Since 1935, this Irish institution has offered pleasing pub fare and brimming brews to a loyal local crowd.

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In Short
Servers know regulars on a first-name basis at this expansive two-room bar that boasts plasma TVs and a smoking patio in front. A predominantly professional crowd fills the joint during weekday happy hour, but lunchtime is also a major draw thanks to above-average offerings from the kitchen. Freshly carved meat fills all turkey and roast beef sandwiches, and daily specials like fish-and-chips and prime rib sell out quickly.

07/25/06

fun but full

by loriiadams

This place in fun and convenient for the after work crew but if you don't get off early for happy hour it's super crowded once you get there and often times very tough to get a drink. If you're lucky enough to get off at 3, it's perfect!

• Pros: fun big place
• Cons: crowded

06/22/06

Excellent service and atmosphere!!!!

by colu

I went in to watch the world cup this week, and first of all, this was one of the only places open for the 7am games. And the atmosphere was excellent, full of enthusiastic fans, including all the staff. What a great time watching the games here! Also, the service, drink and food were outstanding. I couldn't have been happier, and the only thing that would have been better, of course, would have been if the U.S. would have won! This is a bar that my friends and I can always count on and where we always meet fun and friendly people out looking for a good time. Also, the value for this neighborhood is excellent. And the Irish waitresses always make me feel welcome. I recommend this spot to all my friends.

• Pros: THUMBS UP!!! Strong drinks at excellent value with top notch service.

06/22/06

Avoid for world cup viewing. Maybe it's better other times.

by boonelsj

Went in to watch a world cup match before work and it was a disaster. 45 minutes before anyone took my drink order, the kitchen was backed up (so no food orders), and they ran out of coffee cups. On the plus side, no one said anything when I went to Peet's at halftime to get breakfast. Only slightly better was a match during lunch earlier in the week, where at least I got food. FYI: the food is pretty average as bar food goes. Not sure why this rates an 8.5 on the citysearch scale.

• Cons: Service

06/03/03

Good patio, great staff

by pizzymcgith

the burgers are bricks. but they're still edible with cheese and mushrooms (for moisture) and they're at harrington's.

harrington's is a financial district institution. nothing fancy at all. best waitstaff in the world. notice your waitress? she's gotten everything to you in good time and been very friendly, hasn't she? now look around - she's COVERED THE ENTIRE SIDE of the restaurant by herself - literally taking 30 tables at the same time sometimes. i dont know how they do it.

• Pros: staff, patio
• Cons: food

05/15/02

Good beer and burgers

by peterbehle_citysearch

The Anchor Steam is cold and the Guinness is poured just right. Burgers are great and the staff is pretty friendly. Prices are a tad high, but that's what we get down at the Embarcadero.

• Pros: Plenty of beer
• Cons: A tad pricey