Soaked in Guinness, cloaked in shamrock attire, and ready to celebrate all things Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day in London is one of the year’s first proper parties in the capital.
From the best Irish pubs to unmissable events, we’re about to break down all of the fantastic things going on across the city to honour this sacred day dedicated to St. Patrick.
This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17, but we have a whole weekend to celebrate prior with an array of exciting events, so get planning; it’s time to paint the town green! Here are some fab things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in London.
1. Visit one of London’s favourite Irish pubs
Because any St. Patrick’s Day is bound to feature a pub crawl at some point, right? Whether you fancy a quiet Guinness and some hearty scran, shots of whiskey or live Irish bands, you’re bound to find some excellent craic at one of London’s many Irish pubs. Here’s a few suggestions to get you started — hope your heads don’t get too sore at work the next day!
2. Head into central for the epic St. Patrick’s Day parade
Boasting a fabulous parade and live entertainment, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the return of London’s official St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Over 50,000 people are expected to take over central on Sunday, March 16, with a plateau of fun activities happening throughout the day. Irish sports stars from the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the Grand Marshals of the legendary St. Patrick’s Day parade, which kicks off by Hyde Park and concludes in Whitehall before a live concert takes over Trafalgar Square. Click here for more information.
3. Embark on a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style at London’s largest daytime bar crawl across central. Explore over ten buzzing bars in Leicester Square & Soho with epic drink deals, exclusive discounts, and unforgettable fun. For more information and tickets, click here or the link below.
4. Enjoy drag, dining and drinks at the London Edition
Berners Tavern at The London EDITION have partnered with Glendalough Distillery to host Jonbers’ Irish Revue hosted by esteemed RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, Jonbers Blonde. Tuck into a three-course meal and enjoy a fabulous drag spectacle, all celebrating the best of Irish cuisine and culture. This lively dining experience will take place on Saturday, March 15th at 12pm, costing £70 per person. For more info and tickets, click here.
📍10 Berners St, London W1T 3NP
5. Treat yourself to a Tayto Martini at Dickie’s Bar
At Dickie’s Bar in Mayfair, the Tayto Martini is making a bold return for St. Paddy’s Day, with two flavours to choose from: Cheese and Onion and Salt and Vinegar. The cocktail will be available from 10th-17th March, and pays homage to Ireland’s favourite crisps brand, blending creamy, tangy, and salty notes into a weird, yet totally wonderful concoction.
📍28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH.
6. Shuck Irish oysters at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Oysters hold a significant place in Ireland’s culinary history with Bentley’s Oyster Bar, a world-renowned hotspot in the heart of Mayfair, hosting a special St Patrick’s Day Oyster Masterclass. Participants will be taken on a tour of the Irish Coast, from Galway to Louth, with guests sampling a variety of oysters paired with champagne, wine, and Irish whiskey. Tickets cost £90. For more information, click here.
📍11-15 Swallow St, Piccadilly, London W1B 4DG
7. Have a free Espresso Martini at Howl at the Moon
One of Hoxton’s favourite boozers is teaming up with Kaahlúa to give away free espresso martinis at its St. Patrick’s Day party (on March 17th). Yep, that’s right; go and claim a free cocktail at the Howl of the Moon pub, who will be serving up the staple drink in exclusive Schneaky Espresso Martini Glasses. These cleverly designed pint glass disguises a classic Espresso Martini as a pint of stout.
It was recently revealed that 64% of cocktail feel the ‘St Patrick’s Day pressure’ to drink stout—so don’t give into peer pressure and use the password “Schneaky Espresso Martini” at the bar.
📍178 Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LH.
8. Head to The Ned for their temporary ‘Guinness Bar’
As one of our favourite hotels in London, The Ned is another stand-out option if you’re looking for a good knees-up this St. Patrick’s Day, with drool-worthy bar bites to boot.
The dedicated space will be adorned with vintage Toucan posters and nods to vintage Guinness paraphernalia, all while serving up Irish-themed drinks and snacks like their Mini beef and onion pie with Guinness gravy, or Caviar and Guinness crisps. This St. Paddy’s takeover will be happening from the 17th Match. For more info, click here.
📍27 Poultry, City of London, London EC2R 8AJ.
9. Check out the London Irish Centre in Camden
From the St. Patrick’s Day Festival to other unmissable events, the London Irish Centre is a charming community hotspot in Camden that focuses on preserving Irish culture and heritage. There’s always something going on, celebrating Irish music, art, the language, and traditions. So, whether you’re heading here St. Paddy’s weekend or not, be sure to scroll through their fantastic line-up of events.
📍50-52 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB
10. Get a pint of the black stuff at The Dublin Castle
Why stop there? Famed for their fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration and for being one of the best spots for live music in Camden, The Dublin Castle is a great option for the big day. Many iconic bands and artists have graced its humble stage, making it a great place to soak up some music history in the capital.
📍94 Parkway, London NW1 7AN
11. Party at this St. Patrick’s Day Festival with bottomless Guinness
On Saturday, 15th March 2025, London’s biggest St. Paddy’s Day party will be taking over Kentish Town Forum to raise a glass to all things Irish. Expect live music, DJs, and bottomless Guinness in an electric atmosphere—yes, that’s right, you can enjoy unlimited pours of the black stuff. No gimmicks attached; just fresh pints flowing all night long. For more information and tickets, click here.
📍9-17 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1JY
12. Celebrate in style at the Langan Brasserie
The iconic Mayfair institution, Langan Brasserie, are honouring their Irish roots from founding father Peter Daniel Langan, on Sunday 16th March from 12pm-4pm. You can enjoy a lively atmosphere with iconic Irish entertainment while savouring a complimentary glass of the finest Irish whiskey, as well as a set menu inspired by the flavours of Ireland. For more information, visit their website here.
📍Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LB
13. Enjoy live music and St. Paddy’s fun at Audley Public House
On Saturday, March 15, The Auldey Public House is bringing back its unmissable St. Patrick’s Day celebration. From live music to delicious foodie specials, it’s one of London’s favourite spots to paint the town green once March swings around. Be sure to arrive early if you want a good spot for a Guinness (or three).
📍41-43 Mount St, London W1K 2RX
14. Try out Ireland’s beloved ‘Spice Bag’ at 40FT Brewery
40FT Brewery are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by teaming up with sister restaurant, Acme Fire Cult for a full-on Irish all-dayer on Saturday 15th March! They’ll be launching their eagerly awaited Nitro Deep Stout, and there will be boozy Jameson Boilermaker cocktails. But best of all, ‘Spice Bags’ will be the dish of the day, so if you’ve always wanted to try this late-night staple in Ireland, now’s the chance to do so!
📍Bootyard, Abbot St, London E8 3DP.
15. Sip on some whiskey at The Sun Tavern
Home to London’s largest selection of whiskey, The Sun Tavern is an excellent option for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. On the big day (Monday, March 17th), the bar will partner with Teeling Irish Whiskey to create a bespoke cocktail menu for the occasion, they’ll serve up complimentary Oysters from Oyster Boy, as well as provide music from a live Cèilidh band, and a DJ to keep the party going. The party starts at 12pm and rounds off at 1am, with free entry all night. For more info, click here to visit their website.
📍441 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 0AN
16. Enjoy an epic St. Patrick’s party at Big Penny Social
Party the night away at the Big Penny Social and their unmissable St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Kicking things off with their St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 15, expect performances from local Irish legends including Coppermill Folk, who mix traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair, as well as the finest Irish dancing from Maguire O’Shea Dance Academy.
The next day, the whole family can get involved thanks to the Big Penny Social’s St. Patrick’s Day Family Party, where you can enjoy all the festivities from the day before, but with less Guinness.
📍1 Priestley Way, London E17 6AL
17. Give back with this charitable, Guinness-soaked dessert
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day, Bloomsbury local, The Lamb, has joined forces with beloved Italian restaurant, Ciao Bella, for an Irish twist on its classic tiramisu, available from 15th-17th March. What’s even better, for every tiramisu purchased, all proceeds will go directly to the Coram’s Fields Charity, a vital local organisation just a few doors away.
Blending Italian tradition with Irish flair, the limited-edition dessert features a Guinness-soaked sponge sandwiched with a Baileys infused mascarpone, delivering a creamy and indulgent take on the iconic treat. Don’t miss out if you’ve got a sweet tooth—or a yearning for the black stuff this St. Patrick’s Day.
📍94 Lamb’s Conduit St, London WC1N 3LZ.
18. Take on more bottomless Guinness at Market Place
With three locations dotted around the city, Market Place is taking over London’s street food scene—and it seems they’re throwing an epic St. Patrick’s day bash to mark the milestone. For just £35, enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited Guinness, plus a £10 food voucher to spend at any of Market Place’s incredible street food traders, meaning your pints only cost you a mere £25! Find your nearest location by visiting their website here.
📍Vauxhall, Peckham, and Harrow
19. Try this special St. Patrick’s Day cocktail at Archive & Myth
Search the hidden streets off Leicester Square and you might stumble across the hidden cocktail den Archive & Myth inside the legendary Hippodrome Casino, who are serving up a storm behind the bar to honour St. Patrick’s Day. Try their exceptional new cocktail, the Cold Irish, inspired by the iconic Irish Coffee, featuring Kinnahan’s Irish Whiskey, cold brew coffee along with white chocolate jersey cream—available long over ice or short for sippin’.
📍 The Hippodrome Casino Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH.
20. Celebrate all-things Ireland at The George in Fitzrovia
The George in Fitzrovia is inviting Londoners to join them for an unforgettable extended weekend filled with Irish festivities and St Patrick’s Day traditions. The pub will be celebrating from Friday 14th until 17th Monday March, with an Irish Coffee giveaway in partnership with Glendalough Whiskey, a Paddy’s Day Quiz Night with Irish comedian Peter Flanagan, Tayto crisps, table side oyster shucking, pints of Guinness, and an incredible lineup of live Irish music.
📍55 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LQ
21. Enjoy Irish scran and drinks at Albert’s Schloss
Although famed for its Bavarian vibes, Albert’s Schloss in Soho is going all out for St. Patrick’s Day. They’ll be running a menu of Irish food and drink specials, including Cow and Guinness Pie, Guinness and Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding, as well as Guinness on tap from Monday 3rd until Monday 17th of March. Alongside replacing its usual showtime spectacle with traditional Irish-inspired entertainment in the form of Irish Folk singers and a walkabout trio band on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th March.
📍20-24 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EU.
22. Visit the Bloomsbury Club for a swish St. Paddy’s Day
There’s an oddly satisfying hybrid happening at the Bloomsbury Club, with Irish culture beautifully clashing with its swish and swanky bash on Friday, March 14. The beloved bar in Bloomsbury is teaming up with one of Cork’s favourite bar PALADAR—which was voted the best bar in Ireland for two years in a row. For more information and bookings, click here to visit their website.
📍16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN
23. Treat yourself to a free Irish coffee at Grind
Nothing beats a good Irish coffee, especially when Bailey’s is concerned. To celebrate St.Paddy’s Day, Grind have launched their ‘Baileys Irish Coffee’, which combines the luxurious taste of Baileys with their specialty coffee, also featuring brown sugar, Irish whiskey, and a velvety sea salt Baileys cream float. You can even get your hands on a free one from 15 – 17 March at Grind’s Liverpool Street café by quoting the secret password ‘Kiss Me, I’m Irish’.
📍38 Broadgate, City of London, London EC2M 2QS.
24. Tuck into this Guinness Tirimasu at Pastaio
If parties and pubs aren’t your thing, there are still some fab ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in London. Head to Pastaio in Soho to try another special Guinness Tirimasu, created specifically to celebrate the big day. From the 14th-17th of March, the beloved pasta hotspot will serve a twist on the classic Italian dessert, with chocolate Guinness cake, mascarpone and lashings of Irish whisky, for £9.50.
📍19 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BN
25. Head to Gibney’s for a Guinness and some good vibes
Gibney’s knows a thing or two about pouring Guinness; they serve around 5,280 pints of it a month! Therefore, it’s only right that you pop in this St. Patrick’s Day for a pint of the black stuff, all accompanied by live music and bar snacks with live performances planned throughout the week. They even have a sister restaurant in the same building, Daffodil Mulligan, if you fancy a delicious meal beforehand—with St. Paddy specials to boot. For more information, click here.
26. Cheer on Ireland during a Six Nations game
The Six Nations is back and London pubs are now busier than ever on the weekends, packed with rugby fans, chanting, and pint glasses. Sounds like an ideal way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially if you’re cheering on the Irish this year! Be sure to check out our full round-up of perfect pubs for the Six Nations. You never know, you might find your next go-to spot.
27. Visit this Guinness-loving pub in the heart of Soho
The Toucan is one of the many Irish pubs in Soho throwing a St. Paddy’s Day extravaganza. With Guinness paraphernalia scattered all over the shop, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a couple of pints of the black stuff over the weekend. Not only are they honouring the Emerald Isle all weekend long and on the big day itself. Click here for our full round-up of Irish pubs.
📍19 Carlisle St, London W1D 3BY
28. See what’s on at London’s BOXPARK locations
London now boasts six BOXPARK locations, and of course, they are throwing some epic parties and events for St. Patrick’s Day. From a bottomless brunch in Shoreditch to unmissable parties in Wembley and Croyden, make sure to visit their website and book your tickets soon, as these events are surely going to be popular.
29. Throwback some Guinness shots at The Pig’s Ear
The team at The Pig’s Ear in Chelsea are putting on a proper knees up evening on Monday 17th March to celebrate accordingly. The bar will be filled with lively Irish Folk music from 6.30pm, with plenty of dancing encouraged into the night. Their famous basin of Achill oysters will be topped up to the brim with a tumble of Oysters from Ireland’s West coast, and each shell will be served with a Guinness shot. For more info and bookings, click here to visit their website.
📍 35 Old Church St, London SW3 5BS
30. Purchase this Irish coffee pastry at Pophams
This St. Patrick’s Day, indulge in an Irish coffee pastry from artisanal bakery, Pophams. Crafted with Pophams’ signature laminated croissant dough, each pastry is filled with a luscious Jameson Whiskey caramel and rich coffee crémeaux, then topped with a soft whipped white ganache infused with Pophams’ house blend coffee beans. There’s also a sprinkle of chocolate for good measure.
📍Popham’s has several locations across London. Find your nearest here.
31. Indulge in some St. Paddy’s treats at Hummingbird Bakery
More sweet treets now; celebrate the luck of the Irish in the most delicious way possible with The Hummingbird Bakery’s St. Patrick’s Day cake range. It includes the indulgent St Patrick’s Day Chocolate Guinness Cake and their brand-new cupcakes made special for the big day. To find your nearest Hummingbird Bakery, click here to visit their website.
📍 Multiple loactions around London. View here.
32. Visit this must-see exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre
Irish and London culture collide at this gorgeous art exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith. Journey from Beara: The London Collection is an extraordinary new exhibition by acclaimed Irish-Swiss artist Claudio Viscardi, featuring over 30 original works exploring mythology, lyrical landscapes, and the capital’s iconic architecture. Best of all, it’s completely free but booking is required. For more info, click here.
📍5 Black’s Rd, London W6 9DT
33. Check out London’s largest Irish pub
Since this round-up has been incredibly pub-heavy, it would be rude not to conclude with one of the most famous. Nestled just off Piccadilly Circus, Waxy O’ Connors is a labyrinth of charm with immersive interiors, including a real tree that was shipped from Ireland. Get lost in its gorgeous nooks and crannies, while enjoying a couple of pints for a fabulously festive St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, check out our article here.
They even have a sister pub that serves up Guinness via an elevator, and you can find out more information about that one here.
📍14-16 Rupert St, London W1D 6DD