The St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Bar “Green Elephant” Just Opened in Center City With Themed Cocktails and Food
Craft Concepts Group and Teddy Sourias have mastered the art of the pop-up experience. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, guests will be able to enjoy their latest concept, Green Elephant which opened on March 1st.
Located at 1500 Locust, this location may ring a bell as it operated under White Elephant for Christmas and Pink Elephant for Valentine’s Day. Now this all new experience celebrates both St. Patrick’s Day and the start of spring and the flower show. Follow the ten foot rainbow to a shimmering new theme bar that features a giant installation, perfect for those looking for the perfect photo opt.
Once inside Irish beers and a curated menu complete the St. Paddy’s day vibes along with a giant tree and lush greenery, covered in shimmering lanterns and luminaries hanging overhead.
Guests will also find an eight foot long four leafed clover, a six foot tall St. Patrick’s leprechaun hat, hundreds of four leaf clovers, custom artwork, fluffy clouds against emerald skylines, hanging spring umbrellas in full bloom, dazzling plants, Irish scenes on the televisions, Irish tunes in the air, and even a new water feature behind the bar. For food and drink look for authentic Irish beers pouring on draft, St. Patrick’s themed cocktails, and themed food from the kitchen such as Fish and Chips, Corned Beer and Cabbage Eggrolls, Yuengling Beer Battered Pickle Chips and Guinness Smashburger.
The hours will be Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm to Midnight, Friday 4:00pm to 2:00am, Saturday 4:00pm to 2:00am and Sunday 4:00pm to Midnight. Twenty-one and up to enter and to drink (with identification).
Craft Concepts Group is ever evolving to fit the needs of the neighborhood and recognize vacuums of space where a fun, spunky, and unique new concept could be. As a fan of themed pop-ups, owner Teddy Sourias recognized the former Blume space as the perfect location for his next concept – a fun and flowery Saint Patrick’s Day pop-up bar.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
The food concept here includes classic Irish menu items to heighten your experience while celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day! The drink concept will include Saint Patrick’s Day quips that will allude to shamrocks, leprechauns, and Irish days of old! Favorites include a mint chocolate chip espresso martini, green matcha margarita, and other delicious libations sure to help your luck while you’re here at the bar.
Chicken Tender Basket with Waffle Fries
served with a side of waffle fries and house-made sauce.
Guinness Smashburger
8oz burger served with Cooper Cheese, marinated whiskey onions, on a Brioche Bun.
Yuengling Beer Battered Pickle Chips
Beer battered sweet dill pickles with a Chipotle aioli sauce.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Eggrolls
served with Russian Dressing.
Fish and Chips
Yuengling Beer Battered Haddock, served with waffle fries and malt vinegar.
Bavarian Pretzel
11in’ pretzel served with house Guinness Beer Cheese
Desserts:
Irish Potatoes
Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream (gluten free)
Beers:
Half & Half: Guinness & Harp
Blacksmith: Guinnes & Smithwicks
Snakebite: Guinness & Strongbow
Black & Tan: Guinness & Love City Unity
American Crafts:
All $7 Pint
2SP Up & Out | Hazy IPA | 6.0%
Pizza Boy Murren River | IPA | | 7.4%
Love City Unity | IPA | | 5.5%
Founder’s Rubaeus | Raspberry Ale | 5.7%
Troeg’s Little Nator | Spring Lager | 5.5%
Sly Fox Seamus | Irish Red Ale | 5.6%
Allagash White | Witbier | 5.2%
Von Trapp Pilsner | Pilsner | 5.4%
Urban Village Money | Light Lager | 4.2%
Cocktails:
Emerald Espresso Martini $16
vanilla vodka
Kahlua
baileys vanilla mint shake
cold brew
Marshmallow
Drunken Irish potato $15
rumchata
malibu
beach cinnamon whiskey
Cinnamon sugar rim
Liquid Gold (maybe name) $15
Prosecco
Melon Liquor
Gold Glitter
Irish Mule $14
Jameson orange
Lime juice
Ginger beer
Four Leaf Bramble $17
Makers Mark
Blackberry puree
Blackberrys garnish
Spring Fling $16
empress gin
Lime juice
Simple
Top with prosecco
Lemon twist
Blarney Stone Sangria $14
white wine
kettle one botanical grapefruit
orange liquor
ruby red grapefruit
Pink glitter
Lemon wheel
Matcha Shamrockarita $15
hornitos
Orange juice
lime
simple
Quarter teaspoon matcha
Zero Proof
Fool’s Gold Mocktail
Apple cider, Ginger beer, Lemon Juice
Celtic Crush Mocktail
Ruby grapefruit juice, lime juice, rose water, club soda
VIBES AND DESIGN
Green Elephant is an escape-from-the-city oasis that celebrates the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day and ushers in the season of spring. It will be an immersive experience, combining the charm of a secret garden with the allure of a lucky atmosphere. The centerpiece of this pop-up bar is a nothing short of majestic tree standing floor to ceiling sourced from the skilled hands of the carpenters who crafted CCG’s newest Uptown Tiki Bar, Kedera.
In the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day, the team has curated many elements that give the feel of the Luck of the Irish celebration. Picture-perfect moments include a 10-foot long rainbow, leading to a treasure chest, and towering 6-foot tall Saint Patrick’s Day top hat. An impressive 8-foot tall four-leaf clover provides the perfect backdrop for festive selfies.
The ambiance is enhanced by a night sky mural, complete with lit clouds, creating an outdoor experience in the heart of the city. As the seasons change, the space will transition into a lush green oasis, adorned with florals for visitors to enjoy through June.
What sets this pop-up bar apart is its custom-built design on-site. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the space feel like a permanent oasis in the middle of the city, providing a unique experience with each visit. The goal is to make it unlike any other pop-up event CCG has ever hosted, ensuring a fresh and captivating atmosphere for all.
Sourias said, “Gather your luck and join us in celebrating the arrival of Saint Patrick’s Day, Spring, and the beauty of this secret garden oasis.”
