Shanghai Kelly's

I spent part of New Year's Eve at Shanghai Kelly's in San Francisco, and it was quite the experience! The bar certainly has a lot going for it. The bartenders were absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, and skilled at mixing drinks. They managed to keep the crowd happy even during the busiest moments of the night. The drink prices were reasonable, which is always a pleasant surprise, especially on a holiday when many places hike up their prices.The aesthetic of the bar is another highlight. It has a unique and appealing vibe that makes it stand out from the typical bar scene. The decor and lighting create a cool atmosphere that's perfect for a night out with friends or even a casual date night.However, the music was a bit of a letdown. The playlist seemed out of sync with the otherwise great vibe of the place. It was hard to get into the groove when the music felt off, which was a shame considering the festive occasion.Overall, Shanghai Kelly's has a lot of potential. With some tweaks to their music selection, it could easily become a top spot for a night out in San Francisco. If you enjoy great service, a cool setting, and reasonably priced drinks, it's definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for a hit-or-miss experience with the tunes!

Went for a Steelers game. Vibes/atmosphere was great. Service was pretty good. Crowded and difficult to watch the game at times, but that's what we came for.

Dive-y sports bar. Basic selection of beers. Cocktails are only $10! Friendly bartender.

Rumor has it, the expressing getting "Shanghai'd" originated in this establishment. Check out the back and there is a trap door near the restroom on the wall that has since been covered. Supposedly the drunks would go to the bathroom, bartender would pull the lever, and they'd wake up as a laborer at sea having to earn their keep back to shore. Those days are long gone, and now Shanghai is a place you go to drink cheap beer, watch games, and maybe rip a few shots of Jager just to feel something. Go to Shanghai Kelly's if you "understand the words that are coming out of my mouth" (Rush Hour)

This is such a fun awesome bar! Great times and always some theme thing going on! Easy fun good comfort food and lots of drink options. It's a San Fran icon! Check it out ‍

Have always heard about Shanghai Kelly's and happened to be in the neighborhood (I arrived too early to get into Harris Restaurant), so I walked in for a quick beer.The bar has that instant classic SF feel. The bartender was fantastic and was able to hold several conversations at once! :-O While the bar was empty when I got there, I could imagine the place packed to the gills on a big sports day.Great place which I'll definitely hit again if I arrive too early for Harris, heh!

The service is by the bar man is amazing the ambience also great this is a true Pittsburgh Steelers bar every touchdown they play the fight song well worth a visit when the Steelers are playing

This is going to be pretty short but I came in on Superbowl Sunday to see what it's like in SF when the 49ers are in. The place is relatively small which isn't an issue, just an observation. This is definitely an old school looking bar for sure which is cool, kind of gives a dive-y feel without the dive bar prices. It was pretty packed as expected, and if I was in the area and wanted a no frills bar toss might be one of the places I'd stop in at.

Definition of cool little dive bar. Bartender was a great dude and the drink prices were fantastic. I have nothing bad to say about this joint and would love to come back!

A great spot but the bartender chris is deplorable.. hope he's doing ok but his attitude from the beginning was rude and off putting