This was our first visit to the SF Durty Nelly's. We had been to the original one in Shannon, Ireland next to Bunratty Castle. This SF Pub is terrific. The pub food knocked our socks off, great, tasty delights. The ambience was wonderful, but the best part was the service and camaraderie. The ownver and barkeep, Odhran McLaughlin, was soooo friendly and charming. He made our Pub experience a real treat. We frequent Pubs all over Northern California and the world. We will tell our friends and return soon. Highly recommended! read more

Came here Saint Patrick's day weekend on a bike ride to ocean beach and decided to stop in. We were not disappointed! A lovely Irish bartender greeted us, and we got some hearty Irish food to tide us over. I enjoyed the battered sausage, although it tasted more like a meatball with all the spices. My friend is gluten intolerant and got a Gluten Free BLT sandwich. We topped it off with a special, green dyed cocktail they had in honor of the holidays I really liked the bartender and the bar had a very homey vibe to it, with classic bar seats and locals inside who clearly love the character it adds to the neighborhood. read more

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This is a testament to the homemade veggie burger of the Black Bean type made by the chef at Durty Nelly's... As a very long time vegitarian, and huge fan of veggibugers, living in San Francisco over 33 years I have searched high and low for veggiebugers...of all kinds...the Garden Burger, Impossible Burger, Beyond Burger (absolutely the best off the shelf burger available...and much healthier than the competition)...and Black Bean Burgers...a terrific option being made in house...most of them, though, require multiple napkins as they easily come apart...but that which can be had at Durty Nelly's does not suffer from that. And the Chips (Fries) are excellent as are their Superior Fish and Chips. And, importantly, they know how to draw a perfect pint of Guinness. read more

The bartenders seemed nice and helped us get drinks in a timely manner. The vibes in the bar were very nice. Great dive bar feel and with a good amount of people it just had a good fun energy. It was a nice little spot that we found out on Irving. The food menu looked like it had some interesting options and a fellow bar goer recommended a couple items. When we came back close to 1:30 am and got their last call, we quickly downed our drinks and left because we saw a rat jumping between picture frames on the back wall. read more

Worst Irish coffee I ever had. From the photo you could see one looks like hot water with whiskey and the other is burnt coffee. Also, ran out of one type of whiskey and added a different type in ... neither of which were Jamison's. Shitty drinks plus a shitty attitude equals zero stars. read more

Durty Nelly's - Two Irish coffees made at the exact same time, both very different. - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our second visit to SF and another stop at Nelly's. If we lived here, I could see us spending a lot of time at this very table. Last time it was a very tasty order of Bangers and Mash, today it was the fish & chips and a lamb burger. For a cozy little neighborhood bar, the food is always terrific. Properly prepared and served with a smile. Make no mistake. The bartenders are talented. They make a mean Irish Mule and their bombs are the bomb (dot com). It's Thursday night which means karaoke. Odd how we happened to land here? lol. The owner themself offers up and sings. Sings very well, I'll add. The waitstaff are great people. A large part of the places charm. It's small but cozy and parking can be quite the challenge. read more

The fish and chips were crispy and delicious. The bartender was busy with the cash register. There was only one other guy drinking ice cold beer. The place is quiet and very clean. It is in a nice neighborhood on Irving St. They a lot of specials for the day read more

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Beer selection here is small but okay, service is decent, a good ambiance as well but their spice bag is ass for 18$. I've never had such moist fries, though the fried chicken and the spice on the fries was decent. Heard people in here being excited earlier about the corned beef tacos so if I ever feel inclined to try anything else here I would go with that. No hate to the establishment and the staff, but if the spice bag is your mainstay I would maybe focus on QC. It's slow as hell and I was the only person here ordering food, so I would really expect better. read more

Durty Nelly's - Spice Bag - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

A classic neighborhood Irish Pub to get an ice cold beer, sing some karaoke, listen to live music or watch the game. There's also a fireplace which is a rare and unique perk for those freezing sunset nights. The food was mid but the drinks, atmosphere and service were spot on. Will definitely be back when I'm in this part of the Sunset again. read more

Beware- you may as well be in Cork or Galway or Clare when you walk into this bar, so thick are the brogues of all the "regulars" who all know each other. Because if you're a tourist or an American who doesn't know how to "act right", you will not fare well....and that's as it should be, it's their place/local. This bar is the real McCoy, not a tourist-trap North Beach or Fisherman's Wharf Irish pub...... read more

Food was good, service was awesome, and the vibes were right. They have diff specials too! read more

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We no longer live near Durty Nelly's but I think of the place often. It was the first eating out with kids we did...what a great place to take babies. No one cared if they cried...we got to eat great food and be in a festive atmosphere. And when they got older, we snuck away for a drink while we had someone watching them. Once in a whole one of us would meet a friend there while the other took the kids. Always a great place for a meet-up. We loved Durty Nelly's and miss the days we were close enough to pull up to the bar. read more

Kind of ridiculous that an Irish pub doesn't serve Guinness on tap, ok atmosphere. -Lukash

HAHAHAHH funny hahah I decided to eat a fish and slaw filet sandwich fried fish cod fish and it was good and had fries...coke..that was my new visit today on Irving..it's been here a while and Raleigh the English Bulldog appeared and made a new friend hahahaha read more

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Quick dinner and drinks with my husband since we were in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, we decided to try their Fish & Chips and Classic Burger with fries and draft beer. Food was alright, nothing too out of the ordinary. I like the fish & chips from another pub better as the batter on this one is a bit soggy. The bartender was nice. 3.5 stars. read more

Durty Nelly's - Fish & Chips; Classic Burger with Fries; Draft Beer - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Still the best bar this side of the the park (and let's be honest, the whole City). Always nice when Outside Lands or Hardly Strictly happens (apart from it being a liiiiiittle more difficult to find parking) because you get to live vicariously through all the first timers who are in disbelief as to how they never knew this place existed. Fabulous drinks and prices. Even more fabulous food (best fish and chips south of the north coast of California, pro tip: get curry on the side; lamb burger is off the charts; top notch wings; amazing bangers and mash). post-COVID UPDATE: Happy Hour is back (although we all know that EVERY hour at Durty Nelly's is a happy one) Wednesday trivia makes you miss the way trivia USED to be in this town. Karaoke nights are a blast as well (so long as Odhran isn't singing and making us all look like fools with his sexy dulcet Irish vocals). read more

I've been going to Nelly's since the 90's. Authentic Irish neighborhood pub. Food was really good. Chicken Caesar was yummy Bangers @ Mash with tasty gravy was terrific Fish and chips with curry sauce was like you get a pub in Dublin. Friendly barkeep. read more

Great customer service! Food was amazing as always! Definitely bringing my friends when they come to visit sf!

the bartender was extremely rude and staring at me right as i walked in. He asked my friend and I for our IDs in an incredibly hostile way and then proceeded to interrogate me about my age and my birthday even though im about to turn 25 in less than a month. He then told me multiple times that i don't look like my ID and said it's okay but kept repeating that it doesn't look like me. i decided to leave after that interaction because it was NOT a welcoming place and I heard he's been rude to other people as well. read more

What a cool place to hangout. Guinness was delicious. Small old school vibe. Friendly service.

While out exploring San Francisco we found ourselves thirty and looking for a fun spot to grab a drink and Durty Nelly's was near by. What a great spot to grab a drink. Loaded with character and friendly staff. The bartender mixed a delicious drink with a great selection of Irish Whiskeys. I was grateful they had some tequila. They have set up a patio and not sure if this is temporary or if they have plan to keep it. We were there on a pretty cold day and they had the fire going which was very nice to enjoy. read more

Durty Nelly's - people sitting at the bar - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy neighborhood bar; come have a Harp or a Guinness! Fun local scene and very friendly

Trivia nights on Wednesdays!! Cozy place, friendly staff, Guinness on tap, and a fireplace in the back. What's not to like? read more

Durty Nelly's - two pints of guinness in front of a fireplace - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Like! Ice cold beer and pretty good food. The two dishes I ordered were very good. Bangers and mash w/in house made gravy, I would order again. Shepherds pie which I brought home was excellent the next day. The bar tenders, real Irish women...like. I would visit again. read more

Food is not to bad for a Irish pub. Chill and great decor. I think they should have more of a alcohol selection, but then again it's hard for me to even choose a drink let alone an Irish one lol. read more

I just stopped at Durty Nellys for a quick drink while waiting for a dinner reservation nearby. I thought it had a cozier vibe than other sports bars/pubs I've been to. They had good beer options, and food options which is a plus! read more

This the first time there. Went we sat down we're the condiments like ketchup, vinegar. salt and pepper you see Fruit fry on there! More them five! There was mouse poop we're we sat down. There was no toilet paper in the bathroom. Order a drink and got seven up with cherrys.,no grenadine. The place is dirty read more

Durty Nelly's is the quintessential Irish Bar - Irish flag flying, a Dublin timezone, fish and chips, potato and leak soup, Guiness on draft, drunk Irishman at the bar. I wanted to go for a walk at GGP but also grab a drink with a date before hand. Doing the research on the area, Durty Nelly's was suggested and glad it was. This building stands out with it's bright paint job alongside it's far more generic Chinese neighbors. When we arrived we sat at one of the four booths and the bartender, a nice Irish woman, came over to check our vaccination status before asking us what we wanted. While the menu looked (and the food smelled) amazing, we decided to stick with just a couple of Strongbow ciders. Throughout, there was a regular, an Irishman who was VERY inebriated, who was making playful conversations with everyone. Not belligerent at all, but clearly intoxicated, and I felt he added to the ambiance until the bartender playfully pushed him out. If I lived nearby, I would be here frequently for a lot of reasons, and now can't wait to come back. read more

Nice friendly bar with good Guinness (3/5 green stars) Quick review today: Durty Nelly's has perhaps one of the most welcoming storefronts (Barfronts? Facades?) that I've ever seen. Bright yellow and blue with window boxes and a red door. Sounds a bit garish but it works. We had Guinness and a few local beers (Anchor, I think, and an IPA), some garlic fries and a cheese toasty with more fries (!). Friendly barman and good atmosphere (although too many TV screens for my liking). I'm also giving them 3/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons: * My main problem was that, while Guinness was served in a proper glass, the Anchor and IPA were served in plastic cups (with Bud Light logo). WHY?? Update from owner, Odie: it turns out that they only use plastic on their two busiest weekends (Hardly Strictly and Outside Lands). * The barman was helpful in explaining that the curry sauce was not vegetarian, so we ended up with the cheese toasty and fries, being almost the only veggie things on the menu. There's plenty of vegetarian food in Ireland these days, so why not serve more in an Irish bar? There's no shortage of vegetarians and vegans in SF. read more

Durty Nelly's - Nice map and a Spaniard pretending to drink Guinness. - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great little neighborhood Irish bar. When the amazing Asian food offerings Irving Street offers doesn't cut it-- and you want some good ole pub fare, this is your place. The drinks are fairly priced, the bartender is a riot, and the food is excellent. You definitely get the neighborhood vibe here-- which is a refreshing change of pace from many of the bars in the city. In terms of food-- you can't go wrong with the Nellys Burger and soup of the day. read more

We went in and the waitress was so nice and accommodating! We sat through trivia night which was not suited for millennials or Gen z people for sure (born 1994) the food was good but the best for us was the bangers and mash. We had some potatoe balls but they were way too soft like mashed potatoes, might as well get the bangers and mash! Overall they gave us a great Irish pub vibe like I was on Ireland once again! 4/5 stars because it was so damn expensive for a small bar! read more

Karaoke nights are on Thirsty Thursdays! Come get your $7 Hazies and $7 well drinks, and sing your heart out!

Service was friendly , fish n chips was good, they had a fruity drink with vodka was great.

I pick Brendan on my team for whatever...drinking, fighting, even dodge ball...he's one of those cool guys that just gets along with everyone. When I walked in, I felt like I was transplanted to Farrington's Pub in the Temple Bar district of Dublin. I heard lots of "Slainte" and "What's the craic" being tossed around, and that's how I knew it was a traditional Irish pub. Irish music also plays at night, adding to the atmosphere of old Dublin. I hear the burgers are not to be missed, and I'll be hitting that up on my next trip, along with a dozen pints of the black stuff. Irish Pub in the middle of Irving's Chinatown...yeah, it fits, and if you have a problem with it, bring it up to Brendan. read more

Durty Nelly's - South Bay Crew hoists one with our hosts - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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JoAnne and friends are the best! Coolest Irish bar in the City. Great food and drink.

Needed a place to catch up with a buddy, we decided to skip the typical boba thing that is prevalent on Irving in favor of a cold beer. Knowing of only one place in the area, I walked over to meet my friend in front of Durty Nelly's, a staple dive in the Sunset. I got my regular, a snakebite, which didn't seem that common or popular in this bar as the bartender had to confirm with me that I wanted the Guinness and cider version. I know some like it made with different brews, but this version is definitely my favorite. Luckily they had some cider available and I could kick back with my favorite cold one and do some catching up and talk shop. The bartender was super friendly and it's a fun place to hang out and enjoy a beer during downtimes, but not the quietest place once things pick up. Prices are reasonable though there are certainly better deals. It's a welcoming place at most hours so I'd definitely recommend it for a good time. Stop by for a pint! Food: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 7/10 read more

Durty Nelly's - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Top tier craic. Karaoke on a Thursday is one of the best nights in town. Not to mention the best Guinness in town.

I LOVE Durty Nelly's, especially the Fish & Chips, with malt vinegar and salt only. But you get so FEW chips because of the tartar sauce, ewww, and slaw metal containers served on the plate, precious chip space. Really it looks so sad, like spuds are expensive? Please sir can I have some more? Not enough fries, SERIOUSLY. Should be a bed of chips under each piece of fish. Also, I got a nice black hair at the bottom of my plate recently. Need a break before I can eat there again. Please try to add more chips to the fish & chips. And keep that lovely thick black wavy hair outta of my food! Had to take two stars away because of cheap chip serving on this one dish and the hair. Looking forward to going back in a few weeks or months. read more

Durty Nelly's - Fish & Chips served with too few chips because of tartar and slaw containers served in plate. Not enough chips to soak vinegar - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Charming & friendly. Twas the 1st bar my hubby & I stepped into. The bartender was just super nice. We'll be back.

As authentic an Irish pub experience as you'll get in the city. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, perfect pints of Guinness. Food is pretty decent pub fare as well. The real fireplace is great for those SF days on this side of town when we're socked in with fog. As others have mentioned, have come by with my dog in tow and was welcomed in. read more