Kate O' Briens
A downtown pub that feels more like a friendly Irish bistro.
(415) 939-6187
579 Howard St
(at Second Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.7872
-122.3976
Neighborhoods: South Beach, Central East
Hours:
Daily 11am-2am
Kitchen open daily until 11:30pm
Last updated 6.25.09
What People Are Saying About Kate O' Briens
The Owner
Kate O' Briens
Owner
Deep in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Kate O'Briens is the epitome of traditional Irish atmosphere served up with laid back Celtic Californian eats and beats.
The cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere perfectly compliments a hearty menu of delicious comfort food. A longtime favorite for downtown business people, visitors, and locals alike, Kate O'Brien's is the essence of modern Ireland in San Francisco's SoMa.
Whether you're just popping in for a business lunch, grabbing an after work beer or savoring dinner, make it Kate O'Briens
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Pretension-free patrons consume good beer and grub while listening to eclectic beats. They sit at one of the numerous cafe tables, or sidle up to the long copper bar lined with 16 beer taps announcing some of Europe's (and California's) finest. The brick walls, decorative wrought-iron balcony and Irish memorabilia offer a warm contrast to the city's sleek, minimalist bars.
The Draw
A steady lunchtime and after-work crowd comes for tasty sandwiches, burgers and perfect chips (fries) to go with ice-cold pints. The downtown location makes it an easy destination for the working class to meet up with friends when the whistle blows, especially Thursdays and Fridays. Rotating DJs play downtempo, hip-hop or house music (Wed-Sat).
User Reviews
mark
March 31, 2009
I've always thought of KOB's as an Irish Pub to visit after work. Since my company moved, I've discovered that they have an excellent lunch menu. The Kate's burger and the Black and Bleu are both very good. You cannot go wrong with the Fish n Chips. My only average lunch was the Crab Cake sandwich. BTW, the service is always solid.
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melgarejoasm
October 03, 2008
Been a concierge for a hotel for 8 years I ve been learning a lot of the food and beverage industry. Customer and referal I was for the Kate O'brien till last week of september. After a long day of work, used to be my habit to stop by at Kate's for a beer and burger. I was there with a friend and An inrtoxicated patron start to harrasing me. I mention to the waiter. Second time to the bartender. Third time the waiter again. Finally the guy start to "upchuck" close to me, my friends and my table. At that point, I couldn't eat my burger any longer. Neither I like to get physical with this drunk guy cause its not my job to keep the place clean and chill. End of the story. I fill it up the half burger left with ketch up, the guy still there and neither waiter or bartender attend my prays. I had to fill this intoxicated guy's face with a half medium burger and catch up. I told the bartender that I didn't feel like I had to pay for my burger, he repply back that I m trying to get a burger in the house. I pay the full price, I tip them $ 4 dollars BUT I LL NEVER COMEBACK TO KATE OBRIENS, NEITHER SEND THE MARRIOTT GUESTS THERE. Options now are Zebulon, that I already tried and like and 21st ammendement. Mr Concierge
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nomadslime
January 04, 2007
Lots of taps, food is much improved now that's under new management, and the staff is friendly enough. But the space itself is tough. The booths are tight, and not conducive to large groups, and even when it's not full, I'm constantly squeezing past people. It gets loud, again even when it's not hopping. Good ambience, but has that stale air
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Save Money:
Check the board out front for the daily food and drink specials.
Where to Sit:
The front patio with the powerful overhead heat lamps is a treat--but it can also get a little smoky.
Parking:
There's a lot of parking turnover once people clock out, so odds are you'll find a spot after 6pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from Kate O' Briens
- Celtic Eats and Beats
- Happy Hour 4-7, Daily
- Catering for private events
Deep in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Kate O'Briens is the epitome of traditional Irish atmosphere served up with laid back Celtic Californian eats and beats.
The cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere perfectly compliments a hearty menu of delicious comfort food. A longtime favorite for downtown business people, visitors, and locals alike, Kate O'Brien's is the essence of modern Ireland in San Francisco's SoMa.
Whether you're just popping in for a business lunch, grabbing an after work beer or savoring dinner, make it Kate O'Briens
