7 Midlands restaurants to kick off St. Patrick’s Day

corned beef sandwich

Corned beef sandwich with red cabbage smear, caramelized carrots, + swiss cheese | Photo by @SpottedSalamander

Top ‘o the mornin’, Columbia. While many choose to celebrate Irish heritage with shamrocks, leprechauns, + pots of gold – we think that the best way to cheers to St. Paddy’s day is through tasting traditional Irish fare.

Lucky for you, we put together a list of the Columbia pubs + restaurants that are prepared to cater to your corned beef + cabbage cravings.

🍀 Spotted Salamander | 1531 Richland St., Columbia

Offering a special menu today, ft. corned beef sandwiches (with red cabbage smear, caramelized carrots, + swiss cheese) and corned beef + cabbage egg rolls (with Thousand Island dressing).

🍀 Krafty Draft Brew Pub | 269 Charter Oak Rd., Lexington

Saturday’s menu will include shepherd’s pie, Reuben sandwiches, corned beef + cabbage, chocolate stout cupcakes, and more.

🍀 The Casual Pint | 217 Saluda Springs Rd., Lexington

An Irish themed menu + Irish beer flights all weekend.

🍀 MJ’s Grill | 5 Lake Carolina Way, Ste. 160, Columbia

Offering a special menu this Sun., Mar. 17 from 4-10 p.m. ft. banger on a bun, Bavarian Reubens, + more.

🍀 O’hara’s | 131 E Main St., Lexington

Full Irish menu with everything from corned beef + cabbage to Guinness stew to shepherd’s pie and more.

🍀 The British Bulldog | 1220 Bower Pkwy., Columbia

Irish egg rolls, fish + chips, and Bailey’s Irish chocolate cheesecake.

🍀 The Cock n’ Bull | 326 S Edisto Ave., Columbia

Bangers + mash and Scottish nachos.


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