Saint Patrick’s Day in Morristown will definitely look a bit different in 2021, especially since the parade was officially cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. The good news? There are still plenty of fun ways to safely celebrate the holiday while supporting your favorite local businesses.
So put on your favorite green attire (mask included) and get ready to shake your shamrocks – here’s your guide to Saint Patrick’s Day 2021 in Morristown!
Dublin Pub is reopened as of Wednesday, March 10th at 3pm after a brief hiatus and will be open for what was previously “parade day” (Saturday, March 13th) in addition to Saint Patrick’s Day. There will be live music performances (see schedule below) plus authentic Irish dishes and drinks – so come hungry for some Shepards Pie and wash it down with a Guinness!
- Location: 4 Pine St
- Hours: 12pm – 12am
- Specials: Saint Patrick’s Menu (available beginning 3/10), live music
- Friday, 3/12: Sean Fleming (6pm)
- Saturday, 3/13: Marty McKernan (12pm), Dean Dobbs (6pm)
- Wednesday, 3/17: Marty McKernan (1pm)
- Friday, 3/19: Tom Gardner (6pm)
- Saturday, 3/20: Gerard Corbett (6pm)
Tavern Off The Green will be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 13th. Doors will open at 12pm for both indoor and outdoor socially-distant seating with a DJ starting at 3pm. Specials include $20 beer buckets, $5 green teas, and $8 hot ciders.
- Location: 127 Morris St
- Hours (on 3/13): 12pm – 1:45am (indoors) 12pm – 12am (outdoors)
- Specials: $20 beer buckets, $5 green teas, $8 hot ciders, DJ Mary (3pm – 8pm)
Iron Bar is hosting “parade day without the parade” on Saturday, March 13th. Doors will open at 10am and the day will kick off with live music by The Benjamins Trio starting at 11:30am. Special guest Crystal Percussion with DJ SuperJ will be playing from 3-6pm. Both the upper and lower levels of the bar will have socially-distant seating with food, drinks, music, and Irish flair. No reservations accepted – first come, first serve.
- Location: 5 South St
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
- Specials: Special event food menu, live music by The Benjamins Trio (11:30am), Crystal Percussion with DJ SuperJ (3 – 6pm)
Revolution will also be celebrating “parade day without the parade” on Saturday, March 13th. Doors will open at 10am for socially-distant seating with food, drinks, music, and Irish flair.
- Location: 9 South St
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
South Street is having a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 13th with food, drinks, DJs, and socially-distant seating on both levels. Doors open at 10am and table limits are capped at a maximum of 90 minutes.
- Location: 13 South St
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
- Specials: DJs all day / night
The Famished Frog will be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 13th with food and drink specials, including $4 Bud Light and Coors Lite drafts, $5 Deep Eddy drinks, corned beef platters / swiss rubens / egg rolls. Doors open at 12pm for socially-distant seating and outdoor patio dining may be available (weather permitting).
- Location: 18 Washington St
- Hours (on 3/13): 12pm – 2am
- Specials: $4 Bud Light and Coors Lite drafts, $5 Deep Eddy drinks, corned beef platters / swiss rubens / egg rolls
Horseshoe Tavern is also hosting their Saint Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 13th. Doors open at 10am for socially-distant seating, and DJs will be playing from 12pm-2am. No reservations accepted – first come, first serve.
- Location: 36 Speedwell Ave
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
- Specials: DJs all day / night
End of Elm is celebrating what would have been Morristown’s Saint Patrick’s Parade Day on Saturday, March 13th. Reserve a socially-distant table to enjoy EOE’s authentic Irish fare and one of two sets by musical guests. Those who enjoyed the first set (3:00 – 4:30pm) will be required to vacate the table and the restaurant so that incoming patrons can enjoy the second set (4:45 – 6:15pm).
- Location: 140 Morris St
- Hours (on 3/13): Typically 11:30am – 12pm on Saturdays
- Specials: Live music and Irish dancers (set one 3:00 – 4:30pm, set two 4:45 – 6:15pm)
The Homestead will open at 10am on what would have been Morristown’s Saint Patrick’s Parade Day Saturday, March 13th. Socially-distant seating will be available.
- Location: 10 Dehart St
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
The Laundromat will open at 1pm on what would have been Morristown’s Saint Patrick’s Parade Day Saturday, March 13th. Socially-distant seating will be available.
- Location: 4 Dehart St
- Hours (on 3/13): 10am – 2am
Grasshopper Off The Green is hosting a Saint Patrick’s Day party on Wednesday, March 17th. Socially-distant seating is available on a first come, first serve basis – no reservations. There will be Irish food specials and live music by Blarney Session from 5-9pm.
- Location: 41-43 Morris St
- Hours (on 3/17): Typically 12pm – 10pm on Wednesdays
- Specials: Irish food specials, live music by Blarney Session (5 – 9pm)
Fringe Lounge is kicking off their “relaunch weekend” with a Saint Patrick’s Day Party on Wednesday, March 17th. Socially-distant seating is available with “beautiful entertainers.” There’s no cover, but there is a 2 drink minimum, which can include their $5 green tea shots & $5 Jameson drinks specials.
- Location: 4 John St
- Hours (on 3/17): 12pm – 2am
- Specials: Complimentary cornbeef slides (12 – 7pm), $5 green tea shots, $5 Jameson drinks (2 drink minimum)
Bin 37 (at ShopRite) is offering “a taste of Ireland” with their Irish cheese tasting experience, available as a DIY snack board filled with the flavors of the country. Order online for pickup March 8 – 20th. The snack board costs $69.99 and it includes a loaf of Irish Soda Bread with a variety of Irish cheeses and crackers.
- Location: 178 E Hanover Ave
- Hours: 11am – 7pm (daily)
- Specials: Irish Cheese Tasting Experience (order here)
The Artist Baker is offering a variety of Irish desserts, with gluten-free options, available for pickup Saturday, 3/13 and Tuesday and Wednesday 3/16 and 3/17. Pre-ordering is recommended due to limited quantities.
- Location: 16 Cattano Ave
- Hours: 8am – 3pm (Tuesday through Saturday)
- Specials: Loaf of Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway ($12 – GF Avail), Potato Pie ($25), Irish Beef and Guinness Stew ($28), Gingerbread Bread Pudding with a Jameson & Mint Toffee Sauce (Small $16 for 2-3, Large $32 for 4-8), Box of 5 Irish-flavored macarons ($20), Gluten Free Dots, Guinness Chocolate and Buttermilk with Irish Whiskey Caramel (Box of 4 / $8, 12 / $24, 24 / $48), Shortbread and Shamrock Butter Cookies (Small box $16, Large Box $32)
Bakes by Cr.ena is baking some delicious Irish goodies, including a Guinness n’ Cream Babycake, Irish Soda Bread Scones, and a St. Patrick’s themed cookie kit! Baked goods will be available at the Morris Winter Market. 
- Location: Morris Winter Market 3/14 and 3/21, available for delivery (+fee) on 3/17
- Hours: DM @bakesbycr.ena on Instagram to order
- Specials: Guinness n’ Cream Babycake (Guinness chocolate cake with Bailey’s buttercream), Irish Soda Bread Scones, St. Patrick’s themed cookie kit
Pierogies House is putting their Polish spin on a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish with their Corned Beef Brisket Pierogies. Try them boiled or fried for a limited time only!
- Location: 145 Morris Street
- Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Closed Monday.
- Specials: Corned Beef Brisket Pierogies.
Regardless of your comfort level in celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day or other events in-person, we hope you’ll continue to support our town’s local businesses in other ways – like curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery. We’ll get through this together! Sláinte!