Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

Next in the world of celebrations is St Patrick's Day!

Wondering where to celebrate St Patrick's Day 2025 in Auckland and beyond?

In this handy 2025 guide, we'll share the most festive spots to get green this St Patrick's Day.

Whether you're a St Patrick's Day regular or this is your first time celebrating, round up your pals and join in on the cheer!

What is the meaning of St Patrick's Day?

Let's talk about St Patrick's Day, AKA. St Paddy's Day.

It's a day we associate with good luck, all things green and an exorbitant amount of Guinness.

Celebrated annually on March 17th, St Patrick's Day honours St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Why is he significant?

In the 5th Century, St. Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland using the three-leafed shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

The shamrock became a national symbol of Ireland and a key emblem of St Patrick's Day.

Over time, March 17th has become a secular celebration of Irish heritage, identity, and traditions.

St Patrick's Day is celebrated across New Zealand with parades, live music, themed events, and, of course, a fair few pints of Guinness.

Whether you're of Irish heritage or not, who doesn't love a chance to dress up, hit the pub with your mates and belt out a few Irish bangers?

Where to Celebrate St Patrick's Day in New Zealand?

We're here to spill the beans on New Zealand's most festive spots to get green this St Patrick's Day.

Find your best green fit, learn an Irish jig and tear up the town at one of these St Patrick's Day events!

Dr Rudi's, Auckland

St Patrick’s Day / Friday 14th - Monday 17th March

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day weekend the Irish way at Dr Rudi’s.

Enjoy Guinness on tap, festive green drinks & Irish food specials all weekend long.

Plus, we’ve got live music kicking off at 12 PM Sunday to keep the party going.

Grab your mates, throw on some green, and we’ll see you there!

Learn more, here.

Danny Doolans, Auckland

Join us at Danny Doolans for our St Patrick's Long Weekend

Saturday 15th -
Live Music from 3pm
Paddy's corned beef & colcannon $23.95

Sunday 16th -
Live Music & Traditional Irish dancers from 2pm
Paddy's corned beef & colcannon $23.95

Monday 17th -
Open from 8am
Full Irish breakfast & a pint $30.95
Live Music & Traditional Irish dancers from 10am

Learn more, here.

Morningside Tavern, Auckland

Why celebrate St Patrick’s Day for just one day when you can enjoy an entire weekend of festivities at Morningside Tavern?

Aside from the tastiest Guinness on tap, we’ll have:

Irish food specials
Drink specials
Live music

All alongside our epic regular food and drinks.

Learn more, here.

The Bog, Christchurch

The Bog is Christchurch's token Irish Bar and one of the best spots for a lively St Paddy's celebration.

Monday 17 March / from 9 am

We are ready to throw the biggest celebration you've ever seen!!

There are plenty of giveaways, Guinness, Jameson, and Kilkenny.

There's nowhere else to be, and we can’t wait to celebrate our biggest day of the year with you.

Five bands playing back-to-back all day and into the early hours of Tuesday.

Live music all day long from:
9 am Willie McArthur
11 am Irish Dancers
12 pm The Jameson’s Irish Band
3 pm Irish Dancers
4 pm Live music
7:30 Keenan's Revenge
11 pm Corks

Learn more, here.

St Johns Bar & Eatery, Wellington

Spend St Patrick’s Day weekend on the waterfront!

Irish Beef Sandwich | $29

Irish Beef Sandwich + Guinness Pint | $39

It’s going to be a cracking weekend, so make sure you book a spot.

Learn more, here.

Jack Hackett's, Wellington

Enjoy Irish food & beverages, live music, Irish dancers, face painting (Monday from 4-6pm) and more.

And of course the Guinness will be flowing & the craic will be mighty!

Learn more, here.

The Old Bailey, Wellington

Enjoy all things Irish this St Patrick’s weekend!

We’re serving up a full Irish breakfast for $24, or add a pint of the best black stuff straight off the taps (Guinness or Kilkenny), for just $34.

We’ll also have Irish dinner specials and Guinness flowing all weekend long.

Book your spot or walk-ins welcome!

Learn more, here.

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Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

What is the meaning of St Patrick's Day?

Where to Celebrate St Patrick's Day in New Zealand?

Dr Rudi's, Auckland

Danny Doolans, Auckland

Morningside Tavern, Auckland

The Bog, Christchurch

St Johns Bar & Eatery, Wellington

Jack Hackett's, Wellington

The Old Bailey, Wellington

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Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

Your 2025 Guide to St Patrick's Day in New Zealand

by Avya Hlaváč | 19 Feb 2025

What is the meaning of St Patrick's Day?

Where to Celebrate St Patrick's Day in New Zealand?

Dr Rudi's, Auckland

Danny Doolans, Auckland

Morningside Tavern, Auckland

The Bog, Christchurch

St Johns Bar & Eatery, Wellington

Jack Hackett's, Wellington

The Old Bailey, Wellington

You might also like

Your 2025 Guide to Valentine's Day

Auckland's Best New Year's Eve Parties

Auckland Bands - The Complete Guide

30 Great Auckland Restaurant Venues

Best 16 Board Meeting Venues in Auckland

The Top 18 Private Dining Venues in Auckland

30 Stunning Auckland Venues for Product Launches

27 of the Best Auckland Bar Venues

Meeting Rooms Auckland - The Top 23

Auckland DJs - The Complete Guide

Top Auckland Gala Dinner Venues

Auckland Conference Venues - The Top 20 Conference Venues

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