Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Richmond
BY THE RVAX TEAM
If you’re looking for things to do on or around St. Patrick's Day (March 17!) in Richmond, we’ve got your gold. There are plenty of events, parades, festivals, and pubs to get your celebration on!
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Pubs that’ll have you ~greenin’~ from ear to ear
Siné Irish Pub
Siné (pronounced “shin-áy”) Irish Pub is where you can find some of the most authentic Irish fare — not just in Richmond but in the state of Virginia. Pair that with their massive outdoor dining and drinking area with views of the city lit up at night, and you’ve got a recipe for a good time.
Location: 1327 E Cary St (Shockoe Bottom)
McCormack’s Irish Pub
This no-nonsense tavern features booths, pub grub, and cans of craft beer.
Location: 12 N 18th St (Shockoe Bottom)
Rosie Connolly’s Pub Restaurant
Expect a food menu of traditional Irish comfort food, traditional pub drafts (including Harp Lager, Guinness, and Smithwick’s), Irish whiskeys (like Jameson Gold Reserve, Bushmills Black, and Paddy Irish Whiskey), and more.
Location: 1548 E Main St A (Shockoe Bottom)
O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub
Founded by first-generation American James Edward O’Toole in 1966, this spot is Central Virginia’s oldest Irish pub. Now owned and operated by James’s sons, John and Tom O’Toole, the pub offers great food, fine drinks, sprightly music, and the healthiest dose of Irish cheer in Richmond.
Locations: 4800 Forest Hill Ave (Forest Hill) and 13919 Midlothian Tpke (Midlothian)
Festivals, parties & more
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