With St Patrick's Day fast approaching, many across Glasgow will be looking for a great Irish pub to mark the occasion.

Irish pubs and bars can be found anywhere and Scotland's biggest city is no exception with dozens open year-round.

With that said, here are the best Irish pubs to go to for St Patrick's Day, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

*Drivers should not continue driving after consuming any alcohol - it is also advised that drivers avoid drinking the night before driving*

Glasgow's 7 best Irish pubs to go to for St Patrick's Day

Here are Glasgow's best Irish pubs to go to for St Patrick's Day based on Tripadvisor reviews.

Molly Malones

Location: 224 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UG Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 out of 437 reviews

One reviewer praised the location saying: "We went for lunch and loved it! Really tasty food, great atmosphere and amazing staff! Looking forward to going back to see some live music!"

Connolly's Irish Bar

Location: 45 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1NX 

Tripadvisor reviews: 4.5/5 out of 69 reviews

One reviewer said: "Cracking wee spot for a drink, football and some live tunes to boot! Great place, worth a visit if you find yourselves in the Merchant City on a night out! Staff are lovely and they know what they're doing!"

Jinty McGuinty's

Location: 29 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ

Tripadvisor reviews: 4/5 out of 179 reviews

It was described as a "great wee pub" with a great outdoor space.

Waxy O'Connor's

Location: 44 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1DH 

Tripadvisor reviews: 4/5 out of 1006 reviews

One visitor said: "What a place! Just go in have a pint and a look around, the pub is incredible, looks like a set from a Guillermo del toro movie set...its amazing. A real destination pub."

Grace's Irish Sports Bar

Location: 18 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1LD

Tripadvisor reviews: 4/5 out of 66 reviews

One reviewer said: "We attended this venue for the opening Scotland game of the Euros. The place was immaculate and the atmosphere was superb."

Kitty O'Shea's

Location: 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6AY 

Tripadvisor reviews: 4/5 out of 156 reviews

One patron said: "This place is just amazing! The staff are lovely, the place looks great, the drinks are brilliant and very reasonably priced and the entertainment is the best!"

O'Neill's 

Location: 71-73 Albion Street Merchant Square, Glasgow G1 1NY

Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5 out of 383 reviews

One user described the pub as a "fantastic  venue," adding: "One of the best bars I’ve been in and what a welcome lovely staff with nothing but the best service."

When is St Patrick's Day and why do we celebrate it?

St Patrick's Day takes place on March 17 and celebrates Ireland's patron saint and the arrival of Christianity to the island.