Best Bars for St. Patrick’s Day near Franklin IN

Whether you’re a true son or daughter of Ireland or simply a close friend, you don’t need to hop a plane to Dublin in order to catch the spirit of the Emerald Isle. In fact, you don’t even have to leave Indiana!

Before you don your favorite Aran sweater and sing the chorus to ‘Galway Bay’, check out our list of the best bars for St. Patrick’s Day near Franklin IN before making plans today!

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant

In Irish culture, the Claddagh is an ancient symbol of friendship, love, and loyalty. Knowing this, what better place to gather some of your closest friends and family for a day of music and laughter. Located in the heart of Indianapolis’s Wholesale District, The Claddagh is a can’t miss stop on any St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl.

Its cozy bar features a wide selection of Ireland’s most popular brews, ciders, and whiskeys while its kitchen creates a tasty menu filled with traditional Celtic fare including their famous Irish beef stew and corned beef and cabbage supper. Make sure to arrive early on March 17th as the parlor fills up quickly and stays busy until the last call.
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Nine Irish Brothers

Continually named as one of the best Irish bars in the state of Indiana, this traditional Irish Pub has been a go-to spot for a proper pint of a Guinness and good craic (that’s Irish for “fun times”) since it first opened its doors over a decade ago.

Providing three locations in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis, owner Jerry O’Bryan as gone to painstaking lengths to bring the traditional pub experience to central Indiana, going so far as to ship most the furniture direct from Ireland!

While the festivities held on St. Patrick’s Day are a can’t miss, you’ll be drawn back to Nine Brothers time-and-time again as each location offers live events throughout the week including trad music sessions, quizzo, and more!
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Join the Celebration!

Remember, on March 17^th, everyone is Irish for the day! So, now that you know a couple of our favorite spots to attempt your best Riverdance, make sure to drop-in to each location or check out their social media for special event info and more!