St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is just around the corner, and Canada’s Irish pubs are ready to celebrate. From St. John’s, N.L., to Vancouver, B.C., these are where the parties are happening coast-to-coast.
Best Irish pubs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bridie Molloy’s, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Bridie Molloy 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 7:30 am!) which includes brunch dishes like their Smoked Salmon Benedict. A lineup of local bands kick off the day right at 8 a.m.
5 George St, St. John’s
bridiemolloys.ca
Shamrock City Pub, St. John’s, Newfoundland
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 Andrew Freake, Robert Russell and Salt Beef Junkies, Shamrock City Pub is a must for revellers.
340 Water St, St. John’s
shamrockcity.ca
Best Irish pubs in Prince Edward Island
Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Charlottetown’s original Irish pub opened up in 1983, serving 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.
131 Sydney St, Charlottetown
oldedublinpub.com
Best Irish pubs in Nova Scotia
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, Halifax, N.S.
Since first opening in 2009, the pub has become a local institution and 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.
1645 Argyle St, Halifax
durtynellys.ca
Finbar’s Irish Pub, Bedford, N.S.
Finbar’s is a family-owned neighbourhood pub. Their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration includes “green beer, silly hats & live music all day.” Enjoy beef and guiness stew followed by sticky toffee pudding all while being regaled by local musical acts.
1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
finbars.ca
Best Irish pubs in New Brunswick
Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub, Saint John, N.B.
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 1840s), Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub is ready to do some serious celebrating with live music and an extensive menu of elevated pub food classics.
112 Prince William St, Saint John
caskandkettle.com
O’Hickey’s Irish Pub, Fredericton, N.B.
O’Hickey’s opened in Fredericton just last year, making this their second St. Patrick’s Day. New beer kegs have been installed in preparation for this year’s events, which will span the whole week.
514 Queen St, Fredericton
facebook.com/OHickeys-Irish-Pub
Best Irish pubs in Montreal
Le Vieux Dublin Pub & Restaurant, Montreal, PQ
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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.
636 Rue Cathcart, Montreal
dublinpub.ca
McKibbin’s Bishop Street, Montreal, PQ
McKibbin’s Irish Pub now counts four (soon to be five) locations around Quebec, but it all started at the location on Bishop Street in Montreal. The dark walnut bar is said to have one of the largest selections of beer taps in Canada.
1426 Bishop St, Montreal
mckibbinsirishpub.com
Pub Saint-Patrick, Montreal, PQ
Named for the saint himself, Quebec City’s Pub Saint-Patrick is in the heart of the historical district in an 1840s building. This St. Patrick’s Day will see a weekend of live music acts (and opportunities to enjoy the city’s holiday parade).
1200 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec
pubsaintpatrick.com
Best Irish pub in Quebec
Le Trèfle Limoilou, Quebec City, PQ
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.
699 3e Ave, Quebec City
trefle.ca
Best Irish pubs in Ontario
McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill, Guelph, Ont.
McCabe’s is a well-known line of Irish pubs in Southern Ontario (Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and London), often frequented by students. The Guelph location is planning a day-long party with Irish dancing, prize giveaways, drinks and more.
9 Wyndham St N, Guelph
mccabesguelph.com
The Irish Harp Pub, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
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. 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, which begin on March 18th, the day after St. Patrick’s Day. You could even win a trip to Ireland.
245 King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake
theirishharppub.com
The Corktown Irish Pub, Hamilton, Ont.
Dating back to the 1800s, Corktown Irish Pub is Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment and live music venue. Their calling their 94th annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities the Best Paddy’s Weekend Party in Canada.
175 Young St, Hamilton
corktownpub.ca
Best Irish pubs in Toronto
Belfast Love Public House, Toronto, Ont.
Toronto’s Belfast Love will be setting up their beer garden for this St. Patrick’s Day, with flowing Guinness and Jameson and a giveaway contest to win a trip for two to Dublin.
548 King St W, Toronto
freehouse.co/locations/belfast-love
Pure Spirits, Toronto, Ont.
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 love for their $2 Buck-a-Shuck Irish Point PEI Oysters to shine. Irish Salmon with hazelnut gremolata, colcannon and gravy is on the menu, as is Ontario-based Rowe Farms Bangers & Mash with heirloom carrots and gravy. Guinness and green beer are $10 a pint.
Tank House Lane, Toronto. Pure Spirits.ca
Stout Irish Pub, Toronto, Ont.
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 Irish dancing and music on the 17th.
221 Carlton St., Toronto
stoutirishpub.ca
Dublin Calling, Toronto, Ont.
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 at starts on Friday the 14th of March, and features “shamrocks & shenanigans, Celtic tunes and pot o’gold surprises.”
250 Adelaide St W, Toronto
dublincalling.com
Best Irish pubs in Manitoba
Shannon’s Irish Pub and Eatery, Winnipeg, MB
Shannon’s likes to call themselves “Winnipeg’s best-kept secret.” They’re planning a weekend-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring unique attractions like karaoke and a photo booth, in addition to the live Celtic music, Irish dance performances and flowing drinks.
175 Carlton St, Winnipeg
shannonsirishpub.ca
Best Irish pubs in Saskatchewan
O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Saskatoon, Sask.
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 Guiness, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and cola – or, try a Crown Float, which is cider topped with Guinness.
222 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
osheasirishpub.ca
O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub, Regina, Sask.
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. For St. Patrick’s Day, get ready for Irish dancing and pipers.
1947 Scarth St, Regina
ohanlons.ca
Best Irish pubs in Alberta
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant, Calgary, Alta.
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 and can skip the inevitable St. Patrick’s Day lineup.
114 8 Ave SW, Calgary
jamesjoycepub.com
The Lennox Irish Pub, Calgary, Alta.
The Lennox Irish Pub is centrally located in Signal Hill and offers a view of the nearby mountains and a menu featuring all Alberta beef – and a signature Calgary-brewed beer.
5909 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary
lennoxirishpub.com
O’Byrne’s Irish Pub, Edmonton, Alta.
Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue district is home to O’Byrne’s, which describes itself as “Classic Irish traditions with Edmonton’s lively charm.” Decorating for St. Patrick’s Day started back in February, so the upcoming party is sure to impress.
10616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
obyrnes.com
Duggan’s Boundary, Edmonton, Alta.
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. What else is promised? “Green beer, green swag, Irish dancers & live music.”
9013 88 Ave NW, Edmonton
duggansboundary.ca
Best Irish pubs in British Columbia
Dublin Crossing Irish Pub, Surrey, B.C.
This spacious Surrey pub boasts soaring ceilings and a loft area, all outfitted in medieval-Celtic-themed decor. Swing by on St. Patrick’s Day for Irish dancing, bagpipers, live music and prize giveaways.
18789 Fraser Hwy #101, Surrey
dublincrossing.com
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub, Whistler, B.C.
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.
4320, 170 Sundial Crescent #170, Whistler
whistler.dubhlinngate.com
Smith’s Irish Pub, Vancouver, B.C.
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.
208 & 212 Carrall St, Vancouver
smithsofgastown.ca
The Blarney Stone, Vancouver, B.C.
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 51st) will kick off with a brunch at 11 a.m. and continue through into the wee hours.
216 Carrall St, Vancouver
blarneystone.ca
Irish Times Pub, Victoria, B.C.
Recently name TripAdvisor’s Choice Top Pub in Victoria for 2024, the Irish Times Pub is a popular spot all 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 boasts largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Canada. Prefer to drink something made locally? More than 40 local craft breweries are on tap, and there’s also a wine list featuring some of the best British Columbia wines.
