- Event Overview
About
Chicago, IL
Saint Paddys Pub Crawls
St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Chicago is one of the most anticipated nights of the spring bar season, and the pub crawl is the event that earns that anticipation. Green attire, Irish drink specials, and a city full of community spirit converge on the route for a March celebration worth remembering.
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the great American pub crawl holidays and Chicago takes it seriously. The neighborhood pubs, the riverside bars, and the corner taverns that define Chicago’s drinking culture open their doors to a sea of green on St. Paddy’s weekend and the energy that results is one of the most festive and welcoming nights the city offers.
St. Paddy’s in Chicago is about more than just wearing green — it is about the community that comes together every March to celebrate with good drinks, good company, and the kind of infectious holiday spirit that only a proper Irish-themed pub crawl can deliver. Chicago brings all of that and more to the pub crawl route.
Our Chicago St. Paddy’s pub crawl is designed from the ground up to make the most of the city’s bar culture. The route hits the pubs with the best atmosphere, the best Irish drink programs, and the best holiday spirit — creating a St. Patrick’s Day experience that is genuinely Chicago.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Official St. Paddy's Wristband
One wristband unlocks every pub on the route for the full evening.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
One complimentary Irish-themed drink poured the moment you arrive at the first stop.
Pub-to-Pub Drink Specials
Exclusive St. Paddy’s pricing on Guinness, Irish whiskey, and green drinks at every stop.
Best Dressed Irish Contest
Greenest outfit, most creative shamrock look, or best traditional Irish costume — judging runs all night.
On-Site Crawl Hosts
Our team keeps the route moving, the costume judging fair, and the Irish energy high.
Priority Entry at Select Pubs
Skip the St. Patrick’s Day lines at participating bars with your wristband.
Holiday Green Accessories
Shamrocks, green beads, and St. Paddy’s gear handed out at check-in.
Curated Pub Route
Stops selected for Irish atmosphere, Guinness quality, and St. Patrick’s Day spirit.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2027 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event. St. Patrick's Day sells out fast.
Check-in at 7:00 PM. Full address in your ticket confirmation. Green attire required.
Collect your wristband, welcome Irish drink, and St. Paddy's accessories. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts lead the group pub to pub. Stay with the pack for maximum Luck of the Irish energy.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl?
Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. That is the Saturday Chicago traditionally dyes the river and runs its downtown parade, so the city is at full volume.
Will the Chicago River be dyed green that day?
Traditionally yes. Chicago dyes the river on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, which is March 13 in 2027, and the crowds along the riverwalk start early in the morning.
Which part of Chicago does the route use?
River North, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park and the West Loop are all plausible in a city this size. Your confirmed check-in venue arrives with the ticket confirmation. Confirm it before you book anything around the route.
How busy is Chicago on that Saturday?
Exceptionally. It is arguably the single busiest bar day of the Chicago year, with the river dyeing, the parade and the neighborhood crawls all landing together. Check the page before you plan around it.
How cold is Chicago in mid March?
Cold, usually in the 30s and 40s during the afternoon with wind off the lake. A one o'clock start is the warmest part of a day that drops fast.
Should I take the L that day?
Absolutely. Driving downtown on river-dyeing Saturday is genuinely impractical, parking is impossible, and the L reaches every neighborhood the crawl is likely to use. Worth confirming before you commit to the evening.
Is there a South Side Irish parade too?
Yes, on Western Avenue, usually on a separate Sunday. It is a very different and far more neighborhood-rooted event than the downtown parade and draws its own enormous crowd.
Should I book a Chicago room ahead?
Yes, and early. This is one of the highest-demand hotel weekends of the Chicago year, and downtown rooms price accordingly well before March arrives. Book earlier than feels necessary.
