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All of the places to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2023 in Leeds

What's the craic?

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 13th March 2023

It's time to dust off your shamrocks, whack on your best green clobber and grab a Guinness because St Patrick's Day is here.

St Patrick’s Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a joyous celebration of Irish Culture, taking place on the 17 March. Think Guinness, leprechauns and an abundance of green attire.

Falling on a Friday this year, it is the perfect excuse night to get out on the town and have some fun. So whether you’re Irish or not, raid your wardrobe for all things green and head out in search of some good fortune.

With help from us at the Hoot, and the luck of the Irish, here are the best places in and around Leeds to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year.

Bottomless Guinness Brunch

Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March 2023 | Revolution Electric Press

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Have you got plans for St Patrick’s Day yet? Well if you haven’t, then you’ll want to head down to Revolution Electric Press for their ultimate St Paddy’s Day Bottomless Guiness Brunch. 

This Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March, Revs are really feeling the craic and will be transporting you to the streets of Dublin with live Irish bands, dancers and obviously loads of Guinness. For just £35 per person you can enjoy their Bottomless Brunch which gives you two full hours of unlimited drinks and a delicious brunch dish of your choice. 

So what are you waiting for? Get your mates together and book your table here.  

Walkabout

Monday 13 - Sunday 19 March 2023 | Woodhouse Lane

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This Australian themed sports bar know how to host a proper party and this St Paddy’s day is no exception. Grab yourself a double Jameson, ginger and lime for just £6 or a Jameson’s barrel back shot for just £3.50 when you buy a pint of Guinness. There’ll be live music on all night so make sure to practice your Irish jig in anticipation!

Find out more here.

Fléur Restaurant

Saturday 18 March 2023 | The Light, The Headrow

 

 
 
 
 
 
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It's no surprise that we absolutely love a bottomless brunch at Fléur. The huge selection of drinks alongside the delicious food and the Insta-worthy decor make it one of the best in the city. 

And this St Patrick's Day weekend they're doing a bottomless brunch and dinner complete with a playlist full of Irish tunes for you to get the party started. And if Guinness isn't your thing then they're happy to serve you a Baby Guinness (or two) instead. 

O'Neills Irish Bar

Monday 13 - Sunday 19 March 2023 | Boar Lane

People celebrating St Patrick's Day.
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Of course it only feels right to celebrate St Patrick's Day at an Irish bar, right? And O'Neills on Boar Lane definitely know how to throw a good party. We're talking a whole host of exclusive drink offers, Irish music and loads of live sport.

Oh and if your name is Patrick or Patricia, you'll get a free pint of Guiness from Monday - Thursday. What a winner.

Friends of Ham

Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 March 2023 | New Station Street

 
 
 
 
 
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We all love a Friends of Ham charcuterie board, it has to be said. So for this St Paddy's day they are hosting an Irish Beer and Cheese Celebration where diners will be able to indulge on the finest Irish produce all weekend.

We're talking a huge range of Irish beers and of course loads and loads of Irish cheese.

Bongo’s Bingo – St Patrick’s Day Special

Friday 17 March 2023 | Cookridge Street

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Looking for somewhere to drink and dance all whilst playing a game of bingo? Bongo’s Bingo is the perfect event for you. Offering an immersive, unforgettable experience full of raving, gaming and misbehaving. This St Paddy’s themed evening is always a sell out so make sure to grab your ticket in advance. With cash prizes up for grabs, you’ll definitely need the luck of the Irish on your side for this one!

Myrtle Tavern

Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 March 2023 | Parkside Road, Meanwood

Myrtle Tavern in Leeds.

This cosy pub in Meanwood are really bringing the craic this St Patrick's Day. On Thursday they are hosting an Irish Rock & Roll Bingo, on Friday a traditional Irish music performance and Saturday more live music from Irish band, Strangers in Trainers.

So whatever event takes you fancy, head to the Myrtle Tavern this weekend for a pint of Guinness or two. You can read their full event list here.

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Call Lane bar closes down for good after almost a decade in Leeds

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A popular bar and nightlife spot on Call Lane has closed its doors for good this weekend.

Revolución de Cuba - or Revs de Cuba, to most of us - announced the imminent closure of its Leeds bar last week, and went out with a 'final fiesta' on Saturday.

The venue opened on Call Lane, right in the heart of Leeds' nightlife heartland, back in 2015, and remained open after the collapse of Revolution's parent company back in January 2026.

The group's other venue in the city, Revolution at the Electric Press, did close immediately in January.

Revs de Cuba was famed for its Latin-inspired food and cocktails, and its late-night parties that tried to recreate the party atmosphere of Cuba.

The two-storey venue also had live music throughout the week, plus dancers and entertainment at the weekends.

Posting a statement to followers, Revs de Cuba wrote: "We have loved shaking your cocktails and creating unmissable parties and events over the years, but as of today, 15th August 2026, we will sadly be closing our doors in Leeds.

"We want to extend an enormous thank you for joining the Revolucion party and making some unforgettable memories.

"Any guests with bookings will be contacted in due course - Thank you for your patience and understanding. Goodbye and Gracias."

Commenting on their farewell post, one person wrote: "Noooooo! I had the best nights ever at Revs. I have the best memories. This cannot be trueeee."

Another said: "Thanks for so many years of Live Music and Joy."

And someone else posted: "what a place, end of an era."

The existing Revs de Cuba site in Leeds is under the steer of the NEOS Hospitality, who have revealed grand plans for its future...

Watch this space.

Read more: Light Night Leeds announces major changes for 2026, and dazzling new theme

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Light Night Leeds announces major changes for 2026, and dazzling new theme

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Light Night Leeds has announced some changes to this year's glittering light festival, along with an exciting new theme.

For the first time in its history, the beloved, free light trail will take place during half term, making it more accessible than ever to families across West Yorkshire.

The streets will be filled with projections, immersive artworks, and light installations across two nights - 28 and 29 October.

Happily, that also means it will fall a week after the clocks have gone back, which means the full programme can benefit from the darker evenings and begin from 6pm.

Leeds City Council has now revealed the theme for its 2026 edition of Light Night, which will be centred around tales of the city's past and future.

With the theme 'A City Speaks…', this year's Light Night will form part of Leeds 400, marking 400 years since Leeds was granted its first Royal Charter by King Charles I.

Contemporary art installations like performances and projections across city landmarks will explore the stories, people and places that have shaped Leeds over the past four centuries.

Familiar streets and buildings will be totally transformed for two very special evenings, with more than 40 artworks to discover.

Light Night Leeds will return on 28 and 29 October 2026
Light Night Leeds will return on 28 and 29 October 2026
Light Night Leeds will return on 28 and 29 October 2026. Credit: The Hoot Leeds

Last year, Light Night Leeds attracted more than 200,000 visitors to the city.

The full programme for 2026 is set to be announced at the end of September.

Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, said: "Light Night Leeds really shows off our city in the best light each year, bringing thousands of people together to enjoy hugely impressive projections and immersive experiences.

"The event is so important for the city, helping to establish Leeds as a cultural destination while making art accessible to everyone.

"The move into October half term, when the evenings are darker and children are off school, will make it easier for even more families to experience everything Light Night Leeds has to offer.

"It's wonderful to see an event that has been such an important part of Leeds since 2005 also play a key role in the Leeds 400 celebrations, using contemporary creativity to explore our past while looking towards our future."

Light Night Leeds 2026 takes place on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October, from 6pm to 9.30pm.

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