6 Ways to Spend St Pat’s Day 2012 in Newcastle

Looking for a way to spend your St Pat's Day just as the Irish actually would? Then don't look any further than Craic this Saint Patrick's Day at the Northern Star Hotel complete with 30 hours of entertainment, on three stages, crammed together in just one day. With acts throughout the day from funnyman Pat the Loony Leprechaun (aka Chris Kelly) to the traditional stylings of Paddy's Craic and Hugh Gordon's Irish Duo and live music from Greg Bryce plus Irish-themed breakfast, lunch and dinner - there's no better place to party just like the Irish this St Pat's Day in Newcastle.

Boasting itself as the only Irish pub in the heart of Newcastle, another option is to spend your St Patty's Day at Finnegan's this year! With plenty of Guinness to go around, Irish bands Bushin Behnes and Plastic Paddy's will kick off the evening from 4pm followed by a spectacular DJ line-up for those looking for a lucky Irish kiss!

In the mood for some old school music blended with modern hits? Then the Nag's Head Hotel is your spot this Saint Patrick's Day! Pull out your best green outfit and head down from 9pm to see TWINSANITY live.

Head up to the Hunter Valley this St Pat's Day. Located in Polkobin in the Hunter Valley, let the luck rub off on you today as Harrigan's puts on what they're touting as "the best Irish celebration Novocastrian's will see this year"! From 12pm there will be loads of entertainment, beer and food complete with Irish Drummers & Dancers Band, a U2 tribute band teamed with $7 pints of Guinness and Killkenny and an a la carte menu complete with the famous Beef & Guinness Pie! There will also be plenty of Irish giveaways and the craic will be mighty! NB: dress code is green.

Celebrating St Pat's on a budget this year? Take your pick of your favourite local Wests Leagues Club for a great selection of $10 Meal Deals! Wests is getting into the Irish spirit and giving you a delicious serving of Steak and Guinness Pie with green mash, peas and gravy, Bailey's chocolate mousse plus a bag of lucky chocolate coins! All that for just $10, so you have plenty leftover for plenty of Guinness and Killkenny for the night!

Toronto's Workers Club is serving up plenty of prizes, raffles, bar promotions, and cash draws happening, plus Guinness beer and cocktails - you'll definitely be running into a few lucky leprechauns as the night goes on! Kicking off from 12pm, don't forget to call into Oscar's Brasserie for some tasty Irish delights as well!