Pour yourself a pint of Guinness and get ready for a weekend of shamrock shenanigans this St Patrick’s Day.

The traditional Irish celebration has found its way to Kent, with plenty of pubs and venues all over the county throwing a St Paddy’s Day party. Here’s where you can join the festivities over the weekend…

The Four Horseshoes, near Faversham

This village pub just outside of Faversham is known among locals for its carvery lunches. For St Paddy’s Day, there will be a special carvery lunch for visitors to tuck into along with themed drinks and traditional Irish music.

Details: Sunday, March 17 at the Four Horseshoes in Graveney, near Faversham, from 12 noon. Tables should be booked in advance.

Leyton Cross Social Club, Dartford

The celebration includes an hour of Irish dancing, live music and sing-along songs, all followed by party anthems later in the evening. There will be drinks such as Jameson whiskey and Guinness behind the bar.

Details: Saturday, March 16 at the Leyton Cross Social Club in Dartford from 7pm. No need to book.

Longmead Stadium, Tonbridge

After football team Tonbridge Angels play Torquay United at the stadium in the afternoon, there will be a free St Patrick’s Day party in the marquee. Local band Rock Phoenix will perform and there will be drinks like baby Guinness shots and Baileys and Irish cream to help get the party going.

Details: Saturday, March 16 at Longmead Stadium in Tonbridge from 3pm. No need to book.

The Oxford, Margate

Quirky covers duo Bread and Butter are celebrating 20 years of playing together at The Oxford’s St Paddy’s Day bash. The group will be bringing their fancy dress box, party props and a setlist of well-known songs and Irish tunes.

Details: Sunday, March 17 at The Oxford in Margate from 3pm. No need to book.

Paddy McGinty's Party Bar, Maidstone

Dig out your emerald wares and raise a pint of Guinness at this shamrock shindig. The bar is a popular party spot and is kicking off St Patrick’s Day early with an extended happy hour, Guinness giveaways and green costumes on Friday. The celebrations continue all weekend - there’s a second party night on Saturday and a themed pub quiz on Sunday.

Details: Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 at Paddy McGinty's Party Bar in Maidstone. The parties are free entry and start from 8pm, the quiz night starts from 6pm and tables can be booked online.

The Queen Charlotte, Rochester

Violinist Matthew English and singer Tim Springett will reunite for the St Paddy’s Day festivities at the Queen Charlotte pub. The pair will perform music inspired by Irish folk songs and some well-known covers, while behind the bar there will be some special drink offers to mark the occasion.

Details: Sunday, March 17 at the Queen Charlotte Pub in Rochester from 7.30pm. No need to book.

The Ship Inn, Faversham

The Ship’s restaurant, the Cow Shed, is hosting a weekend of live music from Black Powder, Bamboozle, X5 and Seani Pout. There will also be a meat raffle for Great Ormond Street Hospital and a menu of Irish food and drink specials.

Details: Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at the Cow Shed at the Ship Inn in Faversham from 4pm. Tables should be booked in advance.

St George’s Church, Folkestone

Enjoy a traditional ceilidh with dance, live music, green outfits and lots of community spirit. The team from Claire Bedrow Dancers will lead the ceilidh and teach you the basics of traditional Irish dance, with no previous dance experience necessary.

Details: Saturday, March 16 at St George’s Church in Folkestone from 6.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and can be booked online here.

St Mary's Irish Social Club, Gillingham

There’s no better place for a St Patrick’s Day knees-up than this Irish social club. There will be music from local band the Medway Rakes, authentic Irish dancers and competitions and raffles throughout the day.

Details: Sunday, March 17 at St Mary’s Irish Social Club in Gillingham from 12 noon. The daytime festivities are free for members, the evening begins from 6pm and costs £5 for members and £7.50 for non-members.

Tokyo Tea Rooms, Canterbury

Put on your dancing shoes and get down to a night of throwback favourites, from cheesy floor-fillers to classic dance anthems and, of course, plenty of hits from your favourite Irish artists. To get into the spirit of things, there will be Irish bowler hats, flags, bunting and green confetti.

Details: Saturday, March 16 at Tokyo Tea Rooms in Canterbury from 10pm. No need to book for entry, but tables should be booked in advance.