The Plough and Stars, Clement
16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF16 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 10 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend this Irish pub in the Inner Richmond, and several name it as a Guinness pick. Several mention live music, one noting informal jam sessions and a mix of ages, and one mentions a fun dance night. One says a recurring game night there was packed with a friendly, welcoming vibe, and one likes the older Irish music group and retro feel. One finds it closer to a dive than a nice place and not a good fit for dinner.
Address
The Plough and the Stars, 116 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Guinness, Live music
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/MrGrim in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2026ambience
Organizer says the recurring game night at this bar was packed with a friendly, welcoming vibe.
- Recommendsu/earinsound in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Adds it as an extra pub suggestion for the city, next to another option.
- Recommendsu/Baddog64 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Suggests it as a good spot for a Guinness pint.
- Recommendsu/CasperLenono in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Gives a bare recommendation as a Guinness option, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/tuxincluded in r/AskSF · Mar 2025
Suggests this Clement Street pub as a top Guinness answer, plus a link to an older thread.
- Recommendsu/doublenostril in r/AskSF · Feb 2026ambience
Suggests this pub and points out it has live music.
- Recommendsu/ThrowItAwayDanny in r/AskSF · Feb 2026taste
Lists it among the best spots for Guinness.
- Recommendsu/MrOrange74 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025ambience
Says it has a mix of ages, with live music and informal jam sessions.
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- Recommendsu/darkninja-pr in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Endorses the same bar the parent suggested.
- Caveatu/EveryParable in r/AskSF · Feb 2025ambience
Finds it more dive bar than nice, and not a good fit for dinner.
- Recommendsu/AyTayMay in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Suggests it as a pick, located at 2nd and Clement.
- Recommendsu/coleman57 in r/AskSF · Feb 2026ambience
Enjoyed its pool and live music years back; hasn't visited in a long time.
- Recommendsu/__Kunaiii in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025ambience
Passes it often and likes the older Irish music group and retro feel.
- Recommendsu/TudsMaDuds in r/AskSF · Mar 2025ambience
Adds that the pub has a fun dance night, praising its atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/theBeav1997 in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Recommends sitting at the bar for a fun evening.
- Recommendsu/JohnSnowsPump in r/AskSF · Mar 2025
Playfully agrees the earlier-named pub is the best answer among several valid ones.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.