The Irish Bank

The Irish Bank is not on a broad avenue but along Mark Lane, a passage in central San Francisco. Its white façade, antique objects and narrow courtyard give it a different scale from the bars around the office towers. A city legacy-business record documents activity at this address since 1996 and describes both the lane setting and the interior. The official kitchen menu includes an Irish breakfast, shepherd’s pie, stew, bangers and fish and chips.

The menu makes budgeting easier with posted prices and includes lighter choices, sandwiches and shareable plates; the drinks list adds beer, whiskey and cocktails. Reviews often mention the courtyard, tucked-away location, welcoming feel and classics such as shepherd’s pie. Its position makes it a natural pause between Union Square, Chinatown and the Financial District rather than a standalone destination. The lane can be easy to miss if you arrive without a map.

The official address is 10 Mark Lane, San Francisco, CA 94108; phone (415) 788-7152. The website lists daily service from 11:30 a.m., with late hours extending further on some days. It links Facebook and Instagram. Mark Lane makes the pub easy to pair with a walk from Union Square or Chinatown and other downtown stops; its posted menu and daily schedule help visitors choose between breakfast, lunch and an evening drink.