Paddy's

"Residing in the historic Powers Building since 1979, Paddy’s Bar and Grill, with its low-key diner feel, has been known for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, with bagpipers and Irish dancers. The wall behind the bar is lined with more than 600 liquor bottles, including an extensive collection of Irish whiskey; regulars drink doubles alongside Irish classics like bangers and mash, lamb stew, and shepherd’s pie. Another Paddy’s favorite, the “Irish poutine,” is a soothing combination of white cheddar cheese curds, corned beef, and gravy over fries." - Maya MacEvoy, Thom Hilton

"Popular post-show hangout that gets packed after the festival ends. Offers whiskey and comfy booths." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"No Irish pub is complete without the requisite Irish coffee, and while Portland has more than a few places to find the drink, it’s hard to beat the one at Paddy’s. This historic pub with its vaulted, mirrored back bar serves its Irish coffee with Kilbeggan Irish whiskey, demerara syrup, coffee, and freshly whipped cream. Diners can take it either hot or cold, which mean it’s an all-season take on the classic." - Alex Frane

"Last year, at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, downtown Irish bar Paddy’s canceled its annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser. This year, it’s opening just in time for it. Paddy’s reopened March 3, and will go ahead with its March 17 event; it’ll have the usual bagpipe players, dancing, and green beer, with limited capacity and social distancing requirements." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Portland, Oregon’s events were canceled shortly after Governor Kate Brown announced a four-week ban on gatherings over 250 people. Paddy’s Bar and Grill, a venue whose celebration usually attracts thousands of customers, plans to shrink its tented area to comply with the ban, Eater PDX reports." - Brenna Houck