McCarthy's

First time I went, was Sunday for the Cowboys vs 49ers game(I'm a Cowboys fan and was in full gear, including silver and blue hair) Got there 345ish, only two patriots in the bar. Bartender was friendly. Started getting busy around 5pm, the patrons were really nice, mainly Irish locals, joked with me made me feel very welcomed. Went back today game 4 of the World Series( also a Dodgers fan) different bartender, but he was very friendly and welcoming. Jokingly told me to out when he found out I was also a Cowboys fan. All the patrons were very friendly nice interactions wish me lots of luck, for being a Dodgers fan. LOLA couple even offered me pizza. I highly recommend this pub.

Good local pub I've been meaning to try for a while. They have some outside seating on the back. They have no food, just drinks. There are multiple televisions showing sports. They showed major league soccer today, so that's a big plus for me.

Decent West Portal Irish bar. I've been coming to this spot in its various incarnations since the late 80's. The current version is better than some previous versions. I especially appreciate the complimentary hot food that was available the last time I was in.

3.5 STARSWe were drinking nearby and wanted to keep the night going. It was a cold, rainy night, so we ducked into McCarthy's cuz we wanted some liquor. Stopped by on Wednesday, February 1st around 10:15pm. It wasn't very packed, so our group of three easily found seats at the bar.We all got beers and a Jameson. My Jameson was on the rocks. I believe the beer was an Anchor Steam? (I normally get Blue Moon, but the coloring doesn't seem right in the pic I took.) I honestly can't recall as I had quite a few drinks at the two stops before this. I think my two friends got Guinness and their Jameson neat. It was a fun combo to sip on for the hour and a half or so we were there. The feel of the bar is slightly divey, but still homey. Definitely, a chill bar. All the bartenders and patrons were nice and we had a good time. They have TVs, so it can be a fun place to catch a game and throw back a few drinks.Good neighborhood feel type of bar. I can see myself enjoying some drinks while watching a game.

To be honest, I'm not sure what there is to say about McCarthy's. As far as Irish bars go, it's not vastly different than any other you could stumble into in SF. Granted, it's less divey/gritty than most, given the area it's in, but it's still pretty nondescript and unassuming. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing; for better or worse, that's just about exactly what I would expect out of a neighborhood Irish bar!Although I'd passed by McCarthy's a number of times, I'd never really felt the impetus to walk inside. There were definitely times I thought about it though. Namely, whenever my friends and I were standing out in the cold, waiting to get a table at El Toreador next door (you can wait inside here and they'll come grab you). Which might be why I've never seen this place empty. Whether they're waiting for a table next door, catching a Giants game/soccer match, or just here for a night cap, there's always bound to be at least a handful of locals here.Like any other legit Irish bar, the bar has Guinness on tap and a decent selection of whiskeys stocked on the wall. Since my buddy and I were here just to catch up for a bit over a round, we stopped ourselves at a couple of pints. However, based on what others around us were ordering and what we paid for our beers (about $6?), it looked like the bartender was fairly generous with his pours for the money.The one thing that I wasn't super high on was how easily the smell cigarettes emanating from the smokers our back would make its way inside the bar. Obviously it's hard to prevent that sort of thing on a breezy sort of night, but it still sucks regardless. At the very least, a door that would swing shut on its own would help...In any case, McCarthy's is a fine spot to kill some time while waiting for a table next door, to catch a game, or to simply shoot the breeze with some friends over a drink or two. Especially with how easy it is to find parking around here (West Portal gets pretty empty after the dinner crowds leave). Given the choice though? I'd be more inclined to hit up the likes of Yancy's or the Bitter End.THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

I remember getting calls for drinks and coming down here during the week. I guess that was because his girlfriend was working at Growing Up Art and Crafts which was right down the block. Well, she doesn't work there anymore and doesn't talk to him anymore. No more for this place.

Great place to hangout! Super friendly and attentive! Had a little meetup of 40 year school reunion there and it was a blast!

Big thank you to Mccarthy's for letting our small group host a birthday party last weekend. Eileen and Anne are fabulous to work with. Great drinks, jukebox full of great music and a lovely time spent dancing and laughing with friends.

Initially I really enjoyed this pub. Until this past Sunday. I came in to meet my friend after he got off work. The bartender pulled me outside and I was told that the owner was watching the cameras, and he was told I was not allowed in because I was in some sort of trouble. Long story short - I had an incident with a landlord & coworker in the area who is known to be mentally unstable, and unhinged. I had to call the police due to his behavior. I have police reports, witnesses, and other people in the area who have known this man for years and are very aware of his volatile behavior. I have never caused any trouble or harm to anyone in this community nor at this pub, I was never spoken to directly by the owner who has made a very inaccurate assumption of an incident she was never even remotely involved in - that never occurred at this establishment. I am more than disappointed in the way this was handled.I really enjoyed this place. It was a great place for me to write, eat, the staff is super friendly. It's truly disheartening to have seen the owners true colors come out - over an incident she isn't even remotely involved with, or has no details of.Eileen - I would like to know why I am no longer allowed in your establishment, and what basis you have despite bever having a conversation with me?

I'm commenting on Tara. She is wonderful!!! Super friendly and helpful soul.She's a keeper. Great bartender and human being.