Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Norfolk this year? Well, you’re in luck. (Get it?) We have some really fun St. Patrick’s Day events in Norfolk complete with green drinks and plenty of reasons to dress in an Irish-inspired fashion. Plus, If you’re in the mood for some authentic Irish eats and drinks, we’ve got you covered there too. So, throw on some shamrocks, give in to a green beer, and join in the fun.
Irish Inspired Eats and Drinks
Food
Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub
Norfolk’s only Irish pub, Grace O’Malley’s is smack dab in the heart of Downtown and is the most authentic Irish experience around. Throughout the pub you’ll find items shipped directly from Ireland: the mahogany woodwork, the light fixtures and even the tile. Grace O’Malley’s owners were determined to give customers a true Irish experience and have exceeded expectations with their authentic menu and live Irish performers of Gaelic song and dance. Indulge in traditional dishes like bangers and mash, cottage pie, shepherd’s pie made with homemade Guinness brown gravy or corned beef Blarney sub created with their signature Paddy Old Irish Whiskey sauce. Pair your meal with an Irish beer (we recommend Smithwick’s – pronounced “Smiddick’s”) to get the full experience.
St. Patrick’s Events in Norfolk
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
March 15, 2025
Get lucky with us! Enjoy 12 different bars featuring themed menu and drinks while enjoying a live band, performers, gold coin scavenger hunt, silent disco, and karaoke then top off the night with an electrifying show featuring the Los Angeles trio, Cheat Codes!
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58th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15, 2025
The 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a fun filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. After the parade come inside the Columbian Club of Ocean View for live music, food and fun. There will be a variety of food vendors and live music.
See full parade route at https://norfolkparade.com/
Annual St. Patrick’s Day: Party After OV Parade
March 15, 2025
Look for COVA Brewing Company’s float during the parade, and then head over to the brewery to keep the party going until 9 p.m.! They’ll have food, live music and all the green beer you can drink!
Annual St. Paddy’s Day at Bold Mariner
March 15, 2025
Get ready for the BEST St. Paddy’s Day bash in town! Join us on March 15 at noon for a day packed with ice-cold brews, mouthwatering BBQ from BAR-Q, and non-stop entertainment to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day!
After Parade Party at CCOV
March 15, 2025
From noon to 4 p.m. join the fun inside the Columbian Club of Ocean View for live music, food and vendors. Located at 211 W. Government Ave.
Bangers and Beer at Benchtop
March 16, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is coming up quick and we’re giving you a reason to celebrate. On Sunday, March 16 we are throwing down Irish style for one of our favorite days of the year! Come out to eat some Pendulum Fine Meats Irish fare, listen to Red Stapler Duo (2 p.m.-5 p.m.), and drink GREEN BEER!
