Spend St. Patrick's Day weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top six must see and do events.
EAT
Grafton Street Pub Guinness Dinner | March 15
Start St. Paddy’s day off a little early with a five-course dinner perfectly paired with Guinness at the Grafton Street Pub & Grillin Harvard Square. Settle into the charming restaurant and enjoy classic and modern Irish dishes like Dublin porridge and cast-iron blackened cabbage all while sipping on five different Guinness pairings.
Dine it: 7-10p
Celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day Restaurants | March 17
If you’re in search of a pot of gold or better yet, a place to grab a pint of Guinness or enjoy corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, we’ve got you covered.
Cambridge boasts Irish pubs and restaurants ( including the oldest family-owned pub in Cambridge), which are bound to make sure you’ll have an authentic Irish experience that will have you feeling incredibly lucky to live or visit Cambridge.
Celebrate it: All weekend
MUSIC
St. Patrick’s Day Sojourn | March 17
There’s no better way to celebrate the day dedicated to leprechauns, the color green and four-leaf clovers than with Brian O’Donovan at the Sanders Theatre. The 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn has become a time-honored tradition here in Cambridge that is not to be missed.
Audience members will see some of their favorite musical performers, as well as some new performers to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style.
Love it: 3p and 7:30p
CELEBRATE
Beat Brasserie: All Day Celebration | March 17
The Beat Brasserie in Harvard Squareis celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all day long with an Irish-themed brunch, lunch, dinner, and plenty of spirits! It wouldn’t be a celebration at the Beat Brasserie without live music all day.
See it: 10a-2p
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Mary Madness at Bambara | March 18
If you’re crazy about the popular brunch cocktail, the Bloody Mary, we think you’ll definitely love this event. Some of the best bartenders in Cambridge and Boston will all gather together at Bambarato see just who’s Bloody Mary will receive major bragging rights.
In this bracket-style competition, guests will be able to taste four-ounce pours to decide which Bloody will win the “people’s choice award” and the “judge’s pick award.”
See it: 1-3p
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Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge) | March 18-23
Everyone's favorite restaurant event of the year is back! The semi-annual event, Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge!) allows locals and visitors an opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices. Dine at twenty-eight participating restaurants throughout Cambridge for lunch or dinner.
Want to know even more about Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge!)? Our Insider Post, "Everything You Need to Know about Dine Out Boston"has all of the details.
Eat: Participating restaurants for lunch and dinner