Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day in London

Celebrating the bonds between the British and Irish, the annual St Patrick's Day Festival takes place on Sunday before St Patrick's Day and includes a procession of Irish marching bands, dance troupes, and pageantry. The parade starts at midday at Hyde Park Corner and travels through Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street St James's, Cockspur Street, and Trafalgar Square, before ending at Whitehall. Various family concerts, children's films, youth performances, community choirs, workshops, and other events take place there throughout the day.

In the lead-up to St Patrick's Day, Sael and its Blind Pig bar are offering a specially decorated setting to enjoy what is arguably Central London's most affordable Guinness at just £4.25 a pint. For those seeking a classic pairing, guests can tuck into either roasted or fresh oysters served with a stout for a combined price of £8. Additionally, fans of spirited caffeine can take advantage of a limited-time offer on Irish coffees, available at both venues for £5 throughout the festive period.

Recently relaunched as The Falconbrook, this Battersea pub is pouring £5 Guinness all night, paired with great tunes, a Guinness bucket hat or two, and a cheeky Jameson chaser for a great Tuesday all around. The team are specially trained to take care of every pint, making the cosy pub Battersea's favourite spot for Guinness.

It might not be everyone's cup of Guinness, but if you're feeling fit on Saturday afternoon, get yourself down to Hyde Park for the annual London St Patrick's Day Run. Participants will complete a 5k lap of the perimeter of the park, starting and finishing at the Lodge Café by Hyde Park Corner. Afterwards, head to the nearby Horse and Groom pub for Six Nations rugby and socialising.

Walthamstow's social club and beer hall will start off its St Patrick's Day festivities early with a themed party on Saturday, complete with traditional live music, Maguire O'Shea Dance Academy dancers, coddle on the menu, and more. The next day, it's the families' turn, with an all-ages family-friendly party with live music and ceilidh dancing.

The Bloomsbury hotel is hosting a special Irish-themed double bar takeover in honour of St Patrick's Day, featuring expert mixologists, live traditional music, and classic Irish cuisine. In addition, they've teamed up with Waterford to offer exclusive cocktails at both venues, served in a martini glass inspired by the Gothic architecture of Lismore Castle.

As you can imagine, March is the busiest month for the London Irish Centre, the city's epicentre for Irish arts and culture. More or less all of their events will let you tick “do something for St Paddy's” off your bucket list, with options including Irish language courses, Irish book club, and live music. Some specific St Patrick's Day highlights include a charity ceilidh and a live trad music session. Check their website for the full rundown.

Darby's will commence St Patrick's Day festivities on 15 March already, putting a trad music spin on its regular Sunday sessions. And for St Patrick's Day proper, live music will set the tone for a Paddy's Day menu celebrating top-quality Irish produce. Dishes include Carlingford Rock oysters, Gubbeen and ham croquettes, lamb “spice bag”, seaweed-crusted lamb pie, and end-of-season lamb with colcannon, finished with a Five Farms custard tart.

Mark St Patrick's Day at The George in Fitzrovia on Tuesday 17 March with Glendalough Irish coffees, perfectly poured pints of Guinness, and festive food specials. Live music from Quartz Live will keep the atmosphere lively throughout the celebration.

Soho's legendary Phoenix Arts Club entertainment venue is hosting a St Patrick's Day-themed cabaret show and dinner on the big day. Featuring the best in Irish talent, the show will include comedians, burlesque bombshells, West End stars, Irish dancers, drag kings, and more, accompanied by Irish-inspired cocktails. After the show wraps up, you can keep on partying til late.

Nancy Spain's St Patrick's Day celebration is honouring community and proper pub tradition. From 3pm, live Irish music will move from soulful ballads to lively jigs, alongside expertly poured pints of Murphy's and a strong line-up of Irish whiskeys. No tickets required – just an open-door, home-from-home atmosphere and plenty of genuine craic.

The famed Camden Market is holding a family-friendly festival on the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, with a varied programme of events and workshops throughout the day. You can learn how to make soda bread, play traditional Irish instruments, join in painting a big mural, see performances by acrobats, and more. Best of all, the events are free.

Celebrate the occasion with an elegant set lunch at Anglo-French brasserie Langan's. In sophisticated surroundings with art on the walls, diners can sample dishes that celebrate Irish culinary traditions. You'll get three courses plus canapés, and there's Irish entertainment to keep the party going.

On-trend Islington bar The 411 is hosting a St Patrick's Day takeover in the lead-up to the holiday. Visit this spacious and fun venue for DJ sets on until late, lots of Guinness, and fantastic deals on drinks so your glass will never be empty. There's pizza if you need to line your stomach, fun activities like pool and beer pong, and a warm and welcoming vibe.

The O'Neill's pubs are kicking off a week-long celebration packed with Irish festivities, live sports, and unbeatable drinks offers in the lead-up to St. Patrick's Day. The party starts with screenings of the Cheltenham Festival and continues with Six Nations rugby action, accompanied by exclusive deals to help make O'Neill's pubs the ultimate destination for an authentic Irish celebration.

The Sun Tavern, home to London's largest Irish whiskey collection, is hosting a St Patrick's Day party in collaboration with Teeling Irish Whiskey, featuring a special cocktail menu, complimentary oysters from Oyster Boy, and live music. The celebration kicks off in the afternoon with a traditional cèilidh band, followed by a DJ set from Drew McConnell of Babyshambles, keeping the energy high until the early hours.

The Pig's Ear in Chelsea is hosting a lively St Patrick's Day celebration on Monday evening. The bar will be filled with Irish folk music and dancing, and their famous basin of oysters will be topped up to the brim with shells from Ireland. Fresh Guinness cakes with sour cream frosting will also be available throughout the day, and the bar will of course be stocked with Guinness.

The Hard Rock Cafes in Piccadilly Circus and Old Park Lane are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special menu featuring bold Irish flavours. The highlight is the Irish Smash Burger, made with crispy beef patties, pub cheese, smoked bacon, and cabbage bacon jam, served with seasoned fries. Guests can also enjoy festive drinks, including Guinness, Irish coffee with Jameson, and the refreshing Irish Apple Crush, making it the perfect spot for a rock 'n' roll-inspired St Paddy's celebration.

Burger & Lobster is celebrating St Patrick's Day with the UK's first lobster spice bag, a shellfish spin on Ireland's cult late-night takeaway classic that's been having a bit of a moment recently. The limited-edition dish features fried lobster, king prawns, chunky chips, peppers, onions, and Chinese-style spices with curry sauce. It launches on 17 March for four weeks across all sites, available to eat in or take away.

Albert's Schloss is hosting a month-long St Patrick's festival, with the biggest celebrations centred on the key March weekends and 17 March itself. Expect Irish food specials, Guinness on draught, Jameson cocktail creations, and high-energy entertainment, including Celtic-inspired cabaret, live bands, and DJs. The Soho bier hall will be transformed with an Irish twist, livening up its usual Alpine party atmosphere with folk music, performances, and plenty of craic.

For a high-energy St Patrick's Day in London with plenty of craic, amazing Grace delivers late-night live music throughout the week alongside Irish spice bags and a dedicated Jameson drinks menu. Expect perfectly poured pints of Guinness, Baby Guinness shot paddles, and a lively, crowd-packed atmosphere built for all-night celebrations.

For St Patrick's weekend, Bounce is adding unlimited draught Guinness to its bottomless brunch line-up for the first time. The offer also includes endless pizza, 90 minutes of Ping Pong or Ping Pong X, plus the usual beer, prosecco, and optional cocktail upgrades. It's a playful, high-energy way to mark the occasion with a proper Irish twist.

The Mayfair Chippy is marking St Patrick's Day 2026 with a pie & pint pairing featuring London Black Cab Stout and the signature steak & oyster pudding, filled with slow-braised Longhorn beef and topped with a crispy Carlingford oyster. It's available at both sites – just quote “Pie & Pint” when booking.

Café Royal Grill, once a regular haunt of Irish greats such as Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, is marking St Patrick's Day with a one-day-only menu. Designed by Culinary Director Kevin Gratton, the menu revisits Irish classics, from Carlingford Lough oysters and black velvet to bacon chop with cabbage and mash or Guinness-braised beef, ending with bread and butter pudding and Bushmills whiskey custard.

The newly opened Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London is hosting a varied St Patrick's Day for its inaugural festivities, featuring live music, oyster shucking, and a bespoke Irish Breakfast Tea Amber Ale. The celebrations culminate in a headline event at The Guinness Vaults on 17 March, offering a night of top-tier Irish comedy, rap, and folk music alongside traditional pies and pints. Throughout the festivities, guests can also indulge in a specially curated three-course menu by Executive Chef Pip Lacey at The Porter's Table restaurant, showcasing modern takes on classic Irish fare like Guinness braised beef stew.

The Market Place food hall in Leicester Square is going full Guinness for St Patrick's Day 2026, with its varied line-up of food vendors pitching in with dishes like Irish duck spice bag with Guinness curry sauce, Guinness-marinated beef lasagna, Guinness soft serve, Guinness coffee, and more. With the menu running from Monday to Friday, fans of the black stuff have plenty of time to sample it all.

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, Crust Bros and Daffodil Mulligan have collaborated to create a limited-edition Neapolitan pizza featuring bold Irish flavours. This unique offering combines a freshly baked leopard-print crust with a rich Guinness Rarebit base, topped with Peter Hannan's sugar pit cured bacon and a smoky-sweet Guinness BBQ drizzle. The partnership highlights a creative fusion of traditional Italian dough and signature Irish ingredients for a seasonal gastronomic experience.

Julie's in Holland Park is celebrating St Patrick's Day with a special offer of six oysters and a Guinness for £30. Under the new direction of Tara MacBain, the restaurant features a maximalist aesthetic and a French brasserie-inspired menu with modern flourishes. The venue is complemented by a striking ground-floor bar that blends ornate shell decorations with traditional timber panelling for a unique setting.

Riding House Café in Fitzrovia is marking St Patrick's Day with a special £15 offer featuring a pint of Guinness accompanied by oysters, soda bread, and Irish butter. The all-day dining venue has also introduced a seasonal stewed lamb shoulder with anchovy and parmesan dumplings to its new spring menu. Set in a stylish and light-filled space, Riding House offers a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy these festive Irish-inspired dishes from lunch through to dinner.

Rhum Tavern in the West End is collaborating with Mount Gay Rum to host a unique St Patrick's Day celebration featuring a limited "St Patrick's Day 1703" drinks menu. The event merges Irish traditions with Caribbean spirits, offering guests a range of options from Guinness steins to specialised rum-led serves like the 1703 Irish Coffee. For a complete experience, "The Holy Trinity" package allows visitors to enjoy a curated trio of the bar's signature festive drinks in one sitting.