St. Patrick’s Day 2026 is just around the corner, and Canada’s Irish pubs are ready to celebrate. From St. John’s to Toronto to Vancouver, Irish pubs across Canada are hosting St. Patrick’s Day parties with live music, Guinness and festive crowds.
Best Irish pubs in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s is famous for its lively pub culture, and St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Bridie Molloy’s, St. John’s
In St. John’s, Birdie Molloy’s is known for its exceptional live music and hearty, Irish-inspired menu. For St. Patrick’s day this year, the pub is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast (doors open at 7:00 am!) which includesbrunch dishes like their Smoked Salmon Benedict. A lineup of local bands kicks off celebrations early starting from March 13 to 17.
Birdie Molloy’s
5 George St, St. John’s
bridiemolloys.ca
Shamrock City Pub, St. John’s
Also planning a weekend of St. Patrick’s Day festivities is Shamrock City Pub. From an all-day full Irish breakfast, to their roster of local musicians including The Navigators, Ceilidh and Salt Beef Junkies, Shamrock City Pub is a must for revellers.
Shamrock City Pub
340 Water St, St. John’s
shamrockcity.ca
Best Irish Pubs in Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown’s Irish pubs combine traditional Celtic music, hearty pub fare and warm East Coast hospitality.
Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown
Olde Dublin Pub opened in 1983 and is a popular Charlottetown spot for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. There, guests can enjoy a combination of traditional Irish and Eastern-Canadian fare, including seafood chowder and a classic shepherd’s pie. Local musician Gordon Belsher, who has performed Celtic music across Canada for over 50 years, is back this year, as is PEI’s “Red Headed Fiddler”, Courtney Hogan-Chandler.
Olde Dublin Pub
131 Sydney St, Charlottetown
oldedublinpub.com
Best Irish Pubs in Nova Scotia
Halifax and surrounding communities celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, traditional comfort food and plenty of Guinness.
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, Halifax
Since first opening in 2009, Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub has become a local institution in Halifax and is a go-to every St. Patrick’s Day. In 2017, the pub underwent a renovation and heritage materials were brought over from Ireland to add a touch of authenticity to what is now an iconic downtown Halifax pub.
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
1645 Argyle St, Halifax
durtynellys.ca
Finbar’s Irish Pub, Bedford
Finbar’s is a popular, family-owned neighbourhood Irish pub in Bedford. Their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration includes “green beer, silly hats & live music all day.” Enjoy beef and Guinness stew followed by sticky toffee pudding, all while being regaled by local musical acts.
Finbar’s Irish Pub
1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
finbars.ca
Best Irish Pubs in New Brunswick
With deep Irish roots dating back to the 19th century, New Brunswick’s pubs know how to throw a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub, Saint John
With three locations around the city of Saint John (which is also known as Canada’s most Irish City due to the large influx of Irish immigrants in the 1840’s), Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub is ready to do some serious celebrating with live music and an extensive menu of elevated pub food classics.
Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub
112 Prince William St, Saint John
caskandkettle.com
O’Hickey’s Irish Pub, Fredericton
O’Hickey’s opened in Fredericton in 2023, making this their third St. Patrick’s Day. New beer kegs were installed in preparation for last year’s events, which typically span the whole week.
O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
514 Queen St, Fredericton
facebook.com/OHickeys-Irish-Pub
Best Irish Pubs in Quebec for St. Patrick’s Day
From historic Montreal taverns to cozy Quebec City pubs, Quebec offers plenty of lively spots to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Le Vieux Dublin Pub & Restaurant, Montreal
Montreal’s oldest Irish pub (est. 1978!) seats 200 and is conveniently located on Rue Cathcart in the downtown core. With 28 beers on tap and an extensive Irish whiskey selection, Le Vieux Dublin offers plenty of options for toasting.
Le Vieux Dublin Pub
636 Rue Cathcart, Montreal
dublinpubmtl.ca
McKibbin’s Bishop Street, Montreal
McKibbin’s Irish Pub now counts five locations around Quebec, but it all started at the location on Bishop Street in Montreal. This dark walnut bar is said to have one of the largest selections of beer taps in Canada.
McKibbin’s Irish Pub
1426 Bishop St, Montreal
mckibbinsirishpub.com
Le Trèfle Limoilou, Quebec City
Le Trèfle (“the clover”) has two locations in Montreal, and opened their Quebec City outpost in 2019, setting themselves apart by partnering with local microbreweries to offer an extensive lineup of beers.
Le Trèfle Limoilou
699 3e Ave, Quebec City
trefle.ca
Pub Saint-Patrick, Quebec City
Named for the saint himself, Quebec City’s Pub Saint-Patrick is located in an 1840’s building in the heart of the historical district. This St. Patrick’s Day will see a weekend of live music acts (and opportunities to enjoy the city’s holiday parade).
Pub St-Patrick
1200 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec
pubsaintpatrick.com
Best Irish Pubs in Ontario
From small-town taverns to big-city bars, Ontario’s Irish pubs go all out for St. Patrick’s Day with music, dancing and crowds.
McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill, Guelph
McCabe’s is a well-known line of Irish pubs in Southern Ontario (Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and London), often frequented by students. Keep an eye out for more details on this year’s celebrations.
McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill
9 Wyndham St N, Guelph
mccabesguelph.com
The Irish Harp Pub, Niagara-on-the-Lake
The heritage building that is now Niagara’s Irish Harp Pub, was restored in 2005 with architectural elements shipped over from Ireland. The overall effect is a cozy, traditional Irish pub, albeit one that is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, not on the Emerald Isle. To participate in their annual “12 Days of St. Paddy’s Day Giveaways” promotion, buy a pint of beer before March 16th to have your name added to the draw. There are 12 prizes up for grabs, including a trip to Ireland.
Irish Harp Pub
245 King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake
theirishharppub.com
The Corktown Irish Pub, Hamilton
Dating back to the 1800s, Corktown Irish Pub is Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment and live music venue. This year, the celebrations start early, including an emo music St. Patrick’s Day event on March 13.
Corktown Irish Pub
175 Young St, Hamilton
corktownpub.ca
Best Irish pubs in Toronto for St. Patrick’s Day
Belfast Love Public House
Sláinte mhaith! Toronto’s Belfast Love is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with some help from Jameson, one of Ireland’s oldest and most iconic exports. From March 4 to 17, enjoy their Irish food and drink specials, including curry cheese chips and a Dublin smash burger. Don’t miss out on their Road to Dublin event on March 14 with live DJs, traditional Irish dancing and giveaways. And on March 16, they’re hosting the St. Patty’s Day Eve Bar Fight, where two themed cocktails are pitted against each other— and the attendees get to vote on a winner.
Belfast Love
548 King St W, Toronto
freehouse.co/locations/belfast-love
Pure Spirits, Toronto
Pure Spirits is known for its excellent seafood– oysters and mussels in particular– and St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity for the restaurant’s $2 Buck-a-Shuck Irish Point PEI Oysters to shine. Also on the menu: Irish stew, beer-battered fish and chips and pints of Guinness and green beer. On March 17, there will also be live music performances from fiddler Laura C. Bates and guitarist Igor Laze.
Pure Spirits
Tank House Lane, Toronto
purespirits.ca
Stout Irish Pub, Toronto
Stout Irish Pub is located in the heart of Toronto’s Irish Cabbagetown district, where St. Patrick’s Day festivities will be nonstop. Swing by to enjoy a few brews along with dishes like O Hara’s Stout Beef & Veg Stew and “The Dubliner In Paris,” their take on the French dip sandwich.
Stout Irish Pub
221 Carlton St., Toronto
stoutirishpub.ca
Dublin Calling, Toronto
If you’re looking for a club-style party this St. Patrick’s Day, head to Dublin Calling, a popular sports bar in Toronto. This year’s bash starts on Friday the 13th of March. As they wrote, “Grab your greenest gear, get your jig on, and join us at the best St. Patrick’s Day party in the city!”
Dublin Calling
250 Adelaide St W, Toronto
dublincalling.com
Best Irish Pubs in Manitoba
Winnipeg’s Irish pubs are known for their friendly atmosphere and lively St. Patrick’s Day gatherings.
Shannon’s Irish Pub and Eatery, Winnipeg
Shannon’s likes to call themselves “Winnipeg’s best-kept secret.” Keep an eye out for more details on their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year, which traditionally has included a photobooth and live entertainment.
Shannon’s Irish Pub and Eatery
175 Carlton St, Winnipeg
shannonsirishpub.ca
Best Irish pubs in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan pubs celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live bands, Irish dancing and creative beer cocktails.
O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Saskatoon
O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown Saskatoon is a cozy and kitschy venue (keep an eye out for the diminutive “leprechaun entrance“) where cheeky Irish beer cocktails are on the drinks menu. Order a Shave and a Haircut– a combo of Guinness, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and cola– or, try a Crown Float, which is cider topped with Guinness.
O’Shea’s Irish Pub
222 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
osheasirishpub.ca
O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub, Regina
Shelves filled with books and Guinness memorabilia line the walls at this Regina pub. It’s a party every Friday night, with live music on the menu. This year also marks their 25th anniversary, so get ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that’s double the fun. The lineup includes performances from The Pile, Dustin Ritter and Irish dancers, with new merchandise and giveaways leading up to the big day.
1947 Scarth St, Regina
ohanlons.ca
Best Irish Pubs in Alberta
Calgary and Edmonton host St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with packed pubs, live entertainment and plenty of pints.
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant, Calgary
James Joyce occupies a historic Calgary structure (the old Molson Bank Building) and has been filled with trinkets and hardware from Ireland to create what they call “a mini museum to all things Irish.” Their St. Patrick’s Day celebration will include music from local Celtic band Fraid Knot. Ticket buyers get VIP reserved seats, door prizes and can skip the inevitable St. Patrick’s Day lineup.
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
114 8 Ave SW, Calgary
jamesjoycepub.com
The Lennox Irish Pub, Calgary
Lennox Irish Pub has been serving patrons for five years now. It is centrally located in Signal Hill and offers a view of the nearby mountains, a menu featuring all Alberta beef and a signature Calgary-brewed beer.
Lennox Irish Pub
5909 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary
lennoxirishpub.com
O’Byrne’s Irish Pub, Edmonton
Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue district is home to O’Byrne’s, which describes itself as “classic Irish traditions with Edmonton’s lively charm.” In February of last year, they also opened O’Byrne’s Downtown in the Ice District. Both locations will have special hours for the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, and will feature performances from DJs and Irish dancers.
O’Byrnes Irish Pub
10616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
obyrnes.com
Duggan’s Boundary, Edmonton
March isn’t usually patio weather in Edmonton, but Duggan’s Boundary will be heating up theirs for the annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities. There will be live music and special performances from a pipe band and Irish dancers, plus festive drink specials and green beer. What else is promised? “The music will be loud. The pints will be plentiful. The dancing will be Irish.”
Duggan’s Boundary
9013 88 Ave NW, Edmonton
duggansboundary.ca
Best Irish pubs in British Columbia
From Vancouver to Whistler and Victoria, British Columbia’s Irish pubs keep the St. Patrick’s Day festivities going all day long.
Dublin Crossing Irish Pub, Surrey
This spacious Surrey pub boasts soaring ceilings and a loft area, all outfitted in medieval Celtic-themed decor. They definitely take St. Patrick’s Day seriously, with a live countdown on their website tracking the seconds until the big day. Their week of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations runs from March 13 to 20 and is filled with fun themed days (like “Dress Like a Leprechaun” or “Lucky Socks Day”) with matching specials.
Dublin Crossing Irish Pub
18789 Fraser Hwy #101, Surrey
dublincrossing.com
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub, Whistler
If you’re planning to spend this St. Paddy’s Day skiing in Whistler, stop by Dubh Linh Gate when you’re done on the slopes. Get cozy by the fire and enjoy pints of Guinness with a gorgeous view.
Dubh Linh Gate Irish Pub
4320, 170 Sundial Crescent #170, Whistler
whistler.dubhlinngate.com
Smith’s Irish Pub, Vancouver
Smith’s Irish Pub in Vancouver’s Gastown district has a hidden Irish whiskey tasting room (known as The Forge) and a brick courtyard for cooling off in between pints of Guinness. On St. Patrick’s Day, patrons can enjoy Irish dancing and live music performances from David Capper, Dylan Mullen and Larry Keogh.
Smith’s Irish Pub
208 & 212 Carrall St, Vancouver
smithsofgastown.ca
The Blarney Stone, Vancouver
The Blarney Stone is a Vancouver institution dating back to 1972, and they host what they call “the grandest St. Paddy’s party on the west coast.” This year’s edition (their 54th) will kick off with a brunch at 9 a.m. and continue through into the wee hours. There will be live bands playing, Celtic dancers, a piper, DJ and even a face painter to help you celebrate.
The Blarney Stone
216 Carrall St, Vancouver
blarneystone.ca
Irish Times Pub, Victoria
Named TripAdvisor’s Choice Top Pub in Victoria since 2024, the Irish Times Pub is a popular spot year-round. The menu is designed to look like a newspaper broadsheet and is packed with Irish-inspired dishes. Guests can also upload an image to the pub’s ripples machine which will “print” it on the head of your Guinness. The bar also boasts largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Canada. Their St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year includes Irish dancers and live music all day, featuring Tom Morrissey, Q + Charlie and Calvin + Fintan.
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St, Victoria
irishtimespub.ca
– With files from Bobbe Hayes
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