You can’t spend St Patrick’s Day in Dundee without treating yourself to a Guinness.
So here are some of the best pubs in the city for enjoying a pint of black gold on March 17.
1. Molly Malones
For your first Guinness of the day, why not visit Molly Malones?
This iconic pub, named after the figure from Irish folklore, will likely be packed on St Patrick’s Day.
They also serve the new 0.0% Guinness, if you’re trying to pace yourself.
St Patrick’s Day is also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, so being able to grab yourself some scran is also key.
Molly Malones serves food and its menu includes an Irish stew crock pot, and ‘Molly’s Own’ steak and Guinness pie.
Address: 53 West Port, Dundee DD1 5ER
2. Temple Lane
Temple Lane in Dundee has organised an action-packed St Patrick’s Day for folk in Dundee, starting at midday and ending at 3.30am.
It’s part of the pub’s St Patrick’s Day Festival in Dundee and alongside nine other venues, it will be serving up entertainment all day and night.
There will be live music, entertainment, DJs, face painting, and themed cocktails.
You can buy one of Temple Lane’s official festival t-shirts to get access to discounts.
And, of course, you’ll be able get your hands on Guinness galore – not to mention an equally delicious ‘Baby Guinness’.
Address: 1 Temple Ln, Dundee DD1 4HA
3. Bertie Mooney’s
Bertie Mooney’s is another Dundee pub with live music performances on during both the afternoon and night on St Patrick’s Day.
As the experts will tell you at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, the first advertisement for the drink included the tagline “Guinness is Good for You”.
Others included “Guinness for strength”.
So, if you’re ever feeling guilty about getting another Guinness down you, just know in 1929 it was practically considered health food!
Address: 85 Commercial St, Dundee DD1 2AB
4. O’Marley’s
O’Marley’s have live music on from 12pm until Midnight on St Patrick’s Day.
There will also be face painters, artists – and even free Guinness hats!
The pub is another taking part in the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend, kicking off on March 14, with live music from 5pm.
Then, on March 15, which the pub has billed ‘Super Saturday’, revellers can watch Live Six Nations – and enjoy live music.
Also, if you’re really into your Guinness, you can get a photo of your face – or even your dog’s – imprinted on the top of your pint at O’Marley’s!
Address: 8 Roseangle, Dundee DD1 4LR
5. Groucho’s
If you’ve made it this far, you must really like your Guinness.
So we expect you’ll know all about ‘splitting the G’.
‘Splitting the G’ is a key part of any Guinness-drinking experience.
This involves taking a sizeable sip (or gulp or chug) of your Guinness so that the line at the bottom of the foam comes to halfway down the G.
You can test out your G splitting skills when you get yourself another Guinness at Groucho’s, a popular Dundee music venue.
Address: 132 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ED
6. The Nether Inn
There’s always something happening at The Nether Inn at Dundee’s Nethergate.
The pub has just undergone a six-figure revamp and installed what they believe is the largest TV in the city.
Previously inviting its customers to “shamrock and roll” for St Patrick’s Day, The Nether Inn is certainly a place you’ll want to raise a toast.
Baby Guinness shooters will be available and, of course, you can also have a taste of the real stuff too.
The popular pub is among those to have signed up for Dundee’s St Patrick’s Day Festival.
Address: 134 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ED
7. The Dubliner
The Dubliner is a new Irish bar in Dundee, a short hop from the train station.
The pub will be celebrating all things St Paddy’s, so get along for fun, games and a pint (or three) of Guinness.
It’s offering pints of Guinness for £3 throughout the St Patrick’s Day weekend, and Baby Guinness for only £1.
There will be live entertainment and sport to celebrate, too.
Address: 34-36 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AY
8. The Braes
Get ready for the ultimate St Paddy’s Day celebrations at Braes Dundee.
The pub is turning up the craic with exclusive St Patrick’s Day drinks, non-stop sports action, and a themed bottomless brunch.
The ‘craicin’ cocktails include a Shamrock Shake, which is a smooth and creamy mix of Baileys Chocolate, menthe liqueur, vanilla syrup, and milk, and a Guinness Punch – a blend of of Smirnoff Vanilla, Captain Morgan Spiced, crème de cacao, and Guinness.
And in terms of food, why not fuel your St Pat’s celebrations with a Guinness Burger, or why not try Guinness Wings? Perfect with a pint!
Address: 14/18 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4LN
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