It's the the time of year when business increases for an Irish pub like Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District. "As a person who claims Irish nationality, I take a lot of pride in the holiday," said Dan Regan,

Puritans might not call most American pubs Irish, but that shouldn't stop you from eating a hot bowl of beef and potatoes.

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a new Irish Pub open for business in downtown Troy. The Hubb Brick Oven & Bar opened in December, at the former home of the Bradley at 28 4th Street.