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Splendid decor, mouthwatering cuisine. There is only 1 Chieftain!
  • Irish pub
  • Restaurant
  • Sports bar

The Chieftain, a uniquely detailed authentic Irish pub, is only one block from The Sony Metreon and Moscone Convention Center, and a short walk from many of downtown San Francisco's most familiar hotels and attractions. The Chieftain is named after the 1st High King of Ireland, Brian Boru. Check out our fun activities, sporting events, full menu and a wide selection of liquors, beers and wines... The craic will be mighty, so take a look around and come see us soon.

MarkerTHE CHIEFTAIN IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB

(415) 615-0916

198 5th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Downtown Irish pub serves burgers, shepherd's pie alongside 20 international draft beers. Locals congregate for sports games.
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of THE CHIEFTAIN IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB in San Francisco

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Awesome Pub!  4 Star Rating - Very good

The location of this bar/pub alone deserves attention! Just outside of a typically busy/touristy area, Chieftain is mostly patronized by locals (and the characters they are!) Fun place!

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5 Reviews by Citysearch:

Best SOMA Pub! 4 Star Rating - Very good

This neighborhood has needed a pub for aeons and the chieftain is it! Good auld pub fare, excellent beer choices, great staff.

Pros: Beer, food, ambience
Cons: 5th and Harrison is rough if yer not a local
Posted 06/11/06 at 12:00am

Best Happy Hour 5 Star Rating - World class

The Chieftain is one of the best happy hour places I have seen in a long time.Their happy hours Drink and food ( you must try their crab cakes)specials changes daily and goes till 8pm every day.But what really makes this place is the atmosphere created by the fun staff.Oh! I almost forgot they have 4 TVs plus a Giant screen to watch sports from all over the world.

Pros: Inexpensive, good parking, great food
Posted 06/11/04 at 12:00am

Great Irish Pub 5 Star Rating - World class

I was back in town on business and once again ended up at the Chieftain. I just love the staff there and not alone those Chieftain Burgers-Hugh and I mean Hugh. Everytime I'm in town I always stop by there and the staff always take good care of me (too good, the shots are a killer) The only draw back was that my favorite waitress (theresa I think) doesn't work there any more. Great personality and a true Irish Rose.

Pros: staff, food/drink
Cons: parking
Posted 09/25/03 at 11:54am

Topsy-Turvy 5 Star Rating - World class

This is a really nice pub inside, great decor, not too big not too small, myself and my friends have been going here for nearly a year.It is a genuine Irish Bar, went for the World Cup and the atmosphere was electric. One big drawback is that they change staff waaaaay too often, five or six months is the average, some of the former staff call it the cheaptain, management dont know what they are doing Im told. But it is certainly worth a trip, just dont get too attached to the staff.

Pros: Genuine Irish Bar, nice atmosphere, great decor
Posted 07/21/02 at 3:29pm

10 5 Star Rating - World class

Great Irish pub. People are great. Trivia night with Frank is not to be missed (Tuesdays). Decent food as well.

Posted 06/19/02 at 12:00am