House of Shields

House of Shields documentary

Skip Allums — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:22:31 +0000

Here’s a 7 minute documentary by DEVIN on the sordid history of our little bar. Our boss Lexi recounts the last 100 years or so!

review of the month: april

Skip Allums — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:47:57 +0000

Its become my favorite place to meet the girls after work. How did I NOT know this was here for so many years. I love the central location to downtown . . . easy for quick happy hours. The crowd is a great mix of everyone in the city . . . some FIDI folks, mission-y types, very unpretentious and very cool. The drinks are cheap but GOOD and I love the big mirrors and goth-y ish feel. Kinda edgy, nice cross-section of folks. You can find me sunk into one of the cool booths with my friends a few times (or more) a month…

Thanks Elizabeth S! We couldn’t have said it better!

loving our patrons: march

Skip Allums — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:20:59 +0000

Hey, we won’t judge you! Thanks Natalie!

photo of the month: march

Skip Allums — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:02:07 +0000

New Montgomery, on a rainy San Francisco day - by Kevin

brian jonestown/primal scream afterparty!

Skip Allums — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:30:39 +0000

That’s right, it’s confirmed: afterparty for the big Brian Jonestown Massacre/Primal Scream show will be at the House of Shields, Tuesday March 17th (St. Paddy’s Day no less)! We’re beyond excited.

After the show, come hang with the bands and enjoy DJ sets from Rick Maymi (BJM) and Darragh (Electric Stew). Starts around 11ish. No damn cover!

video of the month: march

Skip Allums — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:24:49 +0000

Get a shot glass’ view of our dark & lovely bar, thanks to this HD video from Flickr user ekai!

VIR – band of the month: march

Skip Allums — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:01:52 +0000

Oh I think we’re allowed a little nepotism here. This month’s shining stars are local dream-rockers VIR, featuring our very own sound guy and resident Kiwi, Sam Sloane. VIR specializes in all that is glacial, dark and sweet. Catch them on March 14 with Pfiffin and Mr Vague!

PHOTONS – band of the month: february

Skip Allums — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:16:04 +0000

Photons are back this month! This superfun pop orchestra had their CD release at House Of Shields last fall, and are returning to our little bar on Friday Feb 6 with special guests, A B & The Sea. These two hot little SF bands have quickly gotten on our good side with their excellent songwriting. Don’t miss this show!

Photons – This must be love (mp3)

Loving Our Patrons, One Drink at a Time

schlomo — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:46:57 +0000

Dirty Martini Love from Misskei

No problem, Misskei, we aim to please!

from Twitter user: Misskei

Review of the month: December

Skip Allums — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:03:26 +0000

Asides from the very cool all-wood bar/atmosphere that the previous reviewers have mentioned, I don’t think I’ve seen a lineup of taps at any bar that got me as excited as this place. Off the top of my head I remember that they have: Boddington, Guinness, Fat Tire, Boont Amber, Strongbow, Lagunita IPA, Pabst Blue Ribbon (awesome off the tap, and $2 pints!), Camay, and many more tasty brews.

Thanks – Leo!