Where is the Best Irish Pub in San Francisco, California?
Found this place while walking up and down trendy Haight Street. A fantastic find! Great atmosphere and loads of room. They have separate bar and restaurant areas so you can eat and then go down a few. Very authentic fish n. chips (I should know) and it’s not on the menu, but ask for some gravy with your chips. Brilliant! They show loads of football from all leagues and countries, so you can always get your fill. Great (price) drink specials too. Who can resist $2 Miller Lite drafts (esp. in SF!)Pros + Food, Atmosphere, Footie and PintsCons – not open 24 hrs. hehe
I usually go to this place for thier fabulous happy hour, but have been bored by thier young bartenders, that only keep deep conversations with thier own friends, but low and behold, one day I walk in and there is this super friendly, pretty gal behind the bar, making something with homegrown blackberries.Monaghans is NOT the kind of bar for muddled drinks and mint sitting on the bar top !Anyway, I had one of Victoria’s tequila, blackberry concoctions, and knew at that moment that this bar is ready for an overhaul. Sadly, the other bartenders refuse to follow her lead. She is one of the classics, that learned from her father and grandfather how to run a great bar, so if you want a great drink, something different for the Marina, see her early in the week. Happy Hours ! Monaghans is now even better, in the day, especially if you don’t want to deal with the yuppies at night.Pros + Happy Hour with VicCons – Friday & Saturday nights.
Check out the Blackthorn Tavern either Thursday or Saturday night. They feature great drink specials on Thursday. Thursday night is “Colledge Night w/ DJ Trip” . DJ Trip is the former resident DJ from the Holy Cow’s Thursday night party. He blends a mix of 80’s, 90’s, Hip hop, R&B, House, Current Dance, and Rock. They also have killer drink specials, like a pre-determined $1 Beer and buy one well drink get one free. By far the best party in SF on a Thursday or Saturday night. The women are hot the bar staff is friendly and the music rocks.Pros + Great music, dancing, pool table and an outdoor smoking patio.Cons – none
