Best Irish Pubs For St Patrick’s Day in Melbourne – 17th March

Spending St Patrick’s Day in Melbourne this 17th March? Here’s our round up of the best Irish pubs in Melbourne to make you feel right at home for the Irish celebration. With Guinness on tap, great Irish food as well as live traditional Irish music you can’t go far wrong as you catch the Craic at these gaffs.

P.J. O’BRIEN’S
Enjoy the best in Irish hospitality at this longstanding Southbank favourite. With Guinness on tap, a fully stocked oyster bar and live Irish music, you’ll not want to miss the weekly backpacker night, Sundaze.
Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, Southbank
pjobriens.com.au

THE QUIET MAN IRISH PUB
For the finest, gourmet Irish fare, head to this award winning Flemington venue, hailed as a little piece of Ireland in Melbourne. With regular trivia and live music nights, Irish dance classes, plus drinks and meal deals, you’re bound to have anything but a quiet one here.  
271 Racecourse Rd, Flemington
thequietman.com.au  

THE LAST JAR
Experience the best in Irish comfort food at this authentic and cosy pub, located in the heart of the city. With its toasty fire, bright farmhouse dining room and secret beer garden, The Last Jar provides the perfect escape from the CBD hustle and bustle.  
616 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
www.thelastjar.com.au

THE DAN O’CONNELL HOTEL
Welcome to one of Carlton’s original and favourite pubs. With $16 parma and pot and $1 taco deals to all night happy hours and weekly comedy, trivia and live music nights, you’ll find that there’s literally something for everyone here.  
225 Canning St, Carlton
thedan.com.au

BRIDIE O’REILLY’S
Bridie’s is one of the city’s liveliest Irish bars. Popular for its weekly dance parties, karaoke competitions, live music gigs, weekly meal and drink deals and sports screenings, head here for the perfect night to remember.
29 Sydney Road, Brunswick
bridiesbrunswick.com.au

By Sandy Dhaliwal