Been there several times, but not on St. Patrick's...

Been there several times, but not on St. Patrick's day. Was going to have the corned beef and cabbage. Got on the waiting list ( told 30-60 minutes). Waited. After 45 minutes was told it still would be 30-60 minutes. Went to Esquire Club. Waited 15 minutes there. Ordered our food and then finally received a call that a table was available at Erin's Snug (an hour and 45 minutes).