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Chicago is a great place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Chicagoans take this holiday seriously. They even dye the river green! Where else can you get that? And the parties in the Windy City go on all day and into the wee hours of the morning. Does that sound like fun to you? Wouldn’t you like to be a part of that?
Social Scene’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawls will be happening on March 15, 2025, from 12 pm to 6 pm. During that time, you can bar hop your way through the hottest bars and pubs in three different neighborhoods.
You’ll get a $10 Pot O’ Gold credit to use on the crawl. The first people to purchase their tickets will get an extra $5 Pot O’ Gold Bucks.
There will be no cover charges for the bar crawlers. Every bar on the crawl will offer drink specials exclusive to bar crawlers. Some will also offer food specials.
You can expect to find music and dancing at every venue. Some clubs will have DJs while others will have live bands.
River North Bar Crawl
River North is a lively neighborhood just north of the Loop in Chicago. It has a mix of historic buildings and modern high rises. Its vibrant nightlife has made it a top destination for visitors and locals.
River North Bar Crawl participants include
Headquarters Beercade
Headquarters Beercade is a funky arcade club with more than 70 new and classic arcade games that are FREE to play. They serve craft beers, cocktails and pub fare.
Storyville
Storyville is a New Orleans inspired cocktail lounge serving dinner, brunch and late night parties. Enjoy bottomless mimosas with brunch, plus po boys, gumbo and jambalaya as well as great cocktails.
Welcome to the Farm
Welcome to the Farm is an open air rooftop country bar with live music, dancing and great cocktails. Chef Raheem Sealey serves classic American style BBQ with Caribbean and Asian influence.
Other Bars
- Barstool River North
- Mother Hubbard’s
- Chalet
Lincoln Park Bar Crawl
Lincoln Park is a community area on the North Side of Chicago and located west of Lincoln Park. It has lush parks and gardens, fine dining, unique shopping and beaches. It has been known as Chicago’s most walkable neighborhood. DePaul University is in Lincoln Park, mixing upscale living with traditional college atmosphere.
Bars participating in the Lincoln Park Bar Crawl include
Brando’s Speakeasy
Brando’s Speakeasy is Chicago’s best karaoke lounge with Speakeasy Era cocktails and small bites. It is occupying a vintage space in a historic building. Dance, drink, eat and sing at Brando’s.
King of Cups
King of Cups is a clairvoyant cocktail lounge, specializing in gourmet cocktails, tarot card readings and themed pop up events. A dark, goth bar,offering live music and happy hour specials.
Dog Haus Biergarten
Dog Haus Biergarten is a laid back place serving hand crafted hot dogs and burgers. Dog Haus Biergarten has developed an exceptional bar program with a curated offering of Haus cocktails, wines and one-of-a-kind Haus creations.
Other Bars
- Derno’s
- LP’s T.A.P. House & The Loft
- The Dime
- Tapster
Wicker Park Bar Crawl
Wicker Park has been a residential area since Chicago was incorporated in 1837. North Milwaukee Avenue is known for its lively nightlife and dining and entertainment venues.
The Point
The Point is a compact music venue with live performances and a bar. It is on the edge of downtown Chicago and on the cutting edge of Chicago culture. It’s a great place to dance the night away.
Bangers & Mash
A rustic chic hangout with pub grub and lots of brews. It serves great cocktails and has outdoor seating.
Other Bars
- Bourbon On Division
- SWIG
Additional Crawl Information
You’ll need to check in and receive a map of participating bars and their specials. There will be a Lucky Leprechauns Scavenger Hunt, green swag, contests with great prizes and more! There will be After Event Parties which will be open to bar crawlers and you can keep celebrating until…..
Coupons
I’ll bet you wouldn’t mind finding a way to save on the bar crawl. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $2.25 on Pre-Check In Ticket for the Bar Crawls on Saturday. This includes
- Check In from 12 pm to 1 pm
- eat the lines and start the party early
- $2.50 on General Admission for Bar Crawl on Saturday. This includes
- Check in from 12 pm to 2 pm
- Start the party at your convenience