Are you looking for a place to grab a Guinness and some corned beef and cabbage to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday? Maybe you'd like some live music, Irish dancing and soda bread, too.
Here's a look at St. Patrick's Day events and specials being offered this weekend by Newtown-area businesses.
GREEN PARROT
What: The Green Parrot's Newtown Irish Festival will feature live music, Irish dancing, traditional Irish food and more. Green Parrot is located at the Goodnoe's Corner Shopping Center on Sycamore Street.
When: From noon on Friday through St. Patrick’s Day
Details: The festival will feature an outdoor tent for live music. Irish step-dancing will be performed on the patio. The menu will include traditional Irish food, like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie.
More: Visit the Green Parrot on Facebook or call 215-504-PARROT
THE TEMPERANCE HOUSE
What: The Temperance House (5 South State St.) is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration that will feature live music and food specials.
When: Music starts at 8 p.m.
Details: Celtic Pride will be performing and traditional Irish dishes will be added to the menu. There is a $5 cover.
More: www.temperancehouse.com
PINEVILLE TAVERN
What: The St. Paddy's bash at the Pineville Tavern (1098 Durham Rd) will feature traditional Irish food and drink specials and live music from John Danaher & The Quietmen.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Details: Menu features potato leek soup, grilled Scottish salmon over Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness marinated filet mignon, shepherd's pie and fish and chips.
More: www.pinevilletavern.com
GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY
What: Great Harvest (Village at Newtown Shopping Center) will be baking some special items for St. Patrick's Day.
When: Saturday and Sunday
What: Special items include: Irish soda bread, Guinness and gouda bread, Irish coconut potatoes, sugar cookie shamrocks and gluten-free shamrock cookies.
SWEET PEA
What: Sweet Pea Creams and Confections (Goodnoe's Corner Shopping Center on Sycamore Street) will offer $3.99 mint chocolate chip shamrock shakes.
When: Saturday
CROSSING VINEYARDS
What: Crossing Vineyards (1853 Wrightstown Rd) will have live music both days, private group tastings and case discounts.
When: Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
More: www.crossingvineyards.com or 215-493-6500, ext. 19
