St Patrick’s Day: Best Glasgow pubs to enjoy Guinness
Guinness O'Clock: Standard looks at the best bars for Paddy's Day pints
ST PATRICK’S Day is tomorrow, and many will be wondering where is the best pub to grab a lovely pint of Guinness.
It is a widely celebrated holiday around the world, but particularly in Ireland and places with large Irish diasporas. It is a time when people gather together to celebrate Irish culture, music, food, and of course, have a pint of Guinness.
Well look no further, we have a look at the closest Irish pubs to Glasgow Caledonian University – for the students to enjoy.
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Molly Malones
IT may be Greene King in name, but it is a hearty Irish pub, with a plethora of singers and acts ready to entertain the punters tomorrow for Paddy’s day. To top it off they only charge £3.25 for a pint of Guinness. It is on Hope Street, so only a two minute jaunt from campus.
Malones
ANOTHER spot not to miss in Glasgow amid St Patrick’s Day festivities is Malones which offers a warm atmosphere as well as a good old pint of Guinness.
And is only a few hundred metres away from Mollys on Sauchiehall Lane. The bar is also open til 4am on Friday, so you can party long into the night with music all night at Malones.
Kitty O’Sheas
KITTY O’SHEAS has also built up a good reputation among students and tourists exploring the sites of Glasgow as well as locals and residents. It is down by Glasgow Central, at 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6AY Scotland.
Waxy O’Connors
THIS Irish pub down by Queen Street, will have an action packed line-up of music with Big Bad Us are singing tomorrow so you may as well go down and see what the craic is. On their website it reads: “No matter if you are new to Waxy’s Glasgow, or a regular visitor, you can always find something new in this unique and spectacular pub.”
Connolly’s
DOWN the Merchant City way Connolly’s is a firm favourite for Celtic fans and the Irish diaspora in Glasgow. It is fair to say a party will be had by all that go – they have plenty of draught options such as Guinness, Caffery’s, Tennents and much more as you’d expect.
Why do we even celebrate St Paddy’s day?
THE day is in commemoration of Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity to Ireland as well as Irish culture in general.
Parades and festivals take place with most modern enjoyers using it as an opportunity to drink and dress up in green. The origins can be traced back to the early 17th century when it was made an official feast day by the Catholic church.
St Patrick was a fifth-century missionary who is credited with converting the country to the faith.
It was in the USA where the celebrations took off, in 1762 the first parade was held in New York City, by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army.
Today it is used as an opportunity to celebrate what Ireland gave to the world and its rich history.
If you’re in Glasgow and looking for a great place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, there are plenty of Irish pubs to choose from. Whether you’re a student or a local, there is sure to be a spot that will offer a lively and enjoyable atmosphere, good drinks, and perhaps even some live music or entertainment. So gather your friends, put on your green, and head out to celebrate the holiday in style.
