SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--  Irish pubs are a plenty in San Francisco and especially popular during holidays such as St. Patrick's Day. The pubs grew out of the California Gold Rush. San Francisco provided the primary coastal route for import of goods before railroads were built, and so many immigrants launched businesses, including the Irish.  Here are some great Irish  pubs worth stopping by any time of year.

4.5 Star Irish Bars

O'Keeffe's Bar 4.5 star rating  598 5th Ave  Tel: (415) 751-1449
Durty Nelly's 4.5 star rating  2328 Irving St   Tel: (415) 664-2555

4 Star Irish Bars

The Phoenix Bar & Irish Gathering House ,  811 Valencia St  Tel: (415) 695-1811
The Plough & Stars 116 Clement St  Tel: (415) 751-1122
Ireland's 32     3920 Geary Blvd  Tel: (415) 386-6173
Blarney Stone  5625 Geary Blvd  Tel: (415) 386-9914
Danny Coyle's  668 Haight St  Tel: (415) 558-8375
The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant   198 5th St  Tel: (415) 615-0916
The Four Deuces   2319 Taraval St    Tel: (415) 566-9122
The Dubliner   3838 24th St   Tel: (415) 826-2279
The Little Shamrock 807 Lincoln Way   Tel: (415) 661-0060
McTeague's Saloon  237 Polk St   Tel: (415) 776-1237
The Bitter End 441 Clement St  Tel: (415) 221-9538
McKenzie's Bar 5320 Geary Blvd  Tel: (415) 751-2274
Blackthorn 834 Irving St   Tel: (415) 564-6626
Dovre Club 1498 Valencia St  Tel: (415) 285-4169
Edinburgh Castle Pub 950 Geary St   Tel: (415) 885-4074
Parkside Tavern 1940 Taraval St    Tel: (415) 731-8900 
Valley Tavern   4054 24th St   Tel: (415) 285-0674
The Nags Head 5346 Geary Boulevard  Tel: (415) 387-9510   

3.5 Star Irish Bars

The Irish Bank Bar & Restaurant    Union Square 10 Mark Ln  Tel: (415) 788-7152
O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant   622 Green St   Tel: (415) 989-6222
Fiddlers Green   1333 Columbus Ave   Tel: (415) 441-9758
Johnny Foley's   243 O'Farrell St   Tel: (415) 954-0777
Martin Macks   1568 Haight St  Tel: (415) 861-1586
Kennedy's Irish Pub & Curry House    1040 Columbus Ave   Tel: (415) 441-8855
Irish Times    500 Sacramento St   Tel: (415) 217-5060
The Napper Tandy    3200 24th St  Tel: (415) 550-7510
Lefty O'Doul's    333 Geary St   Tel: (415) 982-8900
Maggie McGarry's   1353 Grant Ave   Tel: (415) 399-9020
Nickies  466 Haight St  Tel: (415) 255-0300
The Abbey Tavern    4100 Geary Blvd  Tel: (415) 221-7767
Shannon Arms 3.5 star  915 Taraval St    Tel: (415) 665-1223
Mad Dog In The Fog    530 Haight St  Tel: (415) 626-7279

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