San Francisco's Best Irish Pub

Festive pub and sports bar spreads Irish cheer in the Marina.

Reviews:

• “Best Bar in the Marina!!”
• “Classy yet homey”
• “Great neighborhood bar and great staff”
• “Beware of warm beer”
• “Best place in the Marina!”

Tips: Call about comedy nights, DJs and live music events.

Kelley’s Tavern

Inner Sunset residents mix it up with Guiness and board games at this historic Irish pub.

Reviews:

• “I believe it IS the second oldest!”
• “Great bar… The oldest in the city?”
• “Little Shamrock is the place to go!”
• “One of the best in SF”
• “Great place for late weeknights”

Tips: Several TVs around the bar air rugby games and other European sports.

Little Shamrock

A cozy Noe Valley pub where the Irish waitstaff serves pints and catered grub to sports-happy locals.

Reviews:

• “Overpriced, Dysfunctional Management, Too Loud”
• “Best Guinesss and sports”
• “Great place”
• “cute pub”

Tips: In addition to Irish or Celtic sounds, music here comes from an Internet jukebox. Users select from thousands of tunes on a touch-screen interface. It even accepts credit cards.

The Dubliner

A diverse crowd kicks back at this bangers-and-mash Irish pub in the Mission.

Reviews:

• “Best Crab Cakes”
• “The Best Food In The Mission”
• “Good food”
• “AMAZING MEAL!!”
• “Great Pub”

Tips: Happy hour (Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm) features $3.25 pints and great deals on pub grub: hefty fries for $1, buttermilk-battered onion rings for $2 and spicy buffalo wings for $4.

The Phoenix Irish Bar and Gathering Place

An old-school Financial District bar and grill with strong drinks, gigantic burgers and fine brews.

Reviews:

• “Best Burger Around”
• “Sardine City”
• “best pub experience”
• “Huge Selection Of Beer”
• “Classic Happy Hour Spot!”

Tips: Royal Exchange is open Mon-Fri, and reserved for private parties on weekends.

Royal Exchange or email Royal Exchange

The 32 counties of Ireland meet as one at this ultra-patriotic pub in the Richmond.

Reviews:

• “great live music, but…”
• “Great Bar with Awesome Service”

Tips: Live music is a staple here—everything from rock to Irish folk bands every night of the week.

Ireland’s 32 Bar & Grill

This bustling slice of Ireland is tucked away on a quiet alley in the Financial District.

Reviews:

• “GREAT find!”
• “Good Irish Pub”
• “Perfect for after work drinks”
• “Best Irish Pub in the Bay Area”
• “Great Location, Okay Service”

Tips: The Hiberian Room is located inside the Irish Bank and available to rent out for any occasion. Call for details.

Irish Bank

This split-level, split-personality bar plays it cool during the week and packs ’em in on the weekends.

Reviews:

• “AWESOME MUSIC”
• “Not a good dinner place”
• “Sausage Party”
• “Worst bar in SF”
• “Neighborhood Happy Hours w/REAL FOOD”

Tips: The hearty fare includes shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, and bangers and mash.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar

Downtown Irish pub serves burgers, shepherd’s pie alongside 20 international draft beers. Locals congregate for sports games.

Reviews:

• “Best SOMA Pub!”
• “Best Happy Hour”
• “Great Irish Pub”
• “Topsy-Turvy”
• “10”

Tips: Traditional Irish breakfast is served on weekends from 11am until 8pm.

THE CHIEFTAIN IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB or email THE CHIEFTAIN IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB

Irish expats and Anglophiles converge in this Upper Haight pub.

Reviews:

• “Fine pub and service, unfine food”
• “it’s okay if you want to meet tourists and irishment”
• “Great spot for a pint (or several) and some footie”
• “Great pub nestled away on Haight Street”
• “Good Luck from the Irish”

Tips: A full Irish breakfast—featuring black-and-white pudding and all—is served daily until 3:30pm. Weekdays, lunch and dinner run 11am-3:30pm and 5pm-9:30pm, respectively. Weekend brunch runs 10am-3:30pm.

Martin Macks Restaurant and Bar