The Irish Bank

Cool Irish pub with two indoor rooms and a large outdoor seating area in the alley. I loved the historical photos that decorate the walls and the overall cozy ambience. Bartender even had an Irish accent 😊. Long menu for food and drinks, with a good selection of pub fare reasonably priced.

The place was clean and the staff friendly enough although at times it did seem they were more interested in each other’s conversation than the customers. I had the Shepards Pie which was under seasoned and a bit bland, might have been nice to have a bread roll served with it for the prices. Probably wouldn’t eat here again.

Good flavor on the Reuben, but it should've had twice as thick of slices on the bread and three times as much corned beef in my opinion. Felt like my lunch was 90% curly fries. They were good curly fries though, thankfully.

Great atmosphere. The food and the service was fantastic. My bartender Anthony was great. I had the Irish Breakfast which was superb. I highly recommend a visit.

Perfect pour of Guinness, friendly bartender and a beautiful bar. Bring all your friends and enjoy it’s the place to be

The Irish Bank is fantastic! I was only in town for a week and we went twice. Love the atmosphere, and the shepherd’s pie and curry were amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone.

This is my second review ever but I felt it was absolutely necessary. If you're looking for upscale dining and a fancy San Francisco experience, this isn't it. This isn't your cup of tea and you should take your delicate palate elsewhere. However! If you're looking for an off the grid, back alley Irish pub this place is exactly what you need. Came in for a late lunch. Seat yourself and watch some football while the bartender did his thing with other guests. The bartender's name was Connor and he as well as half the patrons had an Irish accent. I grabbed a local IPA and the fish and chips. As someone from the Boston area I was greatly impressed with the quality of the food and would easily recommend this dish to everyone. You don't come here because you're looking for an experience, you come here become it feels like home.

Super cool Irish pub in SF. We were seated in an old confessional. The food was great, we had bangers and mash, fish and chips, onion rings and a shot of Jameson.

The fact that this place still exists is a testament to how classic it is. I came here over 20 year ago on my 21st bday. I come back every time I'm in the city. It's a true pub. Lots of random people. Some regulars, some not. Dimly lit. A couple TV's. The service is as a pub should be. Somedays the bartender will talk to you and somedays they won't. It's perfect. Sit outside in the alley between classic old SF buildings. OR... Sit in a confessional marked with years of graffiti and drink booze?! That's what I call true religion.

Came here with friends on a Friday night out to try some Irish food and drinks :) My friend and I shared the vegetarian shepherd's pie and the sampler platter! The sampler platter was amazing - filled with fried mozzarella (had many great cheese pulls), chicken tenders, and potato skins (loaded with cheese and bacon). They also gave us three dipping sauces - honey mustard, ranch, marinara sauce ! It was amazing and I would definitely come back again for it (10/10). I also enjoyed trying the shepherds pie - it had a strong tomato taste and was a little bit spicy, but the mashed potatoes on top were particularly delicious (8/10)! For drinks, I got the pomegranate margarita, which was delicious! The best drink I tried was the blueberry cosmo - it barely tasted like alcohol. My friend described it as even tasting like a berry otter pop as it tasted dangerously non-alcoholic! For dessert, my three friends and I shared a chocolate lava cake, which came with ice cream (vanilla) and cherries! Was very delicious -10/10! The ambiance was great as well - I enjoyed the general vibes and the Irish-themed decor! The service was also great, as the servers were very attentive! Overall, would definitely come back again :)

Sometimes you just need a classic Irish pub to get a Guinness paired with crispy, hot Fish and Chips while strolling through downtown. This place delivered both in a perfect authentic environment with quick friendly service. Nestled in an alleyway, the inside is actually a lot larger than I expected upon walking in. They also have plenty of outdoor seating in the aforementioned alleyway. I opted to sit inside in one of the booths to take in the full experience. This seems like a great spot for either to meet up friends or solo hangs. Its also conveniently located near Union Square and Harlan Records is right next door. I also heard they throw a massive St. Paddy's Day block party. Will definitely be back!

Solid Irish pub. Got all your staple liquors. Appreciated the hospitable service from the guys behind the bar top

This place is THE spot for St Patrick's Day on the day itself. The live music was fantastic, the beer was flowing, and the whole alley was cut off for this alone. Service was good, no complaints. Just a cool older bar with a dive feel.

The ambiance of this bar is another level. It is 10/10. The location is also great and very close to the financial district. Employees are friendly and they really care about customers. I didn't like the drinks and everything was mostly regular drinks. If they can put more alternatives in the menu it would be awesome.

I went in mid-week for lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere of a laid back Irish Pub. Bartender was great, fish n chips taste wonderful, and I enjoyed relaxing at the bar and people watching. They have a nice outdoor alley way for eating outdoors as well as the old bar feel inside .

Loved this place!!! We stumbled upon it after walking through Chinatown. Freshly squeezed cucumber juice made this drink delicious, the ambience was fun, and the service was fabulous.

AMAZING place! Loved the chili (made with chorizo)! My hubby's Phili Cheese steak was incredible as well as beer battered onion rings. Tried a Hoegaarden....my new favorite beer.

This is my go-to spot when I'm visiting union square. The service is great (order at the bar) and I love that it feels like a very cozy Irish bar when you walk in yet there's a ton of chairs and tables in the back and outside. There's a full bar and the food is (surprisingly) good! I loooooove the personal-sized shepherd's pie and the curry fries (it's not a powder, you get a side of curry sauce to dip). Fish and chips has a crispy and light batter. The prices are also reasonable so definitely check it out if you don't want to be gouged on those tourist prices.

Went bar hopping in SF on a Friday afternoon and my friends like to take a stop here. There is an alley way with tables outside and the bathroom is right next to the entrance, tons of places to sit and they have a kitchen! We stopped for a round, and I would say it's your usual Irish bar and we saw someone get mozzarella sticks and we devoured it with all of our drinks! Service was great and the fish and chips looked good too! We just got your regular drinks-- a beer, tequila soda, margarita, Manhattan.

Actually, this is really fun. Wow, what an effort to make a fun Irish pub near Chinatown and the Financial District. It's not really expensive in my experience. The menu has classics in San Francisco. I wanted a Philly cheesesteak with potato salad. It was fun. I sat in the booth..he said it was a confessional booth. It has crosses. There are so many posters and photos on the wall...mostly JFK! haha JFK..and Irish culture photos and articles. It's nice and tucked away on a hidden alley street. I had been here before, but I didn't eat a meal and really see the inside. It's a bar and there are some other drinks sodas and virgin cocktails..I got a virgin mojito and sprite..I ate half. It was fun and I have lived here, but I can't believe this bizarre city. BIZARRE!

Quaint, friendly, cozy place with pretty good food and great drinks. The pumpkin spice old fashioned was ‍. Nice outdoor space, too. Very convenient parking nearby on sutter if you need it.

So this is a solid Irish bar with a really decent menu. Fish and Chips is a must order. Shepherds pie is decent. Steak cut fries are a must, Irish style curry sauce can accompany. Service is very good here. The vibe is friendly and the decor is thoughtful and authentic. I would definitely recommend for a casual meal with friends or drinks! Chocolate Lava cake didn't disappoint either.

This is my yelp review 695 and 5 more to go for Ÿèĺp Ŕêvìěŵ #700 So far I have to several Irish Restaurants in San Francisco Ca USA!!!!! I have been to the Irish Bank Bar Restaurant several times!!!!! And what I like the most and what I like most in what I ate & drank at this Irish Bank Bar Restaurant would be the Irish Coffee & Impossible Burger!!!!! I also would like to say thanks to Kerry my server she was very friendly!!!!! If your here visiting from another country or from another US State and looking around for a good Irish Restaurant my suggestion to you Yelpers & Yelpettes try going to the Irish Bank Bar Restaurant!!!!!! It's a cool place to chill and hang out!!!!!

Vegan lovers, take notes! If you're celebrating St Patrick's Day next year, don't expect what you'll have from the Irish Bank Bar. If there weren't any veggie selection in either light or pub faire, go to another Irish restaurant where they might have limited veggie options. Dining outdoors at the Irish Bank Bar in 10 Mark Ln still wasn't the right idea for me when it's chilly. But at least I did enjoy having company, a group of 2 or 3 who shared with my table. By the time the next 2 people who needed my seat had arrived, I had to get up after I finished dining. The waiter was so kind to hand me back my credit card in advance once I was about the music venue. Since it's St Patrick's Day this year, a female merchant kindly handed out the merchandise to whoever attended the event. Plus, I got to stick around to hear at least 3 modern traditional Irish songs after I finished my fizzy alcoholic cider. The 500 Miles was the most familiar and catchy song we Americans fall in love with every time. A good race to the finish line! On to some ethnic eats! Everyone's light faire was Wild Field Greens Salad, with grilled chicken chunks of course. There's no dressing since the flavor was enough to cover all the leafy greens and purples. My pub dish was the Corned Beef and Cabbage (C and C for short) with mashed potato. Corned Beef, known as poor man's beef, didn't need knifing since it fell apart using my compostable fork. Its texture had a good average beef flavor. The layers of the cabbage was as thick as the iceberg lettuce, just plain crunchy. Also, I tried the horseradish, and it's as strong as wasabi when it hurts my nostrils. Still, it's good to clear my sinuses. It's very important to broaden your horizons, just like when you're on a magical trip to Dublin, in a comfort of your own home. Even though I haven't had travel plans outside of the Bay Area, it's a great idea to try new things here. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did. Slainte!!

Becoming my favorite Irish pub in sf. Great beer selection, right around the corner from other great bars like Harlan Records, and the food is good too - and a good value. The staff are really friendly, we recently came in here with like eight people late on a Friday night and they made it easy for us to split our check and were nice to let us push some tables together. Shepherd's Pie was a fantastic late dinner on a chilly night after a few drinks! It's a classic Irish pub vibe inside with wood paneling, good views of baseball on TV from any angle, and a warm homey feeling.

This place is for sure my boyfriend and my favorite pub in the city. We brouggt our dear friend here for a treat, a pride weekend celebration Calamari Appetizer is to die for! Service was amazing. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. We love the ambiance too. It's very pub-"by". Overall experience was excellent.

Even though I was paying, my friend got clean food serving, clean pints and clean utensils; but I didn't got any of those. Must be because I have an accent and my friend is a full fledged American, also germans are welcome.

The bartender was openly bragging about having COVID-19, and then when I complained about him coughing in my face, he kicked me out of the bar. This bar is an incubus of the plague. DO NOT PATRONIZE!

The drinks and the servers are great. The entire place is so cute! I recommend coming here!

Cheers!! Such a fun place to grab drinks after work in the city! We also got food and it was pretty good! Basic pub food but still tasty! The fish and chips were a hit! Along with the mozzarella sticks and curly fries!! Great location.

This is a really cool spot to go to I came here with my wife on st patty's day and they had a really cool band, drinks were good the only thing I didn't like was that the bar tender rolled his eyes when we bought our first drink and tipped him 1$ but we knew we were going to keep buying drinks so we didn't want to keep giving him 5$ each time and there was a cover charge to get in. I get it they want their tips but it was unprofessional.

Here for a conference. Service was less than desirable. The burgers were really dry and fries were soggy. Really overpriced. The ambience was okay, dark dingy and cold. Not even a pint of Guinness could liven the place up. Really had high expectations.

This place is epic. Truly stumbled upon it because i just happened to glance down an alley. And I'm glad I did... Perfect Irish pub, locals day drinking, somewhat friendly staff hidden inside with walls covered in classic Celtic cultural artifacts with a smell like the inside of my old Irish Grma Katherine Elisabeth's favorite purse Outside is a irishmen's dream, a shady city alley to drink in with tables and cool breeze Must find when visiting SF Slainte'

I was honestly not expecting much when I came here due to the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised. We sat down outside in the alley and the staff was quick to come out and greet us. He was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to eat and drink. My friend said this is one of the only places that actually knows how to pour a Guinness/stout beer. I also got a shepherds pie which was my first one I've ever had so I don't have much of a history to base off if it's the best. However, I actually really did enjoy it as it's a flavor and texture combo I haven't had before. It was leaning towards the sweeter side which I did not love but it was still pretty yummy. I will definitely be returning and trying other items on this menu

Such a cool place. It reminds me of the pubs in the UK. We only went to the bar, it was a bit too late for food. We got sat by the bar but it was pretty empty on a Saturday night. The barman was pretty friendly and poured us some nice Guinness'. He took his time to pour it nice and slow just how they are meant to be poured. After 45 mins or so people started to pour in. I guess we were just there too early. There was a drunk guy who started to talk to us and the barman quickly diffused the situation and kicked him out. Would recommend this place. Very cool atmosphere!

Long time favorite Irish Pub for me in SF. Great ambiance, food, bartenders and of course pints of Guinness. Truly everything you can want in a pub and also has some outdoor seating.

Good food, definitely like you are in Ireland. Good service. Good environment. Good array of drinks.

Post covid, I went there to meet some friends. I ordered a drink (thrice) on the rocks, to which the bartender replied, "tall or neat?" I looked at him and said I wanted the drinks on the rocks, not neat. He then looked at me as if I was an idiot and repeated, "tall or neat!?" I said for a second time that I didn't understand what he was saying. Next, he patronizingly looked at me, as if I was a complete moron, and mockingly gestured with his hand, "do you want it in a tall glass or a short glass!?" Obviously, he had meant to say, "tall or short?" but he didn't have the courtesy to admit his mistake. When I left a $6 dollar tip for 6 drinks served, the same bartender walked around our group and asked, "is this your tip?" I have never seen a bartender do this btw. When he got to me, I told him that it was indeed my signature on the check. I then told him how poorly he treated me. The guy didn't even have the common sense (or courtesy) to admit he was in the wrong. He even remembered he had said both "neat" and "short." He sulked away after learning I had no intention of increasing the tip. What a jerk. In addition, he was rude to my friends as well. His behavior was not an isolated incident. Coming out of covid, I'd rather spend my $ at a place where the bartenders aren't complete dicks (and expect a healthy tip in return).

Wilberth, the bartender is awesome. So is the tall dude. I went two nights in a row. I would come often if I lived in SF. I recommend.

After all these years Irish Bank is Still a great place to grab a drink good after work. No trouble finding a seat at the bar. Alas no Boddingtons anymore but plenty of choices

This was a cool little Irish pub. Was not expecting such a big menu for such a small bar. I ended up getting the fish and chips. The fish was hot and crispy. It was just way to grease, like it wasn't drained properly after frying and it was placed right on top of the fries so it made the fries soggy and grease as well. Nice cold beer though and service was excellent such a friendly and helpful staff. Overall not a bad experience!

Authentic Irish Pub. Excellent service by our bartender Collin. Drinking a Guiness beer is absolutely a must. A variety of beer and IPAs on tap. Topshelf liquor available. I enjoyed a few Grey Goose cocktails. We ordered the french frie basket, and were happy to receive the yummy thick steak fries.

Cool little pub with an adjacent dead-end alley they set tables and chairs in. Was there for St Patty's day 2023. Great fun!

Great spot hidden in an ally. If ya get to bad they heave a confessional ! Good Pub food and good whiskey. Enough said

I hadn't been here in over 20+ years when I worked in the city and would come here to drink. Recent lunch with the family proved it to be a solid lunch place. Friendly barman, quick service, and delicious fish n chips. Large portions, especially for $19 in downtown SF. Yes, please. Slainté!

I had heard of this place for yrs but first time trying. Location is in an alley. Has a unique vibe. Stone walls with an unpolished dive bar feel. Service extremely lacks here. Only one waitress on a Saturday evening who seemed unexperienced and ditsy. Food came out cold and was lack luster. No utensils provided and forget it if you just need water or to ask what beer is on tap. Just get up and get it yourself.

Great bartenders, good drinks, good food! It's a win win! It doesn't give you union square tourist vibes, fun hole in the wall!

Authentic Irish food and great ambience - post Covid it seems to be swinging back into a fun post work place to socialize.

This was the perfect place for my husband and I to end our evening. He had been here before but it was new to me and I'm so happy he took me here. It is located down a little alley and it felt like we were heading into a secret connection to Ireland as we walked through the door. The Irish Bank Bar feels like an Irish pub in all the right, and none of the cliché, ways. It is a little dark, has a nice long bar, and there are a nice assortment of Irish memorabilia on the walls. There was even a little table "hidden" inside a Donegal phone booth. Our daughter went to college at Trinity College Dublin so it was nice to be transported back to our visiting days for a while and reminisce.

i came here and was intrigued by entering through the alleyway!! i really enjoyed the aesthetic in here and i sure love me some pub food. what frustrates me about this experience is that the service was lacking a bit.... it took a minute to get our drinks, which i normally don't mind but it was really empty on this day! the most disappointing part of the experience was when i ordered the sampler platter, which served potato skins, mozzarella sticks and chicken strips. i was cravinggggg mozzarella sticks and when i got the platter, they were instead swapped with deep fried avocado?? i asked the waiter if it was a mistake and he said "oh we don't have mozzarella sticks today"... umm why did you tell me that when i ordered this lol? i would've chosen something else on the menu?? the avocados were not appetizing, and the chicken strips were a little pink on the inside. we drank our one drink, ate around the parts we didn't like, and left. our guinness was delicious though when we did get it!

Open at 11:30am, The Irish Bank opens a bit late for a weekend brunch. I came here a few times in 2020/2021 and they were closed. Previously, this was one of our favorite happy hour after-work bars when I worked at 333 Bush St. Needless to say, I'm glad they are open in 2022. Today, I came here after shopping at Niketown a few blocks away and was in the mood for a full Irish breakfast. The bar was full because of the Champion's League Final soccer match. Please note, breakfast is only served on the weekends until 3pm. Their Irish breakfast $18 was good. It is served with a generous portion of baked beans. I liked the eggs, Irish sausages and black/white budding. On the menu, it states Irish bacon is included. Perhaps the chef forgot my Irish bacon because it was missing. I would have preferred Irish soda bread instead of plain toast and also Irish potato farls instead of chips/fries. If we are talking about an authentic full Irish breakfast, they should have included mushrooms and a piece of tomato. Guinness pints are $9.25. Service was excellent.

The Irish bank can be hard to find, but when she do it is so worth it! Full bar as well as great beers. All your pub favorites are all the menu including a Reuben sandwich and shepherd's pie. You step back in time we enter this place. You live across the Bay from San Francisco and it's always worth the trip to go to the Irish bank.

What a cool place on the inside and out but the section we walked into off the alley was warm and had a funk, so bad the Oder was just not good for sitting inside and the outside just not inviting enough to make us want to stay. Maybe the A/C was out, to be fair 3 stars.

Had a SF day with the team and we stopped by here after work on Friday evening. The bar entrance is in an alleyway where there were a lot of tables for outdoor seating. Our server was quick to greet us and everyone had a great time enjoying good drinks on a SF summer evening (which is still a bit chilly tbh lol). The decor on the outside and inside was very cool with a lot of vintage signs and pictures. Definitely a place I'd like to go back to.

Super rude to my party We brought 20 people there and they were upset with us for bringing them so much business and said we should've made a reservation even though the place was empty. Every order we placed was met with disgruntlement and then when we didn't tip well they called us out on it and said we should've tipped more and we said you should've been better servicers.

Calm, enticing, and authentic Irish pub. Drinks and beers were all good and strong. Just had the calamari app and it was TASTY AND FLUFFY. We will be back ASAP!

Temporarily Closed (see photo of sign on door). Sign says reopen in OCT 2020, but it is DEC 2020 and the sign is still up.