Searching for St Patrick's Day bars in London? With such a huge Irish population in the capital it's no wonder that the city comes alive for the big day. There are loads of St Patrick's Day bars in London to choose from, but consult our handy recommended list below and you'll find everything from proper Irish pubs (an increasingly rare thing) to the best traditional Irish music sessions in town.
The Auld Shillelagh is an Irish pub that promises good craic whatever day of the week but expect a particularly memorable shindig on St Patrick's Day.
105 Stoke Newington Church Street,
London,
N16 0UD
You can often spot Irish chef and Bentleys proprietor Richard Corrigan at work at this quality bar and restaurant. A special menu and entertainment are usually on offer for St Patrick's Day so contact the venue for more info.
11-15 Swallow Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4DG
Claddagh Ring is a lively, Irish-themed venue popular among locals and visitors to the area alike. Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Hendon with Irish dancing and bands throughout the day and night.
10 Church Road,
Hendon,
London,
NW4 4EA
One of the best bars to celebrate St Patrick's Day in London. There will be live music from 1pm, as well as Irish dancing and drinks promotions. The entertainment doesn't end until late so keep your energy up by ordering plenty of traditional Irish food off the special menu.
76-82 Salusbury Road,
Queens Park,
London,
NW6 6PA
Expect plenty of pints of Guinness and oysters to be making their way across the bar as Westbourne Park Road locals get into the party spirit.
90 Westbourne Park Road,
Bourne Green,
London,
W2 5QH
Cricklewood has always been one of the capital's biggest Irish areas and The Crown will be rocking as live bands and DJs play throughout the day.
The Crown Moran Hotel,
142-152 Cricklewood Broadway,
Cricklewood,
London,
NW2 3ED
A legendary Irish bar on Amwell Street that will be sure to be handing out the black stuff like it's going out of fashion.
68 Amwell Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1R 1UU
Guinness is £2.50 a pint all day at The Gallery and there's free Irish stew to help line the stomach for a big day of boozing. Live music is on offer in the bar, followed by DJs later on. All the Six Nations action will also be shown.
407-411 Hendon Way,
Hendon,
London,
NW4 3LH
Festivities start early at this Irish-run pub in the City. On Friday 16th, from 4pm, Irish stew will be served up and the Craic Heads! will perform live. On the actual day itself, all the rugby action is going to be shown and there will be live music and karaoke until 2am.
36 Jewry Street,
Aldgate,
London,
EC3N 2ET
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Expect those much maligned fluffy Guinness hats to be in evidence as O'Neills celebrates with Irish bands, traditional food and lots and lots of booze.
59 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
An excellent pub to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Covent Garden, the Porterhouse has loads of room, great beers and a party atmosphere.
21-22 Maiden Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7NA
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The Quays always puts on a mix of traditional and modern Irish music for St Patrick's Day. Stew and Guinness will of course be available.
471 Holloway Road,
London,
N7 6LE
There might not be as many Irish pubs in Kilburn as there used to be but Sir Colin Campbell keeps the flag flying. Expect the drink, the music and the craic to be flowing on the big day.
264-266 Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 2BY
The Hanging Baskets headline this St Patrick's Day at this legendary live music venue opposite Stockwell tube. Doors open at 10pm and tickets cost £10.
215 Clapham Road,
Stockwell,
London,
SW9 9BE
Celebrations at The Tipperary, reputedly the oldest Irish pub in the capital, go on all day and into the night. They'll be playing Irish songs all day whilst you tuck into their menu that includes oysters, champagne, Irish stew and soda bread.
66 Fleet Street,
London,
EC4Y 1HT
Celebrate with traditional Irish music at the Tir Na Nog.
107 Garratt Lane,
London,
SW18 4DW
Packed to the rafters on St Patrick's Day, musicians are welcome to bring their guitars along in case there's any room to play although be prepared - last year's booked musician couldn't even squeeze in the pub.
19 Carlisle Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3BY
The Water Poet is celebrating all things Irish for St Patrick's Day with a special traditional menu, live music from Auburn Fox and the 6 Nations live.
9-11 Folgate Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6BX
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Open until late on 17th March with live music and drinking, Waxy O'Connors is showing all the live rugby too.
14-16 Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6DD
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