Looking for a cheeky pint of Guinness to celebrate St Patrick’s Day after work this Tuesday?
As we embrace St Patrick’s Day 2026, the SW Londoner has gone to Clapham High Street’s top pubs for a Guinness on Google to find the cheapest pint and best places for the night out.
Pints of the beloved stout were judged by the price of a pint of Guinness against its quality.
In quality, we took into account the pour, the head, creaminess, temperature and even the cleanliness of the glass affected taste.
We also looked at the venues that had decorated for St. Patrick’s Day, with shamrocks, green or a Guinness toucan to get into the spirit!
Cheapest pint for your lucky penny:
As of 2024, the average pint of Guinness in London has gone up to £6.42 from £5.73 the previous year, according to UK Debt Export.
Most pubs we visited were within two pounds of this range, with most around the high street at upwards of £7 for the stormy stout.
However, for St. Paddy’s, Simmons is offering a £4 deal for a pint of Guinness to all, with no in-app downloads required.
While there is some shamrock decor, there are a few other pubs that are more dressed for the occasion.
The pint had a great dome, and the pour and temperature were fine overall, but bubbles clinging to the side of the glass indicated it may not be the newest glassware.
If you’re looking for a good time, sing-along music, and happy hour deals, then Simmons promises all that and more.
Best pint of Guinness?
There are a lot of ways to judge a Guinness. Most bars pour the stout in two parts to let it settle properly and ensure a centimetre of frothy head on top. For a smooth drink, people also keep an eye on a cold, clean glass to avoid bubbles and the stout from overflowing.
The Prince of Wales served a perfect pint of Guinness, but we understand not everyone may want to fork over £7 for a pint. Crisp, cold, and creamy with a nice dome over the rim, it is everything one would look for in an ideal glass.
Many pubs lacked the sight of green clovers and shamrocks, but made great pints and perfectly good places to spend a night out. But if you’re looking for a night out in the name of St. Patrick, there may be other recommendations.
The Shamrock Spirit!
Right outside Clapham Common station is Irish pub The Rattlin Bog, which opened last December 2025.
Greeted by a leprechaun, the Guinness toucan and emerald green walls, one would not want to get caught wearing red here – this is an unmistakably Irish pub.
Their St Patrick’s Day celebration will be accompanied by Irish food, dancers and live music.
A pint of Guinness will set you back £7.50, but if you want to immerse yourself in St. Paddy’s spirit, then this pub is a must-visit for a proper craic.
Best bang for your buck this March 17?
O’Neill’s right outside Clapham Common station is prepped and ready for this week’s St. Paddy’s Day celebration.
While it is not as cold as others in the area, for £6.15 a pint, a Guinness here proves to be cheaper than most pubs in the area. And from March 10-17, an in-app exclusive deal brings the pint down to £3.
With many screens to catch the day’s match, Irish dancers and live music, you can’t go wrong going to O’Neill’s this Tuesday.
While a trek down to your local Wetherspoons or Simmons undoubtedly offers you the cheapest Guinness around, going down to one of these pubs for your pint of Guinness promises a bit more Irish luck this week.
Featured image credit: Charles Gagan
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