5 Irish pubs to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver
While you can’t beat a beer in Dublin, the next best thing on St. Patrick’s Day can be found in an Irish pub abroad.
Vancouver has a handful of authentic Irish outposts where you can celebrate the religious and cultural holiday, which was started between the 9th and 10th century to honour the death of St. Patrick.
Though, these days, it’s much more about celebrating Irish culture — and great green pints. Here are five Irish pubs to check out on March 17 in Vancouver.
The Blarney Stone
216 Carrall St., Vancouver |
A longtime Irish establishment in Vancouver (it was opened in 1972), The Blarney Stone bills itself as “Vancouver’s longest-standing Irish pub.” The pub’s celebrations start at 9 a.m. and run all day.
Donnellan’s Irish Pub
1082 Granville St, Vancouver |
Promising the “best pint of Guinness in Vancouver,” the establishment offers food, live music and lots of beer in an environment that’s Irish owned and Irish run.
Foy’s Irish Bar & Grill
395 Kingsway, Vancouver |
A community Irish bar that offers a menu of bites including breakfast, pizzas, black pudding and more. Plus, to make the holiday, they’ll be having Irish dancers, live music and more.
Fionn MacCool’s
1601 Main St, Vancouver |
The local outpost for the popular chain restaurant-pub from Ontario, the hot spot will be offering a selection of menu specials for St. Patrick’s Day.
Dublin Calling
900 Granville St., Vancouver |
Located on the Granville entertainment strip, this Irish pub promises three floors of St. Patrick’s Day partying with dedicated entertainment on the day starting at noon.
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Source: vancouversun.com