Lucky things to do on St Patricks Day in Cape Town

Top of the morning Cape Town! Here is your reminder that it’s St Patrick’s day! Are you wanting to celebrate with a pint of Guinness in a shamrock-clad pub? Or attend the festivities with Irish flare and pomp? Here are some ways you can celebrate the holiday in and around Cape Town.

But first make sure to tune in this weekend for all the best hits from your favourite Irish artists. It wouldn’t be St Paddys Day without a little Luck of the Irish!

St Patrick’s Dinner with Irish South Africa

The Irish South Africa Association (ISAA) helps facilitate social connections between Irish people, those of Irish descent or anyone with an interest in Irish culture or Ireland.

Their main event is held annually on St Patrick’s Day. And this year, the Association is capping the day off with a themed dinner on March 17. Join in for a night of great food and entertainment! The event also features a three-course meal and live entertainment.

Find more info here.

Time: 18:30 for 19:00

Where: Pigalle Restaurant, Green Point

Ticket Cost: R550 (members), R650 (non-members)

Festivities at the St Patricks Day event in Cape Town / IRISH SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION

Grab yourself a green burger!

Expect to see green clovers, green shamrocks (yes there are a difference) and green burgers. Get a delectable beef burger topped with a bright green bun at Hudsons, the Burger Joint.

The American-inspired diner will be celebrating St Patricks Day with burger specials and green beers all day long on March 17.

Just be sure to book your table beforehand.

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St Patrick’s Day Fun Social

More in the mood for a festival? Join the Tokai Lions on March 17 for a fun social evening. These St Patricks Day festivities include prizes for Best Irish outfit, best Irish joke – and best group attempt at Irish dancing. So time to bust out your dancing shoes and sham-rock the night away.

Entrance is R50 a person. Book your place right here.

Celebrate with a cold (hard) drink

While they might not be Irish per se, Mitchells Scottish Ale House in the V&A Waterfront is the lucky place to be this Friday. They will be celebrating their Celtic cousins with live, themed entertainment, drinks and oyster specials.

Partygoers rejoice! Many pubs will have green-themed-drinks or food specials on St Patricks Day. The Beach Bar in Hout Bay will be making things extra special with Guinness on tap. Be sure to pop in for some live entertainment on Friday evening, too.

Create your own Shamrock Shake

The beloved green shake is back…only at selected fast food chains…not in Cape Town. But do not worry! This is for the people not in the mood to celebrate St Patricks Day in a packed pub or green-themed dinner.

Whip out your blender and these few ingredients and recreate the minty-green milkshake for yourself. Sharing with friends is optional! This will also save you the trip of flying to the US for a taste of the limited edition treat.

You will need:

vanilla ice cream
milk
mint extract
green food colouring
whipped cream (topping)

How to make it:

Into a blender, add the shake ingredients and blend until thick and well incorporated.
Serve with whipped cream, optionally garnish with mint sprigs or green sprinkles.

Let us know how you liked it and if you will make it again.

Celebrate your favourite Irish Actors

Why not take this St Patricks Day as an opportunity to rewind and relax with some Irish beef stew, Shepard’s pie and your Shamrock Shake! Celebrate your favourite Irish Actors this weekend with a few of our recommendations:

Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird. This 2017 coming-of-age comedy-drama movie is the solo directorial debut of Greta Gerwig. It tells the story of a high senior and her strained relationship with her mother. It stars the Irish actress in the title role, whose character also tries to navigate the ups and downs of her relationships – all while getting into college and becoming popular.

Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day. The 2002 spy classic is the twentieth film in the James Bond series, and the final one starring the Irish actor as the fictional (dreamy) MI6 agent, James Bond. And who could possibly forget Halle Berry’s stunning performance as the Bond girl.

Michael Fassbender in Macbeth. An epic historical drama that is based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Michael Fassbender stars in the title role, and Marion Cotillard accompanies him as Lady Macbeth. The 2015 story follows a Scottish lord’s (insane) rise to power after getting a prophecy from three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland.