Luck is in the air this March! Whether you’re looking for a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Edmonton or a new neighbourhood pub, this list can assist in your hunt. In the Capital Region, there are a number of Irish bars and restaurants that offer their own flare on Irish pub fare.
The Bothy Wine and Whisky Bar
The Bothy gets its name from the Gaelic word “bothan,” meaning small hut usually used as a traveller’s resting place. How more inviting can you get? As one of only 24 members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, it has Edmonton’s largest whisky selection (over 175 varieties!). Website
5482 Calgary Trail, Edmonton.
Duggan’s Boundary Irish Pub
Your neighbourhood pub with an Irish twist. Fish and chips, full Irish breakfast, and steak and Guinness stew…you’ll never leave hungry. Plus, the kid’s menu makes sure it’s a great pub for the whole family. Website
9013 88 Avenue, Edmonton
O’Byrne’s Irish Pub
Modelled with tradition in mind, you’ll get the feel of a busy Dublin pub at O’Byrne’s. From the wood panelling of the bar to the open-air patio, you’ll be right at home. Website
10616 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Kelly’s Pub
They have the traditional pub fare, but also put a North American twist on the menu. You’ll find Alberta beef dip next to beer-battered fish and chips and poutine beside shepherd’s pie. Definitely something for everyone. Website
10156 104 Street, Edmonton
Pub 1905
Set in an historic downtown building, this pub has taken the traditional and moved beyond it with an expanded menu of both food and drinks. It’s open and inviting, perfect for accommodating large groups of all your friends. Website
10525 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
Connor’s Irish Pub and Grill
It’s just outside Edmonton, but well worth making your way into St. Albert! Connor’s is a traditional Irish pub that embraces elements of a sports bar to bring you pub fare to enjoy alongside the game on the big screen. Website
386 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Dicey Reilly’s
This St. Albert pub is Irish-owned and operated and can provide a truly authentic Irish pub experience. At Dicey Reilly’s you can expect a fusion of Canadian and Irish pub fare, ice-cold pints, and daily specials all week long. Website
#104 398 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Paddy’s Pub & Kitchen
Paddy’s invites you to make them your new neighbourhood watering hole! With 24 beers on tap, it is a great pub for quenching your thirst, or for gathering to eat with friends. On the Paddy’s menu you can expect pub mains with a little touch of Irish. Website
388 St Albert Trail, St. Albert
Docherty’s Fish & Chips and Wee Pub
If you’re in the mood for fish n’ chips, Docherty’s can provide a huge array of fresh fish slections. Your chips can come accompanied by Alaskan Pollock, Halibut, Salmon, Cod, Haddock, or shrimps, oysters and calamari. Docherty’s also has a large beer menu and sides menu to go with their fish n’ chips. Website
309 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove
Barney’s Pub & Grill
Let someone else pour your beer for you- let it be the servers and bartenders at Barney’s and enjoy their large pub menu too. Their food is farm-to-table and is made fresh every day. Website
5705 50 St. Leduc
The Sherlock Holmes
Just like the Irish pubs they’re modelled after, The Sherlock Holmes pubs aim to be a cornerstone of local neighbourhoods – the perfect place to catch the game, relax with a pint, and eat pub fare that never goes out of style. Website
Multiple locations, Edmonton
Fionn MacCool’s
Whether it’s Guinness and Jameson or Irish-inspired classic pub food, you’ll definitely feel like you’re on the Emerald Isle at Fionn’s. Spend some time with close friends and the perfect pint. Website
Multiple locations, Edmonton
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