Every March 17, St. Patrick’s Day festivities take over Dogtown, St. Louis’ own historically Irish neighborhood. Whether you’re enjoying the parade or checking out the neighborhood another day, the restaurants in Dogtown are ready to serve up a good time.
FELIX’S PIZZA PUB
This cozy pub is serving up something for every palate. Their “slice of the week” rotates to bring new flavors to the menu. From their regular menu, pizza is available by the slice or in whole pizzas, and the specialty pies are named for St. Louis favorites like Art Hill and Franz Park. If you aren’t in the mood for pizza, Felix’s also has a robust selection of sandwiches, salads and wraps to choose from. Their award-winning trashed wings are one of the most popular items on the menu and come in Thai chile or Buffalo with jalapeño ranch. For drinks, check out their full bar and over twenty beers on tap, including NA options. On St. Pat’s, Felix’s will also have a VIP experience. Tickets are $100 and come with pizza, trashed wings and ravioli buffet, craft beers and spirits inside and at satellite bars, plus access to restrooms, a crucial necessity on parade day. Get your tickets on Eventbrite.
6401 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, 314.645.6565, felixspizzapub.com
HEAVY RIFF BREWING CO.
Dogtown’s local brewery, Heavy Riff, has 36 rotating taps, including beers, alcohol seltzers and NA hop waters, plus their own barbecue. The rotating tap favorites – like Disco Apocalypse, Ole St. Lou and Velvet Underbrown – are an homage to Heavy Riff’s rock ‘n roll influences. On St. Paddy’s Day, they’ve got a special menu: a brunch buffet from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch specials will include Heavy Riff’s corned beef nachos, corned beef sandwich, smoked Asian pork wrap, smoked pork sandwich, and a smoked tofu sandwich.
6413 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, heavyriffbrewing.com
PAN D’OLIVE
Pan D’Olive brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to McCausland with fresh, vibrant dishes and a welcoming neighborhood feel. Their daily lunch special, available Monday through Friday, includes an appetizer, entrée and drink for an easy, satisfying midday meal. Happy hour kicks off weekdays at 4 p.m., featuring deals on appetizers, flatbreads, wines and cocktails. For dinner, indulge in favorites like escargot in gorgonzola cream sauce, veal piccata or lobster ravioli. Tucked along the edge of Dogtown, this local gem is well worth a visit this March.
1603 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, 314.647.8000, pandolivestl.com
PAT CONNOLLY TAVERN
The historic Pat Connolly Tavern has been open in Dogtown since 1942, making it one of the oldest Irish pubs in town. They’re open seven days a week, and along with plenty of Irish beer on tap, they’ve also got the classic pub fare covered with corn beef, fish tacos, fried chicken and a pub cheese made with Guinness. Catch their trivia night on Thursdays and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. This historic Irish locale is the perfect spot to start or finish your St. Patrick’s Day activities this year, and they’ll even be open for breakfast at 6 a.m. on March 17.
6400 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314.647.7287, patconnollytavern.com
SEAMUS MCDANIEL’S
Seamus McDaniel’s describes itself as more than a pub: It’s a tradition. Their regular offerings include happy hour, a patio and live music on Friday nights. The menu is full of classics like breaded mushrooms, potato skins, and toasted ravioli, but they’ve also got their own specialties, from the “Dunk the Veggie” to signature smashburgers.
1208 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, 314.645.6337, seamusmcdaniels.com
SWEET EM’S
If you need something sweet this St. Patrick’s Day, Sweet Em’s has you covered. They’ve got Kaldi’s coffee (including the Bean Behemoth, which has enough coffee for eight people), plus breakfast items like burritos, sandwiches and oats to fuel up your morning. For dessert, check out their array of ice cream options from Cedar Crest Ice Cream or a house-made muffin or pop-tart.
6330 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, 314.875.9174, sweetems-enterprise.square.siteTAMM AVENUE BAR
Tamm Avenue Bar specializes in atmosphere and experience. Their patio is dog-friendly, and they’ve got plenty of TVs available to catch the game. If you’re more interested in playing, check out their game room while grabbing a drink. Tamm Avenue has a wide selection of canned beer, plus plenty of local options on tap. For food, they’re partnered with Byrd & Barrel, which is located inside the bar. Byrd & Barrel is famous for their fried chicken, and their Mother Clucker sandwich is an all-time favorite.
1227 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, 314.261.4902, tammave.com
This article appears in March 2026.