Top 5 Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto
Published March 10, 2026 at 3:21 pm
Toronto, like any great city, is home to some seriously iconic pubs.
Whether you are maneuvering a crowd on King St on a busy Saturday, or looking for a quiet pint on the east end, you’d be hard pressed to find a neighbourhood that doesn’t have at least one proper public house.
With St. Patrick’s Day (and weekend) on the horizon — while being spoiled for choice — we have taken it upon ourselves to lock in and find the five best Irish pubs in the city.
Noonan’s
Anchored as a fixture of The Danforth, there’s Noonan’s.
Frequented by many as a place to grab a cheeky pint and chips before a show at the Danforth Music Hall, Noonan’s has been an icon of the East End for decades.
Whether you are coming by for weekly live music performances, Celtic jams via trad sessions, or absolutely diabolically creamy pints of Guinness, this is the place to be if you’re on the east side of the DVP.
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Doubling down as an iconic hub for Irish identity, Noonan’s is featuring a week-long roster of programming for St. Patrick’s Day this week.
Filled with deals on pints of Guinness and endless music, Noonan’s is your first stop for Paddy’s Day celebrations.
P.J. O’Brien’s
Any downtown denizen should have some notion of where P.J. O’Brien’s is.
Tucked away between King and Wellington, a secluded spot hidden among the noise of construction and condos, this bright yellow and blue beacon is the perfect place to hide from the spring rain (or snow).
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Branding itself as Toronto’s only ‘dad-approved pub,’ if you are looking for a central spot to get some mileage out of your St. Patrick’s Day or weekend, P.J. O’Brien’s is a no-brainer.
Set to host live music programming on the weekend leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, and a day-long celebration kicking off at noon on the day of, if you’re out and wearing green for the occasion, this sidestreet secret is the perfect place.
The West Cork
While Toronto has a deluge of Irish institutions, some new blood deserves a spotlight — and that’s where The West Cork comes in.
Opening in 2024 and — despite its name — located in the east end in Riverdale, The West Cork has become a fixture of the neighrbourhood as the go-to place for televised soccer and rugby matches as well as, you guessed, creamy pints of Guinness.
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Celebrating their sophomore St. Patrick’s day, the pub is set to be hosting a rotating selection of live Celtic tunes all day, as well as cheap drinks for all.
Brazen Head
While the east end and downtown dominate the Irish scene, those out west who need a space to fit all their pals have the Brazen Head.
Located in the heart of Liberty Village, this space has become a frequent haunt for Toronto’s largest community of go-getters, as it sports a massive patio and indoor space.
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Rocking programming all month leading up to the big day, specialized Paddy’s Day events are in rotation, as well as Irish trivia, sports, and live DJ and fiddle nights to keep the vibes going into the late night.
If you want your St. Patrick’s Day to have a little bit more pluck than luck, this is your spot.
Michael Collins Irish Pub
Closing things out, far from the boom of Liberty, there’s the Michael Collins up on Bloor West.
Quaint, humble, and lauded as one of the best Irish pubs in the city, the Michael Collins is a great spot for those looking for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that can match any speed.
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Boasting a ‘7 million pints of Guinness sold’ in their location alone, according to their Instagram, programming starting this Friday, leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, will surely add a few extra digits to that number.
So for those looking for good drinks, live music, and quality food on any day on or around Paddy’s Day, this cozy spot on Bloor has you covered.