09/22/09

Good Place to Get Tanked with your Buddies!

by Smitty101

A very low-key neighborhood bar where outsiders are welcome! I have taken many friends there because it's just good old fashioned fun: pool tables, juke box, video games & darts. Great eats available next door and walking distance up Balboa.

• Pros: Authentic Irish Staff
• Cons: Things can get out of hand!

05/17/07

Darling customers, History of Darling Bartenders!, full of character.

by gwenprizeman

In the past I have spent much time at the Hockey Haven. It is ideal for people who want to chill out as it is not too crazy and is full of interesting people. All the customers are extreme sweethearts and always so friendly. The owners always make you feel welcome with their Irish charm. The bartenders are exceptional and are just lovely.

I am presently back home in Ireland and the Hockey Haven will always remain in my heart along with the brilliant people I have had the pleasure of knowing as well as my good friends, erin, norbert, george, jane, sandy, eric, john, john and jo, steve, and many many more. When I visit SF he Hockey Haven will be the first place I will go for a large strong Madras!. Gwen x.

• Pros: very welcoming, friendly, service always brilliant and chilled out.
• Cons: no longer have me there!!.

05/19/05

Perfect Place to Relax

by kmgeddis

The Juke Box has a great playlist, the place is never crowded and drinks are served instantly. If you like dive bars then you will love this place. No hassles, no annoying customers, just a bunch of people that want to relax and have a good time.

• Pros: Service, Games, Inexpensive
• Cons: None

05/17/03

No hockey during playoffs!

by xjool

My husband and I went in here to see the Wild vs. Ducks playoff (conferece-determining) game, and they had baseball on both TVs.

• Pros: Easy parking, Near some restaruants, Near coffee
• Cons: Only 2 TVs, Dingy

12/02/02

good dive

by ybhere

It's good to find bars that aren't too crowded on Saturday night - this is one of them. The music was a bit loud for just hanging out. But it's a good place to know when you just want to be with your friends somewhere other than your own living room.

• Pros: no wait, low key