The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

San Francisco, CA · Irish restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in San Francisco
#974
of 3401 restaurants
City Percentile
47%
rating percentile
Address
The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant, 198 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone
(415) 615-0916
Website
www.thechieftain.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant is a restaurant located in San Francisco, CA. It is one of 3,401 restaurants listed in San Francisco. Its 4.4-star rating matches the San Francisco city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

Experience a taste of Ireland in the heart of San Francisco at The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant. Since 2001, this beloved spot has offered an authentic Irish pub experience. Enjoy an extensive selection of perfectly poured pints and a wide... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Belle · Feb 2026

Had a great time at this Irish pub! It was busy and crowded so we sat in the bar. The bartender had our drinks in seconds, he was on it. My cocktail was strong because Irish pubs never disappoints at all. We didn’t order any food but saw other customers who got them and they look really yummy and big enough for sharing.

★★★★★ 5.0 To Re · Oct 2025

Love this place in SF. Was there almost every day during my stay. Good selection of beers (a lot of local) and food. Atmosphere is very chilly and the staff is absolutely amazing 🤩 Can highly recommend this Irish Pub if you are nearby.

★★★★★ 5.0 Audrey Smith · Nov 2025

Got shepherd pie and friend got fish and chips. Both very satisfying , shepherd pie was flavorful, comforting, and not greasy. Really great portion size too, not too little and not too much. And the presentation is beautiful! Also the soft bread on the side had a unique taste and was really good. We were also immediately greeted, waitress was attentive, the environment is very friendly and casual.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aubrey Jacobsen · Feb 2026

I’ve been going to the Chieftain for 12 years now and always have a great time! The food is great, you have to try the potato croquettes! My partner loves the bangers and mash, too. Great drinks, great service, homey vibes. Absolutely recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Emy D · Apr 2024

Nice little Irish pub with beers that we didn’t see outside of Ireland. My mom was really happy to be able to have them and see some dishes she had during her time in Ireland on the menu as well. We were welcomed and helped the best way possible. The food was amazing I am still sad about my half pounder and the fact I couldn’t finish it 😆 Definitely a place to check out !!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Irish restaurantIrish pubLunch restaurantSports bar

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