Burbank Celebrates St. Patrick's Day at Longtime Irish Pub

The Snug, Burbank's oldest Irish pub, hosts hundreds for traditional holiday festivities.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:10am

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Burbank residents donned their greenest attire on Tuesday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Snug, the city's oldest Irish pub. Hundreds of revelers visited the Magnolia Boulevard establishment, enjoying traditional Irish fare like corned beef and cabbage as well as the sounds of bagpipes.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major cultural and economic event for many Irish pubs and restaurants, providing a boost in sales and foot traffic. The Snug's longevity as Burbank's oldest Irish pub highlights the enduring appeal of Irish culture and community in the city.

The details

The Snug, which has operated in Burbank for decades, welcomed hundreds of customers on St. Patrick's Day to partake in the traditional holiday festivities. Patrons dined on classic Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage and were entertained by the sounds of bagpipes, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere.

  • St. Patrick's Day was celebrated on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The Snug has been Burbank's oldest Irish pub for many years.

The players

The Snug

Burbank's oldest Irish pub, which has been a local institution for decades.

Tony Charmello

The owner of The Snug, who oversees the traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the pub.

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What they’re saying

“All things green were worn on Tuesday, March 17, with the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.”

— Jarret Liotta, Photographer

The takeaway

The Snug's enduring success as Burbank's oldest Irish pub demonstrates the lasting appeal of Irish culture and community in the city, even as the local landscape has changed over the decades.