The Best Pub in San Francisco

Bar 821

A good, "down", neighborhood bar.  Styling profiling. Happy Hour:   Daily, 4pm - 6pm  Offering a $5 shot of Irish Whiskey and a bottled PBR Beer. more

Cow Hollow SF neighborhood bar where all is family! Come down and enjoy good deals on food and drinks, games, and fun. The starting point for lots of Pub Crawls in the Marina. BAR NONE DAILY SPECIALS BEER OF THE DAY - $3 DRAFTS/ $3 24oz CANS/ $12... more

Barrel Head Brewhouse

The Barrel Head Brewhouse is a NOPA Brewery and Restaurant now open 7 days a week for dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. HOPPY HOUR Monday – Friday  4 – 6 pm   Thursday Late Nite  10 pm – close $2 off House... more

Blackthorn Tavern

The Blackthorn Tavern, a longstanding Irish pub in the heart of the Inner Sunset under new management, presents free events and specials nearly every day, from Monday-night trivia competition to Sunday football. Blackthorn—“an emerald gem... more

Bottle Club

Bottle Club serves up great drinks, has an interesting selection of beer, and a few, tasty options for food. more

Brazen Head

A San Francisco favorite, serving outstanding food, drinks, and local flavors. The Brazen Head is renowned for its intimate atmosphere. Hidden in the heart of Cow Hollow, The Brazen Head has been called a local haunt and consider ourselves a talking... more

Brickhouse Bar & Grill

The Brickhouse Bar & Grill began as a vision. In 2000, people living and working in the area had few choices. Owners David Simonsmeier and Fred Reeves set out to combine a gourmet lunch with an open, casual atmosphere where locals can come together f... more

Cassidy's

Sweet little Irish style bar that makes for a good stop before heading out to bigger and better things if you're in SoMa. more

Chief Sullivan's

Named after revered San Francisco fire chief Dennis Sullivan, who served during the great 1906 earthquake. We offer quality and accessible cocktails, beer and wine. We also are a great location for hosting an event or watching your favorite local spo... more

Comstock Saloon

An amazing San Francisco bar.   A traditional saloon, offering classic cocktails.  Great location.   Walk to wherever from here - North Beach, Downtown, Embarcadero. Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm - 6pm ------ Renowned bartenders Jeff Holli... more

Danny Coyle's

Danny Coyle's is San Francisco's favorite place for great drinks, music, and atmosphere. We have several giant HD screens.  Whether it's an out-of-market football game, a 7AM soccer game from England or a NBA or college hoops game, you can see y... more

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a fixture in the neighborhood, featuring live music, comedy and even the occasional theatrical performance. The drinks are stiff and barflys are usually urban residents from the Lower Polk/Western Nob Hill variety. Happy Hour:... more

Fiddler's Green

On your way from Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach, stop here for a break. It is a tiny Irish pub that has a tendancy to get packed inside. Several Irish natives are found partaking of lager and engaged in spirited debates. If the weather is nice, you... more

Finnegans Wake

Finnegans continues to maintain the tradition of San Francisco's beloved neighborhood bars - all are welcome. Great Bloody Mary's. more

Flanahans Pub

A good local pub. Drinks are cheap, hard and good. Bartenders are friendly. more

Flying Pig Bistro

The Flying Pig Bistro Pub offers a little bit of everything for everyone. 15 Beers on Draft - featuring local beers, sandwiches, sports TVs, WiFi, soups and salads, organic coffee and espresso. more

Gestalt Haus

Beer, Brats, Bikes and Pinball.   A beer bar with a few very interesting sandwich options. more

Glen Park Station

If you're not from Glen Park, the Station is a cool little dive to stop in if you're ever exploring the Glen Park Canyon area. Mostly friendly locals catching up. Warriors, 49ers and Giants games shown. more

Grumpy's American Pub

Can't go wrong for those days you play tourist... start out with a yummy breakfast at Grumpy's before strolling along the Embarcadero. Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm. more

Hogwash

Hogwash is a modern California beer bar, featuring house made sausages and 30 of the world's finest craft beers on tap.  more

Holy Water

A cool little bar on Cortland. more

House of Shields

"Where Time Stands Still Since 1908."  Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, Just 1/2 block away from the Montgomery BART/MUNI station. Leave your driving to the professionals!  more

Ireland's 32

An Irish pub with ties to the IRA/Sinn Fein, Ireland's 32 features live music seven nights a week, ranging from punk rock to traditional Irish tunes. Breakfast and lunch are served throughout the week and sporting events can be seen at a regular bas... more

Johnny Foley's Irish House

Johnny Foley's Irish House is a replication of some of the authentic elements that make the great pubs of Ireland truly unique. Born of painstaking attention to decorative detail and insistence on true craftsmanship, Johnny Foley's Irish House recall... more

Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar

A fun and lively atmosphere, our house music plays six nights a week and you can catch a game on TV.   Kells offers a blend of Irish American hospitality, excellent Guinness and a fabulous mix of food, drink and fun. more

Kennedy's Irish Pub & Indian Curry House

Welcome to Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry house, the #1 Irish Pub in San Francisco! We were voted the best Indian Cuisine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pm more

Kezar Pub

The Kezar Pub offers a wide variety of beer. In fact, it's hard to figure out what beers they don't carry. This old 49er hang out is now home to many Cole Valley / Upper Haight locals and sports fanatics. It's the place to a Euroleague match,... more

Lost Marbles

From the team that brought you Barrel Head Brewhouse comes Lost Marbles; a new brewpub for the Inner Richmond! more

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Mad Dog In the Fog

Leaving the Lower Haight to move up the hill, Mad Dog returns in a new location. Ever heard of Old Peculiar or Boddington's? Well, if you're English you probably have. Mad Dog serves up mad beers from England and all over the world. Football... more

McCarthy's Irish Bar

Local Irish bar with the best regulars around. We've partnered with our neighbor Franco's Latin Table to offer some appetizers. All of our seating is outdoors so please don't forget your masks and jackets before you swing by. We hope to see you soon! more

McTeague's Saloon

Happy Hour: M-F 12noon to 7pm Located in the heart of San Francisco, McTeague's is a modern day Barbary Coast saloon featuring local draft beers and stiff cocktails. more

Monaghan's Bar

You out in the Marina and just want a no frills bar to drink a beer and watch a game?    more

Mucky Duck

A friendly pub that features over 10 TVs - there's almost always a game on. more

O'Keefe's Bar

O'Keefe's Bar is a set along the nondescript strip of businesses along Inner Balboa. Close to the park and cash-only, the pub also features a pool table and jukebox. more

Paprika

Great service, sausage and beer. more

Patriot House

Welcome to Patriot House an American gastropub. We are four Irish sisters who have been in the American bar and restaurant business for over 10 years. We have refurbished the former Holding Company space to create a warm, inviting place to be with... more

Plough and Stars

World famous Irish Pub serving San Francisco since 1975. Voted best Guinness in town! Live music 6 nights a week... from traditional Irish music to acoustic Americana, bluegrass, classic country, and roots rock. Most shows start at 9pm. Americana fo... more

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Public House

Public House, a modern sports pub is designed to be a year-round destination for great sports watching. Whether it's baseball, football, March Madness, World Cup soccer or Wimbledon, the eatery's 22 giant televisions and comfortable public house envi... more

Richmond Republic Draught House

Great burgers. Happy Hour:   Mon - Fri  3PM-6PM  - As about joining the Mug Club Open mic:  1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month Free Wifi, Flat Screen TVs and a large Projection Screen - featuring local games, Private Room... more

Rogue Ales Public House

The Southern-most outpost of the Rogue Nation opened in September 2003 at 673 Union Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The Rogue Ales Public House is located on the ground floor of a 100 year-old building at the intersection of Powel... more

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