Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Irish Pubs, Singles Bars, Sports Bars, Restaurants, Traditional American Restaurants, Hamburger Restaurants
After Work, All Ages, Specialty Cocktails, Happy Hour, Martinis, Notable Beer List, Happy Hour
THE ROYAL EXCHANGE IS THE BEST SPOT FOR AFTER WORK DRINKS AND HAPPY HOUR. WE CARRY AN AMAZING SELECTION OF BEER, COCKTAILS, AND A FULL BAR. WE ALSO SERVE GREAT AMERICAN FARE, AND ARE EVER POPULAR FOR OUR BURGERS. THE VENUE IS ALSO ARE AVAILBLE FOR PRIVATE CORPORATE PARTIES. PLEASE CALL AND ASK FOR MIKE, FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE IS THE SPOT FOR LUNCH, DINNER, AND HAPPY HOUR IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT.
The smells that come from this restaurant are amazing. It's always busy, and everyone I have seen walk out of it, comes out happy! I finally tried it, and I was right- Delicious!!!
Posted 01/30/09 | Report Abuse
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my managers brought me to the royal exchange when i first got hired back in 2005 and i had a mushroom burger. it was really good. the fries were huge. the service was great. my glass of water was never empty. it's perfect for lunch or right after getting off work around 5. great place for singles to meet to.. according to myt coworker, that's where she met her boyfriend.
Posted 11/26/07 | Report Abuse
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The Royal Exchange is one of a number of Old style pubs that are found in the financial district. The Royal Exchange isnt my favorite (I prefer Harringtons) but I still go there and I still enjoy it. The Royal Exchange also features the Royal Express, which is a quick and convenient take out window. Id definitely recommend this place.
Posted 09/02/05 | Report Abuse
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Good times!
by Doubledown
A great bar in the financial district. I have a great time every time I am there... lots of bars nearby.
Pros: Example: best croissants in town
Cons: What are the drawbacks?
Posted 02/26/09
Remember ! ! ! Its ROYAL .....
by staya
Royal Exchange is open Mon-Fri, and reserved for private parties on weekends and often closes early on slower nights. This place is great to stop in for a burger and a beer for lunch. if you are going after work for happy hour, prepare to stand or get their early to secure a table. Ladies, tis true...there are way more men in here than there are women. However, it is a fine place to have a burger at lunch during the week.
Posted 11/08/08
Fun place after long day at work
by GGupta
Now, I am a huge fan of pies and beer. A winning combination at any price range! They have a wide variety of beers. The pies are also spectacular... they really do it right.
Mostly professionals after work come here, so they mostly interact amongst themselves, but you can built camraderie when good games are on TV.
Posted 10/23/08
Best Burger Around
by roxxy
This place is great to stop in for a burger and a beer for lunch! The meat was perfectly cooked, the bun was not your usual run-of-the-mill sesame, and the fries were perfectly done! I love the huge selection of beers, and the service was great.
I'll have to check it out for the after-work crowd.
Pros: Burgers, Beer Selection, Location
Cons: Busy, Pricey, Parking
Posted 10/16/07
Sardine City
by lkcoops
The last place I want to be Friday after work is a bar crammed with people, at least a 20 minute wait for a beer and hot, stale air. There is nothing calming and relaxing about this place. If you enjoy re-living frat parties from your college days then this is the place for you. For those of us who have grown-up since college there are plenty of other bars in the area. However, it is a fine place to have a burger at lunch during the week.
Pros: Good for Lunch
Cons: Stale air, long wait, loud
Posted 11/15/06
best pub experience
by drjimbo
Welcoming feel, just like a true English pub. Beers of any kind you could want. Bartenders friendly and atmosphere warm.
Posted 09/23/06
Huge Selection Of Beer
by jeromeez
They have a huge selection of beer and the foods great. It's the best after wrk hang out i know of downtown.
Pros: Lots of choices on beer
Cons: none
Posted 09/21/06
Crowded!
by shoegal84
This place is crowded at all times. Whether you go in for lunch, or after work for happy hour. However, it is worth it. The chili is delicous, they make a decent burger and beef dip, and the grilled flat iron steak is yummy!
Prepare to wait a bit, and if you are going after work for happy hour, prepare to stand or get their early to secure a table. Ladies, tis true...there are way more men in here than there are women (and boy do they have egos!). Still fun, but I never stay here for more than an hour or so...you must move on.
Pros: Food, bartenders are super friendly
Cons: Way too crowded sometimes
Posted 07/06/06
Classic Happy Hour Spot!
by ukgrad04
I've been to the Royal Exchange several times. I always have a great time. It's a great place to meet new people. The apps are pretty good and the bartenders are always friendly. It gets packed on Fridays, so you might want to go early to get a table. There's a really high guy-girl ratio, so, if you're a single woman looking for your mr. right or right now, you might want to check it out.
Pros: Good drinks. Great service. Good food.
Cons: Parking, but take MUNI.
Posted 07/06/06
Overpriced boring financial district spot
by colu
Your typical array of meathead jocks and their hangers on congregate here after work to booze and mingle. BORING! On top of the mindless clientele, the drinks are overpriced and the service is way below average, but they remain entitled and snotty. Overall, I would say don't waste your time on this one and try somewhwere else.
Cons: Overpriced, bad service and below average pub food
Posted 06/21/06
Good for Post-work
by mark
Royal Exchange is a top spot to meet friends after work for a beer or cocktail. Friendly staff and group of people where you can talk/hear friends and meet new people as well. Royal Exchange has been a staple in my groups social circle for many years.
Posted 03/16/05
eh
by hunny4646
it's alright. the food used to be alot better, but its gone really downhill in the past year. plus, it's way overpriced and it seems like the prices are just getting higher and higher.
Pros: beer, food
Cons: crowd, prices
Posted 01/04/05
Perfect after-work place
by tauro
There are other bars right next to it like Schroeder's but Royal Exchange is a bit more casual, better lighting, better to watch sports, and has the more traditional pub food fare. The crowd seems to be a bit younger and the atmostphere is better to meet people.
Posted 08/13/04
Good for NCAA basketball tourny
by jhayes4
slow service, above average food, and crowded. but probably the best place in the financial district to watch the NCAA basketball tournament during lunch breaks in march.
Posted 01/31/03
lovely burgers & everything else
by mob
BURGERS, SALADS, SANDWICHES THIS IS THE PLACE.OLD TRADITIONAL BAR AND BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
Posted 07/22/02
Great for food/beers
by mb92109
The Royal Exchange is a really good spot for beers and pub food after work. The burgers and chicken sandwich are great.
Pros: Great food, Good scenery
Posted 06/24/02
