The Complete Guide to St. Patrick's Day in NYC 2026: Tara Rose and Tara Mor
The Complete Guide to St. Patrick's Day in NYC 2026: Tara Rose and Tara Mor
New York City does St. Patrick's Day better than anywhere else in the world. The parade has been running since 1762, and the energy it releases across Manhattan every March 17th is unlike anything the city produces on any other day of the year. If you want to experience it properly — with a correctly poured pint, food worth eating, and a room full of people who are genuinely there for it — you need to plan ahead.
We have two answers for you. Tara Rose at 384 3rd Avenue in Murray Hill, and Tara Mor at 150 West 30th Street, one minute from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. Two venues, two neighbourhoods, one family — and between them, the best St. Patrick's Day in New York City in 2026.
The Parade: Where It Starts and Where to Go After
The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 11 AM on Fifth Avenue on Tuesday March 17th, marching from 44th Street north to 79th Street. It is worth seeing in person. What happens after is where most people either nail their plans or lose them entirely.
The crowd moves east and south after the march ends. Murray Hill and Midtown absorb the city, and that is exactly where Tara Rose and Tara Mor are ready for you.
Heading east after the parade? Tara Rose in Murray Hill is your spot. Coming from Penn Station or spending the evening in Midtown? Tara Mor on West 30th Street is where you need to be.
Tara Rose, Murray Hill: The East Side Home for St. Patrick's Day
Tara Rose at 384 3rd Avenue is a modern Irish hospitality venue built for exactly this kind of day. The 3rd Avenue corridor in Murray Hill is one of Manhattan's great St. Patrick's Day destinations — walkable, full of life, and carrying the kind of neighbourhood energy the more tourist-heavy parts of the city simply cannot replicate.
A Proper Guinness on 3rd Avenue
On St. Patrick's Day, every bar in the city is suddenly pulling Guinness all afternoon. Most of them are doing it wrong. A proper pint is a two-part pour — patient, settled, finished correctly — and on a high-volume holiday, corners get cut in ways you will absolutely taste.
At Tara Rose, the standard does not change because the bar is busy. We pour Guinness the right way every single day, and March 17th is no different.
The Best Spice Bag in NYC
The Spice Bag is one of Ireland's great contributions to late-night eating, and ours was voted best in New York City by the Irish Daily Star. Crispy fries, sautéed red peppers and onions, a signature spice blend, and 24-hour buttermilk-soaked chicken tenders for those who want the full experience. It fuels you before the night accelerates and saves you at the end of it. See the full food menu here.
Bottomless Brunch on St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Our weekend bottomless brunch is the best way to start the day. For 90 minutes with the purchase of an entrée, you get unlimited mimosas, Aperol spritzes, Bloody Marys, our legendary Spice Bag, and Pacifico on draft. St. Patrick's Day weekend is our busiest brunch of the year. Tables go fast. Reserve yours here.
Happy Hour on St. Patrick's Day Itself
St. Patrick's Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday, which means our weekday happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM — right into the evening celebration. Discounted draft beers, house wines, the Kickass Mule, and shareable bites at 2 for $18. Get here early, get a table, and let the night build naturally from there.
DJ Nights and Murray Hill Nightlife
Every Friday and Saturday night we run live DJs from 9 PM, and St. Patrick's Day week is no exception. The room shifts in the evening, and the combination of craft cocktails and a crowd that is genuinely having a great time makes this the nightlife option in Murray Hill we would back against anywhere in the city. Follow us on Instagram for the confirmed entertainment lineup.
Private Event Spaces With No Venue Fee
Tara Rose has three private event spaces available with no venue fee — genuinely rare in Manhattan. Our events team handles every detail. St. Patrick's Day private bookings are among our most in-demand dates of the year, so the time to reach out is now. Enquire here.
Tara Mor, Midtown: The Definitive St. Patrick's Day Destination Near MSG and Penn Station
Tara Mor at 150 West 30th Street is one minute from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. For commuters heading out after work, Knicks fans, and anyone in Midtown who wants a genuine Irish experience this March, Tara Mor goes all in — with a full month of live music, traditional Irish dancers, and events running from March 1st through St. Patrick's Day and beyond.
The Muff Liquor Immersive Takeover — March 9th
The standout event of the season. On Monday March 9th, Tara Mor hosts an immersive Irish evening in collaboration with award-winning Muff Liquor.
Your ticket includes a two-hour unlimited open bar from 7 PM to 9 PM featuring premium Muff Liquor cocktails, a high-stakes cocktail battle between the city's top bartenders, live performances by Georgia G and traditional Irish dancers, and complimentary Irish-inspired bites throughout the night. Tickets are strictly limited to 200 guests. This will sell out. Secure your tickets on Eventbrite here.
The Full March 2026 Schedule at Tara Mor
Sunday March 1 — Anam Ceol and JigGig Dancers. A family-friendly season opener done properly.
Monday March 9 — The Muff Liquor Immersive Takeover, 7 PM to 9 PM. Ticketed event.
Wednesday March 11 — Steph Hurley, 9 PM.
Saturday March 14 — Anam Ceol at 2 PM, Andrew Dolan at 9 PM.
Sunday March 15 — Andrew Dolan at 6 PM, Trad Night Session at 9 PM.
Monday March 16 — The Gallivanters, live music.
Tuesday March 17, St. Patrick's Day — Trad Session and Irish Dancing from 4 PM. Andrew Dolan from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Jessica O'Neill from 9 PM to 11 PM. No cover charge.
Wednesday March 18 — Steph Hurley, 9 PM.
Book your table for any date here.
The Best Guinness Near MSG
Tara Mor's Guinness is poured with the same discipline every time — a strict two-part pour at the correct cellar temperature, no shortcuts. On a day when every Midtown bar is pulling pints at speed and hoping you do not notice, our standard stays exactly where it always is. One regular summed it up well: "Hands down the best Guinness pour near MSG. The atmosphere is authentic, the staff is incredible, and the spice bag is a total game changer for Midtown nightlife."
Modern Irish Food Worth Eating
The Tara Mor kitchen runs on the same philosophy as the bar — Irish in its roots, elevated in its execution. The viral Irish Spice Bag, the Ballymaloe Burger with Irish cheddar and Ballymaloe relish on a toasted brioche bun, and a menu built for sharing over a pint. Both dishes belong on your table on St. Patrick's Day. See the full menu here.
Groups of ten or more should reserve in advance. St. Patrick's week is the busiest period of the year at Tara Mor. Reserve your table here.
Your St. Patrick's Day Weekend, Across Both Venues
Saturday March 14
Bottomless brunch at Tara Rose from midday, then over to Tara Mor for Anam Ceol at 2 PM, and back to Murray Hill for Tara Rose's DJ night from 9 PM.
Sunday March 15
Sunday specials at Tara Rose — half-off margaritas, $6 Guinness pints, and 2 for $18 bites — then Tara Mor for Andrew Dolan at 6 PM and the Trad Night Session at 9 PM.
Tuesday March 17, St. Patrick's Day
The parade on Fifth Avenue from 11 AM, then your call. Head east to Tara Rose for the afternoon on 3rd Avenue, or straight to Tara Mor for the Trad Session from 4 PM, Andrew Dolan at 6:30 PM, and Jessica O'Neill closing the night from 9 PM. No cover charge at either venue.
Getting Here
Tara Rose is at 384 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016, a short walk from the 6 train at 33rd Street.
Tara Mor is at 150 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001, one minute from Penn Station and MSG, accessible from the 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E trains at 34th Street.
The subway is the right call on St. Patrick's Day. Street closures make driving around Midtown more trouble than it is worth.
The Rest of the Family
Tara Rose and Tara Mor are part of a wider hospitality group with venues across Manhattan.
The Red Lion in Greenwich Village is New York's home for live music and global sports — a pint and a live band in one of the city's most iconic neighbourhoods.
The Ellington on the Upper West Side brings the same quality of hospitality to a neighbourhood that does St. Patrick's Day in its own quietly brilliant way.
Four venues. One family. St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan, covered from every angle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bar for St. Patrick's Day in Murray Hill? Tara Rose at 384 3rd Avenue. Proper Guinness, the best Spice Bag in NYC, bottomless brunch on the weekend, happy hour on the day itself, live DJs, and private event spaces with no venue fee.
What is the best bar for St. Patrick's Day near MSG and Penn Station? Tara Mor at 150 West 30th Street. One minute from both venues, with a full month of live music, traditional Irish dancers, the Muff Liquor Takeover on March 9th, and no cover charge on March 17th.
What is the Muff Liquor Takeover at Tara Mor? A ticketed immersive Irish event on Monday March 9th from 7 PM to 9 PM. Two-hour unlimited open bar, a professional cocktail battle, live performances, and complimentary bites. Limited to 200 guests. Tickets here.
Does Tara Rose do bottomless brunch on St. Patrick's Day weekend? Yes. 90 minutes of unlimited mimosas, spritzes, Bloody Marys, Spice Bag, and Pacifico on draft with the purchase of an entrée. Book here.
Is there a cover charge at Tara Mor on St. Patrick's Day? No cover charge for live music throughout March, including March 17th. The March 9th Muff Liquor Takeover is ticketed.
What is a Spice Bag? A beloved Irish dish — crispy fries, sautéed peppers and onions, and a signature spice blend. Both venues serve their own version, with Tara Rose's voted best in NYC by the Irish Daily Star.
Book Now
Tara Rose — 384 3rd Avenue, Murray Hill
Tara Mor — 150 West 30th Street, Midtown
Muff Liquor Takeover Tickets — March 9th, limited availability
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