LUCK OF THE IRISH WITH FOOD, DRINK AND MERRIMENT

The Fox and Hounds This Studio City pub is a favorite place for British and Irish ex-pats mixed with locals. Traditional pub fare includes fish and chips, shepherds pie, bangers […]

The Fox and Hounds

This Studio City pub is a favorite place for British and Irish ex-pats mixed with locals. Traditional pub fare includes fish and chips, shepherds pie, bangers and mash, and special for St. Patrick’s Day: corned beef and cabbage that can be enjoyed inside or outside on the wrap-around patio. The fun starts at 10 a.m. with beer promotions and free swag, plus live music in the evening. Breakfast is also served all day, including the English version of the Irish breakfast “The Full Monty.” Sixteen beers on tap and more in bottles and cans. No cover charge. 11100 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818-763-7837

Ireland’s 32

This Van Nuys pub will get it going at 8 a.m. Start off the day with a traditional Irish breakfast served until noon: bacon, sausage, grilled tomatoes, eggs, baked beans, black and white pudding. Chow down on corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew and sandwiches. Guinness, Smithwick’s and more are on tap. This pub is a fave with Irish ex-pats, and there’s a real Irishman manning the bar. Live music all day with Irish dancers. $10 cover charge. 13721 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys, 818-785-4031

John O’Groats

This family-friendly Encino eatery will serve traditional food, including corned beef hash, corned beef and cabbage, shepherds pie and Irish stew, along with the regular menu and all-day happy hour. And just for St. Patrick’s Day they are having live bagpipers day and night, with no cover charge, along with drink specials of Guinness and Jameson. On Friday evening, March 14, they’re having live Irish music for a pre-celebration. 16120 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818-501-2366

Maeve’s Residuals

This is the sole Irish bar in Studio City, and they’re serious about St. Patrick’s Day—with an opening time of 6 a.m. Arrive early and settle into one of their comfy sofas, as they are serving FREE corned beef and cabbage all day long until it runs out. There’s also free popcorn from a flowing machine, plus darts, pool and trivia games for added fun. All drinks are $7. No cover charge. 11042 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818-761-8301

Timmy Nolan’s Tavern and Grill

This two-level Irish pub and sports bar in Toluca Lake is throwing an all-day party starting at 9:30 a.m. With two full-service bars, there will be dozens of beer choices served with two dishes available all day long: corned beef and cabbage, and Irish stew, of course. Bagpipers will entertain, and the jukebox will play nonstop. $5 cover charge after 5 p.m. 10111 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, 818-985-3359

White Harte Pub

This British pub in Woodland Hills is going Full Monty Irish all weekend long. Enjoy lots of food, music and fun. Wear green and be ready for photos with instant uploads to Facebook from the Silly Photo Booth on Monday. And, of course, “green” beer will flow all weekend.  22456 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818-224-3822

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