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Here at That\u2019s So Tampa, we celebrate the Irish pub year-round. Comfort food, cozy digs, creamy pints of Guinness, and usually enough TVs to catch either version of football you prefer. What\u2019s not to love? This time of year in particular, of course, the beloved Irish pubs become centers of the universe for a fair few days around St. Patrick\u2019s Day and its closest weekend.<\/p>\n

Tampa is fortunate to have a plethora of options when you\u2019re looking for an Irish breakfast or a proper pint. For the sake of narrowing the list down to a manageable length, we\u2019re highlighting several staff picks that are within a close-ish range of this weekend\u2019s River O\u2019Green festivities downtown<\/a>, as well as a few to check out in other pockets of town. <\/p>\n

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This week and beyond, these are some of our favorite spots to celebrate the luck of the Irish and the beer of the Irish alike. As long as you\u2019re feeling festive, don\u2019t forget the\u00a0three-day Paddy Fest in St. Pete this weekend<\/a>, March 13-15. It\u2019s Tampa Bay\u2019s biggest St. Patrick\u2019s festival, with plenty of Guinness on tap. And if you\u2019re not feeling beer, you can always enjoy the humours of whiskey, me boys.<\/p>\n

Four Green Fields
<\/a>You have options here, but for the purposes of this story, let\u2019s go with the Riverwalk location, which is sure to be a party all week. Few places do as great a job of transporting you to Eire, right down to the thatched roof, making it an excellent choice for a proper pint of Guinness.
702 N Ashley Dr<\/p>\n

James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery
<\/a>Ybor City\u2019s Irish hub is laid-back, welcoming, and one of the best Irish pubs for a good meal. The elevated pub fare has twists on Irish classics (Shepherd\u2019s Pie Egg Rolls, Guinness Tots), the usual standards, and plenty of regular bar options more friendly to the American palate.
1724 E 8th Ave<\/p>\n

Maloney\u2019s Local Irish Pub Downtown
<\/a>Maloney\u2019s is one of downtown Tampa\u2019s best casual hangouts, St. Paddy\u2019s-related or not. They have an excellent mix of Irish cuisines and traditional bar food, with a laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile.
1120 E Kennedy Blvd<\/p>\n

Molly Malone\u2019s Irish Pub
<\/a>It\u2019s more out of the way from downtown, but the Davis Islands star is one of the best Irish pubs in the region. The portions-per-dollar ratio will leave both your stomach and wallet full, and the authentically Irish experience runs from the menu and drinks to the decor and hospitality.
304 E Davis Blvd<\/p>\n

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
<\/a>The local chain of Irish pubs provides a well-placed hub in downtown. The vibes are great, the drink specials are even better, and last call doesn\u2019t come until 2 am. If you haven\u2019t been, note that there\u2019s no food. This spot is all about the party.
813 N Tampa St<\/p>\n

Strandhill Public
<\/a>The Tampa Heights favorite adds some modernity to the Irish pub, providing a (relatively) more upscale option without being so fancy as to eschew chicken wings and beer pitchers. Between their huge Christmas pop-up and the St. Pat\u2019s celebrations, Strandhill is a pub for all seasons.
309 W Palm Ave<\/p>\n

More Irish pubs to try in the Tampa area:<\/p>\n

Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery<\/a> (Hyde Park) \u2013 1611 W Swann Ave<\/p>\n

The Dubliner Irish Pub<\/a> (SoHo) \u2013 2307 W Azeele St<\/p>\n

MacDinton\u2019s Irish Pub<\/a> (SoHo) \u2013 405 S Howard Ave\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n