The best UK cities to enjoy a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day

Analysis by Accor reveals the top cities and pubs outside of Ireland and Northern Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness  

  • Nottingham is crowned the best city to enjoy a pint of Guinness with a sentiment score of 87/100 

  • York and Newcastle are the runners up sharing the second and third place 

  • The best pub in the UK to enjoy a pint of Guinness is Nottingham’s Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem  

St Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated in the UK every year, with searches for the day peaking each March* as partygoers decide where to celebrate the day. With this in mind, Accor has conducted research to reveal the best UK cities beyond Ireland and Northern Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness, and the best pubs to enjoy a pint. 

The research analysed the sentiment of Google reviews regarding a pint of Guinness across the top UK pubs, generating a Guinness score out of 100. This analysis enabled us to unveil an overall Guinness sentiment score for each city, to determine the top 10. 

The top UK cities outside Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness 

Rank 

City 

City Guinness 
Sentiment Score 

1 

Nottingham 

87 

2 

York 

81 

2 

Newcastle 

81 

3 

Birmingham 

80 

4 

Norwich 

77 

4 

Glasgow 

77 

4 

London 

77 

5 

Sheffield 

73 

6 

Manchester 

69 

7 

Edinburgh 

66 

8 

Cardiff 

64 

9 

Bristol 

62 

10 

Southampton 

61 

The ranking reveals Nottingham as the best UK city for savoring a pint of Guinness, after achieving an impressive Guinness sentiment score of 87. With an array of traditional and Irish pubs, Nottingham offers ample opportunities to indulge in the Irish brew. Additionally, the city hosts vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across its venues, making it an ideal destination for commemorating the occasion. 

Sharing the second position are the northern cities of York and Newcastle, both earning a Guinness sentiment score of 81. York is gearing up for its 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, set to take place on the 16th of March along Market Street. Newcastle is bustling with an exciting lineup of St. Patrick’s Day events, featuring a pub crawl and an Irish-themed day at the races. 

Concluding the top three hotspots for a pint of Guinness is Birmingham, holding an overall score of 80. With a staggering 418 pubs scattered across the city**, it’s no wonder Birmingham ranked so highly in the study. 

The best UK pubs outside Ireland to enjoy a pint of Guinness 

Rank 

Place 

City 

Guinness 
Sentiment Score 

1 

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, 1, Nottingham NG1 6AD 

Nottingham 

98 

2 

Rosie’s Bar,  

Parkside, 2 Stowell St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XQ 

Newcastle 

97 

3 

The Punch Bowl, 

7 Stonegate, York YO1 8AN 

York 

96 

3 

Murphy’s, 

49 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1NX 

Glasgow 

96 

4 

Old Dog & Partridge, 

18 Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3DA 

Nottingham 

95 

5 

The Canal House, 

12 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JR 

Birmingham 

94 

6 

The Priory, 

103 Micklegate, York YO1 6LB 

York 

90 

6 

The Ribs of Beef, 

24 Wensum St, Norwich NR3 1HY 

Norwich 

90 

7 

Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar, 

30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE 

Edinburgh 

89 

7 

Yates, 

2-6 Cambridge St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HP 

Sheffield 

89 

8 

Lass O’Gowrie, 

36 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB 

Manchester 

88 

9 

Frog & Parrot, 

94 Division St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4GF 

Sheffield 

86 

10 

Old Arcade, 

Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG 

Cardiff 

84 

Nottingham’s Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem has been unveiled as the best pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness, after achieving an outstanding sentiment score of 98. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the pub features charming, wonky interior after being built under a series of stone caves. Visitors can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations with a free Jameson Irish whisky ginger and lime upon arriving at the pub. 

Securing second place is Rosie’s Bar based in Newcastle, boasting a Guinness sentiment score of 97. Famed for its closeness to St James’ Park stadium, the pub is a much-loved place in Newcastle, steeped in character and history. Rosie’s has marked the Irish holiday with events in previous years. 

Following in third place are York’s The Punch Bowl and Glasgow’s Murphy’s, after each receiving a sentiment score of 96. The Punch Bowl is a traditional pub renowned for its regular events and popularity amongst locals, while Murphy’s is an Irish pub and is set to host live music across St Patrick’s Day weekend to mark the occasion. 

Featured Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash.

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