34 Detroit St. Patrick Day parties you should totally check out

Nemo’s
According to a bartender, St. Patrick’s Day is Nemo’s third-biggest day (The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is No. 1; Tigers Opening Day is No. 2).
Starts at 9 a.m.; 1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3180; nemosdetroit.com; $5 cover. Photo via @javel452

Three Blind Mice
Complimentary breakfast buffet from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Music includes the Orbitsuns, Bill Grogan’s Goat, Backtrack, and more.
Starts at 7 a.m.; 101 N. Main St., Mount Clemens; 586-961-6371. Photo via @bgoebs

Tilted Kilt
Various locations; tiltedkilt.com. Photo via @chrisfrez

John Cowley & Sons
Live music from the Shawn Riley Band.
33338 Grand River Ave, Farmington; 248-474-5941; johncowleys.com. Photo via @heatherj_mahoney

Irish Craft
Drink specials, DJ, and live music.
Starts at 8 a.m.; 36759 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights; 586-264-9500; theirishcraft.com. Photo via @irishcraftmi

Jacoby's German Biergarten
Irish menu.
Starts at 9 a.m.; 624 Brush St., Detroit; 313-962-7067; jacobysbar.com. Photo via @jessedavidgreen

Witch’s Hat Brewing Co.
No green beer here, but the brewery is selling bottles to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Starts at noon; 601 S. Lafayette St., South Lyon; 248-486-2595; witchshatbrewing.com. Photo via @beerandkittens

Dooleys
Irish fare, green beer, and a Leprechaun.
32500 Gratiot Ave., Roseville; 586-296-2739; Roseville; dooleysirish.com. Photo via @brendan_1g

Nemo’s
According to a bartender, St. Patrick’s Day is Nemo’s third-biggest day (The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is No. 1; Tigers Opening Day is No. 2).
Starts at 9 a.m.; 1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-965-3180; nemosdetroit.com; $5 cover. Photo via @chelseaindetroit

Old Shillelagh
There’s a reason the Old Shillelagh has been voted “Best Bar in Wayne County” in our Best of Detroit poll. They go all-out every year for St. Patrick’s Day, and this year will be no exception. Detroit Irish-punk-metal-folk band Stone Clover will play sets throughout the day, and a heated tent and a heated outdoor rooftop deck expand the Old Shillelagh’s offerings. (See the bar’s website for a full schedule, starting with “St. Practice Day” on Saturday. March 11.)
Starts at 7 a.m., 349 Monroe St., Detroit; 313-964-0007; oldshillelagh.com. Photo via @channel955

Claddagh Irish Pub
Live music starts at 8 a.m. with McSpillin, George Martha at 11:30 a.m., Bar None at 3 p.m., and Ken Mack at 7 p.m. All of that with bagpipes, a beer tent, Irish dancers, and a raffle for a trip to Ireland.
Starts at 7 a.m.; 17800 Haggerty Rd., Livonia; 734-542-8141; claddaghirishpubs.com/livonia. Photo via @claddaghlivonia

Wurst Bar
Drink specials and Irish food menu.
705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-485-6720; wurstbarypsi.com. Photo via @clarke.j

Rosie O’Grady’s
All locations will provide drink and food specials and live entertainment all day long. Starts at 6 a.m. in Ferndale and 8 a.m. in Southgate; 279 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, 248-591-9163; 14980 Dix Toledo Rd., Southgate, 734-225-7100; rosieogradysirishpub.com. Photo via @coincoinclemclem

Vintage House
Party features a menu with award-winning corned beef, heated tents, and live music from Planet of Fun, Parallel Fifth, Meldrum Brothers, DJ Godfather, and more.
Starts at 6 a.m.; 31816 Utica Rd., Fraser; 586-415-5678; vintagestpats.com; no cover until noon. Photo via @djgodfatherdetroit

Hamlin Pubs
Various locations; hamlinpubs.com. Photo via @dodgebritt

Farmington Brewing Co.
Food catered by Browndog Creamery and Dessert Bar and Matt & Mo’s food truck. Enjoy craft green beer with Dubliner Weiss, live music, and brunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Starts at 10 a.m.; 33336 Grand River Ave. Farmington; 248-957-9543; fbcbrewing.com; tickets are $10 for brunch. Photo via @fbcbrewing

Gator Jake’s
Green beer, givewaways, Irish food menu, and live DJ.
36863 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights; 586-983-3700; gatorjakes.com; no cover. Photo via @gatorjakes

The Blarney Stone
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations include live music.
Starts at 7 a.m.; 27253 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-541-1881; blarneystonepub.com. Photo via @i.goldberg.autos

CJ Mahoney’s
Drink specials include $5 Irish car bombs and $4.50 Jameson shots.
Opens at 10 a.m.; 2511 Livernois Rd., Troy; 248-273-4600; facebook.com/CJMahoneysTroy. Photo via @jaysolomond