St. Patrick's Day 2024 in Amsterdam
The Dutch way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Dates: March 14–17, 2024
INBA St. Patrick's Day dinner (March 14, 2024)
The Ireland Netherlands Business Association (INBA), an organization that connects Irish and Dutch people in the Netherlands, is throwing a festive dinner at one of Amsterdam's hotels on St. Patrick's Day. The event is primarily for business professionals, but everybody willing to celebrate Irish culture is welcome to join the crowd. The event is from 6:30 pm to 11 pm, and the tickets are €97.50. They include drinks, a three-course meal, and entrance to a live music concert.
Pub crawls
Amsterdam might be the top city in Europe for pub crawling as all the pubs are within walking distance, making it a perfect way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day. So go to various Irish places in an attempt to enjoy a glass or two of delicious Guinness, find the greenest Paddy's day shindig, and maybe even spot a couple of leprechauns.
The list of best Irish pubs in Amsterdam includes O'Reilly's on Dam Square, Hoopman Irish Pub on Leidseplein in Amsterdam's Theatre District, tMulligan's Irish Music Bar, Molly Mallone's, not far from Centraal Station, and O'Donnell's, located near the Heineken Brewery.
St. Patrick's Day festival (March 17, 2024)
Amsterdam also hosts a thematic St. Patrick's Day festival with tons of various activities. Don't forget to book your accommodation in advance—Amsterdam gets quite busy during St. Patrick's Day.
