Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Bristol

One of the best things about St. Paddy’s Day is the way people gather together to share joyful moments. If you want to fully immerse in the celebration, you have to choose a venue that creates a strong sense of community and excels in hospitality. Luckily, you don’t have to look far. When you enter The Knowle you aren’t just a customer, you’re family. The pub provides more than just food and drinks, it provides a great deal of positive experience made of friendly service and a homely atmosphere. You can be sure to feel welcome here and embrace St. Patrick’s Day. And if you arrive early, you can catch the sun in the lovely beer garden. Fingers crossed the weather will match the spirit of the celebration.

If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and stay as true to the tradition as possible, visiting an Irish pub should be an obvious choice. Seamus O’Donnell’s is everything you can expect from an Irish venue as it’s stocked on beers, whisky and poteen. If you get there early on the day, you can expect Irish tunes delivered to you by great live bands. Be prepared to dance the day and night away in style. If you’re lucky, the ‘buy one beer for the price of two and receive a second beer free’ offer might still be in place 😉

The Canteen is nothing like the type of canteen that you probably know from school – it’s a friendly venue that attracts both locals and tourists and where you can mingle without feeling out of place. Existing in the Bristol scene since 2009, it’s known as the best hangout spot that provides live music and a vegetarian menu. Irish stew might be your food of choice for St. Paddy’s Day, but The Canteen’s tasty dishes will make you appreciate greens more – it’s a colour of the celebrations after all. Expect a celebration with a bang, with live bands inviting you to let loose on St. Patrick’s Day. The entry is free of charge, need we say more?

To make sure you approach St. Patrick’s Day the right way, consider starting the celebration a few days before the date. After all, it’s never too early to invite a little more joy to your life. Of course, we’re talking about the legendary parade that moves from Trinity Centre to St. Nicholas Market. From there, you can head to O’Neill’s – the legendary Irish-themed pub – and continue the celebrations with delicious food and drink. If you happen to be named Patrick or Patricia, you can expect a free pint of Guinness, too! And if you want to come back for more, O’Neill’s is hosting a party on the 17th – green clothing and a positive attitude is a must.

In search of a traditional pub feel? Head to The Star. It’s run by an Irish family and can capture your heart with its warm atmosphere. According to the landlord, it’s the place where you’re guaranteed to meet friends and have a good craic, all while sipping on a pint of Guinness at an affordable price. If you’re lucky, you might get to sit outside and listen to live folk music as well. There’s no better way to honour Saint Patrick than spending an evening drinking and socialising. Go big or go home, as they say.