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Maggie McGarry's - Reviews

1353 Grant Ave, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
202

Reviews

55.4%

Satisfaction

80

negative

10

neutral

112

positive

What people say about Maggie McGarry's

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Suzanne M.
Review date: 08/11/2025
7
Great Drinks, Friendly Service, No Food
My experience was centered around the drinks and service. The drinks were good, and the service was friendly. The neighborhood is great, but I'd recommend taking the muni as parking is questionable. It's important to note that this establishment serves only libations, with no food available.
  • drinks8
  • service8
  • neighborhood7
  • parking3
  • food2
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Linda T.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Authentic Irish Bar in San Francisco
My experience at this restaurant was that it was everything an authentic neighborhood Irish bar should be. It's located in a fun part of San Francisco, and I couldn't ask for more!
  • neighborhood Irish bar9
  • fun part of San Francisco9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Walter P.
Review date: 07/15/2025
7
Awesome Band, Crowded and No Top Shelf Booze
I visited on a Saturday night and was impressed by the live band, which was awesome. There's also a small dance floor available. However, the restaurant does not offer top shelf booze and it tends to get crowded.
  • live band10
  • dance floor7
  • top shelf booze3
  • crowded4
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Key M.
Review date: 07/08/2025
8
Proper Football Vibes, Great Guinness
My experience at this pub was defined by its proper football vibes. While it's not the cleanest establishment, it compensates with a cracking atmosphere, especially for City matches. The Guinness was great, and there were loads of screens. I didn't try the food, so it's advisable to eat beforehand. The Irish landlord was a pleasure, and the regulars were lovely.
  • football vibes8
  • Guinness8
  • screens8
  • cleanliness3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Frances D.
Review date: 05/12/2025
2
Disappointing Aperol Spritz Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, primarily due to the aperol spritz. I watched the bartender fill 75% of my glass with soda water and ice, with only a splash of aperol and Prosecco. Unfortunately, I was too polite to decline the watery drink. The atmosphere, service, and food were all rated a 1.
  • aperol spritz1
  • soda water and ice2
  • splash of aperol and Prosecco2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Tim C.
Review date: 03/20/2025
9
Blast at the Karaoke Bar!
My experience at this restaurant was centered around the karaoke and the crowd, which were always a blast. I didn't try the food, but the atmosphere and service were top-notch, both rated a 5. Eileen is the best KJ in town, contributing to a fantastic atmosphere.
  • karaoke10
  • crowd10
  • Eileen10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
John B.
Review date: 03/12/2025
9
Favorite Spot for Music and Vibe
Maggie's is my favorite spot to play music in North Beach. I had an excellent experience with the friendly staff and the excellent vibe.
  • friendly staff9
  • excellent vibe9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Bay A. G.
Review date: 02/07/2025
9
Best Arsenal Bar in SF
As a member of the Bay Area Gooners for nearly 20 years, I can attest that Maggie's is the only place in San Francisco to watch Arsenal FC. We fervent Arsenal supporters show up for every match, no matter the start time. The atmosphere is electric, and the bartenders at Maggie's take good care of you. While you might occasionally see a small group of Man City fans because one of the owners is a City fan, it's undeniably a Gooner bar. If you're looking for an excellent pint of Guinness while watching Arsenal in San Francisco, this is the place. Please note, it's 21+ only.
  • atmosphere9
  • bartenders8
  • pint of Guinness8
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Nick R.
Review date: 01/11/2025
1
Unwelcoming to LGBTQ+ community
My experience at this restaurant was negative due to their unwelcoming atmosphere. They are homophobic and not friendly towards anyone who isn't a cis white straight male. I would not recommend coming here if you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • atmosphere1
  • homophobic1
  • welcoming1
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Spencer M.
Review date: 10/18/2024
1
Terrible staff, lost phone incident
My experience at this restaurant was extremely negative due to a lost phone incident. We lost a phone at this location, and the staff claimed they had not seen it. We were able to locate the phone using a connected watch, only to discover it had been placed on a drain behind the counter, with water dripping on it. The staff's behavior was terrible, and I am 100% certain they were involved in placing the phone there, despite their denials. Maria, the bartender, was also part of this negative experience.
  • staff1
  • phone1
  • Maria1

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