17 Irish pubs to visit in Orlando for St. Patrick's Day, or any time

We're closing in on St. Patrick's Day, and Orlando promises lots to do — if you're lucky enough to make it out to one of (or a few) of these local Irish pubs. Some spots also offer some fun extras, like karaoke, live music and traditional Irish eats.

Here are 17 of the city's best Irish pubs and restaurants perfect for a celebratory pint. So grab a Guinness, don your greenest apparel and set out for some luck.

This decade-old Irish spot is a mainstay in downtown Orlando, offering authentic dishes and plenty of pints. Soccer and rugby matches and high energy are not hard to come by in this true Irish pub. For St. Patrick's Day this year,Harp and Celt will be hosting a weekend-long celebration: corned beef and cabbage on offer Friday through Monday, live music in the alley, Irish dancers, giveaways and prizes are all in store. The pub will show Ireland v. Scotland in the Six Nations rugby championship Saturday and Liverpool v. Manchester United match Sunday.