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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Megan McGaha — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:56:38 +0000

Why limit your celebration of St. Patrick’s Day to just March 17? This year, you’re invited to celebrate the holiday all month long in the most Irish way possible this side of the Atlantic: by donning your best green garb and visiting the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore.

The brewery, located on 62 acres in Halethorpe, bills itself as the “only home of Guinness in America.” Opened to the public in 2018, the brewery welcomed one million visitors as of early 2022. Festivities kick off on Thursday. March 3rd, and throughout the month of March the brewery’s two-acre lawn will be transformed into The Irish Village, where visitors can experience Irish culture and heritage through live music, entertainment, trivia, beer and food specials, and more.

First and most importantly, the beer. The brewing team will release a different, special St. Patrick’s Day beer (on draught and in cans) each Thursday throughout the month, starting with Irish Breakfast Amber (4.8% ABV), an American amber ale brewed with Irish breakfast tea. And you can do more than drink your Guinness at the Open Gate Brewery. You can learn how to pour like a pro at the Perfect Pint Academy, or even print your picture on a pint. You’ve heard of a selfie? This is a “stoutie,” your face printed in malt extract on the head of the famed black and white beer.

You’ll need something in your stomach to soak up that stout. Food options abound throughout the month, from guided food-and-beer pairing workshops to the four-course ticketed beer dinner series in the Barrel Room on Sundays at 6 p.m. for $100 a person. Or visit the many food stalls inside The Irish Village including The Hollywood Oyster House, Seamus’ Soup House, Lord Calvert’s Chippy, and Heaney Grill & Mash. Of course, you will find traditional Irish fare like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie, but you can also feast on mussels with stout and Dublin coddle and coffee cake. There’s even a secret menu only in Gaelic. The only way to obtain the secret menu is to follow and DM the @GuinnessBreweryUS Instagram account with a four-leaf clover emoji. Oh, and you must place your order in the native language.

Heated tents and firepits will keep you cozy as you take in the live entertainment. The 19th Street Band, whose lead guitarist and vocalist hails from Northern Ireland, performs every Saturday in March and on St. Patrick’s Day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., while local cover bands take the stage on Thursday nights. Traditional Irish dancers from the McGrath Morgan Academy will step lively each Saturday and Sunday and on St. Patrick’s Day.

The Irish Village will be open March 12, 13, 17, 18, and 19 with free entry for all guests. Food specials and experiences are available for a fee only on certain dates. Check out the schedule and book your spot now at guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com. The brewery is open every Thursday through Sunday, including special operating hours on St. Patrick’s Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

In honor of the Paddy’s Day and Guinness’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, the Open Gate Brewery will make donations to community partners Sharp Dressed Man and Civic Works Real Food Farm.

To keep up to date with the latest news, follow @GuinnessBreweryUS on Facebook and Instagram. Share photos of your St. Patrick’s Day experience at the brewery on social media using #GuinnessBmore. Whether enjoying a pint at the Open Gate Brewery in Maryland, at the Guinness Storehouse in Ireland, or anywhere in between, please do so responsibly.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parties, Dinners, and Whiskey Specials

Ellina Buettner — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:05:00 +0000

There’s no better way to spend the last month of winter than by indulging in all things warm, hearty, and, of course, Irish. Whether you’re into bagpipes, corned beef, aged whiskey, or an all-you-can-drink fest, Charm City will be offering a smorgasbord of things to do to this St. Patrick’s Day that will satisfy palates and appetites of every kind.

Shamrock Shindigs

3/10: 20th Annual Federal Hill Irish Stroll
Get you pub steps in during Baltimore’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl, taking place this Saturday all over in Federal Hill. Dress in green and enjoy discounted beverages—including $3 Miller Lites, $4 Blue Moons, $4 Summer Shandy’s, and $5 Jameson shots—along with some authentic Irish dishes at Ropewalk Tavern, Nobles Bar and Grill, Abbey Burger Bistro, and other participating locations. Register at Mother’s Grille, 1119 S. Charles St., 1-9 p.m., starting at $20, 410-244-8686

3/11-3/18: Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at An Poitin Stil
Relish in an eight-day fest with An Poitin Stil, which will be featuring a plethora of Irish activities, music, drinks, food, and performances for all ages. Also, be sure to get your Guinness cup engraved. An Poitin Stil- The Still Timonium, 2323 York Road, 410-560-7900

3/16 and 3/17: 23rd Annual Meet in the Street
Pull an all nighter with Claddaugh Pub and enjoy drinks and live bands out on the street, including Kristen and the Noise, Crushing Day, Hot Tub Limo, and more to be added. Claddagh Pub, 2918 O’Donnell St., 10 a.m.- 2 a.m., Free, 410-522-4220

3/16-3/18: NCAA Tournament Games all Weekend Long
Join Looney’s Pub in Canton for an-all weekend celebration that will feature an outside beer garden, drink discounts, and multiple DJs. The event will kick off on Friday with “Bacon and Beer,” a free breakfast buffet, that will be covered by 98 Rock. Looney’s Pub in Canton, 2900 O’Donnell St., 410-675-9235

3/16-3/18: SoPatrick’s Day Party
Enjoy yet another all-weekend party at Southern Provisions, featuring tent parties with drink specials—including $2 Bud Lights and $5 bombs—and live music by The Pips, Honey Extractor, and DJ Caldwall on Friday and Saturday. Then, on Sunday, enjoy a brunch featuring $15 bottomless mimosas and waffle-battered wings. Southern Provisions, 3000 O’Donnell St., 410-675-4029

3/17: Kegs ‘N Eggs Rally at Power Plant Live
Featuring Mosaic, Mex Tequila Bar, Charm City Pizza, and more, this event starts early on St. Patrick’s Day with food, special drinks, live entertainment, DJs, and confetti cannons. Power Plant Live, 34 Market Place, 10 a.m.-3p.m., $30- $100, 410-727-5483

3/17: Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Power Plant Live
Gather for live music by LiQuid A, Troll Tribe, and Joey Janko, along with games, giveaways, and drink specials including $3 Leinenkugels, $4 Captain Morgans, and $5 shots. Enter the “Pot-of Gold” raffle for a chance to win Firefly Music Fest tickets, an Orioles game day package, and other prizes. Power Plant Live, 34 Market Place, 7 p.m.-close, $5-$10, 410-727-5483

3/17: Delia Foley’s 2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Block Party
Celebrate on Charles Street with Delia Foley’s and enjoy a Guinness beer truck, Miller Lite and Jameson tents, an Irish Crush station, live music from Bond & Bentley and Grilled Lincoln, and chances to win some door prizes. Delia Foley’s, 1439 S. Charles St., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $10, 443-682-9141

3/17: Irish, Whiskey, Craft Beer & Oyster Festival
Featuring $1 tastings and oysters, live music, and more, Boathouse Canton Waterfront Grille is partnering with Dundalk Dan’s Beef Jerky and Heavy Seas Beer to celebrate its second annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. Boathouse Canton Waterfront Grille, 2809 Boston St., 1-4 p.m., $15, 410-773-9795

3/17: Lucky You!
Hang out at the Mount Vernon Marketplace for food and drink specials, including a reuben beef burger and Irish coffee boozy shake from Between2buns, $4 beers and $6 wines from Taps Fill Station, and $3 pints of green Natty Boh from Pinch. Mt. Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Ave., 5-11 p.m., 443-796-7393

3/17: St. Paddy’s Day Block Party at Parts & Labor
Gather around the fire pit at this Remington hangout to take advantage of afternoon happy hour specials while feasting on corned beef, bangers and mash, and Shepherd’s Pie. Be sure to get there early for beat-the-clock specials (beers start at 25 cents at 11 a.m., then increase to 50 cents at noon, and so on until 4 p.m.) on Peabody Heights’ Old Oriole Park cans. 2600 N. Howard St., 443-873-8887

Courtesy of Looney’s Pub

Pub Parties

3/12: Pub Paint Night
“Eat, drink, and be Irish & crafty” at Sláinte Irish Pub in Fells Point as it rings in St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish-themed paint night. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sláinte Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1700 Thames St., 6:30-9:30 p.m., 410-563-6600

3/16 and 3/17: St. Paddy’s 90s Party at Black Flag Brewing Company
While it won’t be offering green drinks, this Columbia brewery will feature unlimited access to its new Saved by the Bell series beer (only if you wear something green or definitively ’90s). Also, expect to jam to Backstreet Boys and Nirvana all night long while indulging in delicacies offered by different food trucks, including Taco Bar and WOLO. Black Flag Brewing Company, 9315 Snowden River Pkwy., Ste. C, 4-11:59 p.m., 443-864-5139

3/16-3/18: Knotty Pine’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Alice will be serving her famous Irish staples, including corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, colcannon, carrots, coleslaw, and potato leek soup, all the while serving Guinness, Jameson, Irish Car Bombs, and Green Crushes throughout the weekend. Knotty Pine Baltimore, 801 S. Conkling Street, 4-10 p.m., 410-534-9701

3/17: St. Patty’s Day Pints and Pancakes
Start your day off with Mahaffey’s Pub for pancakes, bacon, sausage, and a free-fixings bar featuring $3 Guinness pints. After that, enjoy more drinks, corned beef, cabbage, and Bangers and Mash all day. Mahaffey’s Pub, 2706 Dillon St., 8 a.m.-2 a.m., 410-276-9899

3/17: Volo Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Kick-Off
Be charitable this year and celebrate with El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen, which will be offering $20 Pot o’ Gold tickets that give you access to two-hour AYCD Bud Lites, $8 wing baskets, and VIP Access to El Bufalo’s Saturday Night Weekender Party. For every ticket sold, $5 will go towards the Volo City Kids Foundation, a sports center open to all kids regardless of ability or economic background. El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen, 2921 O’Donnell Street, 2-5 p.m., Free-$20, 410-814-0594

3/17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Featuring live music, a bagpiper, Irish dancers, all-day Irish food specials, and $3.17 Guinness pints from 7-9 a.m., James Joyce Irish Pub on St. Patrick’s Day will immerse patrons in the ultimate cultural experience. James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant, 616 S. President St., 7 a.m.- 2 a.m., 410-727-5107

3/17: HandleBar Cafe
Pedal over to HandleBar to enjoy drink specials, including $5 Irish coffee, along with an all-day Irish menu and live Irish music. HandleBar Cafe, 511 S. Caroline St., 8 a.m.- 1:30 a.m., 443-438-7065

3/17: Tark’s Grill
They say that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and that will certainly be the case at this Green Spring Station favorite. For one night only, the bar will transform into O’Tark’s Grill and feature a special menu of eats inspired by the Emerald Isle. Irish music masters Laura Byrne and Dominick Murray will provide the evening’s entertainment alongside DJ Steve Hartka, who will be spinning until close. 2360 W. Joppa Road, Lutherville, 4-7 p.m., 410-583-8275

Emerald Eats

3/13: St. Patrick’s Bites & Brews
The Chasseur’s monthly beer-focused event is back, this time inspired by nothing other than St. Patrick’s Day. It will feature five to-be-announced brews on draft from a select craft brewery, paired with five small plates. The Chasseur, 3328 Foster Ave., 4-10 p.m., 410-327-6984

3/14: Three-Course Guinness Dinner
Prepared by Chef Pedro Flores at James Joyce Irish Pub, the three-course dinner includes beer-battered shrimp paired with Harp, marinated beef kabobs paired with Smithwick’s, and black and white créme brulee paired with a pint of Guinness. James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant, 616 S. President St., 8 p.m., $39.95, 410-727-5107

3/16: Westland Distillery St. Patrick’s Day Tasting Dinner
R. Bar is featuring an St. Patrick’s Day four-course dinner and cocktail pairing, teaming with food stalls Molina, Stall 11, White Envelope, Little Baby’s Ice Cream. Menu items will include smoked pork belly, vegan mac and cheese, Irish-inspired ice cream flavors, and specialty whiskeys from Westland Distillery. R. House, 301 West 29 St., 7-9 p.m., $55, 443-347-3570

3/17: Official Rye Whiskey Release Party
Celebrate with the Baltimore Whiskey Company this St. Patrick’s Day as it publicly debuts the first rye whiskey distilled in the city in more than 50 years—Epoch Straight Rye. All the while sipping your exclusive batch one, treat yourself to some snacks provided by Well Crafted Pizza and Sugarvale. The Baltimore Whiskey Company, 2800 Sisson St., 1-5 p.m., 443-687-9099

Courtesy of The Corner Pantry

3/17: The Corner Pantry
Usually known for their British fare, The Corner Pantry is making items from across the channel, including a corned beef and braised cabbage special served with a scallion mash this St. Patrick’s Day. The Corner Pantry, 6080 Falls Road, $18, 667-308-2331

3/17: R. House
For those who like green eggs and ham, Ground and Griddled will be serving a specialty St. Patrick’s Day rendition while Stall 11 will be featuring two of its Kale-based smoothies for a lighter and healthier take on the holiday. R. House, 301 West 29 St., 443-347-3570

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Recipe for Guinness stew from Patrick’s of Pratt Street

Jess Mayhugh — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Supposedly, everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so we figured a
little Celtic comfort food would get the party going for the upcoming festivities. We turned to Anne Rowley, chef/owner of Patrick’s of Pratt Street (934 W. Pratt Street, 410-244-5000, patspubs.com)
for a recipe, in this case, her steak and Guinness stew. We figured she
would know a good one. Patrick’s, which dates to 1847, calls itself
“America’s oldest Irish pub.” Rowley and her husband, Patrick, have been
carrying on the family tradition since 1999. They plan to open another
location in Frederick this summer.

Steak and Guinness Stew

True
to stews, there are a lot of variations of this Irish staple. If you
like, substitute the same quantity of boned, trimmed leg of lamb in
place of the beef.

The recipe serves 4 to 6 and can be easily doubled.

2 pounds beef (chuck), trimmed
2 plus tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 plus tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 large (10 inch) carrots, peeled, halved, and sliced
1 bag parsnips, peeled, halved, and sliced
2 pints Guinness or other porter
16 ounce can petite, diced tomatoes
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 pounds mashed potatoes, prepackaged or your own recipe

Cube the meat and coat with the flour.

Heat the oil and butter in a heavy 6 quart or larger soup pot. Brown the meat in small batches and remove from pot.

Sauté
the onion until golden and add meat and remaining ingredients except
for the mashed potatoes. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for
two hours until tender.

Serve in soup bowls, and as the Irish do, add a generous portion of mashed potatoes on top.

Enjoy the stew and St. Patrick’s Day!

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