The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

06/13/2026

Brilliant 🙌🏻

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

“Located in SoMa at 198 5th Street, this cozy Irish staple is hosting a Champions League Watch Party with no cover charge. They feature multiple large screens with full surround sound and are opening early at 8:30 AM.”

The San Francisco Standard

Changing our hours for the Champions League Final. Saturday May 30th, 2026. Kick off time is 9am. We will open our doors 8:30am. Come join us for an epic final. Will it be a back-to-back win, or will it be a first ever Champions League title winner. No cover charge.

And feel free to share/share/share. Let’s fill the house 🙌🏻

05/24/2026

Changing our hours for the Champions League Final. Saturday May 30th, 2026. Kick off time is 9am. We will open our doors 8:30am. Come join us for an epic final. Will it be a back-to-back win, or will it be a first ever Champions League title winner. No cover charge.

And feel free to share/share/share. Let’s fill the house 🙌🏻

03/17/2026

Today is the day. Lá Fhéile Pádraig! Get your green on and come join us at the Chieftain. We open at 11am. See you soon.

03/08/2026

We wish you all a happy and fun St Patrick's season. Make sure to pick up your copy of the paper lots happening this month

03/06/2026

"Cheers to 25 years! We are incredibly grateful to our loyal clients and dedicated team for making this quarter-century milestone possible. Sláinte to you!”

02/28/2026

Where does the time go 🤪? Hard to believe, but here we are, celebrating 25 years. Come raise a glass with us. To our wonderful customers, we are thankful for your patronage. To our dedicated team, past and present, we are truly grateful for all your hard work and commitment to The Chieftain. We appreciate each and every one of you. 🙌🏻

Sláinte is táinte!

02/28/2026

☘️ 2026 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade — 175th Anniversary ☘️

San Francisco’s biggest celebration of Irish heritage is turning 175! Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for one of the city’s longest-running and most beloved traditions.

📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Parade kicks off at 11:30 AM
📍 Starts at 2nd & Market → finishes at City Hall

🎉 Stay for the Unite SF Festival (11 AM – 5 PM) near Polk & Grove by City Hall — featuring Irish music, dancing, rock classics, local vendors curated by Sunset Mercantile, food, and family fun all day long.

⚽🏉 NEW for 2026: Youth Sports Day at Civic Center Plaza (11 AM – 5 PM)
Kids ages 6–15 can try Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, rugby, and soccer in a fun, inclusive setting right after the parade!

🎊 Parade Highlights
✨ Grand Marshals: Pat & Buffy Maguire (Java Beach Café & Lady Falcon Coffee)
✨ Floats, marching bands, pipe bands, Irish dancers & cultural groups
✨ A full citywide celebration of Irish culture & community

Bring your family, line Market Street, wave your Irish flags, and make it a full day — parade, music, sports, and community in the heart of SF.

☘️

07/08/2025

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🍻 Here’s to Irish pubs and the moments that bring us together.

There’s nothing like the warmth of a pint poured fresh, the sound of laughter echoing off wooden beams, and the friendships formed around a cozy table.

Sláinte to good times, great stories, and memories made over a perfect pint of Guinness. 🇮🇪✨