The Blarney Stone is an Irish-themed public house and restaurant in Gastown. It’s popular with people who like Irish beers, whiskies and St. Patrick’s Day.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS IN 2025

This year the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the Blarney Stone takes place on Monday, March 17th. 2025 marks the festival’s 53rd anniversary. At the event there’s a brunch party from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, as well as live entertainment throughout the day. Minors are allowed inside with a guardian until 5:00 pm, and the festival continues until 2:00 am. Tickets for the brunch cost about $25 each and include one item from the menu. Entry between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm costs $30. For details about the event see the Blarney Stone website.

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The Blarney Stone Pub

Established in 1972, the Blarney Stone is the oldest Irish pub in Vancouver. Lots of events are hosted here including Irish appreciation parties, trivia nights, happy hours and St. Patrick’s Day events. There are usually live music concerts at the pub most Fridays and Saturdays as well.

With a selection of traditional Irish dishes as well as classic pub foods, there is something for everyone to eat. There are also many drink options including over a dozen different types of Irish whiskey, mixed drinks, wines and non-alcoholic beverages.

St. Patrick's Fan Outside the Blarney Stone — St. Patrick’s Day Outside The Blarney Stone

Weekly Events at the Blarney Stone

Various weekly events occur at the Blarney Stone. See below for information. (Note: Prices, times and other details are subject to change.)

Trivia Wednesdays

Taking place most Wednesdays starting at 8:00 pm, Trivia nights give you the opportunity to show off how smart you are. Every week someone is crowned the winner and awarded a fantastic prize.

Happy Hour

Happy Hour takes place at the Blarney Stone every weekday from 3:00 until 7:00 pm. The menu features $6.25 Guinness, $6 Kilkenny, $6 Magners and $5 Molson. Food options include Irish Hand Pies for $11, Beef Sliders for $12, Dublic Chippies for $11, and more.

(Note: Exact prices and details above are subject to change.)

Festive Events at the Blarney Stone

The following events don’t occur very often, so take advantage of them and go if you can! They are usually worth checking out.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

On March 17th the Blarney Stone hosts an all-day St. Patrick’s Day festival most years, including in 2025. Starting at 9:00 am with an Irish brunch, the place is open until 2:00 am.

Throughout the day there is entertainment in the pub as well as outside in the street. Entertainment includes live music performances, DJ music and more. Those under 19 years of age are allowed in until 5:00 pm with a parent or legal guardian.

Tickets are available online. Tickets for the brunch buffet cost $25 and entry before 2 pm costs $30. If you want to enter the festival after 2:00 pm there are usually tickets available at the door (until they sell out of course).

St. Patrick’s Festival Weekend Party

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations also happen on the weekend before Monday.

On Friday, March 14th in 2025, there’s live music from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with Zachary Saunders. Food and drink specials are available between 3:00 and 7:00 pm as well. Then on Saturday, March 15th, there’s more live music, DJ sets and swag available while supplies last.

Other Information

For more information about the pub see The Blarney Stone website. For further details about the above events, click Blarney Stone Events.

If you like live music and find yourself in Gastown at night, then also check out Guilt & Company which is located at #1 Alexander (so just down the street). It’s one of our favourite places!

For a list of other restaurants and pubs in the Vancouver area check out Vancouver Places to Eat & Drink.

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