St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! And if you’re looking for the best Irish pubs in Las Vegas, we have our list of the 5 of the best for celebrating the holiday… plus a few “honorable mentions”. Of course, it doesn’t have to be St. Patty’s Day to visit them! Any time of the year is fine to drop in for a Guinness or Jameson!

We searched blogs, travel sites, review pages, even discussion groups to put together a comprehensive list of the best Irish pubs in Las Vegas. And hey, it doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day for you to visit them, because the Irish drink all year round. Don’t ask me how I know, just trust me on this one. Of course, there’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than just alcohol. There are parades, festivals, and other shenanigans. And we’re going to talk about all of them, but First, let’s start our list at number five!

McMullin’s Irish Pub serves excellent food and drink specials from traditional Guinness to their famous Irish nachos, McMullin’s is family owned and operated with live music and an outdoor patio. Located on West Tropicana next to the Orleans. At number four, we have Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub and Grill. Enjoy Irish disco fries, the Jameson whiskey glazed chicken sandwich, Dublin style fish and chips, and fine Irish whiskey. Sean Patrick’s is located on West Flamingo.

Of course, if you’re looking for more St. Paddy’s Day activities outside of drinking, there are celebrations, parties, and even karaoke. But hey, what beats a good old fashioned parade? When you’re not pub hopping, you could try the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, which takes place Saturday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at the Water Street Plaza in Henderson. Or, the St. Patrick’s Open Mic Night at Ninja Karaoke in downtown.

Also taking place March 15th from 8pm to 2am. But, if you’re feeling up to more shenanigans, try the Ahern Hotel on Sahara. With a beer pong tournament, Irish appetizers, Drink specials, live music, and Cornhole, taking place at 6 p.m. March 17th. And down on Fremont Street, more Irish fun with the Shamrock Bash, taking place March 16th through 19th, with free live entertainment, Celtic dancers, a parade, and performances from 19 different bands.

Now, before we reveal the top three spots on this list of the best Irish pubs in Las Vegas, I wanted to mention some other great Irish pubs in Las Vegas that didn’t quite make the top spots. Pubs that are certainly worth a visit, though, including the Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with drink specials, live entertainment, and Irish decor. Or you could visit O’Shea’s Pub with Irish, European, and domestic beers, frozen Baileys, table games, and beer pong on the patio, both located in the Link Promenade.

Back to our list, we arrive at number three, the Hennessey Tavern. Their shenanigans block party lasts four days around the holiday from March 14th through the 17th with live music, great food, and the world’s largest pint glass. You can find Hennessy Tavern in the heart of downtown on Fremont Street. And that leaves just the top two spots on our list!

Coming in at number two on our ranking of the best Irish pubs in Las Vegas, it’s the Rí Rá Irish Pub, which was imported directly from Ireland, a piece at a time. They go all out for St. Patrick’s Day there, with Irish dancers, bagpipes, a special Guinness mixology. Extensive whiskey selection, live music, and a special patties menu with shepherd’s pie and fish and chips. Located at Mandalay Bay and running March 16th and 17th, doors open at 5 p. m. and reservations are recommended.

And at number one. It’s Nine Fine Irishmen, where you can have an authentic St. Paddy’s Day experience with Irish bands, stilt performers, and stout. Then take part in the free festival on the Brooklyn Bridge outside of New York, New York, or attend the Celtic Feis for just over $20 with special food, drinks, and live entertainment. And it all begins March 15th at 10 am. And so, my friends, that about covers it. Remember, you can visit these pubs whenever you’re in Vegas if you’d just like some authentic Irish food, drink, and good times. So, enjoy yourself responsibly, no matter where you’re celebrating St. Paddy’s Day. And if you’d like some more fun activities in and around Las Vegas, be sure to check out our other videos.