McCarthy's Irish Bar

What McCarthy's Irish Bar does

McCarthy's Irish Bar is a privately held, single-location Irish pub and neighborhood bar at 46 West Portal Avenue in San Francisco's Sunset District / West Portal neighborhood. Founded in 2000 and Irish-woman-owned (with 'Boss Lady Eileen' as the named operational lead), the bar has operated continuously for over 20 years and positions itself around a repeat regular-customer community rather than tourism or expansion. Its offering centers on food and beverage service, with complimentary game-day food programming (free burgers Sundays during football season, Shepherd's Pie on Monday nights), Saturday night live music, and sports broadcasting across NFL, MLB, NBA, and Gaelic football — including NFL Red Zone and support for the Sean Tracy's.

The business operates a traditional walk-in, direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with no online ordering, delivery, or third-party delivery partnerships; the only commercial technology disclosed is a Brondell Pro Sanitizing Air Purifier with AG+ Technology (vendor: Aurabeat, third-party-validated by MRIGlobal to >99.9% COVID-19 destruction in 30 minutes), adopted as a safety measure during the pandemic. Distribution is a single physical storefront open daily (Mon–Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 10am–2am), supported by organic Facebook and Instagram channels and community/word-of-mouth reputation reflected in Google and Yelp reviews.

McCarthy's revenue derives from one-time food and beverage sales; no disclosed pricing, memberships, or subscription models exist, and the firm shows no institutional capital, no parent company, and no recorded M&A, funding rounds, or leadership transitions. An informal partnership with The Hungry Leprechaun food truck (operated by friends of the bar Larry and Megan) supplements event programming, and the bar is a 'Proud Supporter' of the Sean Tracy's Gaelic football team — community ties that function as the principal retention mechanism rather than formal go-to-market infrastructure.

Name

McCarthy's Irish Bar

Legal name

McCarthy's Irish Bar

Website

https://mccarthysirishbarsf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McCarthy's Irish Bar is a privately held, single-location Irish pub in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood, serving local residents and sports enthusiasts with food, beverages, game-day broadcasts, and Saturday live music across an owner-operated walk-in model for over 20 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bar & Restaurant (Irish Pub)

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Irish pub
• Neighborhood bar
• Sports viewing
• Live music venue
• Food and beverage service

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Traditional bar and restaurant revenue from selling food, drinks (beers, Irish coffees), and likely cover charges for live music events on Saturday nights.
2. Complementary food offerings: Free burgers on Sundays during football season and complimentary Shepherd's Pie on Monday nights, driving customer traffic and engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McCarthy's Irish Bar is a single-location, walk-in Irish pub in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood serving food and beverages (beers, Irish coffees, burgers, Shepherd's Pie) across daily extended hours. The bar differentiates itself through multi-TV sports viewing (9ers, Giants, NFL Red Zone, NBA Finals, Gaelic Football), Saturday-night live music, and complimentary game-day food offerings on Sundays (burgers) and Mondays (Shepherd's Pie). It operates as a traditional neighborhood hospitality venue with no online ordering or delivery, supplemented by an on-site Aurabeat air purification system for indoor safety.

Product overview

McCarthy's Irish Bar is a single neighborhood bar establishment offering food, beverages, sports viewing, and live entertainment. It operates as a traditional Irish pub with no modular product architecture or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complimentary Burger Sundays (Game-Day Food) Free burgers served on Sundays during the football season as a value-add for customers enjoying games and drinks at the bar.
• Complimentary Shepherd's Pie Mondays (Game-Day Food) House-made Shepherd's Pie prepared by 'Boss Lady Eileen' and served free to customers during Monday-night football games starting around 5 pm.
• Live Music on Saturday Nights Live music entertainment performed on Saturday nights at the bar, available to walk-in patrons during regular operating hours.
• Multi-TV Sports Viewing with NFL Red Zone Multi-screen sports broadcasting service covering 9ers, Giants, NFL Red Zone, NBA Finals, and Gaelic Football for patrons to watch games from any seat in the bar or outdoor area.
• Aurabeat AG+ Air Purification System (Indoor Safety) On-site air purification technology installed by the bar, third-party tested by MRIGlobal and proven to destroy >99.9% of COVID-19 within 30 minutes, supporting indoor patron safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• COVID-19 destruction >99.9% within 30 minutes with air purifier

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AurabeatminorOthersAurabeat provided a Brondell Pro Sanitizing Air Purifier with AG+ Technology for the bar's indoor space. The product underwent third-party testing by MRIGlobal, proving effectiveness against COVID-19.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery: National chain of themed sports-pubs emphasizing game-day viewing, beer, and casual food. Comparable to McCarthy's in sports-bar positioning, but operates as a broader franchise incumbent rather than a single-location community pub.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Large national chain specializing in sports viewing, wings, beer, and game-day atmosphere across hundreds of US locations. Comparable as a sports-bar category peer for TV coverage, game-day food, and beer-centric revenue mix.

Direct peers

• The Irish Bank: Irish pub in downtown San Francisco serving food, drinks, and a neighborhood gathering atmosphere. Directly comparable to McCarthy's in Irish-themed bar offerings and SF local-customer base, though with a more downtown / tourist skew.
• Maggie McGarry's: Irish-themed sports bar in San Francisco's North Beach with strong sports viewing (NFL, soccer) and Irish pub atmosphere. Comparable to McCarthy's in Irish pub branding, sports-first proposition, and SF urban local customer base.
• Kezar Pub: San Francisco sports bar near Kezar Stadium in the Haight-Ashbury area, known for showing local and international sports with neighborhood regulars. Comparable as a single-location SF sports-focused bar with community-driven traffic.
• Royal Exchange: Sports bar in San Francisco's SoMa district showing NFL, NBA, and soccer with extended hours. Comparable to McCarthy's for sports-first positioning, multi-TV viewing experience, and extended-hours neighborhood bar model.
• The Old Ship Saloon: Long-standing San Francisco neighborhood bar in the North Beach area with traditional pub offerings and live music. Comparable as a historic SF neighborhood bar with live entertainment and community regulars.
• Mad Dog in the Fog: Neighborhood sports bar in San Francisco's Inner Richmond with extensive TV coverage and game-day atmosphere. Directly comparable to McCarthy's for sports-focused bar positioning, multiple TVs, and SF local neighborhood customer base.
• Elixir Saloon: Historic neighborhood bar in San Francisco's Mission District with strong regular community and weekend live music. Comparable to McCarthy's in single-location neighborhood bar positioning, loyal regulars, and live weekend programming.
• The Plough & Stars: Long-running Irish pub in San Francisco's North Beach with live traditional music, full bar, and food service. Comparable to McCarthy's in Irish pub heritage, live music programming, and SF neighborhood-bar positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mccarthysirishbarsf
• Instagraminstagram.com/mccarthysirishbarsf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mccarthy-s-irish-bar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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