It’s St. Patrick’s Day, that time of year when hordes of revelers drink green beer and celebrate their (oftentimes nonexistent) Irish heritage.
Here are some businesses across Gainesville that are celebrating with Irish music and endless pitchers.
Mother’s Pub and Grill
Today, Mother’s Pub and Grill, located at 1017 W. University Ave. will have St. Patrick’s Day drink specials like $3 green beer, $6 Irish car bombs and $8 Jameson car bombs.
“This will be my fourth St. Patrick’s Day spent at Mother’s,” said Wagner Braga, a 22-year-old UF industrial and systems engineering senior. “I don’t know what’s better, the green beer or the teriyaki wings.”
The Swamp Restaurant
The Swamp Restaurant, located at 1642 W. University Ave., is hosting a two-day event to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
On Thursday, customers could purchase the $10 Swampatrick’s Day package, which included all-you-can-drink beer from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., a Swampatrick’s Day T-shirt, which is good for skipping the line and free cover Friday night, as well as a coin for buy-one-get-one-free green beer at the main event.
The main event celebration will begin at 11 a.m. today. Happy hour specials are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, Free Beer Friday will be in full effect from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FIX Nightclub by The Dynasty Group
The Dynasty Group, located at 109 S. Main St., invites guests to “celebrate the biggest party night of the year,” according to their website, at the FIX Nightclub from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight. Everyone drinks free from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. with $2 green shots and green beer all night.
DJs Big T and Klarc Shepard will be playing contemporary music, as well as traditional Irish music, for the duration of the celebration.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online. General admission is free before 10:30 p.m. and $10 for all-night general admission.
