The Phoenix Irish Bar and Gathering Place
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 695-1811
- Cross Street:
- 19th Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for The Phoenix Irish Bar and Gathering Place – by Marcia Gagliardi
The Scene
A host of regulars sit at the bar that features 17 taps of mostly European brew, while those craving privacy choose dark-wood tables lining the front wall and quieter back room. Rust-colored walls are decorated with vintage beer signs and hand-painted quotes from the likes of Joyce and Wilde. The crowd is a Valencia-corridor mixed bag, from tattooed Mission denizens and folks of Irish descent watching football to white-collar workers enjoying the bustling happy hour.
The Draw
The kitchen prepares traditional Irish fare, including homemade soda bread and popular Bass Ale-battered fish and chips. Some American classics, like burgers and sandwiches, are also available. The soundtrack is supplied by an Irish-American-stocked jukebox, offering classic rock, blues and Irish folk.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHappy hour (Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm) features $3.25 pints and great deals on pub grub: hefty fries for $1, buttermilk-battered onion rings for $2 and spicy buffalo wings for $4.
When to GoBrunch is a hit with late-rising locals and runs all weekend (Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm).
Where to SitCatch all the bar activity from one of the coveted front booths.
User Reviews for The Phoenix Irish Bar and Gathering Place
09/09/2005 Posted by kikilight1
I was so surprised with the crab cakes. They were full of meaty crab and so tasty! The burgers looked very impressive too.
Pros: Great Food
07/05/2005 Posted by laladala
I have never had such great food that they have. The Shepards Pie is great, something that i want to dream about at night. The Lamb Shank with the butter braised pole beans made me so happy that i did not need my boyfriend for a good week. I will miss the cuisine and wish that they will never change the chef. I will move to San Francisco just for there great food.
Pros: The Food
Cons: Not enough Jameson
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