The Plough and Stars
The Plough and Stars is a easy on the wallet Irish pub, neighborhood, and live music bar in Inner Richmond. Live traditional Irish, bluegrass, and country music almost every night, 9pm start and considered the best Guinness pour in town set the tone.
116 Clement St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 751-1122
Irish pub, neighborhood, and live music — easy on the wallet.
Small friend group, out-of-towners, and solo.
Live Celtic music (most nights), proper Guinness, and bring-your-own food.
What makes The Plough and Stars worth it
- live traditional Irish, bluegrass, and country music almost every night, 9pm start
- considered the best Guinness pour in town
- no kitchen — they let you bring food in from elsewhere
Good to know
- Where is The Plough and Stars?
- The Plough and Stars is in Inner Richmond, San Francisco, at 116 Clement St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is The Plough and Stars?
- It's a easy on the wallet Inner Richmond spot that leans Irish pub, neighborhood, and live music.
- What is The Plough and Stars known for?
- Live traditional Irish, bluegrass, and country music almost every night, 9pm start, considered the best Guinness pour in town, and no kitchen — they let you bring food in from elsewhere.
- Who is The Plough and Stars good for?
- It's a solid pick for small friend group, out-of-towners, and solo.
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