Woodinville Patch Picks: Where to Wear the Green This St. Patrick's Day

Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day. A day when everyone claims to be Irish. Wannabes. We here at Woodinville Patch are going to steer clear of all clichés regarding this day for fear that friends and family back in Ireland will pummel us with Shillelagh (sorry, couldn’t resist just one). Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is basically an American invention started by Irish immigrants longing for the misty green hills of Ireland (OK, that was kind of cliched). Chicago claims the bragging rights for popularizing the party, turning any liquid that could hold food coloring green, including the Chicago River. But just because we are shunning the wearing of the green (sorry, sorry) doesn’t mean you have to. Here are some places both in Woodinville and nearby to celebrate.

 , 16116 140th Pl NE, is cutting the tasting fee in half for anyone wearing green from 1 – 6 p.m.

, 14525 148th Avenue NE, #111, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of wine tasting and special treats from 5 – 8 p.m.

, 15029 Woodinville-Redmond Rd, will reward you for wearing green on St. Patty’s with something special as well as serve up soda bread and Irish cheese to pair with the Leprechaun wine, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Woodinville Warehouse District St Patrick’s Day Pot o’ Gold Wine Tour, visit any six of the participating Warehouse District wineries (identified by a pot of gold in a window) during your wine tasting between 5 – 8 p.m. and collect a coin from each one to enter to win the surprise gift pack that includes a private tasting. Normal tasting fees apply.

The  Cajun café and Irish pub, 7281 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, will feature a full lineup of live music on St. Patrick’s day, including Celtic Fire from 3 to 6 p.m., Otto Pilot at 8 p.m., and Eastside Firefighters Pipes & Drums from 9:40 to 10:40 p.m.

, 111 Central Way, Kirkland, starts the party at 11 a.m. There will be a little bit o’ Ireland in the heart of Downtown Kirkland this St. Paddy’s day on March 17th, at the Wilde Rover! Everyone can celebrate their Irish heritage (both real and imagined) by enjoying the festivities including the Kennedy Brothers from 3-6 p.m., the Whiskey Gaels from Noon-3 p.m. and Celtic fiddle player Geoffrey Castle from 9 p.m. to close. Plenty o’ traditional Irish beverages will be served, along with a special Irish inspired menu, and the back deck will be open for additional revelry. Admission is just $10 – get here early and stay late as they are sure to sell out!

 If you prefer to stay home and celebrate, head to , they’ve got corned beef brisket ready for the pot or lamb, perfect for Irish stew.