The Seacoast St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

St. Patrick’s Day in New England… where the beer is green, the accent is wicked strong, and someone just said ‘that Guinness is wicked good.

If you really want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the Seacoast, I have a suggestion… don’t just pick one place.

Turn it into a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.

The Dover–Portsmouth–Rochester area actually has a handful of great pub spots close enough together that you can bounce around, grab a pint here, some corned beef there, maybe hear a little live music… and before you know it you’ve had a full St. Patrick’s Day adventure.

Here’s a simple route I’d suggest if you’re heading out with friends.

The first stop has to be Cara Irish Pub.

Cara's Irish Pub feels like stepping straight into a neighborhood pub in Ireland. Dark wood bar, Irish flags, Guinness signs everywhere… and usually a crowd that’s in a very good mood on St. Patrick’s Day.

If you’re hungry, grab something like shepherd’s pie or corned beef and cabbage before the night gets rolling. Trust me, starting a pub crawl with food is always the move.

Next up, walk a few minutes over to The June Cork Pub.

Technically, The June Cork Pub leans more British pub than Irish, but honestly the vibe fits St. Patrick’s Day perfectly. Great beer list, classic pub food, and the kind of place where it’s easy to end up chatting with the people sitting next to you at the bar.

Once Dover gets lively, it’s worth heading down to Portsmouth and popping into Dwyer's Pub.

This is one of those cozy neighborhood pubs that really leans into the Irish atmosphere. Expect packed tables, lots of Guinness, and the occasional group singing along to music they only halfway know the words to.

Which… if we’re being honest… is exactly what St. Patrick’s Day should feel like.

If your night takes you toward Rochester, a fun stop is Kelley's Row Restaurant & Pub.

It’s a relaxed neighborhood pub that always gets into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Good comfort food, friendly crowd, and a great place to wind things down after a long day of celebrating.

Read More: Get Your Drink on at the 5 Best Irish Pubs in New Hampshire

My One Rule for a Seacoast St. Patrick’s Day

Here’s my only advice if you attempt a Seacoast St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.

Start early. Wear something green. And make sure someone in your group volunteers to be the responsible one.

Because by the third stop, someone will definitely start telling people they’re “a little Irish on their grandmother’s side.”

And honestly… that’s when you know the crawl is going exactly as planned.

Oh, If you see a tiny leprechaun dancing on the bar in Dover… mind yer business… but pull out your phone and post it on instagram.  We wanna see that.

Sláinte, friends.