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12 Things to Eat and Drink on St Patrick's Day

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What's that? Your grandfather's fifth cousin, twice-removed once went on a day trip to Dublin? Of COURSE that means you're totally Irish, so what better way to celebrate St Patrick's (never, ever St Patty's) than by stuffing yourself with the deliciousness that is Irish cuisine from corned beef and cabbage to Irish stew. Here - in no particular order - are the best places in town to eat and drink Irish-style with a couple of St Pat's drinks specials thrown in for good measure. Sláinte!


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Alibi Room

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An ever-changing craft beer menu and a genuinely hospitable room make this a choice for the less party-hearty crowd wanting a St Pat's day treat. Sure the addition of hollandaise sauce makes the corned beef hash at the Alibi Room a little less authentically Irish, but the deliciousness more than makes up for it.

The Irish Heather

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Not a plastic shamrock in sight here - just authentic Irish gastro pub food - done absolutely right. Pretty much anything here will tick the Irish Food box but seriously, owner Sean's mammy's soda bread recipe will make you homesick for the Emerald Isle.

The Blarney Stone

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One of the city's best spots for being chatted up and definitely THE place to be over St Patrick's weekend with a full programme of live music, dancing and generally ceildh-ing the ass off anything that moves. Load up on colcannon and proper English bangers first.

Bella Gelateria

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The once-a-year special Shamrock Gelato - a delicious mix of vanilla and mint and a blend of Kale/Matcha for the green colour- makes this a very Vancouver way to celebrate St Patrick's.

Shamrock Alley

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New in the West End - taking over the legendary Beaver & Mullet spot in English Bay - get your Irish on here with their range of whiskeys and the house beer, Shamrock Lager. Try the Steak and Guinness pot pie with flaky puff pastry and a Guinness gravy.

The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

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It's a shamrock frenzy down at the Blackbird - Chef Alvin Pillay will be whipping up the Irish classics including corned beef and cabbage on St Pat's day and Jay Jones has created a green Connemara-based whiskey cocktail on sale from Friday through Monday for $10. Buy a shot of $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey and you'll be entered to win a draw for a trip for 2 to Ireland from now until 9pm Monday.

YEW Bar

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Admit it: you want to drink green drinks on St Patrick's - but instead of a pint of dubious green lager try this rather more classy alternative from Justin Taylor at YEW. 'Me Lucky Charm' - a take on an Irish Whiskey Sour - will be served from March 14th until the evening of March 17th.

Uva Wine Bar

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Lauren Mote & co will be pouring Jameson-heavy cocktails on Monday to celebrate St Pat's. Try a Irena's restriction: Jameson, elderflower, amaro nonino, zingiber crabapple bitters.

Doolin's Irish Pub

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Likely to be packed to bursting on St Patrick's with a over-Guinness'ed crowd. Smart kids know it's a marathon, not a sprint, so make sure you line that stomach with their rich Irish Stew.

Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug

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Making the bold claim to be the bar that sells the most Guinness in Vancouver, Johnnie Fox's gives great atmosphere on Granville and you can taste that Guinness in their Guinness and Beef Stew made with Alberta beef.

The Wolf & Hound

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Live music and daily specials make this a solid Kitsilano bet. Try the shepherd's pie with a Guinness and cheddar gravy for a taste of Irish home cooking.

Mahony & Sons

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Being a student on a budget doesn't mean you can't get a taste of Ireland too: the Irish Potato Soup with leek and gammon bacon here is just $6.50. Bargain.

Alibi Room

An ever-changing craft beer menu and a genuinely hospitable room make this a choice for the less party-hearty crowd wanting a St Pat's day treat. Sure the addition of hollandaise sauce makes the corned beef hash at the Alibi Room a little less authentically Irish, but the deliciousness more than makes up for it.

The Irish Heather

Not a plastic shamrock in sight here - just authentic Irish gastro pub food - done absolutely right. Pretty much anything here will tick the Irish Food box but seriously, owner Sean's mammy's soda bread recipe will make you homesick for the Emerald Isle.

The Blarney Stone

One of the city's best spots for being chatted up and definitely THE place to be over St Patrick's weekend with a full programme of live music, dancing and generally ceildh-ing the ass off anything that moves. Load up on colcannon and proper English bangers first.

Bella Gelateria

The once-a-year special Shamrock Gelato - a delicious mix of vanilla and mint and a blend of Kale/Matcha for the green colour- makes this a very Vancouver way to celebrate St Patrick's.

Shamrock Alley

New in the West End - taking over the legendary Beaver & Mullet spot in English Bay - get your Irish on here with their range of whiskeys and the house beer, Shamrock Lager. Try the Steak and Guinness pot pie with flaky puff pastry and a Guinness gravy.

The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

It's a shamrock frenzy down at the Blackbird - Chef Alvin Pillay will be whipping up the Irish classics including corned beef and cabbage on St Pat's day and Jay Jones has created a green Connemara-based whiskey cocktail on sale from Friday through Monday for $10. Buy a shot of $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey and you'll be entered to win a draw for a trip for 2 to Ireland from now until 9pm Monday.

YEW Bar

Admit it: you want to drink green drinks on St Patrick's - but instead of a pint of dubious green lager try this rather more classy alternative from Justin Taylor at YEW. 'Me Lucky Charm' - a take on an Irish Whiskey Sour - will be served from March 14th until the evening of March 17th.

Uva Wine Bar

Lauren Mote & co will be pouring Jameson-heavy cocktails on Monday to celebrate St Pat's. Try a Irena's restriction: Jameson, elderflower, amaro nonino, zingiber crabapple bitters.

Doolin's Irish Pub

Likely to be packed to bursting on St Patrick's with a over-Guinness'ed crowd. Smart kids know it's a marathon, not a sprint, so make sure you line that stomach with their rich Irish Stew.

Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug

Making the bold claim to be the bar that sells the most Guinness in Vancouver, Johnnie Fox's gives great atmosphere on Granville and you can taste that Guinness in their Guinness and Beef Stew made with Alberta beef.

The Wolf & Hound

Live music and daily specials make this a solid Kitsilano bet. Try the shepherd's pie with a Guinness and cheddar gravy for a taste of Irish home cooking.

Mahony & Sons

Being a student on a budget doesn't mean you can't get a taste of Ireland too: the Irish Potato Soup with leek and gammon bacon here is just $6.50. Bargain.