International Sports Bar

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    Open11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    1000 Columbus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94133

    Chestnut St & Houston St

    Russian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    About the Business

    Happy hour everyday All draft beers and well drinks only $4 4pm-8pm Two pool tables, and free pool every Wednesday

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      Patrick S.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Nov 5, 2023
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      Friendly service. Good selection of beers on tap. Lots of large picture windows for taking in the scene.

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      Feb 1, 2019Previous review
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      Elizabeth B.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Apr 24, 2023

      Amazing! Love Laura and Howie!!! My favorite place
      They're always friendly and it feels like family.

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      Cynthia F.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Aug 26, 2023

      Loved this place. People were friendly and Howie the bartender was always on top of it. Not easy when there are 50 people you're serving drinks to. Will go back again.. Thanks Howie!

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      Mar 1, 2023

      This place is fun! We have now been here 2 times over the course of a few years which we are in town. The first time we kind of stumbled in after drinking in Chinatown and watched part of a Broncos game. This time however, we walked in on a Sunday morning ish and were greeted by an adorable dog come running across the bar to lick us hello. Turns out that is Boss. Boss runs the show there and wants all of the attention, which I of course gave him. He is the owners dog and loves people. Such a great way to be greeted and enjoy a cold drink. Howie was our bartender and he actually remembered us from the last time we were in. Not sure if we are those strange memorable people, but he isn't the first one to tell us this. Cash bar, so make sure you have some on you. Cool place to relax and enjoy a drink.

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      Jacob M.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Mar 6, 2024

      Very low iq crowd. Got kicked out on free pool night for a reason they wouldn't tell me (probably not spending enough). Would've brought other people who drink more than I do to play pool but they're just happy with only the mouthbreathing muffuckas with teeth missing behind the bar. I'll find another place.

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      Rebecca H.
      Farmington, UT
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      May 12, 2023

      We were visiting from out of town and stumbled into this bar. The crowd was super friendly and the drinks were STRONG! We had a great time. It's cash only but they do have an atm.

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      Valerie G.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Feb 23, 2022

      Standard sports bar, nothing too special but more of a local/if you live in the area vibe. Cash bar only which is a little outdated but we luckily had cash.

      What is really nice is that they have drink specials pretty much every day! Super cheap which is rare in the city. If you're not looking for anything fancy and want to save some $$ this is definitely the place to stop by.

      Pool tables are available pretty much all the time, just a couple bucks to play. There is no music however, which to me should be a standard at this point in any establishment, so we kept paying for the jukebox to make it less awkward. Good place to try, not sure if we'd be back again. Bartender was very friendly though!

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      Vinh T.
      San Ramon, CA
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      Jan 7, 2023

      It's a chill and laid back cozy local pub on the edge of Little Italy. I can't believe how long their happy hour is, 4-8 pm! I got a couple of draft beers at $5 each. There were 4 beers on tap: Hazy, Coors Light, Modelo and Stella. They also offer hard liquor, mixed drinks and bottled beers if you're not a fan of draft beers. There are two pool tables, a Foosball table, and jukebox for entertainment. Lastly, a few inside tables, stools at the bar and a table outside by the front entrance if you're more inclined to talk, chat or debate. Nothing spectacular but I do appreciate the simplicity of it: non pretentious and easy going. The bartender was professional and quick. Remember, they only take cash. Don't worry if you forget because there's an ATM inside.

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      Harp L.
      Simi Valley, CA
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      Feb 24, 2023

      A local, neighborhood bar feel with a good happy hour plus more ... Like a few televisions that play American sports continuously, a couple of pool tables and a foosball table. But do not be surprised to bump into a crowd of individuals from another country as they got you covered on international sports as well. CASH ONLY!

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      Kaushal M.
      Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
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      Apr 12, 2023

      Poor service! There are lots of bars in North Beach most of them are really great. If you wanna spend money to have a good experience than I highly recommend skipping this one. Instead go for Tupelo or couple of others in the same block. THIS PLACE SUCKS

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