Shamrock 'n' Roll

Last Saturday, The Banks celebrated with the St. Patrick’s Parade. But the Irish party continues this weekend with Beers & Bets and a bar crawl, and goes into the summer when the Red Leprechaun is set to open.

On Friday, March 17, catch all of the action of this year’s basketball tournament at The Banks and place your bets for the winners. DJs will be broadcasting LIVE all day with

6–10 a.m. – 96ROCK's Bridget & Nick

12–2 p.m. – Cat Country 94.1’s Tater

2–7 p.m. – Cat Country 94.1’s Patrick Scott and The FOX's Sean Kelly

On Saturday, you can join the Official St. Patrick's Bar Crawl, with check-in at the AC Upper Deck from 2 to 4 p.m. for wristband pick-up. Participating bars include Fishbowl at The Banks, Jefferson Social, and Tin Roof.

But the St. Patrick’s spirits rolls into the summer when the Red Leprechaun Irish Pub is scheduled to open at 20 West Freedom Way, between Taste of Belgium and E + O.

The new project is led by the team from Fishbowl at The Banks that has operated a block away since 2019. Owner Daniel Scott is partnering with Chef Brian Duffy to create the Irish-themed food menu. Duffy is known from his popular Spike TV series, “Bar Rescue” and appearances on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and “The Today Show.”

The focal point of Red Leprechaun will be an imported bar from Malahide, Ireland (north of Dublin), that was built in 1957 and stood for 62 years until 2019. Scott purchased the full bar and stained glass, and shipped it from Ireland for a 57-day journey to Cincinnati. Scott is currently having the bar restored for the grand opening.

“Red Leprechaun will be a traditional Irish pub with modern flair from our menu to the live entertainment with bands and acoustic music,” said Scott. “We will be another great location for sports fans and visitors to The Banks.”