Discover 10 verified historic pubs, traditional taverns, and craft beer taprooms across San Francisco—complete with local ordering tips and interactive map pins. Base yourself in Nob Hill, Union Square & Embarcadero or North Beach, Russian Hill & Marina for easy walking access.
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Built in 1883 from the timbers of an old whaling ship on the Oakland estuary—Jack London's boyhood haunt with a famously tilted floor from the 1906 earthquake.
48 Webster St, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA, San Francisco
Johnny Foley's Irish House is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 243 O'Farrell Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: We,Th,Fr 17:00-22:00+; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00+; Mo,Tu off
243 O'Farrell Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
Swan Oyster Depot is a historic seafood restaurant located on Polk Street in San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-14:30
Polk Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 198 5th Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Th,Su 16:00-25:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-25:30
198 5th Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
21st Amendment Brewery is a craft brewery taproom and beer hall on 563 2nd Street North Beach & Chinatown in San Francisco.
563 2nd Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
Atlas Tap Room is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 606 Mission Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th,Fr 11:00-23:00
606 Mission Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
Cigar Bar is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 850 Montgomery Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: We-Fr 17:30-26:00; Sa 18:00-26:00; Su 19:00-24:00; Mo,Tu off
850 Montgomery Street North Beach & Chinatown, San Francisco
Fort Point Beer Company is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 742 Valencia Street Mission, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: Mo,Tu 12:00-21:00; We,Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
742 Valencia Street Mission, San Francisco
Otherwise Brewing is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on Grant Avenue Telegraph Hill, San Francisco.
Grant Avenue Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
Aces is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 998 Sutter Street Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-02:00, Sa,Su 10:00-02:00
998 Sutter Street Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco