Looking for the best ways to enjoy St Patrick's Day in London? If you fancy great Guinness with some really good Irish food to go with it, or if you're after a big party, we've got you covered.
Special parties, menus and events
Corrigan's make FANTASTIC Irish coffee
The Auld Shillelagh (Stoke Newington, 17 March) Stokey pub The Auld Shillelagh are teaming up with Kerrygold on St Patrick's Day for quite the party. There will be complimentary Irish stew, Emerald Eats serving up chicken fillet rolls, crisp sandwiches and more with live music and Glendalough Whiskey specials.
Corrigan's (Mayfair, 10-17 March) - Richard Corrigan's restaurant will have a special St Patrick's menu, using the best of British and Irish produce. Dishes include Glazed ham with onion soubise, mustard pickled shallots and champ, Guinness braised ox cheek with poached oyster and colcannon and Richard’s Irish stew with lamb, potato and white wine.
Cafe Francois (London Bridge, 17 March) - They'll be serving Rocks oysters for £1 each on the night, and also just for this night, will have Guinness on draught. You'll also find Guinness and oysters down in Frank's Bar at the original Maison Francois.
Brigadiers (City of London, 17 March) - For one day only, they're teaming up with City institution Sweetings, for a terrace takeover where guests can enjoy oysters, black velvets and Caffrey's stout.
A batch of Irish cocktails on at Hawksmoor all month
Hawksmoor (across London) - all of their London restaurants will be serving up a trio of Irish cocktails in collaboration with Irish whiskey brand Teeling. There's a Gold Fashioned (made with Kerrygold Irish butter), a Shamrock Shake served soft or hard with a shot of Teeling, and a Hawksmoor Irish Coffee. The drinks will be on offer throughout March.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery (Covent Garden, 13-17 March) - Obviously, as the London home of Guinness, the brewery will be putting on a few events. They'll have a special menu at The Porter's Table, live music, oyster shucking at Old Brewer's Yard, and a limited-edition Irish Breakfast Tea Amber Ale. On the 17th, there's a big celebration in the Guinness Vaults, hosted by Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon, with live performances from folk song writer and harpist, Molly Donnery, and Dublin-based rapper, KhakiKid.
The George (Fitzrovia, 17 March) - The Fitzrovia pub will have their special Irish coffees, made with Glendalough’s Double Barrel Whiskey, coffee and a homemade Guinness reduction, as well as pints of Guinness (of course), and specials that include bacon and cabbage croquettes and Tayto sambo & Guinness. All that and live music through the night too.
Yes, we know the shamrock on the top of a Guinness is a cliché but this does look very good. It's part of the Guinness St Patrick's Day events.
The Pig's Ear (Chelsea, 17 March) - For the night, they'll have live Irish folk music, "perfectly poured Guinness", oysters from the west coast of Ireland and fresh Guinness cakes with sour cream frosting on the menu all day.
The Sun Tavern (Bethnal Green, 17 March) - Once again, they're teaming up with Teeling Whiskey to create a menu of special cocktails (only £9 each), including the "Beyond The Pale" with Kerrygold butter, chestnut and Madeira. There will be a live Cèilidh band in the afternoon, Oyster Boy serving up free oysters in the evening and then Drew McConnell of Babyshambles will take to the decks in the evening.
Boxpark (Croydon, Wembley, Camden & Shoreditch) and Boxhall (City of London) - Across multiple dates, both Boxhall and Boxpark have special events on. They include bottomless brunches at Boxpark, and a Six Nations Super Saturday viewing at Boxhall, along with live performances, special Jameson cocktails and a lot more besides.
Cocktails served in very stylish Waterford crystal at The Bloomsbury
The Bloomsbury (Bloomsbury, 14 and 17 March) - On both days, this hotel bar will have perfectly poured Guinness, freshly shucked oysters by Oyster Man Sam and live traditional Irish music in The Bloomsbury Club and oysters served with Champagne and Irish bar bites.
Langan's Brasserie (Mayfair, 17 March) - The restaurant will be putting on a special set menu on the day for £95, including dishes like warm ham hock and parsley terrine with soft-boiled quail’s egg and boxty, Irish stew, Guinness-braised ox cheeks and a Guinness chocolate cake to finish.
The St Patrick's Day Festival at Trafalgar Square (15 March) - in conjunction with the parade, there will be food and drink at the Trafalgar Square event, with Anna Haugh's The Wee Sister making an appearance, along with Clonakilty, Blanco Nino and more.
Special St Patrick's Day dishes
Fortitude Bakehouse (Bloomsbury) - St Patrick's Day Beignet
Run by a member of The Murphia Dee Rettali, Fortitude's special bake for the season is a St. Patrick's Day Beignet, stuffed with stewed, sour-sweet baked apple compote, a malted milk cream and finished with a dusting of matcha and a shortbread Shamrock. Available on 17 March until they sell out.
Burger & Lobster (Various locations) - Lobster spice bag
Burger & Lobster are getting in on the spice bag craze with their luxe twist. In their version, you'll find half a fried lobster, fried king prawns, chunky chips, peppers and onions, Chinese spices and Chinese curry sauce. (From 17 March 2026 for four weeks)
Crust Bros (Covent Garden, Waterloo, Earl's Court) - Guinness Rarebit & Sugar Pit Cured Bacon Pizza
Crust Bros have teamed up with Richard Corrigan's Daffodil Mulligan for this special pizza. It has a Guinness Rarebit base, layered with sugar pit-cured bacon (from Irish butcher Peter Hannan) spring onions and chives, a drizzle of Guinness BBQ sauce and shaved Coolea cheese on top. Available from 9 March 2026 for a limited time.
De Nadas (Shoreditch) - Nancy Spains St Patrick's empanada
De Nadas have teamed up with Nancy Spains to create a special St Patrick's Day Empanada, filled with Murphy's braised beef, carrots, onions and thyme. It'll be available in their Shoreditch shop from 16-31 March.
Mayfair Chippy (Mayfair and Knightsbridge) - Steak and oyster pudding
Their special pie for the day is made from braised Longhorn beef and topped with a crispy Carlingford oyster, pea puree and HP gravy. They'll be serving it with a pint of London Black Cab Stout. (Available 17 March only)
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