St. Patrick's Day Pub Trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Although named for the Irish missionary, St. Patrick’s Day has become a massive celebration of all things Irish. And what’s more Irish than the color green, bagpipes and beer? These local Fort Wayne, Indiana pubs take all of those beautiful things and build celebrations of varying sizes, but beer is always involved.

St. Patrick's Day Pub Trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Deer Park Irish Pub

1530 Leesburg Road

What began as a way to simply spread the word about a tiny pub across from the University of St. Francis’s campus, Deer Park Irish Pub is now famous for its massive mini parade that runs the block around the pub. 

JK O’Donnell’s

121 West Wayne Street

At JK O’Donnell’s, you can always count on great beer and great service, but on St. Patrick’s Day, bagpipes are involved. The pub is ages 21 and up all day, except in Belleek Hall. Outside you’ll find the tent which is all ages until 7:00 p.m. and hosts live bands for you to celebrate the night away!

Other Local Bars & Breweries

If you’re just looking for a place to drink a good beer to celebrate, try one of these local brewers or bars:

Chapman's Brewing Co.

1690 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Hop River Brewing Company

1515 N Harrison St

Hoppy Gnome

203 E Berry Street

Mad Anthony’s

2002 Broadway

O'Sullivan's Italian Pub

1808 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808