“Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.”
We’ll just assume that when Yeats wrote those words he was thinking about March 17 as one of those joyful moments. We’ve rounded up a list of local watering holes that deliver more than just fleeting doses of good cheer, no matter what the poet says. And whether you’re Irish—or not. Slainte!
2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
If you’re looking … for a giant party.
Then you’ll find … a huge tent in the back that practically doubles the size of the place. They’ll throw the doors open at 9 a.m. if you’d like to have some bangers and mash along with your (Irish) coffee.