Browse all 9 Irish restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
- Alhambra Irish House Redwood CityFamily owned Irish pub inside the historic 1896 Alhambra Theater with seasonal Irish cuisine, live music, and heated beer garden.
- Behan's An Irish Pub BurlingameBehan's An Irish Pub is an Irish restaurant in Burlingame, California.
- Fiddlers Green MillbraeFamily run for over three decades offering authentic Irish hospitality and traditional fare. Known for hearty Irish breakfasts and homemade bread.
- McGovern's Bar San MateoIrish pub atmosphere with influences from all over the world.
- Molloy's Tavern South San FranciscoHistoric Irish tavern since 1883 serving authentic Irish coffee. Family run tradition in Colma cemetery district.
- Molly O's San CarlosFamily-run Irish pub offering warm hospitality and authentic traditional fare.
- Paddy Flynn's BurlingameEnjoy a jukebox, full sporting event coverage, and an outdoor patio.
- St. Stephen's Green Mountain ViewAuthentic Irish pub on Castro Street with Guinness on tap, build-your-own Kobe beef and lamb burgers, weekend brunch, and DJ nights on Fridays until 2 AM.
- The Wild Rover Redwood CityIrish pub offering local beers, low proof cocktails, and hearty comfort food in a warm community atmosphere.
Specialty Cuisines on the SF Peninsula
Only a handful of spots serve these, but each one is worth seeking out.
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About Irish Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Irish pubs give the San Francisco Peninsula a warm, welcoming corner for a pint, a hearty plate, and an easy evening. The guide's Irish category centers on the traditional pub, a room built for comfort, conversation, and a good pour, often with a kitchen turning out satisfying comfort food.
Expect the classics, fish and chips with a proper batter, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, corned beef, and burgers, the kind of food that pairs naturally with a beer. The bar is the heart of it, with Guinness and other stouts poured with care alongside Irish whiskey and a full lineup of taps. Many pubs lean into the sociable side with live music, trivia nights, and screens for soccer and other sports, which makes them a reliable spot to gather.
The appeal is atmosphere as much as menu. A good Irish pub feels timeless and unhurried, equally suited to a casual dinner, an afternoon pint, or a lively night out with friends. St. Patrick's Day turns these into the busiest rooms on the Peninsula, but the welcome is the same year-round.
Portions are generous and prices reasonable, and the food is designed to soak up a pint or two. Vegetarians will find the menu meat-leaning, though sides and a few dishes usually work.
Use the list below to browse Irish pubs by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a perfectly poured stout, a plate of fish and chips, or a friendly room to watch the match, the Peninsula's Irish pubs deliver.
