Time to dig out your green shirts lads and lassies! St. Patrick’s Day 2018 falls on a Saturday this year so every bar in the city will likely be having a party. To help you figure out the best places to show your Irish pride, we’ve compiled a list of seven places you can go and enjoy a pint or two. Hit up one place or all seven just remember to drink responsibly.
GUINNESS SPD 2018
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 11 Polson Street, Toronto
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Known as Canada’s largest St. Paddy’s Day party, Guiness SPD 2018 is back this year! Starting bright and early at 11:30 a.m. the day will be packed with a ton of festivities. Start of your day with a free pancake breakfast or some Lucky Charms cereal if that floats your boat. As the day turns to night, you can take part in playing a life-size Jenga game, face painting, foosball, live music from four DJs and so much more. More details on the event here.
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PADDY’S DAY LONG EXTRAVAGANZA
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto
The Gladstone Hotel will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party starting from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. You can sip on your favourite stout all day while enjoying deals on the finest brews and free samples. Live music and food will keep the party going and after once you’ve found your liquid courage, take a crack at some karaoke at 9 p.m.
SAINT PATRICK’S PARTY TO
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. you can head over to the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex for another St. Paddy’s day bash. This celebration will have live DJs, food vendors, art installations, photo booths and much more. There’s also a hint of Ireland at this party with Irish games and culture throughout the day. If you’d like to join the other 3000 plus people at this event you can get tickets here.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY @ STEAM WHISTLE BREWING
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 255 Bremmer Boulevard, Toronto
Nothing like spending St. Patrick’s Day at an actual brewery. From 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. you can enjoy live music from Poor Angus and Fresh Eire at Steamwhistle Brewery. A little Irish touch will be seen at the party with traditional Irish dancing and food. Most importantly you can expect brewery fresh Pilsner, Irish whiskey, vodka, cider and for those who have to get up early Sunday morning, some non – alcoholic drinks. If this sounds like your kind of party you can buy your tickets here.
THE PINT TORONTO’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 277 Front Street West, Toronto
The Pint Toronto is joining in on the St. Patrick’s Day party action and you can join them too from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. They’ll be serving green coloured beer if that’s your thing along with $5 pints of Guinness and $4 shots of Jameson.
THE CITIZEN TORONTO’S SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 522 King Street West, Toronto
The Citizen is going green this year in the theoretical and literal sense. From green beer, food and even people, you won’t be able to escape the St. Patrick’s Day vibe here! Toronto’s top DJs will be spinning all night along with beer specials to keep you on the dance floor. As an added extra bonus, no cover for the party!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT WAYNE GRETZKY’S
WHEN: March 16 & 17, 2018
WHERE: 99 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Wayne Gretzky is getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and is throwing two parties this weekend at his famed restaurant in Toronto. On both Friday and Saturday you can expect no entry fee, a Golden Puck with every purchase of Guinness revealing a secret prize, Guinness and Maple Leafs giveaways, an Irish themed pub menu and plenty of green beer! Saturday’s party will feature the extra bonus of a magic show with the incredible Baldini (5-8PM & 9-12AM), live music by Eddie C (4:30-7:00pm) & DJ Matty Rice on the 1s and 2s from 7:30 till closing time.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT BATCH
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 75 Victoria Street, Toronto
Paying tribute to its Gaelic roots this Saturday, Batch from Creemore is celebrating with a St. Patrick’s Day party including craft brews, live music and lots of eats from 11am to late. Drink deals include $5 of seasonal, house-brewed Irish Red Ale, $10 “Irish Cocktails” with a shot of whisky and pint of Creemore lager, giveaways and Cottage Brew band right in the heart of Toronto’s Irish pub hub.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT MACHO
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHERE: 92 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
This St. Patrick’s Day, everyone at Macho is a little Irish! The party starts at 11am with free pancakes on arrival (while supplies last) and with mucho Macho drink specials including $5 Baby Guinness, $5 Celtic Lowrides and $5 green beers all days, plus $2 mimosa top ups during brunch until 3pm.
