Today is Saint Patrick's Day, but this year Don Murphy owner of Murphy's Bar and Grill announced he will not be hosting a Saint Patrick's block party this year.
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Despite the Saint Patrick's Day holiday, the famous Murphy's Bar and Grill block party will not take place in downtown Honolulu.
Owner Don Murphy said a block party will be too much this year but he is open to bringing it back in 2024.
Nevertheless, streets in Chinatown will be flooded with people with or without a block party.
"It’s the biggest day of the year for every Irish bar in town so it should be a good, fun day. It will be busy inside for sure and all over downtown,” said Murphy.
Customers lined up a half hour before Murphy's Bar and Grill opened at 10:30 and some made their reservations more than a month ago.
"I got invited for a St. Patrick’s celebration and we came early for corn beef and cabbage. My friend made the reservation a while ago so that we can get in," said Carmela Paola, Aina Haina resident.
A Kailua resident, Mary Leandro said she made her reservation more than a month in advance. She said coming to Murphy’s is a ten year tradition for her now.
Dine in was completely booked for lunch and dinner and Murphy says the restaurant has been busy for days leading up to this holiday.
"We take St. patty’s day very seriously especially partying and coming here. I’ve been to some of the oldest pubs in the country," said Chuck Fineberg, Kaneohe resident.
Murphy urges everyone to celebrate safely this holiday.
There are many services here in Hawaii that will pick up people who have been drinking and take them home safely like Saferide Hawaii.
Taxi services are available tonight as well including TheCab Hawaii, Uber and Lyft.
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