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Old Ship Saloon
Pub$$$$
Northern Waterfront, San Francisco
"... best I have ever had!! Pauly is a great friendly guy behind the bar, and..."(3 Tips)
"final resting space for the Arkansas"(3 Tips)
"Great beer and bar food"(15 Tips)
"A pub that's always packed for weekday happy hours."(3 Tips)
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Whole place is under new hands. And they have done the place proud, new food, new beer taps, new staff, new whole place - same old ship style
Patrick MichaelDecember 4, 2015I would highly suggest the Ruben with sweet potato fries! One of the best I have ever had!! Pauly is a great friendly guy behind the bar, and the owner Bill knows how to treat his customers!
Sean McVayAugust 15, 2013Good selection of beers on tap. Tasty pub food. Try the hush puppies. And get there early for lunch or you will have a long wait.
M JDecember 9, 2015I don't know what's good here on a day to day, but I know what ain't: breakfast. It's cheap & filling (& simplistic), but if you're looking for satisfying and tasty, try somewhere else. Also cash only
heatJuly 19, 2013Good ole fashioned pub goodness served in a brick-walled space. It sits on the site of an “Old Ship” wreck from the mid-1800s. Teri says to get some chips with cheese and sausage or peppercorn gravy.
Mark HeyertJune 14, 2015Always a good spot for happy hour. Lunch menu is awesome. Try the kale caesar, Diablo burger, and anything with fried chicken.
Chuck CoulsonJanuary 11, 2019Cool old SF bar that actually has a ship's hull in the sub-basement. Ask one of the staff about the history (if it's not too busy!).- Charlie StiglerOctober 25, 2015A pub that's always packed for weekday happy hours. It's got a nice vibe but is often too loud for comfortable conversation. Get the fries.
Try the Fried Chicken and Biscuit - #kvpinmybelly : Found w/ @motherbirdnews. Adored having #friedchicken for #brunch!! Nice combo of Cajun spices and honey butter
Jennifer BurlingtonApril 1, 2014Vegetable soup was really good! And the bartender was super nice and gave it to me for free since the kitchen had just closed. #jobwelldone
Maybs MJuly 2, 2014Takeout breakfast is served from 8am on weekdays, reasonably priced. The guys behind it are awesome!
Erik CintronMay 10, 2017Supposedly one of the oldest bar in San Fran. It was made from a ship from over 100 years ago. Had no nostalgia at all. Felt like a regular bar. With ok food and some local ale.- The Bold ItalicMarch 10, 2011This spot was final resting space for the Arkansas, a ship that wrecked on Alcatraz, was bought for a song, and got towed to what would later become the corner of Battery and Pacific Streets.
- Try the Breakfast Biscuit With Eggs, Bacon, And Cheese - #kvpnewsroom - Fuel to power thru Noon show!! Also. I love bacon!
J.Fred DeckerJanuary 28, 2013Anchor Steam on tap always super fresh. The BOW (burger of the week) is chef Jake's flavors playground... Highly recommended.
Amy RobinsonAugust 28, 2014Great place to have a phew drinks. Maybe don't get the deep fried burger though...
Barbara StephensonJanuary 26, 2012The regular wings are spicy. If you are up for some serious pain (or a bet) try the extra spicy.
Aneel RanadiveMay 17, 2010Come before 10:30am and get the best breakfast burrito you'll ever have in your life. No joke.
Colton StaabAugust 15, 2019Acoustics in here are quite bad, but the drinks were reasonably priced and the service was good
Just a standard no BS pub with a quick bartender. Decent burger to go with it all.
- Pauly, the bartender, won't forget your name. Even after two months.
Ana Gabriela Hernandez-McKigJanuary 7, 2011Order the onion rings. Hand-tossed fried goodness. De-licious!
Go to Old Ship Saloon and get the Curly Burger. Mmmm fried egg and bacon cheeseburger!
Matt BarackmanJanuary 14, 2010Buried underneath this Barbary Coast saloon lies the remains of the Gold Rush-era ship, the Arkansas.
Fried pickles are weird. They're not what you're expecting.
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(415) 788-2222
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Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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"Open early, on weekdays, for breakfast. Yummy egg and bacon sandwich. Also love the potatoes!"
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"Great spot! I’ve been going since it was the Rat N Raven,Coyote Club and in its current incarnation. The 2 constants are a great patio and great beer selection."
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"Great vibe & friendly bartenders. Good music to boot."
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