Saint Patrick’s Day is no longer a holiday celebrated by the Irish alone. Folks from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds take advantage of this incredible day to honor their heritages and – to be honest – drink a ton of green beer.
For this reason it’s no surprise to find that the annual Saint Patty’s Day Pub Crawl has grown to such proportions that it now includes 3 days of drinking in over 100 bars spanning over 5 miles throughout New York City. That’s a lot of green!
About the NYC “Luck of the Irish” Pub Crawl
The St. Patty’s “Luck of the Irish” Pub Crawl is entering its 11th year in 2009. The drinking officially began on Saturday the 14th and continued into Sunday the 15th of March. Drinkers took a break on Monday and had plans to wrap things up today, the 17th!
This year participants are aiming to break into the Guinness Book of World Records. Everyone who registers and purchases a ticket is contributing towards this goal.
Organized Chaos at the Pub Crawl
Despite the alcoholic theme, the annual St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl is actually a very well organized event. In order to take part, participants must first register online and purchase a ticket. Those who register online will receive an email with a link to print an e-ticket. That ticket must be printed and the participant must bring it to his or her designated registration location.
There are five registration locations throughout New York City and all are open each day. It’s important to bring your ticket with you to the correct registration location. At that point your ticket is scanned and you are given a wrist band, a cup, and map of all of the participating venues in the city.
The wrist band is important because it gives you access to every venue on the map – free of charge. If you do not have a wrist band you can still enter the premises but may be subject to cover fees or drink minimums. The cup is, obviously, for your beer.
You can purchase tickets for any of the three days or for all three days together. Imagine gaining access to over 100 bars for only $30? The map you receive at registration will have a listing of not only the participating bars but also the times they will be offering specials to pub crawlers.
Examples of specials include $1 Bud and Bud Light drafts, $2 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $3 well drinks, and $4 Jameson shots. You won’t find specials better than these any other time of the year!
Featured St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl Venues
Every year the Pub Crawl organizers add more venues to the list of participants, but several are featured on each day of the crawl. Those waiting for St. Patrick’s Day to participate will want to visit some of these incredible NYC destinations.
Porky’s NYC is an entertaining environment but isn’t meant for those looking to relax in a quiet corner. On any given night you’ll find bar-top dancers, alcohol being consumed from fish bowls, and very active games of beer pong. A visit here guarantees fun and excitement.
Rogue, located in the Chelsea district, is a bit less intense than Porky’s. This pub is a great place to kick back with friends, watch the game on the big screen plasma television, and grab a bite to eat. The people are friendly and you won’t have to worry about ping pong balls flying into your food.
Dewey’s Flatiron opened its doors in 1996 and has grown into a classy yet fun environment for people of all ages. Visitors are encouraged to socialize with their friends, eat, and drink in the main bar area or in one of their smaller lounges and private bars. Dewey’s is a very accommodating bar and is a great place to hold a party or luncheon.
SideBar is a true urban destination for a young crowd looking to mingle in style. The bar is lit by candlelight, features several flat screen televisions, and is the perfect place to host a private party. The 2009 St. Patty’s Pub Crawl is the perfect time to visit if you’ve never been before.
These are only a few of the nearly 100 bars participating in this year’s Pub Crawl. It’s not too late to get a ticket and hit the street, even if it is already St. Patrick’s Day. How many bars can you fit into one green day? We dare you to hook up with a group of friends and attempt to find out. Just remember to drink responsibly along the way!
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