St. Patrick's Day 2009 dining options

Do you expect you'll be a little hungry this St. Patrick's Day? If you're looking for some hearty Irish fare, flowing drinks, even some hand-clapping Irish tunes, you could be in luck. From Faneuil Hall to Jamaica Plain, here's a roundup of pubs and restaurants where you might want to find yourself on Tuesday, March 17.

There may not be a pot of gold waiting for you (tell us if there is!), but there may just be a good time -- or at least a pot of stew and some Guinness, too.

Search for Irish restaurants in Boston and beyond

Do you expect you'll be a little hungry this St. Patrick's Day? If you're looking for some hearty Irish fare, flowing drinks, even some hand-clapping Irish tunes, you could be in luck. From Faneuil Hall to Jamaica Plain, here's a roundup of pubs and restaurants where you might want to find yourself on Tuesday, March 17. There may not be a pot of gold waiting for you (tell us if there is!), but there may just be a good time -- or at least a pot of stew and some Guinness, too. A big part of St. Patrick's day is the food. Yeah, there is the Southie parade, and the Guinness beer, but something about an Irish breakfast and corn beef and cabbage makes this holiday special. From Jamaica Plain to Boston to Cambridge, check out these spots around town that will be serving up a little piece of Ireland on March 17. The fun doesn't stop there, folks. With your dishes enjoy traditional Irish bands and even step dancers. --> Search for Irish restaurants in Boston and beyond