The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s oldest traditions, dating back to 1766. The route goes up Fifth Avenue from 44th to 86th Street, with a procession of bagpipers, high school bands and politicians.

Afterwards, marchers and audience alike head to the city’s many Irish bars to raise a pint to Ireland’s patron saint. If you’d be wantin’ to dine in the theme of the day, here are some lucky bets.

P.J. Clarke’s

915 Third Ave.

(at 55th Street)

(212) 317-1616

This is always the happening spot on St. Paddy’s Day – there’ll be bagpipers in the house, as well as Irish favorites on the table.

Fiona’s Bar &

Restaurant

1664 First Ave.

(between 86th and

87th streets)

(212) 348-3783

It’s Irish every day at this Upper East Side pub, from the servers with brogues to rugby on the tube to well-made classics such as the traditional breakfast and shepherd’s pie.

Murphy’s Pub &

Restaurant

977 Second Ave.

(between 51st and

52nd streets)

(212) 751-5400

A friendly staff and Irish tunes on the jukebox make this a laid-back choice for St. Paddy’s (or any other day), chowing down on corned beef or fish and chips.

Neary’s

358 E. 57th St.

(at First Avenue)

(212) 751-1434

This classic Irish pub draws a mature local crowd with a warm and welcoming ambiance of paneled walls and American comfort food.

Pershing Square

90 E. 42nd St.

(at Park Avenue)

(212) 286-9600

Corned beef and cabbage joins the otherwise creative American menu at this attractive brasserie, café and bar in a landmarked space across the street from Grand Central.