🍀 St. Patrick’s Day: Where to Go Today in Greater Lynchburg

While many of the larger festivals wrapped up over the weekend, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate today (March 17) across Greater Lynchburg — especially if you’re looking for a relaxed night out.

👉 Many restaurants will offer one-day Irish specials or drink features, even without formal events. Here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the Hill City for St. Patrick’s Day.

• Iron & Ale (Forest) – A reliable go-to for holiday features, offering a full lineup of Irish-inspired specials tonight. Standouts include Irish Pub Nachos, Dublin Brat & Chips, The Paddy’s Plate, and Celtic Comfort Cabbage Rolls, plus four festive cocktails led by The Lucky Charm.
• Bootleggers (Downtown) – A dependable downtown spot for themed drinks and casual comfort food. St. Patrick’s Day specials include a festive lineup of cocktails: Pot of Gold (J. Roget, orange juice, blue curaçao, edible glitter), Peach Irish Mule (peach purée, Jameson, ginger beer), and the Tipsy Leprechaun (Jameson, blue curaçao, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime). They’re also pouring an Irish Shot with Kahlúa and Bailey’s to round out the menu.
• Waterstone Pizza – Not Irish, but a consistent go-to if you want to stay in the downtown mix with a festive atmosphere nearby. Getting an early jump on St. Patrick’s Day, Waterstone is running specials through today, including $2 green beers and Reuben sandwiches.
• Charley's St. Patrick’s Day @ Charley’s 3/17 Our traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage returns March 17 with parsleyed potatoes, a fresh roll, and spicy mustard. Just $16.25
• Hill City Pub ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Hill City Pub on Tuesday, March 17. Doors open at 3 PM, and the energy keeps building with DJ Liz spinning from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM. 🍀🍻Wear green, bring your crew, and turn your Tuesday into a Saturday.
• Gunny’s Tavern ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Specials
  Reuben quesadilla • Reuben nachos • Bangers & mash • Guinness beef stew • Reuben sandwich • Guinness beef pie • Bread pudding with Jameson whiskey glaze • Ooey gooey butter cake with vanilla bean ice cream • Jameson whiskey sour • Lucky Charm • Shamrock shooter
• TR Boiler Room Steakhouse (Downtown Lynchburg) 🍀🥂
  Getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a fresh twist. Their featured Melon Margarita — made with Casamigos — is bright, refreshing, and a perfect change of pace from the usual green beer lineup.
• Dish (Downtown Lynchburg) 🍀🎶
  Going all-in for St. Patrick’s Day with a full evening lineup. Enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day menu from 5–9 PM, paired with live Celtic music from Jim Robertson & Friends. Then stick around for late-night energy as the 501 Coyotes take over from 9:30 PM–close.
• 221 Tap & Table (Forest) 🍀🍺
  Feeling lucky? 221 is keeping it simple — and hard to beat — with $1 green beers for St. Patrick’s Day. As they put it: you can’t spell “1” without 221.
• The Neighbors Place 🍀🥘
  Leaning into tradition this St. Patrick’s Day with a hearty lineup. Their slow-cooked Corned Beef & Cabbage is the centerpiece, paired with a fun twist — Corned Beef Egg Rolls served with Thousand Island. A classic meal with a creative spin.
• FunQuest (Timberlake Road) – Hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party tonight from 6–9 p.m. Wear green for free skate admission, making it an easy, family-friendly way to celebrate.

👉 For adults, a 21+ “Green Out” party is set for March 22 from 9 p.m.–1 a.m.