St. Patrick's Day in Ocala
Where to celebrate in downtown Ocala, and how to find each venue's holiday plans
Where Can You Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ocala?
Downtown Ocala's bars and restaurants sit within a few walkable blocks of the square, along Broadway Street, SE 1st Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. O'Malley's Alley at 24 S Magnolia Ave Ext is the downtown bar with an Irish name; Google describes it as a bar with a long bar, a rustic patio, oysters and pub grub, and regular live music.
Each venue sets its own St. Patrick's Day specials and entertainment, and plans change every year. Checking a venue's website or social media in early March is the most reliable way to find out what it has planned.
Standing Happy Hours Downtown
These are year-round specials posted by the venues themselves, not holiday deals:
- •Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, 24 SE 1st Ave: happy hour daily 2 to 7 PM, all day on Tuesdays, with $4 draft beer and $6 house wine
- •Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar, 35 SE 1st Ave: Fiesta Hour Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 6 PM; closed Mondays
- •Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar, 10 S Magnolia Ave: happy hour Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 PM
Details checked with each venue on October 20, 2026. See the drink specials guide for sources.
Planning a St. Patrick's Day Night Out in Ocala
Check the Day of the Week
March 17 falls on a Wednesday in 2027. Venues decide whether to hold events on the holiday itself or the nearest weekend, so check each listing.
Plan the Ride Home
The downtown venues are close enough to walk between. Arrange a designated driver or rideshare before heading out.
Confirm Before Going
Holiday specials, cover charges and hours are set by each venue. A call or a look at the venue's social media confirms them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What St. Patrick's Day events are in Ocala?
St. Patrick's Day plans in Ocala are set by individual bars, restaurants and organizers, and they change from year to year. Most venues announce their March 17 events, specials and music on their own websites and social media in the weeks before the holiday. Only In Ocala adds confirmed events to its events calendar once a venue or organizer publishes them.
Are there any Irish pubs in Ocala for St. Patrick's Day?
Downtown Ocala's O'Malley's Alley at 24 S Magnolia Ave Ext carries an Irish name; Google describes it as a bar with a long bar, a rustic patio, oysters and pub grub, and regular live music. It does not publish its specials online, so call (352) 402-0007 to ask about St. Patrick's Day plans.
Is there a St. Patrick's Day parade in Ocala?
Only In Ocala has not confirmed a recurring St. Patrick's Day parade in Ocala. Check the City of Ocala and Downtown Ocala event calendars each March for any parade or street event.
Where can I find drink specials around St. Patrick's Day in Ocala?
Holiday-specific specials are announced by each venue. For standing specials, Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille on the downtown square posts a daily 2-to-7 PM happy hour with $4 draft beer, and Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar posts a weekday 3-to-6 PM happy hour. When March 17 falls on a Tuesday, Harry's runs happy hour all day (Fat Tuesday). See the drink specials and happy hour guides for more.
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