St. Patricks Day Dublin | Herbert Park Hotel Dublin

St Patrick's Day in Ireland

St Patricks Day at Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence

St. Patrick's Day in Dublin attracts more than 100,000 visitors from around the world each year. This year March 17th falls on a Friday, making it an end-of-week bank holiday. Visitors and locals alike will come together on the streets of Dublin - and across Ireland - to experience the festivities. The most popular one, other than perhaps a pub crawl in Temple Bar, would be the St. Patrick's day parade.

While the parade starts at noon, we recommend going early to enjoy the atmosphere of the city and to ensure you have a good spot to view the show. Usually, aiming for a spot along O'Connell Street is a reliable, attainable goal. Other enjoyable things to do during the day are exploring the street vendors and shops set up around town, and viewing all of the decorations and costumes you can!

After enjoying the hustle and bustle of the festivities, however, retreat back to our hidden oasis in Dublin City Centre for a quiet, relaxing evening overlooking the park. Looking for an itinerary to take the stress out of planning?

Read on to see our suggestion!

St Patrick's Day Itinerary

8:00am - Wake up to natural light

Begin your day with sunlight as your natural alarm clock. Brew yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy a sleepy morning floating around in a fluffy bathrobe and warm slippers.

Then, put on your favorite green clothes and prepare yourself for a day of adventure!

9:00am - Fuel Up

St Patrick's Day is notorious for being a long one, and it tends to come with a drink or two. Make sure you are fueled for the day ahead by indulging in a Full Irish Breakfast Buffet. You can get a discount on the cost of breakfast by booking a bed and breakfast rate, only available when you reserve your stay directly with us.

10:00am - Secure Your Spot & Enjoy the Parade

Either get in some morning exercise and a breath of fresh air by walking to O'Connell Street, or take the various public transportation options available from the hotel (Bus + DART train). Once on O'Connell Street, take a stroll and find a spot where you can wiggle in to watch the parade! It is definitely worth getting here a bit early so you can be sure to see the parade when it comes by, and there is always something interesting to see or do while you wait! Here are some other things happening in the area. Alternatively, you can try your luck at booking a highly coveted Grandstand seat on this site. You can also read more about the other festivities put on by Failte Ireland to help plan the rest of your day.

2:00pm - Warm Up with Lunch & a Pint

After the parade, wander into a local pub for some warm Beef & Guiness Stew or Shepard's Pie and a pint of Guiness.

4:00pm - Wander the city

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Dublin on St Patrick's Day by wandering down the small, character-filled streets of Temple Bar and make your way into local pubs to listen to live music and maybe grab some chips to hold you over until dinner.

6:00pm - Escape the Chaos & Enter Tranquility

After a long day in Dublin surrounded by fun, adventure, people, music, and more, make the short journey back and step into the relaxing, hidden environment of the hotel. Enjoy a 4-star evening meal, a nice warm bubble bath, and a cozy bedtime cuddle and recharge for the next day of adventure or travel. Fancy one more pint to top off the holiday? Head down to our bar for a pint or a nightcap and say cheers to a St. Patrick's Day well spent.

Sound perfect? We agree. Let us help you pull off the perfect St. Patrick's Day experience. Call our main hotel line (+353 01 667 2200) or email reservations@herbertparkhotel.ie and let us take the stress of planning away so you can focus on experiencing this cultural phenomenon.