Established in 1972 in the heart of the Financial District, the Royal Exchange is San Francisco’s home to the best crowd, the biggest beer selection, and a whole lot of history. With 72 taps, 32 microbrews, and eight rotating handles, our Irish pub is truly a beer lover’s dream. For more than four decades, we’ve been hosting the city’s best St. Patrick’s Day parties, showing every Giants and Golden State Warriors game, and serving our favorite American dishes. All this to say, there’s a reason your friends are always telling you, “I’ll meet you at the Royal.”
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Royal Exchange received an average rating of 4.70 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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With its name and menu items like Stock Options and Liquid Assets, it's easy to tell that The Royal Exchange caters to the hardworking business types in the surrounding Financial District. The institution will actually cater events and… Read Full Editorial
Great Cioppino by Lila via Menuism on 8/12/2010
When the Cioppino comes out it smells like I have been cooking in the kitchen all day, delicious and served...
Nom-tacular bar food by Casi C via Citysearch on 7/23/2010
I came here for a party to celebrate the awesome-ness that WAS the World Cup. Everyone was decked out in their favorite team colors and we all cheersed with our Bicardi drinks. Some nom-tacular munchies were laid out for us such as hot…
Drink up. by Richard C via Insider Pages on 6/17/2010
Nice downtown watering hole, especially weekends. This is a real suit and tie joint. If your a broad that's into that, this is the place for you. If you work in the area, it's definately worth stopping by for half a dozen martinis.
Great Beer and Food Selection by NWaters via Citysearch on 4/5/2010
This was cool place to come and eat lunch though it would be great for dinner and of course sporting events I saw at least 15 TV's!
They have super salads and my boyfriend really liked his burger. They have unique booths to dine in, and…
Not enough swagger to my sway. by CSMobileUser via Citysearch on 12/7/2009
Great place!!
Good times! by Doubledown via Citysearch on 2/27/2009
A great bar in the financial district. I have a great time every time I am there... lots of bars nearby.
Yummy! by Sydnie T via Insider Pages on 1/30/2009
The smells that come from this restaurant are amazing. It's always busy, and everyone I have seen walk out of it, comes out happy! I finally tried it, and I was right- Delicious!!!
Remember ! ! ! Its ROYAL ..... by staya via Citysearch on 11/9/2008
Royal Exchange is open Mon-Fri, and reserved for private parties on weekends and often closes early on slower nights. This place is great to stop in for a burger and a beer for lunch. if you are going after work for happy hour, prepare to…
Fun place after long day at work by GGupta via Citysearch on 10/24/2008
Now, I am a huge fan of pies and beer. A winning combination at any price range! They have a wide variety of beers. The pies are also spectacular... they really do it right. \r
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Mostly professionals after work come here, so they mostly…
my first time by M H via Insider Pages on 11/27/2007
my managers brought me to the royal exchange when i first got hired back in 2005 and i had a mushroom burger. it was really good. the fries were huge. the service was great. my glass of water was never empty. it's perfect for lunch or…
Best Burger Around by roxxy via Citysearch on 10/17/2007
This place is great to stop in for a burger and a beer for lunch! The meat was perfectly cooked, the bun was not your usual run-of-the-mill sesame, and the fries were perfectly done! I love the huge selection of beers, and the service…
Sardine City by lkcoops via Citysearch on 11/16/2006
The last place I want to be Friday after work is a bar crammed with people, at least a 20 minute wait for a beer and hot, stale air. There is nothing calming and relaxing about this place. If you enjoy re-living frat parties from your…
best pub experience by drjimbo via Citysearch on 9/24/2006
Welcoming feel, just like a true English pub. Beers of any kind you could want. Bartenders friendly and atmosphere warm.
Huge Selection Of Beer by jeromeez via Citysearch on 9/22/2006
They have a huge selection of beer and the foods great. It's the best after wrk hang out i know of downtown.
Classic Happy Hour Spot! by ukgrad04 via Citysearch on 7/7/2006
I've been to the Royal Exchange several times. I always have a great time. It's a great place to meet new people. The apps are pretty good and the bartenders are always friendly. It gets packed on Fridays, so you might want to go early…
Crowded! by shoegal84 via Citysearch on 7/7/2006
This place is crowded at all times. Whether you go in for lunch, or after work for happy hour. However, it is worth it. The chili is delicous, they make a decent burger and beef dip, and the grilled flat iron steak is…
Overpriced boring financial district spot by colu via Citysearch on 6/22/2006
Your typical array of meathead jocks and their hangers on congregate here after work to booze and mingle. BORING! On top of the mindless clientele, the drinks are overpriced and the service is way below average, but they remain entitled…
Delicious food by Carol L via Insider Pages on 9/2/2005
The Royal Exchange is one of a number of Old style pubs that are found in the financial district. The Royal Exchange isnt my favorite (I prefer Harringtons) but I still go there and I still enjoy it. The Royal Exchange also features the…
Good for Post-work by mark via Citysearch on 3/17/2005
Royal Exchange is a top spot to meet friends after work for a beer or cocktail. Friendly staff and group of people where you can talk/hear friends and meet new people as well. Royal Exchange has been a staple in my groups social circle…
eh by hunny4646 via Citysearch on 1/5/2005
it's alright. the food used to be alot better, but its gone really downhill in the past year. plus, it's way overpriced and it seems like the prices are just getting higher and higher.
