St. Patrick’s Day – A Little Nontraditional

This year will be a little different for me being pregnant, but I vowed to myself when I found out I was pregnant that I would not be a hermit or not go out. I still want to have a good time with my friends and not miss out on experiences or time with them. I even bought a special shirt for the day and have a cute headband to wear to be festive!

Our plan is to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Sunday, March 17–the actual day, in downtown Waukesha. There is plenty going on at many of the local establishments. And quite a few of them are Irish or becoming Irish for the day. 🙂

I am a huge fan of Reuben Rolls–corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut wrapped in a wonton and deep fried and then served with Thousand Island dressing. I already saw a few places plan to have them, so I’m ready to indulge! 

I looked up what to drink that would be non-alcoholic on St. Patrick’s Day, but didn’t find much that would be easy to make knowing the bars will be very busy. I most likely will stick with Sprite or water with a lime, but I may  switch it up and have a seltzer or a lemonade as well. I’m not a fan of non-alcoholic beers, which is basically beer-flavored soda. If there is a place in downtown that wants to make me a fun n/a cocktail (and has the time), I will gladly be there. If you have suggestions for me as well, I’m all ears. (Moscow Mule….hold the Russia?)

Here are just a few places that are having specials for St. Patrick’s Day. Even if I didn’t list them, most bars offer something special, be it green beer or shot specials. 

Daylee Public House-celebrating both Saturday and Sunday! Mmmm Guinness Beef Stew 

Mainstream Bar & Grill– Reuben burger offered all month long. 

Roots Coffeebar & Cafe – Get yourself an Irish cream coffee to start your day. 

Magellan’s (aka McGellans) – Renamed for the day to celebrate and Reuben Rolls! 

Donnie Boys – Plenty to drink at this place! 

Bernie’s Tap Room – our savior a few St. Pat’s ago when other places were busy and we could get in a food order a flatbread right away!

House of Guinness – need I say more 🙂

Taylor’s People’s Park – another Reuben Rolls stop! Received an email about their specials but I don’t see it on their website or Facebook yet. 

Five Points Pub/The Clarke Hotel – This menu has Irish flair all year round. 

Meli – one of a few places we found green beer a few years ago

Boscos Social Club – Hoping it’s warm enough outside to enjoy their patio and play some bags. They do have heaters out there. 

Whatever you do for St. Patrick’s Day, please do it safely. Stay hydrated, remember to eat (who could forget with all this awesome food??), and use a designated driver. Uber & Lyft helped me get around last year and it wasn’t expensive at all. Let’s pray for nice weather too!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!