ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONS Around NYC Start Now

Get the party started. St. Patrick's Day is Thursday, March 17th but the fun starts as early as this weekend. Enjoy the luck of the Irish as you eat, drink and be merry. Check out some of our favorite spots that have special food and drink offers.

Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawls on March 11th, 12th & 17th

The producers of the World's Largest Pub Crawls are at it again with a three day St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, kicking off on March 11th and 12th and then on St. Patrick's Day proper. Thousands will participate in this crawl around New York City, decked in green and scoring exclusive drink specials at some of the city's most popular bars including Village Pourhouse, Howl at the Moon and Van Diemens. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pubcrawls.com.

Howl at the Moon's St Patrick's Day Bash on March 17th

Howl at the Moon's newest location at 240 W. 52nd Street will host at St Patrick's Day Bash to remember. Doors open at 1pm and partygoers will get to indulge in Green Beer, Car Bombs and $25 86 oz Get Lucky Buckets complimented by non-stop live music from Howl's house band, which will play anything your heart desires and for the occasion some Irish gems like Danny Boy, Molly Malone and a whole variety of other Irish drinking songs. This concert bar is also a stop on PubCrawls.com's Annual St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Howl at the Moon is located at 240 West 52nd Street. For more information, visit www.howlatthemoon.com.

St. Patrick's Day at Treadwell Park on March 17th

Treadwell Park, the craft beer hall on the Upper East that offers guests free self-serve popcorn, Pinball and Ping-Pong has created the ultimate St. Patrick's Day drinks menu that your readers will not want to miss. Whiskey lovers can opt for Treadwell Park's fine Irish Whiskey Flights for $25. They will also be offer up tasty whiskey based cocktails. Treadwell Park offers a great selection of Irish beers including Seamus Irish Red Ale, Schlafly Irish-Style Extra Stout, Irish Bog Ale, Irish Setter Red and Wrassler's xxX Stout. For those with a sweet tooth try "The Irishman" beer float debuting for St. Pats and featuring Salted Caramel ice cream and Irish Red Ale with chocolate flakes and a whiskey/toffee sauce. Pair these beers or whiskey cocktails with any of Treadwell's eclectic dishes such as the Smoked Brisket Rueben, Merchant's Signature Burger or the Smoked Crispy Wings. Treadwell Park is located at 1125 1st Avenue. Visit www.treadwellpark.com.

Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & Barbecue's St. Patrick's Week from March 11th to March 17th in Jersey City, NJ

Zeppelin Hall, the ultimate biergarten and BBQ hotspot is celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Celtic cuisine offering a special menu featuring selections such as Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Mash, Guinness Beer Bratwurst, Potato Bacon Soup and a classic Irish Reuben Sandwich. These St. Pats inspired dishes pair perfectly with any of Zeppelin Hall's 100-plus beers including specialty brews, lagers, pilsners, ales, IPAs, stouts and hard ciders. As a bonus, on March 12th guests can enjoy live music from the Irish band, The Parnell Trio. Zeppelin Hall boasts five giant TV screens and there is no cover charge as well as free parking. It's the premiere location to get your Irish on with your best buds over a pint and it's definitely worth a quick PATH train ride. Zeppelin Hall is located at 88 Liberty View Drive. Visit www.zeppelinhall.com.

Haven Rooftop's St. Patty's Day Celebration on March 17th

Come celebrate St Patrick's Day in the middle of Times Square at Haven Rooftop (132 W. 47th St.), located at The Sanctuary Hotel. This exclusive rooftop is enclosed and heated so you don't have to worry about this unpredictable March weather. Haven has two separate areas for guests to hang out, eat, drink and get lucky! The St. Patty's Day drink specials will include Car Bombs, Jameson Shots, and their own Shamrock cocktail, along with Irish comfort food like the classic Fish & Chips. Doors open at 1PM and close at MIDNIGHT. Haven is located at 132 West 47th street. For more information, visit www.havenrooftop.com.

SideBar has Kegs & Eggs on March 12th

Don't count on the luck of the Irish to get you ready for St. Patrick's Day. Get the holiday started right with a breakfast buffet and open bar. For the 5th year in a row SideBAR (118 E. 15th Street) will host a St Patty's Day celebration kick off with green eggs, green pancakes, green bagels and of course Lucky Charms, plus unlimited green Bud Light Drafts. Tickets are $60 or this three hour party, which kicks off at 10am. I can provide your readers with a unique code for 50% off these tickets if interested. SideBar is located at 118 East 15th Street. For more information visit www.iadventure.com.

KTCHN's Specialty Cocktails

KTCHN Restaurant's house mixologist Veronica Farias has concocted delicious Irish-themed cocktails for St. Patrick's Day! Starting on the 17th and running all month long, these Celtic sips are the best way to toast to the greenest day of the year. KTCHN has something for every palate, whether your prefer martinis, whiskey on the rocks, or shots! Farias' creative cocktails include The Irish Exit, The Sláinte, Pot O'Gold, Emerald Elixir, the Lucky Charm, and of course, the crowd-pleasing Luck O' the Irish, delicious green beer. KTCHN is located at 508 West 42nd Street in The OUT Hotel. For more information, go to their website, www.ktchnnyc.com.

Tender Bar and Grill's St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 17th

Tender Bar & Grill, located in the heart of the city at The Sanctuary Hotel is offering food and drink specials for St. Patrick's Day in celebration. The classic happy hour has turned into an All-Day happy hour on Thursday, March 17th. Tender will be offering fun festive drinks such as the Tipsy Leprechaun, Pot O'Gold Shots the Irish Isle, and classic Irish grub like of Fish & Chips. There is no cover charge and the party goes from 11:30 AM to 11 PM. Tender Bar & Grill is located at 130 West 47th Street. For more information please visit www.tendernyc.com.

Inwood Bar and Grill has Uptown's St. Patrick's Day Party on March 17th

Inwood Bar and Grill will celebrate St Patrick's Day in a big way with $7 Jameson, $4 Guinness, and $6 Irish Car Bombs all day and night at the massive restaurant and bar in Inwood located at 4892 Broadway. No cover to attend. Their outdoor terrace will also be open weather permitting. Inwood Bar and Grill is located at 4892 Broadway. For more information, visit www.inwoodbarandgrill.com.