Irish Pubs

The Southland is loaded with Irish pubs and restaurants, all laying some claim or another to authenticity. And all will have special St. Patrick’s Day food, drinks and/or entertainment, starting on the weekend and continuing through St. Patrick’s Day itself. Here is a highly selective list of some of the many fine places to spend a few hours celebrating the holiday:

The Blarneystone, 11761 Ettinger, Fountain Valley. (714) 775-9987.

Callahan’s, 7557 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. (818) 786-9542.

Dublin’s, Food and drink specials, bagpipers and more, Tuesday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. 8240 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (213) 656-0100.

Keegan’s, 1434 Marcelina Ave., Torrance. (310) 533-9225.

Ireland’s 32, Featuring a “Pre-St. Pat’s Day Party” on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m., with music and Irish dancers. 13721 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 785-4031.

The Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, 3236 Motor Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 559-9648.

Limericks, 5734 E. 2nd St., Long Beach. (562) 439-6507.

Lucky Baldwin’s, 17 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 795-0652.

Moose McGillycuddy’s Pub & Cafe, 119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 304-9955.

McMurphy’s Tavern, 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 666-1445.

Molly Malone’s, 575 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 935-1577.

Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 640-4110.

O’Brien’s on Main Irish Pub, 2941 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 396-4725.

O’Connor’s Irish Pub, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 899-9918.

Patsy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 28971 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel. (714) 249-2604.

St. Stephen’s Green Irish Pub and Restaurant, a “St. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza” on Tuesday with food and music, from 9 a.m. 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 393-6611.

Scruffy O’Shea’s, 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. (310) 821-0833.

Shamus O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 20320 S. Western Ave., Torrance. (310) 328-8266.