Who was Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born with the name, Maewyn Succat. He wasn’t particularly religious growing up—or even Irish. He was born in Britain around A.D. 390, Maewyn grew up in a well-to-do Christian family, complete with slaves and property. At 16, however, Maewyn was kidnapped and taken to Ireland where he himself became a slave and tended sheep for six or seven years. It was then that Maewyn became deeply religious.
Eventually, legend has it, Maewyn began to hear voices, which told him to escape and return to Britain. He managed to gain passage on a ship, but once he reunited with his family, the voice told him to return to Ireland.
At the time, Ireland was mainly a pagan country and as a missionary—he was often beaten and imprisoned by Irish royalty and pagan chiefs. After his death, the legend around Patrick grew until he was honored as the patron saint of Ireland.
Why Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in 1631, as a minor religious holiday. The church declared it a feast day; pubs were closed and observers went to church.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was even earlier. The first recorded St. Patrick Parade was in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601. Although it was a Spanish settlement, St. Patrick was regarded as the patron saint of corn in the settlement. Since those early days, the parade tradition has spread throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Ireland.
Why does a 3 leaf clover represent St Patrick’s Day?
It’s is reported that Saint Patrick was the 3 leaf clover to explain the trinity as 3 parts of one thing.
Corned Beef with cabbage and potatoes?
During the Irish potato famine from 1845-52, nearly one million Irish emigrated to the United States. Discriminated against and poor, Irish-Americans began eating corned beef from neighboring Jewish butchers and delis. The corned beef, simmered with cabbage, turnips, or potatoes, was inexpensive and became a staple. Over time, this Irish-American tradition became closely associated with St. Patrick’s Day itself.
Why we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
The color green only became associated with Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day during the . Before then, Ireland was known for the color blue since it featured prominently in the royal court and on ancient Irish flags.
During the Irish Rebellion against Britain in 1798, Irish soldiers wore green, the color that most contrasted the red British uniforms—and sang, “The Wearing of the Green.” This firmly established the link between Ireland and the color green.
LA’S BEST: Irish Pubs
Join us as we travel around the city of Angeles to discover the BEST Irish pubs, bars and restaurants.
Los Angeles & Downtown
- Come watch your favorite sports team over an ice cold beer and wings. We also show PPV events like boxing fights as well as UFC. No game on tonight? No problem. Watch some of the most viral videos of all time on Chive TV!
- Come watch your favorite sportsteam over an ice cold beer and wings. We also show PPV events like boxing fights as well as UFC. No game on tonight? No problem. Watch some of the most viral videos of all time on Chive TV!
Hollywood, WeHo and Fairfax
- The Cat & Fiddle has been a Hollywood institution since 1982. We serve British staples such as Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Beef Wellington, Homemade Savoury Pies and Traditional Sunday Roast. We also offer delicious burgers, hand-cut chips, salads and more. We have a versatile selection of craft, imported and domestic beers, wines and fresh signature cocktails with ingredients often from the Gardners’ garden! Catering to the entertainment industry and locals alike, we offer filming, wrap parties, local delivery, event catering and private functions.
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Jameson’s Irish Pub is where sports, whiskey, and music flow at Santa Monica’s and Hollywood’s favorite neighborhood pubs inside a beautiful historic building that features the Westside’s largest oval bar! Jameson’s Pub is located off of sunny Main Street in Silicon Beach, only two blocks from the ocean. We pride ourselves on being frequented by groups of vibrant, young professionals and surrounded by a friendly and upscale community.
Our upbeat, casual pub slings drafts, crafts, and specialty whiskey cocktails at 2-for-1 prices during our Happy Hours which run between 3 pm – 8 pm 7 days a week and late night between 10:30 pm –12:30 am Sun – Thurs! Get the weekend started early at our “Hair of the Dog” brunch, with our Social Mimosas bottle service ‘til 3 pm for only $19.99.* We like to say it’s more than just your average brunch, rather an afternoon celebration with live entertainment, DJs, and especially our live Yacht Rock Sundays!
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- A bar-restaurant on the Sunset Strip known for rocking good times.Open daily at 5pm and on weekends from 10am. With the best Happy Hour on the Sunset Strip from 5pm-7pm; Reilly’s is THE spot to watch a game or hang with friends.
- Molly Malone’s has been owned and operated by the same Irish family for 50 years. Walking in, you’d think a Dublin Pub had been miraculously transported to Los Angeles. This local institution has been featured in such movies as Leaving Las Vegas, Patriot Games, and Life Without Dick, and has a long standing tradition of showcasing the finest musical talent in the Los Angeles area.
- Time-tested Irish pub in kitschy environs with thousands of signed paper shamrocks on the ceiling. The home of Irish Coffee.
The West Side
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SANTA MONICA’S number one Irish GASTRO pub & SPORTS BAR. Sonny’s sits in the heart of Santa Monica, central to Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and our beautiful blue Pacific with sandy beaches. We offer a wide variety of foods from our traditional Irish pub fayre to classic American dishes. Our full bar boasts an extensive whiskey list, with a full range of imported and domestic beers with 40 beers on tap, wine, and liquors. We are the Premier Sports Bar with 23 HDTVs inside, another 6 on our amazing outdoor beer garden and virtually every major satellite/cable package available. Our friendly staff will cater to your every need, and if we have it we’ll try and accommodate any sports request that you have! After all “There are no strangers here only friends we have yet to meet..”
- An Irish pub with a neighborhood feel. Seven flat screens plus a projection screen to view any and all sporting events. Pool table, juke box, live music on weekends, outdoor patio, full kitchen and full bar!
- Named after The Irish Times newspaper, the pub was opened on November 4th, 1995 by James McGurrin Sr. who had spent many years working as a printer for the newspaper in Ireland. Shortly thereafter his son James Jr. and wife Dolores carried on the management of the authentic Irish Pub and made it the Palms neighborhood hangout that it is today. Whiskey, beer, traditional Irish food, and laughter are our specialities, come share them with us.
The Valley
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Traditional Irish tavernwith old-world flair & happy hours, plus pool & TVs showing sports.
- Pub grub, a long happy hour & live Irish entertainment keep this tavern humming.
- Mrs. Robinson’s is the place to go for your traditional favorites like Shepherd’s Pie, Fish n Chips, Bangers and Mash and Irish Stew. Come visit us or place an order to go today!
Come visit our upstairs Sports Bar and lounge, the perfect place to eat and drink while watching a game, meeting with friends or hosting a party!
- Kings Row Gastropub is Old Town’s first and only gastropub set in a historic landmark with brick walls floor to ceiling, a full patio bar, and beer garden. Serving inspired interpretations of classic pub cuisine, all crafted with sustainable ingredients sourced as local as possible. On our 24 draft lines we serve Californian craft beer with an emphasis on small/upcoming breweries. Bar Manager Zulma Cobian brings an inspired cocktail program featuring homemade syrups, fresh local herbs/fruits, and small batch spirits. TVs for sports.
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Many folks have forgotten that pub means “public house.” Not Joe Griffin. Ever since 2012, Joe has been building a beautiful “public house” in South Pasadena. Joe’s pub has more to it than being the local watering hole.Instead, it is a gathering place rich with substance and the hum of busy conversation, a breeding ground for talent, a hub for people to come in contact with each other.
The menu goes hand in hand with the ambiance of the pub having traditional Irish fare, that is heartfelt and real. In short, Joe’s pub is dedicated to the public it serves.
“I want the pub to be where the community comes around and celebrates together. It’s an extension of my living room. I want to welcome everyone who comes in, to join in and have a great time together.”
The South Bay
- It’s an little Irish Pub In Redondo. Nuf said.
- ➼ Open M-F 12pm-2am
➼ Sat & NFL Sun? 10am-2am
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