- Event Overview
About
Lexington, KY
Saint Paddys Pub Crawls
The Shamrock Stroll through Lexington is St. Patrick’s Day done right. The city’s bar culture always strong, always welcoming goes into full Irish mode for the holiday weekend, and the pub crawl route is the best way to experience all of it without missing a single green-lit stop.
St. Patrick’s Day in Lexington is a full community affair and the pub crawl is at the center of it. The route hits the bars that best capture the Luck of the Irish spots that pour a proper pint, serve real Irish whiskey, and welcome every shade of green with the warmth that the holiday demands.
The St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl in Lexington is guided, organized, and built to maximize the fun. Hosts manage the route, specials are confirmed at every stop, and the wristband system means smooth entry all night. All you have to do is wear your green and show up ready to celebrate.
Every city has its way of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Lexington’s way involves a curated route through the finest pubs and bars the city has to offer, guided by experienced hosts, stocked with Irish drink specials, and filled with the green-clad community that makes the holiday exceptional every year.
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.
Luck of the Irish Contest
Best Irish-themed outfit wins. Traditional, creative, and green-everything entries all welcome.
Check-In Irish Drink
Included Guinness, Irish whiskey shot, or green cocktail waiting for you at the first stop.
Exclusive Paddy's Deals
St. Patrick’s Day-negotiated specials active at every bar and pub on the route.
St. Paddy's Wristband
Your all-access pass to every pub on the St. Patrick’s Day crawl route.
Dedicated Irish Hosts
Our staff manages check-in, the route, and the Irish costume competition all night.
VIP Pub Access
Front-of-line entry at select high-demand venues on the St. Patrick’s Day route.
Green Gear Pack
St. Paddy’s accessories and Irish holiday items at check-in.
Handpicked Route
Pubs chosen for their holiday spirit, Guinness pour, and authentic Irish atmosphere.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2027 Lexington 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.
Secure your spot at pubcrawls.com. St. Patrick's Day events sell out in popular cities.
Check-in address is in your confirmation email. Don't miss the welcome Irish drink.
Get your Irish drink, green gear, and wristband at the first stop. Route moves at 7:30 PM.
Our hosts keep the energy high and the Guinness flowing all night long.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lexington St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl?
A ticketed St. Patrick's route through Lexington, Kentucky bars, running six hours on a single Saturday with a wristband and the drink specials attached to each participating stop.
When does the Lexington St. Patrick's crawl run?
Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The holiday itself falls on Wednesday, March 17 that year, so the crawl takes the Saturday before.
Which part of Lexington hosts it?
Downtown, around Main and Short Street, where the bars sit closest together. The Distillery District on Manchester Street is a separate cluster a mile west and a drive rather than a walk.
Will Kentucky basketball clash with this?
It might. Mid-March is conference tournament and NCAA selection weekend, and in Lexington a Wildcats game reshapes every bar downtown for its duration and for a good while afterwards.
Is bourbon the Lexington drink rather than beer?
Both, and the bourbon is the local advantage. Lexington sits in the middle of the distilling region, so the whiskey lists downtown are deeper than a St. Patrick's crawl usually finds.
How cold is Lexington in mid-March?
Fifties in the afternoon and forties by the ten o'clock finish, often wet. Kentucky March is changeable enough that a jacket is worth carrying rather than wearing.
Is downtown Lexington walkable for a route?
Yes. The Main and Short Street core is compact and flat, and the stops sit within a few blocks of each other with no significant gaps to cross between them.
Does Rupp Arena affect the night?
It can. The arena sits at the west end of downtown, and an event there empties several thousand people onto the same streets the route uses, usually right in the middle of it.
