St. Patrick's Day Planner

by Sandra Carr - Citysearch Contributor - 203 Reviews - 94 Lists

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From the archives: February 28, 2009

It doesn't matter if your parents really hailed from County Limerick. On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish--or at least trying to be. So throw on your greenery, order a pint and practice your best brogue at these Orlando pubs.

Pub Life

  1. 1 Liam Fitzpatrick's
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    951 Market Promenade Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (map)

    The Irish eyes are smiling where the beer and libations flow amongst cougars and metrosexuals at this dark wooden, ornate Lake Mary Irish pub. Barflies get a hankering for Irish fare like Porter?s Famous Fish and Chips and corned beef and cabbage after a night of drinking, music, food and good times.

  2. 2 McRaney's Tavern
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    1566 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)

    Those who like their pubs dark, their fish and chips crispy and their brews global will find comfort in this European, cottage-looking tavern mix and mingle. The pool table, dart board and beer garden also see a lot of play--not like your fake Irish accent.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lizzy Mc Cormack's Irish Pub
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    55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    Revelers shake their shamrock in dark wooden surroundings at this Irish pub. Named after a childhood friend of owner Roger Wall?s mother, the spot is known as the place to get a proper pint of Smithwick?s red ale or Guinness in downtown Orlando.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
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    4308 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806 (map)

    A pub where bartenders don't know how to pour a perfect pint of Guinness is the last place you'll want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Claddagh Cottage to the rescue. This Conway tap won Guinness' ?Perfect Pint? award for its double-pour technique.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fiddler's Green Irish Pub & Eatery
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    544 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)

    What's more funny than watching a drunken crowd jig to a live Celtic band? When the dancers are bikers, Rollins College kids and Irish denizens. Down a Guinness and enjoy the show.

  6. 6 2 Star Rating: Below Average Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub
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    2625 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32980 (map)

    The Irish appreciate a cozy place to chat, which makes this dark, wood-heavy bar with booths and tables ideal. On St. Patrick's Day, though, better grab one of those seats quick, as you'll be battling for table space with the locals who call the pub home. After all, a pint and bangers and mash taste better when you're seated.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Raglan Road Irish Pub
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    1640 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)

    This pub may operate from a Disney-area attraction, but it avoids the plastic feel of, well, a theme park. Four bars--all more than 130-years-old--were shipped directly from Ireland, which earn our votes for the best place to booze on Patty's Day. Did we mention the live music and Celtic dancers?

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Harp & Celt Restaurant & Irish Pub
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    25 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    When you can't make it to the Emerald Isle, a bowl of Irish stew or shepherd's pie will have to do. Wash it down with a shot of Jameson and soon you'll be thinking that blue mural of Ireland is really County Cork.

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