St. Patrick’s Day 2022 Guide: Get your green on in Northeast Ohio with corned beef, beer,
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in Cleveland, home to one of the largest celebrations of the holiday in the nation. The highly anticipated return of the annual downtown parade combined with the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions means it’ll really feel like St. Patrick’s Day for the first time in three years.
There will be plenty of green beer, corned beef and live music to “Erin Go Braugh” around all over town. The revelry starts at the top o’ the morning and lasts well into the night. Make the most of it with our lucky guide to the top St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Greater Cleveland.
Note: The events listed below take place on March 17 except where noted.
Akron St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Akron gets a head start on the festivities on Saturday with the city’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade in three years. The procession features school bands, non-profit organizations, local businesses, animal groups, floats and more. The route starts at Cedar and Main and marches northbound on South Main Street to Bowery Street. Awards will be handed out afterward at Lock 3. The Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a post-parade party at its clubroom at 2000 Brown St. with entertainment from Akron’s finest Irish talent along with typical Irish fare.
Downtown Akron
March 12, noon
Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A tradition that goes back to 1842 returns to downtown Cleveland for the first time since 2019. Over 110 organizations will participate in the parade, which will encompass floats, bands, clubs, kids’ units and animals marching to the theme of “Ireland’s Scenic Coastlines.”
Superior Ave. from E. 18th St. through Public Square
1:04 p.m.
Barley House
This hip Warehouse District bar hosts one of the coolest St. Patrick’s Day parties in the city. There will be kegs and eggs with green beer starting at 8 a.m. The Jameson, Guinness and Bud Light will be flowing throughout the day.
1261 W. 6th St, Cleveland
Doors open at 8 a.m.
Flannery’s Pub
For many Clevelanders over the last 25 years, St. Patrick’s Day has started at Flannery’s Pub in the E. 4th St. entertainment district. Enjoy green beer, a food menu with traditional Irish fare and live music from local Pogues tribute band, the Boys from Country Hell. 21 & over only. Cover charge, $5.
323 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
Doors open at 8 a.m.
The Flat Iron Cafe in the Flats dates back to 1910. (Photo by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer)
Flat Iron Cafe
Opening in 1910, the Flat Iron is the oldest Irish bar in Cleveland. The festivities kick off with Kegs & Eggs in the morning and continue with live music from Donal O’Shaughnessy at 11 a.m. The bar will also be providing shuttle service to and from the parade. Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes & Drums will stop afterward to perform. The kitchen’s St. Patrick’s Day menu includes corned beef sandwiches and platters, plus Irish stew, Lake Erie perch, fish ‘n chips and burgers.
Doors open at 11 a.m.
1114 Center St., Cleveland
Flight Cleveland
This trendy wine bar in the Gordon Square Arts District is hosting its first drag bingo night of the year on St. Patrick’s Day. The evening includes performances by Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight. Bingo is free and prizes are offered. 21 & over only.
5712 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
7 p.m.
Forest City Brewery
Feast on corned beef sandwiches, drink Furbelly Irish Stout on tap and enjoy live performances by Austin “walk-in’ Cane (noon-3 p.m.), bagpiper Kyle Corrigan and Irish dancers (3-5 p.m.) and the Bigtrotters (5-8 p.m.)
2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
noon-10 p.m.
Gandalf’s Pub
This Medina County pub is promising music, bagpipers, Guinness, cocktails and fun on St. Patrick’s Day, which also happens to be its 7th anniversary. Start off the celebration with a hearty Irish breakfast or check out the all-day menu featuring beef and red potato stout stew, plus corned beef served in a variety of ways.
6757 Center Rd, Valley City
Goldhorn Brewery
Start the day off with Goldhorn’s special breakfast platter and then partake in the kitchen’s special Irish-themed menu the rest of the day. Selections include corned beef sandwiches, Irish stew and St. Paddy’s nachos. The brewery will be tapping a festive beer for the occasion, too.
1361 E 55th St., Cleveland
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Gormley’s Pub
Nominated by cleveland.com readers as one of the top 10 best Irish bars in Cleveland, the doors at Gormley’s open at 7 a.m. Drinks will be poured from bars inside and outside under a tent, while the kitchen serves plenty of corned beef sandwiches. Bagpipers (11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.), Irish DJ Jimmy Stamper (3 p.m.-?) and members of the Westside Irish American Club Pipe and Drum Corp will provide the music. Expect swag and giveaways, too.
Doors open at 7 a.m.
19500 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Celebrate at the city’s original brewpub and microbrewery, where there will be plenty of Conway’s Irish Ale and Wolfhound Stout on tap. The holiday menu includes a traditional corned beef dinner, plus an Irish burger, Reuben, Shepherd’s Pie and more. Enjoy live performances by The Kilroys (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums (TBA), and Opus 216 (5-8 p.m.)
2516 Market Ave., Cleveland
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Grog Shop
It’s a pot of gold with four electric parties in one day. The music and dancing begin with Boots n’ Cats at 2 p.m., followed by an R&B House Party at 4 p.m. DJ Yomi Yom presides over Wavy Thursday at 8 p.m. before The Thousands take the stage with some great 2000s music at 10 p.m. Food and drink specials will be on the menu, too. 21 & over only. Tickets, $10-$20.
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights
2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Gunselman’s Tavern is located at 21490 Lorain Rd. in Fairview Park.
Gunselman’s Tavern
Chef Duane O’Bubsey estimates he has served 40,000 pounds of corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day over the years. He’s back on Thursday, stuffing his house recipe corned beef into huge sandwiches. The kitchen will also serve Bangers & Mash, Potato Paddys, corned beef, cabbage and noodles, and fish & chips, while the bar pours Guinness and Great Lakes Brewing Company Conway’s Irish Ale. Jimmy Riley & Mary Agnes Kennedy perform live Irish music from 1-4 p.m.
21490 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
Doors open at 11 a.m.
The Harp
Named one of the best Irish pubs in the United States, the Harp is bringing back live music under its heated tent for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Boys from Country Hell headlining at 8 p.m. The kitchen will serve breakfast from 8-10 a.m. and traditional Irish favorites from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
4408 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Hofbrauhaus Cleveland
Start St. Patrick’s Day off with kegs and eggs, featuring green beer, plus “magically delicious” food and drink specials. The Shotskis perform from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the Brian Papesh Party Band takes over from 4-8 p.m. Stick around for a special appearance by the Jaeger girls, post-parade keg tapping, giveaways and more.
1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
House of Blues Cleveland
House of Blues is the place to be for pints, partying and music for the 17th straight year. Enjoy live music by the Boys from the County Hell (10 a.m.), Sparky B (noon) and Billy Morris & the Sunset Strip at 2 p.m. in the music hall. Craic (10 a.m.), Billy Likes Soda (noon) and DJ Gene (2 p.m.) will play the Cambridge Room. 21 & over only. Free.
308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Doors open at 10 a.m.
Jilly’s Music Room
The sounds of Celtic rock band The Mickey’s transport you from Akron to the Emerald Isle. Enjoy food and drink specials while you’re there. Tickets, $5-$10.
111 North Main St., Akron
7-11 p.m.
Kelley’s Pub
This Lakewood tavern plans to serve over 500 pounds of corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. Choose from corned beef hash and eggs, corned beef sandwiches, Reubens and traditional corned beef and cabbage. Enjoy music from a local bagpiper at noon and 4 p.m., plus an appearance by the Jagermeister girls. Guinness pints, Irish car bombs and green beer will be served all day.
13525 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood
Doors open at 8 a.m.
facebook.com/Kelleys-Pub-286349421561164
My Corner Bar
Rock out to live music from local bands Big Johnson (1 p.m.) and Grunge DNA (7 p.m.), plus Irish songs by Cleveland piper Jesse Tucker while the kitchen serves corned beef and cabbage, sandwiches and more.
6211 W 130th St., Parma Heights
Doors open at 10 a.m.
facebook.com/UncleJoesBarGrill
Nomz
This Akron restaurant and bar at Northside Marketplace will be serving limited edition, scratch-made Reubens all day, in addition to green beer, $3 Guinness and Jameson, plus Irish boozy…
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