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And it’s not just the Irish pubs taking advantage of the celebrations, with many others also getting on board to paint the town green.

It’s no surprise Melbourne takes their St Patrick’s Day festivities seriously — the Irish were among the first Europeans to settle in Australia.

Sure some of them were convicts but more than 300,000 other Irish settlers made the trip to Australia in the 1800s and 1900s.

Saint Patrick is one of Ireland’s patron saints. He died on March 17 and is believed to have banished snakes from the country.

But why do people wear green on St Patrick’s Day? You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s because green, along with orange and white, appear on the Flag of Ireland or even taking advantage of the term “Emerald Isle”.

But according to legend, wearing green makes people invisible to leprechauns.

Whatever the reason, be sure to wear green or a shamrock brooch while out on the town celebrating in Irish style.

Celtic Club — Melbourne

Not only is it going to be a big day with lots of “craic ages cool” (fun and music), but it’s the club’s last St Patrick’s Day in it’s current home. There will be live traditional Music from 12pm in the ‘Cu Chulainn’ bar and if you’re into Irish stew and Guinness pies, head into the Shamrock Restaurant.

PJ O’Brien’s — Southbank

Doors open at 8am on Friday for fun and frivolity including face painting, Irish dancers and live entertainment. Followed by a big breakfast on Saturday to cure your hangover.

Platform 28 — Docklands

Open all day but live music and Irish delights will be available from 5.30pm

Turf Bar — Melbourne

There will be live music, Irish-inspired food specials and plenty of Guinness flowing.

The Common Man — South Wharf

There will be live music, Guinness lamb ribs and all things green in the Clover Beer Garden.

Meat Market — Melbourne

4 Course Whiskey Degustation menu led by Jameson’s Whiskey ambassador Max Hart.

The Posty — Richmond

What says St Patricks Day other than green things and potatoes? Irish drinking songs will play all night and you can buy potato pizzas or picklebacks — shots of Jameson whisky and pickle juice.

Young and Jacksons — Melbourne

Raise a glass to the Emerald Isle and jig your little heart out to some traditional Irish music while enjoying Irish fare.

Dan O’Connel Hotel — Carlton

Breakfast will be served from 7am and or jig along to tunes played by a U2 tribute band at night.

The Melbourne Central Lion — Melbourne

With jugs of green beer and a three-hour happy hour this place is sure to be overflowing with green.

Elephant and Wheelbarrow — St Kilda

The day kicks off with a full Irish breakfast and continues throughout the day with live music and one hell of a party.

Bridie O’Reilly’s — South Yarra

This place will be one of the hottest parties once breakfast kicks off at 10am


Moonee Valley Racing

Irish dancers and a folk band will sing and dance between races.

Loch and Key — Melbourne

Irish inspired drinks and menu available and a special performance from the Ramshackle Army. Prizes for best dressed.