It's true what they say - the luck of the Irish takes a special spot in everyone's hearts on Saint Patrick’s Day. Whilst officially on Monday 17 March, the festivities are taking place over the whole weekend. So embrace your inner leprechaun, trawl your wardrobes for green and skip on down to all of the best Irish pubs and dance floors Perth has to offer.
We hope you like Guinness, here are all the best places to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Perth.
Durty Nelly’s
397 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
Durty Nelly's is set to throw its biggest Paddy's Day bash yet full of all the Irish delicacies you could possibly desire. Opening at 7am, you can start the day with an early morning fry-up before carb loading on a proper McDonnells curry or chicken fillet roll - IYKYK. For entertainment, there'll be high energy Irish dancing and plenty of those killer Irish tunes.
Fibber McGee’s
711 Newcastle St, Leederville WA 6007
Pull up a seat at Fibber McGee’s and enjoy an epic feed and a few rounds of drinks while taking in the toe-tapping Irish music, dancing and more. It is Saint Paddy’s day so drinking lots and lots of Guinness is applauded, we suggest taking a pitcher—it lasts longer.
The Irish Club of WA
61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
On Sunday 16 March the St Patrick's Day festivities will be in full swing at The Irish Club with loaded McLoughlin pork sausages (the actual best), chips with curry sauce and a proper Irish stew. There'll be live acts all day including an Irish choir and the Celtic Dance Academy.
The Galway Hooker
3/148 The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
Head down to the beach to shake your shamrocks at The Galway Hooker with a two-day party full of traditional Irish bands, superb Irish coffee and some of the best Irish dancers. From 9am on Sunday and Monday, commence the day with a fry-up complete with all the trimmings before getting settled in for a seaside celebration like no other.
JB O’Reilly’s
99 Cambridge St, West Leederville WA 6007
A local treasure as far as Irish pubs go, the party goes on all weekend and we're totally here for the famous Sunday roast at JB O’Reilly’s this Paddy's Day. From Saturday through to Monday, expect all the usual antics with great music, award-winning Guinness and plenty of entertainment.
Johnny Fox’s
205 James St, Northbridge WA 6003
It's a five day affair at Johnny Fox’s with food and drink specials, the Celtic Rangers game, live music and Irish dancing at their massive St Paddy's Day festival. On the Monday there'll be an outdoor bar, leprechaun appearance, face painters, food hall pop up, photo booth and two stages playing all the Irish faves.
The Leederville Precinct
742 Newcastle Street, Leederville WA 6007
The Leedy precinct has lined up a grand ole' weekend to celebrate St Pat with live music, DJs, a good Irish feed and plenty of drink specials. You can check out Servo, The Garden and the Leederville Hotel for a full Irish brekky to line your stomach or classics like an Irish chicken curry, Guinness pie or spice bag. If you don't know what it is - Google it and add it to your list of must-tries immediately.
Besk
264 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA 6007
Head to Besk for your usual Monday night steak special and pair it with a Kilkenny Irish Red Ale or go all out and treat yourself with an Irish whiskey. There'll also be a limited number of steak and Guinness pies available and if it's as good as every other dish we've tried at Besk you know you'll be celebrating wisely.
The Woodvale Tavern
143 Trappers Dr, Woodvale WA 6026
Saint Paddy’s Day at The Woodvale Tavern is always a good idea and dressing up is highly encouraged if not insisted upon. Embrace your inner leprechaun over two days with grand Irish fare, Irish themed cocktails and a glorious lineup of live tunes.
Fenians Irish Pub
221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
The crew down at Fenians are giving us all the emerald isle-worthy celebrations with four days of Irish food, Irish music and Irish dancers. Thirsty? Their cocktails are simply spot on and we insist you try as many as responsibility possible.
An Sibin
147 James St, Northbridge WA 6003
We’ve found it; the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s at An Sibin in Northbridge. Gather all ye Irish folk dressed in emerald green and dance a jig or two with a massive line up of music and plenty of good craic.
Want more? Here are all our favourite Irish pubs in Perth.
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