Durty Nelly's — Restaurant in San Francisco

Nice friendly bar with good Guinness (3/5 green stars) Quick review today: Durty Nelly’s has perhaps one of the most welcoming storefronts (Barfronts? Facades?) that I’ve ever seen. Bright yellow and blue with window boxes and a red door. Sounds a bit garish but it works. We had Guinness and a few local beers (Anchor, I think, and an IPA), some garlic fries and a cheese toasty with more fries (!). Friendly barman and good atmosphere (although too many TV screens for my liking).

I’m also giving them 3/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons: • My main problem was that, while Guinness was served in a proper glass, the Anchor and IPA were served in plastic cups (with Bud Light logo). WHY? Update from owner, Odie: they only do this on their two busiest weekends (during Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly). • The barman was helpful in explaining that the curry sauce was not vegetarian, so we ended up with the cheese toasty and fries, being almost the only veggie things on the menu. There’s plenty of vegetarian food in Ireland these days, so why not serve more in an Irish bar? There’s no shortage of vegetarians and...

We stopped in for dinner one chilly Monday evening. We were welcomed by the owner's charming hound and a cozy fireplace! We had several dishes including Irish stew (yum!), mac & cheese (tasty!), and other bar bites. The food was all terrific! The ambiance was very comfortable; it's the type of bar where you could nurse a pint and watch the game or snuggle into a booth for a long gab over cocktails equally well. Walking in, we felt suddenly detached from the neighborhood, as though transported to someplace altogether different. The wavy glass in the windows only added to the effect, letting in some light but keeping us from seeing the neighborhood clearly. We could easily have settled in for a very long evening if we hadn't had other plans.

The bartender/owner was charming, pleasant, and efficient (order food at the bar, they bring it to your table/booth). The food arrived hot and fast. The prices were a touch high, but the feel of the place made it worth the cost. We absolutely recommend it and will...

I can’t even begin to tell you how fun this place is. If you wanna get out of the house or had a long day and want to have some drinks, laugh, decompress and have a great time, you have to come here. They even have trivia on Wednesdays, and they are not easy ( it gets pretty packed for trivia so go early). If you’re from out of town get their hoodie. I’ve to the plethora of Irish pubs in my life, and this one is my favorite. I just wish I lived in the neighborhood and visited long enough to try their food. Definitely coming back the next time my husband...