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Harrington's Bar and Grill - Irish Pub

3.7 (30 reviews)
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Chicken Club Sandwich with tater tots
Molly L.

Came here on a weekday and there were actually many people there for a midday drink the later in the afternoon it got. The staff were very nice and attentive as soon as I arrived and waited for a friend. We ordered the fish and chips and the chicken club sandwich with tater tots. The fish and chips was one big fish with plenty of fries. However, the club sandwich was a bit smaller and the tater tots portion was much smaller than the fries that came with the fish. It was so small that there was not enough to go with the whole Club sandwich. The club sandwich was good but there was more chicken and less shreddings and avocado than I would have liked. For two people, the bill came out to about $60 including tip, and the bill also included a 5% employer mandate. Overall, the place is spacious and many people were there for salads, sandwiches, and beers with their colleagues and friends. This place has a good vibe.

Irish eggrolls
Tracy B.

Stopped by here today during their Oktoberfest. I got a Oktoberfest beer,my husband got a NA Guinness, and also the best Irish eggrolls I've ever had. It was a fun experience

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Always a mainstay after work when I worked downtown. Came back and it's as good as ever. Same scene and cocktails with what seems like a better menu, or maybe the menu just doesn't have the stains. Service was also great (shoutout to Miles and Zach) despite it being a busy night. Nice to see all the Front Street mainstays back!

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Matthew T.

Stopped in for after work drinks with old colleagues. Great place. Very comfy, friendly and a limited but appropriate menu perfect pub grub. The service was also fast and friendly

Beer menu. Two dollars off for happy hour.
Jim B.

Here's the thing: a review on Yelp tells you more about the writer than the business. For me, stepping back into Harrington's is like hugging a friend you haven't seen for years. I've been going to this joint for literally decades. How long, you ask? A story: one day my high school buddy Alberto and I decide to meet there for a drink. I confess I don't have cash on me and ask if he can cover. He's skint too. This is a very long time ago. You may want to sit down for this part: it was before ATMs. If you needed cash for the weekend, you had to go to the bank before 3pm on Friday, or else you were impecunious for the duration. Alberto and I pool our cash and find we have about 3 bucks. Harrington's was selling an oil can of Foster's for - $2.75 So we shared one and left. When I walked through those doors on Friday, of course I'm emotional and relieved. Because of all the memories. See the 3rd weird photo here? That shows the shelf in the corner where a TV used to sit, before there were flat screens. The set was about 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep, hence the shelf. Probably had to stand on a chair to change the channel. The new TV is a definite improvement, as is the new fancy ceiling, but most things have been left alone by the new management. The server Finola says she was there before, the ones I remember are Joanne, Jennifer, and "the young one" Jeannette. She was efficient and easy to talk to. Drinks were good, the menu is slimmed down but looked to be the standard Harrington's fare. The pandemic and general en&*^%ification of San Francisco has cost us many institutions and excellent places to go. To see Harrington's rise from the ashes, albeit with new management, is a red-letter day for downtown drinkers and diners.

Daniel A.

It was alright. Our server was nice. I had the Cobb salad. It was good. Nothing special. Drinks were expensive with a very light pour, so that was pretty disappointing. It's a cute place and I appreciate its history, but I don't think I would go back again.

$18 for a leaky shepherds pie that looked half eaten. Not worth the money

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Since it has changed hands it's not an Irish pub any more. Over priced and menu is pedestrian

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9 months ago

Never coming here for Oktoberfest again, sat at the bar for 30+ minutes getting ignored trying to order a drink ‍

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Staff were friendly. Food was decent, good beer selection. Lots of different options but this one is good nearby

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New ownership. New great food. New great vibe. Place is one of my favorite spots downtown now!

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Staff was extremely disrespectful and unprofessional. Some of the worst service I have received. Do not recommend coming here.

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