Great Pubs in Essex for St Patrick's Day

Blackmore. Leather Bottle has a cosy snug bar, ideal for a few whisky's this Paddy's Day. Sampling some of the culinary delights on offer, a blend of European and traditional English. Finalist of the Best Gastro Pub in Essex 2010 for the Essex Food and Drink Awards.

Dedham. The Sun Inn this quintessential coaching inn at the heart of the gentle rolling landscape of Constable Country has been a watering hole for villagers and resting post for travellers for centuries.Pop in for a few pints of the good stuff this St Patricks Day.

Fairstead. Square & Compasses is a delightful, traditional public house located at Fuller Street in the parish of Fairstead. Set in beautiful countryside the pub is believed to date from about 1652. Wonder did they serve great big pints of Guiness on Paddys Day back then!!

Great Waltham. At the Rose & Crown we pride ourselves on our warm, friendly welcome. EnjoyReal Ales and a country menu featuring seasonal partridge, pheasant, mutton and venison. A unique place to paint the walls green this Paddy's Day.

Horndon-on-the-Hill. The Bell Inn & Hill House House, set in the lovely historic village of Horndon on the hill, is an award winning 15th Century Coaching Inn. There's an open fire, numerous ales on hand pump and a top-class wine by the glass list, perfect for Christmas drinks.Sunday Times 2010 Food list, The Bell Inn was voted one of the 10 best gastropubs in the UK.

Little Totham. The Swan is a traditional English Country pub serving the village of Little Totham. It is a Grade II listed building with heavy beams, low ceilings, a large open fire. A cosy place to get drunk on St Patricks Day!!

Margaretting-Tye. The White Hart Inn is all about location. It is a beautiful old pub with parts of it being some 250 years old. A top destination for Paddy's Day craic!!