Get Ready to Paint the Town Green (and Other Stuff)
What’s the buzz? The UK’s hospitality scene is buzzing louder than a leprechaun on a rainstorm. Come Saturday, Ireland squares off with Scotland in the Six Nations final – the kind of spectacle that makes even the tea‑drinking Scots blush. Then, on Sunday, the whole country goes into a flurry of green‑wearing, whiskey‑drinking, shamrock‑shaking celebration of St Patrick’s Day.
Where to find the craziest parties
- London – Nancy Spain’s Irish bar just opened. Think Murphy’s, Taytos (the pizza slice that’s Irish), and cocktails with names that rhyme with “Irish” (some will have you laughing till your eyebrows lift).
- Vast parts of the UK – 42 % more of the now-legendary St Patrick’s Day events show up on the DesignMyNight platform. From live Irish fiddlers and traditional dancers to interactive comedy shows that might actually let you heckle the performers, to brunches where you can reach for a bottomless booth of Guinness (or at least a foot‑deep pint kind of brunch).
- Whiskey, Irish oysters, and four‑round stout specials line every menu because “no one should have to hit the floor for a pint in a week!”
Why this weekend matters
Leighanne Bent, the marketing guru at DesignMyNight, rolled out the millennial optimism: “Because St Patrick’s Day and the Six Nations happen in the same week, we’re basically looking at the ultimate mash‑up of sport and shenanigans.” We’ve moved beyond rainbows and pints; we’re here to make sure you get a heck of a holiday that feels both like a match and a dinner party in one go.
An email blast that’s 100 % less satanic
Hey, that Black Stuff (those black‑sided Guinness cans) will potentially run out. The UK will feel the pressure. But for now, let’s just keep your senses ready, your glasses on aliquot, and your heart open because the country is about to double‑double the fun.
Stay in the Loop
If you want to be the first to know where the best souvenirs are happening on this epic weekend, simply sign up now. And maybe a wee subscriber email will come at your doorstep and tell you all about the latest Irish disco dance‑floor you might be surprised to discover that’s actually just a quasi‑Barrier‑Hopper rap group’s gig and a good Friday night.
