Looking for somewhere to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Manchester? You won’t have to go far. There’s no shortage of Irish bars in Manchester since the great green wave hit our city last year; we’ve lost count of how many have opened over the last 12 months.
This list is mainly the more established places rather than hospitality operators jumping on the latest trend. It also includes a few ‘sort-of’ Irish pubs like The Lass and The Pev just because they’ve got the right vibe for the day.
Look out for the Manchester St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday 15 March organised by the Irish World Heritage Centre (details below). There’s also an Irish Festival Village at St Ann’s Square. Or just head to one of these bars to celebrate your Irish roots (whether you have any or not) and wear that big green leprechaun hat with pride.
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Heaton MoorMore detailsCassidy’s
Cassidy’s Irish Bar in Heaton Moor is going all-out for the St Patrick’s Day weekend with live music every night from Friday 13 March to Sunday 22 March 2026. Plus there’ll be an all-day celebration on Tuesday 17 March with four acts on the line-up.
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Cheetham HillMore detailsIrish World Heritage Centre
The Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade sets off from The Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill at 12 noon on Sunday 15 March 2026 before making its way down to Deansgate in a riot of flags and Guinness paraphernalia.
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AltrinchamMore detailsKennedy’s
Kennedy’s in Altrincham is holding a post-parade party on Sunday 15 March 2026 with Phadaig’s Pipe Band, live music for all to enjoy, and Irish Specials from Yard & Coop.
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Oxford RoadMore detailsLass O’Gowrie
It’s a big St Patrick’s Day weekend at the Lass O’Gowrie – you can sign up for a free Jameson’s ginger & lime.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsMulligans
The party starts at Mulligans at 12pm on Sunday 15 March 2026 with live music and what some say are the best pints of Guinness in Manchester.
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Manchester City CentreMore detailsO’Sheas
Get tickets on Skiddle for O’Sheas St Patrick’s Day party on Tuesday 17 March 2026 with live music from Green Hot Clover and Jimmy Doc.
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Oxford RoadMore detailsPeveril of the Peak
Expect plenty of St Patrick’s Day pints to be flowing at this historical pub off Oxford Road. Who needs a toucan and a quirky Irish name when you’re covered in emerald green tiles?
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Northern QuarterMore detailsThe Salmon of Knowledge
The Salmon of Knowledge has live music all weekend from 12-17 March 2026 with acts including Honey I Shrunk The Band, Louie’s Lost Limb and Green Hot Clover. On Tuesday 17 March, they’re adding in free Irish coffee and Irish dancers too. It’s free entry.
