Prepare your shamrocks, hats and dress in green… St. Patrick’s Day is back in Montreal!
We visit downtown Irish pubs, drink Irish coffee at all hours of the day, and see the St. Patrick’s Day parade…
We’ve got a list of the best ways to celebrate in Montreal this year,and a little bird told us that it’s going to be warm and sunny for the main part of the celebrations, this Sunday, March 16…
1. annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
March 16 marks the 200th St. Patrick’s Day Parade: the second-largest parade in North America (after New York City). We’ve got all the details here!
Don’t forget to book your place in advance, so you can see it all! There’ll be a queen, beer, dancing, lots of Irish pride and bagpipes…
When? Sunday, March 16, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m.
Where? The parade will start at noon at the corner of Fort and De Maisonneuve, and end at Jeanne-Mance and De Maisonneuve.
2 Montreal Irish Pubs
We visit one of Montreal’s classic Irish pubs to get in the mood before (or after) March 17, because one day isn’t enough to celebrate the Irish holiday in style. Beer, Irish coffee, dancing, a bit of history, music, and of course we’re going to kiss every Irish person we meet – with their consent.
We visit one of the Ye Olde Orchard pubs offering lunch, karaoke, open mics and performances between March 14 and 17.
There’s also a special menu including poutine with Guinness sauce, fish n’ chips and steak and mushroom pie…
When? Between March 14 and 17
Where?
- Kelly’s: 88 Avenue Donegani, Pointe-Claire
- Mountain: 1189 rue de la Montagne
- Monkland: 5563 Avenue Monkland
- Prince Arthur: 20 Prince Arthur Street West
3.green food
For the occasion, bagel store Kettleman’s is cooking up green bagels!
And they’re topped with matching cream cheese …
When? From March 9, for a limited time only
Where? 1285 Avenenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
4 Irish Drinks
After watching the parade downtown, you won’t want the party to end there…. Here are the Irish Pubs that are open and all green until late, late, late:
🍀McKibbins on Bishop Street, with brunch, Irish dancing and live music!
🍀Ye Olde Orchard, a downtown Irish classic
🍀McLean ‘s, with live music and celebration all weekend long
🍀Sir Winston Churchill
🍀Hurley ‘s Pub, with live music throughout St. Patrick’s week
🍀One Punch Mickey’s
🍀Pub McCarold
🍀Pub Bishop & Bagg
🍀Le Vieux Dublin
🍀Honey Martin Pub
5.drinking whisky…
Burgundy Lion, the legendary pub in the South West, offers private whiskey tastings for great spirits lovers.
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Ireland’s heritage without being part of the hustle and bustle of city celebrations, this is the place to be! Alternatively, head to the pub during opening hours to sample Quebec’s largest whiskey selection (over 750 varieties).
Where? 2496 Notre-Dame Street West
🍀HappySt. Patrick’s Day!🍀