Bennigan’s Says It’s ‘Halfway to St. Paddy’s…Party Time!’

Introduction of new beverage menu coincides with global celebration of the Irish-themed brand’s favorite holiday

It never takes much prodding to convince Bennigan’s to throw a party, so it should come as no surprise that the brand that’s synonymous with St. Paddy’s Day is using the midway point in the calendar to celebrate its favorite holiday.

On and around Wednesday, Sept. 17, Bennigan’s restaurants throughout the chain’s global system will throw a “Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day” party, with Irish-themed food and drink specials, live entertainment, green beer and more. Guests can start with a basket of Wishing Well Coins, Bennigan’s unique take on fried pickles, then tackle the all-new O.M.G. Burger – a hand-crafted, half-pound beef burger topped with melted Swiss and American cheeses, shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, fried pickles and strips of Applewood smoked bacon. Drizzled with GUINNESS Stout glaze and topped with a colossal onion ring, this masterful indulgence will bring out the Irish in everyone!

And you won’t want to miss five delicious new specialty drinks – like the rowdy Irish Beer Blaster, which allows guests to drop a decadent shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream into a frosty pint of GUINNESS. The food and drink specials run through the end of September.

The Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day celebration coincides with the rollout of Bennigan’s new beverage menu, which guests will find creatively displayed in a photo-filled beverage book hanging on a tabletop Jameson bottle. The menu features 21 delicious, on-trend cocktails with craveable flavor profiles alongside the restaurant’s mainstay beer, wine and non-alcoholic selections. The Jameson bottle also gives guests a glimpse into Bennigan’s rich heritage and culture, and describes the unique values that have guided the brand for decades.

In addition, Bennigan’s is adding a little “flair” in the form of interactive presentations, such as its Mason Jar cocktails, which are shaken tableside, and the Irish Coffee, with real hand-whipped cream lightly floated on top. Several unique garnishes spice up the social experience, including the Pot O’ Gold, in which guests pour in their own tequila to create the perfect Emerald Isle Margarita.

“At Bennigan’s, we’re serious about creating a fun environment built around our Legendary Irish hospitality, whether that means throwing a great Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day party or introducing some truly innovative specialty drinks,” said President & CEO Paul Mangiamele. “There’s something for everyone on our new beverage menu, whether you’re looking for a fresh and juicy cocktail like the Ruby Red Sunrise that’s light on calories, or a trendy spirit, like White Lightnin’ Moonshine or TY KU. Come on in and let us know which original creation is your favorite.”

For details on the Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day festivities in your area, contact your nearest Bennigan’s. Locations and phone numbers are available at Bennigans.com.

Bennigan’s is a high-energy neighborhood restaurant and tavern that is redefining casual dining. With chef-driven food, innovative drinks and warm, friendly Irish Hospitality, this Legendary brand delivers memorable dining experiences to every guest, every meal, every day. Every member of the team “bleeds green” and demonstrates a 25/8 focus to support its franchise community. The company’s revolutionary comeback has introduced a new generation of Bennigan’s that reflects the brand’s history and pays respect to its rich heritage. Bennigan’s focus on reinvention, flexible prototypes, innovative food, Legendary service and other sales-generating initiatives has resulted in explosive growth both domestically and internationally.

For more information, visit www.bennigans.com or call 855-GOT-BENN.