It’s St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17, but in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood, the celebration begins early. You don’t have to be Irish to partake in this joyous tradition. There’s may not be a pot of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow, but you’re still in luck because fun times await this weekend.
From live DJs to spice bags to the best Irish beers, get a head start on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at these businesses in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood:
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The West Cork (@thewestcork)
Address: 701 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G6
As the one and only Irish pub in Riverside, best believe The West Cork will be pulling out all the stops for their first St. Patrick’s Day in the neighbourhood. Aside from Irish staples on the menu and classic Irish beers on tap, there will also be live music and festivities ALL DAY (11:30am-12:30am) on Monday, March 17. Get all the fun details via their Instagram @thewestcork
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Prohibition Social House (@prohibitionsocialhouse)
Address: 696 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
Always expect a good time at Prohibition Social House on the weekends with live DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights, on top of their Sunday-Thursday happy hour deals on select beers and cocktails, and appetizers like fried mushrooms and burrata.
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Eastbound Brewing Company (@eastboundbeer)
Address: 700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
Eastbound recently launched “The Late Shift” concept for night owls. Between 8pm and 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy awesome deals such as $6 draft beer and $9 margaritas. On Friday and Saturday, you can get a 12oz beer for $2 with any food purchase.
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Urban House (@urbanhouseeastside)
Address: 718 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H2
Urban House carries a wide selection of premium beers on tap, from ales to lagers. Their bestselling daily specials, which are available for dine-in only, include classics such as cheese burger and wings inclusive of a pint or pitcher of beer.
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Duke’s Refresher + Bar (@dukesriverside)
Address: 709 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1
Duke’s Refresher + Bar Riverside has planned an exciting St. Patrick’s Day weekend. From March 15-17, enjoy beers from beloved East End breweries, brunch featuring spice bags (a popular Irish fast food dish), live karaoke and other food & drink specials!
Irish Design House (@irishdesignhouse)
Address: 756 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
And do not miss the Irish Design House’s annual customer appreciation sale on St. Patrick’s Day weekend – with 20-30% off in store and online – it only happens once a year!
Follow @riverside_bia so you’re always in the know about exciting happenings in the neighbourhood. Happy St. Patrick’s Day in advance, everyone!