7 places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Montreal

Mar 15 2018, 11:38 pm

If there’s one thing Montreal knows, it’s how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to the annual parade that has been going on for nearly 200 years, the entire city (and all of its bars) come alive for St. Paddy’s weekend.

We’re talking about dyed beer, live Celtic music, and of course, lots of green attire.

Check out 7 places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal.

St. Patrick’s Day at McKibbon’s

McKibbon’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are known to be great. The fun starts at 6am this year, with a special St. Paddy’s breakfast that includes an Irish coffee. From 10am until 10pm, there will be live Celtic music played all day long. The fun continues on the weekend, where a continuous string of live music will be performed. And of course, McKibbon’s is known for their green beer. Get ready to do an Irish jig because all that music and libations are certainly going to make you want to dance.
When: March 16 to 18
Where: McKibbon’s, 1426 Bishop St and 3515 St Laurent Blvd

Sir Winston Churchill

As per usual, Crescent staple Sir Winston Churchill is guaranteed to be packed come Sunday, March 18th. After watching the parade, be sure to head to this downtown pub and take advantage of their Irish-style buffet, live music, and themed drinks.
When: March 18
Where: Sir Winston Churchill, 1459 Rue Crescent

St. Patrick’s Fest at Le CinQ

Club Le CinQ is throwing a massive St. Paddy’s Day bash on March 17th. The event gets sold out every single year and for good reason. As one of the most festive parties in the entire city, Le CinQ’s St. Patrick’s Fest features free St. Patrick’s Day swag, leprechaun entertainers, and drink specials. Tickets start at $10 a piece.
When: March 17, 10 pm
Where: Club Le CinQ, 1234 Mountain St

St. Patrick’s Day at Hurley’s

Kicking things off Friday night, Hurley’s Irish Pub will be filled with live Celtic tunes for the entirety of the weekend. If you’re planning to bar hop, be sure to head here before or after Winston Churchill’s as they’re only mere minutes from one another.
When: March 16 to 17
Where: Hurley’s, 1225 Crescent St

Irish Embassy

Montreal pub, the Irish Embassy, is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day bash. Starting at 6am on Friday, March 16th, the pub invites you to join them for breakfast (featuring Irish coffee). Later in the day there will be live music, and of course lots of beer. On March 18th (the day of the parade), the fun continues with more breakfast and live music. Most importantly, there is no cover charge on any given day.
When: March 16 to 18
Where: Irish Embassy, 1234 Bishop St

Studio 77

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a good old fashioned whiskey tasting. Studio 77 in Pointe Claire is hosting an exclusive whiskey tasting event for just 15 lucky people. There will be over 5 types of Irish whiskey to sample along with food for each person. Learn a little about Irish culture and drink something other than green beer this St. Patrick’s Day!
When: March 16, 7-9 pm
Where: Studio 77, 271 Lakeshore Dr

Maisonneuve Boulevard

What is the traditional way to celebrate St. Paddy’s in Montreal? The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, of course! This year, it’s taking place on Sunday, March 18, but the event, organized by the United Irish Societies of Montreal, will be taking a different route than usual. If it’s anything like previous parades, you can expect everything from dancing leprechauns to Gaelic music.

When: March 18, at 12 pm
Where: Maisonneuve Boulevard

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