Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Dublin

Bad Bobs is a late night bar and restaurant with brilliant live music. These guys love a good night out, especially when there’s something happening – like St Patrick’s Day for instance! You can pick any date in the calendar and be guaranteed that Bad Bobs will have some of the best music in Dublin, with artists taking to the stage every Thursday to Sunday. Expect cold beer, cool cocktails and guaranteed craic seven nights a week.

Okay, okay, fine dining might not be what you had in mind to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But what is more patriotic that chowing down on some seriously tasty food, prepared by some of Dublin’s finest chefs, using the best ingredients Ireland has to offer? A neighbourhood restaurant located in the vibrant suburb of Portobello, the Bastible team delivers a set menu based around seasonal produce. Real highlights include the decadent confit potato, served with lovage and beef tartare, the Lissadell oyster, topped with morita chilli and fennel pollen, and of course, the treacle tart served with a blood orange compote. Vegetarian menus are always available upon request, and the drinks menu, though small, is perfectly formed, showcasing some of the world’s most unique winemakers. Service is slick, and the waiting staff are friendly. For a seriously sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day celebration, look no further.

For an authentic taste of St Patrick’s day, head to Toners. Established in 1734, it’s one of Dublin’s oldest drinking establishments. With a sizeable beer garden outside, and plenty of roomy booths inside, it’s the perfect destination to celebrate with a group. The atmosphere is usually buzzing, so expect lots of noise on St Paddy’s Day. The staff are extremely friendly – as are the clientele – making you feel right at home. For food, pizza is the order of the day. The perfect accompaniment to any evening drinks, the pizzas are all provided by the neighbouring award-winning restaurant Cirillo. What’s not to like?

Located in the heart of Dublin City is Foyley’s – a well-loved live music venue and bar. This place boasts more than just crowd-pleasing music, however. The food is top-notch: in-house chefs work hard to prepare fresh and seasonal produce. From seafood chowder and goat’s cheese bon bons, to more hearty fare like chicken tenders and nachos, there’s something for everyone. We guarantee that the atmosphere will be buzzing this St Patrick’s Day. With a DJ set and dance floor to boot, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to celebrate. Food, music and quality drinks, sign us up!