Stopped in at 430 on a beautiful sunny Monday. In the mood for a Guinness and it did not disappoint. Nice funky old dusty Irish pub decor. Good sized open air patio in back so grabbed my beer and soaked up the sun. read more

A classic neighborhood irish dive bar, Happy hour runs daily from 2-7pm with great drink specials--perfect for an early evening unwind or pre-game. This is the kind of bar where you probably shouldn't expect friendly or fast service especially if the bartenders don't recognize you as a regular. Noticed they use fresh-squeezed grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and limes for their cocktails giving them a refreshing taste, a pleasant surprise, although it also makes service really slow during peak hours. The covered back patio is a unique perk compared to other bars in this area (heated and dog-friendly in spots), ideal for when the Richmond fog rolls in or on rarer sunny days. It's prime for sports watching with multiple HD TVs and a big projection screen--great for Giants, 49ers, or Warriors games. They host events like stand-up comedy nights (I think trivia has been on pause but might return), so check ahead for a lively crowd. Street parking can be tough, but it's conveniently on the 38 Geary bus line. read more

My friends and I were in the neighborhood when we found this place and were so glad we did! There's a large seating area inside with tons of tvs, perfect for watching a game. There's also an outdoor area but it was too chilly for us to sit out there that day. I really loved their cocktail selection. I tried their grapefruit gimlet and they made it with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice! It was absolutely delicious and easy to drink. My friends tried other cocktails, beers and whiskey that they enjoyed too. We asked about the happy hour which apparently wasn't on Sunday. We will be back to try more things and for the fun atmosphere! read more

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Came in midweek to grab a beer with a friend. Staff and customer all friendly, drinks were cold and music was great! Will definitely be coming back! read more

The Blarney Stone - Cocktail menu - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic Irish dive bar. There is a decent drink and draft selection. I haven't fully taken advantage of all the things this place has going on. They advertise comedy and trivia nights but this review is not representative of those, or the food. They have a patio area in the back which is nice to grab a beer and sit in the sun (when it's nice out). I would rate higher if they had a wider selection / more unique selection of draft beers. read more

Came here a few times and I always remember having a good time - pretty chill vibes. A neighborhood bar favorite. Got Paloma's and boy.....were they a hitter! Although strong, it was worth it because I recall the grapefruit juice being fresh squeezed! Can't go wrong with that! read more

Went to a local sports bar after a show (note I'm from Long Beach) went to a bar up the street before and left because they only had the Giants game on. Which is respectable because I'm in San Francisco. But this place had the dodger game on one of their 6 TV's. But upon ordering and telling them I was happy with the fact they had the Dodgers on one screen they immediately changed it. The eye contact they made at me while changing it made me feel very uncomfortable and so I closed out immediately. I understand I'm in a different city with a different team but for them to genuinely treat a customer like that is very strange. read more

I was waiting for dinner at a restaurant close by. Since we had time to kill, I suggested checking The Blarney Stone. Funny enough, I've lived in the Outer Richmond for over a decade, but never checked this place out. My group of two got here on Saturday, June 1st around 8:30pm. It wasn't too busy, so we easily grabbed two seats at the bar. I got a Jameson while my friend got a Jameson & Ginger. Not sure of the price breakdown of the drinks, but our bill was $16, so maybe $8 each? (Do they charge extra for ginger ale?) The vibe of the bar is kinda divey, but has a neighborhood feel. We were literally only here for about 15 mins (the restaurant beckoned us after we ordered a drink), so we didn't have much time to check it out. We just downed our drinks and left. Our bartender was very nice and sweet though. Fun bar. Wouldn't mind coming back for another drink. read more

The Blarney Stone - Jameson, Jameson & Ginger - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's Christmas in Killarney and all of the folks at home. Bonus points if you get the bullshit Bing Crosby reference I'm trying to make here. Blarney Stone isn't going to blow you away with their ambiance. It's just not. But you might get one of the best damn pints of Guinness in San Francisco, and arguably outside of Ireland. That's it. That's the review. read more

Don't go on Saturday night. The bartender is very aggressive towards newcomers. And watch out because he'll overcharge you. We love Irish bars. Wish somebody would've warned us about this place. read more

Great neighborhood bar! I love the bartenders, especially Tori. Plus it's dog friendly, so many cute doggies. read more

The Blarney Stone - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is an establishment I come to OFTEN... I work in the neighborhood and this has been a great after work escape. I'm am beyond upset to say that today (st. Patrick's day) the bouncer Scott thought it would be ok to sexually harass me. I had already been in the bar and had a tab open but was sitting out front. When I went for my 2nd round they had added Scott (the bouncer) and so as I walked past I asked if he would like to see my ID. Scott then responded with "nah I don't need no ID but I'll take a hug." I was confused and offended and he then added "kiss me, I'm Irish" I let a bartender know what happened and though she seemed concerned I don't think there's much she can do. After grabbing my drink he tried grabbing my attention again as I walked by. I told him no and ignored him. Blarney, protect your female customers. This isn't cool behavior. This has been a safe space for me. I expect this from drunks but not employees. Also bro should be carding. That sh** isn't legal read more

Blarney Stone is passé - they treat homeless people like shit and say they smell like urine and need to get out of the parklet (sp?) when I tried to tell the bartender of his mistreatment of these people, he poured my drink out and refused to serve me. Happened just this morning. I've given them a fair amount of business and will be seeking greener pastures. I hope the owner sees this and watches the cameras. I would never let someone like this work for me - Tori had been passive aggressive as well - they think they're so tough because they're the managers. The back step needs to be fixed so people with disabilities can get in and out with dignity and my suggestions have gone unheard. I want the regulars to be treated with respect. Tasteless. P.S Amanda is a badass, doey too. Patrick seems alright as well. Since my review, I have been 86'ed by CHASE and literally shooed out of the bar by Chase. I have heard nothing from the owner and have not been able to explain my side of the story. I'm really upset about this. read more

Love the Monday open mic. Fun times and it's nice to watch the comics flounder with their material. I enjoy schadenfreud....

We were stumbled this place after a short walk. What's a chill spot! The drinks and atmosphere keep me coming back. read more

Cool Irish pub but the experience was spoiled by rude and inattentive bartender. Avoid the brunette bartender with a ponytail and you'll like. read more

After Outsidelands, my group and I ventured to Outer Richmond in order to avoid the Uber surge charge going home. The bar was crowded as many others had the same idea. The back outdoor area was open and had a makeshift bar, which served only beer and hard liquor for cash only. The drinks were cheap as beers were $4 and I had a half full cup of Jameson for only $8. We eventually made our way inside the bar for some mixed drinks. A Jameson and Gingerale was only $8 as well. While drinks were cheap and bartenders were friendly, the place was like any regular neighborhood bar. My biggest disappointment here was the jukebox they had. My friend had put in $2 to request 3 songs, which never came on after waiting for over an hour. I even complained to the bartender who said the songs don't have an order. A guy nearby overheard me and showed me the list of songs on an app, which I noticed our song picks coming up. With hopes, we waited a few more songs yet it still never came on. We eventually gave up, finished our drinks, and just went home. What a waste! read more

First off, it was my first time going in and I was greeted by a beautiful gigantic, super friendly pitbull upon entering. So a great start, after giving the dog some scratches I met my friend for beers, They poured a proper pint of Guinness... so far so good. Clientele at the bar seem to be a mix of post work people, local bar fly types and some usf students. The bartender was friendly and efficient. This is a great local place as far as I can tell. read more

After enjoying a drink at Trad'r Sams my besties and I headed down Geary and landed up at Blarney Stone. The place was laid back and spacious and the crowd was chill (I hate using that word, but it was the best one to use to describe the people). A woman approached us and asked us to participate in a blind test of 3 samples of whiskey and scotch (gross!) but what kind of crazy person denies complimentary alcohol?! Afterwards we indulged in shots and beers from an extremely nice bartender who participated in our "Best Friends For Live MoFucka!" shots. It was fun! We had a blast and this is where the night ended for my besties...I helped their staggering drunk asses out back to the car, haha. I can't wait to head down to Blarney again! read more

The Blarney Stone - Dewer's blind taste test - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was stopped into the Stone by my aunt and uncle looking for an Irish pub that was visitable. Nothing we passed looked great for several blocks when this suddenly appeared. I noted it, we looked, and we went in. Gorgeous atmosphere inside. Feels really spacious. The menu is a scan but they'll also bring you hard copies. Now the beer is a different story. We got a table but I had to ask the waiter to ask the bartender which beers are local and what they're like. Only got answers for a couple of them. Sure, I know what Smithwicks and Guinness are. I don't know what SF produces if I'm from NJ. Anyway, we didn't really order food because we were on our way to dinner soon after, but all of this together is probably 3.5 stars. Service was friendly and frequent even if we weren't getting much (two beers and a cocktail), but prices were decent overall and again the place feels amazing. So I'll leave it at 4 stars for now and the food would bring it up or down from there should I ever return. My aunt and uncle would! read more

This place is trash. Not a great neighborhood bar and won't be surprised if it shuts down. The bar tender has some sort of complex and makes sure everyone who visits is aware. Probably won't be going back except to mess with that guy read more

Bad- bad service, bad bartender- just bad. You would think the Bartender would be happy to see people who are eager to be in a bar without the attitude - but no to worry we won't be back anyway read more

Great service and price. The bartender is You will be happy to come for happy hour; especially Friday. read more

The Blarney Stone - Happy Friday - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty neat place in outer Richmond if you ask me! This place has a cool vibe. Perfect for hanging out, grabbing a drink, and talking. We came here on a Tuesday night after work. They didn't serve food at this time, but we did get drinks. The bartender was super friendly, the place was clean, and the people are cool! I would definitely suggest coming here especially if you live in the city. I'd come here for a nice chill atmosphere an drink after work. Next time I hope they'll be serving food at the time cause I was super hungry hah read more

The Blarney Stone - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool Irish pub in the outer Richmond. Went here for St. Paddy's Day and was able to score a booth up front. The peeps behind the counter were efficient with getting to everyone at the bar. We basically stuck to shots of whiskey and beer...a combo for a pretty eventful night. The vibes were friendly. There was corned beef and other items cooking out back if you had some cash on you. Super convenient to the bakery next door to grab some bread to try to sober up. read more

Shahin is the Best bartender ever and Sara Wong is the best waitress!!! Our food was super delicious and service was super prompt

Love the Irish pub feel. Comfortable and damn delicious. I highly recommend the beer read more

Came here for stand up comedy. Lots of yt ppl making racist, transphobic jokes. There was an all lives matter joke thrown in there. Super awkward. There were a few good people out of them all but overall an uncomfortable space for bipoc folks. read more

What a great neighborhood bar! My friend and I got a spot at the bar where Shannon our bartender took such great care of us. The pours are super generous and they use fresh fruit in their cocktails. I saw them bring out a ton of grapefruits which inpired me to order a greyhound (vodka with grapefruit juice). Boy, fresh fruit juice makes a whole lot of a difference in the quality of the drink. I can tell that the workers love their job and the ambiance was great. It was very busy but it wasn't uncomfortably crowded, which I loved. One thing to point out, I noticed Shannon kept making margaritas, which my friend ended up ordering. It was really good! I swear I saw her make over 30 of those so it looks like a very popular drink of hers. If you like a good margarita on the rocks. you should try hers. You wont be dissapointed. I plan to go back to try their food. I'll update my review once I do, by looking at the pictures, I look forward to trying their breakfast one day. They have tater tots! Yum!! read more

It's Cinco de Mayo, and of course, you'd go to an Irish bar, right? HUH? You read correctly or may be completely hungover from last night, but yes, in honor of this Mexican Holiday, my friends and I hit up the Blarney. Trust me, we were in the Avenues, and Tommy's Mexican Restaurant and Tia Margarita's were our "Go-To" places for tequila y cervezas, but it wasn't meant to be. Crazy crowds inside and outside of both Mexican restaurants, and we weren't willing to wait a gazillion minutes for a table. *So, what's this Pinay Paddy and her friends to do? Go with Plan C - Blarney Stone! Our hearts were definitely in the right place, but we opted for no margaritas at this Irish bar, and instead settled for the brewskies. Anywho, when I used to live in the 'hood,' I'd frequent this place, and always solid good fun! I love the chill and relaxed vibe, and the patio area out in the back. Crowd can be a mix of locals, students, and even a few tourists. Decent selection of draft and bottled beers and lots of hard alcohol for your drinking pleasure. There is a jukebox and various tvs for your futbol or other sport watching, and oh BTW trivia is held on Tuesday nights. I also think there is karaoke night, but can't recall which day. No unisex bathrooms here (thank goodness), but one drunken evening, I walked into the Men's room by accident. Oopsies! When I realized where I was, I exited immediately to enter the ladies room, hoping no one saw. Boy oh boy, was I wrong. My friends got a good laugh at my expense. Whateves! :) As you may (or not) recall, a few months back, I yelped all Irish establishments in honor of St. Paddy's Day. I inadvertently missed yelping Blarney. Erin Go Braugh and Salud to you Blarney! A lovely Irish bar in the heart of the Inner Richmond, and next to John Campbells Irish bakery, a wonderful Irish bakery that I also hold near and dear to my heart! read more

I have been here twice now and both my experiences were similar, so figured a Yelp review is in order. Service/Price It's ok. I found the mixed drinks to be a little weak and the pours of whiskey neat to be a little light. Prices are decent - good pint of beer is around $5, well booze is $5 or $6, decent spirits will run you $7 to $10. Typical experience on my visit the other night - while drinking my beer I asked the cure female bartender to see the whiskey list, she replies "Sure" then goes about her business. Several minutes later she comes over and asked if I made a choice - "um, well I never got the list." "oops, sorry, just a moment." Several more minutes pass and the same question from her to which I reply "still haven't seen the list". This was all done with smiles and we laughed about it, but ... well you see what I mean. Then when she left and the guy took over, he completely ignored us. I think he could tell we were wrapping up and thus there was no business here. I just wanted a refill on my water and he ignored my polite motions to get his attention - he walked by at least 6 times and served the person next to me while never looking at me. I finally spoke up loudly and got his attention - he refilled my water and said not a single word. Usually when there is a shift change and I get a glass of water, I'll tip the bartender a buck, cause they have to make a living too. Not this time. Not really complaining about the service, just showing why I think that it is not top notch. Bar Stock - Beer Pretty good. They have 8 to 10 on tap (didn't really count them). But they have a good range of selections, pretty much for everyone's taste. I got the Smithwicks - one of my favorites. This is clearly the reason to come here. Bar Stock - Spirits Again I will use the descriptor "ok". They have a decent though not extensive selection - the core holdings you find in most bars and a couple higher end selections. But the list is nothing to write home to father about. In the whiskey department they have 3 Irish, and handful of scotch, and a handful of American (mostly bourbon). The list has them all listed together with no differentiation between them. Also, the first two bourbons I asked for, they were out. Similar selection of other spirits - decent but light on the higher quality gins, vodka, etc. Clientele The crowd both times was an interesting mix of older (drunk) locals at the bar, young (drunk) partiers towards the back, couples canoodeling in the corner, and a few lonely hearts spread around. I have had a few interesting conversations there, in the interesting way of having a debate with someone much younger and drunker can only go. It was entertaining at least. Décor I would describe this as a poor imitation of an Irish pub crossed with a sports bar. Lots of wood - bar, floor, tables, walls. It's basically a standard large "Neighborhood" bar/pub. Plenty of TV's to watch the current sporting event, and TV's are usually turned to sports. My only complaint in this regards is that the TV's mounted above the bar are too high to watch comfortably while sitting at the bar. Since the bar is not that deep and the TV's are pretty high, the viewing angle is pretty steep - leading t a sore neck Also, it seems that the younger set thinks that "dive bars" are cool and therefore calls most any local place that is older and not high end a "dive" bar. This is not a dive bar. Believe me, I have been a many a dive bar, and you can look up the common definitions of a dive bar - this is not one. It is way too well lit, has way too many TVs, etc, etc. Cleanliness The place is kept reasonably clean and the bathrooms were not too bad. But I will say that both visits were earlier in the evening - 7:00 to 9:30 range. I would wager that by the time midnight rolls around, the back patio and the bathrooms will start to get fairly rank and you may catch an occasional whiff of the love smell of urine or puke. Parking Best to walk because: 1. Parking can be a bitch in this area 2. You are drinking So, three stars it is. I enjoyed it there and will likely be back on occasion, but there are (IMHO) better places to go. read more

For some reason I kept thinking that this place was called Foley Catheter. I don't know why. Sorry if you're one of those people who think writing thoughts like that is a waste of your time as you look for an actual informative Yelp review. Anyway, this place was fun. I like how it's not in a fast-paced part of SF. It's a straight up dive bar with decent beer and a dartboard. It was too crowded around 7:00PM and the bartender was efficient. My friend and I used a Scoutmob. Those things are pretty useful. I might come back if I'm in the area, but at least for me it's not really an end-point destination. It's more of an on-the-way type joint. read more

What can I say? I've been going here for years and it just gets better and better. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I have a certain bias towards Blarney's. It was the first bar I went to after turning 21 (almost 3 years ago) and years later I'm as much of a regular as it gets. All the bartenders know my name and so do most of the other regulars that go there. But, even before I did get to that point, I always loved everything about this bar. It's located in my favorite district in San Francisco, The Richmond. Now, to many people, they look for bars that are trendy, hipster and filled with a bunch of people. That's not my style. This place is nothing close to hipster and the only time it gets truly packed is during big sporting events- but that's what I love about it. It's the perfect place to go for a Sunday brunch, or for a late night drink to chat with the bartenders, or if you want to watch the latest playoff game. It's a versatile bar. The staff...they are incredible people. All very friendly, down for a conversation and skilled at making drinks. Prices here are very reasonable. Happy hour usually goes a bit afternoon until 7pm and most drinks are $5. Pretty great deal. This place is also amazing for sporting events. Though it's usually not too packed on most days, it get's totally stuffed if a big game is happening. Always a fun time! It will get loud and even claustrophobic at times, so this is more of a recommendation for people who enjoy that type of environment. Obviously, this place is not for everyone, but I can confidently say it's the best bar in the Richmond District. The bartenders are nothing short of amazing, the drinks are cheap yet good and if you ever become a regular, you'll never run out of stories to tell to the awesome people that go to this bar. read more

The Blarney Stone - From last weeks Giants game. - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'd give less than a star if I could. Last night I was hanging out with friends (we're group of international students). We decided to try something new and sadly we chose this bar with a very obnoxious bartender. After my friend ordered a drink, she refused to serve me with the excuse that my CA DL was "invalid." Even though It doesn't expire until the end of this month & still clearly state that I am of legal age! She even went further with her unpleasantness and asked me to leave, note that my friend just ordered his drink. When my friend asked her what to do with his drink, she said "I guess you're gonna have to chug it!" Moral of the story don't go there, especially if you're international..My friends and I noticed how different she treated us compared to what appears to Be the locals/regulars. VERY unpleasant experience never going back there again. read more

This bar has a dog!! My friends and I came in here randomly on a Sunday night for some drinks nearby. They were visiting from out of town and we've never been. We were greeted by the bartender, Chase, and he was so awesome and the coolest dude! Such friendly people inside too! And later we realized there was the cutest pit bull roaming around Looking forward to coming back! read more

Came in here for a drink and to watch the Giants game. They had four flat screens and a large projection TV tuned to the Giants and the Olympic games. After ordering a Guinness and a mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice, we decided to order some food after checking out their menu. We ordered a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with tater tots and the FFS, which was two eggs, two slices of bacon, a sausage patty, tater tots, blackforest ham and toast. The food to our surprise, was very good. The bartender, who also took our food order, was friendly and provided great service. Overall, a great experience at a neighborhood bar with some pretty good food. read more

(See pics) Review #1253. Local lively bar but you can still relax if you choose to with pockets of people choose one vibe over the other. Drinks were slightly weak but service was friendly. read more

The Blarney Stone is one of the hidden gems in the San Francisco bar scene. It's a fantastic place to watch live sports, no bad seats in the house. Even when it is busy you never have to wait long to get served. It is also an inviting space that is actually clean. Cool bar, always worth the trip. read more

I drank here in the morning a couple times and also in the afternoon. I have only been in the front section, i didn't know they had a back area. the front interior has a lot of wood, which I don't really like. Good bartenders who know their Irish stouts. A good Irish bar in the morning. I used to always get the half Bass Ale, half Guiness drinks there. read more

We ate our food from John Campbell Irish Bakery here. They didn't say a word. That's cool. Heard they own it too. We got a Guinness beer $4 & an iced tea $3 = $7. Separate lad (men) & lasses (women: 1 toilet/sink) bathroom. Think there was 4 TVs in the place. read more