MacDinton is a name as old as Ireland itself. Through the centuries, this clan has perfected the art of barkeeping and football (soccer for the rest of us) hooliganism. Every city has its assortment not-so-Irish Pubs, including Tampa. But, MacDinton's Irish Pub puts them all to shame, embracing the culture and stereotypes that make Irish Pubs so attractive to the average pub-goer.
When you think of a traditional Pub in Ireland, what comes to mind? Undoubtedly it’s the strong wooden bar and furniture, finished in a glossy varnish with a tall glass of foamy dark Guinness sweating atop the counter in front of the broad-shouldered, big-boned barkeep brushing the brim of his bowler hat with his fingertips. You think of the football tapestries plastering every wall with the zeitgeist of this both ancient and lively establishment: if you’re a customer, you’re a Manchester United supporter.
An Irish Pub, however, would be nothing without Irish-themed events every once in a while. There’s nothing more Irish than preparing for a day of non-stop drinking (St. Patty’s Day) than by having a binger just a couple of days beforehand. Luckily for us, MacDinton’s takes every opportunity to set up community events and activities like this, perhaps to our liver’s detriment but practice makes perfect, right?!
MacPatrick Fest at MacDinton's SoHo March 17-19th!
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MacPatrick Fest is here! Join us for three days of St. Patrick's Day festivities with green beer, live music, bagpipers, happy hour, and green eggs & kegs!
DAY 1: St. Patrick’s Day – Thursday, March 17
- Curtis Allen Band 1-4PM, Bagpipers 4-4:30PM & 8:30-9PM, CROWNZ Band 5-8PM
- ALL DAY: $3 Green Miller Lite, $6 Guinness Drafts, $10 Hooligan Shot, $7 Teeling Green Tea & Pickle Back Shot
DAY 2: Friday, March 18
- $17 Happy Hour 6-9PM, Logan Grant Band 7-10PM
- 9PM-Close: BOGO Seltzers, $3 Green Miller Lite, $6 Guinness Drafts
- ALL DAY: $7 Teeling Green Tea & Pickleback Shot, $10 Hooligan Shot
DAY 3: Saturday, March 19th
- Green Eggs and Kegs 8-10AM. Includes Free Breakfast and Green Draft
- Black Velvet Band 1-4PM, Bagpipers 4-4:30PM, $15 Teeling Liquor Pitchers 6PM-Close, $4 Green Miller Lite Drafts 6PM-Close, $6 Guinness Drafts 6PM-Close, $7 Teeling Green Tea and Pickleback Shots 6PM-Close, $10 Hooligan Shot 6PM-Close
- 50% Off Irish Drinks 8AM-6PM: Irish Coffee, Green Tea, Pickleback, Irish Whiskey, Hooligan Shot
- Soccer Watch Party: Aston Villa vs Arsenal 8:30AM, Norwich City vs Chelsea 11AM, Man City vs Brighton & Hove Albion 11AM
MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant is located in SOHO at 405 South Howard Avenue and has several special events during the year with weekly specials and a menu of traditional Irish and American starters, burgers, and sandwiches.
Cover photo courtesy of MacDinton's Facebook
St. Practice Day at MacDinton's Irish Pub
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Celebrate St. Patricks Day at MacDinton's Irish Pub
