Looking for the best ways to enjoy St Patrick's Day in London if you care about what you eat and drink? If you fancy decent Guinness with some really good Irish food to go with, or if you're after a big party, we've got you covered.
Head to Rotunda in King's Cross for their St Patrick's weekend celebrations
Where: King's Cross - 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
If you're making plans to enjoy a full weekend of good times for St Paddy's Day then Rotunda bar and restaurant in King's Cross is the place. All weekend (15-17 March) they'll be serving a three-course dinner of Irish flavours including cured salmon with boxty, beef with colcanon and dark chocolate and Guinness cake.
On Friday 15th there'll be live music from The Craicheads and on the day itself they'll be showing the rugby too.
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Special parties, menus and events
Tayto Martini at Corrigan's Mayfair
Corrigan's Mayfair is going to be serving up a Tayto Martini. The must-have drink will be made with Parmesan-washed Vodka, homemade Onion Brine, and a hint of Blue Cheese. It's available for a limited time.
40 Ft Brewery (Dalston, 15-17 March) - As well as a session for the Six Nations match the previous day, 40FT will be putting on its annual St Patrick's Day party with limited edition Irish red ale and stout as well as special food in the form of spice bags, oysters and more. They'll also have live music from Niall Morrissey & trad session by The Curfew.
Darby's in Vauxhall has a whole roster of activity planned for the weekend. From Thursday to Sunday they'll be serving a set menu with dishes including bacon, cabbage and parsley sauce croquettes and Irish whiskey salted caramel with Guinness ice-cream. There'll be an epic Sunday roast for lunch on the day and Irish stew and oysters in the evening with plenty of live entertainment.
The George (Fitzrovia, 16-17 March) - This pub will have proper Tayto crisps and shucked oysters available all weekend as well as trad bands playing downstairs. They're also teaming up with Guinness who will be installing the first proper 0.0 draft Guinness pump in London in the pub.
The St Patrick's menu at Langan's
Langan's (Mayfair, 17 March) - If you're in the mood for something a little upmarket, Langan's will have a special menu available on the day (£95). That menu will feature dishes like Guinness braised short rib with celeriac purée, roast cod with colcannon as well as Irish coffee trifle.
The Cow (Notting Hill, 15-17 March) - This pub is best known for its Guinness and Oysters platters and they'll be available all throughout the weekend. They'll also have Irish classics on the menu.
Smith & Wollensky (Strand, 15 March, £75) - The annual Smith & Wollensky party is back. For this price, you'll get two Slane whiskey cocktails, a pint of Irish stout, Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur live music and, of course, there will be beef & oyster food stations, canapes (including Irish stout braised beef croquettes) and bowl food (including Irish lamb stew).
The potato carpaccio at Bóha
Bóha (Chelsea, 17 March) - The new-ish Chelsea restaurant will have special dishes on the day, including dry-aged chocolate-fed Irish tomahawk, Guinness bread and their own potato carpaccio. They'll also have a St Patrick's brunch the day before.
The Sun Tavern (Bethnal Green, 17 March) - This Bethnal Green pub always puts on something special for the day and this year they'll have special Teeling whisky cocktails, complimentary oysters from Oyster Boy and a late-night DJ set by Carlos O’Connell from Fontaines DC.
Boxpark (Shoreditch, Croydon and Wembley, 15 March) - All the Boxparks have something special on for St Patrick's on the Friday before the big day. They've teamed up with Jameseon for special cocktails, but we think that the Wembley Boxpark has the edge here as they're bringing in none other than B*Witched for a special concert.
Big Penny Social (Walthamstow, 16 March) - As well as their special Big Penny Social Stout, they're holding a party with live music, Irish dancing, baby Guinneses and lots of Tayto promised.
The Audley's Irish stew
The Audley (Mayfair, 15-17 March) - The pub will have music by ceilidh band Rakish Paddy from 2pm every day, wile specials each day include Irish Lamb Stew and Guinness rarebit, an Irish-inspired take on the pub’s London Rarebit.
108 Brasserie (Marylebone, 11-17 March) - They have special St. Patrick’s Day specials all week long including mussels with smoked bacon with an Irish cheddar scone, slow-braised ox cheeks in stout and a Guinness chocolate mousse.
Cafe Cecilia (Broadway Market, 17 March) - Max Rocha's restaurant will have chicken fillet rolls and shamrock shakes available for takeaway.
The Stables (Camden Market, 16-17 March) - In what might end up being a somewhat foolhardy challenge, the St Patrick's Day festival will be offering an hour's bottomless Guinness for £25. They'll also have Irish bands, award-winning Irish dancers and more.
Passyunk Avenue (Fitzrovia, 16 March) - They're transforming the restaurant into It's Always Sunny's Paddy's Pub with special cocktails, karaoke and more.
Special St Patrick's Day dishes
The Patty O' Bun is back
Patty & Bun (Various locations, throughout March) - They're bringing back the Patty O' Bun special burger, which is made of two aged Irish beef patties, a layer of Irish Cashel blue cheese, Guinness onions and Patty & Bun's signature bacon mayo.
Pastaio (Soho, 17 March) - For the day, they'll be offering a special twist on their popular tiramisu, the Guinness Tiramisu with chocolate guinness cake, mascarpone and Irish whisky.
Crosstown (All locations) - The St Patrick's special is back on at Crosstown. This year, it's made with Baileys Irish cream chocolate ganache, filled between two layers of chocolate Guinness cake doughnut, hand-dipped in Baily's chocolate glaze and finished with chocolate curls. It's on sale until 17 March.
Hummingbird Bakery - Their special cake this year is the St Patrick's Day Chocolate Guinness Cake featuring Guinness dark chocolate sponge, topped with cheese frosting and St. Patrick’s Day decorations. They also have a special cupcake box (with vegan options available).
And don't forget the Murphia
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