Where to find green beer in Virginia for St. Patrick’s Day

Several Virginia locations will serve green beer this month. (Autumn Martin on Unsplash)

By Amie Knowles

March 13, 2026

If you’re looking for a green beer, you’re in luck.

Several Virginia breweries, festivals, bars, and more will serve up the signature drink for St. Patrick’s Day.

Big Buns

Locations: 4401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 4251 Campbell Ave., Arlington; and 1336 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean

From now through Thursday, Mar. 19, stop in at one of Virginia’s Big Buns locations to sample fresh spins on traditional favorites. The star of the show is the Blarney Burger, featuring grilled Angus, corned beef, melty Swiss, kraut, and grain mustard. Other favorites include the Luck o’Irish Shamrock Shake, Guinness beer and, of course, green beer.

St. Paddy’s Day Palooza at Punch Bowl Social

Location: 4238 Wilson Blvd., #Ste 1180, Arlington

Starting today, Mar. 13, and going through Tuesday, Mar. 17, Punch Bowl Social has a variety of special menu offerings. Green beer is available for $6, and guests will receive free party favors while supplies last. The songs on the weekend playlist will also have an Irish flair. Don’t forget to bowl a game or show off your karaoke skills while you’re there.

New Realm Brewing Co.

Location: 1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach

Kickoff your weekend celebrations at New Realm Brewing Co. and you’ll be treated to a live performance from Scottish pipe band Tidewater Pipes & Drums from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 13. The following day, the fun starts at noon for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Attendees can enjoy Irish food, Irish cocktails, a vendor market, a bounce house–and of course, there’s green beer.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Scott’s Addition

Location: 3117 West Leigh St., Ste A, Richmond

On Saturday, Mar. 14, a block party will commence at Scott’s Addition in Richmond. In addition to green beer, there will be local vendors on site, live music, delicious food, and plenty of fun. The event runs from noon until 8 p.m. and tickets are available here.

St. Paddy’s Party at Smoke BBQ

Location: 10900 Warwick Blvd., Newport News

Both Saturday, Mar. 14 and Sunday, Mar. 15, Smoke BBQ is the place to be for festive fun. Enjoy live bands, specialty green beer, amazing food straight off the smoker, and Irish fare. If you’re in town on Tuesday, Mar. 17, the restaurant encourages guests to wear their “best green garb.”

Makers Union

Locations: 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ste #145, Ashburn; 1450 South Eads St., Ste 65, Arlington; 1811 Library St., Reston; and 664 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, DC

The annual Shamrock Shindig is back in action at Makers Union. From Saturday, Mar. 14, throughTuesday, Mar. 17, all locations will serve green beer, green Jell-O shots, Guinness, Irish food, and more. On Mar. 14, the Reston location will have music from a DJ from 9 p.m. until close of business. All locations will enjoy live music from 5 to 8 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Amie Knowles

Amie Knowles is Dogwood's newsletter editor. She has been in journalism for 10 years, winning multiple awards from the Virginia Press Association for news and feature content. A lifelong Virginia resident, her work has appeared in the Martinsville Bulletin, Danville Register & Bee, and NWNC Magazine.

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