St. Patrick’s Day 2017 Events in Jerusalem

The widely celebrated Irish holiday of St. Patrick’s Day has transformed over the years into an international holiday for pub-crawls. Individuals the world over don themselves in green attire, and go out on to the town in search of quality Irish whiskey, and Jerusalem is no different. Most of the bars and pubs downtown will be having special events with Irish music, drink specials on Irish whiskey and Guinness and Irish-themed decorations and music.

Here are some of the best places to check out if you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, and keep an eye out for dual celebrations, as this year St. Patrick’s Day ominously falls on the same day as Israel’s national elections.

Bars and Pubs

Mike’s Place

As the city’s most storied expat bar, Mike’s Place has a tradition of St. Patrick’s Day blowouts. Stop by from early in the afternoon until late in the night for green beer, live traditional Irish music and a visit from Guinness reps who will be giving away all kinds of prizes.

Where: 33 Yafo St, Jerusalem
When: March 17, 2016
Entrance: Free

Glen Bar

Glen typically celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with ardent fanfare, including Irish music, drink specials, gifts and staff dressed in Irish costumes.

Where: 18 Shlomtzyon Hamalka St, Jerusalem
When: March 17, 2016
Entrance: Free

Hataklit

Hataklit‘s St. Patrick’s Day celebration has become one of it’s flagship parties of the year, and the popular bar does its best to take it the next level every year. Expect a lively atmosphere, with St. Patty’s Day decorations, drink specials, Irish music and at least a few surprises.

Where: 7 Heleni Hamalka St, Jerusalem
When: March 17, 2016
Entrance: Free

Blaze Bar

The atmosphere on St. Patrick’s day at Blaze Bar is similar to that of the festive Jewish holiday of Purim, or Halloween, only with an Irish twist. As to be expected, Irish music will be played and an array of alcoholic beverages served throughout the night. One of the highlights is the annual impromptu drunken choir of audience members singing traditional Irish tunes.

Where: 23 Hillel St, Jerusalem
When: March 17 2016

Dance Bars

HaTzaatzua  (The Toy Bar)

The two-story Hatzaatzua is known for having some of the wildest St. Patrick’s Day parties on a yearly basis.

Where: 6 Dhu Nuwas St, Jerusalem
When: TBA
Entrance: TBA

Dublin

With a name like that, you better believe there’s a St. Patrick’s Day celebration here. Dublin opens it doors at 12:00 pm for anybody looking to get an early start on their drinking and the DJ will be playing Irish tunes throughout the day.

Where: 4 Shamai St., Jerusalem
When: March 17, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Entrance: Free

Other Venues

Abraham Hostel

Jerusalem’s #1 hostel will be marking St. Patrick’s Day with what will surely be an electrifying concert by local band Marsh  Dondurma.

Where: 44 HaNevi’im St., Jerusalem
When: March 17, 2016
Entrance: TBA