House Of Shields

Nice bar, good ambiance!

They know how to do an Old Fashioned. Case Closed.

A real dive bar (disguised as a "vintage" bar) with reasonable prices for downtown SF but do not order wine (usually rule of thumb for dive bars but I stupidly still paid 10 bucks for a vinegary glass of Pinot noir). Low lighting, about four booths and a long bar. Bartenders are indifferent or friendly depending if they know you or think you have deep pockets. Not too crowded on weeknights. Location right by Market Street and across from the Palace Hotel. Single stall bathroom for women and men.

Good location, good drinks

Decent prices and good drinks but the staff is not very welcoming, even when the place is empty.

Not a great selection of cocktails nor beers, whisky selection is quite good though. Service is ok.

Great atmosphere, feels like an intimate neighborhood bar. Even better if you can get setting up stairs. Knowledgeable bartenders who make the perfect drink every time.

Great bartender.

Excellent bar to experience prohibition era! Very cool.

Just stopped by for a beer, place hasn't changed in a good way. Awesome historical place

Outstanding service from a component and freindly staff.

Great atmosphere, it was packed when I got there and packed when I left.

Classic cocktails and a solid whiskey shelf!

Nice place to just get a good drink

I've been here a few times over the course of as many years, and it's been a great experience ever time. Dark, low-key bar with good cocktails and ambience. Service is generally a little slow - I've only ever seen a single bartender there - but it adds to the chill atmosphere

This is an old-timey location with wooden booths and a spoon style bar! Quite exciting if you are looking for a Wyatt Earp style.

Great atmosphere, casual, and musics is at a level it makes it possible to chat normally.

This place is GREAT. The Head Bar Keep is a fount of knowlege about any kind of booze and the proabition history of the area. The drinks are always great and the specialty top shelf list is impressive.

Amazing ambience. Great place to visit with friends.

Solid bartenders and great atmosphere.

Good ambiance. Classic bar. Definitely enjoyed my time.

Decent pub type establishment, bartenders were nice even though our party was huge

amazing place, great drink selection, can get crowded, especially when there's a conference at the Moscone Center

Went here with my friends to unwind. They have the best selection of drinks and the bartenders are great in doing their job.

Great space. Great cocktails.

The bartender, James, made amazing drinks! This is such a classy establishment with some really great history

Great food and good atmosphere na dhard working staff.

Good drinks and friendly atmosphere, but it was obvious that the bar staff did not want to be there.

Loud but has a nice second floor landing with chairs.

Old school ambience. Modern cocktails. Great beer selection.

Nice old school bar that serves as post work watering hole. My fave feature is the upper level which gives a great view of the bar below.

Stopped for a drink in this historic bar! Great service!Really good selection of spirits to which the bar tenders really know everything about. So even if your unsure on what to try they will certainly guide you down the right path.The history of the place is really interesting, and its nice to see places like this continuing to serve their purpose and sticking to traditions. Would recommend this bar and to read up on its history.

Nice, but not pretentious.

definitely worth going back to. the place has a great feel to it.

Fantastic mixologist

Just there for a really good cocktail. But, the place has some amazing statuary on the walls that you should see! Very historic decor.

Really friendly bartenders. Fantastic pub feel. Can't go wrong with this spot.

Great time with a great group of friends

What a fun place to stop stop and have a beer!

Nice 2nd floor balcony for small group (15 or so)

Beautiful room and expertly made cocktails.

Upstairs is great to reserve for small parties. Been to several enjoyable events of that nature.

Delicious drinks and really kind bartenders. I love hanging in the upstairs lounge on a Tuesday evening, feels like I should be smoking pipe tobacco and talking about the lack of evidence for existence of God.

Great old-school place. The penicillin cocktail is my favorite.

Charming old-worldy bar with classic drinks.

Great drinks, old SF atmosphere, shhhhh it's a secret no tech worker knows of.

Great bar. Outstanding ambiance.

GSK

Sumptuous but low key, perfect old school bar feel. Cocktails and lighting subdued, hand crafted, and appropriately elegant.

Good drinks, great service, hardworking staff, and love the interior.