The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

In SoMa, one block from Moscone Center, The Chieftain works as both a pub dining room and a place to follow matches. Its website confirms lunch, brunch and dinner service, a broad beer list and multiple screens for football, rugby and local teams. The business history identifies its founders as brothers from the Irish counties of Kerry and Clare and notes that the building predates the pub, dating to 1912; the venue opened in 2001.

The menu pairs classics—fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, stew and bangers—with burgers and dishes that broaden the usual pub repertoire. Comments about this branch often mention filling food, service pace and the chance to watch games with fellow supporters. It opens at noon on Fridays and weekends, while several weekdays begin in the afternoon; the official page describes closing as “late,” so check the schedule for the event you have in mind.

The address is 198 5th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; phone (415) 615-0916. Its location makes it easy to pair a meal with Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and SoMa museums. The location page posts current hours, and the business links Facebook, Instagram and X. Its proximity to the convention centre makes it a practical stop during a Yerba Buena day; the pub’s sports calendar helps visitors anticipate livelier match-time service.