Downtown

Mr. Dennehy’s
63 Carmine St., nr. Bedford St.; 212-414-1223
This back-to-basics bar may forgo some of the distractions of typical Irish pubs—like dartboards and pool tables—but it does boast nine plasma-screen TVs that will be broadcasting the parade (and March Madness games).

Nancy Whiskey Pub
1 Lispenard St., at Sixth Ave.; 212-226-9943
Bartenders not only sing along to the jukebox (Leonard Cohen, anyone?), they also provide quickie whiskey tutorials. Plus, any bar that serves corned beef and cabbage while dispensing green hats and leis is fine by us.

Nexus
76 E. 1st St., at First Ave.; 212-598-9126
This downstairs lounge pulls out all the stops on Saint Patrick's Day. Its menu includes creations like bubble and squeak, corned-beef sandwiches on Irish soda bread, and fried Mars bars. Brian Conway, a two-time all-Ireland fiddle champion, takes the stage at 4 p.m., while the Dirty Water Dogs play sets at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Ulysses'
58 Stone St., at Pearl St.; 212-482-0400
The old hands at this sprawling financial-district bar know a thing or two about pouring Guinness. They host an enormous celebration that begins at 5 p.m. on Friday the 16th. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Guinness girls will be there, and at midnight there’s a toast with Bailey’s. Slainte!

Woody McHale’s
234 W. 14th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-206-0430
Though corned beef is on the usual menu at this tavern, the $7.95 corned beef and cabbage is a one-day-only Saint Paddy’s special. Drink discounts include $4.50 Guinness Draft pints and $3 Sam Adams Light bottles.