San Francisco - Nightlife - Pub

10801 N. Wolfe Rd., San Francisco 95014
408-446-3853

Duke of Edinburgh

Literally every splinter in this atmospheric pub was imported from the UK - the bar, floor, ceiling, walls, lamps - to insure proper authenticity and helping you enjoy your draughts and ales. Fanta... read more

141 N. Santa Cruz Ave., San Francisco 95030
408-354-2200

Black Watch

Named for fabled Scottish Infantry regiment that's fought nobly and honorably in just about every European land conflict, but the dignity ends there. Dark, atmospheric small spot on tucked away str... read more

547 Emerson St., San Francisco 94301
650-327-7673

The Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House

Slightly divey spot has a kooky countryside manor exterior and cluttered-but-comfortable insides with an outstanding beer selection. British, Irish, Belgian, German beers all vie for space on the t... read more

693 Grape Ave., San Francisco 94087
408-736-7141

Beefy’s Cabin

Tucked away in a slightly sketchy strip mall on a side street off El Camino Real, Beefy's is a home-away-from-home for longtime Peninsula residents who couldn't tell you what an "iPhone application... read more

2231 Chestnut St. , San Francisco 94123
415-292-2300

The Tipsy Pig

The name speaks the truth: you'll feel like a tipsy pig after an evening here. Try the pretzel braid with cheddar dip and the pork chop and you'll be far from disappointed. Practice shouting across... read more

1560 Powell St., San Francisco 94133
415-397-0577

Northstar Cafe

Local bar for locals looking to get local with one another. Gets packed when big games come up on the TVs, but otherwise manageable (long happy hours keep the regulars coming). Hipsters displaced b... read more

5227 Claremont Ave., San Francisco
510-655-7373

Kingfish Café & Pub

Who ordered the takeout pizza? Y-chromosomes in favorite pair of sweats and T-shirt connect over brews and a poker table at this local dive. Lobster shack slash baseball dugout where the boys are, ... read more

1514 Union St., San Francisco
415-928-2414

The Black Horse London Pub

Pull up a barstool with a few of your pals, and the place is instantly at capacity. Tiny hole-in-the-wall pub that sets Anglophile hearts afire. Proximity means you better get friendly with your ne... read more

5445 College Ave., San Francisco
510-653-7441

George and Walt’s

Repeat after me: This is a sports bar. This bar has drinks and sports on TV. There are pennants and pool tables. Video games and pinball too. TVs in every corner. The bartender will call you honey.... read more

1980 Union St., San Francisco 94123
415-409-4469

Bar None

Ever wonder where UC college grads go to mourn the loss of their PlayStation-tournament days? The Abercrombie & Fitch frat party resumes every weekend at this subterranean venue. Escape the sticky ... read more

243 OFarrell St., San Francisco 94102
415-954-0777

Johnny Foley’s Irish House

Sweatshirts and stonewashed jeans aside, there’s good times to be had at this true drinkers’ bar. A tall tale or two to raucous old-time rock ‘n’ roll will have you in the gutter singing Irish rebe... read more

540 Clement St., San Francisco
415-752-7276

540 Club

How to make a 540 Club: Take one local dive, add trippy lighting, Catholic School Karaoke Parties, Trivia Night, darts, pool, smoking patio, jukebox, happy hour, and DJs spinning old school punk, s... read more

3009 Fillmore St., San Francisco
415-563-5137

Mauna Loa Club

Kummoniwannalayu! Nothing Hawaiian here, except a feeling of escape. The only place on the block where not everyone’s looking to get lei’ed. Wooden reproduction of Toulouse-Lautrec print carved by ... read more

1315 9th Ave., San Francisco
415-661-4340

Mucky Duck

Lovably plain neighborhood dive with good game face. Regulars know how to while away an afternoon running a healthy tab and watching the Giants or Niners on HDTV. Pool table in the back for a casua... read more

950 Geary St., San Francisco
415-885-4074

Edinburgh Castle

Serving the city’s best fish-n-chips wrapped in newspaper since 1958. Inside looks like a Glasgow culture museum that imploded. Sip a single malt while listing to Po Bronson read from his latest no... read more

1176 Sutter St., San Francisco
415-567-7441

R Bar

Empty bottles of Fernet lining mahogany shelf above doorway should be clue number one. Bartenders gunning back Fernet shot after shot should be clue number two. Owners Tod and Chris love their jobs... read more

116 Clement St., San Francisco
415-751-1122

The Plough and Stars

No McPub feel you get at most other Irish bars in the Richmond. Long, shadowy room, warm atmosphere, traditional Irish music—none of those drum-machine-and-U2 cover bands. In fact, music of some so... read more

622 Green Street, San Francisco 94133
415-989-6222

O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Little piece of Ireland dropped in the center of North Beach. Cool mural of famous Irish writers along the back wall, they pour a nice pint. Food isn't great but the corned beef quesadillas are an ... read more

1390 California, San Francisco
415-673-9294

Nob Hill Tavern

In a sporty mood? Grab a frosty brew and work out your aggression with a nice round of pinball, a rousing game of foosball, or just yell like a good spectator at any of the six screens showing all ... read more

298 Pacific St., San Francisco
415-788-2222

The Old Ship Saloon

Heaps o’ history seeping from corner of old Barbary Coast. Old three-masted sailing ship converted into a tavern and shanghaiing den. Sailor spirit still alive and well, sans the drug-laced liquor ... read more

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