8 best Irish pubs in London: bars near me to visit on St Patrick’s Day 2022 - from The Swan to Claddagh Ring

After subdued or cancelled plans in the last two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, St Patrick’s Day 2022 is on!

With pubs and bars up and down the UK celebrating the day this year like no other, what better way to let loose and party hard on the special day this year.

London is notorious for providing some of the best events, pubs and bars for St Patrick’s Day, and here are a few you should consider going to.

The Swan

The Swan’s tagline is ‘The Best Craic’ and is very popular among the Irish Community.

They have live bands playing music every Friday and Saturday, and play your favourite Irish rock, pop and indie music.

Since its opening, it has become a famous meeting place for Irish people living and coming to London, with great traditional Irish music.

Address: 2A Stockwell Rd, London SW9 9BF - http://theswanstockwell.co.uk/

Honest Burgers

For St Patrick’s Day, Honest Burgers have teamed up with Guinness to launch the ‘Guinness Fondue Burger’ that is available until March 28.

The Guinness fondue consists of Honest beef, candied bacon, Guinness fondue, crispy onions, Guinness beef & bacon gravy, rocket and pickles with homemade rosemary chips.

You can now also order Guinness with most burgers.

Address: 4a Meard St, London W1F 0EF - https://www.honestburgers.co.uk/menus/

Faltering Fullback

Just behind the iconic Finsbury Park, this Irish pub is well liked.

A lively atmosphere, a wide array of drinks and up-to-date amenities such as a large screen TV for sports or a fine beer garden, this seems like the perfect place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

Address: 19 Perth Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HB - http://falteringfullback.com/

Skehans

Located in South London, Skehans take pride in the fact they’re one of very few independent family-run pubs in the capital.

With a pool table and a dart board available, you can relax and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in this laid-back Irish pub.

At the back of Skehans is a traditional Thai restaurant, too.

Address: 1 Kitto Rd, London SE14 5TW - https://www.skehans.com/

The Prince Albert

On St Patrick’s Day, The Prince Albert is throwing a great party, with live music from Sweeney Todd from 7-10pm and Irish dancing.

With a Thai and vegan menu available you can even grab a bite before you dance the night away on Thursday, March 17.

Address: 30 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5QB - https://www.princealberttwickenham.co.uk/

Dog & Fox Wimbledon

Doubling as a pub and hotel, this is the perfect place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with your potential bed the same location as the party.

Loads of decorations, drinks and music, the Dog & Fox is celebrating St Patrick’s Day in the right way.

Tickets begin at £5 and can be purchased from design my night.

Address: 24 High St, London SW19 5EA - https://www.dogandfoxwimbledon.co.uk/whats-on/

Waxy O’Connors

After missing out on St Patrick’s Day for the last two years, Waxy O’Connors is making up for lost time this year.

An award winning Irish bar situated in the trendy Soho, is there a better place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Unlikely.

The celebrations started on Saturday, March 12, but you haven’t missed out yet!

Live music through the week, with the key sporting events being screened and of course, unlimited amounts of Guinness supplied too.

Address: 14-16 Rupert St, London W1D 6DD - https://waxyoconnorslondon.co.uk/

Claddagh Ring

We can all admit that St Patrick’s Day doesn’t fall on the most ideal day to let loose and throw caution to the wind, as it’s on a Thursday.

Claddagh Ring is combating this by making it a St Patrick’s Day weekend.

With Dj’s, other live music and a special food menu including steak and Guinness pie, bacon and cabbage, a traditional Irish stew and a full Irish breakfast, they are going all out.

For all other events they have listed, visit their website.

Address: 10 Church Road, London, England, NW4 4EA - https://www.claddagh-ring.co.uk/stpatricksday