Bust out your freakiest green wardrobe and head over to these bars for St Patrick’s Day on Mar 17. Tuck into an Irish burger and down a pint of Guinness as you check out live performances by Irish bands.
Molly Malone’s
Listen to Celtic musicians while chomping on soda bread slathered with bacon and whiskey marmalade at Singapore’s first-ever Irish pub as it throws a four-day shindig that extends to the weekend and spills over to Circular Road. Live music featuring The Disclaimers, The Shambollicks and The Craic Horse starts from 7pm on Mar 17. 56 Circular Rd; 6536 2029. Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thu & Sat 11am-2am, Fri 11am-3am.
Muddy Murphy’s
St Pat’s Day festivities at this 20-year-old bar already kickstarted on the first day of the month with four new Irish oysters-themed dishes on the menu. On Mar 17, you can dance to the music of The Smashing Cloves, but don’t forget to set your alarm at 8:16pm. That’s when you get a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson for only $20.16. And do it quick, ‘cause the offer lasts for One Hot Minute only. #01-02 TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Rd; 6735 0400. Mon-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu 11am-1am, Fri & Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-1am.
McGettigan’s
Pair a pint of Guinness with an Irish burger or fish and chips for only $20 at Clarke Quay’s newish Irish pub any day from Mar 17 to 20. The McGettigan’s Irish Breakfast is also available all day for $15, while all draught beers go for $10. If you’re around on the 19th, listen to Irish band Hermitage Green as they perform songs from their debut album Save Your Soul. There’s also face painting, live sports shown on the numerous HD screens throughout the bar and live music performances throughout the week from a variety of acts, including Irish Celtic band Gan Ainm. Merchant’s Court, 3A River Valley Rd; 6837 0577. Mon-Fri noon-3am, Sat & Sun 10am-3am.
The Penny Black
Festivities begin as early as Mar 14 at this Boat Quay hot spot with a promo on Magners Cider original and pear flavours ($17.50/bottle, $30/pair), but the main event is the St Patrick’s Street Festival on Mar 19 and 20 (you won’t wanna miss out on that). Join the parade on Sunday and chomp on traditional English fish and chips ($6), then stick around for The Blackberries’ set at 6pm. 26-27 Boat Quay; 6538 2300. Mon-Thu 11.30am-1am, Fri & Sat 11.30am-2am, Sun 11.30am-midnight.
Molly Roffey’s
Tap into your inner Riverdancer and learn Irish dancing while enjoying the all-day $12 offer on three drinks: a pint of Guinness, John Jameson ginger and lime, and whisky sour. At night, music outfit Freeflow, with four members from the UK and one from the Philippines, will sing current hits to classic anthems. #01-02A Manulife Centre, 51 Bras Basah Rd; 6238 0989. Daily noon-2am.
