ANNUAL: Irish You Were Here St Patty's OFFICIAL River North Bar Crawl

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend the right way — a full-day River North bar fest with real, secured entry times at the biggest venues (no guessing, no getting turned away).

Updated Wirstband Pickup

Irish You Were Here — St. Patrick’s River North Bar Fest

Date: Saturday, March 14

Crawl Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

City: River North (plus bonus Gold Coast stops)

Ticket includes

• $20 in gift cards to use during the crawl
• $25 in gift cards after the crawl (Monday)
• 2 Pre-Parties (Irish You Were Here Pop-Up)
• 222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
• 2 free shots (1 at each pre-party)
• 3 complimentaryy drinks throughout the day
• All-day drink specials at many bars
• (Most offer $9 cocktails / $7 shots / $6 beers)
• Free T-shirt for the first 500 wristband pick-ups
• VIP reservations available (link in bio)

Why this crawl is different

• The only River North crawl with secured entry times at major venues
• We don’t just “advertise access” — we staff each venue with a dedicated door person so wristband guests get in during listed times.

Wristband pickup (required)

Venues will NOT accept barcode tickets. Wristband required for entry + specials.

One person can pick up for the whole group.

Early pickup strongly recommended.

• 3/12 Thu (4–9 PM): Wellsey Tavern — 613 N Wells St
• 3/13 Fri (7–10 PM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)
• 3/14 Sat (8–11 AM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)

River North Participating Venues + Entry Times

(Free admission during listed times with wristband)

• Electric Hotel (New Concept) — 222 W Ontario St — 8 AM–10 PM
• 868 Events -- 868 N. Franklin -- 9AM - 2PM
• Brandos -- 343 S Dearborn St -- 9AM - 10PM
• Lucky Leprechaun Pop Up -- 15 W Illinois St -- 12PM-9PM
• Bassment — 353 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–3 PM
• Loft22 -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 2 -- 12PM - 3PM
• Ummo -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 1 -- 12PM - 3PM
• Rocbar — 25 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–4 PM
• Y-Bar — 224 W Ontario St — 12 PM–4 PM
• Rino Bar — 642 N Clark St — 12 PM–4 PM
• Wellsey Tavern-(613 N Wells St) -- 12PM - 8PM
• Joy District — 112 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Hubbard Inn — 110 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Sound-Bar — 226 E Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Liqrbox — 873 N Orleans St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Fame — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Lore — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Storyville — 712 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Stardust — 710 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Toast It IZ — 22 E Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Mother Hubbard’s — 5 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
• City Nikki’s — 605 N Wells St — 12 PM–10 PM
• TGI Fridays — 153 E Erie St — 12 PM–10 PM
• Kitchen + Kocktails -- 339 N Dearborn -- 12PM - 10PM
• Bodega River North -- 407 N Clark St - 2PM - 10PM
• Tunnel — 151 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
• Moe’s Cantina — 155 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
• Tree House — 149 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
• Barrio - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
• Mosaic - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
• Tao — 632 N Dearborn St — 4 PM–6 PM
• Point & Feather — 113 W Hubbard St — 4 PM–7 PM
• Headquarters — 213 W Institute Pl — 5 PM–2 AM

TBA Times: Celeste (Time to be announced)

Bonus Venues (Gold Coast)

• Gold Coast Social — 7 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
• Hideaway — 5 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
• Galeria — 9 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
• Ambassador Hotel-1301 N State Pkwy 12-6PM
• The Chicago Hotel Collection Mag Mile-166 E Superior St, Chicago,

Official afterparty- ELA CHICAGO (222 W Ontario St)

VIP (skip lines, bottle service, more)

VIP reservations + group rates (8+):

Text “VIP” + “Table Reservations” to 630-294-5920

West Loop Sister Crawl (separate ticket): “Lucky You”

• Lucky Disco-Emily Hotel (9:30AM-12PM) (Must arrive by 10:30AM)(MUST LEAVE BY 12PM)
• READING ROOM- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM)
• GRAPES AND GRAINS- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM
• GOODNIGHT JOHNBOY- 905 W Randolph St-(9AM-12PM & 5PM - 9PM)
• TEXAN TACO- 942 W Randolph St 12-4PM
• PB&J- 205 N Peoria St-(12PM-10PM)
• Habibti -116 N Aberdeen St - (12PM -10PM)
• ESCO- 738 W Couch Pl - Priority Access (12PM-4PM) Access (12PM-8PM)
• BODEGA- 912 W Randolph St-Priority Access (12-5PM)
• THE BANDIT- 841 W Randolph St (12PM - 10PM) (4PM - 7PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
• THE VIG - 312 N Carpenter St (12PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
• Everything Bar (12PM-10PM)
• Morgan's on Fulton 950 W Fulton St (2PM - 8PM)
• Get Lucked-4 Venues: Morgan MFG, Recess, City Hall, Tabu (9PM - 12AM)
• CARNIVALE- 702 W FULTON MARLET(2PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS) (2PM -10PM ACCESS)
• CARBON- 1204 W LAKE ST (6PM - 10PM)

Contact

For 10+ group pricing, bottle service, sponsorships, or questions:

• Email: dylan@bizzynights.com
• Instagram: @bizzy.nights
• Text “VIP” to 630-294-5920
• Call ‭(872) 273-6166‬ (For support)

Grab your tickets, pick up wristbands early, and enjoy a St. Patrick’s crawl that’s actually organized — secured entry times, real perks, and a full-day lineup from morning to late night.