Taverns & Pubs Around Richmond to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub
A Richmond St. Patrick’s Day tradition, O’Toole’s celebrates all day with live music, bagpipes, and classic Irish fare.
Midlothian location band lineup
12:00 pm: Matt Waller
3:00 pm: The Ex-Patriots
7:00 pm: The Illbillys
The Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society Babgpipers will be playing periodically throuhghout the day!
Forest Hill location
Live bands throughout the day including:
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Donnybrooks
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Pugsy Mahones
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Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums
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Dill Fiddle
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John Fetherston Band
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Expect a packed house, festive crowds, and one of the most energetic St. Patrick’s Day gatherings in Richmond.
Rare Olde Times
In the West End, Rare Olde Times is hosting an all-day St. Patrick’s celebration.
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$5 cover at the door
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Live music from 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Bands performing include:
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Cindy Jennings
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House of Carls
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Joshua Eddie & the Commonwealth
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The Donnybrooks
The event also proudly supports Full Circle Grief Counseling, adding a meaningful community element to the celebration.
Park Lane Tavern Short Pump
Park Lane Tavern is hosting a festive celebration in Short Pump featuring Irish food, whiskey, and beer specials.
Today’s entertainment includes:
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Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums bagpipe performance at 4 PM
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Live music from Dan Nicholls at 5 PM
Expect a lively tavern atmosphere and a great lineup of Irish drinks and dishes.
Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant
If you’re heading downtown, Rosie Connolly’s in Shockoe Bottom is opening early at 11 AM for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
This cozy Irish pub is known for its authentic feel — think pints of Guinness, Irish comfort food, and a lively crowd celebrating all day. It’s a great stop if you’re bar-hopping around Shockoe.
Richmond actually has hundreds of thousands of residents with Irish ancestry, which might explain why the city celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with such enthusiasm every year.
Grab a Guinness, listen for the bagpipes, and enjoy one of the most festive days of the year in RVA. Sláinte!
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