If you’re looking to hoist a few to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Long Island this year, we’ve got you covered. Below are just a few of the best places to toast the day. As the Irish say, Sláinte - which is a cheer to good health.
Grafton Street Pub - The pub is named in tribute to one of the most famous streets in Dublin, Ireland. Best known as Suffolk County’s answer to authentic Irish pub cuisine. Location: 1261 Veterans Highway, Hauppauge, (631) 360-0761.
The Irish Times Pub - Established in 2000, The Irish Times is a staple of Main Street in Holbrook. Serving contemporary dishes as well as traditional Irish food. Shepherds Pie, Steak, Burgers, Chicken, Daily Specials and more. Location: 975B Main Street Holbrook, (631) 467-4330.
Flanagan’s Pub - The finest Irish-American cuisine in a completely redesigned and family-friendly dining room. Location: 451 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma, (631) 588-9843.
Napper Tandy’s - Multiple pubs across Long Island. Locations: 229 Laurel Avenue, Northport, (631) 757-4141; 15 East Main Street, Smithtown, (631) 360-0606; 60 E. Main Street, Bay Shore, (631) 665-0040.
The Rabbit's Foot Bar and Grill - A new pub opened by a Manhattan lawyer who wanted to open a pub just like the ones he would frequent in New York City to work and meet clients in a casual locale. The name was inspired by a friend and partner of the founder who said of the venture that they needed “good food, a good location and a little bit of luck.” Location: 645 South Broadway Hicksville, (516) 605-0015.
The Irish Poet - With a tagline, “come as a stranger, leave as a friend,” The Irish Poet seems to encapsulate everything you look for in a cozy, friendly pub. Location: 1891 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, (516) 588-1891.
Carney’s Irish Pub & Restaurant - Live music on St. Paddy’s Day. Irish pub in the heart of Amityville village. They say that Carney’s is a place where you're a guest on your first night; after that you're a regular. Location: 136 Broadway Avenue, Amityville, (631) 464-4445.
Kitty Mulligan’s Irish Pub - Opens at 8am on St. Paddy’s Day for Kegs & Eggs. Named after the owner’s grandmother, Kitty Mulligan’s is a place where they celebrate Kitty’s cheerful spirit every day. Location: 615 East Main Street, Bay Shore, (631) 315-3571.
Jackie Reilly’s - Traditional and relaxed Irish pub. The name says it all. Location: 3964 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, (516) 731-7544.