It all started over 30 years ago by William Pawliczek of Cavanaugh's and Paul Ryan, Sr. of Smokey Joe's. The tradition continues every year around St. Patrick’s Day.
Some of Philadelphia’s Best Irish watering holes take part in the massive event. See the full list and map below.
A fleet of buses are making their rounds to ALL locations throughout the day. Go to a bar and wait for the bus, they’ll be coming every 15 minutes from 12pm - 6pm.
There is no cost, no tickets, no reservations, no bracelets and no cover charge while busses are running! Just show up and jump aboard the Erin Express!
The Market Tavern
3000 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.themarkettavernphilly.com
(215) 222-7400
Blarney Stone
3929 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-5340
Wahoos Tacos and More *
32nd and Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wahoos Facebook
(215) 964-9455
* This location also has an outdoor festival style party space
Westy's Tavern *
1440 Callowhill
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Wahoos Facebook
(215) 563-6134
Walkable from the 23rd and Market St Stop
Cavs Rittenhouse
1823 Sansom st
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Cavsrittenhouse.com
(215)665-9500
Smokey Joe's
210 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
smokeyjoes.companygoods.com
(215) 222-0770
Green Room
1940 Green Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Greenroomphiladelphia.com
(215) 241-6776
Mace's Crossing
1714 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-5203
Walkable from the 23rd and Market St Stop
Liberty Bar
2204 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Liberty Bar Facebook
(215) 964-9455
Part of the South St loop going from 39th & Samson to 2nd and South
Cavs Headhouse
421 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cavsheadhouse.com
(215) 928-9307
Part of the South St loop going from 39th & Samson to 2nd and South
Paddy Whacks
150 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
paddywhackspub.com
(215) 464-7544
Cavanaugh's Restaurant & Sports Bar
119 South 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.cavanaughsrestaurant.com
(215) 386-4889
* This location also has an outdoor festival style party space
23rd Street Armory
120 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-5748* Massive indoor party with 500+ in attendance
New Deck Tavern
3408 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.newdecktavern.com
(215) 386-4600
* This location also has an outdoor festival style party space
Copabanana
4000 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.copabanana.com
(215) 382-1330
The first weekend of Erin Express went off without a hitch, no we rev up our engines