House of Shields
House of Shields is a easy on the wallet historic, iconic, and weird bar in Mid-Market. Continuously open since 1908 and no clocks or TVs allowed set the tone.
39 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA · (628) 258-0703
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 2 PM–2 AM |
| Sat–Sun | 3 PM–2 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Historic, iconic, weird, and themed — easy on the wallet.
Established date, out-of-towners, and solo.
What makes House of Shields worth it
- continuously open since 1908
- no clocks or TVs allowed
- tunnel to the Palace Hotel rumored
- didn't allow women until 1976
- tin ceilings
Good to know
- Where is House of Shields?
- House of Shields is in Mid-Market, San Francisco, at 39 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is House of Shields?
- It's a easy on the wallet Mid-Market spot that leans historic, iconic, and weird.
- What is House of Shields known for?
- Continuously open since 1908, no clocks or TVs allowed, and tunnel to the Palace Hotel rumored.
- Who is House of Shields good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date, out-of-towners, and solo.
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