St Patrick's Day in Sydney's Irish Pubs

Creative types mingle with locals at this most unpretentious of watering holes. Get a good feed with plenty of brew at the Rose Shamrock and Thistle.

The coldest Guinness in the city keeps this Irish pub stocked with barflies and backpackers alike.

A killer pub grub menu with a wine list to match makes this sports-soaked pub a welcome destination.

This Irish pub may just be your place to escape for a bit of sane (if possible), Irish fun. Grab a seat on a Friday night and watch the 'wildlife' outside.

The words "boutique" and "Irish" are not usually synonymous with each other but this is what Durty Nelly's professes to be. This pub's smutty name belies a more sophisticated and homely ambiance. Warm the cockles with a traditional Shepherd's pie and a pint of Guinness.

Authentically Irish has a surprisingly real ring to it at PJs. With real Irish mud in the bricks, this place will have you propped up at the bar downing Guinness like a Catholic priest or singing like Bono in no time.

Don't let the exterior of this Irish pub fool you; it's actually quite pleasant on the inside. You may even want to stay for more than one drink if you can find a seat.

With hectares of gardens, a more than decent restaurant and 13 beers on tap, Harrigan's is your home away from Ireland.

Holding more delights than a Lewis Carroll fairy tale, this Irish pub is an adult's playground of quality booze, delightful decor and naughty hide outs.

Nearing drinking-venue perfection, the Welcome seems to do all in its power to be the epitome of its namesake.