Irish Bank Bar & Restaurant

(Financial District)
10 Mark Ln.  
415-788-7152 Map it

$-$$
American
cheap eats, dine at the bar, good for groups, late-night dining, lunch, open 7 days, singles scene, take-out

SCENE: This dark, side-alley nook, with its well-worn wood floors and faintly glowing bottles of single-malt whiskey, might induce you to order your Guinness with a bit o’ brogue. Weekdays, it’s crowded with downtown financial types, but nights and weekends, it’s a mixed bag of beer, ale and whiskey lovers of all stripes.

EATS: The fish-and-chips are among the best in the city. Don’t look for too much from the fries and slaw, but enjoy the large hunks of hake or Alaskan cod, which are fried to a perfect crisp. If you must, try the burger (served with thick fries); it goes down well with your Harp.