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- 10801 N. Wolfe Rd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-446-3853
Duke of Edinburgh
Literally every splinter in this atmospheric pub was imported from the UK - the bar, floor, ceiling, walls, lamps - to insure proper authenticity and helping you enjoy your draughts and ales. Fanta... read more
- 141 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 95030
- 408-354-2200
Black Watch
Named for fabled Scottish Infantry regiment that's fought nobly and honorably in just about every European land conflict, but the dignity ends there. Dark, atmospheric small spot on tucked away str... read more
- 547 Emerson St., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-327-7673
The Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House
Slightly divey spot has a kooky countryside manor exterior and cluttered-but-comfortable insides with an outstanding beer selection. British, Irish, Belgian, German beers all vie for space on the t... read more
- 693 Grape Ave., Silicon Valley 94087
- 408-736-7141
Beefy’s Cabin
Tucked away in a slightly sketchy strip mall on a side street off El Camino Real, Beefy's is a home-away-from-home for longtime Peninsula residents who couldn't tell you what an "iPhone application... read more
- 3200 16th St., Mission
- 415-552-1633
Elixir
A neighborhood drinking establishment has been continuously on this spot for over 150 years. History, baby, history. Recently restored to its Victorian grandeur, mahogany bar, classic fixtures, red... read more
- 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 94705
- 510-841-2082
The Starry Plough
Bring your boyfriend, girlfriend, leprechaun—anybody is and always was welcome. Bring your poetry, fiddle, dancing boots, darts, and yer love of the ol’pint to this magical mix-up that’s way better... read more
- 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 94704
- 510-843-8277
Jupiter
East Bay beer house with gothic lights and old church pews for sinnin’ and grinnin’. Former livery stable with huge back patio for summertime in the city. John Martin of Triple Rock Brewery made th... read more
- 10 Mark Lane, Financial District
- 415-788-7152
Irish Bank
Now here’s a place to get rip-roaring drunk and feel like you’re following tradition at the same time. Country-schoolroom look plastered with black-and-white photos of famous Irish alcoholics of yo... read more
- 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 94710
- 510-843-2473
Albatross Pub
Oldest pub in Berkeley. Glimmerin’ moonshine, Coleridge style. The Bird, man. Chill out, have a great beer on tap in a sexy glass, play darts, listen to music, play a board game (Balderdash, Boggle... read more
- 243 OFarrell St., Union Square 94102
- 415-954-0777
Johnny Foley’s Irish House
Sweatshirts and stonewashed jeans aside, there’s good times to be had at this true drinkers’ bar. A tall tale or two to raucous old-time rock ‘n’ roll will have you in the gutter singing Irish rebe... read more
- 5445 College Ave., Oakland
- 510-653-7441
George and Walt’s
Repeat after me: This is a sports bar. This bar has drinks and sports on TV. There are pennants and pool tables. Video games and pinball too. TVs in every corner. The bartender will call you honey.... read more
- 5227 Claremont Ave., Oakland 94618
- 510-655-7373
Kingfish Café & Pub
Who ordered the takeout pizza? Y-chromosomes in favorite pair of sweats and T-shirt connect over brews and a poker table at this local dive. Lobster shack slash baseball dugout where the boys are, ... read more
- 540 Clement St., Richmond District
- 415-752-7276
540 Club
How to make a 540 Club: Take one local dive, add trippy lighting, Catholic School Karaoke Parties, Trivia Night, darts, pool, smoking patio, jukebox, happy hour, and DJs spinning old school punk, s... read more
- 1980 Union St., Cow Hollow 94123
- 415-409-4469
Bar None
Ever wonder where UC college grads go to mourn the loss of their PlayStation-tournament days? The Abercrombie & Fitch frat party resumes every weekend at this subterranean venue. Escape the sticky ... read more
- 1514 Union St., Cow Hollow
- 415-928-2414
The Black Horse London Pub
Pull up a barstool with a few of your pals, and the place is instantly at capacity. Tiny hole-in-the-wall pub that sets Anglophile hearts afire. Proximity means you better get friendly with your ne... read more
- 2241 Chestnut St., Marina 94123
- 415-931-8529
Delaney’s
Venerable Marina watering hole spot where someone’s always at the bar. The final course of your Marina pub crawl with a late-night jukebox-fueled dance party for dessert. Alcoholics keep the place ... read more
- 3838 24th St., Noe Valley 94114
- 415-826-2279
The Dubliner
More sports bar than Irish pub, despite the name. Flat screen TVs with drag racing, poker and baseball leave Noe residents little to complain about. Kools for sale, along with little packs of crisp... read more
- 1854 Divisadero St., Presidio Heights
- 415-775-3630
Fishbowl Bar & Grill
Playboy owner keeps hometown party going. Lively dive festooned with surfboards, mermaids, abalone shells with Pepperidge Farm goldfish. Large windows looking out onto the street make you the eye c... read more
- 1862 Divisadero St., Presidio Heights 94115
- 415-921-4725
Frankie’s Bohemian Café
Prague on the Pacific, and stop number two on Divisadero pub crawl. Czech-American spot with deep red walls and bottomless 22-ounce beers. You best believe those extra six ounces catch up with you.... read more
- 3920 Geary Blvd., Sunset District 94118
- 415-386-6173
Ireland’s 32
Irish bar wearing its IRA sympathies proudly, in the form of posters and such relating to the Troubles. Live music of the bar-band variety. Mega-crowded on weekend nights, with plenty of young Iris... read more
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