87 St. Patrick’s Day specials at Chicagoland bars and restaurants, from free corned beef to green beer

With the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and Chicago River dyeing happening Saturday and the actual holiday falling March 17, the Windy City adores a good two-week celebration of its Irish heritage.

Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food, hosting bashes with spectacular riverfront views and bottomless drinks, and bringing in Irish musicians and dancers. There are even over-the-top themed pop-ups and specials that go all month long.

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Wear something green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Chi-rish style at one of these 87 spots, listed in order of geographic location. Some parties will sell out, so plan ahead rather than test your luck.

Is your restaurant or bar offering a St. Patrick’s Day special? Email food editor Ariel Cheung at archeung@chicagotribune.com.

Start celebrating at 7 a.m. Saturday with beer pong, a DJ, $5 beer and $6 shots. 230 N. Clark St., 773-219-0900, acebounce.com

Food and drink specials offered Saturday include egg rolls stuffed with corned beef and cabbage, and an Irish Cafe Freddo made with dark coffee, Irish whiskey and Baileys oat milk. 112 W. Grand Ave., 312-846-6654, arbellachicago.com

Hear live bagpipe music from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. An Irish whiskey flight and pastrami poutine made with Irish cheddar are offered in addition to the regular menu Saturday and March 17. 81 E. Wacker Place, 312-777-9000, pendry.com

The restaurant within the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel offers specials throughout the day March 17, with wagyu corned beef hash for breakfast ($27) and truffle short rib shepherd’s pie for dinner ($24). 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1402, brasstackchicago.com

Doors open at 7 a.m. Saturday for a bash featuring $10 Irish coffee, $8 Guinness, $9 green tea shots and $12 Irish whiskey sours. DJ Audio Jack spins from noon to 4 p.m. and SukiGeez performs at 9:30 p.m. 19 E. Ohio St., 312-940-3699, brokenshaker.com

A DJ will provide music during a St. Patrick’s Day brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday featuring specials such as corned beef and Irish banger hash ($16), a classic Reuben with fries ($20), $10 Jameson shots, $12 Irish coffee, $8 green beer and a Kiss Me I’m Irish cocktail made with green chartreuse, elderflower and Irish whiskey ($16). 505 N. State St., 312-755-9703, cbrrestaurant.com

Visit from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday to get personalized Guinness glassware and enter a raffle. The Loop bar offers specials Saturday, Sunday and March 17 including shepherd’s pie, shamrock cookies and an all-day Irish breakfast. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242, thedearborntavern.com

Overlooking the Chicago River, the bar offers a special menu from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday including $14 corned beef sliders, $13 fish & chips and $9 cronuts with Baileys cream. Groups who reserve a darts area can get a bucket of five green beers for $40 or 10 for $75. 111 W. Wacker Drive, flightclubdartsusa.com

A $55 package available from 8-11 a.m. Saturday includes a buffet of Irish fare plus two drinks. 15 W. Illinois St., 312-874-7270, fremontchicago.com

Bagpipers from Fiddling Finnegans perform March 11 and 17 at this contemporary restaurant in the Loop, and you can also try specials including corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and a corned beef sandwich with Guinness-soaked Swiss cheese. Come for brunch Saturday and Sunday to dine on bangers, rashers, eggs, black pudding, beans and tomato. 24 S. Michigan Ave., 312-372-4243, thegagechicago.com

A $50 package includes appetizers, call liquors, domestic beer, Jameson drinks and Irish stout from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 7 W. Division St., 312-929-2445, goldcoastsocialchi.com

The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band performing during a bash from 8-11 a.m. Saturday that includes two drinks and an Irish breakfast buffet for $55. 169 W. Kinzie St., 312-533-2742, highlinebarchicago.com

Specials offered March 11-17 include $8 Jameson shots, $6 green beer and a hot corned beef sandwich. The bar opens at 10 a.m. Saturday with a DJ kicking the party off. 51 W. Hubbard St., 312-828-0051, hub51chicago.com

The River North sports bar serves a $21 Reuben sandwich featuring housemade corned beef on grilled rye bread with melted Swiss, cabbage slaw and Russian dressing Saturday and Sunday. 41 E. Superior St., 312-266-0400, jakemelnicks.com

Bundle up for an Over the Rainbow rooftop party kicking off at 8 a.m. featuring music from Sleepy Eagz, Kurt Simpson, EDI and Deep State plus $6 Bud Light and $9 call cocktails. Tickets are $100, though you can get in for $82 if you come from 2-6 p.m. 112 W. Hubbard St., 312-651-3979, joychicago.com

Watch the river dyeing from the hotel’s rooftop and LH on 21 lounge at a bash including themed swag, green beer, breakfast and a premium open bar from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Tickets are $200. 85 E. Wacker Drive, 312-357-1200, londonhousechicago.com/rooftop

The ground floor spot within Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a special menu Saturday and Sunday featuring fish & chips ($18), a Reuben sandwich made with Guinness-braised corned beef ($15) and a baked potato loaded with shredded pork belly, sauerkraut and Irish cheddar ($12). 203 N. Wabash Ave., 312-940-4777, virginhotels.com

A $45 St. Patrick’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 11 includes green eggs & ham, smoked salmon boards and French toast souffle. Kick off your celebration with a complimentary caramel apple shot. 1000 E. Grand Ave., 312-535-6660, offshorerooftop.com

The cafe within the Peninsula Chicago offers a special Baileys Pot O’ Gold dessert through March 19 made with Baileys Irish cream mousse, whiskey caramel sauce and gold chocolate nuggets. Come for lunch March 17-19 and you can also celebrate with Irish lamb stew or a Reuben sandwich. 108 E. Superior St., 312-337-2888, peninsula.com

Watch the river dyeing from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday while enjoying appetizers, pizza, cocktails and music from DJ Matthew White. Tickets are $175. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9018, pizzeriaportofino.com

A Tap O’ The Morn bash running from 8-11:30 a.m. March 11 including Irish-inspired breakfast bites, green Bud Light, select drafts, mimosas, well cocktails and festive swag for $113. 400 N. State St., 312-706-5228, radioroomusa.com

Get a great view of the Chicago River dyeing from 9 a.m. to noon March 11 at a bash on the heated terrace that includes green beer, mimosas, bloody marys, themed cocktails, an Irish breakfast and green swag plus music from bagpipers and a DJ. Tickets are $175. 1 W. Upper Wacker Drive, 312-795-3444, raisedbarchicago.com

Check out the green river March 11-12 while dining on fish and chips with housemade pickles ($20 for eight ounces or $39 for $16) or a $17 Reuben on marble rye. 315 N. LaSalle St., 312-822-0100, riverroastchicago.com

A St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing party includes appetizers, brunch and seafood stations, and a premium open bar from 9 a.m. to noon for $195. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035; rpmrestaurants.com

The restaurant is decked out in floor-to-ceiling St. Patrick’s Day décor featuring rainbows, leprechauns and gold from March 9-19. Book a spot for $15 and you’ll be welcomed with a margarita and chips and salsa. Reservations are not available March 11. 431 N. Wells St., 773-312-4989, solitatacos.com

The restaurant within theWit Hotel offers specials on March 11 including Guinness cheese pretzel bites ($12), corned beef and cabbage sliders ($18), Baileys cheesecake bites ($8), $6 green beer and $12 Irish mules. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9400, stateandlakechicago.com

An open bar package available for $50 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday includes house margaritas, domestic and Mexican beer, mimosas and seltzer. 2901 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-687-9949, barcocinachicago.com

A $50 package offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday includes scrambled eggs, tater tots, corned beef sandwiches and four drinks. 1510 N. Wells St., 312-649-9640, benchmarkchicago.com

Party in Wrigleyville from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday with a $45 package that includes four premium drinks and an Irish breakfast buffet. 3647 N. Clark St., 773-377-4770, brickhousetavernchi.com

Start celebrating early with a bash from 8-11 a.m. Saturday including select call drinks, mimosas, green Bud Light and a meal for $38. The bar offers $5 Jameson shots, corned beef specials, raffles and giveaways all day March 17. 3553 N. Southport Ave., 773-325-0123, thebutcherstap.com

Stop in for free breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday and take advantage of a $30 drink package including green beer, mimosas and bloody marys until noon. The West Lakeview bar hosts a Guinness glass giveaway and offers samples of Proper 12 and Bushmills Irish whiskey at 6 p.m. March 17 along with specials including $6 Guinness pints, $5 Proper 12 and $8 Bushmills car bombs. 1658 W. Barry Ave., 773-799-8217, codyschicago.com

The annual St. Paddy’s Day Boozy Brunch Bash includes a brunch buffet, green beer, mimosas and well cocktails for $37 from 9 a.m. to noon or $49 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Tables must be booked separately. DJs spin until close. 3352 N. Halsted St., 773-697-9127, dstequila.com

Co-owner Ferdia Doherty celebrates her Irish roots by serving corned beef and cabbage Saturday, Sunday and March 17 at this Lakeview restaurant. You can also get corned beef hash for weekend brunch or a corned beef sandwich on St. Patrick’s Day. 1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599, farm-bar.com

Book a package at this Wrigleyville bar for $26 from 9 a.m. to noon or $32 from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and you’ll get a meal plus green Bud Light, mimosas and select call drinks. Come by on March 17 for raffles, giveaways, $5 Jameson shots and corned beef specials. 3724 N. Clark St., 773-248-3330, fullshillingpub.com

A kegs-and-eggs package at this Wrigleyville spot includes a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and breakfast potatoes plus beer, seltzer, premium cocktails, mimosas and bloody marys for $40 from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-666-5450, graystonetavernchicago.com

The Lincoln Square bar celebrates its first St. Patrick’s Day from March 11-17 by offering a corned beef dinner, housemade fish and chips, and Guinness and Magners on draft. Come by March 17 for a Magners glassware giveaway from 3-5 p.m., or to get a Reuben sandwich from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4-10 p.m. 4749 N. Rockwell St., 773-754-0632, greenpostpub.com

A Chicago Handshake St. Pat’s Party at 7 p.m. Saturday features the namesake drink combo for $8 plus house music from Sherm, Dani Deahl, jakeshoredrive, aboywithabag and Pods. Transit Tees designed exclusive shirts for the event, which features a raffle for North Coast tickets and gift cards. Admission is $21-$27. 940 W. Weed St., 312-273-5118, joesbar.com

Build your own corned beef sandwich as part of a buffet featuring scrambled eggs, hash tots and bacon from 9 a.m. to noon March 11. Tickets are $55 and include four call drinks. 2934 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-770-0700, kirkwoodbar.com

For $59 you’ll get five drinks such as green beer, Guinness drafts or mimosas at A Whose Your Paddy? bash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11. The Old Town bar also offers specials from March 10-19 such as $10 Irish mules, $5 mystery Irish whiskey shots, $6 Irish pints and corned beef hush puppies. 1525 N. Wells St., 312-888-9368, lgsbar.com

A St. Patrick’s Day brunch served from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday includes a buffet, mimosas and green beer for $35-$40. Festivities continue all day with a DJ, $4 pints of green beer and $10 car bombs. 1638 W. Belmont Ave., 773-472-5139, theponychicago.com

Come from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for a brunch featuring corned beef hash, eggs, bacon, potatoes and bloody marys; or have corned beef and cabbage, mac and cheese, nachos and house liquor from 1-4 p.m. Both $30 packages include green draft beer, mimosas, chicken tenders and St. Patrick’s Day swag. 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-799-8881, theramblerchicago.com

The pop-up bar has transformed into Paddy’s Pub from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” hosting flip cup tournaments and trivia based on the FX show at 7 p.m. March 16. You can book an express entry spot March 11 and 17 for $20, which includes two drinks. 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-665-5660, replaylincolnpark.com

Doors open at 8 a.m. Saturday for a bash including a buffet, Irish stout and whiskey, call liquor and domestic beer for $40-$45. 2909 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-935-7500, theriverchicago.com

The Old Town bar offers liquor, domestic beer, Jameson drinks, Irish stout and appetizers from 8 a.m. to noon March 11 for $50-$60. 1252 N. Wells St., 312-643-0797, uproarchicago.com

Celebrate from 6-8 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day proper and your $10 ticket will get you a call drink or domestic beer. 1608 N. Wells St., 312-210-7799, utopiantailgate.com

The West Loop bar’s second floor is decked out in green for a bash including Irish-inspired breakfast bites, mimosas and well cocktails from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Tickets are $147 and bottle service is also available. 841 W. Randolph St., 312-666-6061, banditliquors.com

This West Ridge neighborhood bar will feature corned beef, great music and plenty of drinks from its 16 beer taps Friday during a St. Patrick’s Day party from 5-9 p.m. 2251 W. Devon Ave., 773-743-5737, caryslounge.com

Party across the Wicker Park bar’s two stories with an $80 package including call liquors, domestic beer, Jameson drinks, Irish stout and appetizers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 2005 W. Division St., 773-698-8940, fatpourwickerpark.com

This Dunning neighborhood bar will offer free corned beef, cabbage and potatoes at 5 p.m. March 17, with a complimentary Jameson tasting at 7 p.m. Drink specials include $5 Jameson shots, $6 Irish Car Bombs and $4 16-ounce Guinness pours. Giveaways and DJ music will also be included. 3215 N. Harlem Ave., 773-853-2015, facebook.com/Flipnds

A $35 St. Patrick’s Day brunch features mimosas, domestic drafts and one dish from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Add on an Irish coffee or Irish apple cocktail for $8. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, thefrontierchicago.com

The Corned Beef Osaka offered from March 11-17 puts an Irish spin on the West Loop restaurant’s signature savory pancakes incorporating spicy mustard, aonori and bonito ($25). Add a flight of three Japanese whiskeys for $30-$50. 950 W. Lake St., 312-265-1348, gaijinchicago.com

Celebrate March 17 with $5 Old Style drafts and $8 Bushmills Irish coffee. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, inamaetavern.com

This family-friendly St. Patrick’s Festival in Irving Park will include kid’s activities, Irish music and dancing, and Irish gifts, food and drink for sale. Children under 12 years old get in for free, and advance tickets are $15, or $20 at the door. 4626 N. Knox Ave., 773-282-7035, irish-american.org

Get your hair of the dog with a St. Pat’s Sunday happy hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring $5 Bushmills, $8 blood marys and $10 breakfast burritos. Gather a team to compete for prizes from Truly and Paddy’s Irish whiskey during St. Patrick’s Day-themed trivia at 7 p.m. March 13. Emerald Society Bagpipers perform on March 17 and specials include $5 corned beef sandwiches and $6 Guinness. 1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738, lottiespub.com

Irish-inspired specials offered March 11-17 include a Reuben sandwich served with housemade chips ($16), loaded potato soup with garlic bread ($9), $7 16-ounce drafts of Great Lakes Conway’s Irish ale, and $6 Ryan’s Irish cream shots. 1801 W. Division St., 773-782-4400, macswoodgrilled.com

A full weekend of fun awaits, starting at noon March 16 and lasting through March 19. Expect Irish music, plus food specials and a Lucky Linny and Irish whiskey shot special. Get a special Old Irving Brewing glass with 16-ounce pours for $10, with $5 refills until you take the glass home with you. While no tickets or reservations are required, it is recommended that customers don green. 4419 W. Montrose Ave., 773-916-6421, oldirvingbrewing.com

Graze on a breakfast and pizza buffet while drinking call liquors, domestic beer, Jameson drinks and Irish stout for $80 from 9 a.m. to noon. 1913 W. North Ave., 773-687-9117, paradisepark.pizza

Bingo Loco throws a St. Patrick’s Day rave features DJs playing music from the ‘90s and ‘00s, dance offs and prizes including a trip to Bali from 6:30-11 p.m. March 18. Tickets are $28. 838 W. Kinzie St., 312-801-1181, bingo-loco.com/chicago

This Humboldt Park bar will offer free food and Irish drink specials starting at 3 p.m. Friday and through Saturday while you enjoy its pool table, fireplace and 10 high-definition televisions. 2944 W. Grand Ave., 773-645-7424, richmondssportsbar.com

The new Logan Square bar offers appetizers, call liquors, domestic beer, Jameson drinks and Irish stout for $40-$45 from 9 a.m. to noon March 11. 2535 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-770-9182, roundhousechicago.com

Specials offered March 11-12 and 17 include $10 corned beef sandwiches, $19 corned beef and cabbage dinners, $7 pints of Guinness and $6 shots of Paddy’s Irish whiskey. 2159 W. Chicago Ave., 773-782-1400, tumanstapandgrill.com

This Avondale pub with first-rate Irish fare will host a St. Patrick’s Night party starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday, with music by The Chancey Brothers. A full slate of Irish tunes will start at noon Saturday with Patrick Cannady and Rob McLeod, followed by The Shannon Rovers Pipe Band, Academy of Irish Music and Baal Tinne. Keep the Irish spirit flowing Sunday during the Ireland versus Scotland rugby game. 3188 N. Elston Ave., 773-234-2736, wolfhoundchicago.com

Catch a performance from the Chitarra Irish Trio from 6-9 p.m. March 17 while enjoying specials such as fish and chips ($28), soda bread with salted Irish butter ($5) and Irish coffee cheesecake made with Baileys Irish cream ($14). 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com

This BYOB Patty Vibez brunch party Sunday will feature food and a bubbly bar from 2-6 p.m. during a St. Patrick’s Day fete with guest DJs in the Ashburn neighborhood. Tickets are $30. 8448 S. Kedzie Ave., eventbrite.com

Along with Irish-themed specials running all month long, this Hegewisch bar will host a St. Patrick’s Day party starting at 4 p.m. March 17, featuring drink specials, music and giveaways. 13501 S. Brandon Ave., 773-307-4209, facebook.com/OTThegewisch

A full weekend of St. Patrick’s Day festivities at this Hyde Park bar kicks off March 17 with St. Pretty & Lucky, which offers free tickets for women until 10:30 p.m. and music from DJ TuneHendrixx. Shenanigans start early March 18, with green-clad partygoers enjoying music from DJ Mike P starting at 4 p.m., followed by the Lucky You Soiree from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West, 312-801-2100, promontorychicago.com

Get your Irish coffee hot or iced from March 11-17. The pastry counter will also be offering shamrock cookies March 12-17. Multiple locations, beatrixrestaurants.com

Both locations will offer a Reuben made with house-brined corned beef served on griddled rye with a side of waffle fries for $20 from March 9-19. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200; 5441 Park Place, Rosemont; 847-261-0399; bub-city.com

A St. Pat’s Shindig running from noon to 11 p.m. March 17 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. March 18 features green beer, Burning Red Irish ale, Reuben empanadas from Savory Crust, green corn muffins from Brothers BBQ and performances by the McNulty Irish Dancers, Flat Creek Highway and Peter Warren. 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove; 847-821-6140; buffalocreekbrewing.com

A special St. Patrick’s week menu offered March 13-19 at this pizzeria’s Irving Park, Portage Park and Park Ridge locations features $4 green beer, $6 Guinness, $14 fish and chips, $13 corned beef on rye and a Reuben pizza made with Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, pepperoncini and Swiss and mozzarella cheeses ($18-$29). Multiple locations, easystreetpizzachicago.com

Starting at noon March 18, this Berwyn bar’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration will feature Babygold corned beef, Guinness and Irish coffees, which guests can enjoy along with entertainment from the Mayer School of Irish Dance, Switchback, The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, The Dooley Brothers and Fitz & the Celts. Tickets are $20, or $10 for children. 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn; 08-788-2118, fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

Irish food specials through March 19 include corned beef and cabbage ($20), Guinness beef pot pie ($20), roasted Irish salmon with mashed potatoes ($23) and Donegal Irish bread pudding ($7). Sip on Irish coffee or mules, plus all the Guinness, Smithwick’s and black-and-tans one could care to drink, while enjoying two weekends of Irish entertainment, from Shannon Rovers Bagpipers on Friday, to Irish step dancing Saturday and Sunday, and face painting March 12 and 17. 9240 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn; 708-499-2233, foxsrestaurant.com

The restaurant opens at 1 p.m. Saturday to welcome revelers attending suburban St. Charles’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade with live Celtic music from fiddler Ben Zorn, $5 hot apple cider, $12 Irish coffee and $8 truffle popcorn. 3 E. Main St., St. Charles; 331-235-5803; thegracefulordinary.com

The restaurant with locations in River North, Streeterville, Skokie, Burr Ridge and South Barrington offers a green spin on its signature frosé made with vodka, rosé and peach purée for $16 March 10-17. Multiple locations, thehamptonsocial.com

Offered all month long, the Dubliner sandwich at this fast-casual spot features corned beef from Tempesta Market, sauerkraut, juniper-Guinness glaze and horseradish dressing on a bretzel baguette. Multiple locations, hannahsbretzel.com

Order a Reuben sandwich ($19) or corned beef & cabbage ($27) and finish your meal with a slice of Bailey’s Irish cream pie with Oreo cookie crust ($9.95). The specials are offered March 14-19. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood; 847-677-3350; lwoodsrestaurant.com

Celebrate all month long with a Minty Leprechaun shake made with vanilla ice cream and crushed mint cookies ($5.99). Multiple locations, mburgerchicago.com

All of the chain’s locations are celebrating through March 26 with specials including $16 Reubens, $14 Irish mule pitchers and $5.99 20-ounce Guinness drafts. Multiple locations, millersalehouse.com

Executive chef Christian Alejandro offers specials throughout the day March 17, with corned beef hash for breakfast ($16), Reuben sliders for lunch ($18) and a corned beef dinner ($24). 200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest; 847-582-6410; oakenbistro.com

Place an order by March 14 for a two-person Luck O’ the Irish package available for pickup from 4-5:30 p.m. March 17 that includes corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, split pea soup with rye croutons, and Guinness cake with Bailey’s icing ($123). Add on a quart of colcannon for $24 or crispy Irish Reuben rolls for $14. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook; 847-207-4433; prairiegrass.cafe

Pile up your plate at a breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, pizza and bacon and tater tot hash browns from 8-11 a.m. Saturday . The $30-$45 package at the Lincoln Park and West Loop bars includes four drinks. 1925 N. Lincoln Ave., 312-642-4700, ranallislincolnpark.com; 1326 W. Madison St., 312-981-7100, ranalliswestloop.com

Chef Grace Goudie offers St. Patrick’s Day specials all month long including green matcha yuzu pancakes, Lucky Charms scones, gluten-free Irish soda bread and Cozy Up, a spin on Irish coffee made with either Bailey’s or Frangelico. 5 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; 847-749-3103; scratchboardkitchenah.com

Located in suburban Alsip, this bar will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day party at 7 p.m. with $2 green beer, drink and shot specials, split the pot raffles and free corned beef and cabbage. 11860 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip; 708-371-1133

Treat yourself to an Irish Cream Bismark or an Emerald Dipped, Shamrock Sprinkled or Green River Glazed doughnut through March 17. Multiple locations, stansdonuts.com

You could win a prize pack including six cupcakes, a coffee mug and a reusable bag if you buy a The End of the Rainbow Cupcake, yellow cake decorated with chocolate buttercream and a rainbow ($4.50) on March 17 and find one of the six treats filled with gold buttercream. Other specials available from March 11-17 including Lucky Charms rice krispie treats ($5.50), shamrock cookies ($3.75) and a Luck of the Irish chocolate Guinness cupcake frosted with Bailey’s buttercream ($4.50). 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174; 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632; sweetmandybs.com

Corned beef and cabbage served with baby carrots and horseradish sauce ($24) is offered all month long. Stop in on St. Patrick’s Day for green beer on draft. 5200 Pearl Street, Rosemont; 847-260-4774; thornrestaurant.com

The Streeterville bar transformed into Timmy’s Leprechaun Lounge through March 18, serving themed cocktails such as an Irish apple martini made with O’Toole’s vodka and the Pot O’Gold, a blend of Stoli Ohranj vodka and pineapple juice rimmed with gold glitter and garnished with rainbow candy and a chocolate coin (both $11). Visit the bar’s suburban locations in Gurnee, Libertyville and Lake Villa for bagpiper performances and giveaways March 11 and 17. Specials offered March 10-17 include Guinness beef stew served with Irish soda bread ($17), Reuben egg rolls ($13), corned beef on rye served with housemade spicy mustard ($15), $4.50 pints of green beer, $6 shots of Tullamore Dew and $8 Irish coffee. Multiple locations, timothyotooles.com

Celebrate March 16-17 with a corned beef & cabbage plate and chocolate stout cake. Multiple locations, wildfirerestaurant.com