GOING GREEN

26 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Houston in 2023

Green beer-fueled parties at local breweries, parades, and bar and restaurant specials are just some of the many ways to celebrate Ireland’s biggest holiday in H-Town this year.

03/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

If it ain’t got that swing

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, March 19–21

Check out a film festival, see some magic birds, and keep up the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

03/19/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

International Coffee

A Brief History of Irish Coffee

There’s an art to making the perfect caife Gaelach.

02/25/2021 By Paul Galvani

As Luck Would Have It

The Shamrock Shake Is Coming to Houston in 2020

The iconic McDonald's treat is celebrating 50 years, and we're stoked.

02/05/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Keg of Gold

Beer News: Celebrate 8th Wonder's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day

Plus, where to enjoy some suds this weekend while petting a pony.

03/15/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

☘️☘️☘️

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 15–17

Whether it's your beer or your bike, it's a good weekend to go green.

03/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Green With Envy

Houston Needs the Shamrock Shake

The popular St. Patrick's Day treat is nowhere to be found here.

03/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Leprechaun Food

Food News: Looking For St. Patrick's Fun? You're In Luck

Get all the shepherd's pie and green beer you want.

03/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Current Obsessions

Want/Need/Love: St. Paddy's Edition

Your friends will be green with envy when you show up to the party rocking any of this.

03/16/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Cheers

Your Best Bets for St. Patrick's Day 2018

Seven options for your green-dyed weekend shenanigans.

03/14/2018 By Holly Beretto

New Green Traditions

Why H Mart Might Be Your Best Source For St. Patrick's Day Food

If you really want to go green this year, think outside the box.

03/14/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Cheers

Top 5 Bars to Sip a Guinness This St. Patrick's Day

On Friday, it's easy being green.

03/16/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Kiss Him, He's Irish

When a Houstonian Marries an Irishman, How Do They Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Hint: not with green beer.

03/16/2017 By Emily Juhasz

THE LBD

The Traveling Black Dress: St. Paddy's Day Edition

Take your LBD out to the pub on St. Paddy's Day.

03/11/2017 By Beth Muecke

Green Day

8 Stylish Emerald Options to Wear This St. Patrick's Day

Skip the shamrock t-shirts and reach for high fashion on March 17.

03/09/2017 By Layne Lynch

Taytos and Guinness

Pimlico Irish Pub Is Celebrating St. Paddy's Day—Despite a Closed Kitchen

Renovations won't stop the most Irish eatery in Houston from celebrating its patron saint.

03/11/2016 By Melissa Castillo

Statues

Why Are Houstonians Honoring Someone Who Fought for Slavery?

Considering the legacy of Dick Dowling as the city wakes up from a long bout of amnesia.

03/01/2016 By Nick Esquer

ISLAND DEPRAVITY

Coming to Galveston: Debauchery on Two Wheels

The Island's annual Barcycle beer/bike-ride offers a sordid tableaux you don't often see this side of New Orleans.

03/05/2014 By John Nova Lomax Photography by Daniel Kramer