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Daily Specials at Our Authentic Irish Restaurant
The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant offers amazing daily specials every Monday-Friday. Our specials are changed monthly, so be sure to stop in all year round to experience all the dishes we have to offer! We are always creating mouthwatering meals for you to try.
Our pub is well known throughout San Francisco for providing an authentic Irish experience, in fact, we have been named the Best Pub in SF for it! We offer Irish whiskey, live Irish music, daily happy hours, and more - a full Irish pub experience awaits you. at the Chieftain. If you would like any details about our dishes, entertainment, or events contact us!
We’re Also Your Go-To Sports Bar for All Major League Soccer & NFL Games
We regularly screen all your favorite sporting games including Major League Soccer, international matches, NFL games, and more. Join us for an Irish meal and a pint of Guinness!
Don't Miss Out on our Happy Hour Specials!
If you missed out on lunch, don't think twice. Visit our convenient location for happy hour deals! The Chieftain offers daily happy hour specials from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Sip on one of our classic cocktails or sample one of our unique appetizers. We also run unbeatable specials on wine and beer. You simply can't go wrong when you visit our Irish restaurant for a happy hour!
Daily Specials
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Monday: Salmon Potato Cakes
Salmon Potato Cakes, spring mix salad, honey mustard dressing
$14.95
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Tuesday: Roast Beef
Irish Roasted Beef with Guinness Jus | Parsnip carrot mash, spinach mustard vinaigrette salad
$19.95
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Wednesday: Grilled Pork Chop
Pork Chop, Cherry port sauce, arugula cherry tomato salad, mash potatoes.
$21.95
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Thursday: Grilled Lamb Rack
Grilled mint lamb racks, pure of peas, roasted red potatoes, mint jus
$21.95
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Friday: Tri Tip
Coffee Spiced Rubbed Tri-Tip, roasted spring onions, mash potatoes, arugula salad
$21.95

Brunch
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Chieftain Irish Grill
A classic Irish breakfast served with two fried eggs, Irish sausage, Irish bacon, black & white pudding, grilled tomato, baked beans, chips & homemade Irish soda bread
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Irish Bacon & Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Irish bacon with a fried egg, brown sauce, served in toasted bread. Small side of fries
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Steak and Eggs
New York steak, *2 eggs cooked to order, potatoes O'Brien & toast
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Corned Beef Hash
*2 eggs cooked to order, diced corned beef, peppers, onion, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes & choice of toast or homemade Irish soda bread
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Omelettes’/Scramble
*3 eggs, cheese & side of potatoes and toast. Add any of the following ... onions, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms. bacon, sausage, chicken or black or white puddings
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Veggie Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, cheese, guacamole & Pico de Gallo. Wrapped in a sundried tomato tortilla. Garnished with fruit. Add bacon or sausage
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Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, Irish bacon, hollandaise sauce on English muffins served with potatoes O'Brien. Vegetarian options available: Spinach, tomatoes or mushrooms
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Belgian Waffle
Belgian waffle served with fresh strawberries, house-made whipped cream & maple syrup
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Fruit Bowl
Seasonal fruit. Add granola & yogurt
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Sides
Potatoes O'Brien / *Egg / Fruit / Toast & Jam / Irish or American Bacon / Irish Mini Bangers / Large English Banger / Black & White Irish Pudding
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Brunch Drinks!
Try a Mimosa (or go Bottomless), Jameson Irish coffee’s, Bloody Mary’s, or a simple (yet perfect) pint of “the Black-stuff”...Guinness!
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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Appetizers
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Chieftain Soup of the Day
Served with homemade brown bread
Cup $5.75
Bowl $6.95
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Chieftain Lamb Chilli
Homemade Lamb Chilli served with homemade brown bread
Cup $6.95
Bowl $8.95
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Our Famous Chieftain Hot Wings
With carrots, celery sticks, bleu cheese dressing. BBQ sauce available upon request
6 $10.75
9 $15.95
12 $18.95
18 $25.95
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Steak Cut Pub Fries
$6.95
Add garlic, cheese or rich curry sauce $2.50
Make it “Chille Cheese Fries”: Add cheese/Lamb Chilli, onions & a side of sour cream $4
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Spicy Irish Potato Bites
Crispy beer-battered mashed potatoes stuffed with fresh Jalapeño & cheese
$8.95
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Grilled Marinated Chicken Quesadilla
Jack & Cheddar cheese, tomatillo salsa, pico & sour cream.
$14.75
Sub Steak $2.95
Add guacamole $1.95
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Fried Zucchini
Crispy fried Zucchini strips with a side of chipotle-lime aioli.
$9.95
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Brussel Sprouts
$9.95
Salads
Fresh from the grill, top your salad with-
Grilled Chicken
$5.95
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Grilled Shrimp
$8.95
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Seared Tuna
$8.95
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Grilled Steak
$7.95
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Chieftain Caesar Salad
With Anchovies, Grated Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
$10.95
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Cobb Salad
Loaded with diced chicken, chopped bacon, tomato, avocado, bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg, romaine lettuce & honey mustard dressing
$14.75
Soups
The Chieftain soups are all made fresh daily and always come with our baked Irish soda bread. Be sure to call ahead if you would like to know what is hot in the pot.-
Chieftain Soup of the Day
Served with Our Homemade Brown Soda Bread
Cup $5.75
Bowl $6.95
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Chieftain Lamb Chili
Cup $6.95
Bowl $8.50
Sides
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Mashed Potatoes
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Guacamole
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Homemade Coleslaw
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Sautéed Veggies
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Heinz Baked Beans
Sandwiches and Burgers
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All sandwiches and burgers are served with pub fries
Add Avocado or Smoked Bacon $1.75 per each
Add Sautéed Mushrooms, Fried Egg or Grilled Onions $1 per each
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Grilled Angus Cheeseburger
½ Pound Angus beef patty grilled with your choice of cheese
$14.50
Add bacon $2
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Chieftain Irish Chicken Burger
With Smoked Bacon and Melted Swiss Cheese
$14.50
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The 'Original' Chieftain Burger
½ Pound Angus beef patty grilled with melted cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg
$16.50
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The ½ Pound Lamb Burger
Fresh Ground Lamb with Melted Bleu Cheese, Caramelized Red Onions, and Grilled Mushrooms
$16.50
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Beyond Burger - Vegan
A grilled Vegan patty served on a toasted bun with Daiya Vegan Cheese, grilled onions, arugula, garlic vegan aioli
$17.95
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Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy Chicken Tenders Tossed In Buffalo Sauce, Wrapped In a Warm Tortilla with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese and Ranch Dressing
$14.75
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Smoked Turkey BLT
Served On Toasted Wheat Bread with Chipotle Aioli, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado
$14.50
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Reuben
Delicious thinly sliced corned beef, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut on toasted rye bread
$14.50
Chieftain Classics
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Beer Battered Fish & Chips
8 oz's of crispy cod, beer-battered with Lager. Served with chips and tartar sauce
$18.50
Add 1 extra piece of cod $3.95
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The Chieftain Shepherd's Pie
Baked with ground lamb, peas, carrots, and onions with a mashed potato crust. Served with brown gravy and our homemade soda bread on the side
$17.25
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The Chieftain Irish Stew
Stewed chunks of tender beef, carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, and onions
$16.95
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Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Slow-cooked tender corned beef, simmered with green cabbage, potatoes, carrots, served with homemade brown soda bread
$18.95
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Irish Bangers and Mash
Two large juicy banger sausages with mashed potatoes, baked beans & gravy
$18.95
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Chieftain Irish Grill
The classic Irish breakfast with two fried eggs, Irish sausage, Irish bacon, black and white pudding, grilled tomato, baked beans, & chips
$19.50
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Grilled Rib Eye Steak Dinner
8oz rib-eye steak cooked to order, served with pan-roasted red potatoes, baby carrots, roasted garlic parsley butter
$22.75
Desserts
The Chieftain makes all our gorgeous fresh desserts "in-house". In addition to the desserts listed, please ask about this week's special!-
Chocolate Cake
Large Slice of Chocolate Decadence
$6.50
Add a Scoop of Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream $2

Take Advantage of our Happy Hour Specials in San Francisco, CA
The Chieftain’s Happy Hour Runs Daily from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Chieftain offers special happy hour deals for both our drinks and food. Take a look at the menu below to see our extensive drink offerings during our daily happy hour. From custom cocktails, like our Irish Mint, to a guest bottle of the week, there is a drink to satisfy any taste. We are always experimenting with new cocktails for happy hour, so make sure you check back for more options. After you have started your night out right with our happy hour specials, stick around for some live Irish music.
Bar Bites
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Chieftain Potato Bites
5 beer battered deep-fried mashed potato balls filled with Jalapeno & cheese
$6
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Popcorn Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken Pieces, tossed in buffalo or bbq sauce
$6
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Irish Nachos
Steak cut fried, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
Add grilled chicken $4.25
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Popcorn Cod
Crispy battered pieces of cod served with tartar sauce and lemon
$8
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Cajun Fries
Steak cut fries with plain or Cajun Seasoning
$5
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Fried Zucchini
Seasoned grilled veggie
$6
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$7
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Chicken Tacos
Two tacos topped with Pico de Gallo and tomatillo salsa.
$7
Sub tri tip $2.25
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Two Sliders
Corned Beef with Swiss cheese and pub mustard. Chicken or beef with cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli
$7
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Bite Size English Bangers
Two large bangers sliced & served with pub mustard
$8.50
Wine
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La Marca Prosecco
Italy
$8
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Cape Mentelle Rose
Australia
$6
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Cape Mentelle Savignon Blanc
Australia
$6
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Leese-Fitch Zinfandel
Sonoma, California
$6
Cocktails
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Chieftain Irish Coffee
Made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, fresh cream
$9
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Irish Mint
Baileys Irish Cream, Creme de Menthe, milk over ice
$9
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Chieftain Margarita
Blanco Tequila, triple sec & lime juice
$8
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Paloma Diane
Blanco Tequila, St Germaine, grapefruit juice, soda & lime juice
$9
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Groovy Day
Blue Ice Potato Vodka, lime juice, raspberry basil syrup, rhubarb bitters sparkling wine
$10
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Moscow Mule
Gordons Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, lime wedge
$7
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Raspberry Gin Bramble
Gordon's Gin, ginger beer, lime juice, lime wedge
$10
Beer
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Coors Light
$4
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Sierra Hazy IPA
$6
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Special Draft Beer of the Week
Ask your server
$5

Premium Cocktails
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Dark Storm
Meyers Dark Rum, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge
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Black Storm
With Jameson Black Barrel
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Moscow Mule
Ketel One Vodka, Lime Juice, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime wedge
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Tanqueray Gin Martini
Tanqueray Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Garnish (Up)
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Agave Mule
Hornitos Anejo Tequila, Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge
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Kentucky Mule
Jim Beam Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Lime Wedge
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South American Margarita
Kappa Pisco, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, Lime Juice (on the rocks)
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Bulleit Rye Manhattan
Bulleit Rye Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters (Up)
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Elder-Fashioned
Bulleit Bourbon, St. Germain, dash Bitters, Orange Slice (Over Ice)
Signature Cocktails
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Pink Princess Margarita
Casamigos Resposado Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lime Wedge garnish (Up)
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The Journalist
Square One Cucumber Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, fresh lime topped with Ginger Ale (Rocks)
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Irish Rose
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Grenadine, Lemon Garnish (Rocks)
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Ring of Kerry
Power's Irish Whiskey, Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua (Up)
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Irish Coconut
Baileys Irish Cream, Malibu Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cream, Shaken & poured over ice
Port Wines
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Graham's Fine Ruby Port
Wines
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Sparkling Wines
La Marca Prosecco, Italy
WM Wycliff Brut Champagne, California
Pol Clement, France
Chandon Champagne, Napa
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White Wines
Beringer Chardonnay, California
J. Lohr Chardonnay, Paso Robles
J Vineyards Pinot Grigio, California
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia
Cape Mentelle Rose, Australia
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Red Wines
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
Leese-Fitch Zinfandel, Sonoma
Talbot Pinot Noir, Monterey
Sterling Merlot, Napa
Altos del Plata Malbec, Argentina
Tequila
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Casa Noble Blanco
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Casamigos Anejo
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Cazadores Reposado
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Corralejo Reposado
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Fortaleza Reposado
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Hornitos Anejo
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Herradura Silver
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Don Julio Blanco
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Patron Silver
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Tequila Ocho Anejo
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Arette Blanco
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Union Uno (Mezcal)
Vodka
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Absolut Vodka
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Absolut Citron
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Absolut Mandrin
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Absolut Vanilla
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Belvedere
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Grey Goose
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Deep Eddy Handcrafted
Lemon, Ruby Red, Peach & Cranberry
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Ketel One
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Hanger 1 Hand Made
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Square One Cucumber
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Stolichnaya
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Tito's American Handmade
Irish Whiskey
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Crown Royal
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Seagram's 7
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Southern Comfort
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Fireball Cinnamon
Brandy
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Courvoisier VSOP
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Hennessy VS
Bourbon
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Basil Hayden 8 Years
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Bulleit
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Bulleit Rye
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Dickel's #8 (well)
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Elijah Craig 12 yrs.
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Four Roses Small Batch
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High West Rye
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Jack Daniel's
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Jim Beam
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Knob Creek
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Maker's Mark
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Mitcher's Single Barrel Rye
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Templeton Rye
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Wild Turkey 101
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Woodford Reserve
Gin
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Bombay Sapphire
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Right Gin
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Gordon’s (well)
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Hendrick's
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Beefeater
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Tanqueray
Liqueur
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Bailey's Irish Cream
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Amaretto Di Saronno
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Fernet-Branca
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Frangelico
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Goldschläger
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Jägermeister
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Kahlua
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Sambuca Romana
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Grand Marnier
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Chambord
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Absolut
Peach, Butterscotch, Peppermint
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Sour Apple Pucker
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Tuaca
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Cointreau
Rum
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Bacardi Silver
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Malibu Coconut
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Myers's Dark Rum
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Myers's Platinum (Well)
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Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
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Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
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Ron Centenario 7 yr
Best Pub for World Class Beer Selection in San Francisco, CA
Our beer list features beers from all over the world. Come in for a fresh, cold, and tasty pint today!
Our Beer Menu at Our Local Irish Bar
Stouts & Porters
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Guinness Irish Stout, Dublin, Ireland
20 oz Imperial Pint on Draft
Guest Beer of the Month
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Guest Handles
Please inquire what's new on tap this week!
Ales on Draft
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Anchor Steam, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA, Bend, Or, USA
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Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
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Lagunitas IPA, Petaluma, CA, USA
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Sierra Nevada Hophunter IPA, Chico, CA, USA
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Smithwick’s Irish Ale, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
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Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Saint Archer Pale Ale, San Diego, CA, USA
Lagers on Draft
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Harp Irish Lager, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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Stella Artois, Leuven, Belgium
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Coors Light, Colorado, USA
Pilsner, Cider, Hefe, Wheat Ale
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Pilsner Urquell, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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Magners Irish Apple Cider
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Blue Moon, St. Louis, MO, USA
Bottled Beers
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312 Urban Wheat Ale, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Becks Non-Alcoholic, Germany
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Black Butte Porter, Bend, OR, USA
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Budweiser, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bud Light, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Bud Light Lime, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Coors Light, Golden, CO, USA
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Corona Extra, Mexico City, Mexico
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Crispin Blackberry Pear Cider (Gluten Free)
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Crispin Pacific Pear Cider (Gluten Free)
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Heineken, Amsterdam, Holland
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Leffe Blonde, Abbey, Belgium
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Newcastle Brown Ale, Tyne, England
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Miller Lite, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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Modelo Especial, Mexico
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Strongbow Dry Cider, Hereford, England

A Selection of Irish Whiskey at Our Local Irish Pub
The Chieftain has carefully selected some of the finest Irish whiskey & Scotch whiskey available for your tasting pleasure. Visit our famous Irish restaurant to sample from our menu.
Irish Whiskey & Whiskey from Around the World
Experience Ireland’s native tradition and spirit through our wide choice of Irish whiskey. Irish whiskey embodies the distillation practices passed down for centuries. We carry the most popular and unique Irish whiskeys on the market. Enjoy the lightly flavored aroma and clean taste that is unmatched by other products on the market. Visit The Chieftain Pub and Restaurant today and create memories that’ll never be forgotten.
Irish Whiskey
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Bushmills Original
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Bushmills Black Bush
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Bushmills 10 yrs. Single Malt
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Bushmills 16 yrs. Single Malt
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Knappogue Castle 14yr
New Middleton Distillery
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Jameson
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Jameson Caskmate IPA
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Jameson Caskmate Stout
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Jameson Black Barrel
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Midleton Very Rare
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Red Breast 12 yrs.
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Tullamore Dew
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John Powers & Son
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Paddy
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Teeling Small Batch
Central Highlands
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Aberfeldy 12 yrs.
East Highlands
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Glen Garioch 15 yrs.
Northern Highlands
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Dalwhinnie 15yr
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Dalmore 12yr
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Dalmore King Alexander (6 wood)
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Glenmorangie 10 yrs.
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Glenmorangie Quinat Ruban
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Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12yr
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Jura 10yr
West highlands
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Oban 14yr
Isle of Jura
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Islay of Jura 16 yrs.
Islay
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Ardbeg 10 yrs.
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Ardbeg Uigeadail
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Bowmore 12 yrs.
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Bowmore 18 yrs.
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Lagavulin 16 yrs.
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Laphroaig 10 yrs.
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Laphroaig 18 yrs.
Lowland
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Auchentoshan 3-Wood
Orkney Islands
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Highland Park 12 yrs.
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Highland Park 18 yrs.
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Scapa 16 yrs.
Speyside
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Aberlour 12yr
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Balvenie 17yr
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Cardhu
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Glenfiddich 12yr
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Glenfiddich 18yr
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Glenlivet 12yr
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Macallan 12yr
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Macallan 18yr