Pittsburgh’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Downtown at 10 a.m. this Saturday, bringing floats, marching bands and celebration. For those looking for a hearty breakfast before heading to the parade, or a green beer or Guinness to toast after, we’ve compiled a sampling of the day’s specials to enjoy.
City Works Eatery and Pub House
City Works in Market Square hosts its annual Kegs n’ Eggs buffet from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. For $25, parade-goers 21 and over can feast on a special breakfast spread “fit for the Irish” with scrambled eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, sausage links, Irish corned beef hash and Bailey’s and vanilla ice cream battered French toast. The pub also offers $5 drink specials, including green Miller Light, Guinness and Bloody Marys.
2 PPG Place, Downtown. cityworksrestaurant.com/locations/pittsburgh.
The Commoner
Downtown’s The Commoner offers two options for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: a sit-down Irish brunch and grab-and-go burritos. On Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., dig in before or after the event with “festive features” including corned brisket hash with house-smoked beef, savoy cabbage, fried potatoes, or a less-traditional Reuben. Starting at 8 a.m., the restaurant will also launch a street-side pop up (435 Sixth Ave.) selling two egg-and-cheese burritos: a slow-braised beef short rib or veggie.
620 William Penn Place, Downtown. thecommonerpgh.com
McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon
McFadden’s on the North Shore, ever ready with game day food, is already pregaming for Parade Day. The restaurant and pub serves up build-your-own “Irish nachos” (think wings with bleu cheese more than Irish cheddar), smashburgers, paninis and its year-round line-up of beer and cocktails — including specials for Saturday.
211 N. Shore Drive, North Shore. mcfaddenspitt.com.
Penn Brewery
Penn Brewery — which has a float in this year’s parade — invites spectators to march over to its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade afterparty. Kicking off at 2 p.m. Saturday, the party serves up “pints of green” and other drink specials in the brewery’s historic cobblestone biergarten. Enjoy live music from The Cool Change Band fresh off the parade float.
800 Vinial St., North Side. pennbrew.com
Coop de Ville
Coop de Ville takes over the Strip District with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. Running from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, the free outdoor party spills from the Southern restaurant into the street, and features green pitchers galore, drink specials, DJs, and St. Patrick’s Day “chaos,” alongside its usual fare.
2305 Smallman St., Strip District. coopdevillepgh.com.
Cork Harbour Pub
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week (March 10-17) at Cork Harbour Pub in Lawrenceville. While the authentic Irish pub specializes in Irish whiskeys and craft cocktails (and hosts a James Joyce “pints and pages” book club), it brings the spirit of Saint Patrick with a live music line-up including The Irish Pretenders, The Low Kings, Jim Lamb, Brad Wagner, Mark Guiser and more. The pub will open early on Saturday at 8 a.m.
181 43rd St., Lawrenceville. corkharbourpgh.com.
Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle Irish Pub
Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle — a 34-year-old landmark that bills itself as “the heart of Ireland” in the Strip District — also celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a week of events and specials. The pub will open at 8 a.m. Saturday before the parade to serve breakfast, then host an indoor and outdoor stage with 12 hours of live Irish music. Drink a “proper pint” (including nonalcoholic options) and try the pub’s full menu of Irish comfort food, including shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and bangers and mash.
2329 Penn Ave., Strip District. harpandfiddle.com.
Inner Groove Brewing
After the parade, Verona’s Inner Groove Brewing whisks St. Patrick’s Day revelers away on a brewery hop. From noon-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., the brewery will run a St. Patrick’s Day trolley between Inner Groove Brewing, Acclamation Brewing and Local Remedy Brewing. All three breweries offer festive beer and food options. Riders receive unlimited trolley hops for $7.
751 E. Railroad Ave., Verona. innergroovebrewing.com/verona.
Piper’s Pub
Get a taste of all the British Isles at Piper’s Pub on the South Side. The decades-old mainstay can deliver your St. Patrick’s Day fix starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Join for traditional pub cocktails, Guinness, a dry Irish cider or jug of Bailey’s coffee, along with the pub’s menu of soups, salads and hearty mains — including a vegan shepherd’s pie and selections from the Piper’s sibling, The Pub Chip Shop.
1828 E. Carson St., South Side. piperspub.com