March 12, 2009 Issue
St. Paddy’s Day: A Totally Different Kind of Going Green
High Country Happenings for Tuesday, March 17
Along with Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, St. Patrick’s Day is at the top of the list for nights of the year to enjoy oneself to the max. If you’re thinking about heading out on the town, throw on something green and check out one of these happening nightspots for some distinctly Irish action. But remember, if you’re planning on consuming more than your share of green beer or Irish whisky, don’t forget to call a cab or arrange for a designated driver.
Cabs in the High Country fill up quick, so reserve your ride in advance.
Six Pence Pub
828-295-3155
Six Pence Pub in Blowing Rock is going all out this year with Five Days O' Paddy's. Taking place from Friday to Tuesday, March 13 to 17, the cozy pub will offer a number of drink specials including $3 Foothills Irish Red draft, $3.50 O'Hara's Irish Red bottles and $3 Budweiser 16 ounce St. Paddy’s aluminum bottles, as well as specials on Irish liquors.
On St. Paddy’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, Six Pence will offer a Car Bomb Prize Giveaway. Customers who order Car Bombs can pop a balloon and win glassware, posters, t-shirts, hats and more.
If you’d rather have something to eat from the fair green isle, Six Pence will offer an Irish-inspired menu on Friday to Tuesday. The menu will feature a number of delicacies including salmon cakes with leek sauce, corned beef and cabbage, herb dumpling stew and Dublin coddle stew.
Macado’s
828-264-1375
For years, people have flocked to one of downtown Boone’s most popular bars to party down each year on March 17. This year, Macado’s will keep its annual St. Paddy’s party going with plenty of green beer and a DJ beginning at 11:00 p.m. A $5 cover will be charged at the door beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Murphy’s
828-264-5117
Long the home of the live music on St. Paddy’s Day, the only Irish pub in the High Country will be pulling out all the stops as usual with two long sets by local favorites the Lost Ridge Band beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by Atlanta rockers the Lefty Williams Band beginning at 10:00 p.m.
In addition to the music, Murphy’s will offer Irish dining specials, green beer and lots of free party favors to make one of Boone’s favorite watering holes the most festive St. Paddy’s party in town.
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