Bennigan’s Honors Irish Roots With 50th Anniversary Blarney Blast™

Bennigan's
Published: March 3rd, 2026

March 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Bennigan’s is shamrockin’ its 50th anniversary just in time for everyone's favorite Irish holiday. To celebrate, the iconic Irish-American restaurant is launching a month-long Blarney Blast™ 2026, running March 3 through April 1, featuring limited-time cocktails, themed food items and a 2 for $50 Lucky Bundle Deal.

Anchored by the spirited theme, “Shamrockin’ Your World Since 1976,” this year’s promotion honors five decades of Irish-inspired hospitality, neighborhood gathering and signature comfort food.

Limited-Time Signature Cocktails

Featured beverages include:

• Angry Caramel Apple — Angry Orchard Hard Cider meets Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey, balanced with Monin Granny Smith Apple Syrup for a tart, sweet and boldly crisp finish.
• Emerald Isle Margarita — Corazón Reposado Tequila, triple sec and Finest Call Premium Lime Sour. Available in original, granny smith apple, peach, mango, strawberry, passion fruit, watermelon, stone fruit, elderflower, blackberry or lavender lemon.
• Blarney Stone Kiss — Ole Smoky Tennessee Peach Whiskey, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, Finest Call Premium Lime Sour, Finest Call Peach Purée, Monin Stone Fruit Syrup, and Red Bull® Yellow Edition.
• Irish Ginger — Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker, Monin Granny Smith Apple Syrup, Finest Call Single Pressed Lime Juice and Q Ginger Beer.
• Tableside Irish Coffee — A Bennigan’s signature cocktail made with house-brewed coffee and Paddy’s Irish Whiskey finished with fresh, lightly whipped cream and a sugar rim. Sweetened to taste.

*Signature cocktails range from approximately $10 to $13, depending on location.

Irish-Inspired Food Features

Limited-time menu additions include:

• Blarney Blast™ Quesadillas — Tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, brushed with garlic butter and grilled to golden perfection. Served with Thousand Island dressing.
• Guinness® Glazed Pub Shrimp — Tempura-battered shrimp fried until golden and tossed in made-from-scratch Guinness® glaze. Served with celery sticks and additional glaze.
• The Reuben Burger — A half-pound burger topped with chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread. Served with homestyle French fries.
• Bennigan’s Cottage Pie — A savory casserole made with ground beef, sausage, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and herbs, topped with parmesan-toasted garlic mashed potatoes.
• Irish Cream Cheesecake — New York-style cheesecake topped with housemade Bailey’s Irish Cream ganache and shamrock candy sprinkles.

*Featured food items range from $12-18 and pricing varies by location.

In addition to the promotional menu, the new 2 for $50 Lucky Bundle includes one shared appetizer, two entrées and one shared dessert — all from a select menu.

During the week of St. Patrick’s Day, participating locations will also offer Green Beer, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Beer Cheese Soup while supplies last.

“Celebrating our 50th anniversary alongside St. Paddy’s Day makes this year’s Blarney Blast™ even more special,” said Legendary Restaurant Brands Chairman & CEO Paul Mangiamele. “For five decades, Bennigan’s has been the place to gather for great food, great company and a little Irish luck, and we’re ready to raise a glass and celebrate in true Bennigan’s fashion.”

SOURCE Legendary Restaurant Brands