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 each year. Think Guinness, leprechauns and an abundance of green attire.

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

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Revolution Electric Press, Cookridge Street

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 Saturday, 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.  

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday 17 March 2023 | City Centre

It’s the 25th year of St Patrick’s Day Parade celebrations in Leeds City Centre.

And as a city we sure know. how to celebrate.

This year, the beloved St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Sunday 17 March 2024, but throughout the day there will also be rides, refreshments and plenty of Irish dancing and music over at Millennium Square.

Read more: Everything you need to know about the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Leeds this year

Walkabout

All week | Woodhouse Lane

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.

O’Neills Irish Bar

Monday 11 – Sunday 17 March 2024 | Boar Lane

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.

Myrtle Tavern

All week | Parkside Road, Meanwood

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 Westlife and Boyzone tribute night and over the weekend even more live music from Irish bands.

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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