The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

Nice place for a drink in San Francisco. Great service from CJ. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended! Cheers, guys!

Amazing bar great service and live music one of the best irish pubs in san fran Cisco came in here with some co workers and had a great memorable time!

Really solid Irish pub near Mascone. Super chill vibe inside, but all the patrons were enjoying their time. I sat at the bar and had one drink, one beer and the Shepard's Pie, which quite possible is the best I've ever had. Tons of ground lamb, nice layer of mashed potatoes, which were moist and not over cooked. Bartender was very nice, prices were reasonable (I guess, but jeez everything in SF is beyond expensive these days).I've walked by here so many times, but for some reason, always thought of it as a tourist place, maybe because of the proximity to Moscone, but now I'm mad at myself for discounting it. I love it and will be back for sure.

Added an order of Bangers and Mash and a drink of Pear Cider and a Ginger Agave Cider. The Bangers and Mash is a very filling high protein plate. The sausages are juicy and plenty for their size. The gravy either on the mashed potatoes or with the sausages adds a sweet and creamy element to the plate. And the beans certainly wrap up a hearty and strong meal to carry one's stomach for more than just one meal. The Pear Cider is a good go-to cider choice for something refreshing to wash down your meal. The Ginger Agave Cider is a different but also quite refreshing drink to have with a slightly stronger ginger note profile. Service was quick and courteous and our meal was enjoyed quite nicely. Do note that the kitchen closes at 10 PM so it's best to arrive at an appropriate time. Restaurant feels very authentic and the evening Scottish music sets the mood just right when they're here.

Came here on a Friday evening after work with my coworkers. We first went to Tempest around the corner, however their service was horrible so we left and decided to dine in at Chieftain Irish Pub. Although the restaurant and bar was a bit busy, the server immediately acknowledged us and sat us down. Super friendly server. We ordered the Guinness, fried zucchini, French fries with curry sauce on the side, the fish and chips and two orders of the bangers and mash. The food came out quickly and everything tasted yummy. I would def come back for the bangers and mash if I'm around the corner, the sausage was juicy and went well with the beans and mash. The fish and chips was also good however a bit oily. Wish the oil was patted down a bit before serving on the plate. Thank you for the lovely service. It was refreshing after being treated poorly at tempest.

Everytime I go to the Chieftain I'm expecting it to be a Native American inspired bar. Maybe it's the Tim McGraw line "the village Chieftain is my paw paw" Even if this was a Native American bar, it has so much more to offer than just snakes and sparklers (Joe Dirt) and is an absolute culture shock. I can't think of a single Irish bar I've ever been to that has better Birria tacos than the Mexican cultural corridor of the respective city it resides in. The Chieftain is a pleasant, no frills, watering hole that is a people watchers dream. You have the casual street man, the corporate exec sneaking out of a trade show, and the SF local all under one roof. Impressive draught list, and friendly bar service from CJ. Hell if you're nice to him, he may even let you bum a cigarette. That's what I call hospitality.

Amazing find despite passing it so many times! Such history and ambiance. The staff is friendly and served me my beer and fish -n- chips with a smile! Both were superb, and quite possibly the best fish -n- chips I've had! Went on a Sunday and caught some authentic Irish entertainment as well. Love this "local" place.

classic buffalo wings. we got ranch, blue cheese and barbecue sauce on the side and service was nice to accommodate that.

Landed here on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Service was cheerful and fast. Nothing fancy but if you want a good fish and chips, stop by.

Probably the best Irish Bar in San Francisco. A corner bar very well situated 10 minutes walk from Union Square.Guinness is served at the perfect temperature and they have an exceptional choice of Irish and Scotch whiskeys.A warm welcoming atmosphere in the old Irish style of Mahogany and brass.The kitchen serves a good selection of Fish and Chips, bangers and mash, steak, curry and chicken dishes too.They have a live Irish traditional music session every Sunday night starting around 7 pm.If you're looking for a genuine Irish experience from an Irish owned County Kerry owned bar, you could do a lot worse than the Chieftain. Great Craic all around!