Shannon Arms

It's wild to me that I can say I've been drinking here for 13 years... I'm 29 now I'll let you do the math. Maybe that was allowed to happen because I was on foreign soil? Shannon Arms is an institution, an embassy, a consulate of the great Irish culture. Snag a pint of Guinness. Take in the fumes of the strong odor of decades of drinking and decay, and enjoy the salt of the earth locals who somehow keep the doors open

Cash onlyThis place is an Irish bar located near the corner of Taraval and 19th in the Sunset area. When I walked in and stayed here, I heard a lot of what sounded like Irish accents, so maybe that's a sign that this place is pretty good and authentic? I don't know if that's the best measure but I feel like it means something.There are TVs everywhere and some pool tables. The wells are $7 which is an okay price. This is a place where everyone seems to know each other and hang out here for hours.

Great place to come shoot the shit. Great prices, good company, amazingly kind funny bartenders, and always filled with the regulars. ^_^

It's a good dive bar! Not sure what else you were expecting. Weirdly, I have seen this place my whole life, mostly from the window of my parents car as a kid. So now that I'm an adult, I'm glad I was finally able to go inside. Anyways, they have Carlsberg on tap which I like and isn't that common.

Another Taraval favorite. A great Irish bar that serves up some nice beer and tasty white Russians. The Irish feel is enhanced by the very friendly bartenders, most who have authentic Irish accents. Nice place to come grab a few drinks and play a round of pool.One of the things I was most impressed by was the almost immaculate bathrooms. I have never been to a bar that had such clean bathrooms. A thing to remember about this place is it is cash only, but it is right by a Chase, Bank of America and the Wells Fargo ATM is just 2 blocks up inside the Safeway.

Came here on a Sunday ate afternoon. It is a cash only bar but they do have an ATM. It's mellow but much fun and all you would expect from your local Irish pub.

Shannon Arms has a lot character. looking at all the pics on the wall says a lot of the history and longevity of Shannon. place is small. one should be careful of randomly placed wooden chairs in the middle of the room.pour: guinness(5)-tasted ok, a tad flat, not much flavoron draught:-6 micros on tap-should be 4 stars, beer freshness an issuebartender had to reminded to return change*truth be told he was so busy setting up for the day.he forgot......-cash only

Great place , but haven't visited in 40+ years had a brilliant time with locals -- and my cousin Theresa M

Our favorite neighborhood pub.We love Teresa and she always offers a little more hospitality that makes it special!

Feels relaxing. Has only been pleasant to me coming here the few times I did.Best gin and tonic I've ever had was poured here by the older gentleman behind the bar. You'd think, it's gin and tonic, how can one outstandingly do it? I don't know but his pours were outstanding. Perfect proportions. I just don't know how to break it down exactly except to say he looks and pours as experienced as a chess grandmaster doing their whooping.