Looking for somewhere to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? We’ve gathered together our favourite Irish bars in Manchester, plus a few ‘sort-of ‘ Irish pubs like The Lass and The Pev just because we like them. (And because everyone’s Irish on St Patrick’s Day after all).
They’re all sure to be full of great craic and even better pints of Guinness this Paddy’s Day. So go and celebrate your Irish roots (imaginary or not) and wear that big green leprechaun hat with pride.
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Heaton MoorCassidy’s
More detailsEstablished in 2004, Cássidy’s is styled as a traditional Irish bar, and is a popular meet-up spot in Heaton Moor.
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Cheetham HillIrish World Heritage Centre
More detailsThe Irish World Heritage Centre (IWHC) in Cheetham Hill is a social and cultural hub for Manchester’s Irish community.
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AltrinchamKennedy’s
More detailsKennedy’s is a characterful Irish bar located in the heart of Altrincham, just opposite the market.
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Oxford RoadLass O’Gowrie
More detailsManchester classic the Lass O’Gowrie won Best Pub in Britain in 2012 but suffered a loss in income (and a change of landlord) when the BBC building opposite closed. It’s now very much a Greene King pub but it still retains much of its character and charm.
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Manchester City CentreMulligans
More detailsIf you’re a fan of cosy pubs with good beer and great craic, Mulligans will be right up your alley. Located just off Deansgate, it’s full of character and is Manchester’s oldest authentic Irish pub.
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Manchester City CentreO’Neill’s Printworks
More detailsO’Neill’s in the Printworks is a lively bar (some would say too lively) that’s known as a decent place to watch the football, or to go for pre-Arena drinks.
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Manchester City CentreO’Sheas
More detailsO’Sheas on Princess Street has become one of Manchester’s most popular Irish pubs since it opened in the nineties. And it’s recently been refurbished to get it looking as good as it did back then.
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Oxford RoadPeveril of the Peak
More detailsThe Grade II Listed Peveril of the Peak dates back to the 1820s. It’s had quite the history, and is now one of Manchester’s most iconic pubs thanks to its unique green-tiled exterior.
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DidsburyRustik
More detailsOpen since 2015, this independent café-bar on Burton Road in the heart of West Didsbury has a cheeky Irish slant and offers “a good pint, mouthwatering food, live music and mighty craic” in rustic environs with lots of stripped wood, faux leather banquettes and bookshelf wallpaper.
