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If you’ve ever wondered how booze and a particular Saint Patrick ever became synonymous, then today is the day you find out how it came to be.

St. Patrick’s Day is a commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to Ireland led by Saint Patrick, as well as celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. It’s been written that he was abducted by Irish raiders at 16 for 6 years, and it was during this time that he ‘found God’. He later on escaped and began to convert pagan Irish to Christianity. March 17, his feast day, also marks his death anniversary.

Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, the wearing of green attire or shamrocks, a three-leafed plant that was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish (and no, it’s not the same as the four-leaf clover we have associated it to). But most importantly, Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption.

YEP, you read that right. A free pass!

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Booky lists 5 of the most authentic Irish pubs in the city to visit, whether it’s St. Patty’s or not, for bona fide Irish festivities, food and booze.

 

Murphy’s Makati – Legaspi Village

Murphy’s Makati features good food and drinks, live music and sports tv, and weekly quiz nights. They allow private functions and do offsite catering as well.

Murphy's Makati
Photo from Instagram c/o @jhadelacruz

Reservations are accepted
View the full menu
Cityland Condo III, 105 V.A. Rufino St. cor. Esteban St., Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 894-1884

 

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar – Malate

An authentic Irish pub and sports bar in Manila area. Serving Irish, local and international cuisine, as well as a complete range of local and international beers, whiskeys and spirits.

Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Sports Bar
Photo from Trip Advisor

Reservations are accepted
View the full menu
G/F Tune Hotel, 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila
+63 2 522-0196

67 Nathan Pub – San Juan

A little neighborhood pub for residents of the San Juan area.

67 Nathan Pub
Photo from Instagram c/o @noelrenenieva

Reservations are accepted
403 F.Calderon St., Little Baguio, San Juan
+63 2 423-1157

 

St. Patrick’s – Kapitolyo

Kapitolyo’s friendly neighborhood pub.

St. Patrick's Kapitolyo
Photo from Foursquare c/o Shaun M.

Reservations are accepted
24D East Capitol Dr., Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 2 654-4881

 

Mulligan’s Irish Gastropub – BF Homes

It is an authentic Irish pub house, a steakhouse and sports bar serving exquisite local and European cuisine, fine house wines and imported beers at great prices.

Mulligan's Irish Gastropub
Photo from Mulligan’s Website

Reservations are accepted
View the full menu
107 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque
+63 2 807-3128

 

If you’re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it’s free to download on iPhone and Android. The ‘Navigate’ button is readily available on each restaurant’s page to help you avoid getting lost.

P.S. We’d love everyone to have a good time but we also strongly urge everyone to assign a designated driver whenever you’re out to drink, note that the Anti-Drunk Driving Law is in full implementation already. Above all, be informed, read about it here.

 

Make it a night you want to forget.

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