Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight: Top 5 Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Greater Danbury

Welcome to the latest edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight, where we feature a new list of local restaurants each month to showcase some of the great eateries Connecticut has to offer. This month, we're helping you find the best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Let's get started ... Erin Go Bragh!

1) O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant: Home of the "perfect Guinness pour," O'Neill's doesn't just celebrate St. Patricks's Day on March 17. They have events throughout the month, including a parade after-party and St. Baldrick's Head Shaving event on March 11 and a St. Patrick's Family Day on March 12. Click here to learn more. Of course, whenever you visit, you can enjoy authentic Irish fare (Old World beef stew, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie) and Old World ambiance.

2) The Abbey Restaurant and Bar: Belly up to The Abbey's horseshoe-shaped copper-topped bar and get your favorite Irish beer and dishes. If bangers and mash or shepherd's pie isn't your thing, their menu is rounded out with regional and family favorites, including lobster mac 'n' cheese and an 8-ounce filet mignon. Check their Facebook page for St. Patrick's Day specials and upcoming events.

3) Molly Darcy's Irish Pub and Restaurant: Molly Darcy's is known for family-friendly fare, as well as regular karaoke and live music nights. They even offer a Peanut Butter Freakshake! Watch their Facebook page for upcoming specials and St. Patrick's Day offerings.

4) Milestone: Milestone prides itself on offering "boldly flavored fare made from scratch and classic cocktails done right with professional, understated service in a stylish yet warm and welcoming setting," according to its website. They have everything from a chopped Greek salad to a burger topped with bacon-onion jam to crispy spatchcock chicken and pan-seared salmon. Keep an eye out for St. Patrick's Day special on their Facebook page.

5) Fiddler's Green Pub: Family-run for about 40 years, Fiddler's Green Pub boasts a light-hearted atmosphere, trivia, live music and both Irish and American sports. They already hosted their annual fundraiser for the Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Patrick's Day parade, so check out their Facebook page for future events and specials.

Want to keep the fun going after St. Patrick's Day? Mark your calendars for the 2023 Greater Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023.