Where To Find St. Patrick’s Day Green Beer and Guinness Around Grand Rapids

St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish culture, with people wearing green, shamrocks abounding, and people eating Irish food like corned beef and soda bread, and drinking beer, namely Guinness. Emphasis on the beer, as this is a holiday that people use as an excuse to consume a ridiculous amount of alcohol. 

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Ironically, America's version of St. Patty's Day is a pretty big departure from how Ireland historically celebrated the day as a day of prayer, where all bars were closed. But now the US version has immigrated back to Ireland, and it's a big party.

If you want to get in the fun of the day, living in Beer City is a pretty great choice because there is no shortage of places to go. Between Irish pubs and bars around the city, getting in on the fun, here's where to go to get some green beer, a pint of Guinness, or eat an Irish delicacy. 

Irish Pubs In Grand Rapids

Quinn & Tuites - 1535 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

The Irish Pub of Grand Rapids, this two-floored pub always has Guinness on draft and over 90 Irish whiskeys. Q&T pride themselves on pouring the best pint of Guinness in the city, "precisely measured and temperature controlled to give the best taste of 'the black stuff' this side of the Atlantic." It has been open since 1984.

O'Tooles - 448 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

O'Tooles has been in the Heartside district since 2003 and is known for its St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Holiday-inspired food, lots of green beer and whiskey, and Guinness, of course. O'Tooles fills up quickly, so get there sooner rather than later.

Dublin Hall Irish Bar - 100 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

While GR's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration no longer takes place on Ionia, Dublin Hall is still Irish on Ionia. Live music, Guinness, and more for St. Patrick's. Expect a line and a cover charge on St. Patrick's Day as Dublin Hall gets busy and stays busy all day.

Other Grand Rapids Bars To Celebrate At

Brass Ring Brewing: BRB celebrates St. Patrick's Day for two weeks with a special Irish menu featuring Shepherd's Pie, Irish Stew, and Guinness on draft.

Mulligan's Pub: Guinness and green beer on draft. While this isn't technically an Irish pub, it is Irish-style and is a great alternative. Plus, Mulligan's is known for its cheap drinks.

Logan's Alley: Guinness on draft, and created a Reuben and Guinness Stew to enjoy. Logan's Alley opens at 7 am, so if you're looking to get started very early, pop in here.

The Mitten: The Mitten created a glittery green beer. It's like regular green beer but glittery, and you can side it with a pizza flight.

The Holiday: The Holiday goes all-out for every holiday, so don't think they wouldn't for St. Patrick's Day. The bar hosts its own St. Patrick's Day celebration, Shamrock on Stocking, featuring lots of green beer and live music.

Founders: $3 green solid gold and $3 oatmeal stouts, and Irish food specials.

Nick Finks: Grand Rapids oldest bar has Guinness on tap and Irish food specials.