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St Patrick’s day falls on a Friday this year meaning the parties and celebrations will be even bigger than usual!
Every year Patrick’s Day revellers flock to Melbourne’s Irish pubs, bars and venues, some starting early in the morning with a traditional Irish breakfast.
If you haven’t already made plans then take a look at this selection of bars with St Patrick’s Day events.
Dan O’Connell Hotel – Carlton
Opens from 7 am and has a U2 tribute band in the evening
P.J. O’Brien’s – Southbank
Opens from 8 am with Irish Breakfast on the menu plus a Pint of Guinness. Entertainment all day including Bands, Music, Irish Dancers and Pipers.
Bridie O’Reilly’s – Brunswick
Doors open at 10 am for a full Irish Breakfast with a pint of Guinness
Live music all day until late
The Quiet Man Irish Pub – Flemington
A little piece of Ireland in Melbourne
Doors open from 9 am
St Patrick’s Day Street Party
Irish Murphy’s – Geelong
Geelong’s Original and Authentic St Patrick’s Day Celebration is going to be bigger than ever before!
– Massive outdoor Street Party
– Giant Inflatable Pub in the Carpark
– Wine Caravan and Bulmers Marquee
– Irish Food, Music and Celtic Dancers
– Family Area with Facepainting
– Best Dressed Competition
With all or most of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations involving alcohol it’s important to organise your transportation to or from the venues, and between each venue, if you’re crawling around several venues. City Hire Cars have people movers, maxi cabs and group taxis available to transport groups of most sizes.
Book your St Patrick’s Day Transport
Call us on 1300 CITY HIRE CAR (1300 248 944)to make your people mover or maxi cab booking and organise your plans.
Prices dependent on the number of passengers in your group, call us for a quote.
