specials. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-956-1280.
O'Mallys Sports, Spirits and Grill
3544 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
Start the day with a green eggs and ham breakfast and a live remote by Power 92's Morning Madhouse at 6 a.m. There's also green beer, giveaways, and live music throughout the day, with DJ Foreplay spinning at 9 p.m. Runs until 2 a.m. Call 602-589-7180 for cover.
Owl's Nest
501 S. Mill Ave., Suite 301, Tempe
www.owlsnesttempe.com
“Party on the Patty’O” with drink specials, dancing, and music from DJ Slippy. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 for lads, $2 for lasses. Call 480-967-3060.
Padre Murphy's
4338 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix
www.padremurphy.com
A 14,000-square-foot tent party with leprechauns, jugglers, roaming shot girls, and a huge menu of traditional Irish fare. Live entertainment from The McMorrows at 3 p.m., the McElligott Irish step-dancers at 4:30 p.m., Colleen Callahan at 5:30 p.m., various bagpipers at 7:30 p.m., and J. David Sloan with Western Bred at 8 p.m. Runs until 2 a.m. $10 cover after 2 p.m. Call 602-547-9406.
Pat Murphy's
3215 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix
Hourly specials include deals on Murphy's Irish Stout, Harp and 10 different whiskeys. Live music, giveaways, and corned beef and cabbage are also offered. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-522-0669.
Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon
4428 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
Celebrate St. Paddy’s during the gay bar’s underwear night, with $1 domestic draft specials, a potluck buffet, and DJ Doom spinning at 9 p.m. Runs until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-200-9154.
Philthy Phil’s
2939 N. 16th St., Phoenix
www.philthyphils.com
St. Patrick’s Day party with free corned beef and cabbage, $2 Irish Car Bombs, and shot specials. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-279-4339.
Pattie's 1st Ave. Lounge
7220 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale
Potluck cookout, party favors, and drink specials on Irish coffees, Irish whiskeys, and Guinness. Live music from DJ Pedro at 8 p.m. Open until 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-990-0103.
The Rework Lounge
5064 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
The "Mean Green Contest" with prizes for those wearing the most emerald-colored clothing, and specials on Irish Car Bombs, Guinness, Jameson and Bushmills. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 602-275-0682.
Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
www.rhythmroom.com
"Rhythm and Blues St. Patrick's Party" with live music from Lady J and the Gents, the Rack Shack BBQ, drink specials, and green beer. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $3. Call 602-265-4842.
Rio Salado Brewing Co. -- Salt River Saloon
605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.riosaladobeer.com
Ska music from the Two Tone Lizard Kings, door prizes, and $3 green beer. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-829-6775.
Roosters Country
3731 E. Main St., Mesa
Nickel drafts (green-tinted or otherwise) from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., prize giveaways, and live music. No cover. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-641-2125.
Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub
906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
www.rosiemccaffreys.com
Parking lot party kicking off at 6 a.m. with KEZ's Beth and Bill in the Morning show. Events start at 11 a.m. with step-dancers, bagpipers, and music from Rabharta, Keltic Cowboys, and O'Carroll's Gate. Corned beef and cabbage and other food will be served, and proceeds benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League. $5. Call 602-241-1916.
R.T. O'Sullivan's (both locations)
6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa
1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
www.rtosullivans.com
Parking lot bash at both joints with Name That Tune, games, more than 2,800 pounds of corned beef brisket, drink specials, bagpipers, and Irish step dancers. Entertainment at Superstition Springs location includes KSLX's party van at 4 p.m., and DJ Simo at 8:30 p.m. The Southern Avenue location hosts live music from The High Plains Drifters, Black & Tan, Ghetto Cowgirl, Tramps and Thieves, Carden, and the Pistoleros starting at noon. 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. $10 cover after 3 p.m. Call 480-396-9933 and 480-844-1290.
Rúla Búla
401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.rulabula.com
Traditional Irish dishes, import beers on tap, giveaways, and live music from Pat McCrossan at 12:30 p.m., O'Carroll's Gate at 4 p.m., and the Rocket 88's at 9 p.m. Open until 2 a.m. Call 480-929-9500 for cover.
Sail Inn
26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
www.thesailinn.com
Live music featuring Bad Shoe, green beer, and plenty of drink specials. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-921-1775 for cover.
