St. Patrick’s Day 2024 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.
Nova Scotia
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
Durty Nelly’s was designed in Ireland, shipped in pieces across the Atlantic and put back together in the heart of Halifax’s entertainment district. Since opening in 2009, the pub has become a local institution and a go-to for St. Patrick’s Day. This year they’ll be serving hot Irish whiskeys on the patio.
1645 Argyle St, Halifax
durtynellys.ca
Finbar’s Irish Pub
Bedford’s Finbar’s is advertising “green beer, silly hats & live music all day” at their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Local musical acts will be playing all day, starting at 9:30 a.m.
1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
finbars.ca
New Brunswick
Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub
With three locations around Saint John (which is known as Canada’s most Irish City) and an extensive menu of pub food classics, Cask & Kettle is ready to do some serious celebrating.
112 Prince William St, Saint John
caskandkettle.com
O’Hickey’s Irish Pub
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
Prince Edward Island
Olde Dublin Pub
Charlottetown’s original Irish pub opened up in 1983, serving a combination of traditional Irish and Eastern-Canadian fare. (Think Guinness-oyster pairings). Local musicians Gordon Belsher and Courtney Hogan-Chandler will be taking to the stage this St. Patrick’s Day for a selection of Celtic music.
131 Sydney St, Charlottetown
oldedublinpub.com
Newfoundland and Labrador
Bridie Molloy’s
Bridie Molloy’s describes themselves as “A traditional Guinness pub paired with an exceptional restaurant in historic St. John’s, Newfoundland.” The pub is planning a whole weekend of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, with a lineup of local bands and Irish breakfasts and brunches on the schedule.
5 George St, St. John’s
bridiemolloys.ca
Shamrock City Pub
Also planning to party all weekend in St. John’s is Shamrock City, who will be hosting Newfoundland musicians like the singer Down Forward and musical trio known as the Salt Beef Junkies.
340 Water St, St. John’s
shamrockcity.ca
Quebec
Le Vieux Dublin Pub & Restaurant
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
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
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
Le Trèfle Limoilou
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
Ontario
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. The Guelph location is planning a day-long party with Irish dancing, prize giveaways, drinks and more.
9 Wyndham St N, Guelph
mccabesguelph.com
Belfast Love Public House
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
Stout Irish Pub
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
If you’re looking for a jam-packed club-style party this St. Patrick’s Day, head to Dublin Calling in Toronto. This year’s bash starts at noon, and will feature “shamrocks & shenanigans, Celtic tunes and pot o’gold surprises.”
250 Adelaide St W, Toronto
dublincalling.com
The Irish Harp Pub
All of the materials that restored the historical building holding Niagara’s Irish Harp Pub were shipped over from Ireland in 2005. This year, they’re running a “12 Days of St. Paddy’s Day Giveaways” promotion – buy a pint of beer before the 16th to have your name added to the draws, which begin on the 18th and include a trip to Ireland worth $4000.
245 King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake
theirishharppub.com
The Corktown Irish Pub
Dating back to the 1800s, Corktown Irish Pub is Hamilton’s oldest licensed establishment and live music venue. Their 93rd annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities kick off on the 14th with a special comedy night (headlined by Bob Kerr) and conclude with a day of live music and drinks on the 17th.
175 Young St, Hamilton
corktownpub.ca
Manitoba
Shannon’s Irish Pub and Eatery
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
Saskatchewan
O’Shea’s Irish Pub
O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown Saskatoon is a cozy and kitschy venue (keep an eye out for the “leprechaun entrance”) – and you can bring some of those vibes home by entering their St. Patrick’s Day giveaway for a Guinness dart board.
222 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
osheasirishpub.ca
O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub
Shelves filled with books and Guinness memorabilia line the walls at Regina’s O’Hanlon’s. St. Patrick’s Day 2024 features a new, exclusive food menu and live entertainment (including pipers).
1947 Scarth St, Regina
ohanlons.ca
Alberta
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
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.
114 8 Ave SW, Calgary
jamesjoycepub.com
The Lennox Irish Pub
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’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
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
British Columbia
Smith’s Irish Pub
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
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
Recently awarded the TripAdvisor’s Choice label for 2023, Victoria’s Irish Times Pub goes by the slogan “food for the body, drink for the spirit and music for the soul.” See for yourself by checking them out at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which kicks off at 9.
1200 Government St, Victoria
irishtimespub.ca
Dublin Crossing Irish Pub
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
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.
