Hennessey’s: Do St. Patty’s Day right If you’re Irish like me, you start making your St. Patrick’s Day plans a month in advance — at the very least. Who doesn’t love a holiday centered on drinking excessively? We’re American, after all. It’s what we live for. I love everything about St. Patty’s Day: green beer, Irish music, “car bomb” drink shots — and I especially love Guinness. I love that my grandma forced me to wear orange because that was her clan’s colors (try explaining that to pinching fingers all day long). All of us can embrace the fun that is St. Patrick’s Day — Irish or not. If you’re still trying to figure out your St. Patty’s Day plans, let me help. Sure, there are plenty of bars in Pacific Beach you can hit. And sure, they will all be having specials. Trust me, though, it’s just plain wrong to not be in an Irish bar on St. Patrick’s Day. There is something about eating corned beef hash and drinking a black and tan that makes the world seem right for a moment. Not to mention that the Irish really know how to bring in the holiday, and their passion is infectious. I recommend hitting Hennessey’s Tavern this year. You’ve probably been to Hennessey’s too many times to count or remember, and there is good reason for that. It’s a rocking bar. This St. Patty’s Day they are kicking it up a notch with sweet drink specials all day and bringing in a bagpipe band. Hennessey’s is also serving up its whole menu, including Reuben sandwiches, fish and chips and the ever-popular corned beef and cabbage. That sounds to me like the perfect way to spend the best holiday of the year. Kevin Haagenson, general manager at Hennessey’s, couldn’t agree more. “We’re the oldest Irish bar in PB. We’ve been here for 25 years,” he said. “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way.” Make sure this St. Patty’s Day you have a beer (preferably green), listen to some U2 and drink one to our Irish brothers … and then our Irish sisters … and then our … well, you get the idea. If you’re looking for me, I’ll be the one wearing orange and singing “O Danny Boy” until my throat hurts or my husband drags me home — whichever comes first. Hennessey’s Tavern, 4650 Mission Blvd., (858) 483-8847.