The ultimate guide to St Patrick’s day in Brighton

With the booziest day of the year looming, we've created the perfect guide for how to celebrate St Patrick's day in Brighton this March 17th.

Ginger beards, four leaf clovers and Leprechaun hats are encouraged.

St Patrick's Day Street Party at The Fiddler's Elbow

If one days' worth of celebrations isn't enough for you, head to The Fiddler's Elbow for their annual four day street party!

Friday 16th March- Live coverage of the Cheltenham races will be shown all day followed by live irish music from the likes of Brían McNamara, starting at 8:30pm.

Saturday 17th March- The legendary street party returns with face painting, Irish dancing and endless pints of Guinness. The six nations will be shown on big screens both inside and outside the pub and there's live music from 2pm until midnight.

Sunday 18th March- Hanging from a heavy St Patrick's day? Head back to The Fiddler's Elbow for bloody marys and a sham-rock open mic night starting at 8:30pm.

Monday 19th March- For the sesh-animals amongst us; £2.85 pints of Guinness from 8:30pm.

East Slope Bar

East Slope Bar's last ever St Patrick's day does not disappoint with Guinness 3 for £10 all day long (includes a free hat with every purchase) and £1 off the first 100 pints sold!

3pm- Live traditional irish acoustic session

From 4pm- Irish beer tasting with Craft Beer Society

5pm- Darts Society Competition

5 to 7pm- Folken Mic

7 till 11pm- a Folk Society takeover with face painting and a prize-raffle

Pryzm

If you’re more of a clubber than a pubber, Pryzm is giving its playground saturdays an irish makeover this St Patrick’s Day. Expect shamrocks, leprechaun hats and the best tunes around.

Molly Malones

This traditional irish pub is celebrating St Patrick's Day in style with live Irish dancers throughout the day and music from 11am until 4am. The Six Nations will also be shown so whether you're supporting England or Ireland, come and cheer for your team!

Did I mention there's facepainting too?

Alternative Paddy’s Day Hooley at The Rose Hill

Head to the Rose Hill on March 17th for a slightly different St Patrick’s day; celebrating Ireland’s referendum on abortion. The Eight Amendment criminalises abortion in all cases except where continuing a pregnancy would result in death and a referendum for this law is expected to be held in May or June of this year. Live music will start at 8pm and finish at 11pm, with DJ Mima keeping the groove going until closing time.

Tickets cost £5 before 8pm and £7 after with doors opening at 7pm.

Cover Image credit to Joshua Porter