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Johnny Foley's Irish House - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Johnny Foley's Irish House - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Johnny Foley's Irish House - San Francisco, CA Pubs
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JOHNNY FOLEY'S IRISH HOUSE

(4.9 Score)
243 O’Farrell Street,
San Francisco, CA 94102 Directions

Since 1998

Specialty:

✓ Guinness Stout ✓ Henhouse IPA ✓ Drakes Best Coast IPA ✓ Harp Lager ✓ Firestone 805 Ale ✓ Kilkenny Cream Ale ✓ Golden State Mighty Dry Cider ✓ Smithwicks Ale ✓ Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA ✓ Elysian Space Dust IPA ✓ Cali-Squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen ✓ Stella Artois Pilsner Lager ✓ Trumer Pils ✓ Magner’s Cider ✓ Budweiser ✓ Miller Lite ✓ Bud Light ✓ Blue Moon Belgian White ✓ Corona ✓ Coors Lite ✓ Michelob Ultra ✓ Bud Light Seltzer ✓ Foley’s Burger ✓ Veggie Burger ✓ Grilled Cheese Sandwich ✓ Dublin Corned Sandwich ✓ Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

“2026 Update: Johnny Foley's Irish House has been known for its warm hospitality, stiff drinks, honest food, and live entertainment for more than 25 years. Martin and Mary Connolly are the founders of the pub. Johnny Foley's Irish House is an ideal venue to hang out for poets, journalists, theater people, prominent sports figures, Irish musicians and dancers, area visitors, and local movers and shakers. Their team prepares dishes fresh from scratch every day, and their menu offers a wide array of classics, both Irish and local. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available, and the desserts are made in-house. Johnny Foley's Irish House provides a modern spin on Irish and California dishes with food and drink options for 20 to 120 guests. The special amenities of the pub include a full bar, a dedicated bathroom, and internet access.”

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Price:

Foley'S Burger $16.00
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $14.00
Corned Beef Brisket Sandwich $17.00
Veggie Burger $16.00
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich $17.00
Goat Cheese & Veggie Panini $15.00
Pub Dog $12.00
Cottage Pie $24.00
Foley’S Fish & Chips $25.00
Chicken Pie $24.00
Mussels In Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce $20.00
Bangers & Mash $21.00
Steak & Onions $29.00
Irish Breakfast $17.00
American Breakfast $14.00
Smoked Salmon Benedict $19.00
Irish Bacon Benedict $17.00
Florentine Benedict $17.00
Buttermilk Pancakes $14.00
Avocado Toast $14.00
Corned Beef Hash $16.00
Guinness Braised Lamb Shank $32.00
Grilled Country Style Pork Chop $32.00
Roast Lemon-Rosemary Natural Range Chicken $29.00
Almond-Black Pepper Crusted Salmon Filet $30.00
Traditional Style Corned Beef & Cabbage $29.00
Irish Lamb Stew $29.00
Fried Chicken Drumstick & Boneless Breas

Contact:

(415) 954-0777

Mon & Tue: Closed
Wed & Thu: 3pm - 12am
Fri: 3pm - 1:30am
Sat: 11am - 1:30am
Sun: 11am - 12am

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Durty Nelly's - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Durty Nelly's - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Durty Nelly's - San Francisco, CA Pubs
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DURTY NELLY'S

(4.8 Score)
2328 Irving Street,
San Francisco, CA 94122 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

✓ Durty Fries ✓ Battered Sausages ✓ Chicken Bites ✓ Durty Balls ✓ Garlic Mushrooms ✓ Curry Chips ✓ Garlic Fries ✓ Mac And Cheese ✓ Onion Rings ✓ Crisps ✓ The Irish Mule ✓ The Golden Gimlet ✓ Sunset Paloma ✓ Flower Child ✓ Summer Fling ✓ Nellys Irish Coffee ✓ Durty Burdy ✓ Bourbon and Basil ✓ Cherry Bomb ✓ Jager Bomb ✓ Rum Fire ✓ Car Bomb ✓ Lemon Drop ✓ Margarita Shot ✓ Anchor Cali Lager ✓ Goose Island IPA ✓ Guinness ✓ Lagunitas IPA ✓ Shock Top ✓ Stella Artois ✓ Amstel Light ✓ Anchor Steam ✓ Becks ✓ Bud ✓ Bud Light ✓ Coors ✓ Coors Light ✓ Corona ✓ Harp ✓ Heineken Lite ✓ Magners Cider ✓ Michelob Ultra ✓ Modelo Especial ✓ Pacifico ✓ Smirnoff Ice ✓ Strongbow Cider

“2026 Update: Durty Nelly’s offers a unique journey through Ireland’s pub culture with three distinct spaces, such as a refined Dublin Victorian-style pub at the entrance, a lively village shop pub in the center, and a cozy rustic cottage pub at the back. The pub was founded by an Irish-born owner with deep hospitality roots. Durty Nelly’s reflects his upbringing in a family-run bed and breakfast and years of experience across North America. The pub brings together Irish tradition, comfort, and a strong sense of community. Durty Nelly’s features a casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels, making it ideal for groups. Guests can enjoy happy hour specials, outdoor seating, and a dog-friendly environment.”

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DRINKS:
The Irish Mule $8.00
The Golden Gimlet $8.00
Sunset Paloma $8.00
Flower Child $10.00
Summer Fling $9.00
Nellys Irish Coffee $8.00
Durty Burdy $10.00
Bourbon & Basil $8.00
Cherry Bomb $8.00
Jager Bomb $8.00
Rum Fire $6.00
Car Bomb $10.00
Lemon Drop $6.00
Margarita Shot $6.00
FOOD:
Durty Fries $9.00
Battered Sausages $9.00
Chicken Bites $10.00
Durty Balls $9.00
Garlic Mushrooms $7.00
Curry Chips $8.00
Garlic Fries $7.00
Mac And Cheese $9.00
Onion Rings $7.00
Crisps $2.00

Contact:

(415) 664-2555

Mon-Wed, Sun: 12?pm - 12?am
Thu-Sat: 12?pm - 2?am

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Irish Times - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Irish Times - San Francisco, CA Pubs
Irish Times - San Francisco, CA Pubs
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IRISH TIMES

(4.7 Score)
500 Sacramento Street, ,
San Francisco, CA 94111 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Guinness ✓ Space Dust IPA ✓ 805 Blonde Ale ✓ Deschutes Hazy IPA ✓ Smithwicks Red Ale ✓ Trumer Pilsner ✓ Golden State Cider ✓ Stella Artois ✓ Henhouse Incredible IPA ✓ Drakes 1500 Pale Ale ✓ Modelo Especial ✓ Coors Light Larger ✓ Big Wave Blonde Ale ✓ Henhouse ‘Stoked’ Hazy Ale ✓ Blue Moon ✓ Bangers and Mash ✓ Fish n Chips ✓ Shepard's Pie ✓ Irish Curry ✓ Soup ✓ Smoked Salmon Salad ✓ California Cobb ✓ Tijuana Caesar ✓ Mixed Green Salad ✓ Special Salad

“2026 Update: Irish Times is a family-owned Irish pub located in the heart of the downtown financial district. The pub has a warm and welcoming environment. Irish Times has been serving in this location for over 15 years. The pub is a go-to downtown pub for calm vibes, traditional fare, and great craic. Their menu offers a wide range of drinks, beverages, dishes, and breakfast. Irish Times provides group reservations. Whether it's a birthday party, baby shower, office function, or some other event, they make your party memorable as per your requests. Catering services and online ordering options are available.”

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DRINKS:
Guinness $10.00
Space Dust IPA $10.00
805 Blonde Ale $9.00
Deschutes Hazy IPA $9.00
Smithwicks Red Ale $9.00
Trumer Pilsner $9.00
Golden State Cider $9.00
Stella Artois $9.00
Henhouse ‘Incredible’ IPA $9.00
Drakes 1500 Pale Ale $9.00
Modelo Especial $9.00
Coors Light Larger $7.00
Big Wave Blonde Ale $9.00
Henhouse ‘Stoked’ Hazy Ale $9.00
Blue Moon $9.00
FOOD:
Bangers and Mash $22.00
Fish n Chips $28.00
Shepard's Pie $21.00
Irish Curry $19.00

Contact:

(415) 217-5060

Mon: 10am - 1am
Tue-Sat: 10am - 2am
Sun: 10am - 12am

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JOHNNY FOLEY'S IRISH HOUSE REVIEWS

We love foleys.This place is amazing.Food's great service is always great. Food is great best.Bangers and mash and clams, you'll get in san francisco. We've been here too many times to count.The food is fantastic.Literally dream about this place nightly. Tim 2 stars don't wanna take away from Foley's.

Great spot! The fish and chips were spot on — crispy, fresh, and super satisfying. Service was quick and really friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Loved the atmosphere too — lively but still relaxed. Would definitely come back!

Excellent service, delicious food, yummy libations, and a very festive yet comfortable ambiance!!

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DURTY NELLY'S REVIEWS

After the dead and co shows every night we went to this pub. We had so much fun. Danced to the best montage of music I may have ever heard at a bar. Place was packed but service was stellar. The female bartender from Ireland was so nice and so cool. I cant remember your name but if you see this I want to tell you how awesome you are! We will be back here every time I come to San Fran! Thanks a million for the awesome fun memories. Long live the Nellie!

Pretty empty at 10pm on a Tuesday but more groups came later. Did didn't take a long time. Fried mushrooms were so juicy and delicious. The Mac and cheese is penne pasta and that tastes great too. The burgers and sandwiches are really big and well made, and come with a ton of fries. Overall great stuff. Definitely could come back to eat more food. Thanks!

So friendly, excellent Guinness, and the sausage rolls were homemade and delicious. Go get one of each and thank me later.

IRISH TIMES REVIEWS

If you’re looking for a true taste of Ireland in San Francisco, The Irish Times Pub absolutely delivers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with that perfect mix of cozy pub charm and lively energy while watching NCAA March Madness with the Northern Trust Team. The Shepherd’s Pie is simply wonderful — rich, savory, and perfectly seasoned. The filling is hearty and flavorful, topped with creamy mashed potatoes that are beautifully golden. It’s comfort food done right and easily one of the best versions I’ve had. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the staff. The service is awesome — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Great food, great vibes, and fantastic service. I’ll definitely be back!

This is one of my favourite places to go in San Francisco. The staff are amazing, the food is delicious, a great place to bring your family and friends, highly recommend.

The decor is perfect, the staff is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. There's occasionally live music which is a good touch for an evening out with friends.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JOHNNY FOLEY'S IRISH HOUSE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 8
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 6.8K: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DURTY NELLY'S Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Contact Info: 8
Exact Services: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 10
Service Diversification: 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

IRISH TIMES Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 2.3K: 8
Business Hours: 9
Exact Services: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Service Diversification: 10